Issue No.12 December 2014

IN THIS ISSUE

York Minster

Stade News

ClubCall Kendal Town

Destination York

208 Pub Perth

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STADE NEWS
Blow to Hoops new stadium plans

QPR have been warned by CarGiant, the owners of the land at Old Oak where Rangers hope to move, that they wish to develop the land themselves and will not sell to the Hoops.
The West London club had previously announced plans for a new 40,000 seater stadium, which would be the focal point of the regeneration of the 300 acre site, also to include retail, education and health facilities.

Name change for New York

Rotherham United have announced a six-figure,five season stadium sponsorship deal, which sees their ground now known as The AESSEAL New York Stadium.
The club are also hoping to develop a hotel and offices, but the land is currently occupied by the derelict former Guest and Chrimes factory which is a listed building with English Heritage.

Expansion at Firhill

Partick Thistle have announced plans for the redevelopment of the South End at Firhill.
The plans include a new 450 seater stand, together with 79 residential flats, office, and retail space.
The new stand will see the capacity of The Jags home rise to around 10,500.


Etihad works progress

Work is progressing on the 1st phase of the Etihad stadium expansion.
A 3rd tier is being added to the South Stand, due for completion next summer, which will see the capacity increased to 54,000.
The North Stand will then see a matching redevelopment, with work due to commence in September 2015 after the venue hosts matches in the Rugby World Cup.


No Sports Direct Ibrox

Mike Ashley's Sports Direct have given up the naming rights to Rangers Ibrox stadium, following a further loan to the cash-strapped Glasgow club.
Loans of over £3m have now been given to Rangers, whose financial crisis has been exacerbated by falling attendances.
The club currently lie 2nd in the Scottish Championship behind leaders Hearts.
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CLUBCALL Kendal Town

Parkside Road, Kendal, Cumbria
Founded - 1919
League - Northern Premier League
             Division One North
Capacity - 2,490
Record Attendance - 5,184
Nearest Railway Station - Oxenholme
Club Website - www.kendaltownfc.co.uk

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DESTINATION York

Mansion House

The ancient walled city of York, Jorvik to the Vikings, is one of England's most popular tourist destinations.
An abundance of history, marvellous architecture, and Yorkshire charm combine to make the city and its surrounding area a magnet for visitors from all over the globe.
The number one attraction is the magnificent Gothic Minster, which dominates the skyline of the city.
Other popular attractions include the Castle Museum, the Jorvik Viking Centre, and the National Railway Museum which holds the world's biggest collection of locomotives and rolling stock.
The Shambles is a must-see, a narrow medieval street with timbered overhanging buildings and quaint shops.
The city is also a delight for food lovers, with the famous Betty's tea-rooms and a host of restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets, also the Chocolate Story tells the history of confectionery in the city.
The York Pass(2 or 3 day) is recommended for visitors - once purchased the pass gives entry to over 30 attractions, a map, and discount vouchers.
A great way to see the sights is to walk around the medieval walls which encircle the centre of the city.
Further afield, a host of attractions including the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Castle Howard, and the Yorkshire Air Museum are all easily accessible from the city.

The Shambles

York Info
Travel - by road via A1/A64,rail via East Coast Main Line.
Accommodation - all major hotel chains, lots of good quality B & B's.
Pubs - superb choice from historical taverns to chic bars.
Maltings and Snickleway particulary recommended.
Tourism website - visityork.org

York City FC
Bootham Crescent,York YO30 7AQ
Founded - 1922
League-Football League Two
Capacity - 7,872
Record Attendance - 28,123
Nearest Railway Station-York
Club Website - www.ycfc.co.uk

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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS
208 Perth

Large Tennents lounge-style pub on Crieff Road in Perth, a few hundred yards from St Johnstone's McDiarmid Park.
The only pub anywhere near the ground, and it is certainly more popular with away rather than home supporters on match-days.
Food is served Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but no real ale on offer.
All live TV football shown.

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STADE IMAGES

Archway at Anderlecht

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Issue No.11 November 2014

IN THIS ISSUE

Stade News

ClubCall Scunthorpe

Scottish Football
Museum

Antigallican Charlton

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STADE NEWS
FEYENOORD EXPANSION PROBLEMS

With plans to increase the capacity of De Kuip to 70,000, Feyenoord have been told by the local authorities in Rotterdam that they will need to cover the extra costs to deliver the project.
The current scheme would entail road diversion works around the stadium, the costs of which have been estimated at over 30m euros.



CHELSEA IN TWICKENHAM ENQUIRY

The Rugby Football Union have confirmed Chelsea have enquired about a temporary move to Twickenham, whilst Stamford Bridge is redeveloped.
The Blues are looking to expand Stamford Bridge into a 60,000 capacity stadium, but will need a temporary home during the redevelopment works.
Twickenham has never staged a football fixture.


NO MOVE FOR GATESHEAD ?

The International Stadium in Gateshead could be the long term home for the Club, following comments in a new book by Chairman Graham Wood.
The Club have previously announced plans for a new 7,000 capacity stadium in the town, but it appears increasingly likely that the Heed will remain at the iconic athletics venue.

ENGLAND ON THE ROAD ?

The FA are looking into taking England matches away from Wembley, in a repeat of the exercise whilst the National Stadium was being re-built.
With an American Football franchise in London looking increasingly likely, the revenue generated would enable England games to be staged in the provinces, where support for the National side has traditionally been very strong.

CROWDS BOOST FOR SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIP

The Scottish Championship has seen a marked increase in attendances this season, with the arrival in the League of Rangers, Hearts and Hibernian.
With three of Scotland's best supported teams in the division, all clubs are seeing a boost through the turnstiles.
Rangers lead the way with a current average attendance of over 34,000.

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CLUBCALL
Scunthorpe United

Glanford Park,Doncaster Road,Scunthorpe 
DN15 8TD.
Founded - 1899
League - Football League One
Capacity - 9,088
Record Attendance - 9,077
Nearest Railway Station - Scunthorpe
Club Website - www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk

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FOOTBALL MUSEUMS
Scottish Museum Hampden Park

Located in the main stand at the impressively re-built Hampden Park in Glasgow, the Scottish Football Museum is a superb visitor experience.
With over 2,500 exhibits in 14 galleries, the museum is a fascinating journey through the history of the game North of the Border.
Highlights include an original ticket from the 1872 Scotland v England match, the Scottish FA Cup, and sections of the original Hampden dressing room from 1903, and the South Stand press box.
A host of further objects and images bring the history of the Scottish game to life, and the Hall of Fame honours the players, coaches, and officials who have contributed to the sport in Scotland.
The pleasant cafe and well stocked souvenir shop are also recommended at the end of your visit.
Combining a visit to the museum with the excellent and informative stadium tour(see Blog No.4 April 2014), is the perfect day-out for all football fans. 
Museum Info

Hampden Park Glasgow,G42 9BA.

Tel: 0141 616 6139
www.scottishfootballmuseum.com

Opening Times:
Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm.
Sunday 11am to 5pm.

Travel: 
Nearest railway station, Mount Florida(5 minutes walk).
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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS
Antigallican Charlton

Large pub and hotel directly opposite Charlton railway station, only 5 minutes walk from The Valley.
The name derives from the anti-gallic feeling,felt by workers building ships at the nearby Woolwich Dockyards to fight the French !
Being so close to the Thames the pub has a nautical feel, with bare floorboards and marine memorabilia.
All the usual keg beers and lagers available, no real ale or food, all live TV football shown.

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STADE IMAGES

Sir Tom Finney statue at Deepdale, Preston

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Issue No.10 October 2014

IN THIS ISSUE

Stade News

ClubCall Derby

EuroStade Lille

The Colliery Sunderland
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STADE NEWS
EVERTON ON THE MOVE ?

Everton have identified a new site in their bid
to relocate from Goodison Park.
Walton Hall Park is less than a minute's drive from Goodison, and the club are currently working with the Council on plans for the site.
The new 50,000 capacity stadium will form part of a wider regeneration of the North Liverpool area.


GO-AHEAD FOR ANFIELD EXPANSION

Liverpool have received planning approval for the £100m expansion of Anfield, despite opposition from some local residents.
The plans, involving redeveloped Main and Anfield Road stands, will see the iconic stadium expanded to a capacity of 59,000.
The Hillsborough Memorial will be moved to a new landscaped garden.


DELAY FOR SPURS NEW GROUND

It appears that Tottenham will be unable to move into their new 56,000 capacity stadium for the 2017/18 season as planned.
An ongoing legal wrangle with landowners around White Hart Lane means the club will need to relocate for a least one season, with Wembley and MK Dons being considered as alternative home venues.



DONS PLANNING APPLICATION APPROVAL

AFC Wimbledon have received planning approval for their proposed move to the Wimbledon Stadium, but a further application to build a new greyhound stadium on the site threatens to scupper the club's plans.
The Dons, who vacated Plough Lane in 1991 and have been groundsharing at Kingstonian since 2003, are hoping to build a 20,000 capacity stadium on the site just half a mile from their former home.


GOOD CHEER FOR POOLS

Hartlepool United have announced a new sponsorship deal with local brewers Camerons.
The deal will see the main stand renamed the Cyril Knowles Camerons Brewery Stand, and the famous Trophy Bitter will be available in outlets around Victoria Park.
Camerons have previously been shirt and stand sponsors for Pools.

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CLUBCALL Derby County

Address - Pride Park, Derby DE24 8XL
Founded - 1884
League - Football League Championship
Capacity - 33,597
Record Attendance - 33,378
Nearest Railway Station - Derby Midland
Club Website - www.dcfc.co.uk

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EUROSTADE REPORT 
Pierre Mauroy Lille

With the Euro qualifiers now underway, thoughts are turning to the cities and stadiums hosting matches in France 2016.
Lille is the most Northerly city in France and, courtesy of the excellent Eurostar service certainly the most accessible.
The new futuristic Stade Pierre Mauroy is very impressive, but there is an interesting history of football stadiums in the city.
The early years saw Lille play matches at the Stade Jules-Lemairr and Henri-Jooris, before the club moved in 1975 to the Stade Grimonprez-Jooris, just North of the City centre which remained home until 2004.
A further move saw the club playing at the Stadium Lille-Metropole, just 2km from their current home, from 2004-2012.
Stade Pierre Mauroy with an all-seater capacity of 50,198, opened in 2012.

Stade Grimonprez-Jooris

Stadium Lille-Metropole

Lille, with a population of over 225,000, is a bustling and vibrant City, and is now one of Europe's most popular short-break destinations.
With its Flemish influenced architecture, the Grand Place is a must-see.
The Palais des Beaux-Arts holds one of the finest permanent collections in France, with prestigious displays of paintings, sculptures and ceramics.
Lille, as you might expect is also a gastronomic delight, with a host of restaurants and cafes to suit every taste and budget. 

Stade Info
Boulevard de Tournai,
59650 Villeneuve-d'Ascq.
Nearest Metro - take Ligne 1 to 4 Cantons/GrandStade - 
1 day ticket is 4 euros 20.
Bus - take Ligne 18 alight at Versailles.
Websites - 
www.losc.fr
www.grandstade-lillemetropole.com
    

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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS
The Colliery Sunderland

Homely one room pub opposite the Stadium of Light.
On the site of the former Monkwearmouth Colliery, lots of interesting photographs and framed memorabilia of the former pit and of course SAFC.
Away fans are welcome, outside bar also operates on match days.
No real ale or food, all live TV football shown.

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STADE IMAGES             

There's only two grounds in Dundee !

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Issue No.9 September 2014

IN THIS ISSUE 

Stade News

ClubCall Hearts

Wembley Tour

The Park Sheffield
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STADE NEWS
COVENTRY RETURN TO THE RICOH

After a season's exile in Northampton, where home games were watched by an average crowd of 2,348,
Coventry City have returned to the Ricoh Arena with a 1-0 win over Gilingham, which attracted 27,306 fans.
The club have signed an initial 2 year deal with the stadium operators ACL, with the option of extending the agreement up to 2018.

FC UNITED NEW STADIUM DELAY

FC United of Manchester are hoping to finally move into their new Broadhurst Park stadium by the end of October.
The 5,000 capacity stadium, located in Moston, is near to the Newton Heath origins of Manchester United.
The Northern Premier League club are currently ground-sharing at Stalybridge Celtic, following a previous tenancy at Bury's Gigg Lane.

SCUNTHORPE RELOCATION PLANS UNVEILED

Despite only being located at Glanford Park since 1988, Scunthorpe United have announced plans to relocate to a new stadium as part of the Lincolnshire Lakes Project.
The new 12,000 capacity stadium, just off the M181 close to the current ground, has been provisionally named The Iron Arena.



NEW NORTH STAND FOR THE LATICS

Oldham's North Stand continues to take shape, 
at the newly renamed Sports Direct Park.
The 2,500 capacity structure will include a new club superstore, health and fitness suite, and supporters club bar.
As yet there is no opening date confirmed for the stand, which reportedly is currently £2M over budget.


BLUES IN BRIDGE EXPANSION STUDY

After failing with attempts to relocate to Earls Court and Battersea Power Station, Chelsea have announced plans which could see the capacity of Stamford Bridge expanded to 60,000.
The plans, which could include decking over the railway lines to the north and east of the stadium, would also reduce vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the area on matchdays.

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CLUBCALL Heart of Midlothian

Tynecastle Stadium, Gorgie Road, 
Edinburgh EH11 2NL.
Founded - 1874
League - Scottish Championship
Capacity - 17,420
Record Attendance - 53,396
Nearest Railway Station - Haymarket
Club Website - www.heartsfc.co.uk

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STADIUM TOURS Wembley

Re-building a National stadium such as Wembley was never going to be easy.
After taking a tour at this most iconic of venues, you can appreciate that the Football Authorities seem to have got it just about right.
Opened in 2007 with a capacity of 90,000, the new Wembley was beset with delays during construction and with a huge increase in costs.
Only after this behind-the-scenes tour can you fully appreciate the size of the venue!
The 75 minute tour, fully accompanied by interesting and informative guides, includes the changing rooms, press room, Club Wembley seats, the Players tunnel, a pitchside visit, and you can climb the famous steps up to the Royal Box and get your hands on a trophy.
There are numerous photo opportunities, and access to some unique memorabilia including the 1966 World Cup Jules Rimet trophy, and the original 1948 Olympic Games flag.
The tour ends with a visit to the Wembley cafe, and the chance to purchase a unique souvenir in the Wembley shop.
Wembley Info
Times - 10.00 to 16.00 daily,extra tours Monday to Friday.
Prices - Adult £16.00, Child/Seniors £9.00, Family Ticket £41.00.
Contact - www.wembleystadium.com/Wembley-Tours or tel.0800 169 9933.
Travel - by tube to Wembley Park, 5 minutes walk to stadium.

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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS

The Park Sheffield

Imposing detached pub perched on the hill above Hillsborough.
Not a great amount of football memorabilia on display, but some interesting old photos of the local area.
Part of the Sizzling chain, extensive varied food menu served all day and usually 1 or 2 cask beers available.
All live TV football shown.

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STADE IMAGES

Jack Walker memorial at Ewood Park

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Next issue published Sunday 5th October 2014

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