Issue No.4 March 2014

IN THIS ISSUE

Stade News

ClubCall Notts County

Hampden Park Tour

Trafford Pub Manchester

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STADE NEWS

SPURS NEW STADIUM COMPLEX TAKES SHAPE

The first phase of Tottenham Hotspur's new stadium complex has been completed, with the opening of a new Sainsbury's supermarket at the site.
The store, at the north end of the stadium scheme, is the retail Group's largest in London and has created over 200 jobs for the local area.

The land between the store and the current White Hart Lane will be the site for the new 56,000 capacity stadium, together with over 300 new homes, despite some opposition from local businesses and residents.
Haringey Council are also planning a Wembley-style pedestrian walkway to the new stadium.




MURRAYFIELD TO HOST THE BHOYS

With Celtic Park being used for the Commonwealth Games in July, and with qualification for next seaon's Champions League almost a formality, Celtic are expected to announce that the Murrayfield rugby union stadium in Edinburgh will host their matches.
Any request by the Club to play outside of Scotland would be rejected by UEFA.
The stadium has previously hosted Hearts 
                                             European home ties in 2004 and 2006.

SCARBOROUGH SET FOR RETURN TO TOWN

The return home for Scarborough Athletic has moved a step closer, with the local council agreeing to the building of a new community sports complex in the town.
The plans, part-financed by the sale of the former McCain Stadium, include the new ground, swimming pool, and floodlit multi-purpose sports area, and will see the club return from exile in Bridlington.

SAFE STANDING CAMPAIGN ESCALATES

The campaign to re-introduce terracing to the upper echelons of English football is gathering pace.
The Football League have agreed to lobby the government to allow safe-standing at grounds following consultation with member clubs.
Meanwhile, Bristol City have installed a small rail-seating section at Ashton Gate, initially for use only by new tenants Bristol Rugby Club.
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CLUBCALL Notts County

Meadow Lane, Nottingham NG2 3HJ
Founded - 1862
League - Football League One
Capacity - 20,229
Record Attendance - 47,310
Nearest Railway Station - Nottingham Midland
Club Website - www.nottscountyfc.co.uk

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STADIUM TOURS Hampden Park Glasgow

The recent transformation of Hampden Park has been quite remarkable, and the ideal way to view Scotland's National stadium is by taking the excellent tour.
Starting in the stadium's underground roadway, the tour moves into the changing rooms(all 6 of them!)via the indoor warm-up area.
The size and quality of the changing rooms and general player facilities are quite amazing, and its no surprise to learn from the tour guide that Hampden fulfils UEFA's top 5-star criteria.
The tour continues into the players tunnel then out into the arena, finishing with the Royal Box and trophy presentation area.
Inside the arena is equally as impressive, with banks of blue and red seating complimented by two huge crosses of St Andrew at each end of the ground.
Hampden is now a gleaming, modern arena with facilities to match any stadium in Europe.
As part of the Hampden Experince you can also visit the superb Scottish Football Museum situated inside the stadium.
We will be featuring the museum in a future issue of the blog.

Hampden Info
Times - tours depart from the Stadium reception at 11.00, 12.30, 14.00, 15.00.
Prices - Adults £7.00, Under 16 & concessions £3.50, Children under 5 FREE.
Contact - www.scottishfootballmuseum.org or telephone 0141 616 6139.
Travel - nearest railway station, Mount Florida(5 minutes walk).

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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS 
The Trafford Manchester

Large open plan pub with mock-Tudor facade, situated at the top of Sir Matt Busby Way en-route to Old Trafford.
No surprise that the decor is bright red, walls are adorned with(predominantly)
Premier League era memorabilia.
Entry charge of £1 on matchdays where a quick-serve bottle bar operates, you need to show a match/season ticket.
No real ale available.


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Multi-colours at the Amsterdam Arena
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