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STADE NEWS
HAMMERS SELL THE BOLEYN GROUND
West Ham have confirmed the sale of the Boleyn Ground to a London Developer, once the move to the Olympic Stadium has been completed in 2016.
The regeneration plans for the Green Street site, incorporating a landscaped garden in honour of former West Ham and England captain Bobby Moore, include housing and leisure facilities.
EXPANSION PLANS FOR SIXFIELDS
Work has commenced on the redevelopment of Sixfields stadium, home of Northampton Town.
The East stand will be expanded and additional seating installed in other areas, with new dressing-rooms also being built in the West stand.
Around the stadium, a new hotel and housing will be created in a joint deal between the Club and Northampton Council.
LIONEL ROAD APPROVAL FOR BRENTFORD
Brentford are set to leave Griffin Park, their home since 1904, after planning permission was finally granted by the Secretary of State for Planning for the new Lionel Road scheme.
A new 20,00 seater all-seater stadium will be built, together with new housing and retail outlets in a £71 million project.
Work is expected to commence in the summer.
SKY BLUES COMMITTED TO NEW STADIUM
The owners of Coventry City have confirmed their commitment to building a new stadium, but at the same time not ruling out a return to the Ricoh Arena.
The Sky Blues, currently playing home games 35 miles away in Northampton, a move which has seen a dramatic reduction in attendances, have identified two possible sites for the new stadium within the City boundaries.
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CLUBCALL Dunfermline Athletic
East End Park,Dunfermline KY12 7RB
Founded - 1885
League - Scottish League One
Capacity - 11,480
Record Attendance - 27,816
Nearest Railway Station -
Dunfermline Queen Margaret
Club Website - www.dafc.co.uk
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EURO STADE REPORT
Jan Breydel Brugge
The Jan Breydel stadium in the beautiful Belgian city of Brugge ,shared home of Club and Cercle, is one of the most favoured destinations for Euro groundhoppers.
Olympiastadion, as it was originally known, opened in 1975 and was hugely re-developed for Euro 2000 when it staged three matches.
Located in the leafy Sint-Andries district 3km from the city centre and railway station, the current all-seater capacity is around 29,472.
Club Brugge have been reported to be looking at sites in the city for a new stadium, but precise proposals for the relocation have yet to be unveiled.
With its medieval streets, fine architecture and picturesque canals, Brugge is a magnet for visitors from all over Europe and beyond.
The centre, being quite compact and with a flat terrain is ideal for walking, those who prefer heights can climb the 366 steps of the city's most famous landmark The Belfry.
As you would expect in Belgium the city is a beer lovers paradise, with a host of quaint bars serving a seemingly infinite number of brews.
The quality of food served in the numerous restaurants is exceptional, and don't forget to visit the chocolate shops!
Jan Breydel Info
Olympialaan, Sint-Andries
Brugge 8200
Nearest Railway Station - Brugge (3km)
Bus - Line 5 or 15 from railway station
ClubWebsites -
www.cerclebrugge.be
www.clubbrugge.be
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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS
Mill House Hartlepool
Lively 2-room pub on Raby Road outside Victoria Park.
Now back in the hands of local brewers Camerons after a period of closure,plenty of memorabilia to view in the bar and lounge.
Recently introduced a single handpump with a rotating real ale from the Camerons stable.
No food served, all TV football shown.
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