Issue No.8 August 2014

IN THIS ISSUE

Stade News

ClubCall Gateshead

Destination Lincoln

The Boleyn Pub

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STADE NEWS
New Vicarage Road stand takes shape

Work on the new East stand at Vicarage Road continues, with the Club hoping to have a partial opening of the 3,100 capacity structure in time for the new season.
In other Watford news, the former Sir Stanley Rous stand is to be re-named the Graham Taylor stand, in honour of the former Hornets and England manager.


Name change for Bolton stadium

After 17 years being known as the Reebok, Bolton Wanderers stadium has been re-branded.
The new name, Macron Stadium, has been adopted following the clubs new four-year sponsorship deal with the sportswear manufacturer, which also includes supplying the clubs playing and training kits.



3G pitch at Rugby Park

Kilmarnock have installed a new state of the art 3G pitch in time for start of the Scottish Premiership season.
The move will enable the first-team squad to be based at the stadium, having previously trained in Glasgow.
The Club also hope the installation of the pitch will increase the commercial use of Rugby Park.

Orient end Olympic Stadium bid

Leyton Orient have ended their objection to West Ham United's sole use of the former Olympic Stadium.
After a failed judicial review in 2013, the Club now states it has reached a "confidential agreement" in its dispute.
The Hammers are due to move into the stadium in 2016.

Kuwait City Ground ?

Nottingham Forest have yet to confirm the re-naming of their stadium as the Kuwait City Ground.
Rumours persist that the club has signed a major sponsorship deal with the Kuwati Government, a deal which would include the naming rights to the historic East Midlands venue


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CLUBCALL Gateshead

International Stadium,Neilson Road, 
Gateshead NE10 0EF
Founded - 1930
League - Conference Premier
Capacity - 11,800
Record Attendance - 8,202
Nearest Railway Station - Gateshead Stadium(Metro)
Club Website - www.gateshead-fc.com

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DESTINATION Lincoln

With its magnificent Norman Cathedral dominating the skyline, and a host of other attractions within the City itself and the surrounding area, Lincoln is the ideal short-break destination.
The historical 'uphill' area of the City is where you will find the Cathedral, Castle and Market Square, with cobbled streets and quaint shops, restaurants and pubs.
The Castle grounds are the venue for Lincoln's famous Christmas Market, when the City is transformed into a magical Winter Wonderland.

Moving down the aptly named Steep Hill takes you to the more modern 'downhill' area, where most of the shopping and transport links are situated.
The Collection, Lincolnshire County museum and gallery situated between the two main areas, holds a huge number of important exhibits and artefacts.

Lincoln is an ideal base for visiting the coastal resorts of Skegness and Mablethorpe, and for those with an interest in the military, the informative guided tour of nearby RAF Scampton, home to the Red Arrows, is highly recommended.
To the south of the City, North Hykeham is home to the Lincolnshire Road Transport museum, which holds a fascinating collection of vintage cars and commercial vehicles.

Lincoln Info
Travel -by road via A1 then A46, by rail via East Coast Main Line change at Newark.
Accommodation - all the major hotel chains,lots of good B&B's.
Pubs - Treaty of Commerce and The Ritz both on High Street recommended.
Tourism Website - www.visitlincoln.com

Lincoln City FC
Address - Sincil Bank,Lincoln LN5 8LD
Founded - 1884
League - Conference Premier
Capacity - 10,120
Record Attendance - 23,196
Nearest Railway Station - Lincoln Central
Club Website - www.redimps.co.uk

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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS 
The Boleyn Tavern West Ham

Large open-plan pub on the corner of Green Street and Barking Road.
Raucous pre-match atmosphere not recommended for away supporters or faint-hearted Hammers fans !
Not a great amount of memorabilia on display apart from a few flags and photos around the island bar area.
Probably the main point of interest for visitors is the statue of the three West Ham players - Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst, and Martin Peters,from England's 1966 World Cup winning team, situated directly opposite the premises.
All the usual keg beers and lagers on offer, no food available, all live TV football shown.

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Famous 5 go to Easter Road

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