Stade News
ClubCall Hearts
Wembley Tour
The Park Sheffield
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STADE NEWS
COVENTRY RETURN TO THE RICOH
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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