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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