Issue No.12 December 2014

IN THIS ISSUE

York Minster

Stade News

ClubCall Kendal Town

Destination York

208 Pub Perth

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STADE NEWS
Blow to Hoops new stadium plans

QPR have been warned by CarGiant, the owners of the land at Old Oak where Rangers hope to move, that they wish to develop the land themselves and will not sell to the Hoops.
The West London club had previously announced plans for a new 40,000 seater stadium, which would be the focal point of the regeneration of the 300 acre site, also to include retail, education and health facilities.

Name change for New York

Rotherham United have announced a six-figure,five season stadium sponsorship deal, which sees their ground now known as The AESSEAL New York Stadium.
The club are also hoping to develop a hotel and offices, but the land is currently occupied by the derelict former Guest and Chrimes factory which is a listed building with English Heritage.

Expansion at Firhill

Partick Thistle have announced plans for the redevelopment of the South End at Firhill.
The plans include a new 450 seater stand, together with 79 residential flats, office, and retail space.
The new stand will see the capacity of The Jags home rise to around 10,500.


Etihad works progress

Work is progressing on the 1st phase of the Etihad stadium expansion.
A 3rd tier is being added to the South Stand, due for completion next summer, which will see the capacity increased to 54,000.
The North Stand will then see a matching redevelopment, with work due to commence in September 2015 after the venue hosts matches in the Rugby World Cup.


No Sports Direct Ibrox

Mike Ashley's Sports Direct have given up the naming rights to Rangers Ibrox stadium, following a further loan to the cash-strapped Glasgow club.
Loans of over £3m have now been given to Rangers, whose financial crisis has been exacerbated by falling attendances.
The club currently lie 2nd in the Scottish Championship behind leaders Hearts.
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CLUBCALL Kendal Town

Parkside Road, Kendal, Cumbria
Founded - 1919
League - Northern Premier League
             Division One North
Capacity - 2,490
Record Attendance - 5,184
Nearest Railway Station - Oxenholme
Club Website - www.kendaltownfc.co.uk

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DESTINATION York

Mansion House

The ancient walled city of York, Jorvik to the Vikings, is one of England's most popular tourist destinations.
An abundance of history, marvellous architecture, and Yorkshire charm combine to make the city and its surrounding area a magnet for visitors from all over the globe.
The number one attraction is the magnificent Gothic Minster, which dominates the skyline of the city.
Other popular attractions include the Castle Museum, the Jorvik Viking Centre, and the National Railway Museum which holds the world's biggest collection of locomotives and rolling stock.
The Shambles is a must-see, a narrow medieval street with timbered overhanging buildings and quaint shops.
The city is also a delight for food lovers, with the famous Betty's tea-rooms and a host of restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets, also the Chocolate Story tells the history of confectionery in the city.
The York Pass(2 or 3 day) is recommended for visitors - once purchased the pass gives entry to over 30 attractions, a map, and discount vouchers.
A great way to see the sights is to walk around the medieval walls which encircle the centre of the city.
Further afield, a host of attractions including the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Castle Howard, and the Yorkshire Air Museum are all easily accessible from the city.

The Shambles

York Info
Travel - by road via A1/A64,rail via East Coast Main Line.
Accommodation - all major hotel chains, lots of good quality B & B's.
Pubs - superb choice from historical taverns to chic bars.
Maltings and Snickleway particulary recommended.
Tourism website - visityork.org

York City FC
Bootham Crescent,York YO30 7AQ
Founded - 1922
League-Football League Two
Capacity - 7,872
Record Attendance - 28,123
Nearest Railway Station-York
Club Website - www.ycfc.co.uk

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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS
208 Perth

Large Tennents lounge-style pub on Crieff Road in Perth, a few hundred yards from St Johnstone's McDiarmid Park.
The only pub anywhere near the ground, and it is certainly more popular with away rather than home supporters on match-days.
Food is served Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but no real ale on offer.
All live TV football shown.

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Archway at Anderlecht

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