Issue No.13 February 2015

IN THIS ISSUE

StadeNews

ClubCall Falkirk

Lost Grounds 
Bradford Park Avenue

Beehive Pub Carlisle

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STADE NEWS
NEW BRUSSELS STADIUM DECISION IMMINENT 

A decision is expected soon on the preferred bidder to construct the new Belgium national stadium in Brussels.
Close to the site of the 50,000 capacity King Baudouin (Heysel) stadium which opened in 1930, the new 60,000 venue will be home to the National team and club side Anderlecht.



HAMMERS OLYMPIC SEATS ON SALE

West Ham have started the process of selling tickets at the Olympic Stadium, by offering current season ticket holders the chance to claim seats at their new home, but they must first purchase season tickets for the final campaign at the Boleyn Ground.
The club also report strong corporate sales at the stadium, where the Iron are due to move in the summer of 2016.



COVENTRY TO LEAVE THE RICOH ?

The future of Coventry playing at the Ricoh is once again in doubt, following the sale of the stadium to rugby union club Wasps.
The Sky Blues are committed to a ground-share for the next four seasons, but the club will now pursue plans for a new stadium in the city, in order to maximise match-day income as they aim for an eventual return to the Premier League.



ANFIELD EXPANSION UNDERWAY

The first phase of the Anfield redevelopment is underway, with work to increase the capacity of the main stand by around 8,500 seats in progress.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have received approval to build an electricty substation near the ground, which will generate enough energy to run the redevelopment project.


SPIDERS RETURN TO HAMPDEN

Queens Park have returned to playing at Hampden Park, following their relocation to the Excelsior Stadium in Airdrie due to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
In other Hampden news, the Scottish FA are apparently looking at moving away from the National Stadium, where the lease to host matches expires in 2020.


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CLUBCALL Falkirk

Falkirk Stadium,Westfield,
Falkirk FK2 9DX.
Founded - 1876
League - Scottish Championship
Capacity - 8,750
Record Attendance - 7,245
Nearest Railway Station - Falkirk Grahamston
Club Website - www.falkirkfc.co.uk
                                                                         

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LOST GROUNDS Bradford Park Avenue

One of the most famous of the 'lost' football grounds, Park Avenue in Bradford was one of the few venues to host both League football and First class cricket.
Opened in 1872, the ground was the home of Bradford Park Avenue from 1880 until 1973, when the club had to sell the site for financial reasons.
The stadium's record attendance was 32,800 for a match v Blackpool in 1944.
After years of struggle, the club were voted out of the Football League in 1970, and finally went into liquidation in 1974.
Park Avenue hosted its final First class cricket match in 1996, when Yorkshire played host to Leicestershire in the County Championship.
The cricket pitch is still used to this day by the Bradford College Cricket Academy.
Today, most of the perimeter wall of the ground still remains, with the site of the football pitch mainly covered by an indoor sports facility.

Bradford Park Avenue are now playing at the Horsfall Stadium, a 3,500 capacity venue also used for athletics, just a mile away from Park Avenue.
The club are currently members of the Conference North League.



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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS
The Beehive Carlisle

Large open-plan pub on Warwick Road, opposite the entrance to Brunton Park.
Part of the John Barras pub chain the Beehive is a lively pre-match haunt, although not particularly recommended for away fans.
Usually 2 or 3 cask ales on offer, and a full food menu served.
All live TV sport shown.
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