Issue No.14 March 2015

IN THIS ISSUE

Durham Cathedral

Stade News

ClubCall
Accrington Stanley

Destination Durham

Springbok Pub London
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STADE NEWS
SPURS CLEAR FINAL STADIUM HURDLE

Tottenham Hotspur have cleared the way for their planned £400m redevelopment of White Hart Lane, after the family company fighting a compulsory purchase order for their Paxton Road site lost its High Court challenge.
Spurs can now progress to buy all the land necessary to proceed with the construction of a new 56,000 capacity stadium, just north of their current home.

UNCERTAINTY OVER DE KUIP REDEVELOPMENT

With concerns over the preferred contractor for the stadium construction, and the club seemingly unable to decide on the final capacity, Feyenoord's redevelopment of De Kuip remains clouded in uncertainty.
A new developer may now be appointed, with the capacity of the redeveloped stadium reduced from 70,00 to around 60,000.

YORK SUBMIT MONKS CROSS PLANS

Work is due to start shortly on the new 8,000 capacity stadium for York City at Monks Cross.
The contractors, ISG, have been appointed on behalf of the developers Greenwich Leisure Limited.
The scheme includes enhanced leisure facilities at the complex, and an extension of the City Park and Ride facility.
Work is due to be completed by Autumn 2016.


CHELSEA APPROACH BRIDGE DEVELOPERS

Chelsea are in talks with Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron, architects for the Allianz Arena in Munich, over their plans for the Stamford Bridge redevelopment.
The Blues are hoping to increase capacity at the Bridge to 60,000, within the existing site boundaries.
The work will almost certainly see Chelsea seeking a temporary home, with Twickenham and Wembley the most likely venues.

FURTHER DELAY FOR BROADHURST PARK

Problems with steel work and on-site storage has resulted in a further delay to FC United of Manchester moving into their new home.
Originally planned to open in September 2014, the club hope to finally take ownership of the Moston site in May 2015.
One of the first games at the ground will be a friendly v Benfica 'B', a match which will celebrate the opening of the stadium and the club's 10th anniversary.

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CLUBCALL Accrington Stanley

Store First Stadium
Livingstone Road,Accrington BB5 5BX.
Founded - 1968
League - Football League Two
Capacity - 5,057
Record Attendance - 4,368
Nearest Railway Station - Accrington
Club Website - www.accringtonstanley.co.uk

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DESTINATION Durham

With its Cathedral and Castle being a World Heritage site, ancient cobbled streets and stunning riverside walks, the historical city of Durham is one of England's favourite destinations.
Founded in 1093 and dominating the skyline of the city, Durham Cathedral is one of the finest examples of Norman architecture.
Palace Green, with the cathedral on one side and the castle on the other, is the perfect place to sit and watch the world go by.
Other attractions include boat trips along the River Wear, the Durham Light Infantry Museum and the Oriental Museum.
Being the home of a major University, the city always has a lively feel which is mirrored in its nightlife, although there are plenty of quieter pubs and restaurants to enjoy.
The city also boasts the impressive Gala Theatre and cinema complex.
Durham is the ideal base for visiting the rugged and often overlooked areas of Weardale and Teesdale, where you can enjoy fine walks and picturesque villages in a stunning, but often very quiet environment.
Beamish Open Air Museum close by is well worth a visit, and for cricket fans nearby Chester Le-Street is the home of Durham County Cricket Club.
Locomotion, part of the National Railway Museum is situated to the south in Shildon.

Market Place

Durham Info
Travel - by road via A1/A690
by rail via East Coast Main Line.
Accommodation - from luxury hotels to comfortable B&B's, also student residences outside of term time.
Pubs - plenty of choice and variety, the Half Moon and Market Tavern are particular favourites.
Tourism Website -
www.thisisdurham.com

Durham City AFC
New Ferens Park,Belmont,Durham
DH1 1GG.
Founded - 1919
League - Northern League One
Capacity - 3,000
Record Attendance - 7,000 (at Ferens Park)
Nearest Railway Station - Durham
Club Website - www.durhamcityafc.com

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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS
The Springbok London

Large one-room pub on South Africa Road, close to the main entrance at QPR's Loftus Road stadium.
No mistaking the allegiance here, the entire pub is painted in blue and white, and Rangers crests abound as decoration.
Not many seats to maximise capacity on matchdays, where entrance is for members only.
No cask ales or food served, all live TV football shown.


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Sunset over the Jose Alvalade Lisbon
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