Issue No.17 June 2015

Fleetwood Lower Lighthouse

Stade News

ClubCall 
Annan Athletic

Destination Fleetwood

The Navigation Pub
Middlesbrough
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STADE NEWS
CERCLE PLANS FOR JAN BREYDEL

The Brugge stadium groundshare appears to be coming to an end, as Cercle announce plans to stay at the Jan Breydel, whilst Club seem intent on moving to a new 44,000 capacity stadium.
Cercle would reduce the capacity from the current 29,000 to around 12,000, demolishing the corner seating and replacing the space with apartments.



DUNDEE AIMING FOR DENS PARK BUY BACK

Dundee have begun negotiations to reclaim the ownership of Dens Park.
Talks with the current owners Sandeman Holdings, a company owned by John Bennett who is a Board member of The Dee's city rivals Dundee United, are currently ongoing.



COVENTRY TO CLOSE STAND AT THE RICOH

Areas of the Coventry Ricoh Arena will be closed next season, in a bid to improve the atmosphere at home games.
City's average attendance since returning to the stadium is less than 10,000, despite a gate of 27,306 for the first game on their return.
The club are still hopeful of eventually moving to a new stadium of their own within the City boundaries.


QUAKERS GROUNDSHARE PLANS APPROVED

The Borough Council have approved plans for the groundshare between Darlington Rugby Club and Darlington FC, at the rugby club's Blackwell Meadows ground which is situated just off the A66.
Work will now commence to upgrade the ground with additional seating and terracing, including part of the old Tin Shed stand from Feethams.
The Quakers hope to return to the town for the start of next season.

NEW LED LIGHTING AT THE KC

Hull City are installing a brand new LED lighting system for the start of the 2015/16 season.
The new Philips floodlighting, due to be installed by the end of July, will ensure the KC meets the highest requirements for all televised sporting broadcasts, and boost the stadiums reputation as a multipurpose entertainment venue.

________________________________ CLUBCALL Annan Athletic

Galabank, North Street, Annan DG12 5DQ.
Founded - 1942
League - SPFL League Two
Capacity - 2,517
Record Attendance - 2,517
Nearest Railway Station - Annan
Club Website - www.annanathleticfc.com

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DESTINATION Fleetwood

Marine Hall and Gardens

Forever in the shadow of its near neighbour Blackpool, Fleetwood is an attractive and interesting destination in its own right.
Formerly a prominent deep-sea fishing port, the town has had to regenerate itself in response to the collapse of the fishing industry.
With stunning views to the Lake District across Morecambe Bay, the Mount is the highest point in the town, and is a good starting point to explore the Marine Gardens and Esplanade.

Fleetwood Museum on Queen's Terrace, formerly the Custom House and the oldest surviving building in the town, portrays the rich history of the fishing industry.

The town is famous for its three lighthouses, two of which are still fully operational, and the North Euston Hotel is another building of historical interest.
Fleetwood Marina opened in the former Wyre Dock in 1995, a site which is also home to the Freeport shopping centre, although retail purists may prefer the 250 stall indoor market on Victoria Street, which originally opened in 1840.
The town is also the terminus of the famous Blackpool Tramway.
Fleetwood has the quiet charm of a seaside resort without the brashness to 
be found nearby, and is the perfect base to explore the wider Fylde Peninsula.

Fleetwood Museum

Fleetwood Info
Travel - by road via the M6/M55/A585,
by rail via Blackpool North.
Accommodation - plenty of B&B's and guesthouses in the town, with caravan parks in the wider area.
Pubs - The Steamer on Queens Terrace and Thomas Drummond on London Street are recommended.
Tourism Website -
www.visitwyre.co.uk

Fleetwood Town 
Park Avenue, Fleetwood FY7 6TX.
Founded - 1908
League - Football League One
Capacity - 5,327
Record Attendance - 5,194
Nearest Railway - Blackpool North
Club Website - 
www.fleetwoodtownfc.com



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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS
The Navigation Middlesbrough

Situated on Marsh Road, just over the railway crossing from Boro's Riverside Stadium, the Navi is a legendary pub on Teesside.
Almost untouched since the days when it was surrounded by the huge foundries of the Teesside Bridge & Engineering Works, the pub, although appearing small from the outside, is actually quite roomy with a variety of bars and lounges.
Formerly a Camerons (of Hartlepool) outlet, the pub now serves John Smiths Magnet, Tetley Imperial and Worthington beers with a variety of lagers, although no real ale is available.
A quick-service can bar also operates on match days, when fresh sandwiches and snacks are usually available.
Photographs of the Boro, local industry, and the River Tees adorn the walls in this gem of a pub, which has had a whole new lease of life since The Riverside opened.
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STADE IMAGES

Brian Clough & Peter Taylor at Derby
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