Stade News
ClubCall Chesterfield
EuroStade Report
Ostend
Montford House Glasgow
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STADE NEWS
HIVE EXPANSION CONTINUES
A new stand is planned for the South end of the stadium, with increased seating in the main East stand which will take the capacity to around 8,000.
Around the stadium, a new indoor sports hall, covered 3G pitch and enhanced training facilities are all part of the ambitious plans.
FURTHER REDEVELOPMENT AT ANFIELD
The main change has seen the expansion of the Kop with an additional 470 seats installed, together with an increase to 250 spaces for wheelchair users.
An external staircase and elevator have been added to the East stand, and the club's new megastore with space over two floors has now opened.
IMPS ON THE MOVE
Initial plans are for a 12,000 seat stadium, based on the design of Rotherham's New York stadium, on a site around two miles to the west of Lincoln's current Sincil Bank home.
An outline planning application for the scheme is expected next month.
BLUES NEW STADIUM DELAYS
Problems with the railway lines which pass close to the site have led to severe delays in the project, which will see the capacity of the stadium rise to 60,000.
Wembley remains the favourite to be the Blues temporary home, with Twickenham and the London Stadium other possibilities.
ALBION COMPLETE ACCESSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
Wheelchair capacity has been increased to 171, with additional work in the concourses and toilets being completed.
Automatic doors and a sensory room have also been installed by the club following input from the Baggies Disabled Supporters Club.
IN BRIEF
SALFORD - National League North club Salford City are continuing the impressive rebuild of their Moor Lane stadium.
Three of the four new stands have now been built, with the final stand due to be completed this year giving the stadium a new capacity of over 5,000.
NANTES - Despite only just replacing all the seats in time for the current season, Ligue 1 side Nantes have unveiled plans to replace the Stade de La Beuajoire.
The club are looking at building on the site of a car park just west of the current stadium, which itself was only built in 1984.
HAMILTON - Lanarkshire club Hamilton Academical have suffered an arson attack at the Superseal Stadium.
The fire caused an estimated tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage to storage units containing specialist equipment at the stadium.
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CLUBCALL Chesterfield
Chesterfield S41 8NZ.
Founded - 1867
League - English Football League Two
Capacity - 10,504
Record Attendance - 10,089
Nearest Railway Station - Chesterfield
Club Website - www.chesterfield-fc.co.uk
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EUROSTADE REPORT
Versluys Arena Ostend
Home of KVO, currently playing in the top-flight Jupiler League, the stadium was renovated in 2016 and is now fully all-seater.
The new main stand dominates the arena, and also houses extensive corporate and exhibition space.
Externally the stand is quite unique with a wooden wraparound feature.
Opposite the main stand is a small mainly corporate stand, with a fan-zone below.
Both ends of the stadium are almost identical small single-tiered stands, with KVO's club colours of red, yellow, and green tastefully included in the seating in all areas.
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| Grote Markt |
The city has a superb beach, best viewed from the famous walk of the Albert I promenade, which hosts a fine selection of bars and restaurants, and surely the most beach huts anywhere in Europe !
St.Petrus & St.Paulus church is a major attraction, with the major shopping in the city being centered in the area around the Grote Markt.
The Casino Kursaal is a popular entertainment centre, and the city has a host of bars and restaurants to cater for every taste and thirst - Brasserie Maritime opposite the station for food, and Cafe Botteltje and Cosy Corner bars being particularly recommended.
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| St.Petrus & St.Paulus church |
Ostend is also a fine base for visiting the wider Flanders area, Bruges is only 15 minutes away by train, not forgetting the World War II military sites, museums and cemeteries in the vicinity, and the cities of Kortrijk, Gent and Brussels are all also within easy distance.
Address -
Leopold van Tyghemlaan,
Mariakerke 8400, Ostend.
Capacity - 8,400
Nearest Railway Station - Ostend
Bus - 6, 68, 69, 86 to Aartshertogstraat
Club Website - www.kvo.be
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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS
Montford House Glasgow
The pub is a large open plan L-shape, with a dedicated food serving area to the rear.
Some fascinating photographs of the National Stadium redevelopment and general football memorabilia on show.
Full range of keg beers, no cask ale served.Food menu served all day and all live TV football shown.
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