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Stade News
ClubCall Tadcaster
Destination Linlithgow
The Railway Sheffield
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STADE NEWS
HAMPDEN FUTURE UNDER REVIEW
The SFA's 20-year lease expires in 2020, and the governing body has held discussions with Scottish Rugby, owners of Murrayfield stadium in Edinburgh, Celtic, and Rangers regarding hosting matches in the future.
Hampden Park has been the National Stadium of Scotland since 1925.
DELAY FOR NEW BEES STADIUM
Amendments to the design and a new road to the north of the complex, has resulted in a delay from the projected opening of 2019.
The planned capacity has also been reduced from 20,000 to 17,250.
The design of the stadium includes provision for a safe standing area, pending future legislation.
MAN UNITED LOOK TO ENLARGE OLD TRAFFORD
Already the largest club stadium in Britain, the additional capacity could be achieved by extending the Sir Bobby Charlton (South) stand.
Advances in design and technology, means the railway line behind the stand will no longer present a problem to the extension of the structure.
NEW HOTEL FOR FIELD MILL
The plans would see the hotel built adjacent to the South stand, at the currently named One Call Stadium.
A previous application by the Chairman to build a hotel in the town centre was rejected by the local Council.
POTTERS EXPANSION COMPLETED
The new south-east corner stand is now open, taking the capacity of the ground up to 30,089.
New seats have been installed in the existing stands, with enhanced disabled, toilet, and catering facilities also being installed around the stadium.
IN BRIEF
CORK CITY - Severe Storm Ophelia damage to the Derrynane Road stand at the Turner's Cross stadium, failed to stop Cork City winning their first League of Ireland championship since 2005.
The win was clinched after a 0-0 draw v Derry City, with the ground's capacity reduced from 7,000 to 6,000 due to the damage incurred
BRISTOL ROVERS - Following years of work planning a new stadium, Bristol Rovers have abandoned the plans and will instead redevelop their current home the Memorial Stadium.
The club had planned to sell the Memorial to a supermarket chain, and build a new 21,000 capacity stadium at the University of West England campus.
SOUTHPORT - Plans have been unveiled for a major revamp of Haig Avenue, currently known as the Merseyrail Community Stadium.
The main stand will be completely overhauled with new seats, dressing rooms, and bar, and a new stand will be built at the Popular End of the ground.
The long term aim of the club though is to relocate to a new stadium.
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CLUBCALL Tadcaster Albion
Founded - 1892
League - Northern Premier Division One North
Capacity - 2,000
Record Attendance - 1,307
Nearest Railway Station - York
Club Website - www.tadalbion.com
DESTINATION Linlithgow
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The town is dominated by the remains of Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of James V and Mary Queen of Scots.
Dating from 1424, the Palace building is largely intact and open to visitors daily.
The adjacent 15th century St Michael's church is also well worth a visit, with enthusiastic and informative volunteer tour guides on hand to advise visitors.
The High Street is lined by many historic buildings, including the Burgh Halls,
and contains an interesting and varied selection of independent retailers.
The Annet House museum and garden in the town is another attraction.
To the north of the High Street lies Linlithgow Loch, a marvellous natural watersports facility with excellent trout fishing.
The Union canal, linking Falkirk and Edinburgh, also lies just to the south of the railway station, with excellent walking and cycling routes, and boat trips available from the canal centre at the Manse Road Basin.
Visitor attractions slightly further afield in the area include the Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies sculptures, with Edinburgh itself only 15 minutes away by train.
Travel - by road via M9/A803,
by rail via main Edinburgh to Glasgow line.
Accomodation - mainly independent guesthouses and B&B's in the town.
Pubs - Four Mary's, and The Crown on the High Street, and Platform 3 outside the station are recommended.
Tourism Website -
www.visitscotland.com
Prestonfield, Braehead Road,
Linlithgow EH49 6HF.
Founded - 1889
League - Scottish East Region Super League
Capacity - 3,500
Record Attendance - 3,626
Nearest Railway Station - Linlithgow
ClubWebsite -www.linlithgowrose.co.uk
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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS
The Railway Hotel Sheffield
Award winning CAMRA pub in Sheffield, The Railway has five handpulls on constant rotation with a fine selection of beers.
Lots of brewery but surprisingly no Blades memorabilia on show.
Quirky 1980's computer table games to play, no food served but all live TV football shown.
Unfortunately no admittance to visiting supporters on match days.
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