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STADE NEWS
CHELSEA STADIUM PLANS ON HOLD
The Blues have issued a statement saying the work on the stadium has been delayed because of 'the current unfavourable investment climate'.
The statement added 'No further pre-construction design and planning work will occur'.
The estimated cost for the new 60,000 Stamford Bridge stadium has reportedly risen to over £1bn.
OFFER MADE FOR WEMBLEY
Under the terms of the offer the FA headquarters would still be at Wembley, and the lucrative Club Wembley hospitality business would remain in the ownership of the FA.
IRONS TO REMAIN AT GLANFORD
All four stands will be refurbished, with the corporate areas, public concourses, and catering facilities all being upgraded.
The capacity of the stadium is expected to rise to around 12,000.
EXPANSION PLANS FOR VILLA PARK
The plans include redeveloping the whole area around the stadium, and specifically the modernisation of the North Stand.
Villa's defeat to Fulham in the recent Championship play-off Final though, could significantly delay the plans.
DELAY FOR NEW WIMBLEDON STADIUM
The new 9,000 capacity stadium is only a few hundred metres away from the club's former home at Plough Lane.
IN BRIEF
SHREWSBURY TOWN - After a supporters fund-raising scheme and many years of planning, a new safe standing area has been installed at the Oteley Road end of the New Meadow.
The 555 rail seats will be in use for the start of next season.
UEFA FINALS - The venues for the 2020 UEFA Club Finals have been announced.
The Champions League final will be held at Istanbul's 76,000 capacity Ataturk Olympic Stadium.
The Europa League final will be hosted by the Arena Gdansk in Poland, with the Super Cup awarded to the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon.
ROMULUS - After years of groundsharing at Sutton Coldfield FC, north Birmingham club Romulus will move into the Castle Vale Stadium for the 2018/19 season.
The club's academy is already based at the ground which has a 3G pitch.
Following relegation the club will be playing in the Midland League.
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STADE RETRO IMAGES
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| Old East stand at Hibernian's Easter Road |
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CLUBCALL Sheffield Wednesday
CLUBCALL Sheffield Wednesday
Founded - 1867
League - English Championship
Capacity - 39,812
Record Attendance - 72,841
Nearest Railway Station - Leppings Lane(Tram)
Club Website - www.swfc.co.uk
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DESTINATION Kirkcaldy
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| Town House |
Situated on the beautiful east Fife coastline of Scotland, the former Royal Burgh of Kirkcaldy is a large, impressive town steeped in history.
With a nickname of 'Lang Toun' (Long Town),
the town has been inhabited since the Bronze Age and is now the eleventh largest population centre in Scotland.
The harbour area developed in the 16th century, and Kirkcaldy rapidly developed around the salt, coal mining, and linen industries.
The town is now the major centre for the wider Fife area.
Attractions in the town include The Galleries, home to the town's museum, art gallery and library.
The Old Kirk, a fine old parish church on Kirk Wynd consecrated in 1244 is well worth a visit, and the Adam Smith Theatre is the town's main entertainment venue playing host to theatre and musical productions, and a regular specialist film programme.
Kirkcaldy also has an impressive leisure centre on the Esplanade, and an ice rink which is home to the oldest ice hockey club in the UK the Fife Flyers, established in 1938.
East of the town the remains of Ravenscraig Castle built to defend the upper reaches of the Forth is an interesting attraction.
Kirkcaldy is an ideal base for visiting the wider Fife area, including the delightful county town of Cupar, and the seaside towns of Anstruther and Crail.
Golf fans will obviously also want to visit the historical town of St.Andrews, the spiritual home of British golf.
And, stunning views of the Forth road and rail bridges can be had from the quaint village of North Queensferry.
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| Kirkcaldy Galleries |
Travel - by rail via Edinburgh, by road via M90, A92.
Accommodation - mainly private hotels and guesthouses in the town, major chain hotels in Edinburgh.
Pubs - Betty Nichols and Penny Farthing on the High Street, and the Harbour Bar are recommended.
Tourism Website -
www.welcometofife.com
Stark's Park, Pratt Street, Kirkcaldy KY1 1SA.
Founded - 1883
League - Scottish Championship
Capacity - 8,867
Record Attendance - 31,306
Nearest Railway Station - Kirkcaldy
Club Website - www.raithroversfc.com
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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS
Red Lion Watford
Re-opened in August 2016 after a two-year closure, the open plan pub is part of the No8 Hostels chain, which also includes The Bell on White Hart Lane in Tottenham.
Food served all day and usually one cask beer on offer.
Some Watford FC posters and scarves to view.
No live TV football shown.
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STADE IMAGES
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| Memorial garden at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester |
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