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STADE NEWS
FEYENOORD ABANDON NEW STADIUM PLANS
Rotterdam club Feyenoord have abandoned plans for a new stadium, part of which would have been built over the River Maas.As part of a wider riverside regeneration project, Feyenoord City, the construction costs for the new 63,000 capacity stadium were reported to be prohibitive in the current economic climate.
The club now plan to stay at their iconic 47,500 capacity De Kuip (The Tub) home, which opened in 1937, for the forseeable future.
EXPANSION FOR EDGELEY PARK
Currently adjusting to life back in the Football League, Stockport County are planning a major redevelopment of Edgeley Park.With a current capacity of 10,900, the club aim to increase the stadium to 20,000 seats with the construction of new East and South stands, and extending the main North stand.
Public consultations on the scheme and formal planning applications are expected soon.
CAMBRIDGE BUY BACK ABBEY STADIUM
Eighteen years after selling the stadium in order for the club to survive, Cambridge United now own the Abbey Stadium once again. The club's owners now plan to modernise and upgrade the stadium, currently with a capacity of 8,127, and home to the U's since 1932.
Previous plans to relocate the club to Milton were abandoned in 2009.
LEEDS PLANNING ELLAND ROAD REDEVELOPMENT
Leeds United are looking at redeveloping Elland Road up to a 55,000 capacity, with the first priority replacing the West Stand which wasopened in 1956. The club plan to build a new stand behind the current structure to minimise disruption.
Leeds, who have ruled out moving to a new stadium, are also planning a refurbishment of the East Stand.
NAMING RIGHTS PLAN FOR OLYMPIC STADIUM
Ten years after its opening in 2012, the search is underway for a naming rights sponsor for the London Olympic stadium and Olympic Park in Stratford.
The stadium, now the third largest in the Premier League after a recent capacity increase to 62,500, has been the home of West Ham United since 2016.
NEWS IN BRIEF
RED STAR BELGRADE
Crvena Zvezda have announced plans to demolish and rebuild the iconic Rajko Mitic stadium, also known as the Marakana. Opened in 1963 and with a current capacity of 53,000, the stadium is also home to the Serbian National team.
CRYSTAL PALACE
Croydon Borough Council have approved plans to rebuild the main stand at Selhurst Park. With work due to begin by the end of the year, the new stand at Palace will increase the capacity from 25,000 to 34,000.
STANDARD LIEGE
Work to develop the Stade de Sclessin has been further delayed due to cost savings at the Wallonia club. Initial plans to build a new East stand have also been scaled back, with an increase in capacity of the stadium to around 32,000 now likely.
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CLUBCALL South Shields
Mariners Park, Shaftesbury Avenue, South Shields NE32 3UP.
Founded - 1888
League - Northern Premier League
Capacity - 4,000
Record Attendance - 3,800
Nearest Railway Station - Bede (Metro)
Club Website - www.southshieldsfc.co.uk
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STADIUM TOURS Manchester City
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| Etihad main entrance |
As current English Premier League Champions, Manchester City have excelled on the pitch in recent years - experiencing a tour at the Etihad Stadium confirms City's class off the field too.The tour starts from the club museum located above the superstore, and quickly works its way into the stadium via the impressive corporate suites in the main stand.
From the press box you get a superb first view of the stadium, before making your way down to the home and away changing rooms, with City's kitted out with the players shirts.
The tour continues through the players tunnel to pitch level, where you can sit in the home and away technical areas.
There is plenty of time for photo opportunites at pitch side.
From here the tour moves into the media suite, where visitors can have their photograph taken alongside a recorded hologram of City manager Pep Guardiola.
There is no additional charge for this facitity on the tour, unlike some other Premier League clubs where a charge is made.
The tour concludes back in the stadium superstore.
The tour gives an excellent insight into the history of City, and the current forward thinking of the club on and off the pitch.
The guides on the tour were also a credit to the club, very informative and patient with everyone in the group, and could not have been more helpful.
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| Home dressing room |
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| East stand |
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CLUBCALL Marske United
Mount Pleasant, Marske by the Sea, TS11 7BW.
Founded - 1956
League - Northern Premier League Premier
Capacity - 2,500
Record Attendance - 1,489
Nearest Railway Station - Marske
Club Website - www.marskeunitedfc.org
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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS
Bishops Blaize Manchester
Lively one room Wetherspoons pub on Chester Road, five minutes walk from Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium.Plenty of United memorabilia to view, together with old photos and history information on the local area.
Usual varied Spoons local and national real ales on offer, and full food menu served.
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