Issue No.59 April 2023

IN THIS ISSUE

Stade News

ClubCall Billingham Town

Destination Northallerton

ClubCall Manchester United

Scarbrough Hotel Leeds

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STADE NEWS

NEW KOP STAND AT THE RACECOURSE

Work on a new 5,500 seat Kop stand at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham, is due to start in June. The new stand, which includes hospitality areas, office, and retail space for the current National League leaders, will replace the existing terrace which has been closed for over ten years. When completed, the development will raise the capacity of the stadium to 15,500.

REPAIR WORKS AT ST ANDREWS

Remedial works are due to start in May on the Kop and Tilton Road stands at Birmingham City. The lower terracing in both stands have been closed since March 2020, with significant defects found in the steel structures. The Blues have now advised fans they hope to have both stands fully open by mid-November

IMPS DOWNGRADE STADIUM PLANS

Lincoln City have amended their stadium redevelopment plans. A new three-tier stand was planned at Sincil Bank to replace the current Stacey West stand, but the Imps now confirm a two-tier structure will be built. The new stand will increase the stadium capacity to 11,500.

SKY BLUES TO REMAIN AT THE ARENA

Coventry City have secured a deal to remain at the CBS Arena until at least the end of the current season. Previously the club had been handed an eviction notice by the new owners of the stadium, The Frasers Group. City now hope to agree a new long-term licence for the club to remain at the Arena.

TERRIERS GROUNDS FOR CONCERN

A new ownership model is being explored for Huddersfield's John Smith's stadium. The local Kirklees Council propose transferring their 40% share in the stadium to the Terriers, and the Huddersfield Giants rugby league club who also play at the stadium.

NEWS IN BRIEF

VILLAREAL

After a spell playing in Valencia, La Liga side Villareal have moved back into their revamped Estadio de la Ceramica. A new roof has been erected and all seats replaced, with new floodlighting and video screens also installed in the venue.

SWINDON TOWN

In conjunction with the Supporters Trust, Swindon Town are close to securing a deal with the local council to purchase the County Ground.The deal will see the club and trust take full ownership of the site, and enable ground upgrades to commence.

BOCA JUNIORS

Presidential Candidate Jorge Reale has unveiled plans to build a new stadium in Buenos Aires, to replace the iconic La Bombonera. With a current limited capacity of 54,000 due to safety reasons, the plans are for a 112,000 capacity stadium on an island site, 1.3 km from the current stadium.

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CLUBCALL Billingham Town

Bedford Terrace, Billingham TS23 4AE.

Founded - 1967

League - Northern League Division Two

Capacity - 3,000

Record Attendance - 1,500

Nearest Railway Station - Billingham

Club Website - www.billinghamtownfc.net

 

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DESTINATION Northallerton

All Saints church

Lying at the Northern end of the Vale of York, Northallerton is a fine and historic market town in the county of North Yorkshire. Originally a Roman settlement, the town became an important religious centre under the authority of the Bishop of Durham. The town also saw conflict between the English and the Scots, notably the Battle of the Standard fought nearby in 1138. Although mainly agricultural today, being on the main route between London and Edinburgh the town became an important trading centre, and was established as a market town by Royal Charter in 1200. The busy market held on Wednesday and Saturday, is situated on the High Street which is also home to the town's main retail area. Notable shops include Barkers department store, Lewis & Cooper food store and deli, and the famous Betty's tea rooms.

Town Hall

The Joe Cornish Gallery on Zetland Street features fine landscape photographs, and the famous Calverts Carpets is situated on Standard Way.

The grade I listed All Saints church at the north end of the High Street is well worth a visit, as is the nearby Mount Grace Priory and gardens, the best preserved Carthusian Priory in Britain. Other attractions nearby include the Wensleydale Railway, a superb heritage line through the Yorkshire Dales, Bolton Castle, Kiplin Hall, and Newby Hall. Further interesting towns in the area to visit include Thirsk, and Bedale.

Northallerton Info

Travel - by road via A1/A19/A684, by rail via East Coast main line.

Hotels - Northallerton Inn and Golden Lion on the High Street.

Pubs - Tickle Toby, Oddfellows Arms, Buck Inn (Wetherspoons)

Tourist Information - www.northallerton.tic@icloud.

Northallerton Town

Ainderby Road, Northallerton DL7 8HA.

Founded - 1895

League - Northern League Division One

Capacity - 3,000

Record Attendance - 695

Nearest Railway Station - Northallerton

Club Website - www.northallertontownfc.com

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CLUBCALL Manchester United

Old Trafford, Sir Matt Busby Way, Manchester M16 0RA.

Founded - 1878

League - English Premier League

Capacity - 74,310

Record Attendance - 76,962

Nearest Railway Station - Manchester United Football Ground

Club Website - www.manutd.com

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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS 

Scarbrough Hotel Leeds

Located on Bishopsgate Street directly opposite the railway station, The Scarbrough is an iconic pub for both Leeds and visiting supporters going to Elland Road. Formerly an Ind Coope/Tetley house, the pub has a superb tiled exterior and dark wood panelled interior, with lots of memorabilia to view including old photos of Elland Road and Headingley. Now part of the Nicholson's chain, there is a fine selection of cask ales including Tetley's. Full food menu served.

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STADE IMAGES

New branding at Victoria Park, Hartlepool
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