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STADE NEWS
NEW STADIUM PLAN FOR BURY
The Shakers, who have played at their current 11,800 capacity Gigg Lane ground since 1885, believe a new stadium is necessary to increase non-matchday revenue.
The Lancashire side have been served with a winding-up petition by HM Revenue and Customs, with a Court hearing due this month.
QUAKERS CONFIRM RETURN TO TOWN
After four years playing in nearby Bishop Auckland, the Quakers are finalising works on the Blackwell Meadows ground they will share with Darlington Rugby Club.
Part of the famous Tin Shed terrace from the club's former home Feethams, has been erected at the new ground.
HOTEL FOR CELTIC PARK ?
The hotel would be constructed on the corner of Clyde Gateway, currently the site of the club's ticket office.
The scheme will be funded from the Bhoys £30m Champions League payment.
BOLEYN GROUND DEMOLITION BEGINS
Fifteen apartment buildings will be constructed, with the site of the former pitch centre circle being preserved in a landscaped courtyard.
Sales of the housing is due to commence in January 2017.
ANDERLECHT EUROSTADION MOVE IN DOUBT
Planning permission has been lodged for the 62,000 capacity ground, due to open in 2019, near the current King Bedouin stadium.
RSCA are reportedly looking at alternative sites in the city for their own new stadium.
IN BRIEF
AWAY FANS - The English Premier League will introduce a ruling for the 2017/18 season, that visiting supporters must have part of their seating allocation adjacent to the pitch. Some clubs currently site away fans high up in stands well away from the playing surface.
OXFORD UNITED - Supporters group OxVox are in talks with the club's owners to buy the Kassam Stadium. If successful, the stadium would be safeguarded as a community asset for the club and the local area.
ABERDEEN - The Dons held an exhibition at their current home Pittodrie on November 24th, to publicise the plans for their new stadium and training/community facility at Kingsford.
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CLUBCALL Middlesbrough
Founded - 1876
League - English Premier League
Capacity - 33,746
Record Attendance - 34,836
Nearest Railway Station - Middlesbrough
Club Website - www.mfc.co.uk
LOST GROUNDS
De Montfort Park Hinckley United
A modern purpose-built football stadium, the ground is the centrepiece of the complex which also includes outdoor and 3G pitches, gymnasium, sports injury clinic, and a social club.
Opposite is a 1,095 capacity covered terrace.
The East Stand behind the goal is also all-seater, whilst the West End consists of hard standing only.
The ground was known as the Marston's Stadium from its opening in 2005 until 2009, when the naming rights were taken over by Greene King from 2009 until 2013.
The venue, also known as the Leicester Road Stadium, has been used by Aston Villa and Leicester City reserve teams, and has hosted England Youth and Women's International matches.
The stadium is currently used by the Leicester Falcons American Football team.
After United were wound-up in 2013, supporters formed Hinckley AFC as a
Community Trust Football Club.
The club, members of the Midland League Division One, currently ground share at the 1,500 capacity St John's Park in Heather, Leicestershire.
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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS
Silver Cod & The Boot Room Hull
Anlaby Road in the East Yorkshire city of Kingston upon Hull, connects The Tigers former home of Boothferry Park and the current KCom Stadium.
The road appears to have a pub on just about every corner although some are now closed down, and here are two of the most famous pubs for City fans.
The Silver Cod
Named after the trophy awarded annually to the city's vessel catching the most fish during the year, the pub was also home to the Hull hoolie Silver Cod Squad.
Now much more family orientated, this comfortable multi-room pub has lots of Tigers photos and memorabilia.No food or cask ale served, all live TV football shown.
The Boot Room
Originally the Newington Hotel but more recently known as Parkers, the pub has painted club crests on the walls and etched on the windows, and there is plenty of sports memorabilia and photographs to view.
All live TV sport shown, no food or cask ale available.
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