Issue No.30 October 2016

IN THIS ISSUE

RRS Discovery, Dundee

Stade News

ClubCall Burton Albion

Destination Dundee

Millmoor pub Rotherham





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STADE NEWS
MARINERS STADIUM PARTNER UNVEILED

Grimsby Town have announced a partnership with property developer Extreme Leisure, for their proposed new stadium complex in the town at Peaks Parkway.
The plans include a 14,000 capacity stadium, ice rink and other sports facilities, together with retail and food outlets.
The partnership hope to apply for pre-planning consent soon.


NEW SECURITY MEASURES AT DE KUIP

Dutch Eredivisie club Feyenoord have announced new security measures for Europa League matches, following repeated UEFA regulation breaches at the De Kuip stadium.
The lower tier of seating will be closed, and netting will surround the remaining seating areas.
The capacity of the stadium for European games will be reduced to around 26,000.


TORQUAY TO LEAVE PLAINMOOR

Torquay United hope to be in a new stadium by 2019.
Although currently up for sale, the National League club is confident of a move to a new ground with a 3G pitch facility.
The Gulls have played at their current Council owned home of Plainmoor for 105 years.

CAPACITY BOOST FOR ANFIELD

Liverpool's new 20,000 plus seater main stand is now officially open, increasing the capacity of Anfield to over 54,000.
The stand's expansion is part of a wider multi-million pound regeneration of the Anfield area.
The attendance of 53,075 for the recent visit of current Champions Leicester City, was the biggest at the stadium since 1977.


FURTHER DELAYS FOR BRUSSELS STADIUM

The new national stadium plans for Belgium have hit a further delay, with local residents objecting to the closure of a road which runs through the site of the proposed 61,000 capacity project.
The stadium site is close to the existing King Bedouin (Heysel) ground, and is planned to host matches in the Euro 2020 tournament.


IN BRIEF
OXFORD UNITED - Planning permission has been granted for a temporary fourth stand at the Kassam Stadium.
The 735 seater stand will increase the stadium's capacity to 13,235.
BRISTOL CITY - The revamped Ashton Gate hosted its biggest crowd for 26 years, 22,512, for the recent visit of Newcastle United.
Meanwhile, The Robins have reported season ticket sales of almost 14,000.
HAYES & YEADING - The club has advised forthcoming matches will be played away from the new Skyex Stadium, as essential works on the ground continue to secure the relevant Safety Certificates. 
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CLUBCALL Burton Albion

Pirelli Stadium, Princess Way,
Burton upon Trent DE13 0BH.
Founded - 1950
League - Football League Championship
Capacity - 6,912
Record Attendance - 6,192
Nearest Railway Station - Burton
Club Website - www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk

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DESTINATION Dundee

With a stunning location on the River Tay estuary and with a host of attractions and amenities, the city of Dundee in the north-east of Scotland is a fine place to visit.
The focal point of the city is the Waterfront, with the sailing ship RSS Discovery a must visit, and the Dundee Victoria & Albert Museum due to open in 2018.
A bracing walk along the Tay riverside, with views of the stunning road and rail bridges is highly recommended.
Other attractions in the city include the 15th century St Mary's Tower, the Mills Observatory, and the historical Claypotts Castle in West Ferry.
The Caird Hall is Dundee's main concert venue, and the DCA in Nethergate is a renowned international arts and cinema centre.
Dundee is home to the newspaper and magazine producer DC Thomson & Son, and a quirky attraction on the High Street are the statue's of The Dandy comic character Desperate Dan, and The Beano comic character Minnie the Minx.
The surrounding area of Tayside includes the lovely town of Broughty Ferry, and golf fans will be drawn to the historical towns of St Andrews and Carnoustie, both close to the city.
A visit to Dundee would of course not be complete without visiting the city's football grounds, located to the north of the city centre in the same street literally a few hundred metres apart.

Dundee Info
Travel - by road via the M90/A90, 
by rail via the East Coast mainline.
Accommodation - all major hotel chains in the city and local area.
Pubs - the Phoenix, Speedwell, and Trades House in the city centre, some great pubs in nearby Broughty Ferry
Tourism Website - 
www.dundeecity.gov.uk

Dundee FC
Dens Park,Sandeman Street,
Dundee DD3 7JY.
Founded - 1893
League - Scottish Premiership
Capacity - 11,506
Record Attendance - 43,024
Nearest Railway Station - Dundee
Club Website - 
www.dundeefc.co.uk

Dundee United FC
Tannadice Park,Tannadice Street,
Dundee DD3 7JW.
Founded - 1909
League - Scottish Championship
Capacity - 14,223
Record Attendance - 28,000
Nearest Railway Station - Dundee
Club Website - www.dufc.co/

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FAMOUS LOST FOOTBALL PUBS
The Millmoor Rotherham

The Millmoor pub was situated on Masborough Street in Rotherham, next to the alleyway which led to the turnstiles for visiting supporters.
The player on the pub sign is Ronnie Moore, a prolific striker for the Millers now manager at National League Eastleigh.
The pub closed in 2008 when the club left Millmoor, and although the upper part of the building has now been demolished some parts of the lower walls still remain.
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Dixie Deans - Goodison Park, Everton
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