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Stade News
ClubCall Everton
Destination Darlington
No.8 pub Tottenham
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STADE NEWS
LONDON STADIUM SPONSORSHIP DEAL PULLED
Talks over the deal ended, as Vodafone did not believe there was a sufficient range of events to maximise its marketing at the former Olympic Stadium.
The stadium operators (LLDC), are confident a naming rights partner for the stadium will still be found.
NEW STADIUM FOR THE SHAKERS
The club have played at their current Gigg Lane home since 1885, but plan to move to a new site in the town, where the stadium could be in use 365 days a year.
The initial plan is for a new 15,000 capacity stadium, with the current ground being redeveloped for housing and commercial purposes.
ANFIELD HONOUR FOR DALGLISH
The Scot joined the Merseyside club in 1977, scoring 172 goals in 515 appearances, before becoming player-manager in 1985.
The Reds have yet to announce the date for the renaming ceremony, due to take place later this year.
NEW MAIN STAND AT EXETER
Associated groundworks will initially take place, before the current stand opened in 1926 is demolished and replaced with a new cantilever stand.The scheme also includes housing for over 300 students.
Exeter have also purchased a stand from Barnet FC to be constructed at the away end of the stadium.
CRUYFF HONOURED BY AJAX
The city of Amsterdam will also rename a street, a public square, and bridge after Cruyff, who won eight league titles and three European cups as a player with the Dutch Eredivisie club.
IN BRIEF
SOUTHEND UNITED - A further planning application for the new Fossetts Farm stadium has been lodged by Southend United. The project, for a 21,000 capacity stadium and adjacent housing, has been in the pipeline since 2000.
GIBRALTAR - A new National Stadium is to be built on the site of the current Victoria Stadium, after the proposed Europa Point development fell through.
An 8,000 capacity UEFA Category 4 stadium will be built, enabling Gibraltar to host International matches on home soil for the first time.
READING - The property arm of The Royals have obtained permission for a new convention centre, hotel, and ice rink on land around the Madejski Stadium. The scheme also includes a major residential development and public park.
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CLUBCALL Everton
Founded - 1879
League - English Premier League
Capacity - 39,572
Record Attendance - 78,299
Nearest Railway Station - Kirkdale
Club Website - www.evertonfc.com
DESTINATION Darlington
Darlington owes its early development to the Quaker families who invested heavily in the town, including the world's first passenger railway between Stockton and Darlington.The town's railway heritage is never far from view, from the iconic Bank Top station on the East Coast mainline to the marvellous museum at the North Road station on the Bishop Auckland line.
Shopping in Darlington is centred around the historic indoor market, with a host of individual and quirky outlets.The modern Cornmill Centre is home to the more mainstream high street retailers.
Leisure activities in the town include the multi-purpose Dolphin Centre, and the attractive South Park is a popular recreational facility.
Darlington is an ideal base for touring the wider South Durham and North Yorkshire areas, with the attractive towns of Barnard Castle, Middleton in Teesdale, and Richmond all being within easy reach.
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Travel - by road via the A1 and A66, by rail via the East Coast mainline.
Accommodation - plenty of major chain and independent hotels available.
Pubs - Britannia on Archer Street, No.22 on Coniscliffe Road, and the Quakerhouse in Mechanics Yard are particularly recommended.
Tourism Website -
www.thisisdarlington.com
Blackwell Meadows, Grange Road,
Darlington DL1 5NR.
Founded - 1883
League - National League North
Capacity - 3,000
Record Attendance - 3,000
Nearest Railway Station -
Darlington Bank Top
Club Website -
darlingtonfootballclub.co.uk
FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS
No.8(The Bell)Tottenham
Formerly and best known as The Bell, No.8 is a large two-room pub with a huge beer garden to the rear, where food is always served on match days.
Plenty of Spurs photographs and memorabilia on show in the bars.
All live TV football shown but no cask beers on offer.
Will be even more popular when the new stadium opens.
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