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PHILIPS STADION EXPANSION PLANS
Eindhoven club PSV have announced an expansion project for the 35,000 capacity Philips Stadion. Located in the city centre, the stadium was originally opened in 1911 as a works sports ground for the nearby Philips factory, and is one of the most iconic venues in The Netherlands hosting a range of National team matches, Euro 2000 matches, and the 2006 UEFA Cup Final. The expansion plans involve adding a third seating tier to the existing stands, a new unified column and brick facade, and a new roof. The exact new ground capacity is yet to be determined, but will range between 52,000 and 58,000. Construction is expected to begin on the 300-400m Euro project in the summer of 2027, with work planned to be completed by 2030.
VILLA CLOSE NORTH STAND BEFORE REDEVELOPMENT
Aston Villa have announced the North Stand at Villa Park will be closed for the entire 2026/27 season, to allow for the stand redevelopment. The stand works, due to be competed for the start of the 2027/28 season, will add over 5,500 new seats to the stadium increasing the capacity of Villa Park to over 50,000.
NEXT PHASE OF STAND UPGRADE FOR THE STAGS
Mansfield Town have begun the next phase of the Bishop Street stand upgrade at Field Mill. Following the initial 727 seat capacity opening, the look of the stand will be transformed with an arch design. Full details of the stand upgrade will be revealed soon, with enhanced spectator facilities expected.
STADIUM AND PITCH UPGRADES AT IBROX
Glasgow Rangers have unveiled a range of stadium and pitch improvements at Ibrox. The main stand will see repairs to the historic red brick facade, a refurbished Members Lounge, and a makeover to the club's trophy room. Existing balustrades will be replaced at the rear of the Copland Road stand to improve pitch views, whilst the playing surface itself is undergoing a major renovation.
CITY HONOUR PEP WITH STAND NAME
The newly expanded North Stand at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium is to be named The Pep Guardiola Stand, in honour of the recently retired City manager. The redeveloped stand, adding over 7,000 new seats to the stadium, was fully open for City's final home game of last season.
NEWS IN BRIEF
BRIGHTON
A new 10,000 capacity stadium, next door to the Amex, is to be built by Brighton and Hove Albion. Europe's first stadium dedicated to Women's football, is planned to open for the start of the 2030/31 season.
ATHLETIC BILBAO
In response to increased demand from fans, Basque club Athletic Bilbao are planning to increase the San Mames stadium from its current 53,000 capacity to around 56,000. The club also plan to install 116 VIP seats.
BOURNEMOUTH
Construction work has begun on the rebuild of the Vitality Stadium. The £85m scheme will involve the demolition and rebuild of the South stand, extending the North and East stands, and filling in all four corners of the ground. The capacity will increase from 11,500 to over 20,000.
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CLUBCALL Garforth Town
Wheatley Park, Cedar Ridge, Garforth LS25 2PF.
Founded - 1964
League - Northern Premier Division One East
Capacity - 3,000
Record Attendance - 2,428
Nearest Railway Station - Garforth or Garforth East
Club Website - www.garforth.town
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STADE RETRO IMAGES
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| Old North Bank stand - Highbury, Arsenal |
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CLUBCALL Dunston UTS
UTS Stadium, Wellington Road, Dunston, Gateshead NE11 9JL.
Founded - 1975
League - Northern Premier Division One East
Capacity - 2,500
Record Attendance - 2,520
Club Website - www.dunstonutsfc.com
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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS
New Derby Sunderland
1960's built pub, originally a Nimmo's brewery house, situated on Roker Baths road next to Sunderland's previous Roker Park ground. Fans still use the pub on matchdays as only a 10 minute walk to the Stadium of Light. Greene King cask ales and food menu served, all live TV football shown.
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| Paisley Gates, Anfield Liverpool |
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