Issue No.54 April 2020

IN THIS ISSUE

Morpeth Clock Tower

Stade News

ClubCall Clitheroe

Destination Morpeth

The Park Liverpool










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STADE NEWS
MAJOR REDEVELOPMENT FOR LIONS DEN

Millwall have revealed major redevelopment plans for The Den, and the immediate area surrounding the stadium.
Lewisham Council have confirmed there will be no sale of land around the ground to third parties, securing the club's future on the site.
The current four stands will remain but will have additional tiers and roofing, to increase the capacity from the current 20,000 to 34,000.
Plans include a  new elevated main entrance plaza for the stadium with car parking underneath, new facilities for the Millwall Community Trust, and also additional retail and commercial space.
A residential development is also planned for the Western side of the project.
The exterior part of the new development is planned to include traditional London brick incorporating arches, a link with the many railway bridges surrounding the ground and the nearby original Den stadium.

POSH NEW STADIUM PLANS

Peterborough United have announced plans for a new stadium.
With an initial capacity of 17,500, the site for the new stadium is just across the River Nene from the club's current London Road home, and is actually closer to the town centre.
Reports suggest Posh will base the design of the new stadium on the Groupama Arena in Budapest, its design and versatility meaning the stadium is used for over 200 non-football events a year.




FORMER SPORTING HOME TO BE DEVELOPED

The site of the former Sporting Lisbon stadium, Estadio Jose Alvalade, is about to be developed fifteen years after the old stadium was demolished.
Lying just yards to the east of Sporting's new stadium, which has the same name and was built and opened for Euro 2004, the land will see mixed use of office, residential, and retail space.
Construction work on the site is expected to start later this year.



UPGRADE FOR HORSFALL

National League North club Bradford Park Avenue are hopeful the upgrade of the Horsfall Community Stadium will go ahead as planned.
The upgrade of the 3,500 capacity ground includes the installation of a 3G pitch, a new perimeter fence, changing rooms, and a hospitality suite.
The new facilities at the stadium will be shared with the Bradford Airedale Athletics club, and the West Bowling amateur Rugby League club.

RAIL SEATING APPLICATION AT OLD TRAFFORD

Manchester United have applied to their local Safety Advisory Group to install rail seating for up to 1,500 supporters at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils propose to replace existing seating in the North East corner of the stadium, to incorporate the safe standing area.
Season ticket holders in that area of the ground have been advised the safe standing trial is imminent.

NEWS IN BRIEF
BATH CITY
National League South club Bath City's plans for the redevelopment of Twerton Park have been rejected by the local Council.
The plans included a new grandstand, installation of a 3G pitch, and the building of student flats on the site.
Bath, with a significant current financial deficit, plan to appeal the planning refusal.

VITTORIO GREGOTTI
The renowned Italian stadium architect Vittorio Gregotti has sadly passed away.
Gregotti re-designed the 1984 Barcelona Olympic stadium, but his best known work with its distinctive four corner towers, was the redevelopment of the Stadio Luigi Ferraris in Genoa for the 1990 World Cup in Italy.

SOUTHEND UNITED
New stadium plans for Southend United at Fossetts Farm have been further delayed.
The 21,00 capacity stadium for the Shrimpers, together with additional leisure facilities and an extensive housing development, was first planned in 2006.

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CLUBCALL Clitheroe

Shawbridge, off Pendle Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 1LZ.
Founded - 1877
League - Northern Premier League
             Division One North West
Capacity - 2,000
Record Attendance - 2,050
Nearest Railway Station - Clitheroe
Club Website - www.clitheroefc.com

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DESTINATION Morpeth

Town Hall

An historic market town on the River Wansbeck situated 16 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne, Morpeth is a fine town with lots of interesting features, and is also a perfect base for exploring the wonderful, diverse county of Northumberland.
The actual meaning of the town's name is uncertain, with 'moor path', given the town's location on the main road from England to Scotland, a popular suggestion.
Attractions in the town include The Chantry, a 13th century chapel which houses the Bagpipe Museum as well as the Tourist Information Centre.
The clock tower, situated at the end of Bridge Street is a 17th century free standing tower, and Morpeth Castle now holiday accommodation which is located to the south of the town centre.
Carlisle Park, which has the William Turner Garden featuring one of only four floral clocks in England, is a very popular leisure facility, and shopping is mainly centred on Bridge Street including the amazing Sanderson Arcade.
A popular outdoor market is also held in the town.

The Chantry

Morpeth is an ideal base for exploring the Northumberland coast, with the town of Alnwick including its incredible Castle and garden situated just to the North.
The enchanting island of Lindisfarne, connected to the mainland via a tidal causeway is also close by, and you can go seal watching off the Farne Islands.
The attractive seaside villages of Amble, Warkworth, and Seahouses are also easily accessible from the town.
Further inland Belsay Hall and Gardens is a must see, and Hadrian's Wall Country including the towns of Hexham and Corbridge, is just a short distance away.

Market Place

MORPETH INFO
Travel - by road via A1, by rail via East Coast Mainline
Accommodation - Waterford Lodge and Morpeth Inn in the town centre, lots of B&B's.
Pubs - Black Bull on Bridge Street and Tap & Spile on Manchester Street recomended
Tourism Website -
www.visitnorthumberland.com



MORPETH TOWN FC

Craik Park, Morpeth NE61 2YK.
Founded - 1909
League - Northern Premier League Premier Division
Capacity - 1,500
Record Attendance - 1,450
Nearest Railway Station - Morpeth
Club Website - www.morpethtownfc.com

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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS
The Park Liverpool

Former Bass brewery pub on Walton Breck Road, directly opposite the Kop and the Paisley Gates at Anfield.
Traditional one room layout, the Park has a superb amount of Liverpool and European club photographs and memorabilia to view.
As you can imagine given its location, the pub is incredibly packed on match days.
Usual array of keg beers and lagers available, no cask beer or food served.





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Derek Dooley statue - Bramall Lane Sheffield

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Issue No.53 February 2020

IN THIS ISSUE

Stade News

ClubCall
Sutton United

Lost Grounds
Accrington Stanley

Six Medals pub Boro

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STADE NEWS
REDEVELOPMENT FOR LESSER HAMPDEN

Scotland's oldest football club Queens Park, have announced the development plans for Lesser Hampden ahead of their relocation from the National Stadium next door.
With the Scottish FA taking over Hampden after Euro 2020, Queens will move into the currently unlicensed ground, presently used for reserve and youth team matches.
The plans include the extension of the current West stand and a brand new East stand, taking the all-seater capacity of the ground from the current 500 up to 1,774.
The existing clubhouse and other buildings will also be refurbished, providing improved changing, toilet and catering facilities to meet SFA standards.
Once the SFA take ownership of Hampden Park, the stadium is expected to undergo major redevelopment and refurbishment.

NEW STADIUM FOR CAMBRIDGE 

English League Two club Cambridge United are looking at the prospect of relocating from the Abbey Stadium, home since 1931.
A site has been identified to the east of the City, around two miles from the current stadium where Cambridge is expected to expand in the future, plans which include a metro line and new park and ride facility.
The new stadium is planned to have a 12,000 all-seater capacity.

ANFIELD ROAD STAND EXPANSION

Liverpool have announced plans for the redevelopment of the Anfield Road stand, with a significant increase in capacity to the previous plans lodged.
The Reds are now planning a new 16,000 seater stand, an increase on the additional 4,800 seats previously applied for.
A public consultation will now take place, as the plans will mean the partial closure of Anfield road.
If the plans are approved the capacity of Anfield will rise to over 61,000.

NEW FEYENOORD STADIUM DELAYED

Eredivisie club Feyenoord are facing further delays in the plans for their new stadium.
Scepticism about the scheme from the local authority Zuid-Holland province, also design, planning, 
and legal concerns, means the stadium currently has a revised opening date of 2025 at the earliest, with initial groundworks not expected to start until 2022.
The new 63,000 stadium will replace the iconic De Kuip stadium, home to Feyenoord since 1937.

NAMING RIGHTS FOR NEW EVERTON STADIUM

Everton have agreed a naming rights deal for the club's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.
USM, the current sponsors of Everton's training ground, have agreed the £30m deal for the option to take up the naming rights of the new stadium, the detailed plans for which have now been unveiled by the Toffees.
The whole stadium project is expected to cost around £500m, at a time when the club have recently announced record financial losses.

NEWS IN BRIEF
PORTSMOUTH
Hampshire club Portsmouth have announced the first phase of the 
Fratton Park upgrade.
The plans include increasing the capacity of the Milton End to 3,200, including two new covered wheelchair platforms, and building a cantilevered concourse to the rear of the stand which will incorporate catering kiosks and toilets.
MAIDENHEAD UNITED
The oldest continuously used senior football ground by the same club, Maidenhead United's York Road ground home since 1871, could be about to be lost as the club explore relocation plans.
The club are working with the local council regarding locating to Braywick Park, the Berkshire town's existing sport and recreation complex.
GLOUCESTER CITY
National League North club Gloucester City are planning to return home and move into their new Meadow Park stadium for the start of next season.
The Tigers have endured four separate groundshares outside of the city since July 2007, when eight feet of water flooded the ground.
The new stadium, with an initial capacity of 3,060, will also incorporate an artificial pitch to maximise community use of the ground.
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CLUBCALL Sutton United

Borough Sports Ground,
Gander Green Lane, Sutton SM1 2EY.
Founded - 1898
League - National League
Capacity - 5,013
Record Attendance - 14,000
Nearest Railway Station - West Sutton
Club Website - www.suttonunited.net

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LOST GROUNDS
Peel Park, Accrington Stanley

Although Accrington FC were founder members of the Football League in 1888, the club folded in 1893, they are not to be confused with Accrington Stanley FC who were accepted into the League when the old Third Division North was formed in 1921.
Peel Park was the home of Stanley from 1919.
The record attendance of 17,634 at the stadium was for a friendly match against local rivals Blackburn Rovers in 1954, whilst the record attendance of 15,425 for a league match was against York City in 1955.
Incidentally the ground was one of the first in England to install floodlights.
Although the club existed for a while following its resignation from the Football League in 1962, the ground finally closed in 1966 and is now just an open playing field.

The welcoming Peel Park Hotel is however still open on the road next to the old ground.
Since the club reformed in 1968 Accrington Stanley have played at the Crown Ground.
A basic but very homely stadium with a current capacity of 5,450, the record attendance of 5,397 was for an FA Cup match against
Derby County.

The Crown Ground, is currently known for sponsorship reasons as the Wham stadium, and has been previously known as the Fraser Eagle stadium and the Interlink Express stadium.
Situated on Livingstone Road in the north end of the town, the Crown Ground is a mile from Accrington railway station.





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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS
Six Medals Middlesbrough

Opened in 2015, The Six Medals is a pub/carvery situated between the A66 and the Riverside Stadium.
Named after the much decorated Boro-born WWII Wing Commander Adrian Warburton, the pub is a welcome addition to the still rather barren Middlehaven area around the stadium.
Very much food orientated, the pub usually has 3 or 4 cask beers available.
Visiting supporters are welcome, no live TV football shown.

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Main entrance at FC United of Manchester

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Issue No.52 December 2019

IN THIS ISSUE

'Sport' statue at the Keepmoat Stadium

Stade News

ClubCall Crewe

Destination Doncaster

Brentford pubs





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STADE NEWS
VILLA PARK DEVELOPMENT PLANS

Aston Villa are planning a new club museum, ticket office and superstore, also the possibility of a hotel, for land behind the North Stand at Villa Park.
Villa have received planning permission to demolish existing buildings on the site, which include the club's current store, ticket office, and the offices of the training academy,which in the interim until the new buildings are erected would be used for excess match day car parking.
The club have also intimated, given the current 7,000 season ticket waiting list, that infill plans for the stadium may be implemented to increase the current 42,000 capacity at Villa Park.

CAPACITY INCREASE FOR AJAX

Ajax have revealed plans to increase capacity at the Johan Cruyff Arena, before the stadium hosts matches at Euro 2020.
With an average attendance of over 53,000 and a season ticket waiting list of over 30,000, expansion is essential to satisfy supporter demand and increase revenue.
The new seating will see the capacity of the Arena increase to around 56,000.

LEEDS ACADEMY AND STADIUM PLANS

Leeds United are planning a football academy in the City centre together with the expansion of Elland Road to 50,000, but the plans are dependent on the Yorkshire club being promoted to the Premier League.
Elland Road, with a current capacity of 37,890, celebrates its centenary this year the ground having opened in 1919.
The last time Leeds played in the Premier League was the 2003/04 season.


FOREST TO SUBMIT PLANNING APPLICATION

Following recent open days for supporters to inspect the plans, Nottingham Forest are expected to file for planning permission before the end of the year for the redevelopment of the City Ground.
The centrepiece feature will see a brand new main stand built, together with further additional new seating around the ground.
Work is expected to start next year on the scheme, which will see the capacity of the stadium rise to around 36,000.

REVAMP FOR VICTORIA PARK

National League club Hartlepool United are looking at the possibility of the revamp and redevelopment of Victoria Park.
Previous development plans, particularly for the Mill House side of the ground failed to materialise, but the club are currently looking at the infrastructure of the whole stadium to improve facilities and generate new income streams.
The 7,833 capacity stadium has been home to Hartlepool since 1908.



IN BRIEF
TORQUAY UNITED
National League South club Torquay United have announced they will be staying at their current home Plainmoor.
Plans for a new 10,000 capacity stadium, club Academy HQ, hotel, retail and residential development at Nightingale Park in nearby Barton, have now been abandoned.
STEETON
Rugby League club Keighley Cougars have terminated their groundshare agreement with Steeton, giving the North West Counties League club six months notice to leave Cougar Park.
Steeton have started the search for a new home, with the club's former ground Summerhill Lane ruled out as it does not meet Step 6 requirements.
STANDARD LIEGE
The reconstruction of Stade de Sclessin is planned to start in March 2020, and Belgian club Standard Liege hope to complete the works by 2023.
The capacity of the stadium will be 32,000, with the project including building one brand new stand, incorporating a new business centre, supermarket, and parking for 1,500 cars.

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CLUBCALL Crewe Alexandra

Alexandra Stadium, Gresty Road, Crewe CW2 6EB.
Founded - 1877
League - English Football League Two
Capacity - 10,153
Record Attendance - 20,000
Nearest Railway Station - Crewe
Club Website - www.crewealex.net

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DESTINATION Doncaster

Mansion House

A lively South Yorkshire market town ideally situated on both the A1 road and the main East Coast railway line, Doncaster and the surrounding area has plenty of attractions for visitors.
Founded by the Romans in 71AD, the town has a rich history and some amazing buildings, with the stunning St.George's Minster dominating the town centre.
The Grade 1 listed Mansion House on High Street, one of only three remaining in the country with York and the City of London being the others, has regular open days, events, afternoon teas, and is a favourite celebration venue in the town.
Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery is also a must see, including an extensive military medal collection in the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry exhibit, located within the museum.
The 19th century Corn exchange is at the heart of the thriving Doncaster Market.
Originally built as a concert hall, Elgar conducted there with the London Symphony Orchestra in 1909, the Victorian building is now host to range of retailers and craft outlets, complementing the adjacent outdoor market which has over 200 stalls.
Located on the Lakeside close to the Keepmoat Stadium is the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum, housing over 35 aircraft and artefacts from the former WW2 Doncaster Airfield.
The National Rail College is also on the Lakeside, fitting for a town which built the iconic railway locomotives Mallard, Flying Scotsman, and the Sir Nigel Gresley.
In the wider area of the town, you can visit the historic houses of Brodsworth Hall and Cusworth Hall, both with excellent exhibitions and gardens.
The Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Bessacarr is a fine family day out, with a stunning collection of animals including the only Polar bears in England.

Doncaster Info

The Corn Exchange

Travel - by road via A1 and A630, by rail via East Coast mainline.
Accommodation - good selection of the major chains and individual hotels in the town.
Pubs - Plough on West Laith Gate and White Swan on Frenchgate recommended.
Tourism Website - www.visitdoncaster.com





Doncaster Rovers FC

Keepmoat Stadium,Stadium Way, Doncaster DN4 5JW.
Founded - 1879
League - 
English Football League One
Capacity - 15,231
Record Attendance - 15,001
Nearest Railway Station - Doncaster
Club Website - www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk



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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS
Brentford Special Report

Griffin Park holds a unique distinction for a British football stadium, the only ground to have a pub on all four corners.
With the club's impending move to Lionel Road, we take a look at the four pubs and also the nearest hostelry to the new stadium at Kew Bridge, which Bees fans will be frequenting on match day soon.

Princess Royal

Basic but friendly one room Fullers pub on the corner of Ealing and 
Braemar Road. 
Nearest pub to the main entrance at Griffin Park.
A few framed shirts and general sports memorabilia on show.
Usually two cask ales on offer(London Pride/ESB), all live TV football shown.





New Inn

Lively and quirky multi-room pub with a big Irish theme, and a huge beer garden.
Lots of scarves and memorabilia to view.
Two cask ales available and good food menu served.
All TV football and Gaelic sports shown.





The Griffin

Rustic and homely one room Fullers pub, nearest to the away turnstiles on Oak Road.
Strangely lots of cigarette and tobacco memorabilia on show, another pub with a pleasant beer garden.
Food served in a separate restaurant area, no TV football shown.





The Brook

Formerly the Royal Oak, the Brook is as far removed from your archetypal football pub as you could imagine.
Stripped bare walls and floor, with no hint of any link to Brentford FC or the adjacent stadium.
Very pleasant environment though with two cask beers on offer, food served but no TV football shown.



Express Tavern

Originally a Bass pub (it's still served) next to Kew Bridge railway station, two minutes walk from Brentford's new stadium.
Superb ale house with an attractive exterior and a stunning quirky interior, there is a vast array of cask and craft ales to choose from.
Excellent and extensive food menu served, all TV football shown.



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Heart of Midlothian War Memorial - Haymarket, Edinburgh

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Issue No.51 October 2019

IN THIS ISSUE

Stade News

ClubCall Goole AFC

Spurs Stadium Tour

Aston Hotel
Birmingham






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STADE NEWS
BEES NEW HOME TAKES SHAPE

The Brentford Community stadium in West London is on course to open as scheduled for the start of the 2020/21 season.
With a capacity of 17,250, the stadium will be the new home for both Brentford FC and London Irish RFC.
Located at Lionel Road adjacent to Kew Bridge railway station, the new stadium is around a mile from Brentford's Griffin Park, home to the Bees since 1904.The site, whilst being restricted in size and situated in a triangle of railway lines, also includes an extensive residential development.

NEW WHEELCHAIR FACILITY IN STRETFORD END

Manchester United have received planning permission for new wheelchair facilities at Old Trafford.
The main changes will be in the Stretford End, where a new tier will be added to accommodate the extra places for wheelchair and assistance fans.
The existing staircases will be extended, and lift towers installed to enable access to the new concourse.


RAIL STANDING AT RUGBY PARK

Ayrshire Scottish Premiership club Kilmarnock have installed rail standing sections in the East and Family Stands at Rugby Park, the second club in Scotland to do so after Celtic installed a similar albeit much larger facility.
The standing sections, funded by the supporters group the Killie Trust, are aimed at attracting younger supporters to matches in general, and boosting crowds in the Family stand in particular.

RESEARCH FOR FOXES STADIUM PLANS

Leicester City have appointed a market research company to undertake a supporters study, ahead of the future development of the King Power stadium.
The Foxes want to engage with supporters and the local business community, to deliver the best possible facilities in the stadium which has a current capacity of 32,300.
The club have purchased over six acres of land behind the East stand, giving plenty of room for expansion to around 40,000.

POSH TO PURCHASE LONDON ROAD

Peterborough United have agreed a deal with the City Council to buy the London Road stadium, sixteen years after the club sold the ground to a property developer.
The Council subsequently bought the stadium in 2010, and the contract to return it to the club's ownership should be completed this month.
Posh are still evaluating a possible move away from London Road, and have promised full consultation with supporters on any future stadium plans.




NEWS IN BRIEF
AZ ALKMAAR
Netherlands Eredivisie side Alkmaar have suffered a calamitous roof collapse at the AFAS Stadion.
A large central section of the north-east stand fell onto the seats below, thought to be caused by a combination of storm damage and solar panels fitted on the roof.
AZ are currently playing home games at the ADO Den Haag stadium.
BRIGHTON
South Coast club Brighton and Hove Albion are planning to make the AMEX Stadium a cashless venue.
Catering kiosks and bars will start to switch immediately, with the club planning to make the stadium including hospitality lounges and the club store card payments only by the start of next season.
UEFA FINALS
The next three Champions League Final venues have been announced by UEFA.
2021 will see the Final in Saint Petersburg, followed in 2022 at the Allianz in Munich, with Wembley hosting the 2023 showpiece.
Seville has been confirmed as the host for the 2021 Europa League Final, with Windsor Park in Belfast hosting the 2021 Super Cup game.

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CLUBCALL Goole AFC

Victoria Pleasure Gardens, Marcus Road, 
Goole DN14 6TN.
Founded - 1997
League - Northern Counties East League Premier 
Capacity - 3,000
Record Attendance - 976
Nearest Railway Station - Goole
Club Website - www.gooleafc.com

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STADIUM TOURS Tottenham Hotspur

The newest football stadium in England and arguably by far the best in the country, the tour at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium is a fantastic way to experience this amazing new ground.
The meeting point for the tour is inside the huge club store, and after entering the concourse you take the lift to the top 5th floor of the main West stand.
This gives the first glimpse of the pitch from inside the glass covered corporate area, but equally as impressive from the other rear side of the stand, you get the most incredible views over north and central London.
The tour meanders its way back to ground level to take in the dressing rooms area.

Home dressing room

Strangely the home dressing room, whilst in decor far superior, is actually a good deal smaller than the visitors dressing room.
The tunnel area is huge, and includes the glass screen dividing the Legends corporate area, one of the most expensive in the stadium, from the players.
The business side of the venue is obviously huge for Spurs, with over 60 restaurants in the stadium catering for the corporate clientèle.
Making your way through the tunnel to pitch side, you get a real idea of how impressive the stadium actually is.
The pitch, which is in three parts is retractable to allow the switch to a different surface for the American Football games planned at the venue.
It only takes 25 minutes for the whole playing surface to be removed.
The 17,000 capacity single tier South stand is the real focal point, a stand already equipped with a rail standing area for when legislation will allow it to be used.

The Goal Line bar

The concourse underneath this stand is also home to the Goal Line bar, the longest in Europe stretching between each corner flag.
A nice touch is the aggregate in the stadium concourse floors is made from the remains of the demolished old White Hart Lane.
The tour then makes its way to the impressive media suite, with its dedicated area for the press, television, and the interpreters now required for the many Overseas media who attend the pre and post match conferences.
The tour then finishes back in the club store, where the new Spurs museum will also be opening soon.
Another new soon to open attraction will be the Sky Walk, where you can walk to the top of the stadium (40 metres high) then abseil down to the pitch.

The South stand

The new stadium has been a massive financial outlay and commitment for Tottenham, but staying on the same site has kept the club at the heart of the north London community.
After years of progression on the pitch including a Champions League final, the new stadium will certainly allow the club to progress off the pitch too.

Tottenham Stadium Tour Info
Times - Tours available 10am until 6pm Monday to Saturday
            and 10am to 4.30pm Sunday.
Contact - www.experience.tottenhamhotspur.com  Tel:020 3929 1882.
Prices - Adult £30, Student/Senior £27, Child £15.
Travel - by train from Liverpool Street to White Hart Lane(5 mins walk)

The East stand

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FAMOUS LOST FOOTBALL PUBS
Aston Hotel Birmingham

Imposing, gothic style pub on Witton Road just yards from Villa Park, the Aston Hotel was always a favourite football watering hole.
A former Midlands beer favourite Ansells pub, the brewery was nearby at Aston Cross, the Aston was hugely popular with Villa and visiting fans given its proximity to the away end at Villa Park.
The pub, which closed in 2016 is now a sheltered hostel.

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Distinctive floodlights at the London Stadium

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