Issue No.15 April 2015

IN THIS ISSUE

Belfry of Kortrijk

Stade News

ClubCall 
Nuneaton Town

EuroStade Report
KV Kortrijk

The Bootham York
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STADE NEWS
NEW STAND OPENS AT HARROGATE TOWN

Harrogate Town have opened a new stand at the Hospital End of the CNG Stadium, with the aid of a grant from the Football Stadia Improvement Fund.
With a standing capacity of 750-800, the stand also includes a new food bar and improved toilet facilities.
The club also have planning permission for a new stand on the Wetherby Road side of the ground.


SCARBOROUGH NEW STADIUM COMPLEX

Plans for the new Scarborough Athletic stadium have gone on show.
The proposals for the 2,000 capacity ground, to be built on the site of Weaponness car park, also include a leisure development comprising a 25m swimming pool, sports hall and squash courts.
The club, which plays its home games in Bridlington, left their former home on Seamer Road in 2007.

CAMPAIGN TO FUND QUAKERS RETURN HOME

The fund set up to help the return of Darlington to their home town for the start of the 2015/16 season, has reached its initial target of £225,000.
The Quakers plan to share the Blackwell Meadows ground of Darlington RFC, and are planning an upgrade which will see a 3,000 capacity ground with a new 225 seater stand.
The club are currently playing in Bishop Auckland.

IRON PLANNING APPLICATION DETAILS

Scunthorpe United have confirmed the details of their new stadium planning application.
A 12,000 all-seater stadium is due to be built at Lincolnshire Lakes, a short distance from Glanford Park, by May 2016.
The development will also house a new commercial park comprising offices, gymnasium and cafes.

PUBLIC ENQUIRY FOR BEES ?

Brentford may face a public enquiry to secure the final piece of land for their new stadium at Lionel Road.
The owners of an office block have objected to the issue of a Compulsory Purchase Order at the site.
The Bees plans to start work on the project in late 2015, for the 20,000 seat stadium, houses, hotel, and shops are temporarily on hold.


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CLUBCALL NUNEATON TOWN

Liberty Way Stadium, Attleborough Fields,
Nuneaton CV11 6RR
Founded - 1889
League - Conference Premier
Capacity - 4,500
Record Attendance - 3,480
Nearest Railway Station - Nuneaton
Club Website - www.nuneatontownfc.com

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EUROSTADE REPORT
KV Kortrijk

The Guldensporenstadion, home of Belgian top-flight club KV Kortrijk has a unique claim to fame - being named after a 1302 battle in the City between the local Flemish population and the French occupiers.
The date of the Battle of the Golden Spurs, July 11, is now a national holiday for the local Flemish community.
The stadium is quite basic and of traditional design, with single-tiered stands on all sides, and has seen a rise in capacity over the years.The club originated in 1901, and in its current guise is a result of mergers between clubs in the City over the years. 
KV are currently involved in the Belgian Pro-League Championship Round play-offs

Grote Markt

Kortrijk itself is an attractive City,the capital of Flemish West Flanders. 
Situated just 26 miles south-west of Ghent and 16 miles north-east of Lille, the City is part of the Eurometroplis urban area and remains an important region within the Belgian textile industry.
The first City in Belgium to pedestrianise a shopping street, much of the historical and compact centre is now a pedestrianised area, and walking is an ideal way to see the sights.
Attractions include the Theatre Square,the Medieval City Hall on Grote Markt, and the Broel Towers on the River Lys.
Kortrijk is also a bustling University City, with a host of lively bars and restaurants to cater for all tastes.

Guldensporen 
Stadion Info
Moorselstraat 111, Kortrijk 8501.
Capacity - 9,399
Nearest Railway Station - Kortrijk
Bus Line - 4
Club Website -  www.kvk.be
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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS
The Bootham Tavern York

Homely pub just outside of the city walls, last bar on the walk from the centre to Bootham Crescent.
Central, almost an island bar, with plenty of comfortable seating, disappointingly no football memorabilia on show.
Usually 2 or 3 real ales on offer, no food served.
All live TV football shown.
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STADE IMAGES

Colliery wheel at Sunderland's Stadium of Light

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Issue No.14 March 2015

IN THIS ISSUE

Durham Cathedral

Stade News

ClubCall
Accrington Stanley

Destination Durham

Springbok Pub London
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STADE NEWS
SPURS CLEAR FINAL STADIUM HURDLE

Tottenham Hotspur have cleared the way for their planned £400m redevelopment of White Hart Lane, after the family company fighting a compulsory purchase order for their Paxton Road site lost its High Court challenge.
Spurs can now progress to buy all the land necessary to proceed with the construction of a new 56,000 capacity stadium, just north of their current home.

UNCERTAINTY OVER DE KUIP REDEVELOPMENT

With concerns over the preferred contractor for the stadium construction, and the club seemingly unable to decide on the final capacity, Feyenoord's redevelopment of De Kuip remains clouded in uncertainty.
A new developer may now be appointed, with the capacity of the redeveloped stadium reduced from 70,00 to around 60,000.

YORK SUBMIT MONKS CROSS PLANS

Work is due to start shortly on the new 8,000 capacity stadium for York City at Monks Cross.
The contractors, ISG, have been appointed on behalf of the developers Greenwich Leisure Limited.
The scheme includes enhanced leisure facilities at the complex, and an extension of the City Park and Ride facility.
Work is due to be completed by Autumn 2016.


CHELSEA APPROACH BRIDGE DEVELOPERS

Chelsea are in talks with Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron, architects for the Allianz Arena in Munich, over their plans for the Stamford Bridge redevelopment.
The Blues are hoping to increase capacity at the Bridge to 60,000, within the existing site boundaries.
The work will almost certainly see Chelsea seeking a temporary home, with Twickenham and Wembley the most likely venues.

FURTHER DELAY FOR BROADHURST PARK

Problems with steel work and on-site storage has resulted in a further delay to FC United of Manchester moving into their new home.
Originally planned to open in September 2014, the club hope to finally take ownership of the Moston site in May 2015.
One of the first games at the ground will be a friendly v Benfica 'B', a match which will celebrate the opening of the stadium and the club's 10th anniversary.

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CLUBCALL Accrington Stanley

Store First Stadium
Livingstone Road,Accrington BB5 5BX.
Founded - 1968
League - Football League Two
Capacity - 5,057
Record Attendance - 4,368
Nearest Railway Station - Accrington
Club Website - www.accringtonstanley.co.uk

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DESTINATION Durham

With its Cathedral and Castle being a World Heritage site, ancient cobbled streets and stunning riverside walks, the historical city of Durham is one of England's favourite destinations.
Founded in 1093 and dominating the skyline of the city, Durham Cathedral is one of the finest examples of Norman architecture.
Palace Green, with the cathedral on one side and the castle on the other, is the perfect place to sit and watch the world go by.
Other attractions include boat trips along the River Wear, the Durham Light Infantry Museum and the Oriental Museum.
Being the home of a major University, the city always has a lively feel which is mirrored in its nightlife, although there are plenty of quieter pubs and restaurants to enjoy.
The city also boasts the impressive Gala Theatre and cinema complex.
Durham is the ideal base for visiting the rugged and often overlooked areas of Weardale and Teesdale, where you can enjoy fine walks and picturesque villages in a stunning, but often very quiet environment.
Beamish Open Air Museum close by is well worth a visit, and for cricket fans nearby Chester Le-Street is the home of Durham County Cricket Club.
Locomotion, part of the National Railway Museum is situated to the south in Shildon.

Market Place

Durham Info
Travel - by road via A1/A690
by rail via East Coast Main Line.
Accommodation - from luxury hotels to comfortable B&B's, also student residences outside of term time.
Pubs - plenty of choice and variety, the Half Moon and Market Tavern are particular favourites.
Tourism Website -
www.thisisdurham.com

Durham City AFC
New Ferens Park,Belmont,Durham
DH1 1GG.
Founded - 1919
League - Northern League One
Capacity - 3,000
Record Attendance - 7,000 (at Ferens Park)
Nearest Railway Station - Durham
Club Website - www.durhamcityafc.com

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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS
The Springbok London

Large one-room pub on South Africa Road, close to the main entrance at QPR's Loftus Road stadium.
No mistaking the allegiance here, the entire pub is painted in blue and white, and Rangers crests abound as decoration.
Not many seats to maximise capacity on matchdays, where entrance is for members only.
No cask ales or food served, all live TV football shown.


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                     STADE IMAGES 

Sunset over the Jose Alvalade Lisbon
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Issue No.13 February 2015

IN THIS ISSUE

StadeNews

ClubCall Falkirk

Lost Grounds 
Bradford Park Avenue

Beehive Pub Carlisle

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STADE NEWS
NEW BRUSSELS STADIUM DECISION IMMINENT 

A decision is expected soon on the preferred bidder to construct the new Belgium national stadium in Brussels.
Close to the site of the 50,000 capacity King Baudouin (Heysel) stadium which opened in 1930, the new 60,000 venue will be home to the National team and club side Anderlecht.



HAMMERS OLYMPIC SEATS ON SALE

West Ham have started the process of selling tickets at the Olympic Stadium, by offering current season ticket holders the chance to claim seats at their new home, but they must first purchase season tickets for the final campaign at the Boleyn Ground.
The club also report strong corporate sales at the stadium, where the Iron are due to move in the summer of 2016.



COVENTRY TO LEAVE THE RICOH ?

The future of Coventry playing at the Ricoh is once again in doubt, following the sale of the stadium to rugby union club Wasps.
The Sky Blues are committed to a ground-share for the next four seasons, but the club will now pursue plans for a new stadium in the city, in order to maximise match-day income as they aim for an eventual return to the Premier League.



ANFIELD EXPANSION UNDERWAY

The first phase of the Anfield redevelopment is underway, with work to increase the capacity of the main stand by around 8,500 seats in progress.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have received approval to build an electricty substation near the ground, which will generate enough energy to run the redevelopment project.


SPIDERS RETURN TO HAMPDEN

Queens Park have returned to playing at Hampden Park, following their relocation to the Excelsior Stadium in Airdrie due to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
In other Hampden news, the Scottish FA are apparently looking at moving away from the National Stadium, where the lease to host matches expires in 2020.


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CLUBCALL Falkirk

Falkirk Stadium,Westfield,
Falkirk FK2 9DX.
Founded - 1876
League - Scottish Championship
Capacity - 8,750
Record Attendance - 7,245
Nearest Railway Station - Falkirk Grahamston
Club Website - www.falkirkfc.co.uk
                                                                         

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LOST GROUNDS Bradford Park Avenue

One of the most famous of the 'lost' football grounds, Park Avenue in Bradford was one of the few venues to host both League football and First class cricket.
Opened in 1872, the ground was the home of Bradford Park Avenue from 1880 until 1973, when the club had to sell the site for financial reasons.
The stadium's record attendance was 32,800 for a match v Blackpool in 1944.
After years of struggle, the club were voted out of the Football League in 1970, and finally went into liquidation in 1974.
Park Avenue hosted its final First class cricket match in 1996, when Yorkshire played host to Leicestershire in the County Championship.
The cricket pitch is still used to this day by the Bradford College Cricket Academy.
Today, most of the perimeter wall of the ground still remains, with the site of the football pitch mainly covered by an indoor sports facility.

Bradford Park Avenue are now playing at the Horsfall Stadium, a 3,500 capacity venue also used for athletics, just a mile away from Park Avenue.
The club are currently members of the Conference North League.



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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS
The Beehive Carlisle

Large open-plan pub on Warwick Road, opposite the entrance to Brunton Park.
Part of the John Barras pub chain the Beehive is a lively pre-match haunt, although not particularly recommended for away fans.
Usually 2 or 3 cask ales on offer, and a full food menu served.
All live TV sport shown.
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STADE IMAGES

Backdrop of the Cleveland Hills at Northern League Stokesley

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Issue No.12 December 2014

IN THIS ISSUE

York Minster

Stade News

ClubCall Kendal Town

Destination York

208 Pub Perth

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STADE NEWS
Blow to Hoops new stadium plans

QPR have been warned by CarGiant, the owners of the land at Old Oak where Rangers hope to move, that they wish to develop the land themselves and will not sell to the Hoops.
The West London club had previously announced plans for a new 40,000 seater stadium, which would be the focal point of the regeneration of the 300 acre site, also to include retail, education and health facilities.

Name change for New York

Rotherham United have announced a six-figure,five season stadium sponsorship deal, which sees their ground now known as The AESSEAL New York Stadium.
The club are also hoping to develop a hotel and offices, but the land is currently occupied by the derelict former Guest and Chrimes factory which is a listed building with English Heritage.

Expansion at Firhill

Partick Thistle have announced plans for the redevelopment of the South End at Firhill.
The plans include a new 450 seater stand, together with 79 residential flats, office, and retail space.
The new stand will see the capacity of The Jags home rise to around 10,500.


Etihad works progress

Work is progressing on the 1st phase of the Etihad stadium expansion.
A 3rd tier is being added to the South Stand, due for completion next summer, which will see the capacity increased to 54,000.
The North Stand will then see a matching redevelopment, with work due to commence in September 2015 after the venue hosts matches in the Rugby World Cup.


No Sports Direct Ibrox

Mike Ashley's Sports Direct have given up the naming rights to Rangers Ibrox stadium, following a further loan to the cash-strapped Glasgow club.
Loans of over £3m have now been given to Rangers, whose financial crisis has been exacerbated by falling attendances.
The club currently lie 2nd in the Scottish Championship behind leaders Hearts.
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CLUBCALL Kendal Town

Parkside Road, Kendal, Cumbria
Founded - 1919
League - Northern Premier League
             Division One North
Capacity - 2,490
Record Attendance - 5,184
Nearest Railway Station - Oxenholme
Club Website - www.kendaltownfc.co.uk

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DESTINATION York

Mansion House

The ancient walled city of York, Jorvik to the Vikings, is one of England's most popular tourist destinations.
An abundance of history, marvellous architecture, and Yorkshire charm combine to make the city and its surrounding area a magnet for visitors from all over the globe.
The number one attraction is the magnificent Gothic Minster, which dominates the skyline of the city.
Other popular attractions include the Castle Museum, the Jorvik Viking Centre, and the National Railway Museum which holds the world's biggest collection of locomotives and rolling stock.
The Shambles is a must-see, a narrow medieval street with timbered overhanging buildings and quaint shops.
The city is also a delight for food lovers, with the famous Betty's tea-rooms and a host of restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets, also the Chocolate Story tells the history of confectionery in the city.
The York Pass(2 or 3 day) is recommended for visitors - once purchased the pass gives entry to over 30 attractions, a map, and discount vouchers.
A great way to see the sights is to walk around the medieval walls which encircle the centre of the city.
Further afield, a host of attractions including the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Castle Howard, and the Yorkshire Air Museum are all easily accessible from the city.

The Shambles

York Info
Travel - by road via A1/A64,rail via East Coast Main Line.
Accommodation - all major hotel chains, lots of good quality B & B's.
Pubs - superb choice from historical taverns to chic bars.
Maltings and Snickleway particulary recommended.
Tourism website - visityork.org

York City FC
Bootham Crescent,York YO30 7AQ
Founded - 1922
League-Football League Two
Capacity - 7,872
Record Attendance - 28,123
Nearest Railway Station-York
Club Website - www.ycfc.co.uk

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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PUBS
208 Perth

Large Tennents lounge-style pub on Crieff Road in Perth, a few hundred yards from St Johnstone's McDiarmid Park.
The only pub anywhere near the ground, and it is certainly more popular with away rather than home supporters on match-days.
Food is served Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but no real ale on offer.
All live TV football shown.

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STADE IMAGES

Archway at Anderlecht

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