Tag: England

Huddersfield Giants owner cancels deal to buy Shay Stadium

Article posted by Coliseum, June 24^th, 2026

The owner of rugby league team Huddersfield Giants has shelved plans to purchase The Shay Stadium in West Yorkshire, England. The BBC said that in March 2025, Calderdale Council approved the sale of The Shay to Ken Davy, OBE. However, Davy has now pulled out of the sale saying a small minority of... » Read more

North of England Olympics proposals come under fire

Article posted by Coliseum, May 20^th, 2026

Plans for a possible north of England Olympics and Paralympics have been criticised as “a missed opportunity” by London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan. The BBC said ministers have commissioned UK Sport to conduct an initial strategic assessment into whether the north of England could host the... » Read more

UK Football Governance Bill power to fans

Article posted by Coliseum, March 22^nd, 2024

A historic legislation to reform the governance of men’s elite football in England (UK) and put fans back at the heart of the game was introduced in the Parliament on March 18th. The ‘Independent Football Regulator’ to be enshrined in law that will give fans a greater voice in the running of... » Read more

Edgbaston game trailblazer for Green cricket?

Article posted by Coliseum, September 13^th, 2023

The third Twenty20 cricket international between England and New Zealand on September 3rd held at the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham, England (UK) was billed as the ‘Go Green’ game, which saw the venue run entirely off wind, hydro and solar power – something that will continue for the... » Read more

‘Everton Way’ ode to ‘Everton Giants’

Article posted by Coliseum, April 4^th, 2023

Engraved stones that fans can purchase to cement their place at the Everton Stadium in Liverpool, England (UK) are now on general sale. ‘Everton FC’ stated that the granite stones will line ‘Everton Way’ – a major feature at the site of the Premier League club Everton F.C.’s new... » Read more

Walsall F.C. finally break free from tenancy

Article posted by Coliseum, January 6^th, 2023

The EFL League Two team Walsall Football Club (WFC) announced on December 16th, 2022 that it has executed its option to acquire its home ground – the Poundland Bescot Stadium in Walsall, England (UK) – thus ending decades of tenancy. ‘Walsall FC’ stated that the club is now the... » Read more

Villa Park Phase One revamp greenlighted

Article posted by Coliseum, January 3^rd, 2023

The Premier League team Aston Villa F.C. today (December 22nd, 2022) welcomed the Birmingham City Council’s decision to grant planning permission for Phase One of the club’s redevelopment and expansion of their residence – the Villa Park in Birmingham, England (UK). ‘Aston Villa’... » Read more