Tag: UK


Nod for Villa Park part-redevelopment

Aston Villa stadium update September 2023

The Premier League club Aston Villa F.C. have been given the go-ahead to finally start the £100m part-redevelopment of their home ground – the Villa Park in Birmingham, England (UK) – with work to renovate the Academy building off Witton Lane expected to kick things... » Read more


Forest transparent fan engagement plan

Nottingham Forest launches fan engagement plan

The professional football club Nottingham Forest F.C. (UK) has launched its Fan Engagement Plan in line with the Premier League’s newly introduced Fan Engagement Standard. ‘Nottingham Forest’ stated that in November 2022, the Premier League clubs voted unanimously in favor of the Fan... » Read more


Racecourse Ground ‘Kop’ stand work delay

New stand at Wrexham will not be open in time

A new 5,500-seat stand at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham, Wales (UK) will not open in time for the next season. ‘BBC’ stated that there is no start date for work on the ‘Kop’, and it is expected to take 12 months to build. The ‘Kop’ standing area has been unused since 2008 on safety... » Read more


Boylan bow out as Wembley Stadium Director

Wembley stadium director to step down

Ending a nine-year management tenure at the Wembley Stadium in Wembley, London (UK), the Stadium Director Liam Boylan is vacating the role. ‘Access All Areas’ stated that the above announcement comes at the end of a Summer season that has seen the stadium, which is celebrating its 100th... » Read more


Oxford United venue plans nod with provisos

Oxford United stadium approved

Controversial plans for the League One team Oxford United F.C.’s (UK) new football stadium have edged closer to reality after the County Council agreed on September 19th to sell land to the football club. ‘OxfordshireLive’ stated that the Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet made the... » Read more


Sunderland venues to bask in all its 5G glory

5G funding boost for two Sunderland venues

The British Esports National Esports Performance Campus (NEPC) in Sunderland (UK) is getting 5G connectivity as part of a £5.7m grant funding boost. ‘ESPORTS NEWS UK’ stated that Championship club Sunderland A.F.C.’s residence – the Stadium of Light football ground in Sunderland,... » Read more


MCC launch ambitious sustainability goals

Lords Cricket Ground launches net zero carbon strategy

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) (UK) recently announced the ambitious objective of becoming carbon neutral by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2040. ‘LORD’S’ stated that the launch of a Net Zero Carbon Strategy will see various projects across the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, England... » Read more


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