Archive for the 'Stadiums' Category

November 10th, 2011

Newcastle Owner Mike Ashley Looking To Rename St. James Park To Sports Direct Arena

Mike Ashley Looking To Rename St. James Park via Guardian The club's managing director, Derek Llambias, insisted there would be significant benefits. Newcastle hope to strike a combined deal for shirt and stadium sponsorship worth about £10m a year. "Our aim for Newcastle United is to continue to deliver success for the fans and everyone ...
November 6th, 2011

Video :: Manchester United renames North stand “Sir Alex Ferguson Stand” [Dedication]

Manchester United renames North stand at Old Trafford after Sir Alex Ferguson 7CTV on youtube shot some video from the stands as Manchester United announce before the game with Sunderland that they would rename the North Stand the "Sir Alex Ferguson" stand. image from here Check out the dedication video after the jump..... (more...)
November 1st, 2011

New Bordeaux Stadium Sneak Peak

French club Bordeaux is set to get a new stadium as one of the host cities for the 2016 Euros. Famed Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron (Allianz Arena in Munich, Birds Nest - Beijing) have been hired to handle the design. The stadium is set to open for the 2015-16 season and will have a 43,000 capacity. Video after the break. More ...
October 26th, 2011

Dick’s Sporting Goods Park x the first storm of the season…

Video : Dick's Sporting Goods Park - October 26, 2011 "The Colorado Rapids host the Columbus Crew on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in an MLS Cup Playoff Wild Card game. The area saw it's first winter storm of the season just a day before the game." spotted at the mls facebook page. Video after the jump..... (more...)
October 16th, 2011

Video :: LeBron James gets the full tour treatment at Liverpool FC

NBA Superstar/Liverpool Shareholder LeBron James visits Anfield Basketball legend LeBron James enjoyed his first ever day in Liverpool with a trip to Anfield After the jump see behind the scenes video of LBJ getting the full stadium tour treatment, spend some time in the museum, and even hit the LFC shop to pick up some wears.... ...
October 9th, 2011

Fulham FC confirms staying at Craven Cottage and plans to increase to 30,000

Fulham Football Club has announced plans to redevelop Craven Cottage to ensure the continued survival and success of the Club for future generations. As an established Barclays Premier League team and European competitor in recent seasons, Fulham FC now attracts over 25,000 supporters to matches at Craven Cottage on a regular basis. Changes must be ...
October 4th, 2011

MLS News :: The Vancouver Whitecaps open newly renovated BC Place against the Portland Timbers (video)

The Vancouver Whitecaps open their renovated home, BC Place, against rivals the Portland Timbers. Video after the jump... (more...)
October 4th, 2011

EPL News :: Chelsea FC and Chelsea Supporters having stadium Issues?

Billionaire owner of CHelsea FC, Roman Abramovich, is looking to clear a major barrier to leaving Stamford Bridge, by buying back crucial plots of land owned by Chelsea fans. Thousands of Blues supporters share the freehold to land beneath the pitch and the stands at Stamford Bridge as part of the Chelsea Pitch Owners (CPO) initiative set up in the ...