NEWS UPDATE
Liverpool FC opt for original stadium plans
Initial plans for a new Liverpool Football Club (LFC) stadium at Stanley Park, which were drawn up nine years ago, are to be pursued by US-based owner John Henry. Te decision is likely to see alternative
plans drawn up by previous owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett ditched and will revive the original plans, drawn up by architects AFL in 2002. LFC already has planning permission
for the AFL plans, which would see the creation of a 60,000-seater ‘New Anfield’ stadium at Grade II-listed Stanley Park.
Saracens’ stadium plans approved
Barnet Council’s planning and environment committee has approved plans put forward by Saracens rugby union team for the redevelopment of Copthall Stadium, north London. Te Aviva Premiership team
will move to the venue as part of the project, which has been given the backing of national governing bodies for both ath- letics and rugby union. Existing facilities at the sta-
dium will be revamped as part of the £18m scheme, which also includes the construction of new, permanent facilities and the installa- tion of temporary seating. Saracens will play up to 16 matches a year on
Governing bodies for athletics and rugby union have backed the project
a synthetic pitch at the venue, while the local community and athletics club will have the use of the facilities at other times. Te existing main building, located to the west of Copthall Stadium, is set to undergo a
Spain’s Real Madrid came top of the Deloitte list
European football clubs report revenue increases
Te combined revenues of the world’s 20 highest-earning football clubs grew to more than R4.4bn (£3.7bn, US$5.8bn) during 2010-11, says Deloitte. According to the Deloitte Football Money
League, the top 20 clubs account for more than a quarter of the European market. Nine clubs recorded double-digit growth. German club Schalke 04 was the high-
est climber during 2010-11, moving up six places and into the top 10 for the first time. Napoli of Italy makes its first ever appear- ance in the top 20.
Gloucester CCC ground plans rejected
Plans drawn up by Gloucestershire County Cricket Club (GCCC) and Linden Homes for a revamp of the county ground have been rejected by Bristol City Council. Te decision has been described as a
“massive disappointment” by GCCC chief executive Tom Richardson and means that international cricket matches will no lon- ger take place at the venue. Richardson also said the council’s failure
to approve the development proposals had placed the club’s future in Bristol in doubt, hinting at a possible move to Gloucester.
redevelopment and a new permanent stand will be constructed to the east for use by ath- letics and rugby union spectators. Offering fully-covered seating, the total
capacity of the east and west structures will be 3,000, while the refurbished west stand would also house facilities for clubs and officials. Details:
http://bit.ly/wBU90c
Naming rights offered for Olympic venues
Te Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) has launched a formal process to secure naming rights sponsors for the Olympic Stadium, the Aquatics Centre and the Multi-Use Arena. Greenwich Leisure Limited has been appointed to operate the Aquatics Centre and
Multi-Use Arena, while an anchor tenant for the Olympic Stadium will be announced in May. Andrew Altman, chief executive of OPLC,
said: “Tis is a rare opportunity to become part of one of the most exciting new places in the world.” Details:
www.legacycompany.co.uk
Olympic Park MDC decision finalised
London Mayor Boris Johnson has confirmed a decision to establish a new corporation that will take over responsi- bility for the regeneration of the Olympic Park following the 2012 Games. Te Mayoral Development
Corporation (MDC), which will launch on 1 April and continue the work carried out by the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC), aims to be directly account- able to Londoners through the mayor. It will be called the London Legacy Development Corporation. Johnson also said that current OPLC chair
Baroness Margaret Ford will be interim chair of the new MDC until aſter the Games. “Building on the momentum already cre- ated by the Legacy Company we are on track
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Te mayor is to take responsibility for the Olympic Park’s regeneration
to grasp this unique opportunity and harness the Olympic legacy,” said Johnson. Baroness Ford added: “Te next phase of
the legacy work is critical and will require a great deal of attention.” Details:
http://bit.ly/ypzbJJ
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