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9 hours ago
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- BreakingNews.ie
Everton captain Coleman signs one-year contact extension
Everton captain Seamus Coleman has signed a one-year contract extension, saying on Friday that the chance to lead the club into their new stadium was a key reason to continue. The 36-year-old Republic of Ireland international signed the deal just three days before his previous contract expired. He was forced off in the first half of Everton's final game at Goodison Park last month with a thigh injury but is expected to be fit in time for next season. Advertisement "Thanks to the hard work of many people, we've been able to get into our magnificent new stadium and pave the way for a brighter future under ambitious new owners (Friedkin Group), which I want to be part of," Coleman said in a statement. Coleman joined the Merseyside club from Sligo Rovers in 2009 during David Moyes' first spell as manager. Moyes joined for a second spell in January, guiding Everton to a 13th-place finish. "In David Moyes, we have the perfect manager to lead us into a new era. He showed his abilities once again with the way he had us playing after returning last season. "As the man who brought me to Everton, I can't speak highly enough of him. He gets this football club, the standards required every day, and what it means to play for Everton." Advertisement Coleman holds the club record for most Premier League appearances (369) and is joint 12th on Everton's all-time list with 428 matches in all competitions, just five behind Dixie Dean and Leon Osman. "This could be a period of real change at the Club and I want somebody who can help deliver the messages of what it means to be an Everton footballer. Seamus has always done that and I know he will continue to do so as we move into a new era," Moyes said. Everton begin their league campaign away at Leeds United on August 18th.
CNA
14 hours ago
- Sport
- CNA
Everton captain Coleman signs one-year contact extension
Everton skipper Seamus Coleman has signed a one-year contract extension, saying on Friday that the chance to lead the club into their new stadium was a key reason to continue. The 36-year-old Ireland international signed the deal just three days before his previous contract expired. He was forced off in the first half of Everton's final game at Goodison Park last month with a thigh injury but is expected to be fit in time for next season. "Thanks to the hard work of many people, we've been able to get into our magnificent new stadium and pave the way for a brighter future under ambitious new owners (Friedkin Group), which I want to be part of," Coleman said in a statement. Coleman joined the Merseyside club from Sligo Rovers in 2009 during David Moyes' first spell as manager. Moyes joined for a second spell in January, guiding Everton to a 13th-place finish. "In David Moyes, we have the perfect manager to lead us into a new era. He showed his abilities once again with the way he had us playing after returning last season. "As the man who brought me to Everton, I can't speak highly enough of him. He gets this football club, the standards required every day, and what it means to play for Everton." Coleman holds the club record for most Premier League appearances (369) and is joint 12th on Everton's all-time list with 428 matches in all competitions, just five behind Dixie Dean and Leon Osman. "This could be a period of real change at the Club and I want somebody who can help deliver the messages of what it means to be an Everton footballer. Seamus has always done that and I know he will continue to do so as we move into a new era," Moyes said. Everton begin their league campaign away at Leeds United on Aug. 18.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
EFL club get update on £130m stadium as decision nears after warning they could cease to exist without new ground
OXFORD UNITED have released an update on their quest for a new stadium. The U's warned earlier this month they could cease to exist if plans for a proposed 16,000-seater arena are not approved. 3 3 3 Oxford are hoping to build a new ground on land known as the Triangle, near Kidlington on the outskirts of the city. The club currently play at the Kassam Stadium, with their lease set to expire in 2026. Last month, Oxford confirmed they had negotiated a two-year extension with Fikora Group, the stadium owners. But they are still waiting for confirmation that they can start construction on the Triangle from Cherwell District Council. Oxford announced on Tuesday that the council were now in the "final stages" of their report into the proposal. In a statement, the club wrote: "Oxford United can confirm that Cherwell District Council planning department are in the final stages of completing their report for the new stadium proposals. "Following the latest review, the Club are continuing to work with the Council's team with the aim of securing a positive recommendation for the development plans. "Oxford United's planning application will be heard by the Cherwell District Council planning committee on 31 July." BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Jonathon Clarke, Oxford's Development Director, added: 'With the recent review showing our responses are nearly complete, we can all focus on securing a positive recommendation for our plans. "We have made it very clear that meeting the July planning committee date is critical if the Club are to maintain the required timeline to secure our future." A decision on the proposals had been expected earlier this year, but has been hit with delays. Oxford CEO Tim Williams issued a stark warning over the future of the Championship club earlier this month. Williams told Sky Sports: "When our lease at the Kassam Stadium runs out, we won't have a home and a stadium to play in. "If we don't have a stadium, there is a risk we won't have a football club. "It doesn't get more serious than that. "We have seen headlines recently about a new Manchester United stadium, which with all due respect is a want and not a need. "If Manchester United don't move out, they still have Old Trafford. "If Everton hadn't moved into Bramley Moor-Dock, they've still got Goodison. "If we don't move into a new stadium, we are homeless and we don't exist and it's an absolute travesty in my view." The U's estimate their £130million stadium plans will create around 1,000 new jobs and add £32m a year to the local economy. First unveiled in 2023, the stadium will include a 180-bed hotel, restaurant, conference centre, community plaza and would be the UK's first all-electric ground.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Popular non-league club get major boost to new stadium plans with current ground set to be demolished
A POPULAR non-league club has received a major boost in their hopes to build a new stadium. Dulwich Hamlet have had the next stage of the redevelopment of Champion Hill. 2 2 Southwark Council has to approve plans for the astro turf in the playing fields next to the ground to be the setting for the new venue. The cabinet members have approved the report and signed off on it, which can lead to the demolition of the existing ground. Local media claims that members agreed to the move to the Greendale Playing Fields so Dulwich can progress its plans. The club is keen to build an all-weather pitch and then a new stadium to "secure the long-term future" of the club. Reports have suggested that the playing fields will continue to be available for public use and stay in the council's hands. Dulwich chairman Ben Clasper has insisted the council's decision has been the "final obstacles are removed". He said: "Since the planning application was approved, the club has demonstrated that it is a responsible and committed pair of hands when entrusted with open land in the area and delivers on the expectation that we will increase sporting provision and community use. 'We look to grow that responsible stewardship with a new stadium that the community and council can be proud of.' JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Dulwich has played in the borough for the past 123 years and has been at Champion Hill since the 1990s. The club has regularly pulled in crowds to watch the team which has led to Claser to insist the ground is not fit for purpose. Birmingham give update on new £3billion stadium as they announce major development He claimed that 70,000 fans visited the stadium last season for the third year in a row. It has also been suggested that the club even had to STOP SELLING tickets to avoid going over-capacity. He added: "These repeated sell-outs are starting to cause negativity in our community. "They drive people away from the game and actually drive people away from SE22 on the weekends who would rather go elsewhere than risk the disappointment of being turned away.' Dulwich's plans for the new stadium would see it boast a capacity of 4,000 fans. There would be a "kick about" space as well as 219 new homes built in the redevelopment. Abandoned stadiums The Za Luzankami Stadium is set to be demolished despite once being the biggest ground in Czechoslovakia. Highbury Stadium is unrecognisable after it was abandoned and turned into luxury flats. Cathkin Park has fallen into disrepair despite once hosting England football matches. Prague's Great Strahov Stadium could host 250,000 people but is now abandoned. A 2014 World Cup stadium is no longer in use and has had part of the roof removed. A former EFL ground has become overgrown with weeds since being vacated five years ago.
CBS News
17-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Chicago Fire give sneak peek at renderings for new stadium at The 78 in the South Loop
Chicago Fire release renderings of new stadium at The 78 Chicago Fire release renderings of new stadium at The 78 Chicago Fire release renderings of new stadium at The 78 The Chicago Fire released a sneak peek at renderings of the new stadium they're building in the South Loop. The $650 million digs will be built along the Chicago River at The 78, a vacant plot of land south of Roosevelt Road. It will be privately funded by club owner Joe Mansueto and hold up to 22,000 fans. The design is an ode to the warehouses that represent the city of Chicago's grit. Construction is set to begin early in 2026 and the club hopes to have the stadium open to fans by 2028. CBS News Chicago spoke with club president Dave Baldwin about the decision to build in the South Loop. "It was important for our owner Joe that it was inside the city," Baldwin said. He said Mansueto fell in love with The 78 site, its accessibility and proximity to public transit, and how it was build-ready, with utilities in place. "Then Joe started thinking about how he wanted to acquire the land and Joe ultimate decided to take this himself," Baldwin said. Currently, the Chicago Fire host their games at Soldier Field.
