Manchester United Investigating Plans For Old Trafford Redevelopment
Manchester United intend to develop Old Trafford, and have given a progress update to fans an supporters.
The club have not yet appointed a preferred partner for the work. Planners competing for the contract have offered a variety of schemes, and Man Utd remain open to all their ideas regarding their site redevelopment.
The Ageas Bowl Partners With Halo Solutions On Event Safety
The Ageas Bowl, the home of Hampshire Cricket and the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl hotel, has partnered with Halo Solutions to streamline event safety and security at the ground. With a flexible capacity of up to 25,000 the ground regularly hosts international matches as well as local home games. The iconic stadium is also a major outdoor concert location with a show capacity of 35,000 people and has hosted some of the world's biggest music names including Oasis, Neil Diamond, Barry Manilow, The Who and Billy Joel. The Hilton at the Ageas Bowl, which is also onsite, hosts conferences and events for up to 700 people.
Selco Bowled Over By Warwickshire Partnership
A long-standing partnership between Selco Builders Warehouse and reigning LV= Insurance County Champions Warwickshire County Cricket Club has been extended.
ASM Global Appoints Jen Mitchell As General Manager Of The AO Arena, Manchester
ASM Global, the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences, venue management and event strategy, has announced the appointment of Jen Mitchell, as General Manager of the AO Arena, Manchester.
The Impact Of the Sanctions On Roman Abramovich & Chelsea FC
● Premier League club frozen as part of action; proposed sale halted for time being.
● The Stamford Bridge club will be given a special licence to continue operation, but under limited terms.
● Stadium will remain open but the Chelsea club shop must close, no more match tickets can be sold.
● Fans who bought season tickets or individual match tickets before today can attend games. Refreshments will be served.
● Club can fulfil fixtures and pay wages of all employees, including players and coaching staff.
● No new player sales or purchases will be permitted under the licence, and discussions on new deals for players who are out of contract in the summer must go on hold.
● Chelsea can pay "reasonable" costs of travel to and from fixtures but not exceeding £20,000 per game per team.
● Pay "reasonable" costs towards hosting home fixtures, not exceeding £500,000 per fixture per team.
● Broadcasters can broadcast any fixture involving the club.
● Existing sponsorship and commercial deals will also be at threat, with Chelsea shirt sponsor Three ‘reviewing’ the situation of their agreement.
Chelsea face an uncertain future after Roman Abramovich has been added to the government's list of sanctioned individuals in response to the catastrophic Russian invasion of Ukraine. The government has announced sanctions against Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, after the Russian had recently announced plans to listen to offers for the Premier League club.
