Football & Stadium Management:
February / March 2025 Contents
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Southampton Football Club And Southampton City Council Announce Collaborative Vision For St Mary’s And Itchen Riverside
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Southampton Football Club and Southampton City Council are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining a transformative partnership to explore the redevelopment of the St Mary’s Waterfront area. This landmark collaboration aims to create a premier sports, leisure, and entertainment offer along the South Coast, benefiting residents, visitors, and the broader community.Luton Town’s Ambitious Power Court Stadium Plans Get Council Approval
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Luton Borough Council's planning committee have approved the planning application for The Hatters’ 25,000‑capacity Power Court Stadium to be built.Compact Tractors? It’s Kubota Or Nothing For Watford Football Club!
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When it comes to tractors, it’s Kubota or nothing for Scott Tingley, Grounds Manager at Watford Football Club. The club’s Kubota STW40 is proof that compact doesn’t have to mean compromise when it comes to providing the reliable power for maintenance operations at Vicarage Road, while a Kubota L2‑622 delivers impressive versatility at the training ground.Hörmann OktaBlock Strengthens Defence At Cardiff City
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Hörmann UK have announced that they have recently deployed their OktaBlock mobile vehicle blockers at Cardiff City Stadium home of Cardiff City FC. Providing the highest levels of security and safety, whilst maintaining excellent pedestrian permeability, OktaBlock has been installed primarily to separate and protect the stadium entrances in the car park areas.
Training Centre Renamed As Club Agree Avant Partnership
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Norwich City’s training base in Colney has been renamed the Avant Training Centre after the club agreed a new partnership with the UK branch of the Finnish‑established company AVANT®.How Will Martyn’s Law Change UK Venues?
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As UK venues prepare for the introduction of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, or Martyn's Law, the facilities management sector is evaluating how the new regulations will affect operations. Named after Martyn Hett, a victim of the 2017 Manchester Arena attack, the law aims to strengthen counter-terrorism measures in public spaces. Kevin Rowe, Managing Director at SafetyBuyer, examines the upcoming changes and their impact on stadium management.Albion’s Multi-Million-Pound Investment In Amex Upgrade
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This coming spring will see the opening of The Terrace, the new fan zone at the American Express Stadium. This will complete the first phase of a further £40m worth of investment in a range of improvements across the site, aimed at enhancing the matchday experience for Albion supporters.The FA Showcases The Latest Changes At St. George's Park
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When it comes to providing the best possible environment for the 24 England teams to train, prepare and recover, St. George’s Park never stands still.Safeguarding Doncaster’s Eco-Power Stadium With Hochiki’s Open Protocol
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The iconic Eco-Power Stadium, home to Doncaster Rovers F.C., has undergone a significant upgrade to its fire safety system. In partnership with JLA Fire and Security, the stadium has adopted leading fire safety manufacturer Hochiki Europe, innovative open protocol technology to ensure the safety of its 15,231-capacity crowd and staff. This strategic move has not only enhanced the stadium’s safety infrastructure but also streamlined operations and reduced maintenance costs.
OCS And Everton F.C. ‘Strike’ Five‑Year FM Partnership To Support New Stadium
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OCS has secured a 5‑year contract to provide integrated facilities management services to Premier League football club Everton Football Club.Weeding Out The Water Hazards
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Every sports club or stadium is legally required to comply with the HSE’s Approved Code of Practice (ACoP) L8 to prevent outbreaks of Legionella. Compliance has more than one benefit however, and can help you to be pitch perfect, as David Randlesome, National Sales Manager Water Services, for Legionella risk experts Swiftclean, explains.
Line Your Pitch With As Little As 1.1 Litres Of Impact Paint
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Maintaining world‑class sports pitches requires innovation and efficiency. Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) delivers an industry‑leading line‑marking solution with its new and improved Impact paint range for football and Rugby groundskeepers and sports turf professionals.BICSc Announce Prestigious Partnership With The Workplace Event
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The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) is proud to announce its official partnership with The Workplace Event, solidifying its role as an industry leader in the professional cleaning sector.
Don’t Score An Own Goal With Your Back‑Up Power Systems
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The recent floodlights failure that caused the postponement of the Portsmouth vs Millwall game highlights the severe consequences that power outages can have for football clubs, comments Russell Pritchard, sales manager at emergency power specialists, Central Power Services.Maintaining The Edge In An Ever‑Changing Stadia Landscape
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Necessity is the mother of invention—or, in the case of stadia, reinvention. To stay relevant and profitable in this increasingly experience‑driven, digital world, stadia must break all sorts of conventions, including the events they host and the experiences they offer, innovating through technology, reducing their environmental impact, and re‑establishing their role within the communities they serve.British Sports Surfaces Manufacturer Celebrates Record Year
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The UK’s leading sports manufacturer, SIS Pitches, has announced 2024 as its best‑performing year to date.Experts Reveal The Biggest Problems Facing Premier League Football Stadiums
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When a mid‑match downpour in May 2024 caused leaking from the roof at Old Trafford, it highlighted the aging infrastructure of the legendary home of Manchester United and sparked a conversation about the state of Premier League stadiums – many of which are decades old.Global Payments Returns As Official Headline Sponsors Of The Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2025
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Stadium Experience is pleased to announce Global Payments Inc will be returning as the official headline sponsors for The Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2025.
