The North Stand Conundrum: How Aston Villa Chief Francesco Calvo Plans to Solve Villa Park’s Capacity Drop Monday, July 20, 2026 astonvilla villapark stadium capacity infrastructure francescocalvo football safety renovation fans sport Aston Villa’s iconic home, Villa Park, has recently faced a noticeable drop in its stadium capacity, raising concerns among fans and stakeholders alike. At the heart of addressing this challenge is Francesco Calvo, Aston … Read More
A Wheelchair User’s Matchday Experience Transformed at St Andrew’s by Knighthead Thursday, May 28, 2026 accessibility wheelchair standrews matchday birminghamcity knighthead disability inclusion fanexperience stadium Since Knighthead took ownership of Birmingham City, the club has made significant strides to improve the matchday experience for all fans, especially those with disabilities. St Andrew’s has returned to full capacity, … Read More
Why Aston Villa Will Not Screen Europa League Final at Villa Park Saturday, May 9, 2026 astonvilla villapark europaleague northstand redevelopment stadium football fans watchparty construction sport Aston Villa have confirmed that due to ongoing redevelopment at Villa Park, fans will not be able to watch the Europa League final on the big screen at the stadium. Construction on the North Stand is set to begin immediately … Read More
Historic Birmingham Speed Skate Track to Relocate Amid Stadium Development Tuesday, March 17, 2026 birmingham speedskate relocation development stadium council farnborough castlevale sportsquarter birminghamwheels sport Birmingham City Council has announced plans to relocate the historic speed skate track formerly at Bordesley Green, making way for a major redevelopment project spearheaded by Birmingham City Football Club (BCFC). The … Read More
Perry Barr Stadium: A Glimpse into a Bygone Era Sunday, January 4, 2026 perrybarr greyhound speedway stadium racing heritage sports history community legacy sport Perry Barr Stadium holds a special place in the heart of sports enthusiasts and local history alike. Once a bustling hub for greyhound racing and speedway events, this iconic venue has been a cornerstone of community … Read More
Dramatic Edgbaston Stadium Transformation Takes Major Leap Forward Wednesday, December 17, 2025 edgbaston stadium cricket redevelopment radisson hotel warwickshire ashes birmingham wmca sport The transformation of Edgbaston Stadium has reached an exciting milestone with the start of demolition on the historic Raglan and Priory Stands. This marks the next phase of the ambitious £46 million Masterplan redevelopment … Read More