Post by gateaux on Dec 15, 2009 13:51:00 GMT
at knowsley road. confirmation on what we knew but its good to know things appear on track (although i will still only believe it when i see it)
saintsrlfc.com/news/2215
SAINTS are delighted to announce that 2010 will be their final season at Knowsley Road.
The Club will move into their new stadium during the 2011 season.
“As everyone knows all relevant bodies have been working together to finalise the new stadium scheme,” commented Saints Chief Executive Tony Colquitt. “It’s been an incredibly complex process, accentuated by the wider economic climate. We will be moving into the new stadium in 2011 and consequently 2010 will be our last season at Knowsley Road.
“Whilst it’s exciting times, we also acknowledge that it’s only fitting that we celebrate 120 years at Knowsley Road. The ground’s history is interwoven with that of the town, its people and the game. We will announce a whole series of events early in the New Year that will allow all our fans to participate.
“We are including Saints Heritage Society, Fans’ Groups and the Past Players Association in our discussions. The activities are likely to include a special farewell game, Gala Dinners, the nomination of Saints’ greatest ever 17 and a whole range of memorabilia. The Club has already launched a heritage shirt that reflects the first ever colours the Club played in at Knowsley Road in 1890.”
The Club has also announced it will hold a series of Fans Forums over a week during February. This will allow Season Ticket Holders to view the venue’s layout and have the chance to reserve seats at the new stadium.
Colquitt added: “There is no better time to become a Season Ticket Holder. It’s only right that our Season Ticket Holders receive priority in the new stadium.”
The exact timing of new stadium opening will be confirmed in the next few weeks.
“It looks in all probability that we may have to play a few games of the 2011 season on the road,” Tony added. “We have already had discussions with the RFL who are fully supportive. We will announce more details at the Season Ticket Holders forums in February.”
saintsrlfc.com/news/2215
SAINTS are delighted to announce that 2010 will be their final season at Knowsley Road.
The Club will move into their new stadium during the 2011 season.
“As everyone knows all relevant bodies have been working together to finalise the new stadium scheme,” commented Saints Chief Executive Tony Colquitt. “It’s been an incredibly complex process, accentuated by the wider economic climate. We will be moving into the new stadium in 2011 and consequently 2010 will be our last season at Knowsley Road.
“Whilst it’s exciting times, we also acknowledge that it’s only fitting that we celebrate 120 years at Knowsley Road. The ground’s history is interwoven with that of the town, its people and the game. We will announce a whole series of events early in the New Year that will allow all our fans to participate.
“We are including Saints Heritage Society, Fans’ Groups and the Past Players Association in our discussions. The activities are likely to include a special farewell game, Gala Dinners, the nomination of Saints’ greatest ever 17 and a whole range of memorabilia. The Club has already launched a heritage shirt that reflects the first ever colours the Club played in at Knowsley Road in 1890.”
The Club has also announced it will hold a series of Fans Forums over a week during February. This will allow Season Ticket Holders to view the venue’s layout and have the chance to reserve seats at the new stadium.
Colquitt added: “There is no better time to become a Season Ticket Holder. It’s only right that our Season Ticket Holders receive priority in the new stadium.”
The exact timing of new stadium opening will be confirmed in the next few weeks.
“It looks in all probability that we may have to play a few games of the 2011 season on the road,” Tony added. “We have already had discussions with the RFL who are fully supportive. We will announce more details at the Season Ticket Holders forums in February.”
