Monthly Archives: August 2009
Upton Park violence will “not” harm 2018 bid
The Football Association has stated that the last week’s crowd trouble at West Ham will not affect England’s 2018 World Cup bid. The fighting outside Upton Park alongside many supporters running onto the pitch highlighted a form of football hooliganism that … Continue reading
What are the chances of a successful Nottingham host bid for 2018?
Well, firstly, what is there in Nottingham? The oldest football league club and former European club winners, of course! And a first-class cricket club, and the East Midlands airport, and, ahem……Hooters. The list is endless. Compared to some of the … Continue reading
Football Freestyler backs Milton Keynes as host city
Keepy uppy world record breaker Dan Magness has backed the bid for Milton Keynes to become a 2018 World Cup host city. Dan smashed the Guinness World Record and received worldwide fame earlier this year after keeping a ball in … Continue reading
Plymouth enter race to become World Cup host
Plymouth have become the 16th city to submit an application to become a host city for the 2018 World Cup if England are successful with their campaign. The bid consortium will be led by Plymouth Argyle FC and will incorporate … Continue reading
USA launch World Cup bid website
The United States has revealed their new bid website in an effort to promote their campaign to secure the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The website, goUSAbid.com, also unveils the new bid theme: “The Game is in US” along with the … Continue reading
Sheffield Wednesday to revamp Hillsborough
Sheffield Wednesday has announced that their Hillsborough stadium is to undergo a £22 million pound redevelopment. The revamp includes increasing the ground’s capacity from 39,000 to 45,000 which will allow it to be chosen as a World Cup designated ground. … Continue reading
