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The five modern bars inside Hill Dickinson Stadium as Everton announcement made
Everton fans have voted for the 'fan-named pub' inside the Hill Dickinson Stadium to be named 'The Prince Rupert' following an online poll. Six thousand supporters cast their vote to name the pub, with the winner beating The Southall Arms 28% to 24%. Advertisement The Prince Rupert will now join four other bars in the West Stand of Everton's state-of-the-art new stadium, The Queen's Head, inspired by the pub where Everton Football Club was founded, Dixie's Sports Bar, a venue showcasing live sport from around the world and Kendall's Social, a space designed for music, entertainment and socialising before and after matches. The four bars will be in a special area named 'Village Street' where, in November 1879, St Domingo's became Everton FC. READ MORE: Everton to install another game-changing service at Hill Dickinson Stadium READ MORE: I played 500 games but never experienced an atmosphere like Goodison Park under the lights Advertisement It is another exciting addition to Everton's modern Hill Dickinson Stadium, designed at giving fans a more comprehensive matchday experience. The Prince Rupert will be open to supporters with a membership or matchday access to Village Street and has been described by the club as a "social and atmospheric space steeped in the heritage of the club". The winning entry pays tribute to the lock-up or tower that features on Everton's crest, named after a historic figure from the 17th Century. Other names in the vote included Toffee Tavern, Eddie Cavanagh's, The Royle Oak and The Giants Taproom. Those supporters in the Village Street area of the stadium will have halfway-line seating, as well as the cost of food and drink covered in their membership. Advertisement Over on the East Stand, supporters can visit Trinity Place Bar, also with halfway-line seating, with the club describing it as follows: "A place where the past inspires the future, a truly Everton place, a home within our home. Trinity Place Bar is the location for you to provide the 'Spirit'. "A contemporary, football-focused bar where Everton's history and identity is evident from the moment you arrive. "Celebrate the club's history through immersive media and treasured memorabilia. Socialise at the striking island bar with food and drink included featuring fan favourites and regional classics, from pizza and fish and chips to burgers and burritos." Seasonal Memberships for Village Street may now be sold out, but supporters can still register their interest for match-by-match opportunities.
BBC News
2 hours ago
- General
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Ipswich Town's Morsy: 'Goal is immediate Premier League return'
Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy has told the BBC the Blues have a 'good chance' of returning to the Premier League at the first time of asking. The Egyptian midfielder led the side to back to back promotions, reaching to top flight, before relegation back to the Championship at the end of the 2024/25 campaign. The 33 year-old midfielder has now made more appearances for Ipswich than any other club during his playing the drop, Morsy thanked the "tremendous fans" for their support last season. 'Dream come true' "The objective was to stay in the league and we didn't quite do it, so it was disappointing."We took loads of lessons but special moments at the same time."To play in the Premier League was a lifelong ambition, a footballing dream and not many people get the opportunity to do it. It's a dream come true." Despite 165 games for Ipswich and a total of 574 career appearances under his belt, Morsy admitted to still learning from the opposition Town faced in the top flight."I'm always learning, trying to improve and when you see some of the top guys, the way they operate. There's definitely things to work on and to develop". "The summer is about making memories with your family. Relaxing is important, the season can be stressful, so it's good to ground yourself and re-connect."There's different expectation. The goal is to make an immediate return to the Premier League which is going to be really difficult. We have a good squad and a good manager and we'll have a good chance". Morsy said the continued support from Town fans would be key to their success next season. "The fans have been tremendous in terms of support. They have always been there for us and we appreciate it massively, Morsy added. "They sing their hearts out every time and they support us through the thick and thin which is really important." "My message to the fans is to get ready to go again. Enjoy it, we'll need you home and away. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Free Malaysia Today
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Deaths, arrests mar PSG celebrations after Champions League win
Most of those arrested were suspected of illegally possessing fireworks and causing disorder. (AP pic) PARIS : Two people died and hundreds were arrested in France overnight as football fans celebrated Paris St-Germain's stunning Champions League final victory, the interior ministry said today. The epicentre of the euphoria was in Paris, which was a theatre of car horns, cheers, singing in the street and fireworks throughout the night following PSG's 5-0 triumph over Inter Milan in Munich. The ministry said 491 people were arrested in the capital when crowds converged on the Champs-Elysees avenue and clashes broke out with officers. Across France as a whole, including Paris, a total of 559 people were arrested, it added. The two deaths occurred as the celebrations took place. A man riding a motor scooter in Paris died after being hit by a car in the city's southern 15th arrondissement located just a couple of kilometres away from the Champs-Elysees. In the southwestern town of Dax, a 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed at a gathering feting the PSG victory, prosecutors said. His death occurred shortly after the match and 'during the celebrations', but the prosecutor's office said it did not know whether it was related to the Champions League final. It added that the perpetrator was 'on the run'. The PSG team were to hold a victory parade on the Champs-Elysees today, with tens of thousands of supporters expected to gather to catch a glimpse of their returning heroes. Overnight, though, AFP journalists saw police on the famed thoroughfare using a water cannon to stop a crowd reaching the Arc de Triomphe that sits at the top of the Champs-Elysees. 'Troublemakers on the Champs-Elysees were looking to create incidents and repeatedly came into contact with police by throwing large fireworks and other objects,' police said in a statement. Elsewhere, police said a car careered into fans celebrating PSG's win in Grenoble in southeastern France, leaving four people injured, two of them seriously. All of those hurt were from the same family, police said. The driver handed himself in to the police and was placed under arrest. A source close to the investigation said it was believed the driver had not acted intentionally. The public prosecutor's office said the driver had tested negative for alcohol and drugs. 'Day of glory' The majority of fans celebrated peacefully, but police in Paris said scuffles broke out near the Champs-Elysees avenue, and around PSG's Parc des Princes stadium, where 48,000 had watched the 5-0 win on giant screens. Most of those arrested in the capital were suspected of illegally possessing fireworks and causing disorder, police said. The PSG victory meant the club won the biggest prize in European club football for the first time in their history. One 20-year-old PSG supporter, Clement, said: 'It's so good and so deserved! We have a song that talks about our struggles and it hasn't always been easy. 'But we got our faith back this year with a team without stars. They're 11 guys who play for each other.' French President Emmanuel Macron's office said he would host the victorious players today to congratulate them. In a message on X, Macron hailed a 'day of glory for PSG'. Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo hailed it as a 'historic' win. A total of 11.5 million people tuned in across France to watch the match, according to figures given by the Mediametrie audience-measurement company and one of the broadcasters, Canal+.
BBC News
20 hours ago
- Politics
- BBC News
French police to give update as hundreds arrested after PSG Champions League win
Update: Date: 11:19 BST Title: News conference to start soon Content: We're expecting to hear from French police at a news conference scheduled to be held shortly. We're hoping timings don't slip too much and we'll bring you coverage in text here, or you can watch a stream of the police update (with English translation), by clicking Watch live at the top of this page. Update: Date: 11:15 BST Title: Water cannon and tear gas used during Paris clashes Content: Video footage from last night shows the moment police deployed water cannon and tear gas during clashes in Paris. This short clip shows some of the disturbances: This video can not be played Watch: Paris police clash with football fans after PSG victory Update: Date: 11:03 BST Title: Two dead and hundreds arrested in France after PSG Champions League win Content: Two people have died and hundreds have been arrested across France after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans celebrated the club's victory in the Champions League final, according to the French interior ministry. In the south-west town of Dax, a 17-year-old boy died after being stabbed in the chest late on Saturday evening, local media reported. A 23-year-old man who was riding a scooter in central Paris was also killed after being hit by a vehicle, the prosecutor's office said. Flares and fireworks were set off, bus shelters smashed and cars torched amid wild celebrations as PSG won the biggest prize in European club football for the first time in their history. The French interior ministry said that 192 people were injured and 559 people arrested, including 491 in Paris. Twenty-two police officers and seven firefighters were injured, the ministry said, adding that 264 vehicles were set on fire.
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Deaths, arrests mar French celebrations after PSG's Champions League win
The epicentre of the euphoria was in Paris, which was a theatre of car horns, cheers, singing in the street and fireworks throughout the night (LOU BENOIST) Two people died and hundreds were arrested in France overnight as football fans celebrated Paris Saint-Germain's stunning Champions League final victory, the interior ministry said on Sunday. The epicentre of the euphoria was in Paris, which was a theatre of car horns, cheers, singing in the street and fireworks throughout the night following PSG's 5-0 triumph over Inter Milan in Munich. Advertisement The ministry said 491 people were arrested in the capital when crowds converged on the Champs-Elysees avenue and clashes broke out with officers. Across France as a whole, including Paris, a total of 559 people were arrested, it added. The two deaths occurred as the celebrations took place. A man riding a motor scooter in Paris died after being hit by a car in the city's southern 15th arrondissement located just a couple of kilometres (1.3 miles) away from the Champs-Elysees. In the southwestern town of Dax, a 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed at a gathering feting the PSG victory, prosecutors said. Advertisement His death occurred shortly after the match and "during the celebrations", but the prosecutor's office said it did not know whether it was related to the Champions League final. It added that the perpetrator was "on the run". The PSG team were to hold a victory parade on the Champs-Elysees on Sunday, with tens of thousands of supporters expected to gather to catch a glimpse of their returning heroes. Overnight, though, AFP journalists saw police on the famed thoroughfare using a water cannon to stop a crowd reaching the Arc de Triomphe that sits at the top of the Champs-Elysees. "Troublemakers on the Champs-Elysees were looking to create incidents and repeatedly came into contact with police by throwing large fireworks and other objects," police said in a statement. Advertisement Elsewhere, police said a car careered into fans celebrating PSG's win in Grenoble in southeastern France, leaving four people injured, two of them seriously. All of those hurt were from the same family, police said. The driver handed himself in to the police and was placed under arrest. A source close to the investigation said it was believed the driver had not acted intentionally. The public prosecutor's office said the driver had tested negative for alcohol and drugs. - 'Day of glory' - The majority of fans celebrated peacefully, but police in Paris said scuffles broke out near the Champs-Elysees avenue, and around PSG's Parc des Princes stadium, where 48,000 had watched the 5-0 win on giant screens. Advertisement Most of those arrested in the capital were suspected of illegally possessing fireworks and causing disorder, police said. The PSG victory meant the club won the biggest prize in European club football for the first time in their history. One 20-year-old PSG supporter, Clement, said: "It's so good and so deserved! We have a song that talks about our struggles and it hasn't always been easy. "But we got our faith back this year with a team without stars. They're 11 guys who play for each other." French President Emmanuel Macron's office said he would host the victorious players on Sunday to congratulate them. Advertisement In a message on X, Macron hailed a "day of glory for PSG". Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo hailed it as a "historic" win. A total of 11.5 million people tuned in across France to watch the match, according to figures given by the Mediametrie audience-measurement company and one of the broadcasters, Canal+. vl/rlp/gj/rmb/bc
