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2021

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  24.07.2021 England: More English clubs go cashless

  Cashless solutions at Premier League stadiums are a standard rather than unique innovations. Other clubs follow such upgrades, with lower-tier teams adopting the same approach. Luton Town, Leyton Orient and Derby County announced their stadiums will be fully cashless.

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  26.05.2021 London: Leyton Orient extend naming rights deal

  As fans are about to return to Brisbane Road, Leyton Orient confirmed extension of their naming rights deal with the Breyer Group. The commercial partner stepped up during times of uncertainty.

2020

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  17.07.2020 COVID-19 crisis: English supporters to return in October?

  The government is preparing to reopen sports stadiums across the UK. While first trial events will take place in just 2 weeks, all stadiums could be open again only from October onwards.

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  30.04.2020 England: 341 games in five “regional hubs”?

  In case not all stadiums are available to host games of Championship, League One and League Two, the EFL is considering using stadium clusters to hold the 341 remaining league games of 2019/20.

2014

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  15.12.2014 London: Charlton Athletic fans ask uncomfortable questions about Olympic Stadium

  Red Robins’ fans managed to establish some facts that weren’t disclosed to the public before. And they go on, trying to figure out if West Ham is threatening their club’s future.

2013

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  06.03.2013 London: Olympic Stadium takeover for judicial review. Again...

  It's been barely two days since we've heard West Ham and LLDC are close to signing the 99-year lease for Olympic Stadium. Well, they may be forced to start over for the third time as Leyton Orient demand judicial review of the procedure leading to West Ham being selected in the first place.

2012

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  11.12.2012 London: Leyton Orient fans against Olympic Stadium move

  Despite having been rejected by the LLDC, Leyton Orient still hope to share Olympic Stadium with West Ham United. Their supporters apparently think the exact opposite with some 60% against, according to Leyton Orient Fans Trust.

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  19.10.2012 England: Ticket prices breaking new records

  And not the kind of records supporters would wish to see. First time ever average price for the cheapest seats in top four leagues (!) exceeded £20. That means ticket prices in England are rising at 4 times the speed of inflation – BBC Sport alarms.

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  06.10.2012 London: Orient hope name change will increase their chances for Olympic Stadium

  Now Leyton Orient, the club’s owner Barry Hearn suggests it should be called London Orient to become part of the Olympic Legacy. Is this attempt to strengthen Orient’s bid a good one? Hearn intentionally ignores supporters’ sentiments on that issue.

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  21.05.2012 England: Visiting 116 stadiums on a bike, scoot or on feet

  He’s neither an away-going supporter, nor a groundhopper. It’s also not a sports discipline, what he’s doing. Steven simply decided to visit 116 venues in England and Wales using his bike, scoot and feet. This is how Football Ground Tour was born.