ROCKS ROLL ON WITH UPGRADE
BOGNOR REGIS Town have unveiled ambitious plans to give their home a major makeover before they return to action.
The Rocks are seeking planning permission to install a new 367-seat grandstand, floodlights, PA system and toilet block at Nyewood Lane this summer although the improvements may be delayed by the Coronavirus pandemic.
A new reinforced covered area behind the goal at the ground’s Seasons End is also planned to replace the cover destroyed by Storm Ciara, plus a raised disabled section.
The debt-free club also announced the launch of a fundraising initiative in response to calls from generous fans to help out, knowing 100 per cent of their donation will go towards the plans.
General manager Simon Cook said: “They are the most ambitious plans in the club’s history and will greatly enhance our supporters’ experience at Nyewood Lane.
“Funding for these would come from external sources such as The Football Foundation
and the Football Stadium Improvement Fund as well as from the club’s own funds.
“Since the start of the coronavirus crisis, we’ve been approached by many supporters wanting to know how they can donate at a time when revenue has completely dried up.
“Initially, whilst extremely touched and grateful for the concern being shown by supporters, we did not initially feel that we should be asking for money at a time when the issues facing football pale into insignificance compared to what so many are facing.
“However, supporters of the Rocks are nothing if not persistent, and the desire to contribute has grown with a number of ideas put forward to us.”