Saints push for new stadium

After many years of talk, St Helens vision of a new home is still far from becoming a reality, despite plans being drawn up for a brand new 18,000 capacity home last year.


The Independent Saints Supporters Association (ISSA) have now put the matter at the top of their priorities list as the World Club Champions look to vacate their Knowlsey Road ground and move to e venue that not only befits a team of Champions, but one that will actually meet 2009's ground criteria.

ISSA's campaign is bourne out of sheer frustration at the apparent apathy of the local council to put the issue further up the agenda and it seems somewhat unusual that a local council would be lacking in support for the only symbol, barring a fat comedian, that puts the town on the map.

Knowsley Road will hold some fantastic memories of St Helens fans as well as those that have enjoyed fantastic away days at the ground. But sport is about progress and Knowsley Road is simply not in a position to provide the sustained support that is needed in modern sport.

More information about the campaign can be found here.