Naming rights bids sought for football stadium

Organisations wanting to back grassroots sport are being given the chance to secure the naming rights to the home of Scarborough Athletic Football Club.

Bids are being sought now from organisations interested in the naming rights to the ground.

The stadium opened in 2017 and represented a return to the town for the fan-owned club, after the former Scarborough Football Club folded in 2007.

Since opening, the stadium at Scarborough Sports Village has increased its capacity to more than 3,250 thanks to the on-field success of the team, which now plays in the National League North following two promotions in the last five seasons.

North Yorkshire Council executive member for culture, leisure and housing, Councillor Simon Myers, said: “This is a wonderful opportunity for an organisation to become part of the fabric of Scarborough and attach themselves to a team on the rise.

“The football club is at the heart of the community and provides access to sport for children of all ages. This is the chance to help the club to continue to grow.”

Scarborough is managed by ex-Manchester United, Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion footballer Jonathan Greening, who was born in the town.

The stadium is also the base of Scarborough Ladies Football Club and is widely used by the local community for football.