Fleetwood Town’s club shop and ticket office will be closed on Monday 5th May 2025 Following on from Fleetwood’s final day of the season at Bradford City the Highbury store will remain closed on May Bank Holiday alongside the club’s offices and box office The club shop and ticket office will reopen on Park Ave on 9am on Tuesday (6th May) Keep up to date with all the latest goings on by signing up for the FTFC email newsletter Get closer to the team than ever before with news Get Directions We use some essential cookies to make this website work We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK remember your settings and improve government services We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports Lord Collins announced the launch of a new UK-Uganda Growth Dialogue between the UK and the Ministry of Finance The UK-Uganda Growth Dialogue will be a quarterly series of discussions on commercial deals business environment and economic policy to identify opportunities to increase trade and investment between the 2 nations It will unblock barriers to trade and create new opportunities for collaboration Lord Collins visited areas of UK investments such as Zembo which has received financing from UK Innovate and Private Infrastructure Development Group Funding has accelerated the adoption of electric motorcycles and other zero-emission vehicles reducing carbon emissions and saving the average boda driver US$500 annually on traditional fuel and maintenance costs The investment supports Uganda’s transition to greener mobility while creating new job opportunities My visit to Uganda reaffirms the UK’s unwavering commitment to building equal partnerships that supporting sustainable development and drive mutually beneficial economic growth in the region We are dedicated to working closely with our Ugandan partners to achieve shared prosperity and a brighter future for all Lord Collins and Uganda Airlines jointly hosted a reception to celebrate the new Uganda Airlines direct flight to the UK – the first in 10 years The direct flights are expected to enhance trade and people-to-people links between the UK and Uganda further strengthening the 2 countries’ historic relationship The introduction of direct flights between Entebbe and London Gatwick marks a pivotal moment in our efforts to deepen ties and foster mutual growth We are excited about the opportunities this new connection will bring Lord Collins of Highbury visited the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) which boasts over £25 million in active funding from UK Universities and Medical Research Council and hosts many British medical researchers for and a 35-year partnership with the UK including significant advancements in HIV/AIDS treatment and Ebola research enhanced disease surveillance and provided expert advice on controlling viral infections the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and other international and local experts to advance its mission UVRI is a leading research institute in Uganda focusing on viral diseases and public health collaborating with UK Universities and international partners PIDG mobilises finance for infrastructure projects in Africa and Asia promoting sustainable development through public-private partnerships Innovate UK supports business-led innovation across sectors with financial support Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details Islington Council’s Executive Committee will discuss and vote on proposals to close Highbury Quadrant and St Jude and St Paul’s Church of England primary schools The two reports – one for each school – outline the reasons for the proposals to close the schools and take into account all the factors that have informed the recommendations This includes summaries of the feedback received to each proposal during two public consultations and an assessment of the viability of all alternatives to closure The council’s priority is to ensure that every child in Islington has access to a high-quality education in a sustainable Some Islington schools face sustainability challenges in common with large numbers of schools across London in particular driven by low and declining pupil numbers The proposals to close these two schools is the last resort after all other options to deal with their sustainability challenges have been exhausted St Jude and St Paul’s Church of England Primary School has a 46% vacancy rate and the lowest pupil numbers of any primary school in the borough Highbury Quadrant Primary School is more than half empty and is operating with a long-standing budget deficit The long-term trend of declining pupil numbers combined with the way schools are funded nationally makes it increasingly difficult for these schools to continue operating and to provide their pupils with the high-quality educational experience they deserve The Executive Committee will make a decision on the reports’ recommendations on April 24 the council will provide dedicated support to help parents and carers find the right school for their children Nearby schools have enough places to accommodate all pupils without increasing class sizes to unsustainable levels Cookie Settings Powered by Onclusive PR Manager™ Ferenc Puskas may be one of Real Madrid's biggest legends of all-time five La Liga titles and netting 242 goals in 262 games did you know he once donned our red and white and scored goals at Highbury The Rothmans Golden Boots Awards luncheon on September 9 1971 had a very special guest - the Hungarian icon himself a striker so dazzling and so revered that FIFA later named their Goal of the Season award after him The purpose of the lunch was to unveil the 1970/71 Team of the Year which featured our very own Frank McLintock and Peter Storey with Ray Kennedy receiving the Young Player of the Year award In goal was the great Gordon Banks of Stoke City and England and he took great pleasure in receiving his award from Puskas who as one of the greatest players of all-time was a particular hero of Banks some bright spark suggested that 44-year-old Puskas - who had retired five years earlier finishing his career at Real Madrid - and Gordon have an impromptu penalty competition we opened our doors and Highbury hosted this rather remarkable event as member of the Gunners' groundstaff Pat O'Connor recalls "I remember walking down to the Clock End and seeing Puskas on the centre circle," said Pat back in 2018 "He flicked the ball up and juggled it all the way down to the goal and smashed it in the top corner What a player and what great team both Hungary and Real Madrid were in the 1950s and 60s Puskas still hit the ball like a rocket with that left foot He had put on a few pounds but seemed to love every minute of it "Also pictured is Jimmy Hosie - assistant groundsman at the time I recognise a few more familiar faces from back in the day too I was an electrician then and there were quite a lot of us on the groundstaff It was very much a different time and a real family atmosphere at the club There wouldn't have been any problem downing tools for a while to watch something like this take place "I've been an Arsenal man all my life - I grew up on Benwell Road To have worked for the club since 1965 has been a real privilege - this was just one of many many memorable moments from my time at Arsenal." Banks saved three - including this one - and the other flew over the crossbar into Pat and his colleagues Copyright 2025 The Arsenal Football Club Limited Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source MEN WOMEN ACADEMY CLUB Everything you need to know about our 24/25 European campaign MEN WOMEN ACADEMY ALL MEN WOMEN UNDER-21 UNDER-18 Explore our Help Centre for answers to common questions For all other enquiries please use our New Enquiry form Website feedback? Fill in our form Report abuse and discrimination here Check out our exclusive Wallpapers for desktop and mobile today MEN WOMEN ACADEMY Fleetwood Town’s under-21 side will face Sheffield United in their final home game of the 2024/25 Professional Development League season on Friday with the Cods on the hunt for back-to-back wins on home soil Town will face the Blades at 1pm on Friday (2nd May) following Tuesday’s victory thanks to a brace from Pele Smith The youngster netted twice in the 2-1 win over Bristol City the first being a stunner from distance from the nineteen year old The Cod Army face off against Sheffield United’s development outfit for the second time in PDL action this term having fell to a heavy 5-1 loss at Sheffield United’s Academy training ground Tickets can be purchased on the day or in advance at the club shop or by calling 01253 775080 Tickets can’t be purchased for the game online Supporters will be housed in the Parkside Lounge overlooking the Highbury pitch from the Parkside Stand hospitality terrace with tickets priced at £3 adults and £1 concessions If you can’t make the game FTFC Play will have you covered with a live stream of the fixture against the Blades on FleetwoodTV+ Join us at Highbury on Friday to back the U21s in their last game on home soil this term If you would like any more information regarding the ticket sales dates, prices, or any other general enquiries, you can contact our ticket office at Highbury Stadium by ringing 01253 775080 or you can email info@fleetwoodtownfc.com When you close your eyes and imagine a London neighbourhood images of Highbury probably spring to mind cute little pubs and leafy parks abound here It's also an area with the best of both worlds: central enough to have a real buzz and some exceptional businesses to seek out; while retaining a peaceful Highbury punches well above its weight when it comes to eating and drinking too – this might be the foodiest corner of North London From starting the day with a wholesome coffee and stroll to ending it with a post-club kebab Highbury FieldsSophie Knight9am: Walk around Highbury Fields with a coffee Head for a morning walk around the pretty Highbury Fields while admiring the homes that line the park. In spring, expect rows of daffodils, and in summer, shaded pathways towered by huge leafy trees. Grab your morning coffee from 13th Floor Coffee which operates from a truck on the grounds of Christ Church on Highbury Grove towards the top end of the park Website: instagram.com/13thfloor.coffee PophamsAdrianna Giakoumis10.30am: breakfast at Pophams Address: Pophams, 19 Prebend Street, London N1 8PFWebsite: pophamsbakery.com Upper StreetSophie Knight11.30am: mooch around the shops The Albion pubSophie Knight1pm: tuck into lunch at a local pub full-flavoured curries and mango lassis are thrown from the kitchen Backstreets of HighburySophie Knight2:30pm: head down to Camden Passage Market The team here also runs free comedy shows most evenings Also found along Camden Passage is the ever-popular Buns From Home which sells finger-licking hand-rolled buns and sweet pastries we recommend you try the most popular cheesecake bun: a circular bun stuffed in the centre with vanilla creamy cheesecake sauce Address: Buns From Home, 12 Camden Passage, London N1 8EDWebsite: bunsfromhome.com 69 Colebrooke Row6pm: cocktail o'clock Head to the bar with no name at 69 Colebrooke Row for one of the strongest cocktails of your life Many are mixed with pure spirits – think Martini and Negroni vibes – while others are seasonal Address: 69 Colebrooke Row, London, N1 8AAWebsite: 69colebrookerow.com Cacio e pepe from TrulloTrulloMing Tang-Evans7:30pm: dinner at Trullo This must be booked in advance unless you're lucky enough to get a walk-in with a little wait; you can pop into the adjoining wine bar for a tipple before dinner with wooden tables covered in white linen and topped with a candle diners can peer into the kitchen where grilled meats are cooked on an open flame while guests downstairs dine in a dimly lit brick basement with cosy alcove seating particularly the pici cacio e pepe– thick noodle-like strands covered in a cheesy peppery sauce The menu changes seasonally depending on fresh produce you can always count on the pici cacio e pepe appearing Address: Trullo, 300-302 St Paul's Road, London N1 2LHWebsite: trullorestaurant.com In need of a kebab? Noa is open until 1am on Saturdays. This isn’t your bright, light, greasy kebab joint; skewers of marinated lamb and chicken are grilled over the open flame and stuffed in a wrap along with fresh salads, pickles and all the sauces. Of course, doner and chips are also options, but we recommend delicious fresh kebabs. Noa also operates as a restaurant at the back; make sure to visit sober for the tastiest Turkish meal in Highbury. Address: Noa, 247 Upper Street, London N1 1RU Highbury-born chef Ben Allen trained up at Michelin-starred Alyn Williams at The Westbury and Steirereck in Austria before becoming sous chef at Brat. He now heads up the kitchen at the hugely popular (and critically rated) The Parakeet in Kentish Town he's agreed to share his favourite food and drink recommendations in Highbury with us Chef Seb has worked at some of the best Thai restaurants in London and sources all his ingredients twice a week direct from Thailand Their neighbourhood vibes spot offers great takes on Thai classics especially when craving something punchy and spicy Their Spicy jungle curry uses succulent braised aged beef pea & apple aubergines and is a must-have dish Recently we had the honour of working with Seb and the team on a collaborative menu here at The Parakeet where we worked together to combine their Thai flavours and ingredients with our fire cooking for a one-off menu and it worked a treat think Dusty Knuckle is possibly the best bakery in London at the moment It’s more than just a bakery though and their van in Highbury Fields is a wicked spot to pick up something on the go DK is all about their incredible potato sourdough which is legendary and the focaccia sandwiches they make for the ultimate lunch pick-up I also love their morning buns - a croissant style dough coated in sugar and ground cinnamon is the perfect way to start the day and a regular haunt for me and the kids on a rare weekend off This family-run Vietnamese spot is where I go for a comforting and the fresh herbs they use make all the difference A proper Highbury and Islington staple for a quick Trullo is one of my newest finds in the area It’s a wicked little neighbourhood Italian but it’s more than that They serve amazing handmade pasta and simple elegant dishes that let their quality ingredients shine Their pappardelle with beef shin ragu is a must-have for me A proper no-nonsense Irish boozer with a great pint of Guinness and a cracking atmosphere It’s the kind of place where the bartenders know your name serving Thai food in the week and classic pub grub at the weekends None of the food is going to blow your mind by any means watch the football with some mates and beer and some cheap pub food For more of these local area guides, visit the My Manor page.  Subscribe to hear the latest from Hot Dinners Please enable the javascript to submit this form By signing up you agree to our privacy policy About us  |  Contact Us  |  RSS Feed  |  Site directory  |  Privacy policy  |  Log in/out Join 50,000 other Londoners getting exclusive news and restaurant offers from Hot Dinners. Please enable the javascript to submit this form By signing up you agree to our privacy policy See our previous newsletters here Friday, 7th February — By Isabel Loubser WATCH OUR POLITICS CHANNEL, PEEPS AN Art Deco gem with its famous marble halls and grand stands Arsenal’s old Highbury stadium still commands a special affection among the fans But the charm is wearing a little thin for some of the leaseholders who moved into new flats after the ground’s redevelopment as “Highbury Square” It has now been five years since residents were told their homes posed a possible fire hazard due to the cladding used but the site still requires men in hi-vis jackets to patrol the corridors on a 24-hour “waking watch” The fire marshals are there – at a cost of more than £100,000 a month – because the flats remain potentially unsafe and loved the magic of living in his club’s former stadium Now he and his partner want to sell up and buy a house but they say they can’t because their flat is unmortgage­able due to the cladding “It’s just one nightmare after the other,” he told the Tribune then you’re selling for cash at a huge loss the rush to secure a unique property steeped in football history saw former Arsenal players get involved with legendary winger Robert Pires buying one at the time But the properties appear to have plummeted in value amid the uncertainty over fire safety risks In a city where the price of homes normally goes up Land Registry records show some flats in the South Stand apartments being sold for thousands of pounds less than they were bought for almost a decade ago A fire marshal at Highbury Square this week said that when they tried to remortgage their home they were unable to secure a loan I’m not looking to sell or move any time soon “Some people who have kids have been trapped in one bedroom for years.” Arsenal Holdings Limited remains the freeholder of the apartments Mr Mehmet said: “I’m a total Arsenal fan boy reimburse us the million-odd quid that they owe us at the moment – for the patrols the costs of the tests that have to be done Residents pay a service charge which they say would not be so high if the costs of the waking watch patrol was not required Another resident told the Tribune: “Arsenal have got a lot of money So why are they making our lives difficult The cost of one player could pay for works on five buildings like this a leaseholder who bought a flat in 2017 but did not want his surname published said a drawn-out process had been frustrating He said: “I haven’t got time to attend the cladding meetings they’re just kicking the can down the road An Arsenal spokesperson said: “Highbury Holdings Limited continues to engage constructively with Highbury Square Management Company Limited to identify and agree the best way for the parties to rectify relevant defects arising from the original building works “Highbury Holdings Limited takes this matter seriously and it has appointed experts to undertake this process and to liaise with Highbury Square Management Company Limited’s experts “The process is ongoing and there are complex and technical matters for the experts to work through “It is Highbury Holdings Limited’s intention to continue to engage constructively with Highbury Square Management Company Limited and its experts in order to resolve matters as soon as practically possible.” • Islington North MP Jeremy Corbyn is not shy about talking about his support for Arsenal but said he was “extremely disappointed” with the lack of progress at Highbury Square “Leaseholders have been stung with very high insurance bills,” he said “Also paying for waking watch most of the time and uncertainty because they cannot move and they cannot sell their flats if that’s what they choose to do.” Mr Corbyn added that he had approached Lord Harris but was said he was “dissatisfied with the answers I have received” He added: “I’ve taken the matter up with the government and insisted that they make the freeholders and the contractors pay for the removal of all the dangerous cladding to give the residents peace of mind.” Fleetwood Town Wrens Ladies First Team are set to play League leader Wythenshawe Women at Highbury on Sunday 27 April for a 2:30pm kick-off We are happy to announce that the Club’s official women’s team will be playing at Highbury for the last game of their season in the Northwest Women’s Regional League The match at Highbury on Sunday 27 April will kick-off at 2:30pm and we hope to see as many of you there as possible to support our Wrens!  Tickets are now on sale in store at Highbury or online here. and Under-16s are FREE entry with tickets available to buy online up to 2.30pm on the day the summer brings a new challenge for the groundsmen at each club as they now look to undertake the renovations of the playing surfaces at Highbury and Poolfoot ahead of the new campaign The surface of the pitch at Highbury was dug up on Monday which saw an aggressive form of scarification that removes the roots from the pitch with a second go over which took place the following morning With the club noticing some drainage issues over the last two seasons on the Highbury Stand side there was a decision made to insert drains on the far side of the pitch This will make a big difference going forward Once the new drains have been installed later this week the Groundstaff team will then heavily sand dress the whole pitch start the aeration process and then start to seed and fertilise the pitch ahead of the weekend Stay tuned as we will keep you up to date with what’s going on at Highbury Make sure to check out the gallery of images in this article above!  Fleetwood Town’s Under-21s played host to Birmingham City on Friday with the hosts losing 3-0 against the Blues on a sunny afternoon at Highbury Birmingham took the lead with five minutes left of the first half after one of the Blues was fouled inside the Town penalty area Dan Isichei sent Oli Bellizia the wrong way from 12-yards to give them a narrow head at the interval Nathan Pond’s side did have their chances down the other end throughout the first half but weren’t clinical enough in the final third to take advantage Ronan Mansfield and Pele Smith went close within the first five minute of the restart – could the red and whites find the equaliser but the visitors Birmingham stood firm at the back and capitalised on the counter to score a second 13 minutes left on the clock Kurtis Havenhand made sure from close range to seal the win with Isichei getting the assist They did add a third through Cobi Maddox – who scored his first goal for their Under-21s Fleetwood Town can confirm details for a number of Christmas parties which will be hosted at Highbury Stadium at the end of the calendar year Five parties for the festive season are confirmed with three more set to be announced following the launch of the 2025/26 EFL fixtures This comes after a number of successful events were held in 2024 at the stadium The Parkside Lounge at Highbury Stadium will host their first event as we roll back the years to the 1908s with our ‘Back to the 80’s‘ night – set to be hosted on Friday 28 November 2025 The event will include a live DJ with all you can eat food stalls in the clubs premier hospitality lounge Fancy dress will be the order of the day alongside prosecco being poured for all guests on arrival The event will be followed by the Masquerade Ball on Friday 12th December which will feature a three course meal with a DJ playing all the best tracks until the early hours of Saturday morning The Little Cod’s Christmas Party returns to Jim’s Sports Bar on Sunday 14th December as Captain Cod and Santa lead the celebrations fro the little ones as they’ll receive a gift from Father Christmas after playing some festive games and enjoying some of your favourite Christmas tunes The Winter Wonderland returns after a highly successful event in 2024 A three course meal will be served with guests advised to ‘dress to impress’ for the flagship event of our 2025 Christmas line-up We’ll end with our first New Year’s Eve party on home soil as we’ll welcome in the New Year at Highbury Stadium on December 31st with Casino tables getting you in the mood with cocktails & canapés on offer before we toast 2026 together at Highbury Early bird prices for the three Christmas events start at £40 per person with the NYE party early bird prices coming in at £50 per person The Little Cods Christmas party will be priced at only £7.50 for Onward Card holders and £10 for those who don’t have a season ticket for the 2024/25 season Guests are advised to book in advance to secure the best prices by contacting sam.pirie@fleetwoodtownfc.com before June 1st when prices will increase as the festive period creeps closer Fleetwood Town Football Club is excited to invite supporters and businesses alike to register their interest in our exclusive seasonal hospitality packages for the upcoming 2025/26 campaign Whether you’re looking to impress clients our hospitality offerings provide the perfect setting to experience football with a touch of luxury From first-class dining to outstanding service and unbeatable views of the action at Highbury Stadium there’s something for everyone to enjoy Our seasonal hospitality packages include: With demand expected to be high and availability limited we are encouraging supporters to register their interest early to avoid disappointment Click HERE to submit your interest via our Microsoft Form you’ll be the first to receive detailed package options and priority booking opportunities as we gear up for another exciting season Join us in making your matchday experience unforgettable — we can’t wait to welcome you to Highbury in style For any immediate questions or further information, please contact our Commercial team at commercial@fleetwoodtownfc.com Fleetwood Town welcome Gillingham to the Fylde Coast on Saturday and we want as many of you in stands to cheer on the boys in red and white Town last met Gillingham in the 2021/22 season with the away fixture finishing goalless in Kent The home fixture – which took place on Saturday 11 December 2021 finished 2-1 to the Cod Army with Harrison Biggins and Tom Clarke scoring the key goals Charlie Adam’s side are looking to make Highbury a fortress this season CLICK HERE TO BUY YOURS ONLINE! If you would like any more information regarding the ticket sales dates, prices, or any other general enquiries, you can contact our ticket office at Highbury Stadium by ringing 01253 775080 or you can email info@fleetwoodtownfc.com Join us at Highbury on Friday 18 April as Barrow come up to FY7 to face Pete Wilds’ side in our penultimate home clash of the season Fleetwood come into this match after two defeats with the latest being the 3-0 loss away at Chesterfield They were missing skipper Brendan Wiredu and winger Phoenix Patterson alongside those already out for the season Barrow come to the Fylde Coast having beaten Walsall at the weekend Aaron Pressley turned Holker Street into heartbreak hotel for promotion-chasing Walsall as he sent Barrow on their way to a 2-0 win Striker Pressley’s third goal in two games came after 23 minutes as he tapped in a rebound after Tommy Simkin had saved his initial shot But in the third minute of stoppage time substitute Emile Acquah side-footed home Elliot Newby’s pass for the Cumbrians’ match clincher Below will be the pricing for the match on Good Friday: If you would like any more information regarding the ticket sales dates, prices, or any other general enquiries, you can contact our ticket office at Highbury Stadium by ringing 01253 775080 or you can email info@fleetwoodtownfc.com.  Fleetwood Town played out a goalless draw with Barrow AFC on Good Friday down at Highbury Stadium with Ben Whitfield for Barrow having their best opportunity in front of goal Fleetwood Town faced a potential threat soon into the first half but Jay Lynch pulled off a great artillery save to deny any chance of an early goal Mark Helm managed to get a promising shot away at the opposition goalkeeper the young striker’s shot was wide of the mark hitting the side netting from a difficult angle There wasn’t much in the way of chances for either team in the remainder of the first half Both sides strung together some well-worked passes and tested the oppositions defence equally Fleetwood had to dig their feet in if there was any chance of a victory Pete Wild’s side looked strong going into the second period winning numerous corners and physically fending off the opposition well Town nearly had a penalty early into the half but the referee indicated there were no grounds for a penalty kick to be awarded A lofted cross into the box meant that Tyler Smith was open for a free header this drifted wide of the mark and the scoreline remained level Danny Mayor played a well pinpointed pass to Kobei Moore which found him in enough space to turn his marker and curl one goalwards The loanee from Aston Villa shot flew just left of the woodwork meaning Fleetwood still had to search for a winner at this stage Neither team managed to open the deadlock – both teams matched each other’s quality throughout and it was a creditable point for each Four games for Town’s Under 21 side have been confirmed to be played at Highbury Stadium before the conclusion of the 2024/25 Professional Development League season Four of Town’s PDL fixtures have been moved to the club’s home stadium to see out the rest of the campaign The following fixtures will now be held at Highbury Stadium in April and early May: Town U21s v Charlton Athletic – Tuesday 8 April 2025 – 1pm Town U21s v Birmingham City – Friday 11 April 2025 – 1pm Town U21s v Bristol City – Tuesday 29 April 2025 – 2pm Town U21s v Sheffield United – Friday 2 May 2025 – 1 pm Tickets will for the first two games against Charlton Athletic & Birmingham City are now on sale with tickets available to purchase online & at the club shop at Highbury CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS Further details on the Bristol City & Sheffield United fixtures will be confirmed over the club’s social channels over the coming weeks Fleetwood Town have hired out their pitch down at Highbury Stadium and it’s fair to say it has been a huge success across the board the Club took on 33 different bookings from a range of different backgrounds charity matches and local grassroots cup finals The first Highbury Hire of the year came a day after Fleetwood Town won their final match of the 2023/24 season and this saw the Wrens Ladies play two matches back to back in the glorious sunshine on the Fylde Coast Highbury played host to a number of charity matches one which saw Town’s very own Business Club come up against a FTFC Staff XI – including head coach and former Liverpool midfiedler Charlie Adam and former Colchester and Tottenham Hotspur forward the night saw over £600 raised for a named charity Other teams throughout the hires donated their ticket sales and donations from guests in the lounge to their own chosen charities most being in the local area which raised over £2,000 in total – a fantastic effort by all invovled Talking about spectators and guest over the two weeks from those sat in the stands to those up in the Parkside Lounge watching games on the balcony Highbury saw over 10,000 spectators come through the doors.  family and friends coming from across the country it was great to showcase the hospitality at Highbury especially with many events returning year on year Team Stop Tournament was a new event at Highbury this year and the event saw 50 teams played matches across the pitch on Saturday 4 May 2024 It was an amazing tournament from start to finish with lots of young aspiring footballers (male and female) enjoy their day out The Poulton & District Primary League Finals were back at Fleetwood Town for another year and this saw 32 cup finals played across two-weeks from games in midweek under the new floodlights to full days of finals on the weekends This saw mixed teams battle it out for cup glory but also it saw girls cup finals take place on the Highbury pitch It was amazing to see how much footballing talent we have in the North West and on the Fylde Coast as well as seeing those play with smiles on their faces Fleetwood Town International Football Academy (FTIFA) made the most of the pitch hirings this year They held two showcase events for those on the current programmes as well as inviting those from the Steven Gerrard Academy and many more down to sample life as a professional footballer The Club would like to thank all those who booked out the pitch this off-season We hope to see many of you return next year for Highbury Hires as well as make it bigger and better than ever before All images provided for this article were taken by Adam Gee Photography Fleetwood Town will host Chesterfield on Boxing Day in Sky Bet League Two now is the perfect time to buy your tickets and support Fleetwood from the stands BUY YOUR MATCH TICKETS ONLINE! Chesterfield come into this game on the back of four straight wins in all competitions Paul Cook’s side beat AFC Wimbledon in their last fixture with Armando Dobra scoring the only goal of the game The three wins before came away at Carlisle United and in their home clashes against Wigan and Tranmere Rovers – will they make it five on the Fylde Coast or can the Cods put a stop to their festive form Here’s a list of the ticket structure for the game: To purchase tickets, you can buy online HERE, or you can contact our Ticket office at Highbury Stadium by ringing 01253 775080. You can also email info@fleetwoodtownfc.com Fleetwood Town can confirm that the club will host Premier League side Burnley in a pre-season friendly this summer The Cod Army will host The Clarets on Tuesday 23rd July Ticket information will be released in due course for this fixture Joey Barton will go up against his former manager Sean Dyche in what will be the club’s first home friendly of the summer before facing Championship side Preston North End on Saturday 27th July Below are the current matches for the club’s first team: Wrexham v Fleetwood Town – Friday 5th July @ 7:30pm Fleetwood Town v TBA – Tuesday 9th July (Portugal) Fleetwood Town v TBA – Saturday 13th July (Portugal) Port Vale v Fleetwood Town – Wednesday 17th July @ 7:30pm Carlisle United v Fleetwood Town – Saturday 20th July @ 3pm Fleetwood Town v Burnley – Tuesday 23rd July @ 7:45pm Fleetwood Town v Preston North End – Saturday 27th July @ 3pm To parkrun or not was the name of the game at 7am on Saturday morning this week with Storm Darragh giving us blustery gales I resisted the urge to stay in bed and while listening to the rain batter against the window reached for my phone to work out which parkrun in London was still on It felt as though each time I had made up my mind I was on the train to Hampstead Heath when a ‘it’s not happening’ notification came through So I stayed on the train and headed to Highbury Fields hoping the Overground would get me there in time As it is just a couple of minutes walk to the parkrun from the tube station there was plenty of time including using the facilities at the leisure centre right next to the course (the staff were so nice there!) We were greeted by lovely volunteers with big smiles and such a nice welcoming atmosphere Huge thank you to everyone who volunteered in the challenging weather all on tarmac until the very end and so it’s impossible to get lost then you have a bit of flat and then a downhill Somehow the weather seemed to be kind to us on the incline as the wind was non-existent on the uphill section Then we got battered by horizontal rain on the flat After one lap I embraced the weather and just tried to think that it added to the fun One thing I will say is the counting of laps kept me busy A few times I had to remind myself to keep count And I did check my time on my phone on the last lap to make sure it corresponded with my usual parkrun time and I hadn’t done too much or too little It was one of the most friendly parkruns I’ve done in London with people happily chatting to us newcomers I’ll admit that I couldn’t hear the talk by the Run Director too well as I was stood towards the back of the crowd and the wind was making it a little tricky The overall atmosphere was so welcoming though from the First Timers Briefing to those giving out finish tokens This week 338 ran or walked Highbury Fields with some very impressive fast times from many There were 20 volunteers that made it all happen Congratulations to Jeremy Yen for being first male with a time of 18:05 Congratulations also to Highbury Fields regulars Brigit and Lorna who ran their 400th and 200th parkruns today Many thanks again to the volunteers today who came out in the storm to set up I hope you all had a warm drink and hearty breakfast after your efforts If you’re looking for a friendly parkrun that’s easy to get to on the tube mostly on tarmac and has a friendly atmosphere I can definitely recommend Highbury Fields © parkrun Limited (Company Number: 07289574) No part of this site may be reproduced in whole or in part in any manner without the permission of the copyright owner. Frameworks, 2 Sheen Road, Richmond, TW9 1AE Jake Missing It’s a thriving residential neighbourhood and home to some great places to eat SandwichesBakery/Cafe Dalston The Dusty Knuckle is a Dalston bakery and café making superb sandwiches Jake has always been in London but still makes a wrong turn in Soho ‘Row’ as BBC comedy brings a bit of Brent to the leafy streets of Islington Friday, 14th February — By Isabel Loubser Scenes for Amandaland being filmed in Ferntower Road RESIDENTS of a leafy Highbury street have spoken out about the “row” caused as filming crews made their road “look more downmarket” for a BBC series Neighbours in Ferntower Road – where houses can cost up to £2million – described how film crews had placed rubbish and an upended shopping trolley on the pavement to give the street a rather grittier appearance with some rumoured to be outraged that their road would be portrayed in such a way The transformation came as crews arrived to film Amandaland forced to move from upmarket Chiswick to South Harlesden is far from enamoured by her daughter’s new location said that the anger spoke to “huge levels of postcode snobbery in London” He told the Tribune: “I think it does underline the fact that people in N5 are quite postcode proud has always seen itself as slightly poor relations to the posh bit of Highbury a journalist who wrote about the transformation in the Daily Mail on Saturday with the swanky restaurants at the end of the road quite like the fact that we are going up in the world and here is Amandaland coming along dragging us down.” who operates a dog-grooming business out of the house a few doors down from where filming took place Writer Harry Wallop has written about ‘postcode snobbery’ It’s not like they’re saying Ferntower Road is grotty they’ve made it up to be a completely different area Another resident added: “If you’re filming I don’t know why anyone is that upset about it there were parking issues but that’s how it’s going to be.” other locals described how the filming process in itself was disruptive said: “I have a serious health condition and they didn’t take any of that into consideration They left all their stuff in front of our door All their stuff in from in front of the gate “They worked until 10pm at night with no consideration They stopped people from going in their houses “I don’t think they were too happy with the noise [from the dogs] “I got to meet Joanna Lumley and she was lovely” Town return to FY7 off the back of two successive victories with Salford City & MK Dons seen off in Town’s last outings Carlisle United are next up for Town at Highbury in our annual memorial fixture The Cods will come into the fixture following a win on Tuesday night in which Shaun Rooney grabbed his first goal during his second spell for the club after Ryan Broom struck home the opening goal in the first half Town will look to continue their run of form which has seen them climb to 13th in the Sky Bet League Two table ahead of the clash with the Blues The game will be our annual memorial fixture dedicated to remembering fans and those connected to the club who have sadly passed away the previous year Fleetwood Town will pay respects to those that have passed away during 2024 will sponsor the special fixture once again A minute’s applause will be observed prior to kick-off with names displayed on the big screen as a tribute Join us at Highbury for Pete Wild third game at FY7 in his tenure as he aims to continue his unbeaten start to his time on home soil CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR MATCH TICKETS Below are the prices for the Carlisle fixture: If you would like any more information regarding the ticket sales dates, prices, or any other general enquiries, you can contact our ticket office at Highbury Stadium by ringing 01253 775080 or you can email info@fleetwoodtownfc.com.  Fleetwood Town alongside Wedding Fayres Lancashire will play host on Sunday 16 February to all those engaged down at Highbury Stadium The event will start at 11am and end around 2pm with those attending getting themselves a free entry a free gift bag and one of our wedding magazines There will be a bridal catwalk at 1pm with Lula Ella Brides Bridal Boutique with a prize draw to be made after the catwalk The event will be bursting with wedding Inspiration and wedding suppliers that can make your dream wedding a reality – Here’s some of the great suppliers on site: There will also be entertainment showcases: Pre-book for you and your guests to attend on the day at weddingfayreslancashire@gmail.com you can just walk in on the day of the event but you won’t get the free gift bag and vouchers For details and updates, please join and share the Facebook event HERE! Deshaun James Tuitt was fatally stabbed in Highbury Fields in August 2022 News | Crime Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice A 17-year-old boy has been found guilty of fatally stabbing a teenager in north London’s Highbury Fields Deshaun James-Tuitt, 15, was stabbed in the Islington park shortly before 9pm on August 4 and was found running towards nearby police officers saying: “Officer On Wednesday, a 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named due to his age, was found guilty of Deshaun’s murder The court heard how the killer had travelled to Highbury Fields with a group on public transport while wearing a mask and carrying a knife He began robbing people in the park when confronted by Deshaun, who had been there for a birthday celebration, before he stabbed him. TfL boss sheds tear for Elizabeth line worker after 'unspeakable' killing Sister's 'heart broken into million pieces' as boy Two charged over fatal shooting of man in shadow of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with police discovering mobile phone chats where he spoke of stabbing ‘Huntz’ - Deshaun's nickname Met Police DCI Joanna Yorke said: “The boy denied stabbing Deshaun but it was clear that he had travelled to Highbury Fields that night "This theory was supported by the fact that “There is no verdict that can give Deshaun back to his family I sincerely hope that they find some comfort in today’s verdicts – my thoughts are with them.” Deshaun's family spoke of their sorrow at their loss All my friends that I went to school with have their firstborn children - except me,” said Deshaun’s parents “To the person involved in the stabbing and taking his life: he didn’t deserve to die like that "I want you to know that Deshaun was a son a nephew and a cousin to so many on both sides of the family so I want you to realise that he was a valuable member of our family they who have done the crime will serve the time.” The 17-year-old who was convicted of murder has been remanded ahead of sentencing on April 25 VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin New visa crackdown as Home Office plans to restrict applications from nationalities most likely to overstay New visa crackdown as Home Office plans to restrict applications BBC admits to ‘lapse’ in standards after Today coverage of Harry interview Ever wanted to replicate your favourite Fleetwood Town players by walking out at Highbury Fans and local businesses have the chance to ‘bring your boots’ and experience an occasion like a professional player with our Highbury Hire Package which start towards the end of the 2024/25 season walk out for the game to your preferred music track take the acclaim from the crowd and enjoy 90 minutes of football with customers then enjoy food and drinks in the Parkside Suite post-match Packages are now on sale for April and May 2025 with packages including the full match day experience at Fleetwood Town including a host of other benefits We currently have many day time slots available for Highbury Hires between April 29th and May 11th Price will be £200.00 per hour (minimum of a two hour booking) which will include access to both changing rooms and dugout access for managers and players to feel even more part of the game For further details on Highbury Hire packages, please contact the Jamie Hargreaves via email jamie.hargreaves@fleetwoodtownfc.com Fleetwood Town picked up all three points on Saturday after beating Cheltenham Town 2-0 at Highbury Stadium Matty Virtue’s 8th goal of the season and his third against Cheltenham Town this season was enough to give Pete Wild’s side a narrow lead going into the break There wasn’t much to separate the two sides in the second half but Mark Helm’s late injury time goal secured all three points for the Cods on a cold afternoon in Lancashire It was a fairly even start once again to the game at Highbury however it was Louie Marsh – who was making his full debut for Town after joining on loan from high-flying Sheffield United who had the first meaningful effort on goal The 21-year-old latched onto Mackenzie Hunt’s cross from the left and he thought he had opened the scoring with his glancing header but Joe Day between the Robins’ sticks got a palm on it to turn around for a corner The forward was involved in the next attack moments later when the ball fell nicely for him 25-30 yards from goal He went for glory after seeing the keeper on the line but he could only see the effort fly into the Memorial Stand behind the goal Michael Flynn’s side posed a threat on the counter and when one effort was deflected of James Bolton from distance Jay Lynch was on hand to keep the ball in play It was Virtue who gave the hosts the lead with a minute left in the half The midfielder scored a brace int he reserve fixture and backed that up on Saturday with a fine effort inside the penalty area – the keeper wasn’t getting close to that one it was more or less the same pattern as the first Town looked to take the game to Cheltenham but there were always nerves that they could get them on the break Ryan Graydon did go close just after the hour mark after latching onto Bonds’ through ball Marsh – who was involved in a lot of Fleetwood’s good play – was substituted just after the hour receiving a round of applause from the Cod Army Owen Devonport came on to add some physicality in all areas of the pitch Devonport nearly got his first league goal for the club with a close range effort but Day was there again to deny the hosts from doubling their lead at Highbury The game was finally won late on when Helm slotted his chance low and hard into the net after a long ball was played through to the midfielder on the counter attack Town now go into the game against Tranmere Rovers on Tuesday night with all three points Fleetwood Town were left heartbroken at the end of the match with Port Vale scoring a 96th penalty to make it 1-1 at Highbury Stadium in the Sky Bet League Two fixture Ryan Graydon scored his seventh goal in five games which meant to Cods were moments away from taking all three points against the promotion hopefuls there was late heartbreak as Phoenix Patterson conceded a penalty in stoppage time which was converted by Lorent Tolaj to salvage a point on the Fylde Coast the Cods looked focused from the first whistle Their first chance of the game was courtesy of Graydon who was being tightly pressed by opposition defenders He managed to get his shot away at Vale’s keeper Fleetwood came close again several minutes later Mackenzie Hunt’s corner found the head of Elliot Bonds at the far post with the midfielder failing to find the target Graydon caught the opposition goalkeeper off guard It looked as though the keeper caught Graydon in attempts to rescue the ball but the referee waved away the shouts for a penalty The hosts put in a battling performance in the first 45 minutes not letting any stray balls past and the attacking force looked like a threat on countless occasions With work to do in order to gain all three points Adam Temple needed to inspire his team for today with words of encouragement.  They looked fast and determined straight from the off and it was clear they looked much more eager to get the points on a glorious day in Fleetwood The Reds broke into the Valiants box twice in the first few minutes of the second half Ryan Broom made a darting run down the right flank and accurately crossed the ball in the direction of Mackenzie Hunt who made a powerful swing at the ball but on this occasion did not connect with his boot It looked as though Fleetwood were going to open the scoring in the 62nd minute as Mark Helm drove into the box with what looked like the ball glued to his feet He found Danny Mayor lurking on the edge of the box who struck it cleanly but could only see it end up over the bar and into the Memorial Stand A triple substitution came for Fleetwood in 65th minute Louie Marsh was replaced by Owen Devonport with Mackenzie Hunt replaced by Phoenix Patterson Jay Lynch made what could have been a decisive goal-line clearer just before the first goal was scored then following up a second save to deny Darren Moore’s Valiants After the scramble inside the Town penalty area the skipper [Brendan Wiredu] launched the ball up field to pick out an excellent pass to Owen Devonport The striker drove the ball forward from the halfway line all the way down the right flank and assisted Graydon to went around the keeper to score his 13th goal in all comps Elliot Bonds picked up the Man Of The Match award after putting in a solid performance once again on the Fylde Coast Fleetwood conceded a penalty four minutes into added time Swiss striker Tolaj converted his spot kick and equalised the scoring late on Pete Wild’s side were presented with a heaven sent opportunity in what looked to be the last kick of the game Patterson whipped a dangerous ball to the back post with James Bolton there to make it a dramatic finish to the game but he couldn’t meet the ball on the bounce only to see his effort sail over into the stand Take a look through the best snaps from Poolfoot Farm as the Town players returned to the grass to up the levels ahead of the visit of Swindon Town this Saturday Images taken by SLF Studios & Rosie [Work Experience] In mid-February, we invited requests from our subscribers for articles you might like to read on The Athletic as part of our latest Inspired By You series asked for a piece on Arsenal’s move to Emirates stadium and whether the club would have enjoyed more success in the short-term if they had not had to pay for their new home So Amy Lawrence and Chris Weatherspoon took a look Come with me on a stroll from Arsenal tube station Instead of walking out and turning right for the Emirates Within a few paces is the entrance to Highbury Square the apartment complex constructed on the footprint that was once the sacred cradle of Arsenal peeping over the top of the terraced houses of Gillespie Road.  Keep walking and let’s turn right into Avenell Road From here the iconic East Stand facade comes into view the keenest supporters would gravitate to the main entrance halfway along just after the dressing room windows where Ian Wright occasionally peered out and caused a commotion unchanged from the days when a commissionaire was on guard to welcome the players into the Marble Halls the poshest entrance to a football ground anywhere If we keep going up the road we can take a right by the corner of the Clock End where once you found the little Gunners Shop for years managed by the club’s former goalkeeper Jack Kelsey which traded in bits and bobs of memorabilia From there you can go in and see how the rectangle where the pitch was is marked out in the modern architecture — it is gardens now with the frame of the stands still in place as new blocks of apartments So if you stand there and half close your eyes so everything becomes a bit blurry your mind can spin back in time and half see the exact shape of Highbury.  In the 1990s the decision was made to move from this beautiful old football ground and noble ‘ends’ to try to suck the ball into into a modern bowl with a bigger capacity and an array of money-making hospitality options It was a head decision rather than a heart one because everyone loved Highbury and its unique soul A while ago Arsene Wenger was reminiscing about it. “You will laugh,” he said “Sometimes I drive in front of the Arsenal stadium now What if the sliding doors of the move stayed shut?  Arsenal were in one of the most successful phases in their history at the time of their relocation They had won the Premier League title three times over a seven-year period They played a style of football admired worldwide with players of the exquisite class of Thierry Henry Patrick Vieira et al transforming the image of Arsenal.  They outgrew the capacity of Highbury — once capable of squeezing 73,294 in but restricted because of the requirement for all-seater stadia to 38,500 How could they continue to punch above their weight financially they were very limited in terms of expansion In the decade leading up to the beginning of building work at the Emirates Arsenal hovered between fourth and fifth in the Premier League for gate receipts with all clubs a long way behind Manchester United their matchday income was £44.1million (now $57.2m) in their last season at Highbury compared to £90.6m for their first season at the Emirates More than doubling that figure for the future was an unstoppable concept even if it came at a cost in terms of competitiveness.  It was a business decision rather than an emotional one But what if they had resisted market forces Arsenal would have had different financial muscle The Invincibles team of 2003-04 might have stayed together longer By the time they lined up for the first season at the Emirates in the summer of 2006 only Jens Lehmann Freddie Ljungberg and — for one more season before departing for Barcelona — Henry remained from the iconic team who were unbeaten champions two years previously.  Wenger and the board made a conscious decision to focus on “project youth” as a way to compete while they were hamstrung by debt repayments on the twin building projects redeveloping old Highbury Arsenal might not have had to tighten their belts so radically they could have fought against the new money of Chelsea who raided many of their important players and perhaps competed with them for signings that once might have seen Highbury as their destination of choice and for a long time he had extra clout when it came to young players excelling in France So there is an alternative universe in which Drogba went to Arsenal in 2004 instead of Chelsea But by then Arsenal were already preparing for their big move by spending less and focusing that spending on cheaper targets maybe Vieira and Robert Pires stay on for longer than their departures in 2005 and 2006 respectively keeping the gang together to attempt to win more trophies and sustaining the attraction of Arsenal as a club for top players to join.  Arsenal’s debts were a ball and chain around their ambitions, and it didn’t help that all their plans to manoeuvre this delicate period coincided with a radical change in the football landscape as Abramovich arrived to usher in the new world of oligarch and state-owned football clubs The stadium project cost Arsenal around £390m and was self funded which would eat into their budget for many years.  One of the requirements to satisfy the banks into loaning Arsenal the money was a commitment for Wenger to stay for five years as an economics graduate as well as a top football manager Arsenal had to qualify for the Champions League three times during that five years and attract a regular crowd of at least 54,000 in their new 60,000 stadium.  Wenger regarded it at the toughest period of his career It would have been easier to stay at Highbury If he did not have that same commitment that was linked to the move he had put his heart and soul into and extended his contract as often as he did When his great friend David Dein was ousted from the club in 2007 Wenger offered to resign with him Who knows how that would have played out without the guarantees he had given to see Arsenal through their early years of the move Would Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) have been so eager to take full control of the club if they were still at Highbury and only able to generate a fraction of what they do from matchdays Or would they have had their own ideas about a new stadium — maybe even a relocation far from the Islington heartland The incentive for their investment to have financial growth is obviously part of the package for anyone with a similar sports portfolio.  Arsenal were consistently second placed for matchday income in the Premier League (apart from one season when they jumped to top when Man United had no European football in 2014-15) They had a dip before and after the pandemic The Emirates may not be the most modern of venues any more as it approaches its 20th birthday It is hard to imagine where Arsenal might be today and how competitive they could get themselves For supporters who loved Highbury and never wanted to leave that special place behind it is a thought that still comes and goes occasionally.  Ultimately the sentimentalists could no longer withstand the weight of modern football expectation so Highbury remains a place to visit in its new residential form with your eyes half closed — and an eternal bank of memories Switch-on has been organised by former Islington Council leader for the past 15 years ED Balls – famous for doing the Gangnam Style on Strictly and searching his own name on Twitter and at one stage being an MP – was handed the honour of pressing the button at the annual Christmas lights countdown at Highbury Barn on Sunday He was accompanied by the feelgood carols from the Joan of Arc band and choir Caroline Russell and Ernestas Jegorovas-Armstrong joined in the festivities and Radio 4’s Today programme presenter Nick Robinson was also among the crowd of wrapped-up residents The Highbury Barn lights switch-on has been organised by former Islington Council leader Lib Dem Terry Stacy Fleetwood Town’s Under-17s will face off against Watford’s Under-17s in the PDL Cup Final on Tuesday 16 April 2024 with the game to take place at Highbury Stadium After beating Crewe Alexandra’s Under-17s 2-0 in the Semi-Finals of the Professional Development League Cup Town will face Championship side Watford and their Under-17s in a one-off game to see who will be crowned Champions It was a second-half brace from David Animasaun who sealed the win back in late February you will be able to cheer on the Young Cods from the stands at Highbury Stadium Supporters from both Fleetwood Town and Watford will be able to attend the game which is set to take place at 7pm on Tuesday 16 April 2024 at Highbury (FY7 6TX) Ticket details will be announced in due course Make sure to follow all our Academy news on their official X account and official Facebook page!  Residents in Liverpool Road say the number of cars using their road as a ‘bypass’ has increased Friday, 24th January — By Isabel Loubser ‘Save Our Lungs’ campaigners in Liverpool Road TRAFFIC campaigners have filed complaints with Islington Council and Transport for London after discovering that none of the promised monitoring has taken place following changes to Highbury Corner roundabout Residents in Liverpool Road say the number of cars using their road as a “bypass” has increased since TfLondon closed the roundabout in 2019 resulting in increased health and safety risks Having called for action for more than a year campaigners are now dismayed to find that neither Islington Council nor TfL have done anything to assess the impact of the changes to the roundabout who has led the Save Lungs on Liverpool Road campaign because there are two organisations involved and that means no one has looked at the impact on local streets.” She added: “People said in the original consultations ‘this is going to have huge issues for our road’ and they reassured people that they would monitor and manage it A consultation report published as part of the decision to make changes to Highbury Corner roundabout read: “TfL and Islington Council will actively monitor and manage traffic conditions on the main roads and surrounding local streets following the delivery of the scheme “The appropriate measures to manage the effects of traffic reassignment as a result of the changes will be considered.” In response to a Freedom of Information request Islington Council said they had not been monitoring traffic and that the request should be directed to TfL as they had been responsible for delivering the roundabout scheme in 2019 TfL said it had “not carried out any monitoring reports since it was completed” Ms Michaelides said: “There’s this feeling that this just seems so wrong when so much money has been spent and reassur­ances made “The data is around if they wanted to spend the money getting it,” she added “I just think they don’t want to get it because it will prove what everyone was saying before was true.” The campaigners have now lodged a complaint with both Islington Council and TfL regarding the lack of monitoring The complaint to TfL read: “Those who live work or study in Liverpool Road have suffered injustice because of TfL’s failure to fulfil its undertaking to monitor the consequences of the Highbury Corner redesign A TfL spokesperson said: “Schemes such as the transformation of Highbury Corner play a vital role in making the road network safer “There are a number of factors that could have impacted the levels of traffic on Liverpool Road since the Highbury Corner scheme was introduced which includes the implementation of changes to local roads in and around Highbury Corner “We have undertaken many traffic reviews over the last few years of the operation of the junction at Highbury Corner and have worked to carefully manage the traffic flow through the junction We’ll continue to monitor roads in the area to ensure they are operating safely and effectively for everyone.” Islington’s environment chief Councillor Rowena Champion said: “In recent years we’ve worked directly with the local community to create greener by introducing seven low-traffic neighbourhoods more than 35 School Streets and new cycleways “The benefits of this are clear – air quality has improved overall within and on roads immediately surrounding all our low-traffic neighbourhoods.” it’s now time to experience matchday in both comfort and style without the sit-down meal On Tuesday 18 February Fleetwood Town face AFC Wimbledon at Highbury Stadium for a 7:45pm kick-off and you can enjoy the action with our Premium Non-Dining Hospitality package Parkside Lounge Access – Enjoy the exclusive hospitality lounge before Full Bar Access – A wide selection of drinks available to make your evening even more enjoyable Exclusive Balcony Seating – Watch the game from a padded seat with unbeatable views of the pitch This package is perfect for fans who want to experience the luxury and exclusivity of hospitality without the formality of a sit-down meal and access to our well-stocked bar while soaking in the electric matchday atmosphere Join us for an evening of thrilling football Fleetwood Town return to Highbury as the run in takes shape as we enter the final four games at Highbury in the 2024/25 Sky Bet League Two season Town will host Tranmere Rovers first up as Town look to head into the final three games at home off the back of a win against the Merseyside outfit who held Pete Wild’s side in February in our final home game of March Tranmere travel to Highbury off the back of a trip to Bradford City the weekend prior while Town return from the long trip to Colchester United The Cods are unbeaten in four games against Tranmere Rovers in all competitions having won three times drawing at Prenton Park earlier this campaign Below are the ticket prices for this Category A game against Tranmere: If you would like any more information regarding the ticket sales dates, prices, or any other general enquiries, you can contact our ticket office at Highbury Stadium by ringing 01253 775080 or you can email info@fleetwoodtownfc.com.  Town head into the final game on home soil for the 2024/25 season as Pete Wild’s side see the season out against Newport County in FY7 Town will see out the 2024/25 season on home soil on Saturday 26 April against the side from the South of Wales as Newport County make the long trip north to FY7 Below are the prices for the Newport County game:  Lord Collins of Highbury was appointed as a Government spokesperson for Equalities on 8 October 2024 in addition to his roles as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Foreign and Deputy Leader of the House of Lords and Lord in Waiting (Government Whip) Lord Collins was appointed Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict (PSVI) on 15 November 2024 Lord Collins was an Assistant General Secretary of the Transport Union (1994 to 1999) and the General Workers Union Lord Collins served as General Secretary of the Labour Party (2008 to 2011) before joining the House of Lords in 2011 Lord Collins was Co-Chair All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Nutrition for Growth He was also an officer of the APPG on Global LGBT Rights which advances LGBT rights around the world Lord Collins is also Patron of Positive East London’s largest HIV charity based in the East End Follow Lord Collins on X/Twitter: @Lord_Collins The Prime Minister’s Special Representative (PMSR) for Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict works with governments The PMSR also promotes and implements the commitments of the June 2014 Global Summit In addition to continuing the international campaign to raise awareness the PMSR chairs the cross-Whitehall ministerial committee which brings together the Foreign The committee looks at implementation of UK commitments as well as what additional support we can provide politically and practically to key partners in order to secure measurable progress The PMSR also chairs the PSVI Steering Board with NGOs The PMSR undertakes these activities on behalf of the Prime Minister Join us at Highbury on Saturday 5th April 3pm as Swindon Town come up to FY7 to face Pete Wilds’ side in a mid-table clash.  Swindon Town are up next for the Cods as Ian Holloway brings his side to the Fylde Coast on Saturday 5th April as a busy month starts on home soil for Pete Wild’s team.  Town will be looking to gain as many points as they can before the 24/25 season comes to an end. After a tough 3-1 loss to Swindon back in December the Cods will need to be on top form to result in a win.  Town head into the game off the back of two big wins on the road The first coming at Stadium MK where second half goals from James Bolton Louie Marsh and Owen Devonport secured all three points for the Cods – sending home the 138 travelling fans with a smile on their faces The later of the two coming in the Lancashire Derby game against Accrington Stanley on Tuesday night where Phoenix Patterson’s stunning free-kick alongside an own goal and a Mackenzie Hunt free-kick sealed the win for the visitors This article was written by Rosie [Work Experience] Some things in football may never be seen again one of which is Arsenal’s Invincible season In 2003/04, Arsenal famously went an entire Premier League season unbeaten Since then, teams have come close but have not been able to replicate the achievement, as year upon year, Arsene Wenger’s success looks more and more admirable While the Invincibles were one of the Gunners’ best achievements of all time, the record wasn’t the only thing Arsenal did that is unlikely to be replicated Loyalty in football is a trait that appears to be weakening as time passes making one thing Arsenal did back in 2006 all the more fascinating On April 15th 2006, Arsenal celebrated Dennis Bergkamp Day a matchday at Highbury tailored to celebrate the Dutchman’s final campaign in N5 Fans campaigned to designate the Gunners’ Premier League clash against West Brom to celebrate Bergkamp seeing supporters gifted an orange t-shirt to wear with ‘DB10’ printed The occasion was quite remarkable, as the Arsenal legend came off the bench to score in injury time to mark the day as one to remember for all the right reasons in what was Bergkamp’s antepenultimate appearance in the Premier League at Highbury It’s been 19 years since Arsenal celebrated Bergkamp Day at Highbury it wasn’t the last time that a nod to the Dutchman was given Bergkamp’s testimonial happened once the Emirates Stadium had opened with fans seen adorning the colours of the Netherlands national team Also #OnThisDay in 2006…🏟 Our first Emirates Stadium game👋 Our emotional farewell to #DB10Dennis Bergkamp's testimonial 🐐 pic.twitter.com/HDhav5Cfqu it’s difficult to imagine a celebration for one player ever happening again to the extent that Arsenal paid tribute to Bergkamp The idea of fans wearing national team colours to celebrate a club icon seems far from reality in today’s game but it only makes Bergkamp Day all the more special to look back on Few players deserved a send-off like Bergkamp who was one of the pioneers of the Premier League with his brilliance in red and white saying allegation made at crunch meeting is ‘really offensive’ Friday, 21st February — By Daisy Clague Jeremy Corbyn backs the campaign to save Highbury Quadrant LONG-TERM under­investment in a primary school that is now facing closure amounted to a “sub-plot agenda” by the council to shut it down Islington North MP Jeremy Corbyn alleged at a crunch meeting in the Town Hall Senior Labour councillors met last Thursday to consider the closure of two Islington primary schools on the grounds that they do not have enough pupils to remain financially viable Councillors voted to proceed with a “formal” four-week public consultation on the closure of the two schools parents and teachers are opposing the plans and were supported by Mr Corbyn who told the meeting: “Closing two schools in the same ward working class communities backing them up is not a good look for our council.” As schools receive a sum of money from central government per pupil those with fewer children can face financial difficulties and therefore put strain on councils’ overall schools budget the council’s report on Highbury Quadrant cites “buildings and external areas that are not fit for purpose” as a factor in the school’s potential closure and earlier documents said the school would need £2million of build­ing works to keep it open But Mr Corbyn argued that Highbury Quadrant should not be blamed for its financial predicament He said: “For too long I’ve been seeing insufficiency of spending on decorations Highbury Quadrant and St Jude and St Paul’s may face closure “I believe there has been a sub-plot agenda this school has a falling roll and somewhere along the line we’re going to close it down.’” Of the supposedly £2million bill of required works – which school staff dispute – he added: “It seems to me there’s an exaggeration of the financial issues surrounding the school to support the case for closing the school.” calling his suggestion of a plot “really offensive” we have a duty and we’re trying to be fair here tonight to listen to people’s comments there has been no suggestion that either school is closing I think for a Member of Parliament to say there is ‘some kind of plot’ – when we go out from this Town Hall we have lives said the amount of children in the school is the “biggest driver” behind its proposed closure pending the formal public consulta­tion and a council vote said: “We are committed to putting children first and driving educational excellence through inclusive and sustainable schools to have the same oppor­tun­ity and ambition to reach their educational potential in a good school because of a falling birth rate and changes to the local population “Schools with fewer pupils get less government funding which risks their long-term future and the quality of education Our top priority is to ensure the best outcomes for our children and young people and to deliver that we need to effectively manage issues around capacity and ensure our schools are sustainable for the long term “We have explored alternative solutions for St Jude and St Paul’s and closing a school is always the last option teachers and school governors about the future of the schools in the autumn term the council’s executive considered all views put forward and agreed to proceed with the second stage of consultation.” Fleetwood Town played out a 1-1 draw with Harrogate Town on Sunday afternoon and we’ve got some of the best pictures from the match at Highbury A big thanks to Club Photographer Adam Gee for capturing these fantastic images in tough conditions on the Fylde Coast Fleetwood Town suffered defeat on Wednesday night with Doncaster Rovers taking all the point back across the Pennines in their 4-2 win Kyle Hurst put Doncaster in front at Highbury with a thunderous effort from close range with Mark Helm levelling things up ten minutes before the break Owen Bailey regained Doncaster’s lead before Ryan Graydon made it 2-2 moments later with Jay McGrath killing the game off in Lancashire It was a fairly even start in blustery condition on the Fylde Coast with the wind and the rain causing a lot of problems when it came to both sides Hurst was the man who gave the visitors the lead early in the first half How did Fleetwood react to that early set-back the pressure was on and it was made to count Helm did get Town back level in the 34th minute of the goal the former Burton Albion man pulled the trigger from ten-yards Bailey’s header inside the 18-yard box put the side from Yorkshire back in front it was Town’s number seven [Graydon] who again levelled things up He was played through on goal and with a calm finish he placed the ball past the on rushing Sharman-Lowe to get the crowd going once again put Doncaster back ahead a minute before half-time to give them a narrow goal advantage at the interval and it was Grant McCann’s side who scored the next goal in game McGrath headed home in front of the 400 or so travelling away fans to give them a two goal cushion Charlie Adam [Town’s head coach] made a number of changes to try and get his side back into the game with 15 minutes left and Town’s final roll of the dice saw young striker Owen Devonport come on for Graydon – with him making his league debut for the Club after impressive performances for the Under-21s with a trip to Swindon on the cards for the team and the supporters