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Saturday, May 15, 2004

Rename the Merton Stand

There have recently been calls for Hereford United to rename the Merton Stand and perhaps obtain sponsorship for the new name.

Part of the Merton Stand is currently known as the McDonald Family Stand, but it is thought that McDonald's have not sponsored the stand for some years.

Sponsorship could bring in a four-figure sum every year to help the club's finances. One possibility is the Strongbow Stand, but that might fail because of the Len Weston Stand cider connection. Another idea is the Sportingbet Stand.

Another suggestion is that it should be called the John Charles stand in recognition of his time at Edgar Street.

John Charles was born in Swansea and the football club is moving to a new stadium from the Vetch and have asked Juventus to bring a team to Wales for the opening game.

If they agree, Juventus will also be invited to help unveil a statue to their former player John Charles, who died earlier this year.

Perhaps if Hereford changed the Merton Stand to the John Charles Stand then Juventus could play at Edgar Street after going to Swansea.