31.   They open their new stadium against Aston Villa, led by old boy Ron Atkinson.

32.   A new national stadium is being built, and many of the competing countries are expected in Ireland before next July to see and play on the pitch.

33.   But he was just happy to be on a court again at the Halle arena, a new stadium which has been modelled on the All-England club.

34.   The managing director of Oxford United said the club will fight on for a new stadium, despite planning problems.

35.   Although he deftly turned his appearance in court to his advantage, spelling out the case for a new stadium, Kraft stressed that he was a reluctant witness.

36.   Allen also will wind up paying higher rent than most team owners in new stadiums.

37.   Allen said any new stadium or Kingdome renovation was likely to require financial support of the public, local business and Allen himself.

38.   Allen says he will not exercise the option without a financing package for a new stadium.

39.   Although Kraft was an unwilling witness, his numbers appeared to bolster his case for a new stadium.

40.   Also that week, the Washington Redskins open their new stadium in Landover, Maryland, in a game against the Arizona Cardinals.