Going down to the boozer

Word has it that Leeds United are having a think about selling the naming rights to Elland Road in an attempt to raise some cash…

Word has it that Leeds United are having a think about selling the naming rights to Elland Road in an attempt to raise some cash so if, say, Liga or Pampers can come up with £25 million over five years their name will adorn the big sign over the stadium door and "Elland" will be no more.

Similiarly, Saturday's Guardian told us of an offer Unibond League club Witton Albion couldn't refuse, one that prompted them to change their ground's name from Wincham Park to, em, The Bargain Booze Stadium. We checked Albion's website for confirmation and, yep, it's true.

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