What is the capacity of the Kassam Stadium?
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What is the capacity of the Kassam Stadium?
12,500Kassam Stadium / Capacity
Who owns Kassam stadium?
Work only continued in 2000 with new contractors after deals were brokered by new owner Firoz Kassam. Mr Kassam was seen by many fans as the club’s saviour, ploughing through multiple legal cases to ensure the stadium could be finished and secure the club’s future.
Who owns Oxford United?
Sumrith Thanakarnjanasuth
Welcome to the official website of Oxford United FC Oxford United Ownership: Sumrith Thanakarnjanasuth, Horst Geicke, Supranee Piamph, Erick Thohir and Anindya Bakrie own more than 10% of Oxford United Football Club Limited shares.
When did Oxford move to the Kassam Stadium?
2001
The club moved to the Kassam Stadium in 2001, after leaving the Manor Ground, which had been its home for 76 years. The stadium is named after the former Club Chairman Firoz Kassam and is located on the outskirts of Oxford. It has only three sides, with one end remaining unused.
How many away fans does Oxford United have?
around 5,000 supporters
Away fans visiting the Kassam Stadium are located in one side of the North Stand, and can hold up to around 5,000 supporters in total although there is rarely this level of demand from visiting teams.
Is parking free at Kassam stadium?
The stadium has unreserved spaces for around 2,000 cars at each game. Parking is free of charge and on a first come, first served basis.
Who owns Oxford Greyhound stadium?
Risk Capital Partners
Oxford Stadium
| Owner | Risk Capital Partners |
| Operator | Kevin Boothby |
| Surface | Sand |
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Opened | 31 March 1939 |
How old is the Kassam stadium?
21Kassam Stadium / Age (c. 2001)
Who are Oxford United’s rivals?
Oxford’s fiercest rivalry is with Swindon Town, with Reading seen as the other significant rival team (both are about 30 miles from Oxford). To a lesser extent, Wycombe Wanderers, Luton Town and Northampton Town are also seen as rivals.
When did Maxwell buy Oxford United?
1982
The colourful media mogul and former MP Robert Maxwell owned and chaired Oxford, having prevented the club’s bankruptcy by buying it in 1982.
When did Robert Maxwell buy Oxford United?
6th of January 1982
Robert Maxwell purchased Oxford United Football Club on the 6th of January 1982 for £128,000.
Who owns Oxford Greyhound Stadium?
Is parking free at Kassam Stadium?
When did Oxford Greyhound Track close?
2012
Based in Cowley just three miles from Oxford city centre, Oxford Stadium first opened in 1939 and hosted speedway and greyhound racing for 73 years before closing in 2012.
What is Oxford United’s stadium called?
Kassam StadiumOxford United F.C. / Arena/Stadium
Are Wycombe and Oxford rivals?
To that end, you can describe Wycombe v Oxford as a local derby and a contest for local bragging rights, but to call it a rivalry is stretching the point. Oddly, the two clubs have rarely found themselves competing for the same thing over the years.
Who owns Headington Hill Hall now?
Headington Hill Hall stands on Headington Hill in the east of Oxford, England. It was built in 1824 for the Morrell family, who remained in residence for 114 years. It became the home to Pergamon Press and to media tycoon Robert Maxwell. It currently houses Oxford Brookes School of Law.
