00:00Excitement is building in both Leeds and Bristol
00:04as their beloved football homes take centre stage
00:06in bold redevelopment and artistic transformation.
00:11At Elham Road, Leeds United have formally submitted
00:14their planning application to expand capacity to 53,000,
00:18marking a major step in their long-term vision.
00:21The first phase focuses on nearly doubling the size
00:24of the John Charles stand from 8,000 to 17,
00:27with longer-term plans to redevelop the Don Revy stand
00:31and also outlined.
00:33Public feedback was overwhelmingly positive.
00:3698% backed the design and 99% saw the project's
00:40economical potential.
00:42Their Leeds boss said,
00:44we're proud to preserve Elham Road's history
00:46while creating a development that can help
00:49regenerate the wider area.
00:51The decision is expected by October 7th
00:54with fans hopeful for a transformed matchday experience
00:58not far on the horizon.
01:01Meanwhile, Bristol City are also making some upgrades
01:04to their stadium ahead of the new campaign.
01:06Fans of the Robins are bringing their club's story to life
01:10through colour and creativity.
01:13A stunning new mural is taking shape beside Ashton Gate,
01:16led by local street art legends Inky and Jodie.
01:19The vast artwork, which spans two sides of a house
01:23near the dolmen stand on its club icons across the decades,
01:27from their 1909 FA Cup final appearance
01:29to modern-day heroes.
01:32It's the fourth piece delivered by Art4Fans,
01:34a supporter-led group inspired by mural culture
01:37in Liverpool and Manchester.
01:40Founder Neil Palmer wanted the streets around Ashton Gate
01:42to reflect the club's proud heritage too.
01:45Earlier works have celebrated Chris Garland,
01:48legendary City strikers,
01:50and captains Geoff Merrick and Lewis Carey.
01:54Both clubs are building something special.
01:57Leads through bricks and mortar,
01:58Bristol City through spray paint and passion.
02:01As the new season dawns,
02:03Ellen Road and Ashton Gate won't just host football.
02:07They'll tell stories, inspire pride,
02:09and deepen the connection between clubs and community.
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