Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Giving the name away: Stadiums named after sponsors

 

Simon Rice
Wednesday 10 October 2012 10:42 BST
Comments

Your support helps us to tell the story

As your White House correspondent, I ask the tough questions and seek the answers that matter.

Your support enables me to be in the room, pressing for transparency and accountability. Without your contributions, we wouldn't have the resources to challenge those in power.

Your donation makes it possible for us to keep doing this important work, keeping you informed every step of the way to the November election

Head shot of Andrew Feinberg

Andrew Feinberg

White House Correspondent

Newcastle United caused discontent among their supporters when it was announced last season St James' Park has been renamed the Sports Direct Arena.

So today's announcement that the stadium will return to its former name will be well received by fans.

Here, we take a tour of the growing number of sponsored grounds in England.

Click here or click 'VIEW GUIDE' to launch our guide.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in