Manchester Thunder excited about new sports campus plan in Oldham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 6:26 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Manchester Thunder expressed enthusiasm over a proposed sports campus in Oldham, set to feature a 3,000-seat arena for netball. The Mayoral Development Corporation's initiative aims to tackle the lack of facilities in the sport and promote regeneration in the area. Franchise director and head coach Karen Greig highlighted the potential benefits for both elite and grassroots netball, noting the high participation rates across Greater Manchester. The project includes a focus on health, education, and sports development as part of a broader regeneration strategy.
- •New sports campus proposed in Oldham includes 3,000-seat netball arena.
- •Karen Greig emphasizes need for better facilities in netball.
- •High participation rates in netball noted across Greater Manchester.
- •Project part of wider regeneration efforts in Oldham.
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"A newly approved group could help deliver SportsTown, a proposed health, sport and education hub.
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