CARSHALTON Athletic have made a bid for Manchester
United's floodlight's following the Premiership Club's generous
decision to give away their 118 stand-mounted lights which are
shortly to be upgraded and given to non-League
clubs.
Chairman Harry Driver has submitted the bid on behalf of the Robins
whose current floodlights were erected in 1966, the year of
England's famous World Cup victory.
The replacement lights would be of tremendous benefit to the club
and to nearby residents as the amount of light pollution would be
significantly reduced.
He said: "I've been in touch with Manchester United because I read
a story recently which said they were looking at giving away their
old floodlights to a non-league club. Gaining the Manchester United
lights would enable the club to invest the money saved in improving
facilities for the club's junior sides and local youth
football."
A decision is expected within the next fortnight.
