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{{Short description|Former football stadium in Malta}} |
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| location = {{Flagicon|Malta}} [[Paola]], [[Malta]] |
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The '''Pace Grasso Stadium''', formerly known as '''Schreiber Sports Ground''', was a [[stadium]] in [[ |
The '''Pace Grasso Stadium''', formerly known as '''Schreiber Sports Ground''', was a [[stadium]] in [[Paola]], [[Malta]]. It was used mostly for [[football (soccer)|football]] matches. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The site of the stadium was formerly occupied by [[Tal-Borg Battery]], an artillery battery built by [[National Congress Battalions|Maltese insurgents]] during the [[Siege of Malta (1798–1800)|French blockade of 1798–1800]]. The battery was probably demolished during the early 19th century.<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Spiteri|first1=Stephen C.|title=Maltese 'siege' batteries of the blockade 1798–1800|journal=Arx – Online Journal of Military Architecture and Fortification|date=May 2008|issue=6|pages=26–27|url=http://www.militaryarchitecture.com/images/stories/Arx/arx6-2008.pdf|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161126232114/http://www.militaryarchitecture.com/images/stories/Arx/arx6-2008.pdf|archivedate=26 November 2016}}</ref> |
The site of the stadium was formerly occupied by [[Tal-Borg Battery]], an artillery battery built by [[National Congress Battalions|Maltese insurgents]] during the [[Siege of Malta (1798–1800)|French blockade of 1798–1800]]. The battery was probably demolished during the early 19th century.<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Spiteri|first1=Stephen C.|title=Maltese 'siege' batteries of the blockade 1798–1800|journal=Arx – Online Journal of Military Architecture and Fortification|date=May 2008|issue=6|pages=26–27|url=http://www.militaryarchitecture.com/images/stories/Arx/arx6-2008.pdf|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161126232114/http://www.militaryarchitecture.com/images/stories/Arx/arx6-2008.pdf|archivedate=26 November 2016}}</ref> |
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The stadium was built in 1946 on land provided by the [[List of Governors of Malta|Governor of Malta]] of that time, [[Edmond Schreiber|Sir Edmond Schreiber]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20020923/local/pace-grasso-ground-area-to-be-developed.166620|title=Pace Grasso ground area to be developed|website=Timesofmalta.com|accessdate=28 January 2018}}</ref> Fittingly, the stadium was named as Schreiber Sports Ground but eventually it was renamed to Pace Grasso Stadium in remembrance of Harry Grasso and Victor Pace, who were both killed by an explosion caused by fireworks intended to be used for [[Hibernians F.C.|Hibernians']] post-[[Maltese FA Trophy|FA Trophy]] celebrations. Hibernians had lost the match to [[Sliema Wanderers F.C.|Sliema Wanderers]] on penalties.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiberniansfc.org/history.aspx|title=HIBERNIANS FC - Club History|website=Hiberniansfc.org|accessdate=28 January 2018}}</ref> |
The stadium was built in 1946 by Captain Serafino Xuereb, who at that time was also the president of [[Hibernians F.C.|Hibernians]],<ref name="Book">Carmel Baldacchino, ''Goal - The Official Encyclopaedia of the Malta Football Association; Volume 3 - The Good and the Lean Years (1936-1949)'' (Malta, 2014)</ref> on land provided by the [[List of Governors of Malta|Governor of Malta]] of that time, [[Edmond Schreiber|Sir Edmond Schreiber]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20020923/local/pace-grasso-ground-area-to-be-developed.166620|title=Pace Grasso ground area to be developed|website=Timesofmalta.com|accessdate=28 January 2018}}</ref> Fittingly, the stadium was named as Schreiber Sports Ground but eventually it was renamed to Pace Grasso Stadium in remembrance of Harry Grasso and Victor Pace, who were both killed by an explosion caused by fireworks intended to be used for [[Hibernians F.C.|Hibernians']] post-[[Maltese FA Trophy|FA Trophy]] celebrations. Hibernians had lost the match to [[Sliema Wanderers F.C.|Sliema Wanderers]] on penalties.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiberniansfc.org/history.aspx|title=HIBERNIANS FC - Club History|website=Hiberniansfc.org|accessdate=28 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130317102335/http://www.hiberniansfc.org/History.aspx|archive-date=17 March 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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The ''Schreiber Sports Ground'' was inaugurated on 12 October 1946 with a match from the Minor League between Mosta Youngsters and [[Birżebbuġa St. Peter's F.C.|Birżebbuġa St. Peter's]]. In 1959, the proprietor of the stadium, Mr Xuereb, passed on the ownership of the lease to the owners of the [[Empire Stadium (Gżira)|Empire Stadium]] in [[Gżira]] for the sum of £9,750.<ref name="Book"/> The new owners originally considered the prospect of demolishing the stadium and erect a new one and move to a home-and-away system, with the clubs to the north of Malta based in the Empire Stadium and those to the south based at the redeveloped Schreiber Sports Ground.<ref name="Book"/> These plans however never materialised.<ref name="Book"/> During the season 1977-78, the lease was terminated and the stadium was taken over by the [[Government of Malta]].<ref name="Book"/> |
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The stadium used to host matches from the lower divisions of the [[Maltese football league system|Maltese football league]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20060413/sport/schreiber-sports-ground-in-paola.57163|title=Schreiber Sports Ground in Paola|website=Timesofmalta.com|accessdate=28 January 2018}}</ref> but eventually was replaced by the modern [[Centenary Stadium]] in [[Ta' Qali]]. |
The stadium used to host matches from the lower divisions of the [[Maltese football league system|Maltese football league]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20060413/sport/schreiber-sports-ground-in-paola.57163|title=Schreiber Sports Ground in Paola|website=Timesofmalta.com|accessdate=28 January 2018}}</ref> but eventually was replaced by the modern [[Centenary Stadium]] in [[Ta' Qali]]. |
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==Future== |
==Future== |
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The stadium, which has since fallen in state of disrepair, was subject to a number of proposed developments<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20121106/local/Four-major-projects-for-Pace-Grasso-Ground.444183|title=Four major projects for Pace Grasso Ground|website=Timesofmalta.com|accessdate=28 January 2018}}</ref> |
The stadium, which has since fallen in state of disrepair, was subject to a number of proposed developments.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20121106/local/Four-major-projects-for-Pace-Grasso-Ground.444183|title=Four major projects for Pace Grasso Ground|website=Timesofmalta.com|accessdate=28 January 2018}}</ref> Ultimately, on 28 September 2017, the [[Malta Planning Authority|Planning Authority]] approved the construction of a regional health hub in the area. The project also entails the conversion of part of the Pace Grasso Stadium into temporary parking.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2017-09-28/local-news/Planning-Authority-approves-application-for-Paola-regional-health-hub-6736179544|title=Planning Authority approves application for Paola regional health hub - The Malta Independent|website=Independent.com.mt|accessdate=28 January 2018}}</ref> |
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==Violence== |
==Violence== |
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Latest revision as of 08:58, 19 June 2023
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| Former names | Schreiber Sports Ground |
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| Location |  Paola, Malta |
| Coordinates | 35°52′19.8″N 14°30′41.3″E / 35.872167°N 14.511472°E |
| Owner | Government of Malta |
| Surface | Gravel |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 10 October 1945 |
| Opened | 12 October 1946 |
| Demolished | No but dilapidated |
The Pace Grasso Stadium, formerly known as Schreiber Sports Ground, was a stadium in Paola, Malta. It was used mostly for football matches.
History
[edit]The site of the stadium was formerly occupied by Tal-Borg Battery, an artillery battery built by Maltese insurgents during the French blockade of 1798–1800. The battery was probably demolished during the early 19th century.[1]
The stadium was built in 1946 by Captain Serafino Xuereb, who at that time was also the president of Hibernians,[2] on land provided by the Governor of Malta of that time, Sir Edmond Schreiber.[3] Fittingly, the stadium was named as Schreiber Sports Ground but eventually it was renamed to Pace Grasso Stadium in remembrance of Harry Grasso and Victor Pace, who were both killed by an explosion caused by fireworks intended to be used for Hibernians' post-FA Trophy celebrations. Hibernians had lost the match to Sliema Wanderers on penalties.[4]
The Schreiber Sports Ground was inaugurated on 12 October 1946 with a match from the Minor League between Mosta Youngsters and Birżebbuġa St. Peter's. In 1959, the proprietor of the stadium, Mr Xuereb, passed on the ownership of the lease to the owners of the Empire Stadium in Gżira for the sum of £9,750.[2] The new owners originally considered the prospect of demolishing the stadium and erect a new one and move to a home-and-away system, with the clubs to the north of Malta based in the Empire Stadium and those to the south based at the redeveloped Schreiber Sports Ground.[2] These plans however never materialised.[2] During the season 1977-78, the lease was terminated and the stadium was taken over by the Government of Malta.[2]
The stadium used to host matches from the lower divisions of the Maltese football league[5] but eventually was replaced by the modern Centenary Stadium in Ta' Qali.
Future
[edit]The stadium, which has since fallen in state of disrepair, was subject to a number of proposed developments.[6] Ultimately, on 28 September 2017, the Planning Authority approved the construction of a regional health hub in the area. The project also entails the conversion of part of the Pace Grasso Stadium into temporary parking.[7]
Violence
[edit]On 14 May 1967, violence broke out and three matches had to be abandoned.[8]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ Spiteri, Stephen C. (May 2008). "Maltese 'siege' batteries of the blockade 1798–1800" (PDF). Arx – Online Journal of Military Architecture and Fortification (6): 26–27. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 November 2016.
- ^ a b c d e Carmel Baldacchino, Goal - The Official Encyclopaedia of the Malta Football Association; Volume 3 - The Good and the Lean Years (1936-1949) (Malta, 2014)
- ^ "Pace Grasso ground area to be developed". Timesofmalta.com. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ^ "HIBERNIANS FC - Club History". Hiberniansfc.org. Archived from the original on 17 March 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ^ "Schreiber Sports Ground in Paola". Timesofmalta.com. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ^ "Four major projects for Pace Grasso Ground". Timesofmalta.com. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ^ "Planning Authority approves application for Paola regional health hub - The Malta Independent". Independent.com.mt. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ^ "Black Sunday at Schreiber Ground". Timesofmalta.com. Retrieved 28 January 2018.