Hello everyone. Hope you all are doing well, as I welcome you to another presentation on IN THE WHITE.
Today’s writing is interesting, especially for those who love horror and football as I will discuss five (5) haunted football stadiums in England.
At this point, I wish to inform my readers that the facts in this article are taken from a travel blog whose link is provided at the end of this write-up.
HERE WE GO!
Highbury Stadium – Arsenal FC
The former home of Arsenal FC, Highbury Stadium is haunted by Herbert Chapman, Arsenal’s most successful pre-war manager. He is said to have been spotted on the grounds of this former stadium with a horse that died during construction. In addition to Chapman’s presence, Highbury Stadium also features the ashes of other Arsenal fans, furthering the suspicion of a supernatural presence at this site.
St. Mary’s Stadium – Southampton FC
Southampton fans visiting St. Mary’s stadium home find themselves anxiously alarmed by the presence of spirits moving objects within the venue. To combat this presence, an actual witch was brought in to ward off the spirits and bring tranquility to the fans.
Stadium of Light – Sunderland AFC
Years ago, staff members at the Stadium of Light spotted a dim shape in a stadium corridor. Shortly thereafter, Sunderland’s then-striker, Stephen Elliot, witnessed the same figure causing a number of teammates to believe the venue really was haunted. The spirit haunting this venue is believed to be a stranded 18th-century French sailor named Spottee who would guide ships to crash into coastal rocks.
Madejski Stadium – Reading FC
Near the home stadium of Reading FC lies the spirit of King Henry I whose remains were discovered by archeologists. Following these findings near Madejski Stadium, Reading FC has seen a significant fall from grace from the English Premier League, leading some to blame the king for a losing record.
Stamford Bridge – Chelsea FC
Not all haunted sports venues have a spooky ambiance, Stamford Bridge has its own spirit that actually is said to bring joy to witnesses. Smiling Man is well known to Chelsea fans to bring positive outcomes to the lives of anyone who experiences him. A woman who attended a Chelsea game with her husband and saw Smiling Man actually won a new car from a raffle she entered at Stamford Bridge!
Source: https://worldstrides.com/blog/2017/10/5-haunted-soccer-stadiums-in-england/
Thank yo for reading and hope you enjoyed this short presentation.
Also, if yo have been to any of these stadiums and enconted an nusual experience and would like to share it with me, then, feel free to do so in the comments section below.
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