Clubs' worries over academy plans

A NEW Swansea City academy to train the stars of tomorrow could be built in Landore — but local clubs that use the site are concerned about their future.

They said they were all Swansea City supporters, but feared their views were not being listened to.

Last month they received a letter from Swansea Council saying the Swans had identified the former BSC sports ground as a suitable venue for a football school of excellence, and that the club was anxious to proceed.

The former BSC sports ground, bordered by the River Tawe and the Morriston bypass, is a stone's throw from the Liberty Stadium.

It currently hosts Landore and North End football clubs, Landore Cricket Club, youth football and the odd charity match.

It is understood the football teams would have to relocate if the academy is built.

*Read more on this story in tomorrow's South Wales Evening Post.