A proposal has been put forward to have a stadium along with additional sports facilities built for Aylesbury and its surrounding areas.

Put forward by Aylesbury Town Council, the plan has been sent to the Ernest Cook Trust and HS2, which has been supported by one of the town’s most recognizable sportspeople, Emmerson Boyce.

Boyce, who attended Quarrendon School (now known as the Aylesbury Vale Academy), played in the Premier League for Crystal Palace and Wigan Athletic, and was captain of the latter when they won the FA Cup in 2013.

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The proposed plans include a graded football stadium, indoor sports hall and education centre.

Such facilities could bring Aylesbury United Football Club back to Aylesbury after not playing on home turf since 2006, after they were forced to leave their previous stadium, Buckingham Road.

Since then, they have ground shared in Chesham, Leighton Buzzard, Thame and back to Chesham.

The facilities will also provide a community hub for other teams in the area including women’s and disability sport.

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Boyce, 42, said: “I am the proud ambassador of the Aylesbury Community Project and I truly believe that a new, captivating sporting facility will inspire the next generation of future stars.

Handout photo issued by Josephs Goal of Joe Kendrick, a 10-year-old from Wigan with a rare life-limiting genetic disorder called nonketotic hyperglycinemia (NKH) with Wigan captain Emmerson Boyce at the 2013 FA Cup final, as amateur runner Chris Devine

Handout photo issued by Joseph's Goal of Joe Kendrick, a 10-year-old from Wigan with a rare life-limiting genetic disorder called nonketotic hyperglycinemia (NKH) with Wigan captain Emmerson Boyce at the 2013 FA Cup final, as amateur runner Chris Devine

“We are all aware of the power of sport and how much it can make an immense difference and positive impact on the community.

"Being a Trustee of Wigan Community Trust and running my own foundation, I know first-hand that a new sporting facility could see a safe and friendly environment for young sportspeople to learn, develop and master their own skills.”

Leader of Aylesbury Town Council, Richard Lloyd added: “As a Town Council, we want to take the lead for the people of Aylesbury.

"We want to improve our residents’ opportunities for sport in our area, now more than ever after the England’s Lionesses inspiring and successful Euros 2022 campaign.

“Not only this, but we are keen to seize the chance to preserve a site for the community.

“We are grateful to have the backing from Aylesbury’s own Emmerson Boyce and hope others will support our proposal too.

“I would also like to thank the Ernest Cook Trust, HS2, and EKFB for their help in advancing this proposal.”

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A multi-sports indoor facility has also been proposed.

“These plans would benefit many clubs including Aylesbury Netball Clubs who have struggled to find suitable indoor facilities that match their ambitions and the growing demand for their sport.

Other sports clubs including a cricket, martial arts, hockey, boxing, table tennis, and volleyball have all contacted the Town Council regarding other facilities since the motion was proposed.