I know I mentioned this previously when the 'Scarborough Evening News' had mentioned Jonno had just signed a new contract but they have now come out and said it is a 3 year contract. That is pretty specific and as its his home town paper I'm inclined to believe its true. How come the rest of the media have not picked up on it though? Come on Dave Kidd, I know you will be looking for scraps for tomorrow's paper - bang this in and let us know you read FoF!
http://www.scarborougheveningnews.co.uk/sport/Greening-backs-stadium-calls.6090240.jpGreening backs stadium callsBy Staff Copy
JONO Greening believes that new footballing facilities in Scarborough are vital.
The 31-year-old, who has just signed a three-year deal with FA Cup quarter-finalists Fulham, graced the Athletic Ground’s terraces on hundreds of occasions to watch Scarborough FC when he was growing up as a youngster in the town.
But now, with the club’s former base lying in tatters, Greening is backing calls for a new ground to be built.
Jono’s younger brother Josh plays for Scarborough Town at Pindar, while the other senior side - Scarborough Athletic -are turning out at Bridlington for their home games.
The Premiership midfielder said: “It is a huge shame what happened to the old club and now the old ground.
“I hear the odd thing about what is happening now from my mum and dad, but it is clear that a town the size of Scarborough does need a decent football stadium.
“I used to go down to the Athletic Ground as a boy with my dad and brothers. I was there for some important games, the most recent being the FA Cup match against the dark side in 2004, when Scarborough were unlucky to lose.
“When I first talk to players about where I am from, a lot of them have good memories of Scarborough.
“I was chatting to my Fulham teammate Danny Murphy the other day about when he played there, he said it had an amazing atmosphere for a small ground.”
Jono has also been keeping check on the playing situation in Scarborough and says that making any strides back up the football ladder will be difficult with two senior sides competing in the town’s name.
He added: “I’m not really sure which club has taken over form the old Scarborough. I know Josh plays for Town and I know somebody else who plays for Athletic.
“I’m sure the fans know a bit more about it than me, but I do think that football would move a lot quicker in the town if there was one side instead of two.
“At the moment there is a split in fans, but if one club could get everyone together then I’m sure it would improve the situation and a team could move up the footballing ladder a fair bit quicker.”
