Thousands sign petition against Sale Sharks plans to move to new stadium as company behind proposals issues new statement
the rugby union’s prospective move to Crossford Bridge playing fields, saying it would result in a loss of green space, significant traffic issues in the area and the displacement of the well-established grassroots clubs there.A Change.org petition against the move was set up last week which now stands at 3,071 signaturesCatherine Perrin, who started the petition, said: “The negative impact of these plans would be immense, not only to the people who use it but to the wildlife, environment and surrounding area.“Generations of my family and I have grown up and lived in the Crossford Bridge area and it would be nothing short of heartbreaking to see such a place disappear.”Edouard Whyte, who lives next door to the site, added: “I know that many