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KNK Stadium is the re-named stadium built on the grounds of Imperial Fields in Merton near London in the United Kingdom. Formerly known as The Hub, it was officially opened in 2002 as a new home for Tooting and Mitcham United Football Club and as a community sports centre. A five year sponsorship package was agreed with the locally based KNK Building Services Ltd in June 2012 just in time for the Olympic Torch Relay to use the Stadium as a handover point. Former professional tennis player and Olympic Games BBC TV presenter, Sue Barker carried the torch into the Stadium. KNK Stadium is next to the Wandle River which can be seen at the southern end of Imperial Fields behind trees and shrubbery and also next to a nature walk on the eastern boundary of the grounds. The facilties for outdoor sports at the site were dramatically improved between 2010 and 2013 with the introduction of two state of the art all-weather playing surfaces both within highly fenced areas. The KNK stadium's grass surface was also greatly improved to accommodate the highest standard of football having hosted Premier League club Under 21 development matches. Crystal Palace F.C., Fulham F.C., Manchester City F.C., Norwich City F.C. and Stoke City F.C. all appeared at KNK Stadium as Crystal Palace FC considered the Stadium as a regular home. --Pipsol (talk) 18:40, 29 July 2013 (UTC)--Pipsol (talk) 18:40, 29 July 2013 (UTC)