The club wants to build the stand to boost the capacity of Franklin's Gardens to 17,000 to guarantee that big games can be played there in future.

Computer generated artist's impressions of the 'North Stand', which would replace the Sturtridge Pavilion, are at the web address http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/5686_5690.php

There is also a computer 'flypast' of the completed stadium might look like with the new stand in place.

The new stand depends on a new ASDA store getting the go ahead for a store on the club's Edgar Mobbs Way car park.

ASDA and the Saints have already begun an extensive public consultation process with local residents in the St James and Sixfields area of Northampton, as well as Northampton Borough Council and the local business community.

The club also said it is planning a public exhibition about both the proposed new North Stand and proposed ASDA food store.