elland road for 2018 world cup games

[lancs blue]

So if Elland Road gets the nod for 2018 could it be the first example of a non-league ground hosting a World Cup match? I live in hope!

 

[urmston]

That's in their current state. By 2018 there will be alot of improved stadiums.

The 12 for me should be

Wembley (London)
Old Trafford (Manchester)
Emirates (London)
Eastlands (Manchester)
New Anfield (Liverpool)
New Goodison (Liverpool)
St James's Park (Newcastle)
Stadium Of Light (Sunderland)
Villa Park (Birmingham)
Hillsborough (Sheffield)
St Mary's Stadium (Southampton)
New Ashton Gate (Bristol)

7 of them could be used tommorrow, 3 new grounds and 2 updated grounds to take them to 40,000+. Plus they are all spread around the country.

Old Trafford isn't in Manchester, which means that even if there is a one ground per city rule COMS is likely to be used.

 

[u2fme2]

its 9 years away,i think they will be able to revamp in that time.

they might not even be in the league by then

 

[Pollerz]

Valley parade... bradford citys ground...

 

[squirtyflower]

Do you think red/blue scouse are going to get their new stadiums built by the FA/government for the WC?

 

[Dubai Blue]

Do you think red/blue scouse are going to get their new stadiums built by the FA/government for the WC?

I doubt it. It's more likely that existing grounds that need some redevelopment to get them up to scratch will receive outside funding, such as Leeds, Forest, Coventry, Derby etc.

 

[cityfc24]

Elland Road is like an old cow shed lol

 

[felixbg]

Elland Road is like an old cow shed lol

one of my favourite away days by a mile ... i miss it