Spurs’ new stadium

[TheRemainsOfTheDave]

I get this but what difference does it actually make? In terms of the game, i know travel arrangements for fans will be a nightmare but lets have it right neither the FA or Premier League will be arsed about that. So if it meant they had to play another "home" game in a different stadium who actually cares? if anything I would imagine it has a negative effect on them more than anyone else?

What's the point in having rules, then. I agree it probably makes no difference, but other clubs could kick up a fuss. I would hope the PL are speaking to the other teams to canvass their opinions, and if no-one objects then just go for a 3rd stadium.

 

[LevyBee76]

But there must doubt as to whether the new stadium will be ready at all for this season so why don't Spurs just bite the bullet and accept the use of another stadium for the City game and spend the rest of the season at Wembley?

probably lots of financial issues, refunding season ticket holders who have paid for seats / hospitality for the new stadium who they will then have to try and accommodate at Wembley (shouldn't be that much of a pain as they have done it last season, but would be a large logistical challenge as the season has already started)

 

[lancs blue]

probably lots of financial issues, refunding season ticket holders who have paid for seats / hospitality for the new stadium who they will then have to try and accommodate at Wembley (shouldn't be that much of a pain as they have done it last season, but would be a large logistical challenge as the season has already started)

Their problem, not City's or whichever other club might be inconvenienced by a different solution.

 

[Tom_mcfc]

What's the point in having rules, then. I agree it probably makes no difference, but other clubs could kick up a fuss. I would hope the PL are speaking to the other teams to canvass their opinions, and if no-one objects then just go for a 3rd stadium.

I get that it's a rule but to be fair it's a daft rule to begin with. If anyone kicked up a fuss it is just for the sake of it. If Spurs gained from it in any way I would understand.

 

[hammocity]

No Mace are a construction partner (so Spurs are jointly liable with Mace) and Levy has been micromanaging the project. As such, Spurs are 100% responsible.

Told you Jim, you are fucking with the big boys who have way more knowledge than you.

 

[St.Pauli support]

I think the problems coming up now are only caused by the exception made.
There are many reasons why a club should only use 1 ground per season.
If spurs can't hand in all certificates for the new stadium, they should have had a safe plan B, in May.
Otherwise they cannot play PL that year, should be the consequence.
Rule are there to keep up quality in a multi billion business.

Now an exception is made and trouble is on:
possible fixture congestion, multiple away games, trouble for visiting fans, fairness issues for all PL clubs...

For City, I wouldn't be too much concerned about multiple away games at season end,
it might even be an advantage in case the league is won early. But for City fans it wouldn't be great.

A two days rest before the League cup match could in a way be managed by rotation, depending on the opponent,
not so much for the CL match (depends much more on the opponent). But it's a disadvantage for our players.

My biggest concern is about injuries, thinking about the Wembley pitch after the NFL period.
Who would guarantee the standard pitch quality?
Any professional greenkeepers on here??

Even if Wembley's pitch is a semi synthetical Desso grassmaster system,
damages might have an impact, especially after a rainy October.

pitch problems already turned up in 2014 (SIX days after an NFL match, not only 1 day):

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...NFL-game-destroyed-surface-England-match.html

 

[Project1]

So who is refunding us for the train tickets that have already been purchased

 

[blue44]

My biggest concern is about injuries, thinking about the Wembley pitch after the NFL period.
Who would guarantee the standard pitch quality?
Any professional greenkeepers on here??

Even if Wembley's pitch is a semi synthetical Desso grassmaster system,
damages might have an impact, especially after a rainy October.

pitch problems already turned up in 2014 (SIX days after an NFL match, not only 1 day):

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...NFL-game-destroyed-surface-England-match.html

Wasn't one of our recent games played on the USA tour this summer on an awful pitch,i think it was the new york game not sure?

 

[Silvercloud]

In a nutshell, you won't be refunded anything. You'd have been refunded the cost of the match ticket if they had been on sale but Spuds won't be liable for any other expenses.

 

[tedmak]

Have had a look at the Premier League Handbook for this season and the relevant rules are:

L.12.

A League Match shall not be postponed or abandoned except:

1. L.12.1. when on the date fixed for it to be played either the Home Club or the Visiting Club is competing in a competition permitted by Rules L.9.1, L.9.2, and L.9.3;
   
2. L.12.2. with the approval of or on the instructions of the officiating referee;
   
3. L.12.3. by order of the police;
   
4. L.12.4. by order of any other authority exercising its statutory powers to that effect; or
   
5. L.12.5. on the instructions of or with the prior written consent of the Board.
   

And

Failure to Play a League Match

L.15.

Except in the case of a League Match which, without either of the participating Clubs being at fault, is postponed or abandoned under the provisions of Rule L.12, any Club which causes the postponement or abandonment of a League Match on the date fixed under Rule L.1 or to which it is rearranged under Rules L.1.2, L.6 or L.7 will be in breach of these Rules.

I think this is why Spurs 'explanation' mentioned safety as the reason as L13 says a match can be postponed due to safety. The thinking there, obviously, was due to acts of God and diabolical weather, not a shambolic stadium build and lack of suitable contingency.

As I see it, Spurs will be in the same situation as Middlesbro when they failed to play the match in 1996. Docked points.

The problem from our point of view is that it is not clear what the remedy is for the non-offending team. None of the postponement ideas being put forward, including moving the match to the following Monday are neutral to the City team or fans. The only solution that keeps us whole is going to the London Stadium on the Sunday.

Is best for all concerned. So, EPL, dump the one stadium rule in this instance.

(Btw - the idea a load of West Ham fans are going to hang about outside a shopping centre is for the birds).