Spurs’ new stadium

[Blue Mist]

Yes, and ten times more Spurs fans would miss a game too. But they'd all miss the game in the event that it had to be forfeited too.

It would end up like the Russian mob we played, that was behind closed doors and yet had a hell of a lot of home fans watching !!

 

[flook]

The used cat5.

you're kidding right?

 

[BlueAnorak]

It would end up like the Russian mob we played, that was behind closed doors and yet had a hell of a lot of home fans watching !!

Yes it's going that way.
City fans will get screwed over. Par for the course.

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

No, he isn't managing the project. Mace are. Levy is closely involved, though. Too many people, whether on Spurs forums or here, are commenting without really knowing what they're talking about. The accusation that this build has been poorly managed is laughable. Sure, they haven't met their deadline. But that is the norm for major construction projects - especially those as complex as this one has been, with a tight schedule. This is a case of aiming high and just falling short (how very Spurs!).

And you couldn't be more wrong about the penny pinching, by the way. This stadium will have more bells and whistles and better facilities for all ticket classes than any stadium outside of the U.S.

I've seen him with a hard hat on. Although he didn't have a trowel ;-)

 

[whp.blue]

I've seen him with a hard hat on. Although he didn't have a trowel ;-)

Would have been more convincing if he had a pair of wire strippers.

 

[JimB]

I've seen him with a hard hat on. Although he didn't have a trowel ;-)

Did he have a wheelbarrow?

 

[Gorton_Tubster]

No, he isn't managing the project. Mace are. Levy is closely involved, though. Too many people, whether on Spurs forums or here, are commenting without really knowing what they're talking about. The accusation that this build has been poorly managed is laughable. Sure, they haven't met their deadline. But that is the norm for major construction projects - especially those as complex as this one has been, with a tight schedule. This is a case of aiming high and just falling short (how very Spurs!).

And you couldn't be more wrong about the penny pinching, by the way. This stadium will have more bells and whistles and better facilities for all ticket classes than any stadium outside of the U.S.

Too many people commenting but not knowing. Wtf!

So how do you know this is more complex than most other large projects? Or that this had to be a tight schedule? Or that they are falling JUST short? Or that there hasn't been penny pinching? Because from the outside the exact opposite looks more likely and tbh even Spurs can't give a date when this will be ready, yet you KNOW it hasn't been poorly managed.

 

[JimB]

Too many people commenting but not knowing. Wtf!

So how do you know this is more complex than most other large projects? Or that this had to be a tight schedule? Or that they are falling JUST short? Or that there hasn't been penny pinching? Because from the outside the exact opposite looks more likely and tbh even Spurs can't give a date when this will be ready, yet you KNOW it hasn't been poorly managed.

Because, with respect, unlike most Spurs fans and posters on here, I have been following this project very closely from the very beginning.

This was a complex build because it is a huge, state of the art, new stadium; two thirds built around a still used, existing stadium; on a site with limited space; in a built up, populated area with poor access. The vast majority of similar new stadia around the world are built on large, open sites with comparatively easy access.

The build was further complicated by the inclusion of a never before attempted, three section, two directional sliding pitch (which will reside under the stands while retracted) with a second pitch underneath it.

As to why it was a tight schedule, well the last ever game at the old Lane was in early May 2017 - which gave Mace and Spurs 16 months to demolish the old stadium; dig foundations; build the remaining third of the stadium; install the roof; build and install both pitches; build the podium; and complete all other public access areas surrounding the stadium. A tough ask. Doable, with a fair wind. But challenging. And, but for the serious issue that came to light last week, Spurs were on course to host the Liverpool game on 15th September. Close. But no cigar.

Between them, Mace and Spurs have failed to hit their ambitious target but anyone who claims that that is evidence of a poorly managed build has little knowledge or understanding of major construction projects - almost all of which are delivered late.

 

[decmancity]

What an embarassment spuds are, this is a complete farce.

We are going to get shafted either way, ive arranged my whole weekend for this game so hopefully it goes ahead. London Stadium preferrably.

 

[johnmc]

Because, with respect, unlike most Spurs fans and posters on here, I have been following this project very closely from the very beginning.

This was a complex build because it is a huge, state of the art, new stadium; two thirds built around a still used, existing stadium; on a site with limited space; in a built up, populated area with poor access. The vast majority of similar new stadia around the world are built on large, open sites with comparatively easy access.

The build was further complicated by the inclusion of a never before attempted, three section, two directional sliding pitch (which will reside under the stands while retracted) with a second pitch underneath it.

As to why it was a tight schedule, well the last ever game at the old Lane was in early May 2017 - which gave Mace and Spurs 16 months to demolish the old stadium; dig foundations; build the remaining third of the stadium; install the roof; build and install both pitches; build the podium; and complete all other public access areas surrounding the stadium. A tough ask. Doable, with a fair wind. But challenging. And, but for the serious issue that came to light last week, Spurs were on course to host the Liverpool game on 15th September. Close. But no cigar.

Between them, Mace and Spurs have failed to hit their ambitious target but anyone who claims that that is evidence of a poorly managed build has little knowledge or understanding of major construction projects - almost all of which are delivered late.

Well given all of the above it’s beyond belief that Spurs did not have any significant contingency plans in place given it was an “ambitious target” and that almost all similar projects are delivered late.