Spurs’ new stadium

[SpiritofBurnden]

Three quarters new Wembley with different coloured seats.

 

[aguero93:20]

It should have been a lot better given that it cost half a billion quid to build

A billion more like :)

 

[JimB]

It should have been a lot better given that it cost half a billion quid to build.

Compare the facade of the Allianz Arena with the facade of Spurs new stadium.

One is a groundbreaking piece of architecture, the other is a giant carbuncle.

Harsh. The Allianz Arena might be bland but I wouldn't say that it is a carbuncle.

 

[Manc in London]

Looks a great stadium.

I expect travel to and from the ground to be a pain in the arse for the missus but then I get a longer break/more time on my jack once little un is in bed.

 

[aguero93:20]

Looks shite.

 

[nmc]

I think it looks good. It’s been built to the modern formula with lots of corporate, a single tier home end - the marketing people clearly have a package for everyone and and it’s designed to suck every last penny out of supporters - you just wonder - will it have any atmosphere?

 

[kippaxwarrior]

Looks a bit like the Marseille stadium

 

[Manchester_lalala]

Stunning stadium. I’m well jealous.

 

[East Level 2]

I'm completely underwhelmed by it.
It's a giant shopping mall with a football pitch attached.
For that sort of outlay i'd have expected them to at least produce something of architectural significance.

At least the shopping bit doesn't obscure the view of the pitch. Unlike another ground you could probably name.

 

[cheekybids]

Looks excellent & likely to add to a good atmosphere.

When is it going to open?

 

[aguero93:20]

Looks excellent & likely to add to a good atmosphere.

When is it going to open?

2022.

 

[cheekybids]

2022.

Bloody wiring ;0)

 

[JimB]

The proposals for Chelsea's new ground demonstrated that 21st century architecture doesn't need to be bland.

Herzog and de Meuron's stadium design for Chelsea is necessitated by the very limited space and serious issues with right to light at Stamford Bridge. That, and the materials used, will likely make it twice as expensive as new WHL - with nothing like the versatility. Only affordable if you have an Abramovich. Alas, Spurs don't have one of those and it's looking quite possible that Chelsea don't have one any more either. Very doubtful now as to whether that design will be built as envisaged, if at all.

 

[Ban-jani]

Looks absolutely class. The stand behind the goal will be mega when they play Arsenal.

Went to the old WHL not so long ago and will definitely try and get to the new one soon.

... well if they get it open before I die ;-)

 

[citytill1die84]

Very smart indeed I can't wait to visit.

 

[cleavers]

Herzog and de Meuron's stadium design for Chelsea is necessitated by the very limited space and serious issues with right to light at Stamford Bridge. That, and the materials used, will likely make it twice as expensive as new WHL - with nothing like the versatility. Only affordable if you have an Abramovich. Alas, Spurs don't have one of those and it's looking quite possible that Chelsea don't have one any more either. Very doubtful now as to whether that design will be built as envisaged, if at all.

I thought Chelsea had abandoned theirs ?

 

[cheekybids]

Herzog and de Meuron's stadium design for Chelsea is necessitated by the very limited space and serious issues with right to light at Stamford Bridge. That, and the materials used, will likely make it twice as expensive as new WHL - with nothing like the versatility. Only affordable if you have an Abramovich. Alas, Spurs don't have one of those and it's looking quite possible that Chelsea don't have one any more either. Very doubtful now as to whether that design will be built as envisaged, if at all.

Panto season “oh yes you do” joe Lewis is worth 5billion.

 

[JimB]

Panto season “oh yes you do” joe Lewis is worth 5billion.

Yes, Joe Lewis is worth a few bob. But he isn't, hasn't ever been, nor ever will be an owner who ploughs huge amounts of his personal fortune into the football club that he owns. That's not his MO. He's not an Abramovich. That's the point.

That's why Spurs couldn't have afforded to build a design such as Herzog & de Meuron's for Chelsea even if they had wanted to.

 

[JimB]

I thought Chelsea had abandoned theirs ?

As far as I know just mothballed for the time being. Wouldn't be surprised if it was eventually abandoned, though.

 

[Met Line Hammer]

As far as I know just mothballed for the time being. Wouldn't be surprised if it was eventually abandoned, though.

And abramovich throwing his toys over his visa that got denied iirc