LONDON - Olympic Stadium (80,000) - 2012 Olympics

[Washimoto]

Whats the point of waiting till its built to criticize it? Hopefully the final product is better than the drawing but i doubt it'll be much different.

It would actually be cheaper to build a permanent stadium. The problem is the cost of maintenance over the long run, and people worried it would become a white elephant. It wouldn't be one if there was a tenant or regular activities there.

[DarJoLe]

Originally Posted by Washimoto

It wouldn't be one if there was a tenant or regular activities there.

Like what? Filling 80,000 seats is a HUGE deal. We already have Wembley for that, and it can't be used as a music venue as the o2 is only three stops away on the Jubilee line, so what do you suggest?

[ClishMaclaver]

Originally Posted by Washimoto

Whats the point of waiting till its built to criticize it? Hopefully the final product is better than the drawing but i doubt it'll be much different.

It would actually be cheaper to build a permanent stadium. The problem is the cost of maintenance over the long run, and people worried it would become a white elephant. It wouldn't be one if there was a tenant or regular activities there.

Yes. Because athletics meets attract 80,000 spectators. Have you ever been to an IAAF event?

And even if it did have a permanent tenant do you think Leyton Orient could fill 80,000 week in week out

A team currently playing in Englands 3rd division.

[Mo Rush]

Originally Posted by Washimoto

It would actually be cheaper to build a permanent stadium.

again. what are you people smoking?