ISTANBUL - Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadi (50,509)

[MS20]

Good news that they're replacing the seats. It was already showing its age, exacerbated by the problem that sections are coloured differently. It doesn't look like it judging from the VIP seats, but I'd had hoped they would stick to yellow seats with Fener written in dark blue or vice versa.

The expansion is interesting. They already have the 2nd biggest club stadium in the country, and only just trailing by a few thousand. To be fair Fener could be one of the biggest clubs in Europe as the Turkish league improves in the future, so 60k isn't too big for them. Still, with FFP coming in, might as well do it now if they can. No point in waiting around.

I just wonder, had this stadium been 60k from the beginning, would Turk Telecom be 53,000 today?

PS I always knew Istanbul was densely populated, but that one picture above is like a mini New York. And I'm guessing thats only a suburb because I dont see too many skyscrapers.

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- Looks like they've just replaced the VIP seats
- honestly i still do not believe that it can be expanded. Actually every year we have this "story". Mainly when they loose the championship
- The rivalary between both clubs is huge . If SS was 60,000, than TTA would have been ~60,000 too
- Actually the tickets are quite expensive. IMO Gala and Fener could sell 60,000 season tickets every year.



The stadium is on the asian part and nearly every new skyscraper is more for residential use




The new cladding for the goal stands

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[laslandes]

Originally Posted by www.sercan.de

Fenerbahçe to increase Şükrü Saracoğlu capacity to 62,500

Fenerbahçe have unveiled plans which will see the Şükrü Saracoğlu stadium's capacity increased from 50,509 to 62,500.

The Istanbul giants propose to increase the stands behind the goal areas, namely the Migros and Telsim. The stands currently have a joint capacity of 21,000.

The Yellow Canaries have also called in acoustic experts to improve the ambiance in the stadium after complaints that complaints about the acoustics in the stands.

The project is expected to be completed for next season and coincides with Aziz Yıldırım's re-election as Fenerbahçe chairman.

Yıldırım was responsible for the stadiums last expansion which saw capacity rise from 30,000 to 50,509 and has been involved in the Saracoğlu's development between 2000 till present day.

The 59 year old chairman was among the detainees arrested and held over suspected involvement in the ensuing match fixing investigation which rocked the country last summer.

Yıldırım is currently on trial facing charges of involvement in manipulating games and forming an unarmed criminal organization which intended to obtain financial income through sport.

http://www.turkish-football.com/news_read.php?id=2966

are there any information about expention ?

[www.sercan.de]

Nothing happened. Actually looked more like a PR news after the new GS stadium was opened

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According to this article the club plans to make the stadium more comfortable
Wider seats, stairs, more room etc

Capacity will sink to 45,000
http://skorer.milliyet.com.tr/%C5%9F...27/default.htm

[LucianPopa1000]

A 3rd tier would look good here.It would have to be like 25 rows(like the lower two) if it were to contain 5000 new seats,each end that is.A 36-37 degree tier should do it.The acoustics would be crazy imagine 30k ultras at the derbies.The finished product would be very similar to allianz arena,but much more noisier

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Actually current 2nd tier of the West and East stand is already 35-36°

BTW there isn't enough space behind the stadium





BTW, made it some years ago


BTW, if they add a 3rd tier with 25 rows, the capacity would be ~ 70,000 or more?

[LucianPopa1000]

I meant a third tier only in the ends ,the stands are already tallish why add another tier there.The sides look really good but the ends look out of place(sorta).

[www.sercan.de]

Yes, because they changed the project during construction

The first project
42,000
Adding just the current goal stands







BTW there isn't enough space at the north stand

[LucianPopa1000]

They could overhang the 2nd tier more(10-15 rows),but a 45 degree angle would be necessary.The end result wouldnt be cool,with two different ends.They could have rougly 10 rows outside de stadium line,somethign similar to anfields Kop.But there are a few meters there imo,where there are parked vans right next to the stadium wall.Enough space for 10 rows surely(with another 10 rows overhang) it is doable.And they could house the away fans there and hope they dont like the 45 degree angle.

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45° 3rd tier at all stands would be great

But i think its more realistic that the club will move to somewhre else if they need a bigger one.

[LucianPopa1000]

Unless they build a much larger new stadium why move?only if they decide on a 60k stadium or more should they move.Of course a new stadium on the same spot would be ideal,if there is space.
Is the current location a bad one,or one that they can give up on easily?

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Actually iFener plays here since 1907
I think its the 4th stadium at the same location


BTW there were rumours that they plan to built a 100k at the east part of the city.



If Fener plans to have a bigger stadium (maybe in 20 years) than it would be at least 70k.
And 70k is nearly impossible here.

[eagle in sky]

Originally Posted by LucianPopa1000

Unless they build a much larger new stadium why move?only if they decide on a 60k stadium or more should they move.Of course a new stadium on the same spot would be ideal,if there is space.
Is the current location a bad one,or one that they can give up on easily?

Time of new stadium is too early. Şükrü Saracoğlu is only 8 years old.

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Actually the oldest stand is 13 years old

[EPA001]

The seating does not look very spacious when it come to room for the legs of spectators. Which is strange since it is such a new stadium. Or are the pictures misleading?

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Honestly i don't know the legroom.

[LucianPopa1000]

I think its 0,75m.I've been on plenty of stadiums with fixed seats an the legspace does seem slightly smaller.0,75m is very acceptable though,its perfect for ends and upper tiers where the hardcore fans are.