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British Stadiums - 15 Largest Countdown!

A summary of the UK's largest (though not necessarily best!) stadia. Note - Have included those currently under construction, but not those still in the planning stages. Also please note that they are not in order of what I think is 'best', but purely in order of capacity... Enjoy!


Britain's Top 15 Stadiums in terms of size:

1) Wembley Stadium, London: English national football stadium.
Capacity - 90,000
(Under Construction - opens 2006)







2) Twickenham Stadium, London: English national rugby stadium.
Capacity – 83,000
(Currently being expanded from 75-83,000)







3) Old Trafford, Manchester: Home of Manchester United F.C.
Capacity – 75,000
(Currently being expanded from 68-75,000)







4) Millennium Stadium, Cardiff: Welsh national football and rugby stadium.
Capacity – 73,000







5) Murrayfield, Edinburgh: Scottish national rugby stadium.
Capacity – 67,000







6) New Anfield, Liverpool: New home of Liverpool F.C.
Capacity – 61,000
(Groundwork just begun – Opens 2007/2008)







7) Celtic Park, Glasgow: Home of Celtic F.C.
Capacity – 61,000







8) Emirates Stadium, London: New home of Arsenal F.C.
Capacity – 60,000
(Under Construction – opens 2006)







9) Hampden Park, Glasgow: Scottish national football stadium.
Capacity - 53,000







10) St. James' Park, Newcastle: Home of Newcastle United F.C.
Capacity – 53,000







11) Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow: Home of Rangers F.C.
Capacity – 51,000







12) Stadium of Light, Sunderland: Home of Sunderland A.F.C.
Capacity – 49,000







13) City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester: Home of Manchester City F.C.
Capacity – 48,000







14) Villa Park, Birmingham: Home of Aston Villa F.C.
Capacity – 44,000







15) Stamford Bridge, London: Home of Chelsea F.C.
Capacity – 43,000



 
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Public meeting to discuss fears over Bath Rugby new arena plans for Rec

A public meeting has been called to air concerns over Bath Rugby’s plans for a new arena at The Rec.

The club has written to hundreds of people living around the Recreation Ground in an attempt to flush out a potential legal challenge over its proposals to develop a ground fit for the 21st century.

It has asked people for their views on a series of covenants drawn up in 1922 which could be a stumbling block to its scheme, although the club is confident that it will be able to persuade a High Court judge that the documents no longer hold water legally.

The public meeting on Thursday has been organised by local councillor Manda Rigby, who coincidentally is chair of Bath City Football Club.

It will take place at 7.30pm, at the United Reformed Church, Grove Street.

Bath Rugby asked if it could send a representative to the meeting, but Ms Rigby said the idea was to get questions and comments together, and then invite the club to a subsequent meeting, or ask by letter, for its response.

Ms Rigby (Lib Dem, Abbey) said: “After the distribution of the letter, I have been contacted by many residents, some angry, some scared, some confused, about what the request for information from Bath Rugby means to them.

“In the distributed leaflet, Bath Rugby say that individuals may want to take legal advice, and whilst accepting that individual circumstances may vary, a lot of the legal advice is common to all, so I thought it worth getting as many people as possible together, to share advice between us. People both very pro-rugby remaining on the Rec, and equally anti it, are concerned about the overdevelopment and over-commercialisation of the green space, and the detrimental impact on local people every day of the year not just on home matches and big event days. The potential impact of the route Bath Rugby are proposing would set aside covenants on the whole area, not just the parcel leased to them.”

The Pulteney Estate Residents’ Association will be involved in the meeting.

Rugby club chief executive Nick Blofeld said: “We were very keen to attend the public meeting and help answer questions from local residents regarding this process. However, unfortunately, we were asked not to attend. We remain committed to conducting this legal process in an open way and would urge any concerned residents who have questions regarding the covenants to contact us directly. Whatever the future is for all of the users and facilities on the Recreation Ground, the matter of the covenants needs resolution, and this is a legal step in the process towards this.”
http://www.thisisbath.co.uk/Public-...by-new-arena/story-18461586-detail/story.html
 
#5,206 ·
The people trying to stop FC United from building their new stadium have failed as the last legal challenge was rejected. :)

Legal challenge to FC United's Moston stadium fails

Court of Appeal judges in London backed Manchester council's decision to grant planning permission for the 5,000-capacity complex – welcomed by the club formed in 2005

The legal challenge to FC United's planned new stadium in Moston has failed.

Court of Appeal judges in London have backed Manchester council's decision to grant planning permission for the 5,000-capacity complex on Ronald Johnson Playing Fields - seemingly clearing the way for the breakaway club to break ground.

At an oral hearing this morning, forced by residents opposed to the plans, a bid for an appeal into a judicial review which also backed the town hall's decision was rejected.
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co...r-news/legal-challenge-fc-uniteds-new-1764875

Fingers crossed Bristol City F.C. will also be successful when their legal battle comes to a head later on in the year.
 
#5,208 ·
So, as FC United end their legal battle, Cambridge United's fight for a new stadium is about to start. :|

Campaigners are battling plans for a new community stadium south of Cambridge with united opposition amid fears about the impact on Grantchester Meadows.

Four residents’ associations and two parish councils have signed a letter which warns construction of an 8,000-seater ground for Cambridge United plus 400 homes near Trumpington would be a disaster.

They are concerned about the loss of green belt land and the merging of the city with nearby villages, plus traffic and parking.
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/New...dges-new-community-stadium-20130320100006.htm
 
#5,209 ·
Good grief, yet another potential new stadium (Slough Town F.C.) legal battle. :eek:hno:



Council chiefs vow to fight government order to give up stadium site for free school

COUNCIL chiefs have pledged they will take their fight against a government order to give a site to a free school to the courts.

Slough Borough Council chiefs have accused the Department for Education of making a 'shocking' and 'ill-informed' U-turn after officials sent a letter to the council ordering them to give the old Arbour Vale School site to the trust behind a new Sikh free school.

Council chief executive Ruth Bagley responded to the letter today, stating the council would lose £8m if its plans for the site - including a new football stadium for Slough Town, community sports facilities and housing - had to be scrapped.

She also vowed to push for a judicial review if the Government enforces legislation which could force the council to flog the land.
https://www.google.com/url?q=http:/...ds-cse&usg=AFQjCNH_-FdV8E3zJh5spN1zW37jCyeizw
 
#5,211 ·
West Ham get Olympic Stadium after government ups funding

West Ham will be anchor tenants for the Olympic Stadium after the government agreed to put in an extra £25m towards the costs of converting the venue.

The additional money takes the Treasury's contribution to around £60m.

Adapting the stadium could cost between £150m and £190m.

Under conversion plans, the roof will be extended and the seating capacity reduced from 80,000 to 60,000, with a retractable system allowing the venue to be converted from an athletics arena to football stadium within days.

Seats will slide over the running track to bring West Ham fans closer to the action.

The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) will begin work on the roof in the autumn and officials hope it will be ready for the autumn of 2015 - in time for the Rugby World Cup.

After that the stadium will close again to reconfigure the stadium's lower seating bowl and re-open in time for West Ham to start playing their games there in August 2016.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21889864

Good news :)
 
#5,215 ·
West Ham United are delighted to confirm that the Olympic Stadium will be their home from the 2016/17 season



West Ham United are today celebrating the historic announcement by Mayor of London Boris Johnson granting them the right to make the Olympic Stadium their home from the start of the 2016/17 season.

As a result of the announcement, the Hammers have released new images of the innovatively transformed Stadium so the West Ham supporters can for the first time see the dynamic proposals that will transform the Stadium, already a prestigious part of the UK's sporting heritage, into a world-class UEFA category 4, 54,000-seater Stadium fit to host the world's most famous competitions during the football season.

Having been bound by strict confidentiality agreements imposed upon them, the club are now set to embark on a detailed, independent supporter consultation process to help ensure the Stratford stadium matches the high standards Hammers fans would expect from their new home.

Vice-Chairman Karren Brady said: "I'm delighted that we have been confirmed today as the anchor concessionaire for the Olympic Stadium. I commend my two Chairmen for their passion and commitment. I am delighted this has been rewarded now that their ambition to see the Club they love enjoy a bright future at the Olympic Stadium has been realised.

"It was important to me that we struck a deal that would stand the test of time that represented the right deal for West Ham United and our loyal and patient supporters.

"The consultation we have promised them will now begin and we can't wait to work with them to create a stunning new home that befits the pride, passion and tradition that the world associates with West Ham United."

Joint-Chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold said: "'It's fantastic for everyone at West Ham United that at last all the Club's hard work over the past three years has paid off. Since we came to West Ham in 2010 we have had a vision to really take the club forward so West Ham United can compete on the pitch at the highest level.

"Today's decision offers us a real platform to do this and we are fully committed to making it a real success. We understand the responsibilities that come with calling the nation's iconic Olympic Stadium, which will be converted into a world-class football stadium, our new home. It is an honour we will take on with pride.''

West Ham United will shortly launch a Q+A document for supporters, which details some of the most common questions about the move. The club will be adding to the document with further questions from fans over the coming weeks. Supporters can email in questions to yourosquestions@westhamunited.co.uk



West Ham United Football Club







 
#5,217 ·
^^ So they won't acctualy move the lower bowl, just put up scaffold temporary stands around the pitch? I thought it's be like stade de france or the anz stadium :/

It'll be odd to use it for athletics, with the roof covering the track :L If it rains, the runners will still be dry :)
No, it'll have retractable seating like the Stade de France. The roof will be done in time for the RWC, whilst the retractable seating will be done after that, meaning it should be in place for when West Ham move into the stadium in August 2016.
 
#5,218 ·
No, it'll have retractable seating like the Stade de France. The roof will be done in time for the RWC, whilst the retractable seating will be done after that, meaning it should be in place for when West Ham move into the stadium in August 2016.
It dosent look like it in this photo. It looks like theyve left the original bowl behind and put this lower tier on the athletics track with gangways linking it to the entrances over the gap:

 
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