LONDON - Emirates Stadium (60,362)

[NavyBlue]

Originally Posted by Its AlL gUUd

i think London gets so many international matches of other countries because of the large ex-pat population of the respective countries, the large numbers of players from those nations playing in england(the case with Aus) or that it can provide the facilities,

In Australia's case that's one reason . . . others include

- Over 100 Aussies are based in European clubs and these clubs are very reluctant to release them to play in OZ. It comes down to the point where clubs force them to be considered 'unavailable' by faking injuries.

- Quality opposition are reluctant to travel down to the southern hemisphere in the short allocated time . . . too taxing on the body I guess.

I don't mind playing a couple friendlies in London if it mean the NT gets a good hit-out against quality teams . . . we definitely don't lack support over there.

[GreenwichSE10]

QPR must be desperate for cash

[XCRunner]

Originally Posted by zeeshanney

i kno this is off topic but who has an arsenal top and wat name is on the back??

I kept waiting and waiting for the right moment to get mine. Emirates is the shirt sponsor for i forget how many years, like 7 or something?... and Henry just signed a 4-yr. contract last summer, so this was the perfect time. I have an 06/07 home kit w/ #14 Henry on the back. And the Premiership patch on the left sleeve.

[XCRunner]

Originally Posted by highburysouljah

Does anybody else like the yellow away kit better than the home???

I prefer the red home, but I have always liked the yellow away better than the blue away. i wish they would quit switching every few years or so. Yellow > Blue.

Originally Posted by Sitback

The red design looks really good with a pair of jeans.

True dat.

[BaronVonChickenpants]

Originally Posted by GreenwichSE10

QPR must be desperate for cash

thats hardly news is it?

[EADGBE]

Just sorted a ticket for Arsenal v United (in with the home fans, but don't tell anyone) at Emirates the weekend after next. My mate's a Belfast Gooner and is returning the favour for when I sorted out a pair at OT once - in 1996. You could say it's a bit overdue...

I'm looking forward to my first visit to the place. I hope its as impressive as it is widely reported to be. I suspect we'll also be making something of a pilgrimage to Highbury en route.

As the Gooner rating wil be quite high in this thread, I wondered what features of the place and the matchday experience you would recommend.

Anyone?

[Noostairz]

bored. browsing. waiting for the liverpool game to start. found a couple of good pics:

image hosted on flickr


image hosted on flickr

[EADGBE]

Nice place and all, but what was the guy on who said it was very similar to the new Wembley?!

[Lostboy]

Will Emirates ever get UEFA Five Star Status?

[Disraeli]

Originally Posted by Lostboy

Will Emirates ever get UEFA Five Star Status?

It should do. I cannot see why it would not. At the moment I think Old Trafford is the only 5 star club ground in England.

[NeilF]

Originally Posted by Lostboy

Will Emirates ever get UEFA Five Star Status?

I have heard (I'll emphasis the HEARD part of that, so everyone can feel free to correct me if I am wrong), that it won't be given UEFA Five Star status, at least not in its current state. Not because of the stadium itself, but because of some of the other conditions that go with the Five Star status - car parking being the main one mentioned.

Can anyone confirm if this is true?

[www.sercan.de]

that can be true
Because of the bad infrastructure of the Celtic Park the stadium isn't a 5 star stadium (actually this was written in the Stadionwelt magazine)

[EADGBE]

Originally Posted by Disraeli

It should do. I cannot see why it would not. At the moment I think Old Trafford is the only 5 star club ground in England.

Actually, Wikipedia says this:

Behind Wembley Stadium, Old Trafford has the largest ground capacity of any English football stadium, with a capacity of just over 76,000, and it is the one of only two UEFA 5-star stadia in England.

I was wondering which one the other one would be as I'm sure Wembley hasn't (officially) got it yet - although it surely will. The other one must be Emirates. It's hosted Brazil v Argentina, after all.

[www.sercan.de]

isn't there a list at uefa.com?
i couldn't find anything

[lpioe]

wikipedia has a list here

Though not listed, the new Wembley Stadium has become the 26th Stadium to be given the 5-star rating.

I wonder why Emirates didn't get it

[www.sercan.de]

Originally Posted by lpioe

wikipedia has a list here




I wonder why Emirates didn't get it

Sükrü Saracoglu is 5 star but not listed?
f... uefa page

[Peyre]

Villa Park (which is actually a rotting dump)

that's why they have the FA Cup Semis there

[KiwiBrit]

Here is uefa's requirements for a 5 star stadium:

Criteria for UEFA 5 Star rating
Minimum capacity of 50,000 (5-star venues) / 30,000 (4-star venues) – individual seats with backrests. (Venues that still have individual seats without proper backrests will still continue to be accepted. In future, however, closer attention will be paid to this aspect, and which will influence the committee’s decision regarding the addition of venues to these list categories.)
Pitch dimensions of 105 x 68 m. The field of play must be in pristine condition and be prepared accordingly for a final (quality of grass, irrigation, smooth surface, etc.).
Protective fences around the field of play are not acceptable. Venues which have such installations will not be included on the list.
Sufficient room around the field of play for advertising boards and at least 18 TV cameras. In addition, there must be enough room between the goals and the first row of spectator seats behind both goals for a maximum of 150 photographers.
First-rate dressing-rooms for both teams and the referees (equal size and furnishings for both teams, spacious, bright and clean).
Suitable and appropriately equipped drug-testing room.
Floodlighting of a minimum intensity of 1,400 lux (eV) in the direction of the main camera, and of 1,000 Lux (eV) towards the other areas of the stadium, plus an efficient emergency power supply able to provide, without interruption, the same luminous light intensity as the main lighting.
Modern security installations (access monitoring system, adequate PA system, etc.).
A permanent TV surveillance system in colour that is able to monitor the movement of spectators, as well as their behaviour inside and outside the stadium. This installation must also be able to produce still shots of any troublemakers, which can then be distributed immediately to the security officers / stewards in the stadium.
Clear signage that everyone can understand inside and outside the stadium, as well as in its immediate vicinity.
Suitable covered seats for disabled spectators and their accompanying persons (minimum of two sectors with at least 50 places each). The areas for disabled spectators must be adequately equipped with toilet facilities and a refreshment bar.
Acceptable sanitary facilities for spectators (both sexes) in terms of numbers, cleanliness and standards. Toilets without seats will no longer be accepted for spectators of either sex.
Provision of first-rate media facilities in terms of camera positions, working places, TV studios, etc., in accordance with the “UEFA Guidelines for Media Facilities”.
Adequate first-class facilities must be provided for VIPs, including a minimum of 150 places in the Honorary Tribune VIP box.
International airport(s) able to cope with the huge extra demands of a UEFA final (capacity for up to 60 charter flights per day in addition to the normal, scheduled flights)
Adequate hotel accommodation. For UEFA and its partners, at least 1,000 five-star hotel rooms (UEFA Champions League) / 500 rooms (UEFA Cup) are needed. In addition, enough other hotel accommodation in all types of category must be available.

Looking at the requirements, I have no idea why the Emirates is not listed?

[www.sercan.de]

if a stadium wants to host a final it can be listed
inquiry -> listed
thats what i thought

[Peyre]

oh okay, Villa Park must be 4 star. Wembley must have its award already, it certainly meets all the stats.