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So Fernandes says we'll be building a new stadium in W12....but where?

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  • W12_Ranger
    Platinum Seat
    • Mar 2009
    • 11447

    #1

    So Fernandes says we'll be building a new stadium in W12....but where?

    Starting from bottom left up, all the options I can think off, apologies about the PDF...I have expanded the footprint off a potential new stadium.

    1). Redevelop LR, but how? Always wondered if we could knock a couple of blocks down in White City, spin the pitch 90 degrees and redirect SAR around it. Never heard the idea mooted before and probably a good reason why but its pretty obvious we can't redevelop the ground in its present orientation.

    2). The BBC TV Centre, starting to look like a real option though have always felt the land is too expensive

    3). The old White City Stadium site and BBC Media Centre, this was mentioned recently but the impression I've got from workers employed there is that its not coming down?

    4). Unigate - I'm under impression this land has already been sold?

    5). Latymer Upper playing fields...could always relocate Jeremy and Tarquin to Barn Elms?

    6). West London Stadium...an option?

    7). Scrubs...**** me we could build the Maracana on here but is it actually possible to develop this land?
    Last edited by W12_Ranger; 07-11-2011, 01:59 PM.
  • wicksta
    Silver Seat
    • Apr 2009
    • 1149

    #2
    He said last week that option 1 would definitely not be possible, it's been looked into and the costs required wouldn't be worth amount of extra seats that are possible.

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    • Bluehoop
      Gold Seat
      • Mar 2009
      • 9258

      #3
      TF already ruled out your option 1 on the basis that we could not gain sufficient extra space to warrant it
      #standuptocancer
      #inyourfacecancer

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      • Sprocket
        Bronze Seat
        • Mar 2009
        • 832

        #4
        He mentioned on SSN yesterday that he was looking at 40K-45K capacity.

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        • Gerryhatrick
          Silver Seat
          • Sep 2010
          • 1706

          #5
          One like this Tony please if you're looking in.

          Close to pitch, roof close option. Such a nice stadium, think I might have a semi.

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          • W12hoops
            Silver Seat
            • Feb 2010
            • 3019

            #6
            Originally posted by Gerryhatrick
            One like this Tony please if you're looking in.

            Close to pitch, roof close option. Such a nice stadium, think I might have a semi.
            Where's that one from?

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            • BennyBoyRs
              I like 'Lone' time
              • Mar 2009
              • 13695

              #7
              Subbuteo
              Your mum would love me...

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              • Del
                Gold Seat
                • Mar 2009
                • 8393

                #8
                Said somewhere the other day that if we got a new stadium he would like to retain what makes Loftus Road so great, mainly the fact the fans are so close to the pitch and right on top of you. If he did sanction a new stadium and the design was of that type it could be awesome.

                Touch more legroom also please Tony….

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                • Gerryhatrick
                  Silver Seat
                  • Sep 2010
                  • 1706

                  #9
                  Originally posted by W12hoops
                  Where's that one from?
                  Thats the new stadium for Lille (where Joe Cole is on loan?). soon to open, 40k capacity, google it, it's stunning

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                  • W12hoops
                    Silver Seat
                    • Feb 2010
                    • 3019

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Gerryhatrick
                    Thats the new stadium for Lille (where Joe Cole is on loan?). soon to open, 40k capacity, google it, it's stunning
                    Correct.

                    That model would be welcomed as long as it's tight and compact. 40k - a bit too much 25-30 would do. The model seems to be brilliant.

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                    • Gerryhatrick
                      Silver Seat
                      • Sep 2010
                      • 1706

                      #11
                      Originally posted by W12hoops
                      Correct.

                      That model would be welcomed as long as it's tight and compact. 40k - a bit too much 25-30 would do. The model seems to be brilliant.
                      TF quoted he wanted a 40-45k stadium, and even though most think this is too big, we possibly don't have the same single mindedness of refusing to think about possible relegation, nor do we have the marketing skills that no doubt TF has access to, to make sure we fill it, which is why he is so wealthy, and we are just fans along for the journey. Enjoy, it's his risk.

                      Lille Stadium progress. Should open in 1 year apparently. http://stadiumporn.com/grand-stade-l...-lille-france/
                      Official Lille site: http://www.grandstade-lillemetropole.com/
                      Last edited by Gerryhatrick; 07-11-2011, 03:14 PM.

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                      • maverick69
                        Silver Seat
                        • Mar 2011
                        • 2029

                        #12
                        Interesting perspective from abroad:

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                        • W12hoops
                          Silver Seat
                          • Feb 2010
                          • 3019

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Gerryhatrick
                          TF quoted he wanted a 40-45k stadium, and even though most think this is too big, we possibly don't have the same single mindedness of refusing to think about possible relegation, nor do we have the marketing skills that no doubt TF has access to, to make sure we fill it, which is why he is so wealthy, and we are just fans along for the journey. Enjoy, it's his risk.

                          Lille Stadium progress. Should open in 1 year apparently. http://stadiumporn.com/grand-stade-l...-lille-france/
                          Official Lille site: http://www.grandstade-lillemetropole.com/
                          Big risk imo..

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                          • LoftusRoadLad
                            W12 Seat
                            • Jan 2011
                            • 19610

                            #14
                            The English would build that in half the time

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                            • Gerryhatrick
                              Silver Seat
                              • Sep 2010
                              • 1706

                              #15
                              Sorry, Lille stadium is a bit off the OP topic.

                              There are too many complications with option 1, unless we can dig down about 10 metres for the playing surface?
                              Can't imagine it will be the BBC site due to listed status, so will become a hotel imo.
                              Can't be too close to Westway due to possible traffic queueing on match days on this major road.
                              I like the Linford Christie site, but will noise be a problem to the hospital?
                              Which leads to scrubbs land being fav if building is permitted?

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