Stamford Bridge Thread

[thekid9 418]

That is absolutely shocking for a club of our size.

Why? Stamford bridge is our home...I don't really see a need to change, barring Money

[We Hate Scouse 10,327]

Why? Stamford bridge is our home...I don't really see a need to change, barring Money

All this nostalgic, heritage bullshit is what's holding us back.

We've outgrown our home. If we want to progress as a football club, we have to move stadium. Stamford Bridge will just continue to pull us back from everyone else. We earn £35 million less than Arsenal every season. That's 1 world class player we could buy on a season basis without FFP being effected.

[chelseafc9010 224]

Why? Stamford bridge is our home...I don't really see a need to change, barring Money

You have the mentality of a Tottenham or Arsenal.

[We Hate Scouse 10,327]

You have the mentality of a Tottenham or Arsenal.

That's the irony of it. Arsenal have moved and Tottenham are moving. He has even worse mentality than Tottenham and Arsenal

[Viper22 2,418]

All this nostalgic, heritage bullshit is what's holding us back.

We've outgrown our home. If we want to progress as a football club, we have to move stadium. Stamford Bridge will just continue to pull us back from everyone else. We earn £35 million less than Arsenal every season. That's 1 world class player we could buy on a season basis without FFP being effected.

You against the idea of redeveloping the Bridge then? It could turn out to be more trouble than it's worth after all. What are our moving options at the moment?

[We Hate Scouse 10,327]

You against the idea of redeveloping the Bridge then? It could turn out to be more trouble than it's worth after all. What are our moving options at the moment?

I wouldn't be it just doesn't seem feasible/possible.

[Viper22 2,418]

I wouldn't be it just doesn't seem feasible/possible.

It doesn't look likely to me either, but then i'm no architect! I guess we'll have to see what the club say; I genuinely believe that if it's possible, feasible and not ridiculously expensive they will redevelop the bridge. But 3 big if's there.

[xPetrCechx 13,573]

The CST surveyed 660 members backed Mourinho's assessment. "Atmosphere continues to be a major concern for supporters & manager." (BBC) #CFC

The Chelsea Supporters Trust (CST) has called for safe standing areas to improve the Stamford Bridge atmosphere. (BBC) #CFC

[Liquidator 5,176]

Does the Chelsea Supporters Trust actually serve a purpose other than state the fucking obvious and pat themselves on the back for it?

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

Read somewhere that the idea for redevelopment to 60,000 for Stamford Bridge is now the objective. And apparently, Chelsea will make an official announcement soon as well.

[xPetrCechx 13,573]

Read somewhere that the idea for redevelopment to 60,000 for Stamford Bridge is now the objective. And apparently, Chelsea will make an official announcement soon as well.

Where?!

[OhForAGreavsie 6,077]

You against the idea of redeveloping the Bridge then? It could turn out to be more trouble than it's worth after all. What are our moving options at the moment?

I'm not convinced that redeveloping SB achieves anything other than postponing the problem. Upgrading The Bridge will drag our stadium up to twentieth century standards for sure, but we can all see the deep, deep flaw in that situation. I believe that a stadium which is truly fit for the future can only be created away from SB. That said, you have asked the right question of course, and an acceptable answer to that question is now further away than it has ever been.

Speaking purely personally, I would be prepared to widen the radius of the search for sites, but I accept that the greater the distance from home base we propose to move, the fewer and fewer Chelsea fans would go along with it.

[We Hate Scouse 10,327]

I'm not convinced that redeveloping SB achieves anything other than postponing the problem. Upgrading The Bridge will drag our stadium up to twentieth century standards for sure, but we can all see the deep, deep flaw in that situation. I believe that a stadium which is truly fit for the future can only be created away from SB. That said, you have asked the right question of course, and an acceptable answer to that question is now further away than it has ever been.

Speaking purely personally, I would be prepared to widen the radius of the circle within which we look for sites, but I accept that the greater the distance from home base we propose to move, the fewer and fewer Chelsea fans would go along with it.

It depends in which direction you're going.

For Chelsea to go North or East London it would be absolutely awful in my opinion.

Further South/South West is fine. Perhaps even on the brink of Surrey area.

[Muzchap 8,966]

It depends in which direction you're going.

For Chelsea to go North or East London it would be absolutely awful in my opinion.

Further South/South West is fine. Perhaps even on the brink of Surrey area.

Indeed I'm now thinking like the Allianz Arena - Munich moved it outside onto the main ring-road easier to get to, just all round common sense, they even have dedicated trains serving the stadium

The Allianz is simply the best stadium I have been too - we need something like that

Don't get me wrong, I love the Bridge - but anybody who's been there knows it's tough to get it any bigger and the infrastructure around the ground just cannot cope

[Laylabelle 9,536]

The slight advantage where it is at the moment is its walking distance from 2 main stations.If was to become bigger no good having it in a area where really one is accessaible cause that just be mad

[chelseafc9010 224]

Making it 60.000 would be great but it still isn't up to scratch compared to stadiums like the allianze, bernabue ect.

[Liquidator 5,176]

Making it 60.000 would be great but it still isn't up to scratch compared to stadiums like the allianze, bernabue ect.

and nor is it necessary given our fanbase. 60,000 is about the maximum we could regularly fill every week IMO. People go on about how the Bridge is too small for us now but are quick to forget how almost every cup game goes on general sale, we don't sell out every game and we put season tickets practically on general sale in 2010/11 due to lack of demand

[chelseafc9010 224]

and nor is it necessary given our fanbase. 60,000 is about the maximum we could regularly fill every week IMO. People go on about how the Bridge is too small for us now but are quick to forget how almost every cup game goes on general sale, we don't sell out every game and we put season tickets practically on general sale in 2010/11 due to lack of demand

Yes your right 60,000 is enough, but if we want to progess and become a super team in the future like the Bayern's and Madrid's then we will need something bigger or more glamourous, we don't stand still or football will catch us.

[Muzchap 8,966]

Yes your right 60,000 is enough, but if we want to progess and become a super team in the future like the Bayern's and Madrid's then we will need something bigger or more glamourous, we don't stand still or football will catch us.

Build for the future! Absolutely the right attitude!

Ok - we might not fill it now - but 4-5 years of winning more trophies and you will see that change. United were nowhere relatively speaking with regards to fan base - 25 years on they are a massive global brand - that has to be our aim! We're 10 years in, with 15 to go, plenty of time to grow our status

[We Hate Scouse 10,327]

A lot of grounds have been built with potential to be able to expand them further if needs be. This is an absolute must if we leave the Bridge.

I think we will have absolutely no issue selling out 60k in a new/redeveloped stadium for 2-3 seasons at least. Fans that haven't been for years will be queuing for tickets to see the new stadium. If we're successful in those 2-3 years then the sell outs will continue. Not to mention if we drop ticket prices in some areas. I don't think selling out is an immediate concern at all.