Stamford Bridge Thread

[sekar_blue4ever 1]

What would be the cost of rebuilding the SB and what would be cost of building a new stadium??

If we do build a new stadium we will sell land in SB that must give us a hefty amount to build the new stadium if I am not wrong....

[Liquidator 5,176]

What would be the cost of rebuilding the SB and what would be cost of building a new stadium??

If we do build a new stadium we will sell land in SB that must give us a hefty amount to build the new stadium if I am not wrong....

This is from the club and is about the viability of expanding Stamford Bridge

http://www.chelseafc.com/page/DocumentsFull/0,,10268~2629432,00.html

[BlueLion. 21,491]

BATTERSEA BID ANNOUNCED

Posted on: Fri 04 May 2012

Chelsea Football Club can confirm to our fans that we have today submitted an offer, with our property development partner Almacantar, to acquire the 39-acre Battersea Power Station site.

Battersea Power Station is one of London's most famous buildings and has the potential to become one of the most iconic football stadiums in the world.

Our joint bid was submitted in accordance with the sales process established by the Joint Administrators for the site. The process could run for a number of months.

We are not the only interested parties and there is no certainty that we will be successful. We also appreciate that we have many significant hurdles to address if we are to build a new stadium on the site, including winning the support of our fans, the CPO shareholders and local Wandsworth residents, as well as securing the approval of Wandsworth Council, the Greater London Authority and heritage authorities. We must also stress that making an offer for the Battersea Power Station site does not mean the club has made a definitive decision to leave Stamford Bridge.

Working with architects and planning experts we have developed a plan to preserve all the significant aspects of Battersea Power Station. The four iconic chimneys and wash towers along with the Grade II* listed west turbine hall and control room will be restored and retained in their original locations and provide a unique architectural backdrop to a world-class stadium with a capacity of around 60,000 seats.

Following feedback from fans, our initial plans include a 15,000-all seated one-tier stand behind the south goal, likely to be the biggest one-tier stand in football. Also as suggested by many fans, the stadium proposed is rectangular in shape with four separate stands. The design includes a bigger family area and more room for disabled supporters.

As well as a new home for our club, the development would include a town centre with substantial street-level retail shops, affordable housing and offices - all of which would benefit Wandsworth and bring a significant number of permanent jobs to the area. We would also make a significant contribution towards the Northern Line Extension, a new high-volume transport link proposed for the area.

We will keep our fans updated as the process develops.

From the official site

http://www.chelseafc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10268~2759942,00.html

[ack17 205]

BATTERSEA BID ANNOUNCED

Posted on: Fri 04 May 2012

Chelsea Football Club can confirm to our fans that we have today submitted an offer, with our property development partner Almacantar, to acquire the 39-acre Battersea Power Station site.

Battersea Power Station is one of London's most famous buildings and has the potential to become one of the most iconic football stadiums in the world.

Our joint bid was submitted in accordance with the sales process established by the Joint Administrators for the site. The process could run for a number of months.

We are not the only interested parties and there is no certainty that we will be successful. We also appreciate that we have many significant hurdles to address if we are to build a new stadium on the site, including winning the support of our fans, the CPO shareholders and local Wandsworth residents, as well as securing the approval of Wandsworth Council, the Greater London Authority and heritage authorities. We must also stress that making an offer for the Battersea Power Station site does not mean the club has made a definitive decision to leave Stamford Bridge.

Working with architects and planning experts we have developed a plan to preserve all the significant aspects of Battersea Power Station. The four iconic chimneys and wash towers along with the Grade II* listed west turbine hall and control room will be restored and retained in their original locations and provide a unique architectural backdrop to a world-class stadium with a capacity of around 60,000 seats.

Following feedback from fans, our initial plans include a 15,000-all seated one-tier stand behind the south goal, likely to be the biggest one-tier stand in football. Also as suggested by many fans, the stadium proposed is rectangular in shape with four separate stands. The design includes a bigger family area and more room for disabled supporters.

As well as a new home for our club, the development would include a town centre with substantial street-level retail shops, affordable housing and offices - all of which would benefit Wandsworth and bring a significant number of permanent jobs to the area. We would also make a significant contribution towards the Northern Line Extension, a new high-volume transport link proposed for the area.

We will keep our fans updated as the process develops.

http://www.chelseafc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10268~2759942,00.html

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I win

[We Hate Scouse 10,286]

As sad as the thought of leaving Stamford Bridge is, I can't help but get excited over this.

[diskoviolente 425]

I don´t really like the idea of leaving Stamford Bridge, but i can see the reason behind it.

Would they actually consider building the stadium inside Battersea Power Station ? I can´t get my head around this thought...

[Slam Dunk 1,442]

Phil McNulty ‏ @philmcnulty

Chelsea proposal for Battersea Power Station is 60,000-capacity stadium including 15,000-seat one-tier stand, biggest of its type in game.

Phil McNulty ‏ @philmcnulty

Power Station's 4 iconic chimneys & towers would be retained plus CFC would make "significant contribution to the Northern Line Extension."

Phil McNulty ‏ @philmcnulty

Chelsea not the only interested party and admit no certainty of success.

Wow.

[BlueDutchy 63]

"stadium is rectangular in shape with four separate stands. The design includes a bigger family area and more room for disabled supporters"

Does that mean that some stands will be less close to the field and there will be a 'gap' between the field and the stands where the disabled supporters sit?

It will be sad to leave The Bridge but necessary for our transformation to become a financially healthy club. I hope the design looks nice, because so far it sounds not great.

[Spike 12,049]

I hope it doesn't have a bullshit name like "Etiahd" or "Emirates'. I have not been to Stamford and I will really be upset if I never watch a game there.

I could always visit this place: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stamford_Bridge,_East_Riding_of_Yorkshire

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

BREAKING NEWS:

Chelsea Football Club can confirm to our fans that we have today submitted an offer, with our property development partner Almacantar, to acquire the 39-acre Battersea Power Station site.

[Jase 43,479]

Do want us to stay at the Bridge but if the move helps move the club forward, then so be it.

[Manuf 1,448]

Bigger stadium in something like this with biggest stand in the World? Yes, please. It will be sad to leave Stamford but moving on is always the hard step.

[Term-X 7,891]

Well, the power station will certainly provide a 'unique' architectural backdrop..

The stadium proposed is rectangular in shape with four separate stands.

^ Thank fuck for that, at least we won't be getting a concrete bowl.

[bababoom 4,478]

Exciting times, we all love the Bridge, but sooner or later we got to move on.

[Madmax 9,219]

Site looks a bit of a dump.

Any word on who are the other parties interested? QPR? Spurs?

[Bridge Soldier 9]

Site looks a bit of a dump.

Any word on who are the other parties interested? QPR? Spurs?

Probably not other football clubs. There have been loads of other proposals for the site in recent times.

[Bridge Soldier 9]

I absolutely love the Bridge. Brings back so many memories every time I approach it and enter the ground. Going to my first games as a kid with family members who are no longer with us. Consequentially, the idea of moving to a shiny new characterless bowl doesn't really appeal at all, but it was always going to happen when further expansion to Stamford Bridge was deemed impossible. However, the article they posted on the site includes a few things that are really enticing about the proposal:

- Working with architects and planning experts we have developed a plan to preserve all the significant aspects of Battersea Power Station. The four iconic chimneys and wash towers along with the Grade II* listed west turbine hall and control room will be restored and retained in their original locations and provide a unique architectural backdrop to a world-class stadium with a capacity of around 60,000 seats.

Absolutely brilliant. Big fan of the famous chimneys, and was really hoping they'd be stay in tact. It might be a new ground, but Battersea Power Station is a pretty iconic landmark would lend a sense of history to a brand new ground that would initially have none.

Following feedback from fans, our initial plans include a 15,000-all seated one-tier stand behind the south goal, likely to be the biggest one-tier stand in football.

Great idea. Would do wonders for the atmosphere, which has often been weak at Stamford Bridge given the dispersal of the "noisy fans", move of the away fans to the Shed, corporate wankers and masses of tourists. I'm getting excited just thinking about it. Our very own Kop!?

Also as suggested by many fans, the stadium proposed is rectangular in shape with four separate stands. The design includes a bigger family area and more room for disabled supporters.

Lovely. Fuck off bowls.

Early days yet but it's intriguing to say the least and I hope it comes off, providing the above ideas are actually followed through and they don't change their mind.