Stamford Bridge Thread

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

What about a new stadium 😀

[Fulham Broadway 16,903]

On 09/09/2023 at 07:35, Vesper said:

surely they reverse it

it only is £250K per year cost

 

People running football dont realise so much. A vocal, capacity away support is probably worth 10 points a season. Fucking idiots

[Fulham Broadway 16,903]

 Manchester City's trip to Stamford Bridge will now take place on November 12 at 4:30pm rather than November 11 at 3pm to accomodate TV revenue sources

[NikkiCFC 8,035]

 

[Vesper 28,979]

10 hours ago, NikkiCFC said:

 

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Architect Janet Marie Smith has been charged with designing what Chelsea believe will be one of the best stadiums in Britain.

 

wtf

a yank baseball park designer????

ffs

[Vytis33 1,162]

 

[King Kante 1,500]

23 minutes ago, Vytis33 said:

 

I honestly don't know why we do not make a serious play for EC. Even if we we get planning, digging down in London is a nightmare. If they find anything of historical significance, it will open a massive can of worms.

[DDA 9,689]

1 hour ago, King Kante said:

I honestly don't know why we do not make a serious play for EC. Even if we we get planning, digging down in London is a nightmare. If they find anything of historical significance, it will open a massive can of worms.

We should have gone tooth and nail for Battersy Power Station back in the day. That would have been an epic site for a stadium. On the river with the station integrated into the stadium. If only.

[bluesman2610 1,344]

On 20/09/2023 at 18:40, Vesper said:

wtf

a yank baseball park designer????

ffs

I understand the sentiment but if she can take her abilities which she clearly has and make something unique I believe we could have a wonderful new ground for man years to come. It would be nice to have a stadium with 80-90k max capacity to bring in additional revenue. We miss out on so much unlike the Gunners,Spurs,City,Pool and United. 

[TheHulk 1,882]

3 hours ago, Vytis33 said:

 

We aren't extending shit without buying that part under 2.

[OhForAGreavsie 5,897]

22 hours ago, DDA said:

We should have gone tooth and nail for Battersy Power Station back in the day. That would have been an epic site for a stadium. On the river with the station integrated into the stadium. If only.

Roman did go for Battersea, but lost out to a Chinese bidder. In fact he could never have won. The Chinese had deeper pockets and, more importantly, a mixed retail/housing development is always going to generate enormously more revenue than a football stadium. Not only could the Chinese bidders afford to pay more, they could also justify paying more because of the greater returns.

[OhForAGreavsie 5,897]

On 20/09/2023 at 23:40, Vesper said:

wtf

a yank baseball park designer????

ffs

So-Fi Park is stunning and technologically outstanding. Anything even close to that would be fantastic new home for CFC.

Obviously we won't be looking at all of the additional things around the stadium itself, there just isn't that kind of room available in London: -

 

[Vesper 28,979]

Chelsea could take important step closer to new stadium

https://thedailybriefing.io/i/138043778/Chelsea-could-take-important-step-closer-to-new-stadium

Chelsea could be one step closer to redeveloping Stamford Bridge or building a new stadium on the site. Stoll have confirmed they have agreed to sell "the majority of our Fulham site to the Chelsea FC ownership group".

Chelsea will purchase 1.2 acres for around £80m and completion is expected in early 2024. However, Chelsea won’t actually take control of the land until 2025. This is because the deal has a leaseback clause meaning residents don’t immediately have to vacate their homes.

A verbal agreement was in place between Chelsea and Stoll, but before anything could be formally agreed a nine week period of consultation took place with residents.

“The site at Fulham is just not fit for purpose for the long-term and while this is a difficult time for our residents, it is something we must do, to enable us to support veterans now and in the future,” said Stoll’s CEO Will Campbell-Wroe.

Chelsea want a 55,000 seater venue either via redeveloping Stamford or building a new stadium. This could be on the Stamford Bridge site with the Stoll land helping or still potentially elsewhere.

I understand the preference is to find a solution on the Stamford Bridge site but all options will be explored. One of those is Earls Court, but Earls Court Development Company have “categorically denied” any talks with Chelsea.

Consultations and ultimately a blessing from the Chelsea Pitch Owners and wider fan groups will be necessary and engagement is planned in 2024 once a clearer picture and roadmap for potential plans emerges.

If Chelsea build a new stadium it’s likely to be ready in 2030 and a temporary home would be needed if they knock down Stamford Bridge in order to rebuild.

Wembley and Twickenham are two obvious options but each has geographical or logistical concerns. Craven Cottage is close but smaller.

It’s still all hypothetical at the moment, but it was perhaps slightly easier for Spurs because when they built the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium they had Wembley which was also in North London. But there were still plenty of complaints.

It will arguably be even harder to please the Chelsea fan base in the short term if a move away happens. But now most Spurs fans who moaned about Wembley are only applauding their amazing new home. 

Chelsea’s owners priority, along with CEO Chris Jurasek who will play an important role, is to simply have the best stadium in London and if they can deliver that then supporters may ultimately (even if begrudgingly) accept multiple seasons of upheaval at a less ideal temporary home in order to end up with a world class and modern stadium.

[Vesper 28,979]

7 minutes ago, OhForAGreavsie said:

So-Fi Park is stunning and technologically outstanding. Anything even close to that would be fantastic new home for CFC.

Obviously we won't be looking at all of the additional things around the stadium itself, there just isn't that kind of room available in London: -

 

different firm

SoFi was 

HKS, Inc.

https://www.hksinc.com/

 

Case Study

SoFi Stadium

An Unrivaled Sports & Entertainment Destination & Homage to Southern California

Inglewood, California, USA

https://www.hksinc.com/what-we-do/case-studies/sofi-stadium/

Edited October 18, 2023 by Vesper

[OhForAGreavsie 5,897]

8 minutes ago, Vesper said:

different firm

SoFi was 

HKS, Inc.

https://www.hksinc.com/

 

Case Study

SoFi Stadium

An Unrivaled Sports & Entertainment Destination & Homage to Southern California

Inglewood, California, USA

https://www.hksinc.com/what-we-do/case-studies/sofi-stadium/

Ah ok, thank you. I got my info from This article in The Telegraph which said that the club was hiring the driving force behind So-Fi  Stadium to work on CFC's new home.

Edited October 18, 2023 by OhForAGreavsie

[Vesper 28,979]

11 minutes ago, OhForAGreavsie said:

Ah ok, thank you. I got my info from This article in The Telegraph which said that the club was hiring the driving force behind So-Fi  Stadium to work on CFC's new home.

this was what I initially reacted to:

https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/Chelsea-fc-stamford-bridge-new-stadium-latest-b1107887.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1695104877

Architect Janet Marie Smith has been charged with designing what Chelsea believe will be one of the best stadiums in Britain.

[NikkiCFC 8,035]

2 hours ago, OhForAGreavsie said:

Roman did go for Battersea, but lost out to a Chinese bidder. In fact he could never have won. The Chinese had deeper pockets and, more importantly, a mixed retail/housing development is always going to generate enormously more revenue than a football stadium. Not only could the Chinese bidders afford to pay more, they could also justify paying more because of the greater returns.

Is there a place for stadium in Battersea Park? Area where is Athletic truck and tennis courts? Would be great place. Obvy after latest purchase we are staying at the Bridge tho...

[OhForAGreavsie 5,897]

48 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said:

Is there a place for stadium in Battersea Park? Area where is Athletic truck and tennis courts? Would be great place. Obvy after latest purchase we are staying at the Bridge tho...

Battersea is not, I think, a royal park so it is not necessarily a special protected area. Nevertheless, it's a great open air space enjoyed by millions of Londoners every year. I would hate to see it lost to development. When I was little, I used to be taken the the permanent funfair there. When my daughters were small we enjoyed so many days there picnicking, in the adventure playground, around and on the lake, in the zoo, or riding their bikes by the riverside. The football stadium has to go somewhere else.

Edited October 18, 2023 by OhForAGreavsie