Muzchap 8,966 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Chelsea announce plans that could lead to Stamford Bridge expansion to 60,000 seatshttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2660485/Chelsea-announce-plans-lead-Stamford-Bridge-expansion-60-000-seater-stadium.htmlAbout time - much needed match day revenue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Great news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 surprised ,, I was convinced we would have to move .. 60000 stadium is essential Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Chelsea announce plans that could lead to Stamford Bridge expansion to 60,000 seatshttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2660485/Chelsea-announce-plans-lead-Stamford-Bridge-expansion-60-000-seater-stadium.htmlBut didn't the previous studies show that it's not safely possibly to increase the capacity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 But didn't the previous studies show that it's not safely possibly to increase the capacity? Engineering is always moving forward. But beyond that I think the end game is to try and buy out some of the local businesses (it won't be cheap) and redesign the infrastructure so there its easily accessible for the supporters. The big problem I see is the Railroad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbol123 175 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 They've already started building on it, there are cranes, foundations etc. all over the siteThere have been continuing doubts about Tan's ability to raise the funds he promised for the development of the area. (The costs involved with making the Power station fit for habitation are set to spiral)And without those funds/promises being met, his planning permission can be withdrawn.So while its probably out of our grasp, theres a small chance that it could still be available. Term-X and CHOULO19 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Hate Scouse 10,327 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 But didn't the previous studies show that it's not safely possibly to increase the capacity? I thought it was more the fact it wouldn't be financelly viable to build. We wouldn't start seeing the benefits of it for 20-25 years. CHOULO19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Always nice to hear official stuff from the club about stadium expansion/relocation but I don't see what's changed beyond the recent elections putting a Labour council in charge. If I were to be cynical then I would say this is the club making it very clear that they're exhausting all possibilities with regards expanding on the current plot so as to appease the CPO before submitting a new plan to move. Earls Court could face some issues with the new Labour council but even then there's absolutely no guarantee a stadium would fit with the redesigned plans whilst the Battersea redevelopment would really need to face some catastrophic funding issues for that to be a possibility again....although it's Battersea Power Station so that's not exactly beyond the realms of possibility based on it's history.With a new council being elected there's always a sense of a fresh start so maybe there's some hope to be had there but my gut feeling is that this might just lead to some minor tinkering with regards egress areas. Looking at the land we actually have, a 60,000 seat stadium would probably require something radical happening and some time at another stadium (always thought Twickenham was a possibility).Just got to hope for the best and some friendly, open, engaged minds on the council. Barbara 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Hate Scouse 10,327 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Just got to hope for the best and some friendly, open, engaged minds on the council. Hahahahaha wishful thinking. Friendly, open and engaged councillors? The only place to be 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Hahahahaha wishful thinking. Friendly, open and engaged councillors?Reading the statement and it's very heavy on the 'improving publicly-owned' areas bit which might appeal to a Labour council and the fact that they're looking to get locals on-board with anything right from the very start suggests this is probably a long-term thing.Looking at it cynically though and it could just be a token gesture that they know will lead nowhere and once again reinforce the notion that we need to move elsewhere, but whatever happens a 60,000 seater stadium is some way off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickpassnmove 924 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I've no idea about the local politics, so I'm curious if anyone thinks Labour representatives could help CFC get permission to build another tier on the NE side of the stadium, over the train tracks and into the adjacent park (which wouldn't be too intrusive, it would seem). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,573 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Always nice to hear official stuff from the club about stadium expansion/relocation but I don't see what's changed beyond the recent elections putting a Labour council in charge. If I were to be cynical then I would say this is the club making it very clear that they're exhausting all possibilities with regards expanding on the current plot so as to appease the CPO before submitting a new plan to move. Earls Court could face some issues with the new Labour council but even then there's absolutely no guarantee a stadium would fit with the redesigned plans whilst the Battersea redevelopment would really need to face some catastrophic funding issues for that to be a possibility again....although it's Battersea Power Station so that's not exactly beyond the realms of possibility based on it's history.With a new council being elected there's always a sense of a fresh start so maybe there's some hope to be had there but my gut feeling is that this might just lead to some minor tinkering with regards egress areas. Looking at the land we actually have, a 60,000 seat stadium would probably require something radical happening and some time at another stadium (always thought Twickenham was a possibility).Just got to hope for the best and some friendly, open, engaged minds on the council. So what our best option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 So what our best option?Honestly, I don't know. Maybe suck it up, spend £600 million knocking the stadium down hoping the council help us acquire the extra land we would need and spend three years playing somewhere like Twickers. Battersea was probably the ideal place with Earls Court a close second. Whatever happens the club needs to be open and honest with the CPO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Question: How does the cost of building a new stadium or even rebuilding an existing one factor in with FFP? Surely there must be something in there about it or no team in Europe would be able to build a new stadium and keep a positive balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Question: How does the cost of building a new stadium or even rebuilding an existing one factor in with FFP? Surely there must be something in there about it or no team in Europe would be able to build a new stadium and keep a positive balance. To my knowledge, I think I was reading it up the other day... Building a new stadium won't come up as an expense under FFP. It comes under one of the exceptions. CHOULO19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyzz 711 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Question: How does the cost of building a new stadium or even rebuilding an existing one factor in with FFP? Surely there must be something in there about it or no team in Europe would be able to build a new stadium and keep a positive balance. Investments in the stadium or other facilities are excluded from the FFP The only place to be and CHOULO19 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Investments in the stadium or other facilities are excluded from the FFPOh, that's right. I've actually read that but for some reason thought it only included training facilities and youth academies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowfifa 0 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Some good sides there; Napoli, Ajax and Inter being the stand out ones for me. Hopefully we can avoid them three.——————————————————————————RS 2007 Gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,333 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Expansion of the Bridge 60 000 capacity speculationhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2660485/Chelsea-announce-plans-lead-Stamford-Bridge-expansion-60-000-seater-stadium.html boshman and Muzchap 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boshman 1,073 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Expansion of the Bridge 60 000 capacity speculationhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2660485/Chelsea-announce-plans-lead-Stamford-Bridge-expansion-60-000-seater-stadium.htmlNow that would be fucking fantastic!! Fulham Broadway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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