Spurs aim for new stadium by 2012

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STADIUM PICS
Tottenham Hotspur have submitted a planning application for their new 56,000-seat stadium and hope to be playing at the venue by 2012.

The ground will feature a single-tier stand, like the Kop at Anfield, and allow fans to be nearer the action than at other modern stadiums like Wembley.

It will be built adjacent to White Hart Lane, where the team will continue to play during construction.

The site also includes 434 new homes, a 150-room hotel and a supermarket.

Tottenham are refusing to declare the cost of the stadium project, with reports suggesting a figure similar to the £400 million Arsenal spent to build the Emirates.

"We have designed what will be a vibrant area 365 days a year and not a stadium with dead space surrounding it," said Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy.

"Our desire from the outset has been to create a scheme of major benefit for local people and to deliver the most fan-friendly stadium in Europe.
Tottenham's new stadium
The new ground will have a 63-row single-tier stand

"The inclusion of a new single-tier stand combined with a fantastic stadium design demonstrates our absolute commitment to create the most atmospheric stadium for our supporters.

"Every fan will have an exceptional view of the action and will find themselves closer to the pitch than at any other comparable stadium."

Spurs submitted their planning application to Haringey council on Monday and hope to be in a position to start building in the new year.

The decision to continue using White Hart Lane while the new ground is being built allays supporters concerns over the possibility of a temporary ground share with another London club such as West Ham.

Spurs intend to move into the partially-built new stadium for the start of the 2012-13 season, with the final 56,250-seat venue ready for the following campaign, a club spokesman told BBC Sport.

The capacity of the ground during the transition season will exceed the current 36,000 limit at White Hart Lane, he added.

"The current matchday atmosphere is unrivalled, it's electric, players can almost reach out and touch it," said club captain Ledley King.



"The fans have such a key role to play and I'm delighted the new stadium has been designed to maintain that atmosphere. It's what makes Tottenham Hotspur what it is."

Andy Anson, chief executive of England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup, said he expects the ground to be among those competing to host matches at the event.

"Tottenham Hotspur's provisional designs for their new stadium are very impressive," he said. "We wish the club every success with their plans."

The so-called Northumberland Development Project expands on the current White Hart Lane venue to produce a 20-acre site, bordered by Park Lane to the South and Northumberland Park to the North.

There will also be a new club museum and club shop, as well as two amphitheatres that could be used for community events.

Naming rights to the venue will be sold off to a sponsor.

MEANWHILE BACK AT ANFIELD THE TWO COWBOYS INSIST THERE WILL BE A SPADE IN THE GROUND AFTER NINE MILLION YEARS

[wavydavy]

Not the greatest looking stadium is it? Very generic. Gettin' a kop though!!

[Marky]

I hate Spurs.

[Imy]

Not the greatest looking stadium is it? Very generic. Gettin' a kop though!!

Kind of looks like the Emirates and our 'new stadium'

If Spurs in these market conditions can get a stadium built (in London where the costs will undoubtedly be higher) i wonder what excuse our owners will now throw up?

[cream]

Kind of looks like the Emirates and our 'new stadium'

If Spurs in these market conditions can get a stadium built (in London where the costs will undoubtedly be higher) i wonder what excuse our owners will now throw up?

Don't worry, you can always rely on the yanks to come up with excuses

[Exiled_red]

It's depressing to see other clubs being able to do this while all we seem to do is plan and delay

[dom9]

I'd like to know how Spurs are paying for it, and how much it will cost.

You can bet that Daniel Levy is not paying for it out of his own pocket.

Only then can we compare their situation to ours.

[javier_monsterano]

joe lewis is the man behind spurs.daniel levy is his bitch.

[JohnDoe]

I hate Spurs.

[dom9]

I'd like to know how Spurs are paying for it, and how much it will cost.

You can bet that Daniel Levy is not paying for it out of his own pocket.

Only then can we compare their situation to ours.

Looks like they can't afford it after all, hence the Olympic stadium bid.

[The Birdman]

Surely Spurs can't be allowed to pick up the Olympic stadium for free????
They must surely be made to pay ££££ for it otherwise it's an unfair advantage

[spud_gun]

Surely Spurs can't be allowed to pick up the Olympic stadium for free????
They must surely be made to pay ££££ for it otherwise it's an unfair advantage

I imagine who ever will get the stadium will enter into a similar deal as that which Man City have with the local council. A percentage of gate receipts for the next X amount of years goes to the council.

[Imy]

Surely Spurs can't be allowed to pick up the Olympic stadium for free????
They must surely be made to pay ££££ for it otherwise it's an unfair advantage

I believe they will 'rent' it however compared to how much 60k+ new stadium would cost (especially in London) it would be a very unfair advantage.

Their increased ticket revenue and the attraction of London to foreign players would surely mean they'd be a stick on for the top 4/5.

I suppose Man City also gained with their City of Manchester stadium, wasn't it one of the reasons Mansoor bought them (instead of us) he didn't want the complexity of building a new stadium (just a £1b team for him).

[dom9]

I think that Spurs / AEG will fund the costs of building it. There is no budget for it from the Government, apart I think from a £40m grant.

[Alex]

I was watching Sky Sports news yesterday and they were doing a peice on moving to the Olympic stadium. Apparently its only a 7.2 mile move to stratford. I know its slightly different from where they are now. But there whole argument about it losing its roots is bollocks. Get a tube!