Oops, sorry for the double post!
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Hidden away in the supporting documents was this...
This suggests we could be away from the Lane for two seasons...the existing stadium being demolished January-June 2017 but the new stadium not being finished for another year...
How much demolition work can they do on an active stadium, all I can think of is the old offices.I took that to mean that demolition starts in Jan but that doesn't mean they are closing the stadium that early. No doubt they can carry out a fair amount of work whilst still hosting matches, then 6 weeks after the end of the season of final demolition.
How much demolition work can they do on an active stadium, all I can think of is the old offices.
Wembley
- KL asked for clarification of the position regarding negotiations over Wembley
- DL said that the FA’s stance for some time had been that it was a national stadium and they were not interested in any Premier League club playing at Wembley. So, despite offers from THFC, there had been no willingness from the FA to progress discussions
- Chelsea FC’s offer of a four-year deal, which would deliver a substantial sum of money, had changed this position and the FA would now consider a PL team
- A four-year deal was thought to be far more attractive to Wembley than a one-year deal, although DL stressed the ‘per season’ income to Wembley was unlikely to be materially different from either Club. DL also felt that the FA acknowledged the need to treat clubs equally
- The FA has now said it will go away and consider the practicalities of a ground share. Until that is decided, no further discussions can take place
- KL asked for clarification of the decision makers here. DL confirmed that the Wembley Board will give a recommendation to the FA Board, who will make the ultimate decision
- KL asked what the deadline was for Spurs to have a decision about where they would be playing in 2017/18 if the current stadium build timetable was adhered to. DMC and DL said that March 2017 would be the deadline
- The best outcome for Spurs would be that Chelsea do not require the stadium for 2017/18 and/or that the FA grant Spurs the season of 2017/18 with Chelsea having the following four seasons
- The Club also underlined that Wembley was the only neutral option
Yeah, Chelsea gazumping us again...fuck 'em.Feels like we are going to get shafted on this..........which will be ridiculous when we've already been fucked over on the Olympic Stadium
Get Blatter in as an advisor. I'm sure an odd "disloyal payment" here & there will do the trick. Unless the Chavs have already got him on retainerFeels like we are going to get shafted on this..........which will be ridiculous when we've already been fucked over on the Olympic Stadium
Or they've simply come back to finish it?...no doubt someone has decided to continue what Arseanal fans started a few weeks back!
They said about the FA treating clubs equally so if they approve Chelsea then surely they'll approve us as well?
Get Blatter in as an advisor. I'm sure an odd "disloyal payment" here & there will do the trick. Unless the Chavs have already got him on retainer
Probably not. The very idea of clubs playing at the national stadium was an absolute no-no until the Chavs flashed their wallet
The notes say the FA didn't want any clubs until Chelsea's four year offer. They say they have to treat clubs equally so Chelsea could actually be helping us get Wembley.Probably not. The very idea of clubs playing at the national stadium was an absolute no-no until the Chavs flashed their wallet, and suddenly there was a change of heart. What are the odds that part of the Chelsea proposal is to use Wembley in the year we want it, and if they don't get it that year they'll take their money elsewhere for the 4 years?
As long as we match their price...The notes say the FA didn't want any clubs until Chelsea's four year offer. They say they have to treat clubs equally so Chelsea could actually be helping us get Wembley.
The notes say the FA didn't want any clubs until Chelsea's four year offer. They say they have to treat clubs equally so Chelsea could actually be helping us get Wembley.
The notes say the FA didn't want any clubs until Chelsea's four year offer. They say they have to treat clubs equally so Chelsea could actually be helping us get Wembley.