Is it time to just keep this season at Wembley and take our time finishing the stadium and surrounding area? That way we get to have a big summer opening ceremony and start fresh.
Probably not a good idea, as that will only cost the club money - let alone the possibility of other schedule clashes further down the road.
Not sure it’ll cost anymore than it is now throwing huge amounts at trades to get them in. It’ll obviously take a short term PR hit but it’s not exactly good atm anyway It just for me taking the shine of moving into this stadium now with all the negative stories.
We look pretty at home at Wembley. I can also see th benefit of starting the season at the new ground rather than it being a mid-season distraction.
Perhaps we should just let these two finish the job. They can fix anything! please log in to view this image
Is it true that some supporters will be charged more for a ticket at Wembley for the 'Pool match than the refund recieved? Edit: Also just seen rumours of a February start, surely you may as well just play out the season at Wembley if that's the case? Are there any more fixture clashes?
My suggestion is : 1. not to worry your little head about what is going on at new WHL 2. (if you support a PL club) keep your eyes open for any announcements for any away games at Spurs that involve your club
I think that it's possible that you could get charged more, as Liverpool's a Category A game and people might be sitting in more expensive seats. If they've moved to a cheaper area of the new ground, then they might have to pay more for their ticket. That should be made up by the Cardiff match though, as I believe it's Category C. I'll let you know when it's clarified.
Playing at Wembley for the season would make sense and give clarity to fans. That way the ground can be 100% ready and they can get the pitch bedded in and the players can train there pre season to get used to it.
I dont think that it would make sense to the contractor though. My best estimate is about £30M liquidated damages as it stands, it would be closer to £150M if we played at Wembley for the whole season.
Yeah I guess. I know financially it’s better for everyone to get the club in ASAP. From a fans point of view though it just seems odd for us to move into a stadium halfway through the season.
If the elf n safety is for mass spectator events, but the squad can train on the pitch, then it will not be odd for the players if/when the time comes. The supporters themselves are eager to get back to their real home, no matter when that is.
Serious question, why do you think the contractor will be paying it? You may/probably have heard more about the problem than me but as I understand it they have just reported a safety issue with software, electrical circuits and fire alarms (?). How do you know these aren't caused by design fault, the contractors may have carried out the work according to spec.
I have not seen the contract but it is very likely to be turnkey, i.e. the contractor hands over the stadium on a specific date with everything working ready to go. Any sub-contractors, nominated or other are almost certainly under the control of the main contractor, that's the way a modern contract works. So unless Levy has used a bespoke contract, which is unlikely as he has used Consultants all the way through the project, damages will apply. In the UK, damages have to be liqiudated, i.e. one has to prove ones losses. I did a rough estimate on potential losses and I think as it stand the losses will be around £30M. Having said that and having seen Levy operate, I bet the claim will be closer to £60M. It will be interesting to see the Spurs accounts in a couple of years.
https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2018/august/stadium-update-for-cup-games/ Neutral venue for the Carabao Cup? I dread to think, frankly.
It's a major issue that needs sorting out that will have knock-on effects until it is fixed. Having a 10% overrun on a 4 year construction project is not in any way unusual though. We've got a contingency plan which we are implementing. Why is that a shambles?
It's a shambles in the sense that it's now possibly affecting the team on the pitch. What if we draw Chelsea at home in the cup and we have to play it at a neutral venue or switch it to Stamford Bridge? We have/had a contingency, but it's not exactly watertight is it? Add in the City game too, what's happening there?
It's one of those things. The club could easily have opted for 2 seasons at Wembley and had the stadium finished to perfection for August 2019. They've tried to get it done for this season but due to something out of their control, it isn't going to be ready for some weeks/months to come. Would Spurs fans really have opted for a further season at Wembley? I went to the last 3 home games of last season and the level of dissatisfaction with the place was palpable. The hope of the new stadium kept last season going - CL football at the new stadium was something for everyone to look forward to. So, it's going to be a bit late and we'll have to play elsewhere for a few games. I'm really not that bothered. If we're in the new stadium before the end of this season, everyone's a winner in my view. **** the hacks and WUM's from other clubs. When we're in the best stadium in this country, it'll all be forgotten.
