The QPR friendly was not streamed last night so I watched the Legia-Celtic match and was not disappointed. The result was a big suprise in Poland as to date Legia have been playing very poorly both in the earlier rounds of the qualifications as well as the start of the league fixtures (no winter break). This was the first match they played well this season and I was very suprised by their performance (apart from the penalty taking) which was unusually good. Very strange things happen in Polish football, but I hope that Legia are able to hold on to this lead in the away leg. Should you have watched the match then I draw your attention to the stadium. It a tight 31,000 capacity typical "football stadium" with a good atmopshere which "only" cost only 96 million pounds (500M PLN). It is certainly the best club football stadium in Poland and not a bad benchmark for a new LR. I attach a few photos:
The pictures: View attachment 32799 View attachment 32800 View attachment 32801 ...but in small format!
Looks a nice stadium...reminds me a bit of a cricket ground though...something about the shape of the roof.
I agree that the stands could be steeper. I would also prefer the corners to be even tighter (more square). But it is a tight close stadium where you feel you are on the pitch and makes for a good atmosphere. The views are great from every positon. As for the roof, it gives the impression of a light construction that provides as tremendous amount of light and is feels very "airy". I actually like it although I agree you cannot get the user feeling from the photos.
Yeah the roof looks great inside - as you say nice and airy. It the marquee/circus tent look on the outside I can't quite enjoy! Just had a quick look on google and it looks better lit up at night. If it had a bit more leg room than Loftus Road but was still capable of creating a hostile, noisy atmosphere I don't think I'd care too much what the outside looked like!
awesome stadium, as a lot of Europe seems to be able to create on great budgets. We will no doubt get a lifeless bowl that looks the same as all the other lifeless bowls.Top work QPRSki, i really like it.
You are correct that the stadium looks even more impressive lit up at night. However for some Legia fans this has a different meaning, as well as a dimension to a hostile environment:
