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The roof, the roof, the roof is...... Open or Closed???

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  1. marcusblackcat

    marcusblackcat SAFC Sheriff
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    Anyone got any idea for this weekend?? I'm sure I heard last season that they said they will always close the Wembley roof for the League Cup final but I can't find anything anywhere about it online or does it depend on the weather forecast?
     
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  2. BrAdY

    BrAdY Well-Known Member

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    The Wembley roof doesn't cover the pitch
    Closed or open
     
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  3. Commachio

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    Has it got a fully closeable roof?
     
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  4. BrAdY

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    Only to cover seating areas

    The pitch is always exposed
     
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  5. MrRAWhite

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    Wembley doesn't have a roof..
     
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  6. BrAdY

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    Technically it does, it has retractable roof ends that when closed ensure all seating areas are covered from the elements at least the ones behind the pitch

    The majority of the pitch is open though
     
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  7. marcusblackcat

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    Do you work for Wembley? :)

    Good to know though - so I won't get wet?
     
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  8. BrAdY

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    Nah just from when I went

    Basically the two behind the goal ends can be completely exposed if the roof is open or covered by the roof which runs on two huge steel tracks, so if you're behind the goal you'll be dry

    Tbh I've not seen a match where the roof was open though

    Like this pic

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/content/images/2007/10/24/wembley_470x353.jpg
     
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  9. marcusblackcat

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    Cheers mate - It's my first time at the new one and I always thought the roof closed completely
     
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  10. DAPARKERSAFC

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    I've heard closed. Altidore's fault apparently.
     
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  11. Brian Storm

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    Ha ha! <laugh>
     
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  12. bonnybobbypark

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    Good news for the parachutists

    x
     
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  13. mackemwelder

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    I'm a new Wembley virgin as well mate, can't wait to get there.
     
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    I've been there it's fantastic ! I'm not there in Sunday :-( but you will all have a great time, great view from every seat !
     
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