Englands World Cup Bid

[Dynamo]

What's all this nonsense they're all harping on about saying the passion for the game in England is second to none?

Howe they figure that out...?

[Bobby Connor]

Seen this on the BBC. Hope they don't get it but, sadly, suspect they will.

[Guest LondonScottish]

Seen this on the BBC. Hope they don't get it but, sadly, suspect they will.

 

 

I really don't see why they shouldn't get it. Its been a long time, and they've got some of the best stadiums.

[Bobby Connor]

I really don't see why they shouldn't get it. Its been a long time, and they've got some of the best stadiums.

 

Might have to emigrate if they get it. Horrific thought the amount of wanking that will be going on down south.

 

You'll have to wear wellies to step out of your door LS.

[Dynamo]

They'll get it and it would be magic if Scotland were there too.there we go again on ssn "there's no doubt about the pSsion of the fans"... Eh? Club Wembley and all that...soul less.

[Guest LondonScottish]

They'll get it and it would be magic if Scotland were there too.there we go again on ssn "there's no doubt about the pSsion of the fans"... Eh? Club Wembley and all that...soul less.

 

 

Wembley doesn't always promote the best atmosphere, but when England are playing its a different storyt. Same with Old Trafford and The Emirates.

[Old Wing Stand]

They'll get it and it would be magic if Scotland were there too.there we go again on ssn "there's no doubt about the pSsion of the fans"... Eh? Club Wembley and all that...soul less.

Scotland would need a magician to get there

[Bobby Connor]

Based on Euro '96 fans will only turn up for the England games.

 

Football fans my arse. Stadiums will be 1/4 full and are too big.

[Guest LondonScottish]

Why do people always bid for World Cups years ahead.....

 

Yeah we're England, we'll apply for the year 2110, WTF, never understood this.

 

 

Its usually around 8 years ahead of the next one to finish. Hence people are bidding for 2018, and possibly 2022.

[Guest LondonScottish]

Based on Euro '96 fans will only turn up for the England games.

 

Football fans my arse. Stadiums will be 1/4 full and are too big.

 

 

The stadia at Italia 90 or France 98 seemed to do a great job.

[Bobby Connor]

The stadia at Italia 90 or France 98 seemed to do a great job.

 

The English will not turn out to watch Mexico versus Paraguay in any numbers.

 

Plastic fans who have no real interest in football.

 

This was abundantly evident in Euro 96 where the attendance figures were absolutely dreadful and stadiums were largely vacant.

[Guest LondonScottish]

The English will not turn out to watch Mexico versus Paraguay in any numbers.

 

Plastic fans who have no real interest in football.

 

This was abundantly evident in Euro 96 where the attendance figures were absolutely dreadful and stadiums were largely vacant.

 

 

Where would you advocate hosting it?

[Bobby Connor]

Where would you advocate hosting it?

 

Mainland Europe would be a good starting point.

[s1dnk]

Its usually around 8 years ahead of the next one to finish. Hence people are bribing for 2018, and possibly 2022.

Fixed that for you.

 

Do they really think Adrian Chiles is going to swing it for them?

[Guest LondonScottish]

Fixed that for you.

 

Do they really think Adrian Chiles is going to swing it for them?

 

 

England haven't had it for 40 odd years. They have one of the best leagues in the World and some of Europe's best stadia. Excellent transport system, and enough accommodation. Euro 96 went off without a hitch.

 

I really don't see where the problem lies.

[Bobby Connor]

England haven't had it for 40 odd years. They have one of the best leagues in the World and some of Europe's best stadia. Excellent transport system, and enough accommodation. Euro 96 went off without a hitch.

 

I really don't see where the problem lies.

 

Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool won't be playing.

[Guest LondonScottish]

Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool won't be playing.

 

 

But Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool (and Wembley) amongst others will be fantastic World Cup Stadia.

 

Also the likes of Newcastle and Villa could also be utilised.

 

I can't think of any negatives to England getting it. Its not like they'd have to be scambling round trying to get transport links in place, and get new staia built.,

[Coopy100]

But Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool (and Wembley) amongst others will be fantastic World Cup Stadia.

 

Also the likes of Newcastle and Villa could also be utilised.

 

I can't think of any negatives to England getting it. Its not like they'd have to be scambling round trying to get transport links in place, and get new staia built.,

I thought that this was part of the bid. The fact that liverpool was building a new stadium and white hart lane would be getting redeveloped.

 

Either way I see no problem with them getting the world cup. All this giving it to random places due to them being on a certain continent is a joke. At least the stadiums that are being talked about getting built or redeveloped will be used after the event.

[E-P-K]

They will need Jack Warner to be retired as he has made it very clear that he does not want / see England getting to host the 2018 WC.

 

[vanderark14]

I see Gordon Brown has been giving it the old "when WE won in 66" today

[Jaws]

Warner, a member of the world football body’s executive committee since 1983, added: “It will be Italy, Spain, or even France who will get the World Cup if it goes to Europe.

 

France?? Somehow i doubt a country who only just hosted the damn thing 11 years ago will be given it again so soon. Spain are a good shout. They haven't hosted a major tournament since 1982.

 

England are probably in the best position to host a tournament though. Plenty stadia, transport links etc in place. When you think about they must have about 20 stadiums in place they could use.

[paulkaneatemyhamster]

Englands major problem is the one stadium per city rule

 

only 1 city can have 2 venues

 

you need at least 8 stadiums

 

Wembley

 

Emeriates

 

Old Trafford

 

Anfield

 

stand out

 

St James' Park

 

Villa Park

 

need a bit of work

 

err ...

 

leeds ? Sunderland ? Southampton ?

 

souless grounds, and in leeds case seen much better days. Can't see 2 NE stadiums either.

[boboisared]

Englands major problem is the one stadium per city rule

 

only 1 city can have 2 venues

 

you need at least 8 stadiums

 

Wembley

 

Emeriates

 

Old Trafford

 

Anfield

 

stand out

 

St James' Park

 

Villa Park

 

need a bit of work

 

err ...

 

leeds ? Sunderland ? Southampton ?

 

souless grounds, and in leeds case seen much better days. Can't see 2 NE stadiums either.

City of Manchester Stadium (or whatever it's called) surely?

 

Hillsborough?

[Coopy100]

City of Manchester Stadium (or whatever it's called) surely?

 

Hillsborough?

Do they not need to be over 40'000 seater as well? Nae sure far I heard that but for some reason think I have heard it.

 

EDIT: Just had a look and that leaves 10 stadiums but these are situated 2 in manchester, 2 in liverpool, 3 in london, 1 in newcastle, sunderland and birmingham.

[Jaws]

Do they not need to be over 40'000 seater as well? Nae sure far I heard that but for some reason think I have heard it.

 

Thought it was 30,000?

[Coopy100]

Thought it was 30,000?

If it is 30,000 then they have plenty of stadiums to choose from. May be 30,00. I'll hae a look for bidding criteria and post a link if I can find one.

[paulkaneatemyhamster]

City of Manchester Stadium (or whatever it's called) surely?

 

Hillsborough?

 

Hillsborurgh needs a lot of work

 

if they want Eastlands, they'll have to drop old trafford.

 

pretty sure it's 40,000 for World cups and 30-35000 for European championships.

 

plus needs press, facillities and infrastructure in every city.

[Coopy100]

Just having a look about seems all stadiums that have been used recentley have had a capacity of at least 40,000 so reckon it will be this or they would have been built cheaper and smaller for somewhere like south africa.

[Jaws]

Found a list of capacities of football grounds in England. Elland Road and Hillsborough are just under 40k. Surely the Stadium of Light would be used. Fantastic stadium.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Engli...dia_by_capacity

[Coopy100]

Found a list of capacities of football grounds in England. Elland Road and Hillsborough are just under 40k. Surely the Stadium of Light would be used. Fantastic stadium.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Engli...dia_by_capacity

Visited it recentley to see Sunderland V Everton when on a stag do and I must admit I though it was a cracking stadium as well with good transport to and from what with the metro meaning you can stay in Newcastle and still get to it with minimum fuss.

 

Even if they do use 2 in London then they are still struggling for their 8 stadiums over 40,000. Looks like major investment would need to be made maybe in southamptons stadium or in nottingham to bring these stadium up to scratch to host the world cup.