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Levy: We want to host Champions League final at our new stadium

Shadydan

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Not sure that's possible seeing as UEFA's go to stadium is Wembley, more revenue as it holds more seats.
 

DFF

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Not sure that's possible seeing as UEFA's go to stadium is Wembley, more revenue as it holds more seats.
The final last year was held in a stadium with a similar attendance to ours. Year before that, similar capacity with the Millennium Stadium. This year it’s being held in Atleti’s new stadium, not much bigger than ours, which is still dwarfed by the big two teams’ stadiums in Spain. They don’t just go for the biggest stadium possible.

Every chance that we can host the final when you look at the history of venues.
 

Shadydan

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The final last year was held in a stadium with a similar attendance to ours. Year before that, similar capacity with the Millennium Stadium. This year it’s being held in Atleti’s new stadium, not much bigger than ours, which is still dwarfed by the big two teams’ stadiums in Spain. They don’t just go for the biggest stadium possible.

Every chance that we can host the final when you look at the history of venues.

Right but when was the last time it was hosted in the same city in a stadium with a smaller attendance? It doesn't make any sense for them to choose any other venue in London, they'd be missing out on 25,000 seats which is big money.
 

Reece

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Right but when was the last time it was hosted in the same city in a stadium with a smaller attendance? It doesn't make any sense for them to choose any other venue in London, they'd be missing out on 25,000 seats which is big money.

It’s at Atlético Madrid this year... see Real Madrid. It’s a smaller difference, but still a pretty high profile example taking place right now.
 

TheChosenOne

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Dec 13, 2005
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The culture thrill ..60k European fans strolling around N17.

Chic King fame from the Atlantic to the edge of Asia.
 

Hakkz

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The final last year was held in a stadium with a similar attendance to ours. Year before that, similar capacity with the Millennium Stadium. This year it’s being held in Atleti’s new stadium, not much bigger than ours, which is still dwarfed by the big two teams’ stadiums in Spain. They don’t just go for the biggest stadium possible.

Every chance that we can host the final when you look at the history of venues.

Agreed. And it shouldn't be about size. It should be about rotation and atmosphere.
 

Jenko

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Levy raising his profile with UEFA? Saying this before a high profile game might not be coincidental. Having a bit more respect from UEFA can only help.
 

Lilbaz

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Of course he does, and it would be a great venue.

However, how would 'the powers that be' decide which set of supporters get the single tier stand?

Same as dressing rooms. One will be the home team one the away. Decided by the draw.
 

Lilbaz

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Right but when was the last time it was hosted in the same city in a stadium with a smaller attendance? It doesn't make any sense for them to choose any other venue in London, they'd be missing out on 25,000 seats which is big money.

Would be cheaper and i believe the tunnel club will be an attraction.
 

CoopsieDeadpool

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Same as dressing rooms. One will be the home team one the away. Decided by the draw.


That's what I initially thought, but it's slightly different having a fairly selected/drawn changing room & having 17k of your supporters in one of the most intimidating stands in the game?
 

Shadydan

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That's what I initially thought, but it's slightly different having a fairly selected/drawn changing room & having 17k of your supporters in one of the most intimidating stands in the game?

Reckon they could segregate the stand?
 

Lilbaz

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That's what I initially thought, but it's slightly different having a fairly selected/drawn changing room & having 17k of your supporters in one of the most intimidating stands in the game?

Not really, probably partly why it is known as the home end. Paxton is same capacity i believe.
 

WorcesterTHFC

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Wouldn't the UEFA brass be concerned about the facilities for corporate clients, media and so on, rather than just the number of seats? I'm not saying that the capacity of a stadium doesn't matter, but in terms of facilities, our new stadium has to be the equal of (or better than) just about any stadium in Europe.
 
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