I'd wager that the game would be picked up for TV if it was the first in our new stadium.
Especially as there’s 4 live games that weekend, surely they’d pick us if there’s any chance it’ll be the grand opening?
I'd wager that the game would be picked up for TV if it was the first in our new stadium.
No one knows but I don’t understand why everyone is so convinced the first game at the new stadium HAS to be televised!
I’m sure of one thing, Levy will want us playing there as soon as possible, TV or no TV
Hasn't it been said somewhere that if we don't leave Wembley by end of December that we then have to pay for a full season whether we use it or not?
And that was also a driver on the 15/12 date vs Burnley?
From weretheshelfside on Skyscrapercity re the direction of Cockerell in response to an email to D Cullen:
Cockerel orientation confirmed by Spurs and my 'left flank facing the playing surface' theory is now up in row Z
The PR manager just emailed me the response below. No real surprise (as FIFA game showed this, and I'm certain they wouldn't have unless sanctioned by the club).
"Your below email has been passed onto me and thank you for enquiring on this subject as it is extremely important to us that we are recognising our heritage throughout our new stadium in the correct way, and as such appreciate any input from our supporters.
Indeed, the original Cockerel that sat on top of the East Stand at White Hart Lane traditionally faced North – therefore, we have ensured that our new scaled-up replica of the original, that will sit on top of the South Stand, also faces North as you have seen in the FIFA game.
Interestingly, when the original Cockerel on the East Stand was replaced during the late 80s/early 90s, it was initially positioned facing the other way towards central London but was soon reverted back to the direction in which it originally faced.
Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask. "
So because Burnley hasn't been selected for TV we aren't moving in until next year
Do we really think that we will postpone any opening (and all the shit involved in relocating matches with fans refunds etc) because we need the first game to be televised?
Can't see it personally, as soon as it's ready we will play irrespective of which cameras are there or not as the case may be (IMO)
If sky miss out who gives a fuck.
Match of the Day would milk it for all it's worth. and lord over sky (probably be match choice in the evening too)
And loads of foreign Networks would pick it up.
Yup so basically unless it’s Chelsea it rules out 2018. Hard to believe it won’t be on TV.
In my opinion there is absolutely no chance you spend a billion quid on a state of the art stadium and not have the first game there televised for the whole world to see. They’ll want the pundits there for pre game stuff, cameras showing it off for hours.
The first game there will either be some insane turnaround and it being Chelsea or it’ll be Man Utd. They’ll choose to delay it even if ready (what’s another month at Wembley for them) to be able to show it off in all its brand new glory on its opening day, rather than showing it off what after it’s already hosted 3 games. I’ve accepted I ain’t getting to sit in my new seat for another 3 months.
What's another month at Wembley? A lot of fucking money. Levy won't delay any longer than he has to.