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Agree about the capacity, it would put less strain on public transport if tickets went to fans who live within walking distance. Shame also about the corporate side getting such a big boost, I guess it will make up for having fewer seats as they fetch a lot more per ticket.
I'm not looking forward to the Wembley years either. Or the massive disruption to local traffic.
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Agree about the capacity, it would put less strain on public transport
if tickets went to fans who live within walking distance. Shame also
about the corporate side getting such a big boost, I guess it will
make up for having fewer seats as they fetch a lot more per ticket.I'm not looking forward to the Wembley years either. Or the massive
disruption to local traffic.Arsenal offered season tickets to locals. This was necessary as Arsenal needed cashflow to pay for their debt. The demographics of Islington are such that those who could afford seats are the red trousered lawyers and bankers who live in Barnsbury and Canonbury. Did nothing to help the atmosphere.
Chelsea face a similar demographic.
cliveo
Positives are that it means we will stay where we have always been. This is good. It is a tight use of of a tight space. Two sides are railway lines and the stadium will extend over them.
The club has promised to keep people together. This will aid atmosphere.
It is a unique design. Difficult to see quite how it will look but it will be impressive. It is not like the Allianz Arena which is an out of town site. It is designed for its place.
Downsides, it is only 60,000 which seems low. Of the additional seating, 10,000 will be corporate. A way to increase revenue but will not add to atmosphere. Also places an even heavier reliance on Fulham Broadway which is straining at present.
Three years at the mausoleum that is Wembley with a capacity reduced to 55,000 does not inspire either.