England Bid for World Cup 2018

[Radovan's Caravan]

Really? Considering that almost everyone that plays rugby (barring France) are major powers in Cricket and then adding India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and the West Indies to the roster, id personally wager that Cricket is easily a bigger sport across the globe, especially as almost all of them have a chance of winning the competition rather than the usual 2 or 3 in the egg chasing....

Rugby appears to be the game of the 'white' Commonwealth (hardly surprising as the natives were half starved) and cricket the game of the Empire (but the private pastime of immigrant Flemish weavers has been around for a lot longer).

Curiously, Britain's greatest cultural contribution to humanity, Association Football, barely took off in the Empire and I can't think of a former/existing colony that has either a strong professional league or a top rated national side.

And most bizarre of all, the mother country's representative side(s) are perennially shit at the game too .

[Ultra]

Curiously, Britain's greatest cultural contribution to humanity, Association Football, barely took off in the Empire and I can't think of a former/existing colony that has either a strong professional league or a top rated national side.

Australia?

And most bizarre of all, the mother country's representative side(s) are perennially shit at the game too .

England > Serbia.

Actually, Scotland > Serbia..

[Radovan's Caravan]

Australia?

England > Serbia.

Actually, Scotland > Serbia..

Well hedged. Given that Brazil & Argentina can't hold on to their talent bit harsh to dis the Auckers' creaking set up.

Australia's over generous FIFA ranking (16th) is due principally to lucky geography.

England's over generous FIFA ranking is due to kind calculating.

[ACF]

Curiously, Britain's greatest cultural contribution to humanity, Association Football, barely took off in the Empire and I can't think of a former/existing colony that has either a strong professional league or a top rated national side.

Australia?

They may be 16th in the world, but there league isn't great, and without there players that play in Europe, they can't beat teams like Qatar.

[Zingari]

Rugby appears to be the game of the 'white' Commonwealth (hardly surprising as the natives were half starved) and cricket the game of the Empire (but the private pastime of immigrant Flemish weavers has been around for a lot longer).

Curiously, Britain's greatest cultural contribution to humanity, Association Football, barely took off in the Empire and I can't think of a former/existing colony that has either a strong professional league or a top rated national side.

And most bizarre of all, the mother country's representative side(s) are perennially shit at the game too .

USA, Nigeria, Ireland ,Egypt, Canada

[lcfc81]

Here's the photo from the Swansea game.

http://www.backleicestersbid.co.uk/home/latest-news/fans

Bloody typical my backs turned on the one they used! (Although its hard to vsee anyone anyway).

Seen this on another site (WACCOE) which is suggesting that the signing up and voting for Leicester as host City will be very important.

http://www.waccoe.com/index.php?showtopic=154952

This sums it up best from that thread for me.

'Whilst usually I would agree with you about this sort of thing, it will definitely make a difference in this case.

The FA have already made comment on the subject. They ARE actively monitoring it.

Put it another way. If the Leeds bid appears to lack the support of the citizens of Leeds then it is not going to help.

The FA will not be impressed and that could kill the bid before it ever gathers momentum.

Maybe registering support on the FA website will have less (or nil) relevance in the longer term (and I would agree with that argument)

but the process is a series of hurdles and you have to clear each one in turn.

The first hurdles are things like this and we have to clear this one to get a chance at the next one.

So, if we get the bid accepted then in the long run the registrations of support might look in hindsight to have been only a tiny and

maybe insignificant part of the whole process.

If we trip up over an initial tiny obstacle or drown in the first couple of inches of water then it is all over.'

Same could apply for our bid I reckon has everyone voted?

I know two certainties:

1) LCFC81

2) LCFC81's Wife (Not sure how much she knows about it! )

Get Voting!

[Ultra]

Leeds's main rivals are Sheffield and Hull.

They shouldn't have too much to worry about, although it's amusing to see some on Waccoe appear to think otherwise..

[Ultra]

No sooner did I post the above, than Sheff Wed announced plans to revamp Hillsborough.

For once, a corporate rebranding wouldn't go amiss, and may even give them some funding for the work to go ahead.

[Fosse Boy]

No sooner did I post the above, than Sheff Wed announced plans to revamp Hillsborough.

For once, a corporate rebranding wouldn't go amiss, and may even give them some funding for the work to go ahead.

Wednesday fans should be very wary of the phrase "matchday experience".

[C-man]

Wednesday fans should be very wary of the phrase "matchday experience".

The plans do look really nice though.

[davieG]

source - http://www.footballfanscensus.com/football...o/item/19321555

20 Aug 2009FA praises Nottingham's World Cup host city bid

Football Technology and Stadia

The Football Association (FA) has praised Nottingham's bid to be selected as a prospective location for World Cup matches in 2018.

With hopeful host cities required to submit a final bid to the FA, the team behind Nottingham's efforts have revealed that Soho Square reacted positively to their recent plans, with proposals for a World Cup park along the River Trent and by the side of Nottingham Forest's City Ground going down particularly well.

In addition, the city's bid team believe that they have effectively countered the argument that Nottingham currently does not have sufficient luxury accommodation to be considered as a tournament host, claiming that a spread of accommodation could still be provided.

One member of the Nottingham bid team told the city's Evening Post newspaper: "The FA really enjoyed themselves while they were here and that is good.

"There are a lot of positives from the first inspection. They said we delivered a high quality submission. We are on the front foot."

Meanwhile, nearby Birmingham is also keen to host World Cup matches, despite the fact that it was recently confirmed that Aston Villa's Villa Park will not be used as a venue for the 2012 Olympics as a planned expansion will not be completed in time.

Written by Mark Thompson

[Madrid_Fox]

This may seem a little strange, but I am an exile. Portugal and Spain have entered a joint bid and I would love the fact of living only a 1/2 a mile from the most likely place to host the final!

Good luck anyways!

[lcfc81]

source - http://www.footballfanscensus.com/football...o/item/19321555

20 Aug 2009FA praises Nottingham's World Cup host city bid

Football Technology and Stadia

The Football Association (FA) has praised Nottingham's bid to be selected as a prospective location for World Cup matches in 2018.

With hopeful host cities required to submit a final bid to the FA, the team behind Nottingham's efforts have revealed that Soho Square reacted positively to their recent plans, with proposals for a World Cup park along the River Trent and by the side of Nottingham Forest's City Ground going down particularly well.

In addition, the city's bid team believe that they have effectively countered the argument that Nottingham currently does not have sufficient luxury accommodation to be considered as a tournament host, claiming that a spread of accommodation could still be provided.

One member of the Nottingham bid team told the city's Evening Post newspaper: "The FA really enjoyed themselves while they were here and that is good.

"There are a lot of positives from the first inspection. They said we delivered a high quality submission. We are on the front foot."

Meanwhile, nearby Birmingham is also keen to host World Cup matches, despite the fact that it was recently confirmed that Aston Villa's Villa Park will not be used as a venue for the 2012 Olympics as a planned expansion will not be completed in time.

Written by Mark Thompson

Had a heart attack when I read the title until I read those bits (in bold).

Still think we've got a chance.

I will keep hoping till hope is over.

[Ultra]

Also from the Football Fans Censue site..

Liverpool and Everton ground-share needed if World Cup bid is successful

Liverpool and Everton may need to share a home football stadium if the city is to be used as a location for the World Cup in 2018 should England's bid be successful, it has been stated.

Speaking to the Observer, Warren Bradley, the leader of Liverpool City Council and the city's 2018 bid committee, revealed that the current stadiums in the area do not fit FIFA's criteria for hosting venues.

He argued that one of the issues is that both Anfield and Goodison Park do not offer enough seats, while there is an added fear that nearby Manchester may gain all the benefits of the tournament if it is held in England.

Mr Bradley told the publication: "There is a need for a 60,000 fit-for-purpose, 21st-century stadium in Liverpool. It would cost around £300 million.

"I don't see any reason why it can't work – it does so across the southern hemisphere, and in Germany, Italy and America."

It is believed that a new stadium could be built between the current grounds of the two rivals on Stanley Park, where there have been previous suggestions that Liverpool may consider building their own stadium.

Liverpool's current home at Anfield has a capacity of just over 45,000, with the location being made an all-seater stadium in 1994 to improve safety, which had a knock-on effect on maximum attendance.

[Radovan's Caravan]

Events in and around Upton Park last night are a clear indication that your FA are merely going through the motions of a World Cup bid.

I can tell you that this story has led most of the Euro sports bulletins (particularly on the Murdoch channels) over the last few hours and some of the coverage has made a link to 2018/22. The footage that has been shown (particualrly outside the ground) looks grim even by Eastern European standards though as yet I have seen no fires, overturned cars or water cannons.

Everyone in authority in your country knew that this was a bomb waiting to go off but instead of clearing the area the footie bomb disposal squad just encouraged all and sundry to bring their children to watch it explode (25,000 is a write home about gate for a second round Carling Cup tie).

If your FA were either that desperate and/or convinced by their WC bid nothing, but nothing, would be allowed to contaminate it. So spare yourselves the effort reproducing stupid press releases about Sheffield's upgrade, Nottingham's new stadium and a new tier at The Walkers - you are all being duped.

My contact's prediction about Russia' bid for 2018 is looking even more ominous now that the English FA appears to have swung behind it.

[billyfox1]

Last night can't have been good for our chances. I hope they're all proud of themselves

[Bryn]

I bet our bid opponents were rubbing their hands with glee the minute they heard about the draw.

[purpleronnie]

Events in and around Upton Park last night are a clear indication that your FA are merely going through the motions of a World Cup bid.

I can tell you that this story has led most of the Euro sports bulletins (particularly on the Murdoch channels) over the last few hours and some of the coverage has made a link to 2018/22. The footage that has been shown (particualrly outside the ground) looks grim even by Eastern European standards though as yet I have seen no fires, overturned cars or water cannons.

Everyone in authority in your country knew that this was a bomb waiting to go off but instead of clearing the area the footie bomb disposal squad just encouraged all and sundry to bring their children to watch it explode (25,000 is a write home about gate for a second round Carling Cup tie).

If your FA were either that desperate and/or convinced by their WC bid nothing, but nothing, would be allowed to contaminate it. So spare yourselves the effort reproducing stupid press releases about Sheffield's upgrade, Nottingham's new stadium and a new tier at The Walkers - you are all being duped.

My contact's prediction about Russia' bid for 2018 is looking even more ominous now that the English FA appears to have swung behind it.

Russia has terrible hooligan problems and the constant security issues over there makes me think we would be ahead of them.

[purpleronnie]

Last night can't have been good for our chances. I hope they're all proud of themselves

I'm sure they're really bothered infact if WC 2018 has the same inpact as euro 1996 then I'd be quite happy if the WC went elsewhere.

[Radovan's Caravan]

I'm sure they're really bothered infact if WC 2018 has the same inpact as euro 1996 then I'd be quite happy if the WC went elsewhere.

As would your FA, Department of Media, Culture and Sport and the world's most powerful TV Moghul. I feel sorry that you lot are being duped in this way. Your bid is being undermined from within.

Better watch it - I'll be cheering on your hapless hoofers at this rate

[Guest]

Events in and around Upton Park last night are a clear indication that your FA are merely going through the motions of a World Cup bid.

I can tell you that this story has led most of the Euro sports bulletins (particularly on the Murdoch channels) over the last few hours and some of the coverage has made a link to 2018/22. The footage that has been shown (particualrly outside the ground) looks grim even by Eastern European standards though as yet I have seen no fires, overturned cars or water cannons.

Everyone in authority in your country knew that this was a bomb waiting to go off but instead of clearing the area the footie bomb disposal squad just encouraged all and sundry to bring their children to watch it explode (25,000 is a write home about gate for a second round Carling Cup tie).

If your FA were either that desperate and/or convinced by their WC bid nothing, but nothing, would be allowed to contaminate it. So spare yourselves the effort reproducing stupid press releases about Sheffield's upgrade, Nottingham's new stadium and a new tier at The Walkers - you are all being duped.

My contact's prediction about Russia' bid for 2018 is looking even more ominous now that the English FA appears to have swung behind it.

And South Africa is the safest place on the planet.

[Ultra]

..as well as Brazil...

[Guest Bilo]

And Russia has never had any problem with hooliganism or security.....

[Radovan's Caravan]

And South Africa is the safest place on the planet.

With the greatest of respect, both you and Ultra are completely missing the point. But lets deal with South Africa and Brazil as you brought them up.

The difference with England is that these countries have already won their bids (though there's many a slip twixt cup and lip). And even if they were in for 2018/22 much less would be expected of them. Whilst England is undoubtedly a much safer country than either South Africa or Brazil it is still in the eyes of many foreign (and ignorant) opinion formers haunted by the spectre of football hooliganism.

Now back to the point I was trying to make in an earlier post. It's ALMOST as if the events of the past week have been contrived to damage your bid.

As soon as the West Ham V Millwall Carling Cup draw was made (by the way was the second round draw televised?) the FA, Department of MCS, police etc should have interevened realizing the potential for adverse publicity for the bid. A ban on away supporters would have been a piece of piss. But to demonstrate their singleminded comitment to the cause the authorities should have ordered the game to have been played behind closed doors.

Instead an incomprehensiblly laissez faire approach was adopted despite all the warning bells, whistles and flags. Almost 24,500 (the biggest gate of the round) turned up to witness 'Firm II' (another curiousity, a film detailing Hammers/'Wall 'rivalry' is due out next month - another timely, flattering depiction of your footballing culture for Blather and chums - what the fook are your higher ups playing at?).

In a nutshell the point I am trying to make is that an ideological hegemony is being manufactured against your bid. And it is not being shaped by external agencies.

It is being nurtured from within...

[Radovan's Caravan]

Much of what I wrote about Brazil and South Africa applies to Russia. FIFA don't seem to care that much about Russia's football hooligan problem.

I would like the 2018 WC to go to Russia as they are an emerging football power (and, as the major national constituency of the former USSR, were a recognised footballing power in the '60's) who have never hosted it. Plenty of IBRD and IMF funds will eventually find it's way (via the bureaucrats, oligarchs and mobsters) into glittering modernist stadia that will make The Emirates look like Victorian Gothic.

But of course all that is bye the bye. The real reason why 2018 is headed for Russia is because 'Brit Oil', The City and HMG want it to go there.

Capisce (no you don't do you?)?