Basingstoke Fox Posted 18 May 2009 Posted 18 May 2009 Gordon Brown is on SSN at the moment, he hasn't mentioned any of the stadiums yet though.
Joe. Posted 18 May 2009 Posted 18 May 2009 I really don't know what to think about this to be honest. One one hand it'd be very exciting for the city to host a world cup match, but what about afterwards? Playing our home matches in a half-empty 40,000 stadium doesn't really appeal too much does it? I think we've got a good chance to be honest though. A city as diverse as ours, along with events such as the special olympics are all going to help the cause.
leicesterseddon Posted 18 May 2009 Posted 18 May 2009 Front Page of the Mock - strangely taking precedent over the Tigers victory An ambitious bid is being launched to bring World Cup football to Leicester in 2018. England's plans to bring the event back to the country for the first time since 1966 were being unveiled at Wembley today. Leicester City chairman Milan Mandaric and leading councillors were heading a delegation to London to confirm the city's interest in hosting at least one match at the Walkers stadium during the competition. Mr Mandaric said: "The Walkers Stadium would make a magnificent venue to host World Cup matches, should England win the bid to host the 2018 tournament. "It is a stadium that was designed and built with the idea of potential expansion. We look forward to working with everyone on the bid team to try to turn this big idea into a reality." With a global audience of more than one billion, people behind the city bid believe holding a World Cup match in Leicester would boost tourism and attract international investment. As a host city, Leicester would be expected to stage fan festivals for the estimated 200,000 international visitors likely to descend on the area throughout the month-long tournament. Detailed plans will start being drawn up from tomorrow ahead of the application deadline in October. Early ideas include putting up huge television screens in Victoria Park and Abbey Park for the legions of visiting football fans to watch all 64 finals games. The group putting the bid together hopes the city's multi-cultural make-up, good transport links and history of staging large and successful events will help. City council leader Ross Willmott, one of the party representing Leicester in London today, said: "Our facilities, the ease of access, our diverse population, our record as a great sporting city and the huge enthusiasm of our people for sporting success all give us a real chance of helping England win the bid for 2018." David Parsons, leader of Leicestershire County Council, said: "Being part of a winning England bid will be a big boost to the economy of the whole area." The campaign is being put together by the city and county councils, Leicester City, Leicestershire police and Prospect Leicestershire – the agency responsible for developing the county's economy. Its chairman, Nick Carter, who chaired an initial meeting with FA representatives last month, said the boost to the area that would come from staging a match would be felt long before and after the tournament itself. He said: "It would give Leicester and Leicestershire the worldwide profile we deserve." If Leicester was picked, it would mean expanding the Walkers Stadium from its current capacity of 32.000 to 40,000 – the minimum requirement for a World Cup Finals match. The FA has also said it is looking for host cities that will be able to provide sufficient hotel accommodation for teams, officials and fans, good travel links and world-class training facilities. Further criteria will be announced today. Leicester City legend Alan Birchenall, said the excitement created around the county would be massive. He said: "It is probably the world's greatest sporting event. If this city can be a part of that, what a great thing it would be for Leicester City Football Club, the city and the county." Leicester City chief executive Lee Hoos said: "This would really put us on the world football stage." The FA will announce its chosen venues in December. England are bookies' favourites for 2018 with Australia, Russia and a joint bid from Spain and Portugal close behind. I always thought the city's transport links would be a weakness. Everyone knows the city is congested, with an inner ring road that was badly planned and now inhibits access to and development of the city centre. And the city's train station is surely one of the worst for a city of Leicester's size...not big enough, a bit tacky and you come out onto the ring road and some uninspiring buildings. No offence like Although I know there is some development going on... Leicester would still make a good host city though. And hosting the 2009 Special Olympics will only help the cause. I think even if we ended up hosting just a group ame or something, it would be worth a punt...
Koke Posted 18 May 2009 Posted 18 May 2009 To be honest, all we will host is 1 or 2 group games between two minnow countries that no one are remotely interested in. Having a 40k stadium afterwards and only averaging 23/24k is a tad bit embarrassing. On the other hand, as others have mentioned, this would be a massive boost for the city, so I'm in two minds about this.
Sparky Posted 18 May 2009 Posted 18 May 2009 I really don't know what to think about this to be honest. One one hand it'd be very exciting for the city to host a world cup match, but what about afterwards? Playing our home matches in a half-empty 40,000 stadium doesn't really appeal too much does it? I think we've got a good chance to be honest though. A city as diverse as ours, along with events such as the special olympics are all going to help the cause. Im desperate for England to host it , something that you will remember for the rest of your life however i have similar thoughts to you whether the Walkers should be one of the grounds
Sparky Posted 18 May 2009 Posted 18 May 2009 To be honest, all we will host is 1 or 2 group games between two minnow countries that no one are remotely interested in. Having a 40k stadium afterwards and only averaging 23/24k is a tad bit embarrassing. On the other hand, as others have mentioned, this would be a massive boost for the city, so I'm in two minds about this. There will be massive interest who ever the group games are . The Japanese went in thier thousands to Germany and were absolutley crazy !! It really does not matter who the matches are between because if your a host City then so much goes on throughout the tournament , fans whos countrys are based here will be in the fan parks for every match , it really is a unbelivable event .
Basingstoke Fox Posted 18 May 2009 Posted 18 May 2009 I really don't know what to think about this to be honest. One one hand it'd be very exciting for the city to host a world cup match, but what about afterwards? Playing our home matches in a half-empty 40,000 stadium doesn't really appeal too much does it? I think we've got a good chance to be honest though. A city as diverse as ours, along with events such as the special olympics are all going to help the cause. That is the main problem, I think that if we were somehow in the Premiership by then, it would be worth it. Though they obviously need to consider when it would be developed, also, if they did get this, they might aswell do the 2015 World cup for rugby at the walkers too because there is no point in having 2 regularly half empty 40,000 seater stadiums. I don't really see it happening to be honest although I would be happy if it did. Also this may open up some of the good ol' arguments about the Kop and Family Stand
Basingstoke Fox Posted 18 May 2009 Posted 18 May 2009 I always thought the city's transport links would be a weakness. Everyone knows the city is congested, with an inner ring road that was badly planned and now inhibits access to and development of the city centre. And the city's train station is surely one of the worst for a city of Leicester's size...not big enough, a bit tacky and you come out onto the ring road and some uninspiring buildings. No offence like Although I know there is some development going on...Leicester would still make a good host city though. And hosting the 2009 Special Olympics will only help the cause. I think even if we ended up hosting just a group ame or something, it would be worth a punt... Just wondering, have I missed something major here? I really don't remember reading about this!
davieG Posted 18 May 2009 Posted 18 May 2009 Just wondering, have I missed something major here? I really don't remember reading about this! http://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council--...l-olympics-2009
Basingstoke Fox Posted 18 May 2009 Posted 18 May 2009 http://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council--...l-olympics-2009 Cheers. Thats not bad for the City at all then! If it goes well then it should boost the Citys chances.
TrickyTrev Posted 18 May 2009 Posted 18 May 2009 Does anyone know exactly how are stadium is designed to be easily expanded? Will it involve creating a second tier at one of the sides?
Finchy Posted 18 May 2009 Posted 18 May 2009 I'd imagine it would be similar to The Stadium Of Light, with the 2nd tier just added to the side and at the end.
Matt Posted 18 May 2009 Posted 18 May 2009 Well I guess my source was correct I can't help but read your post's and hear Murray's voice.
Matt Posted 18 May 2009 Posted 18 May 2009 I posted it in the England World Cup Bid 2018 thread in General Football and Sport forum but as it (Officially) involves Leicester I though i'd post the story in here too, delete if you want to keep it in one thread in General Football and Sport. Leicester Joins Race For World Cup GloryPosted on: Mon 18 May 2009 Leicester is bidding to be a host city in England's campaign to bring the FIFA World Cup to this country in 2018. England's bid and the selection process for host cities will be launched at Wembley today (Monday 18th). A delegation from Leicester - led by city council leader Cllr Ross Willmott and chairman of Leicester City Football Club Milan Mandaric - will be there to confirm the city's interest in hosting at least one match at the Walkers Stadium during the competition. Cities across the whole of the country will be considered as potential host venues for matches as the England bid is developed over the coming months. The cities must submit formal bids by October this year, with the England bid management making a final decision in December. England's bid will be submitted to the game's governing body, FIFA, in May 2010, with member nations voting on the winning country in December 2010. "We are convinced Leicester will make a great host city," said Cllr Willmott. "Our facilities, the ease of access, our diverse population, our record as a great sporting city and the huge enthusiasm of our people for sporting success all give us a real chance of helping England win the bid for 2018." Milan Mandaric is delighted that Leicester has joined the bid to become a host city: "The Walkers Stadium would make a magnificent venue to host World Cup matches, should England win the bid to host the 2018 tournament," he said. "It is a stadium that was designed and built with the idea of potential expansion. We look forward to working with everyone on the bid team to try to turn this big idea into a reality to be enjoyed not only in Leicestershire and England but by the entire world." Representatives of the city and county met FA bid officials last month to discuss the bid, after the city expressed an interest in being considered. The meeting was chaired by Nick Carter, chairman of Prospect Leicestershire - the company that will co-ordinate work on the bid. He said: "It was a very good meeting and we all felt there was a real opportunity for Leicester to become a host city. The FA are looking for cities that have a real partnership with the surrounding areas and the economic partnership between the city and county is unique in the UK. It will be a great strength in our bid." Host cities will have show they can satisfy a range of requirements, including: - A stadium to hold a minimum of 40,000 people - Hotel accommodation for teams, officials and fans - Fan parks for supporters - Good travel links with the rest of the country - Training facilities and potential base camps for national teams Leicester Joins Race For World Cup Glory - Source: www.lcfc.com
Manderic's pants Posted 18 May 2009 Posted 18 May 2009 I saw in the Times' The Game that the Walkers was on the list for potential games (in the second tier of possible locations). It will, however, have to be expanded before it qualifies...
billyfox1 Posted 18 May 2009 Posted 18 May 2009 Could this be the reason for the new training ground?
Smiffy Posted 18 May 2009 Posted 18 May 2009 Could this be the reason for the new training ground? Surely we can't fit 40,000 in the new training ground
Matt Posted 18 May 2009 Posted 18 May 2009 Could this be the reason for the new training ground? I thought this, especially after reading the bottom of the article on the OS. Host cities will have show they can satisfy a range of requirements, including:- A stadium to hold a minimum of 40,000 people - Hotel accommodation for teams, officials and fans - Fan parks for supporters - Good travel links with the rest of the country - Training facilities and potential base camps for national teams
Finchy Posted 18 May 2009 Posted 18 May 2009 I can't help but read your post's and hear Murray's voice. niiiiice. "Oh, what are you...on your way to a dick meeting?"
Matt Posted 18 May 2009 Posted 18 May 2009 It something called expansion, something that was thought of when designing the stadium. There are also two other thread you could have posted this in.
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