The relocation was first proposed in 2000, when the club had been hoping to have a 70,000-seat stadium ready for the 200405 season. Leicester. The stand cost the club 5,000 (the equivalent of 542,000 as of 2023[a]) and could accommodate over 5,500 spectators, including 2,200 seated places. Altrincham unveil impressive stadium expansion plans Altrincham unveil impressive stadium expansion plans with a 10-year strategy which includes having full time National League status and EFL ambitions. Construction commenced in the autumn of 2003 with the opening game at the stadium being a friendly between Swansea and Fulham on 23 July 2005.[158]. Tours typically run every Thursday and non-matchday Saturdays. More recently, relocation has been in the pipeline since the early 1990s. The plans for relocation were formulated in the early 1990s, when the club was still in the third tier of the English league but had ambitions of reaching the top flight (achieved in 1995). Premier League team Burnley Football Club has taken steps to make its home ground more inclusive to disabled supporters by installing a Changing Place facility. A new railway station Reading GreenPark was opening near to the ground,[145] but was later cancelled.[146]. Reading announced plans for the expansion of the Madejski Stadium. In November 2015, Chelsea Football Club announced that they have submitted plans to the Local Authority to build a new 60,000 seater stadium on the Stamford Bridge site, which would match the current capacity of Arsenal's Emirates Stadium and only be surpassed by Old Trafford, and Tottenham's new stadium in the Premier League. The Stadium of Light was one of the first new stadiums to be built during the modern era, opening in 1997 as replacement for 99-year-old Roker Park, with then chairman Bob Murray having decided in the early 1990s that a new stadium was the best option as Roker Park was unsuitable for converting into an all-seater stadium as its confined location would have given a capacity much lower than the club would have wanted. Manchester City Council initially approved, but within a year had backed out from funding the stadium. It finally opened for the 200607 season. Much will depend on the clubs on-field success and the chairman's willingness to expand though. The stadium is used 7 days a week with the pitch standing up well to heavy use by all levels of community football. Oxford United have plans to purchase the Kassam Stadium and to build a fourth side to it. The plan was delayed by the outbreak of the Second World War,[15] but the new Longside terrace was eventually completed in 1954. Construction of the stadium cost 14.7million and construction works took about 10 months to complete. Reconstruction on blocks F-K will start from May 2022 adding an additional 600 seats. [244] The Colchester Community Stadium cost 16 million to build and has a capacity of 10,000 seats. Burnley Turf Moor Capacity: 22,546 (all seated) Address: Harry Potts Way, Burnley, BB10 4BX Telephone: 01282 446 800 Fax: 01282 700 014 Ticket Office: 0844 807 1882 Pitch Size: 115 x 73 yards Pitch Type: Grass Club Nickname: The Clarets Year Ground Opened: 1883 Undersoil Heating: Yes Shirt Sponsors: LoveBet Kit Manufacturer: Puma A number of lower-league clubs had plans for ground improvements halted following the collapse of ITV Digital and the lucrative broadcasting contract they had agreed. [25], Everton were planning to relocate to a new stadium in Kirkby. [10][19] In an FA Cup fifth round replay game against Bradford City in 1960, there was an official attendance of 52,850. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The 16 million New Den was opened by John Smith, the leader of the Labour Party and of the Opposition at the time, on 4 August 1993 prior to a prestigious friendly against Sporting Portugal, which Sporting won 21. At the start of the 201617 season, West Ham left Upton Park and moved into the Olympic Stadium (Renamed The London Stadium), which now has a revised capacity of 60,000, and is designed with retractable seating so the athletics track can still be used. Stadium: Turf Moor 21.994 Seats; Current transfer record: +38.26m + Burnley FC; Burnley FC U21; Burnley FC U18; Burnley FC Youth; Sub menu. Women played their first game at Turf Moor, winning 21 against Liverpool Feds in an FA Women's National League North match in front of almost 3,000 supporters. The only reconstruction happened at the Rochdale Road End of the ground where the old traditional open terrace was replaced by a 4,600 capacity all seated stand. [317] The ground formerly played host to league football until the club's relegation in 1977. Close menu . Seaside town facing a summer without its most famous attraction as traders break down, Day-trippers and holiday makers arriving in the town may be surprised by the closure, DWP demands Universal Credit mum repays 8,600 but court rules in her favour. This would add around 3,000 seats, taking the total capacity of the stadium to over 30,000. The Den was the first new stadium constructed for a professional football team in London since 1937. The Jimmy McIlroy's upper tier is the designated family area. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Brighton's 14-year wait for a permanent home came to an end when Brighton moved to Falmer Stadium, in 2011, with a capacity of 22,000 seats. However, the club failed to maintain its top-flight status and when, in January 2008, was sold into new American ownership, in the form of General Sports and Entertainment[192] both the Plaza plan and the Ground expansion initiatives were scrapped. Ops systems? Morecambe moved from its previous ground at Christie Park to The Globe Arena at the start of the 201011 season. Getting to the stadium. Brentford F.C., who have been considering relocating from Griffin Park since the 1990s, are hoping to move to a new 20,000-capacity stadium a mile from Griffin Park, and still in Brentford. In 1932, a hut and scoreboard were installed at the Bee Hole End embankmentnamed after the Bee Hole Collierywith funds from Burnley's newly founded supporters' club. In April 2007, Derby County released details of a proposed 20m development around their Pride Park Stadium which would create about 250 jobs. [57][74] The stand backs onto Burnley Cricket Club's pavilion and contains both teams' dressing rooms and the officials' lounge. They won the match 2-1, thanks to a 96th minute winner from Kyle McFadzean. The chairman felt that their Glanford Park was limiting the club and he wanted to have a stadium that could house concerts, conferences and be a 24/7 7 days a week used venue. Previous to this the club had been without a home and unable to play since 1988 when they were evicted from their previous location The Windmill Ground. Turf Moor, home to Burnley - Football Ground Map The Emirates replaced Highbury, where the club had been based since 1913, which itself had been substantially updated in the early 1990s and reduced capacity from 59,000 to an all-seater 38,500 by 1993. [21] A further stumbling block is that the club's naming rights are owned by the Chelsea Pitch Owners, which also owns the Stamford Bridge freehold. [26][27] Burnley won the game 10 and defeated the Scots 21 in the return leg; the team won 31 on aggregate and went on to win that year's cup final. It has a capacity of just over 9000. [215] However, it has been revealed that Portsmouth F.C. "I am delighted we have been able to partner with ADI, an industry-leading Lancashire technology business, to make this possible.". [9] Spectators had to congregate around the pitch or watch from the hill at the back of Turf Moor, so in 1885 the club built an 800-seater wooden grandstand along the south side of the ground, along Brunshaw Road (as it was then known), and installed uncovered standing areas (terraces) for 5,000 people at each end of the pitch. As a result of the large crowd, one supporter lost his life in a human crush. [35] On 22 May 2019, Fulham appointed Buckingham Group Contracting Ltd as the lead contractor for Riverside Stand project. [296] After many delays due to legal challenges by a small number of residents, work finally got underway in November 2013. The stadium has a lot of clear land surrounding it making possible expansion to 40,000 or more; however, as Oakwell is rarely full to capacity, the club will continue to maintain the old West Stand for the foreseeable future. Coventry had long planned a move to a purpose-built 45,000-seat stadium, with original suggestions including a retractable roof and pitch la Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem. While planning permission has been achieved, work is yet to commence as of May 2018. In May 2002 it was decided that relocation was a more viable option than expansion, when the plans were amended for a less expensive 55,000-seat stadium to be built. [3][4] Following the re-sale of rights, a number of these programmes have been re-activated in recent years, and some of the heaviest stadium redevelopment has been in the lower divisions. Crewe Alexandra are hoping to expand their stadium, Alexandra Stadium to 16,700. AFC Bournemouth's Dean Court ground was completely rebuilt in 2001, with the pitch rotated ninety degrees from its original position. Leamington's current home The New Windmill Ground, was opened on the site of a former farmer's field in 2000. They are yet to have a game postponed for weather / pitch reasons. [10][15] Burnley won the FA Cup that same year, and they were crowned First Division champions in 192021. Burnley 'ashamed and embarrassed' by banner flown above Etihad Stadium After 1.5 miles, you will reach Belvedere Road and the stadium. [32], There have been gradual increases in capacity since Fulham's return, with the capacity now being 25,700. Peterborough United have played at London Road since 1934, although due to its age and the fact that it has terracing the club are considering options to move. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. This would involve the area for the 3,000 seats needed for Premier League away teams, as the current area for away fans is not big enough, and would mean expanding into premium season ticket holders seating. The club had trouble selling out games in the 200809 season as Newcastle headed towards relegation after 16 years in the Premier League, and also in the promotion winning campaign of 200910, as they played at a lower level. ADI, which is based in nearby Preston, has introduced similar technology for clients including Formula 1, Borussia Dortmund and Royal Ascot. From East: Exit M65 at junction 12 and follow signs to 'Burnley North A682,' into Colne Road. The improvement works will also see new digital signage and wayfinding installed throughout the public areas inside and outside Turf Moor, upgrading the look and feel of the stadium and aiding communication with supporters and the local community. Matlock are in process of rebuilding the North Stand, to bring the stadium capacity up to 2,757, from the previous 2,214 capacity . In 2012, the local council approved raising Craven Cottage's capacity to 30,000. The stadium was first planned in 1995 and construction began in 1997, but financial difficulties saw construction suspended shortly after it begin, and the relocation from the dilapidated Manor Ground was not completed until 2001. Bournemouth's owner-in-waiting details stadium expansion plans There are long-term plans to redevelop the 1988-built Riverside Stand which would raise Ewood Park's capacity by around 9,000 to 41,000. [39][47] Following promotion back to the Premier League in 2014,[48] the players' tunnel was relocated to the corner between the James Hargreaves and the Cricket Field Stands. Aylesbury United have been ground sharing with Chesham United and currently with Leighton Town since their eviction from Buckingham Road in 2006. "[134], The building of a Holiday Inn franchise in one corner of the ground, has somewhat diminished possibilities for the future enlargement of Carrow Road. [217] However, administration and further relegation means Fratton Park will remain in its same state until the club clear the balance sheet. On 9 November 2007 Derby City Council agreed to let the plans go ahead. The stadium can currently hold 60,000 people and the expansion will make it the second-largest ground in the Premier League behind Manchester United's Old Trafford. Advertisement As we wrote last year, Burnley FC are expanding their Turf Moor this summer. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. [205] In November 2011, MK Dons announced that they would expand Stadium MK to 32,000[206] for the 201213 season. [93], From 28 August 2010, the capacity of Bloomfield Road was raised to 16,220 after the new temporary East Stand was completed. [62][96] The closest railway station to the ground is Burnley Manchester Road, which is a 15-minute walk from Turf Moor. In February 2010 a Charitable Trust called the Haythornthwaite Sports Foundation unveiled plans for a new Community Sports Complex at Greenlands Farm which will comprise Indoor and outdoor Sports Facilities catering for local junior football, cricket and other sports plus a new home for AFC Fylde with an initial capacity of 1400. The Madejski Stadium was opened in 1998, having first been proposed in 1994 as Reading climbed up the league and construction of an all-seater stadium was necessary. However, as of yet these plans have not been officially published. [41][42] Among the ideas was the demolition of the Cricket Field and the construction of a stand that would incorporate a hotel, restaurant, business centre and cricket pavilion. [105] They eventually returned to the Ricoh for the 201415 season. Construction re-commenced in November 2015 with the main building (now renamed East Stand) being extended to provide a medical centre, ticket office and enlarge the banqueting facilities. The council pledged to help FC United build a stadium in a new location with reduced costs,[295] and the alternative site was announced in April 2011 in the Broadhurst Park area of Moston, Manchester. [4][10] In 1911, the club unveiled plans for the rebuilding of the Brunshaw Road Stand; former Burnley forward Arthur Bell was the architect for the project. [29] These plans were then shelved in 2003 when chairman Bill Kenwright said that the club could not raise adequate funds. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. [53] With the South Stand expansion adding approximately 6,250 seats, the new capacity of the stadium after construction will be just above 54,000.[54]. [8] Lord then replaced the Brunshaw Road Stand with a single-tier stand named after himself, which was opened in the same year by former prime minister Edward Heath. A 6000 housing estate idea was created on the outskirts of Scunthorpe and a 12000 all seater stadium was envisaged for Scunthorpe United to play their home games at. [8] It can accommodate around 8,000 spectators and runs parallel to the length of the pitch. Plans were announced in May 2010 to expand the capacity of Molineux by the 201415 season from 29,303 to 36,000, with work beginning at the end of the 201011 season on the replacement of the Stan Cullis Stand. The ground hosted several women's charity matches in the early 1920s; the first was in March 1920, when Dick Kerr's Ladies played Liverpool Ladies in aid of the National Association of Discharged Sailors and Soldiers. This is seen as a significant step towards the renovation of the stadium. [36] The capacity at Riverside Stand will be increased from 4,689 to 8,650; increasing the overall capacity into 29,600. New digital signs will also be installed across all four sides of the stadium, with the latest in LED branding technology replacing old static boards. [64] A planning application was submitted to Haringey Council in October 2009. [305], Gloucester City are currently groundsharing with Cheltenham Town at the Abbey Business stadium (Whaddon Road) in Cheltenham following the flooding of their Meadow Park stadium in 2007. These changes are part of an ongoing stadium expansion that will see more accessibility around the Jimmy McIlroy stand. There are current plans for significant construction work around the Stadium which would provide Hotels, Shops, a Riverside leisure facility, bars and restaurants opposite the Stadium and on the Golf driving range site and either side of the river. Burnley chief executive Neil Hart has revealed that improving the Cricket Field end of Turf Moor is next on the agenda of club improvements. "It has been really important and I think it is really important to keep looking at our facilities and the ground. Turf Moor improvements on radar as Burnley chief reveals - LancsLive It initially had more than 42,000 seats but this was taken to more than 48,000 in 2001. Bournemouth's owner-in-waiting details stadium expansion plans - The Stadium Business All the latest news, blogs, videos, and up-to-the-minute media coverage from all the leading voices in the global sports venue sector - all in one place. Coventry City played their first competitive match back at the Coventry Building Society Arena, on 8 August 2021 when they played Nottingham Forest in the club's first game back at the ground in 2 years and their first Championship game in Coventry since 2012. [255] Advantages of this site include extensive regeneration of the area and the use of a brownfield site but disadvantages include parking and transport as the new stadium would be within the town itself. The new stadium may be shared with a professional rugby club. The Clarets have invested heavily in a new training ground at Barnfield while the most recent improvements at Turf Moor saw new disabled facilities and control room open this season. In the last several decades, the school has rolled out a number of ideas to expand the stadium that didn't come to fruition, including a plan to fully enclose the stadium dating to 1990, a 2016 plan to expand the stadium to 40,000, and the 2019 expansion plans, among others. [302] As of April 2019 work was yet to start.[303]. Luton now have planning permission for a 17,500 (rising to 23,500) at Power Court in the centre of the town. The decision to relocate to the City of Manchester Stadium was made in 1997, in place of previous plans for Maine Road to be expanded to 45,000 seats, which had initially been postponed a year earlier due to City's relegation. [92] On 14 June the temporary seating comprising the East Stand was removed, which was replaced with a 5,070-seat covered temporary stand, which raised the capacity to around 15,500. Thus Fulham ground-shared with rivals Queens Park Rangers for two years at Loftus Road until they returned to an all-seater Craven Cottage. [19] Numerous problems over health and safety issues have stalled this, because due to the stadium's location fans can only exit onto the Fulham Road. [50] The ground sits adjacent to the A671 and A6114 roads, and near to the M65 motorway. The first plans for relocation were announced in 1996. There are plans to move into a new 10,000-seat stadium if plans to build a sports village are approved.[308]. Crawley Town expanded Broadfield Stadium in 2012 by rebuilding the East Stand, increasing capacity at the stadium by 2,151 and constructing new turnstile blocks, toilets and concession areas as well as improved floodlighting. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Burnley chairman Alan Pace said: "These plans mark the next step in our long-term vision to improve Turf Moor and introduce world-class technology at Burnley Football Club. Burnley chairman Alan Pace said: These plans mark the next step in our long-term vision to improve Turf Moor and introduce world-class technology at Burnley Football Club. The Main Stand dates back to the early 1970s, while the Anfield Road Stand was already all-seater when it was rebuilt in 1997. [71] The Burnley club shop is located between the Bob Lord and Jimmy McIlroy Stands. CameraSport - 43 Linden Ave. Countesthorpe. Website: www.burnleyfootballclub.com Founded: Jan 1, 1882. [4] Turf Moor hosted its first floodlit football match in March of the same year, between Burnley and Nelson; 16 creosote-fuelled lamps were placed on poles at intervals along the sides of the pitch. Turf Moor underwent further refurbishment during the 1990s, when the Longside and the Bee Hole End terraces were replaced by all-seater stands following the recommendations of the Taylor Report. The Englishmen lost 21, as Burnley captain Jack Hill scored an own goal to give the visitors the win. There is potential for further expansion of the capacity by adding a 2nd tier to the East Stand but no plans are being considered as yet. Coventry City moved to the 32,500 seater Coventry Building Society Arena (then named Ricoh Arena) in 2005,[102] leaving their historic home Highfield Road which was the first all-seater ground in England. Gloucester spent one season groundsharing with Forest Green Rovers at The New Lawn in Nailsworth and in Cirencester. [140] The planned stadium is called New Queens Park. [93] The lowest attendance recorded is 400 for the Second Division fixtures against Barnsley and Gainsborough Trinity on 30 March 1901 and 8 March 1902, respectively. The current capacity of just under 27,000 was first reached in 1994, when The Hawthorns became all-seater. Vimeo installs this cookie to collect tracking information by setting a unique ID to embed videos to the website. On 12 November 2010 the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) announced that West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur were the two preferred bidders to take over the Olympic stadium after the 2012 Olympics. Following Roman Abramovich's takeover, Chelsea have examined expanding their current home at Stamford Bridge to a capacity of over 50,000. Another plan was to build the Popular side and add another tier with executive boxes, but all these plans have been put on hold. #SBS23 Earlybird rate saving 300 on the delegate fee ends Friday 9 May. [25][34] The club contracted the Lincolnshire-based Linpave company in September 1995 to build two stands in place of the Longside and the Bee Hole End terraces at a total cost of 5.2million (the equivalent of 10.6million as of 2023[a]). They have played in the league's second tier continuously since 2002, longer than any other club currently in that division.[201]. The Jimmy McIlroy Stand, named in honour of the former Burnley player, was completed in September 1996 and took the stadium's capacity to 22,619. [36], The development began in summer 2019 and is scheduled to be completed in 2021. Barnet were forced to move in a hurry to their training complex 'The Hive' in 2013. In August 2015, the 7,000 seat third tier on the South Stand was completed, in time for the start of the 201516 football season. [22] Stamford Bridge was extensively rebuilt between 1993 and 1998, with three stands being replaced and the circular track between the pitch and stands being removed, and the only pre-1993 stand at the stadium being the 1974 East Stand structure. The boom in television rights following the creation of the Premier League in 1992 allowed a number of clubs to further expand their stadiums, or even move to new ones. Inside Boohoo's Burnley distribution centre. [113] These talks broke down in September 2011,[114] leading the club to announce in December 2012 their intention to move into a new stadium should the club achieve promotion back to the Premier League.[115]. The plans were finalized in December 2007 and in March 2008, planning permission was given for the first phase, construction of the north and west terraces. Demolition and preparatory work started in the summer of 2013. Visit our email preference centre to sign up to all the latest news from BusinessLive. Web ADI were invited to provide a complete consultation for Burnley FCs Turf Moor stadium that focused on improving . The stadium was designed to be easily expanded in the future. The current capacity of just under 42,000 was reached in 2001. Premier League team Burnley Football Club has taken steps to make its home ground more inclusive to disabled supporters by installing a Changing Place facility. Wembley, the Millennium Stadium and London's Olympic Stadium . There are long-term plans at the club to find a new home. [4], The Stars Stand was demolished in 1898 and replaced by a larger grandstand, which continued to be referred to as the Stars Stand by the supporters. [65][66] The Jimmy McIlroy Stand was erected in 1996 and is situated at the eastern side of the pitch with an approximate capacity of 6,000. Potential future developments to the Jimmy Seed Stand could see this raised to 40,000, but this is unlikely to happen unless the club is promoted back to the Premier League or comes under new ownership. The club now look set for a return to their old ground at Meadow Park in Gloucester. [254] Opponents to the Peaks Parkway scheme argued that the use of a greenfield site over various brownfield alternatives and the proximity of the stadium to a cemetery made it unsuitable and the council took the site off the table in October 2018.[255]. Burnley Fc Stadium Expansion - Elaine Griffith Viral As always you can unsubscribe at any time. In December 2017, the club announced plans to undertake a redevelopment of the Main Stand at Selhurst Park, raising the capacity to approximately 34,000, with the new structure ready by 2021. [52], After receiving planning permission for stadium expansion on 14 February 2014, City announced their intention to begin construction of a third tier of seating on the South Stand only. Following numerous delays (including a Judicial Review launched by local members of the Green Party) it emerged Sainsbury's were attempting to terminate their contract to buy the site. The most recent addition to the stadium is the Westfield Corner, filling in the gap between the South and Bramall Lane stands, which was completed in summer 2006. [198], Ipswich have plans to modernise Portman Road stadium should they be promoted back to the Premier League, via 'Project Leap'. Thanks for all your nominations. A Lancashire-based company has been lined up to complete the work, Sign up to FREE email alerts from BusinessLive North West. These changes are part of an ongoing stadium expansion that will see more accessibility around the Jimmy McIlroy stand. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. The aim was to open the new stadium for the start of the 2001/2002 season. This initially did not materialize, and following the financial crisis at the club in 2010 and 2011, future stadium plans were put on hold. Premier League: Burnley condemns "White Lives Matter" banner, but It was named the University Campus of Football Business and was set up at Turf Moor. signed a legal agreement with Liverpool City Council and Your Housing Group to redevelop the surrounding Anfield area. Amex Stadium expansion: Albion confirm where 1,750 new seats are going Edgeley Park has been under discussion for redevelopment of the away end, called the Railway End, as they planned to add an extra tier and roof to the stand. Development of stadiums in English football - Wikipedia Work was hoped to commence summer 2008, however, plans were put on hold to concentrate on events on field. The plan involved a 60,000-capacity stadium and the retention of the running track. Burnley FC enhance stadium accessibility with new Changing Place
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