GwladysBlue
Player Valuation: £70m
I didn't realise that Chelsea don't own the freehold to Stamford Bridge. I suppose we'll have a similar situation to then once built, we'll own the structure, but lease the land.
mmmmsnouts
Player Valuation: £40m
But Abramovich is mega-minted! WHY WON'T HE INVEST AND BUY HIS CLUB A STADIUM OUT OF HIS OWN POCKET THAT CHANCER
RobSpurs
Player Valuation: £2.5m
He pretty much is.
jonnyboy316
Player Valuation: £35m
I quite like the Chelsea exterior. That will stand the test of time. The Spurs interior looks superior from what I can make out.
bazzer25
Player Valuation: £8m
I believe Chelsea owe him the money though and are considered in debt to him. If he sells Chelsea he will want it back, this is what I heard a while back. I believe they owe him around 1 billion pounds.
Toffeeslam
Player Valuation: £35m
Harsh that, he spent the best part of £700m, well loaned Chelsea that and if it weren't for him they would've gone bust mate.
Still can't see Chelsea filling a 60k stadium but could be wrong
NiallDoobs
Player Valuation: £500k
Would sell my soul to be the lead designer. Everton has the chance to be creative with their strategic options. The proposed redevelopment of Liverpool's waterfront will offer the opportunity to be creative compared to redeveloping Goodison within its existing site context. The planning procedure in the UK is very similar to where I am from and I believe Liverpool's planning authority would welcome/favour a unique design that would be an asset to the area. The proposed Bramley-Moore site has many constraints but also offers many opportunities. The design team will be working on several strategic options and will choose one to develop further. It's all about potential, feasibility and achieving the clients brief. I'd love to know what Everton's brief is. There is so much work ahead and I personally would be surprised if a planning application was made before September.
How many seats do you think it should have Thomas? I don't think you've ever expressed a view on that
RobSpurs
Player Valuation: £2.5m
Yes, I think technically you're right. But my point was he is paying for the stadium from his own pocket. I'm sure they'll have a business plan in place that means he gets the stadium costs back eventually, but if it doesn't work out he can write them off. He is taking on the risk.
chrismpw
Player Valuation: £70m
Just had a look, and I'm with you on that. It certainly looks innovative and unique - I'd love one similar (but better!).
Can't help thinking that from some angles it looks like the lid of a pop bottle though.
sixtynineseventy
Player Valuation: £1.5m
Chelsea Stadium look like the Twix factory. Not for me. Awful.
Sharpys top lip
Player Valuation: £60m
Very good mate, much better than this seasons seats.
mmmmsnouts
Player Valuation: £40m
Think you missed the deep sarcasm in that post Friend.
GwladysPhil
Player Valuation: £35m
Me too it's a proper stand out ground and being made from work brickwork and it's sheer size will make it differ to other stadiums.
I'm just concerned our stadium will be like Meiss' other designs where they look a bit plastic and hollow.