There were plans in the late 1990s for a move to a new 20,000 all seater stadium on adjoining waste ground, but these were scrapped. However, the relocation to a new stadium took place in the same year as relegation from the Premier League, putting a huge strain on the club's finances and leading to a spell in administration as debts reached more than 30million. The tour lasts about 60 minutes. Last Updated: September 8, 2021. [35] On 22 May 2019, Fulham appointed Buckingham Group Contracting Ltd as the lead contractor for Riverside Stand project. This extended lease means the club is now able to proceed with plans to redevelop the City Ground and surrounding area. [217] However, administration and further relegation means Fratton Park will remain in its same state until the club clear the balance sheet. [39][40] The following year, the club revealed plans for a 20million (the equivalent of 29.5million as of 2023[a]) redevelopment of Turf Moor and Gawthorpe, to be carried out in six phases and expected to be completed by 2010. [83][84] The England women's team played their first match at Turf Moor in September 2003 against Australia, which was the stadium's first international women's game. A Lancashire-based company has been lined up to complete the work, Sign up to FREE email alerts from BusinessLive North West. The terraced Blackfriars Street End at Edgar Street was closed in 2009 after failing a safety inspection. The stadium had also fallen into disrepair during the 1990s, as Hull's precarious financial position at the time meant that maintenance costs could often not be met. [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. 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]. The signage can also be used to communicate safety information and travel updates. 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. The mega-store and gymnasium behind the North Stand will be demolished and the North Stand will be expanded to create the 'biggest classroom in Europe' as well as 'enterprise zones' and 17 boxes. While these are yet to be completed, the permission to build was secured in 2009, and the plans were most recently resubmitted for approval in 2017. [28][29], A drop in home attendances combined with increased debt caused a rapid decline in the team's fortunes between the late 1970s and the early 1990s. [65], On 30 September 2010 the Planning Committee of Haringey Council unanimously approved the revised planning application and the Mayor of London gave his approval on 25 November 2010. It initially had more than 42,000 seats but this was taken to more than 48,000 in 2001. have been set up and will play at Edgar Street. 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. [63] The new development would include leisure facilities, shops, housing, a club museum, public space and also a new base for the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation. Web The stadium is situated on Harry Potts Way named after the manager who won the 195960 First Division with the club and has a capacity of 21944. Photo by Rich Linley/CameraSport The site would be large enough for a stadium if the abandoned buildings were to be demolished. The expansion was designed to be in keeping with the existing roof design. Histon are rebuilding the Bridge Road End, bringing the seating capacity of the stadium up to 1700 and the overall capacity of their Glassworld Stadium to over 4000.[311]. The club are looking to expand the current Fratton Park stadium by going back to its original plan of turning it around and increasing capacity to 30,000. Committee member Charles Riley subsequently appointed himself Turf Moor's first groundsman. [90][91], The highest attendance recorded at Turf Moor is 54,775 for a match against Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup third round on 23 February 1924. [29] These plans were then shelved in 2003 when chairman Bill Kenwright said that the club could not raise adequate funds. Following the construction, the club then planned to rebuild the main grandstand. 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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. When Hull moved to the stadium in December 2002, they were still playing in Division Three (they reached the Premier League in 2008). The Clarets have spent significantly on the improvements at Barnfield and the new disabled facilities while they have also invested in the Academy. A converted Olympic stadium would be part of the 2018 World Cup bid. [193], These plans include five cafes/restaurants, two convenience stores and 2,000 square metres of office space. It was not until the growing concern in the 1980s about the safety of existing stadiums, that clubs began to examine the possibilities offered by redeveloping their grounds. and Crawley Town Football Club also have new plans to construct a bigger and better stadium with a larger capacity in the nearby area known as Bewbush within the town. [189] The Pride Plaza project would include a 165-bed hotel, bars, restaurants and office space. The planned fourth stand would take the capacity to around 16,000. [153] The developments were planned to be built through two phases, with the Kop first, taking capacity up to 37,000, followed by the South Stand. In December 2006 the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster held its first sporting fixture. City have played at the City of Manchester Stadium since 2003 (it was completed for the previous year's Commonwealth Games) and for the previous 80 years had played at Maine Road, which had been converted into an all-seater format during the 1990s with the construction of two new stands, giving it a capacity of just over 35,000, although in its early days it had held crowds of more than 80,000. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. [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. Burnley FC organises guided stadium tours that include access to the dressing rooms, players' tunnel, directors' box, dugouts, press room, and police cells. Hull City's KC Stadium, which opened in December 2002 with a capacity of more than 25,000 seats to replace Boothferry Park, is designed to provide for future expansion to a capacity of approximately 45,000 by the addition of a second tier on the Arco East Stand. It had a slight claim to fame in that it was one of the final grounds in England to boast the . More than 30 bottles are sold at each game, which makes the club one of the world's biggest sellers of Bndictine; Turf Moor is the only British football ground to sell it. [7][8] Burnley played their first match at Turf Moor on 17 February but lost 63 against Rawtenstall; according to a local newspaper, "a high wind made correct play impossible". [45] The plans were again put on hold in 2010, due to Burnley's relegation from the Premier League and a projected recession. 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. This cookie is used for the website live chat box to function properly. Test your knowledge. The first plans for relocation were announced in 1996. [23] As a result of Burnley's 195960 First Division title win, Turf Moor hosted its first ever European Cup match on 16 November 1960; Jimmy Robson and Jimmy McIlroy scored early in the first half as Burnley recorded a 20 victory over French team Stade de Reims. [20] The club have thus been linked with moves to a number of potential sites in west London, including a site at Earl's Court, although the club have indicated no such plans exist. of. [97] The Burnley bus station is relatively close to the ground; a bus ride to Turf Moor takes about five minutes. The club's current stadium has been all-seater (with a capacity of just over 40,000) since 1994, when a new stand was built at one end of the ground. "The club is committed to improving its facilities but it will do so in a sustainable and responsible manner. 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. After Plymouth Argyle went into administration, the club was taken over by local business owner James Brent, and fresh plans for a new Mayflower Grandstand were submitted to Plymouth City Council. AFC Bournemouth's Dean Court ground was completely rebuilt in 2001, with the pitch rotated ninety degrees from its original position. Stoke City have played at the venue now known as bet365 Stadium since 1997, replacing Victoria Ground as their home stadium. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. Clarets Chief Executive Neil Hart says improving the Cricket Field Stand is the next project for improving Turf Moor, Get the latest Burnley FC news delivered straight to your inbox each day - sign up for free email updates. 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 [4][5] In 1878, rugby football club Burnley Rovers played a side from Bacup in an evening match to demonstrate electric lighting. The New Den, as it was initially known to distinguish it from its predecessor, was the first new all-seater stadium in England to be completed after the Taylor Report on the Hillsborough disaster of 1989. They are yet to have a game postponed for weather / pitch reasons. [138] This will either be done by expanding their existing Loftus Road ground from its current 19,000 all-seater capacity or by locating to a new stadium elsewhere in West London, with a ground share in White City with Fulham commonly mentioned. [10] Around this time, terracing was added to the banking at the Bee Hole End. [60], The club is hopeful that building work will commence at the end of the 201920 season. If granted the green light, initial work could be completed in time for the 2021/22 season, with the project overseen by Preston-based stadium engagement specialists ADI. [91] The new South Stand was opened in March 2010 and is similar in design to the Stanley Matthews and North stands. In the late 1990s the club submitted a planning application for a new stadium on the western outskirts of Grimsby at Great Coates, adjacent to the A180 dual carriageway. Barnet were forced to move in a hurry to their training complex 'The Hive' in 2013. Spectators reported that while the edges of the field were sufficiently lit, there was a dark area in the centre. [255] Advantages of this site are the use of the underused but iconic docks which could be directly incorporated into the design and ample scope for parking and transport links. At the time Ashton Gate held around 21,000 all-seated spectators and had done so since the mid-1990s, as the initial plan was to upgrade the existing stadium rather than relocate to a new site. In 2003 the club received planning permission to add another 7,200 seats to the South Stand which would have taken capacity to 56,000 but the plans were put on hold due to Sunderland's relegation. [10] At present, the capacity is 60,355 (seated), with currently no public plans to expand it despite strong average attendances of 60,025 in the Premier League. As Conservative policy is to support the creation of Free Ports after leaving the European Union[256] there is an opportunity for the town to attract more inward investment and for the ports to grow. This was then abandoned in favour of a 35,000 'Pompey Village' plan, and then superseded by the ambitious proposal ship-like Portsmouth Dockland Stadium which was planned to hold 36,000 seated spectators, hoping to have ready in 2011. Oxford United have plans to purchase the Kassam Stadium and to build a fourth side to it. [18] In 1922, Turf Moor hosted its only FA Cup semi-final; around 46,000 spectators saw Huddersfield Town defeat Notts County 31. Some of the gates were broken down, and many uncounted fans went into the ground. The plans included the stand itself, as well as a new 1500-seat-capacity ice rink, 10-screen cinema and a hotel that would provide funds for the club. At the end of December 2019 the leader of the council stated that regeneration of the Freeman Street area with a new stadium on it was "top of his wish list for 2020". [32][33] Burnley competed the 199495 season in the second tier, but were relegated to the third tier at the end of the year. [95], Turf Moor is approximately 0.5 miles (0.8km) east of Burnley's town centre. Training Wear Partner. Burnley FC, Harry Potts Way, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 4BX, England. [80][81], The stadium was used for a game between the Football League XI and the Scottish Football League XI in 1914; the Scots beat their English counterparts 32. Also on the 40-acre complex would be a supermarket, a hotel, a tennis academy, fast food restaurants, a nursery and a fitness centre.[260]. Upton Park had been all-seater since the mid 1990s, the most recent development being the construction of the Dr Martens Stand in the 200001 season which gave the club a 35,000 capacity, up from the 26,000 capacity reached in the mid 1990s when Upton Park first became all-seater. The first proposed site is named NIAB2 located on land between Huntingdon Road and Histon Road while the second and favoured option is located south of the city in Trumpington. [83] Turf Moor was one of the venues for the 1983 UEFA European Under-18 Championship and hosted the group stage match between Czechoslovakia and West Germany. Further redevelopment took place in 199596 when the 30-year-old North Stand was bulldozed to make way for a new three-tier structure. 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. [161] The club announced that the North East corner would be transformed and 400 seats added to it,[162] thus taking the total capacity to 22,000, In spite of the club playing in the Premier League for all but five seasons since 2002, the capacity of The Hawthorns has been reduced over previous years due to a redevelopment of the West Stand (formerly the Halfords Land Stand). Swansea City moved to the purpose built 20,520 all-seater stadium Liberty Stadium in 2005, several years after relocation was first planned. 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. The new digital branding will celebrate Burnleys history, with club honours, historic milestones and player achievements to feature on exterior branding throughout match days and non-match days. [88] The stadium became all-seater for the 199495 season after a two-year reconstruction programme which saw three of the stadium's stands rebuilt. "It (the disabled facilities) has been done really well, met a real need and improved the facilities for our disabled supporters no end," said Hart. [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. However, due to land behind the stadium being owned by the council, who are currently not willing to sell the land, these plans have been put on hold. [64] A planning application was submitted to Haringey Council in October 2009. Initial public consultations took place in December 2008 and a further consultations on the NDP's more detailed plans were held at the start of April 2009. Millwall had submitted their own plans for regeneration centred around the football club itself, but the council voted in favour of Renewal's plans. The stand, split between home and away supporters, is more than 50 years old and has long been earmarked for an upgrade. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [50] The ground sits adjacent to the A671 and A6114 roads, and near to the M65 motorway. Manchester City Council initially approved, but within a year had backed out from funding the stadium. Stadium Map. The Celtic fans rioted and hurled bottles, stones and iron railings; 60 supporters were injured. Their long-term future regarding a new stadium is unclear, and it is possible they may be forced to share with their cross-city rivals, Cambridge United at the Abbey Stadium or relocate to another settlement on a temporary basis. The Ricoh Arena includes a vast exhibition centre built onto the main stand. The Cardiff City Stadium has been expanded to hold up to 33,000 fans, and can be extended further to hold up to 60,000. [290] Following delays associated with obtaining the necessary funds, minor changes to the scheme were submitted to and approved by the council. Gloucester spent one season groundsharing with Forest Green Rovers at The New Lawn in Nailsworth and in Cirencester. In early 2015 many Bury supporters began speculating that the club were planning a move to nearby Pilsworth at former retail park, Park 66. This page is not available in other languages. A trend towards all-seater stadiums was initially prescribed by the Taylor Report, and was originally a condition only of Premier League admission. However, Crewe are looking for benefactors to donate funding for the project. [278], In 2016, AFC Fylde moved to their newest ground, Mill Farm with 6,000 capacity.[279]. "I am delighted we have been able to partner with ADI, an industry-leading Lancashire technology business, to make this possible.". [129], In December 2016 Private Eye reported how Renewal had been founded by a former Lewisham Council leader and senior officer, suggesting potential bias, and that the decision to approve Renewal's plans may have been made as long ago as 2013 despite the fact that no due diligence had been able to be carried out by PricewaterhouseCoopers due to "poor" and "limited" access to information and management at Renewal, which is registered in the Isle of Man. [234] They had plans to relocate the club to the London Borough of Merton, the traditional home of Wimbledon F.C., since the formation of the club. Additionally the club has announced plans to expand the capacity up from 33,500 to 44,000, with the work due to take place during the 200708 close season,[190] provided the club avoided relegation. [citation needed] Kenilworth Road was converted to all-seater capacity of around 10,200 following the club's promotion into the Championship in 2005, and in October 2012 the club announced their intention to add more seats to two stands. Curated and brought to you by TheStadiumBusiness team at Xperiology. In June 2015, the club announced that the staircases of the Sir Elton John stand would be removed and replaced with 700 seats. West Ham fans were initially against the move from Upton Park in 2016, but appear to have settled well into their new surroundings. The stadium is on the same site as the original Bucks Head, which had been home to Telford United and Wellington Town for over a century. [70], The Bob Lord Stand, constructed in 1974,[10] has a capacity of around 4,000 and runs parallel with Harry Potts Way, named after Harry Potts, the manager who won the 195960 First Division with Burnley. The initial conversion to an all-seater capacity in the early 1990s saw the stadium have more than 21,000 seats.