Zanetti Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 In this country we tend to think of average attendance then add X on. They seem to take a different view. Creating atmosphere and demand. To be fair it wasn't that long ago that Milan were averaging 60,000+, they're just shite now. Maybe they'll build it so it can be expanded in the future. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCelt67 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 The increase in revenue for Juventus is one of the main reasons why they are so far ahead of the other clubs in Italy at the minute, they're the only club that actually owns their stadium. Thankfully things are starting to change and most teams realise that the ways things are now isn't worth it and they're investing in new stadiums. Roma, Fiorentina, and now Milan are the 3 bigger sides which have concrete plans as far as I'm aware, with Udinese and Cagliari both renovating. Sampdoria, Inter, Lazio and Torino also have unconfirmed plans. Roma are due to move into their new stadium next year aren't they? Sure I read it will be a 55,000 seater. With the way things are going could that end up the biggest stadium in Italy? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanetti Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Roma are due to move into their new stadium next year aren't they? Sure I read it will be a 55,000 seater. With the way things are going could that end up the biggest stadium in Italy? The San Paolo holds 60,000 and I don't think Napoli have any plans anymore because they collapsed after they couldn't agree anything with the city. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCelt67 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 The San Paolo holds 60,000 and I don't think Napoli have any plans anymore because they collapsed after they couldn't agree anything with the city. Forgot all about the San Paolo. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamamafegan Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 So is the San Siro for the wrecking ball? I think that would be a real shame, it's an iconic stadium. If they kept it, along with all these new stadiums, perhaps Italy could set itself up nicely to hold the Euros/World Cup in the near future. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanetti Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 So is the San Siro for the wrecking ball? I think that would be a real shame, it's an iconic stadium. If they kept it, along with all these new stadiums, perhaps Italy could set itself up nicely to hold the Euros/World Cup in the near future. I should have been more specific, Inter's plans involve slowly renovating the San Siro and probably buying it too. One of the worst things that ever happened to Italian football was losing out on the Euro 2012 bid to Ukraine and Poland. That would have forced them into spending a lot of money on renovations and new stadiums. There are still some signs up from Italia '90 at the Bentegodi in Verona. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcat1990 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I think if you look at the San Siro now it's long past its best. Looks pretty aged and is usually empty. Be nice to see it redeveloped maybe? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latino Lover Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Begs the question what is the lifespan for a stadium? Think the deli alpi was only new build for Italian 90 and that's long gone. San Siri significantly upgraded then too, as was udine too I believe which is also being done up, although can't imagine it will get much bigger crowds for them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmare Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) The Friuli looks really different already. Much better than the open bowl look that it had before. Edited February 4, 2015 by Nightmare 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogisbairns Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I took in Napoli v Sampdoria at the San Paolo a couple of years back, and part of the upper tier of the stadium is closed due to it being a crumbling wreck. Not sure what the capacity is now, but it needs demolished, never mind upgraded. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMMjag Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 ImageUploadedByPie & Bovril1423040652.583020.jpg New AC Milan ground. Looks very smart, except the hashtag around the top of the stand. I wonder if they consulted Winston Ingram's 'park in the sky' blueprint. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmare Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Roma are due to move into their new stadium next year aren't they? Sure I read it will be a 55,000 seater. With the way things are going could that end up the biggest stadium in Italy? In addition to the San Paolo being bigger, Bari's San Nicola is as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab B Nesbit Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 When down South for the Merseyside Derby on Saturday I managed to get to the new Man City Academy for the U21 game with Liverpool at 11.30. What a place. Liverpool won 2-1 with a late penalty great value for £3! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamamafegan Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 That's a fine stadium. All for under 21s as well. Would be a perfect stadium for plenty Scottish teams. Love the terracing behind the goals. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergie's no1 fan Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) St Mirren play New York City there tommorow. Streamed live on their youtube channel . Gutted I can't make it down. I can't comprehend the possibility David Villa playing against us, seems surreal. Shame Frank Lampard doesn't join them till the summer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40Mg1GBbu9Y Edited February 9, 2015 by sergie's no1 fan 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab B Nesbit Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) Really nice ground Jama and like you say would be ample for most Scottish clubs. It looks great in the shadow of the Etihad Stadium. Claudio Reyna was interviewed at half time on Saturday that's a shame you can't make it. Be a great one off for St Mirren fans. A few more photos ... Edited February 9, 2015 by Rab B Nesbit 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Great wee staduim that. Ideal for a Championship club in Scotland. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampden Diehard Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Great wee staduim that. Ideal for a Championship club in Scotland. Whilst City's owners, initially, looked like just another mob of foreigners spending a shitload of cash to win the Champions League, they do actually seem like they wish to invest in football in the area, what with their academy and this new park. Contrast that with some of the other mobs in England who don't seem to be bothered about what is underneath their star-studded first team. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pub car king Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 The infrastructure that man city have now is incredible. They look to be building within the club in every way 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fear no foe Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I take it this replaced the smaller athletics type stadium that stood next to the Etihad? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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