The stadium, which held 30,000 seated fans on its completion, is located on the site of a former chemical works on the banks of the Middlesbrough dock and its channel to the River Tees. [122] This prompted the club to propose a 20,000-seater stadium development to be built outside the town's boundaries, near the villages of Harlington and Toddington, near junction 12 of the M1. have announced they have gained planning permission to rebuild the William Sharp End, adding an extra 2,300 seats and raising overall capacity at the Bescot Stadium to 13,500.[276]. Well we have. [97] This proposed new stadium would have had a capacity of 30,000 seats. The Leppings Lane terrace was seated for the start of the 199192 season just over two years since the disaster which occurred on it. Coventry City are now tenants of the rugby union Premiership side Wasps, which purchased the facility in late 2014. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. 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 plan at the time had been for Craven Cottage to reach over 30,000 capacity, but these were delayed due to opposition from local residents and at first the club had to settle for a 22,000-seat stadium. 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. The plan was delayed by the outbreak of the Second World War,[15] but the new Longside terrace was eventually completed in 1954. 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. 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. [297] The club was hopeful that the new stadium will be open for the beginning of the 201314 season,[298] however, in September 2012, Swann announced that the plans will be cancelled, due to his ill health. [35][37] It was later renamed the James Hargreaves Stand due to a sponsorship deal. [87] The FA Cup first round game between Accrington Stanley and Scunthorpe United in 1993 was held at the stadium. English Premier League football club Burnley has teamed up with stadium-based engagement specialist ADI to enhance the digital experience at Turf Moor. Luton now have planning permission for a 17,500 (rising to 23,500) at Power Court in the centre of the town. 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. 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 stadium achieved an 11,000-seat capacity in the late 1990s, when the club was playing in Division One. After considerable opposition to the plans from local residents delayed the project, the new stadium received planning permission from North East Lincolnshire Council in November 2000. 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 Burnden Park was an antiquated structure that would have been unsuitable for modernisation, especially as a section of terracing had been sold off in the mid 1980s to make way for a supermarket, and so the decision was made to build a new stadium elsewhere. [312] Little has been of the proposition since, and the current Clarence Park has been given a superficial makeover. [43][71] Since the 2000s, the Cricket Field Stand has been renamed the David Fishwick Stand,[75] the Ladbrokes Stand and the Barnfield Construction Stand for sponsorship reasons. The rebuild, completed in 2016, brought the all-seater capacity of Ashton Gate to 27,000. In April 2013, with a third season in the Premier League being secured, they submitted plans to increase the stadium capacity to 33,000, an increase of around 11,000. This will mean a larger stand is to be built which will require additional land to be acquired. Public Consultations took place in February 2010 with further announcements expected in summer 2010. There have been proposals for the South Stand to become triple-tiered; also this would increase the capacity to 92,300 (a higher capacity than even Wembley Stadium); however, the railway station and tracks have hindered such ideas and seem to be on ice for the foreseeable future. [50] The ground sits adjacent to the A671 and A6114 roads, and near to the M65 motorway. [210][211] In the short-term a fanzone on the site of St. James Metro car park will be created: long-term plans are to expand the Gallowgate End to increase the capacity of St James' Park to 65,000. [8] Constructed on the four-decade-old embankment,[15][16] the club spent 20,000 (the equivalent of 583,000 as of 2023[a]) on the roof alone. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [32], There have been gradual increases in capacity since Fulham's return, with the capacity now being 25,700. This achieved a 34,000 all-seater capacity which had been given the go-ahead in July 1990. One of the few clubs to play in a completely rebuilt post World War II stadium was Manchester United, whose stadium had been rebuilt due to bomb damage during the war, and significantly altered in the 1960s and again in the early 1980s. [25], Following the Hillsborough disaster in 1989, when a human crush on the terraces of the Hillsborough Stadium caused 97 fatalities, the Taylor Report was published in 1990. Portsmouth had the smallest stadium in the Premier League during the 200708 season. [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. The Main Stand was built in 1970, while the two remaining stands are refurbished interwar structures. Shortlists for TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2023 will be announced 9 May. This replaced Vetch Field which had been their home since they were founded and was unsuitable for expansion, and would have had a low all-seater capacity, although relocation plans were first formulated at a time when Swansea were in the league's fourth tier. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. [198], Ipswich have plans to modernise Portman Road stadium should they be promoted back to the Premier League, via 'Project Leap'. This extended lease means the club is now able to proceed with plans to redevelop the City Ground and surrounding area. Now that they have regained Football League status and attendances rise to sufficiently justify it, this is increasingly likely. currently share Brocstedes Park with Ashton Town F.C., and may return to the town to a stadium to be built as part of the redevelopment of the Ruskin Drive sports complex. Construction began in May 2008, and was completed for the start of the 200809 season. 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. [17] The capacity of the new stadium is 17,250.[18]. 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. [82] In 1922, Turf Moor hosted its only FA Cup semi-final, and in 1927, the ground staged its only senior international fixture when England played Wales. Following the construction, the club then planned to rebuild the main grandstand. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [149] At the start of the 200809 season Rotherham United temporarily moved to the Don Valley Stadium in Sheffield due to ownership disputes over Millmoor. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. While planning permission has been achieved, work is yet to commence as of May 2018. The provisionally titled Conoco Stadium was to be funded by a partnership with a major retailer and would be built with a capacity of 14,000 that could be expanded up to 21,000 (to meet Premier League requirements) in a matter of weeks by building the entire structure of the stadium but not installing any facilities or seats in the four corners of the stadium until they were required. [60], The club is hopeful that building work will commence at the end of the 201920 season. [25] In 1992, 17-year-old apprentice footballer Ben Lee was killed when he fell through the roof of the ageing Longside terrace as he tried to retrieve a football during training. AFC Bournemouth's Dean Court ground was completely rebuilt in 2001, with the pitch rotated ninety degrees from its original position. Stadium Map. The South Stand floor plan and stadium surroundings will be improved to comply with FIFA requirements. [170] UWE Stadium would have replaced the club's current Memorial Stadium home which was to have been demolished and sold to Sainsbury's who had planning permission to build a new store on the site. [125] If England had been successful in bidding to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the expansion would have been likely to occur to ensure consideration as a World Cup venue. 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. Thus Fulham ground-shared with rivals Queens Park Rangers for two years at Loftus Road until they returned to an all-seater Craven Cottage. In 1886, Turf Moor became the first football ground to be visited by a member of the Royal Family, when Prince Albert Victor attended a friendly match between Burnley and Bolton Wanderers. Matlock are in process of rebuilding the North Stand, to bring the stadium capacity up to 2,757, from the previous 2,214 capacity . The stand, split between home and away supporters, is more than 50 years old and has long been earmarked for an upgrade. The first stage of reconstruction at the ground took place in 2001, with the replacement of 3 stands with an all-seater horseshoe-shaped stand. are now preparing to build a 36,000-seater stadium at Horsea Island[216]. The construction of a new all-seater stand on the site of the terraced section took place in 2002. [107] The club still intend to build a new stadium on land near the University of Warwick on the southern edge of the city, as a break clause in their contract will allow them to leave the CBS Arena for their new stadium. The ground is located on Harry Potts Way, a location named after the club's longest serving manager. These changes are part of an ongoing stadium expansion that will see more accessibility around the Jimmy McIlroy stand. The stadium lease and assets are currently held by Telford and Wrekin Council, completed in 2003 and was the 111th largest football stadium in England. 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. [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. In 1889, after more disputes, Burnley separated from the cricket club and agreed to pay 77 per year (the equivalent of 9,000 as of 2023 [a]) to rent the stadium, and subsequently increased their ticket prices from four to six pence (the equivalent of 2.94 as of 2023 [a]) to the dissatisfaction of the supporters. [15][20], In 1938, the club announced that a covered terrace would be built on the site of the old Stars Stand. "I am delighted we have been able to partner with ADI, an industry-leading Lancashire technology business, to make this possible.". There are periodic reports of a new stadium in White City to be shared with Queens Park Rangers, but such plans are not currently being pursued by either club, with both concentrating on developing their existing grounds. Clarets chairman Mike Garlick, speaking to Lancs Live last summer, suggested a possible sponsorship deal might be required to to help with the investment. And Hart said addressing the Cricket Field Stand, which had new plastic seats put in last summer in the away section, is the next big project as the club continue to invest in infrastructure. In July 2007, further plans for the stadium development were announced which included three new stands. Burnley is in Lancashire in Northern England on the edge of the Pennines; its River Brun drains the moors to the east. [93], From 28 August 2010, the capacity of Bloomfield Road was raised to 16,220 after the new temporary East Stand was completed. Between the mid-1950s and mid-1970s, all stands were rebuilt. [106] On 10 March 2021, it was announced that Coventry City and Wasps had agreed to a ten-year deal, which would mean that the club would return to the stadium from the 202122 season. 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. It is not yet clear how this will be achieved; however, it could mean rebuilding the Halfords Lane End or rebuilding the East Stand corners. [290] Following delays associated with obtaining the necessary funds, minor changes to the scheme were submitted to and approved by the council. The Football Association demanded that the pitch be lengthened to 115 yards (105m) for the match, although afterwards it was returned to its dimension of 111 yards (101m). [37], At one point, while flying high in Europe in 2001, Leeds United were examining a potential move to a new 50,000-seat stadium in nearby Stourton, while there were also ambitious plans to redevelop Elland Road as a 90,000-seat "Wembley of the North". Good luck everyone! It is the saying of build it and they come. 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 cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". As a condition for using the Chelsea FC name, the club has to play its first team matches at Stamford Bridge. These changes are part of an ongoing stadium expansion that will see more accessibility around the Jimmy McIlroy stand. In 2012 after the purchase of b2net by Swedish company Proact the stadium name changed to its current name, the Proact Stadium. [112] Consultation with the council commenced in May. 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. Burnley. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Advertisement As we wrote last year, Burnley FC are expanding their Turf Moor this summer. After chairman Reg Burr decided that it would not be viable to redevelop The Old Den as an all-seater stadium, he announced in 1990 that the club would relocate to a new stadium in the Senegal Fields area in south Bermondsey. This cookie is used to recognize the visitors using live chat at different times inorder to optimize the chat-box functionality. Since then most of England stadium have more accessibility for disabled.[5][6]. The site is 2.3 miles from Bury's current home Gigg Lane. [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. This making way for a new all seater stand, but leaving visiting supporters with only 34 thousand seats for the remainder of the 201213 season. The stadium was designed to be easily expanded in the future. 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. [71][72] It houses the club's trophy room as well as the directors' box and a corporate area. All rights reserved. The current ground would then be used to house travellers. The current capacity of just under 42,000 was reached in 2001. [63][67] A memorial garden is located behind the stand and includes a dugout replica with an image of former manager Brian Miller with his hands aloft, which was taken before Burnley's match against Orient in 1987;[68][69] Burnley defeated their opponents in the final game of the season and avoided relegation from the Football League. Aylesbury United have been ground sharing with Chesham United and currently with Leighton Town since their eviction from Buckingham Road in 2006. Thanks for all your nominations. [81] In January 2012 the club announced that the redevelopment of the Steve Bull Stand, which had been set to begin in 2012, had been postponed. Anfield Road expansion plan were allowed to be expired in September 2019[46] and Liverpool resubmitted a new 60M plan which will push Anfield capacity into 61,000. The pitch was surrounded by only three lamps which were powered by a small engine; the experiment cost 39 (the equivalent of 4,000 as of 2023[a]) but was unsuccessful as the darkness caused many spectators to leave early. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. However, by summer 2010, work has yet to commence on the new site as the club continued to suffer from huge financial difficulties. West Ham fans were initially against the move from Upton Park in 2016, but appear to have settled well into their new surroundings. Since the club's formation in 2005, F.C. Two new corners of the Burnley FC stadium should have been ready by now. The club now look set for a return to their old ground at Meadow Park in Gloucester. The construction on the new stadium started in 2015. [25][31] The author Simon Inglis noted that the Longside "symbolised how far Turf Moor, once deemed to be so modern, had fallen behind". There is potential for future expansion to 18,000.[245]. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. A long-winded saga involving unpaid rent stretching back to August 2012[103] resulted in the club being "locked out" of the Ricoh Arena in May 2013. A large part of the cost would be offset by the sale and redevelopment of the existing Wessex Stadium. Realising the commercial possibilities of new stadiums, many ambitious outfits constructed purpose-built stadiums often on the outskirts of cities or in urban regeneration areas. Burnley have unveiled plans to transform their Turf Moor home into one of the most digitally-connected stadiums in English football. LE8 5PG - Tel: +44 (0) 116 277 4147 - admin@camerasport.com - www.camerasport.com. English Premier League football club Burnley has teamed up with stadium-based engagement specialist ADI to enhance the digital experience at Turf Moor. We've installed over 1,100 sq.m. ;[144] following relegation in 2008, the plans are uncertain. [12] In 1889, after more disputes, Burnley separated from the cricket club and agreed to pay 77 per year (the equivalent of 9,000 as of 2023[a]) to rent the stadium, and subsequently increased their ticket prices from four to six pence (the equivalent of 2.94 as of 2023[a]) to the dissatisfaction of the supporters. 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. 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. https://www.thestadiumbusiness.com/2021/05/13/burnley-to-step-up-digital-experience-at-turf-moor/, All TheStadiumBusiness News, Events and Job Opportunities, straight to your inbox. Share Stadium Guide. Stadium Details. [51] The club also built two corner stands for disabled home supporters between the Jimmy McIlroy and both the James Hargreaves and Bob Lord Stands to meet the Accessible Stadium Guide regulations. The new Peter Taylor Stand will see the introduction of a museum, a new club shop, range of hospitality lounge options and restaurants and executive boxes. This is similar to the setup of the Sapporo Dome in Japan, a venue used for both baseball and association football. Harry Potts Way, Burnley, BB10 4BX, England: Record attendance: 54,755 Burnley 1-0 Huddersfield Town 23rd February 1924: First game: Burnley v Rawtenstall 1883: Swansea City moved to the purpose built 20,520 all-seater stadium Liberty Stadium in 2005, several years after relocation was first planned. Home Park has seen large-scale changes to the ground in recent years. [274], Tranmere have been linked with a new stadium as part of the 4.5 Billion "Wirral Waters" Scheme, That has recently been given the go ahead. Since consolidating their place in the Premier League, Burnley have made several structural and cosmetic improvements to Turf Moor. The first plans for relocation were announced in 1996. Over the last few months, we have been listening carefully to our supporters and partners about how we can improve the matchday experience, and I believe that these proposals will have a major impact. [51], After two seasons with virtually every league match selling out, City announced that they were in the process of applying for planning permission for an expansion of approximately 13,500 seats, which would make the ground the second largest club ground in the United Kingdom, and the seventh largest stadium of any type in the same, at approximately 61,000 total seats. This cookie, set by Cloudflare, is used to support Cloudflare Bot Management. [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. Even the biggest clubs have been affected, Manchester United have heavily rebuilt and expanded Old Trafford since 1992, while Arsenal moved to the Emirates Stadium in 2006. [237], Barrow are investigating building a new stadium in the Docklands section of the town, which would be shared with the Barrow Raiders rugby league side. This cookie is used for the website live chat box to function properly. They won the match 2-1, thanks to a 96th minute winner from Kyle McFadzean. [304] In the meantime, the club is redeveloping the Quag End of their existing Cressing Road ground to bring it up to Conference National standards. How many King Charles III facts do you really know? "[134] The likely cost has been estimated at 20m, but that "Currently, every spare penny is reinvested in the first team squad and this is something that the board wishes to continue in the short term. Since the mid-1990s the club has been pursuing a move to a new stadium elsewhere in the area. 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. Southampton left The Dell for a new ground, St Mary's Stadium, in 2001. The club that re-formed following the dissolution of the original Maidstone United played at Sittingbourne, while constructing a new stadium at James Whatman Way. 02.08.2018 Burnley: Turf Moor expansion 3 months behind schedule Two new corners of the Burnley FC stadium should have been ready by now.
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