Source: Eurosport
Plans for new Spurs stadium move step nearer
Tottenham Hotspur's bid to build "the most fan-friendly stadium in Europe" moved a step closer on Monday when the club submitted detailed plans of the new ground to their local council.[LNB] The stadium, to be built almost exactly on the site of White Hart Lane, will have a capacity of 56,250 including a new single-tier stand comprising 63 rows of seats.[LNB] The development also includes a hotel and more than 400 homes. The new stadium, expected to be completed in 2012, is a potential venue to be included in England's 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids.[LNB] Spurs chairman Daniel Levy said in a statement: "Our desire from the outset has been to create a scheme of major benefit for local people and to deliver the most fan-friendly stadium in Europe.[LNB] "The inclusion of a new single-tier stand combined with a fantastic stadium design demonstrates our absolute commitment to create the most atmospheric stadium for our supporters."[LNB] Spurs have played at White Hart Lane since 1899 but the new stadium will be known by the name of whichever sponsor eventually buys the naming rights.[LNB] White Hart Lane has had a capacity of 36,000 for the last decade although Spurs have 70,000 registered club members and a 23,000-plus waiting list for season tickets.[LNB] (Editing by Tony Jimenez)
