Adams Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 IT'S a goal! This is the first picture of the posts being put up at Wembley. Workmen fixing a post But the late £757 million stadium is still far from finished, a News of the World investigation reveals. As our undercover man toured the ground on Thursday he saw workmen sleeping while others sat reading papers. Unfinished: the main corridor Around them was the chaos that means Wembley won't even be ready for England's Euro 2008 qualifier against Macedonia on October 7. One Multiplex construction firm worker said: "There's loads of electrics to do, the drainage isn't finished and there are gaps in the seating." Internal rooms, offices and corridors are still shells. BARE: Media centre room "But the management seem fairly relaxed about it," he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prince of egypt Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 i hope visit it in future thank u mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 I cant believe how long its taken, Arsenal's stadium was finished dead on time, it just makes Wembley look like a complete joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted July 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 Yea your right mark, look at portugal 2004 and germany 2006 some of the stadiums didnt even take 2 years to build! ok they might not be as big but there still quality stadiums, wembley is a joke and has taken too long to build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 i really dont care how long it takes anymore, as long as it is what they said it would be. the single greatest stadium in the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 i really dont care how long it takes anymore, as long as it is what they said it would be. the single greatest stadium in the world 42338[/snapback] I would like to believe that Steve, but I feel most of the hype surrounding the new Wembley is just sugar coating to stop us all moaning. Once again I feel it is in the wrong part of the country, should be in the Midlands. ATB Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 Why do you think it should be in the Midlands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 Why do you think it should be in the Midlands? 42341[/snapback] It's the centre piece of English football, London is not the f*cking centre of England no matter how much they like to think it is. ATB Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 How is the Midlands the centre piece of English football? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 And its not big enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 (edited) How is the Midlands the centre piece of English football? 42343[/snapback] Listen very carefully...... Wembley is meant to be the centre piece of English football, logistically and demographically, the Midlands is the centre of England. .....and it's not big enough. (cheers Licker) ATB Mac Edited July 30, 2006 by Mac 1970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 it would never be anywhere else apart from the Capital i still believe it will be the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 Id hate it if it was in the Midlands so Im glad the people at the FA havnt looked at a map Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L_Blue Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 (edited) I'm with Mac if we had gotten to a final in Cardiff I would have def gone if we get to one in London not so sure would be a pain in the arse to get to imagine what people from Newcastle must think having to get down to there. Again it is a case of the south thinking it's amazing and deserves everything why does London need everything on their doorsteps lottery funding etc it all gets swallowed by London no wonder foreign people assume we all have cockney accents and live in London. Edited July 30, 2006 by L_Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 it somethin that has always ben that way, having the national stadium down there, i wouldnt want it to change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 it somethin that has always ben that way, having the national stadium down there, i wouldnt want it to change 42388[/snapback] I can respect that POV Steve, but why, just curious thats all. I have have had three great days out in London at various finals and wouldn't swap the memories for a big clock, but after the "experiment" to move internationals around the country, we have all had a chance to see out team play, why should that change. I know London is the centre of the financial world and is our nation's capitol, but this is a sport and we all deserve an opportunity to do the mexican wave and sing "three lions". It's just my opinion, thats all. ATB Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 or Norway, and the flights into London are easier to catch. ATB Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 i agree that touring the country was a great thing to do, but its always the same stadiums. but we do need a "home", it makes it more intimidating to the opposition. but like you say Mac; its the days out, the memories, the "i was there", they all make up part of the experience. didnt we all grow up wanting to lead the blues out at wembley? that was emotional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 Fair one Steve, f*cking good days though mate. ATB Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggy Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 More on this from the beeb Wembley owner fears further delay Construction of the new Wembley stadium has been dogged by delays The owner of the new Wembley stadium has said it expects its builders to miss their revised September deadline for completing the arena. But Wembley National Stadium Limited said it did expect the much-delayed £757m venue to be finished this year. The north London stadium was due for completion in August 2005, but hold-ups have led to events such as this year's FA Cup Final having to be rescheduled. Construction firm Multiplex said it was sticking to its September deadline. Slanging match Wembley's operator appears to be losing patience with Multiplex, and has refused to guarantee that the venue will even be ready to host the 2007 FA Cup Final. "Whilst the stadium is well on the way to being finished and looks magnificent from the outside, Multiplex still has major items to complete," said Michael Cunnah, WNSL's chief executive. In a statement he said that Multiplex was still installing seats, working on the stadium's roof, repairing the drainage system and installing building management and life safety systems. However, Multiplex is suggesting that WSNL will be to blame if the stadium misses its latest September completion deadline. A spokesperson said that Multiplex still hoped to have "practical completion" by then, but that WNSL had to finish some works for that date to be accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted July 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Hope its finished for then cant wait im gona go see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 LOL....... Cup final 2008....Well ermmm Maybe...!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted August 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 The Football Association expect to stage the FA Cup final at Wembley in May and claim an England friendly in Febraury could even be held there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 The Football Association expect to stage the FA Cup final at Wembley in May and claim an England friendly in Febraury could even be held there. 42694[/snapback] I don't think I will hold my breath Adam, I only hope it lives up to all it's hype, because if it doesn't there will be questions asked which I feel will highlight a few shady dealings. BTW I see conspiracies everywhere. ATB Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted August 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 yea i doubt it will be ready for then but from wat ive read its ment to be a amazing stadium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 I seen pictures of it before on SSN and it looked a quality stadium. Alot better than the Emirates looks IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluenose Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 but at least the emirates was built on time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Its fecked up to think they started building the Emirates AFTER Wembley and its finished BEFORE Wembley is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted August 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Key Features of wembley stadium Athletics Though designed primarily for football, rugby and music events, the new Wembley Stadium is also capable of hosting world-class athletic events. A revolutionary solution has been developed to ensure that both football and athletics fans can enjoy perfect views, thanks to a temporary athletics platform that can be installed when necessary. If Wembley is required to host a major athletics event, the prefabricated platform can be built over the lower bowl, covering some of the seats but creating the increased surface needed to fit an athletics track. The platform will take just a few weeks to install and remove, making Wembley a versatile, multi-sport venue. There has been significant progress on securing land for a potential athletics warm-up facility after discussions with the London Borough of Brent. Four possible sites have been identified, with Sherrins Farm likely to prove the most deliverable solution. The platform solution is very similar to the current proposals for the New York Olympic bid. The Arch The most striking highly visible feature of the new stadium will obviously be the 133 metre tall arch that sits above the north stand. The steel arch is 315 metres long and will become the longest single roof structure in the world. It will be visible right across London. The arch supports all of the weight of the north roof and 60 per cent of the weight of the southern side. By using an arch to bear some of the weight of the southern roof it is possible to retract the south roof to allow light and air onto the pitch. The arch also ensures that there are no pillars in the new stadium which could obstruct the views of fans. The Sliding Roof and the Pitch One of the key challenges of the design team was to keep the famously high standard of the Wembley pitch while, at the same time, designing a stadium with stands that are higher and closer to the pitch than the original stadium and give better uninterrupted views. Many new stadia have suffered from poor pitches as the stands in the stadia can leave large sections of the pitch in almost permanent shadow. Grass demands direct sunlight to grow effectively. For this reason, the sliding roof remains an integral part of the design for the new Wembley. Options such as a palletised pitch (moving a patchwork pitch in and out of the Stadium between events) or regularly re-laying the pitch were rejected as inappropriate for Wembley. Instead, computer models have been made of air movement and sunlight on the existing pitch and the unique moving roof designed for the new Stadium. Royal Box One of the most recognised features of Wembley is the presentation of trophies from the Royal Box rather than on the pitch. The new Royal Box is in the traditional position - in the middle of the north stand - as in the old Wembley Stadium. The Bowl A key feature of the current stadium is that almost all spectators sit in a single bowl rather than four separate stands. This is a central feature of the new design with almost all supporters or concert-goers able to share the event with 90,000 other fans and should contribute to a memorable experience and atmosphere. The acoustics of the new ground will take the original stadium as a benchmark. Recordings taken during the 1999 FA Cup Final and models of the Stadium created by using three blasts of white noise during the England v Poland game in 2000 will form the basis of sophisticated computer models that will allow the design team to finely tune the acoustics of the new stadium. The External Concourse To accommodate an external concourse all around the Stadium, the new building will move 30 metres north, towards Wembley Park Station. This new stadium concourse will make it much easier, and safer, to enter and leave the stadium. Orientation The orientation of the Stadium remains east west, with the main façade pointing north down Olympic Way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted August 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 The cost of building the new Wembley stadium could spiral beyond the £1billion barrier, according to reports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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