[Football] Finally - grass on the pitch

[marcos3263]

I have been watching the Spurs ground development almost as keenly as our very own lobster cam back in the day. All the talk of safety fears were nonsense as it just isn't ready....by a log way.

However the grass is being laid as we speak http://new-stadium.tottenhamhotspur.com/interact

They are rivals and I do hate them but I also do love a building project.

 

[marcos3263]

A photo for those too lazy

 

[marcos3263]

I could have edited my first post but this way I get my count up.

 

[martin tyler]

[MENTION=451]BensGrandad[/MENTION] will be thrilled with the updates
Not sure many others care

 

[Deadly Danson]

Has to be said, for all it's problems, it looks a fantastic ground.

 

[Mr Bridger]

Thought it was about your Mrs after a good waxing

 

[Paul Reids Sock]

A complete lack of any imagery/wording/sponsorship on the seats makes it look a bit dull at first glance.

Possible that I have been influenced too much by 'modern' football or I am clutching at straws to find a reason not to like a stadium that isn't ours

 

[Moshe Gariani]

Has to be said, for all it's problems, it looks a fantastic ground.

Presumably it is by far the "best" ground in the UK and one of the best in the world. If it could be filled with proper, noisy, Tottenham fans then it would be unbelievable in there. The obvious danger is it will actually have an atmosphere like The Emirates.

 

[theboybilly]

It looks superb to be honest. Much, much better than the Emirates, Etihad and Old Trafford (which isn't that difficult in truth) But I still think our home takes some beating

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

A complete lack of any imagery/wording/sponsorship on the seats makes it look a bit dull at first glance.

Possible that I have been influenced too much by 'modern' football or I am clutching at straws to find a reason not to like a stadium that isn't ours

No you are quite right, it looks impressive but it lacks something that says "Totteningham". Like them or loathe them the white seagull seats mean you immediately know you are looking at our stadium (I wonder if Palace have remembered to remove the white seats from their west stand tribute?)

 

[clippedgull]

Fantastic looking stadium with the ingenious NFL pullout pitch!

 

[marcos3263]

Im guessing that due to the NFL games they have not been able to put any permanent sponsors logos or reference to the soccer squad on seats as it will infringe rights for the other income stream. everything will be electronic to allow for the change over.

 

[Surf's Up]

It may be a combination of the photography and the weather but god it looks a gloomy place!

 

[Dirk Lehmann's Python]

It may be a combination of the photography and the weather but god it looks a gloomy place!

I genuinely don't think planners consider that. I've been to the Allianz Arena and it's amazing, but it's so so GREY. Makes it seem so dull.

 

[strings]

I thought pitches were grown with something to bind the turf together, rather than laid these days... will Spurs pitch be reminiscent of the 'new Wembley' pitch before they got it sorted? I have visions of chunks of turf coming up every time there is a slide tackle.

 

[Brok]

Bowl. Again.

 

[brightn'ove]

Bowl. Again.

Yes it's a bowl ... but imo it looks great, that single tier stand behind the goal looks amazing.

Also, is it me or are the rake of the stands incredibly steep? Something to do with the size of the plot of land they had perhaps? Looks like it could be a fantastic ground for football.

 

[Pavilionaire]

I think it looks great, and it's also worth remembering having this stadium will only enhance English chances of hosting future tournaments AND - for those that like the sport - providing a home to an NFL franchise.

 

[Worthing exile]

A bloody long distance view for away fans.

 

[East Staffs Gull]

I thought pitches were grown with something to bind the turf together, rather than laid these days... will Spurs pitch be reminiscent of the 'new Wembley' pitch before they got it sorted? I have visions of chunks of turf coming up every time there is a slide tackle.

I’d guess that the original plan was to seed the pitch earlier in the summer.