The Clown of Pevensey Bay
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The keys have been handed to the FA in the last few minutes.
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Wembley stadium finished
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Beach Hut
Brighton Bhuna Boy
Finally we have a National Stadium and from all accounts it is the dogs bollox.
pasty
A different kind of pasty
The Clown of Pevensey Bay
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WEMBLEY STADIUM ANNOUNCEMENT
Wembley National Stadium Limited [WNSL] can confirm that construction firm Multiplex have today handed over the keys to the stadium.
The stadium must now host two 'ramp-up' events of up to 60,000 capacity in order to test facilities and obtain a General Safety Certificate from the London Borough of Brent
However, The FA are unable to confirm that The FA Cup Final will take place at Wembley Stadium on May 19 until the 'ramp-up' events and safety procedures are concluded.
The first 'ramp-up' event will be a Community Day primarily for local Brent residents to visit and view the new 90,000 capacity Wembley Stadium. This will take place on Saturday, March 17.
The FA confirmed today that the second 'ramp-up' event will be an England Under-21 International against Italy on Saturday, 24 March, kick off at 12.30pm. Tickets will be £10 each and go on sale at midday on Monday, 12 March. *(see additional note below)
FA Chief Executive Brian Barwick said: "Handover of the keys is a significant step towards staging this year's FA Cup Final and opening the new Wembley Stadium.
"WNSL and The FA must now stage two successful 'ramp-up' events in order to gain the safety certificate. We have been preparing for a very long time and are delighted to finally get inside the stadium."
WNSL Managing Director Alex Horne said: "We have a lot of detailed work still to do and will continue post-handover to work with Multiplex and their sub-contractors to finalise all aspects of the stadium and bring it to life."
"We look forward to welcoming our neighbours through the turnstiles for the Community Day and are delighted to welcome the England Under-21 team to play the first game on the hallowed turf."
ENDS
*Notes to editors:
In order for the England Under-21 team to be able to play at Wembley it must occur during international week. Also, the game must take place during daylight hours to fulfil safety requirements. This is why it has been scheduled at 12.30pm on Saturday, March 24.
Tickets are £10, Family Enclosure tickets are £10 for adults / £5 for children (Under 16) and disabled supporters £10.
Public sale will start at 3pm on Monday, 12 March, 2007. The hotline is 0870 902 0005 and website ticketing.thefa.com <<http://www.ticketing.thefa.com/>> There is a strict limit of four tickets per person. Disabled tickets will go on sale at 10am on Tuesday, 13 March, 2007. The hotline is 0845 458 1966.
All tickets subject to availability and a one-off transaction fee. All tickets issued subject to the terms and conditions of The Football Association.
Wembley National Stadium Limited [WNSL] can confirm that construction firm Multiplex have today handed over the keys to the stadium.
The stadium must now host two 'ramp-up' events of up to 60,000 capacity in order to test facilities and obtain a General Safety Certificate from the London Borough of Brent
However, The FA are unable to confirm that The FA Cup Final will take place at Wembley Stadium on May 19 until the 'ramp-up' events and safety procedures are concluded.
The first 'ramp-up' event will be a Community Day primarily for local Brent residents to visit and view the new 90,000 capacity Wembley Stadium. This will take place on Saturday, March 17.
The FA confirmed today that the second 'ramp-up' event will be an England Under-21 International against Italy on Saturday, 24 March, kick off at 12.30pm. Tickets will be £10 each and go on sale at midday on Monday, 12 March. *(see additional note below)
FA Chief Executive Brian Barwick said: "Handover of the keys is a significant step towards staging this year's FA Cup Final and opening the new Wembley Stadium.
"WNSL and The FA must now stage two successful 'ramp-up' events in order to gain the safety certificate. We have been preparing for a very long time and are delighted to finally get inside the stadium."
WNSL Managing Director Alex Horne said: "We have a lot of detailed work still to do and will continue post-handover to work with Multiplex and their sub-contractors to finalise all aspects of the stadium and bring it to life."
"We look forward to welcoming our neighbours through the turnstiles for the Community Day and are delighted to welcome the England Under-21 team to play the first game on the hallowed turf."
ENDS
*Notes to editors:
In order for the England Under-21 team to be able to play at Wembley it must occur during international week. Also, the game must take place during daylight hours to fulfil safety requirements. This is why it has been scheduled at 12.30pm on Saturday, March 24.
Tickets are £10, Family Enclosure tickets are £10 for adults / £5 for children (Under 16) and disabled supporters £10.
Public sale will start at 3pm on Monday, 12 March, 2007. The hotline is 0870 902 0005 and website ticketing.thefa.com <<http://www.ticketing.thefa.com/>> There is a strict limit of four tickets per person. Disabled tickets will go on sale at 10am on Tuesday, 13 March, 2007. The hotline is 0845 458 1966.
All tickets subject to availability and a one-off transaction fee. All tickets issued subject to the terms and conditions of The Football Association.
surrey jim
Not in Surrey
about time 
Djmiles
Barndoor Holroyd
Bought the Guardian today (25p for students at the Union), and had a little section showing the stadium.
Looks bloody amazing!
Looks bloody amazing!
The Clown of Pevensey Bay
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My favourite fact about the new Wembley is that it has two kitchens that are each bigger than the pitch.
dougdeep
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It is still built in the wrong area, the roads will be gridlocked after a game.
Gully
Monkey in a seagull suit.
Just went on the virtual stadium tour, provided by the link above, the place looks amazing...I would tentatively say that it is well worth the wait. If Falmer can be as impressive, although on a far smaller scale, the years we have spent waiting may soon be forgotten.
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1066gull
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YES
I'm off to the FA Cup Final
I'm off to the FA Cup Final
Bakesy
Farting for ENGLAND!!!
Did your mate Leon get you a ticket then?AdrianDINho said:YES
I'm off to the FA Cup Final
Gerbil
Nsc's most loved
Bakesy said:Did your mate Leon get you a ticket then?
He's going to be a ball boy
ali jenkins
Thanks to Guinness Dave
Grumpy Sourpuss said:He's going to be a ball boy
Ball boys need some form of inteligence, granted not a great deal, but still more than what adries got!
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Tom Hark Preston Park
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Old Wembley knocked down, new Wembley built including a year's delay, and all in a fraction of the time it's taken for the Albion to get bloody planning permission to build a damn stadium.
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