The Guardian article on this says the semis will remain at Wembley.
Could be wrong I guess.
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[Football] FA receive offer to sell Wembley...
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The Guardian article on this says the semis will remain at Wembley.
Could be wrong I guess.
All grounds are souless bowls, it is then up to the fans to generate an atmosphere. The first time I went to new Wembley was to see England play Russia (3-0, little micky scored a brace) and the atmosphere there was fantastic yet people watching on TV stated that it was very quiet.
I have no problem with the ground being sold, so long as the public get their money plus interest back. The FA Cup final should stay there and some England matches but we have enough 40k plus stadiums up and down the country for other matches to be played elsewhere. Chelsea already own Kingsmeadow, they can play their home games there whilst rebuilding Stamford Bridge. Capacity is about 5000, I think.
mejonaNO12 aka riskit
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When England were on 'the tour' it was brilliant. Seeing them play at Old Trafford, St James's Park etc really did add something to it.
That and FINALLY moving the FA Cup semi's back to a neutral ground would be wonderful.
That and FINALLY moving the FA Cup semi's back to a neutral ground would be wonderful.
Some football finance DULLARD has just been talking through the numbers on Five Live.
TomandJerry
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Wembley: Football Association offered £800m to sell national football stadium
Fulham owner Shahid Khan has made an offer, thought to be worth £800m, to buy Wembley Stadium from the Football Association.
It is understood Khan's bid includes £500m for the stadium and £300m for the FA to keep the Club Wembley debenture and hospitality business.
The FA board discussed the approach at a meeting on Thursday.
"We would strive to be the best possible steward for a venue that is iconic," said Khan."
Fulham owner Shahid Khan has made an offer, thought to be worth £800m, to buy Wembley Stadium from the Football Association.
It is understood Khan's bid includes £500m for the stadium and £300m for the FA to keep the Club Wembley debenture and hospitality business.
The FA board discussed the approach at a meeting on Thursday.
"We would strive to be the best possible steward for a venue that is iconic," said Khan."
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Funny but this was the first thing I thought. If it means that less games are played there in general that has to be a good thing. Should be limited to some England matches, FA and League Cup final and Play Offs. I'd possibly even suggest the play offs finals should be moved to a league ground. There are plenty 50,000 plus stadiums around now.
It’s all about you innit!
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any mention of the impact on small clubs... ?
Papa Lazarou
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Oh God. Not that Kevin McQuire chap?
Hotchilidog
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No. Khan is committed to the redevelopment of Craven Cottage
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Into flats?
They could play at Gillingham.
n1 gull
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Flog it and build a load of 4g pitches for kids to play on. I don't think we need a national stadium
The same DULLARD has just been on the BBC News Channel and said “If Fulham are promoted and move to Wembley it would effectively leave just one small club from London in the Premier League in the shape of Crystal Palace”
#MissionAccomplished
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assuming they stay up!
LamieRobertson
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Withdean and I
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The public money should of course be paid back in full plus interest. And definitely no need for a National Stadium at all. We have plenty of grounds that can hold the 30,000 who still bother going to watch England.