[92] The highest attendance at a league match is 52,869 against Blackpool in the First Division on 11 October 1947. The club had trouble selling out games in the 200809 season as Newcastle headed towards relegation after 16 years in the Premier League, and also in the promotion winning campaign of 200910, as they played at a lower level. It is not yet clear how this will be achieved; however, it could mean rebuilding the Halfords Lane End or rebuilding the East Stand corners. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. [210][211] The Clarets have invested heavily in a new training ground at Barnfield while the most recent improvements at Turf Moor saw new disabled facilities and control room open this season. [25][36] The two-tiered North Stand was built in its place and was opened in April 1996 for the visit of Bristol Rovers. The new stadium (named the Gallagher Stadium) opened in July 2012 and has a capacity of 2,500 with 450 seats. This new stadium, which cost just over 30 million, is built just a few hundred yards from the site where the original Plough Lane, which is the original home of Wimbledon FC for more than 80 years, stood. [317] The ground formerly played host to league football until the club's relegation in 1977. In November 2009, chairman Peter Coates said that the club would make a decision to expand the stadium capacity at the end of the season and was dependent on the club's Premier League survival. Originally, it was planned to have a seating capacity of between 25,000 and 30,000, however, the club opted to wait so the capacity was kept to just over 20,000.[128]. Peterborough United have played at London Road since 1934, although due to its age and the fact that it has terracing the club are considering options to move. Burnley FC organises guided stadium tours that include access to the dressing rooms, players' tunnel, directors' box, dugouts, press room, and police cells. Stadium Regulations. Warrington Town announced plans to move from Cantilever Park to a new 5,0006,000 all-seater stadium at the new Omega Development site next to the M62 near Burtonwood. Committee member Charles Riley subsequently appointed himself Turf Moor's first groundsman. [21] A further stumbling block is that the club's naming rights are owned by the Chelsea Pitch Owners, which also owns the Stamford Bridge freehold. The Den was the first new stadium constructed for a professional football team in London since 1937. As an alternative, it was announced that plans for the reconstruction of Ashton Gate were being developed. Oxford United have plans to purchase the Kassam Stadium and to build a fourth side to it. But since Reading were promoted back to the Premier League in 2012 after winning the Championship the plans look to be on as new owner Anton Zingarevich said he would extend the stadium if Reading stay in the Premier League after their first season back. [121][122] Fierce opposition by the fans and the eventually slide into administration saw these plans evaporate. [25], Following the Hillsborough disaster in 1989, when a human crush on the terraces of the Hillsborough Stadium caused 97 fatalities, the Taylor Report was published in 1990. [153] The developments were planned to be built through two phases, with the Kop first, taking capacity up to 37,000, followed by the South Stand. [65][66] The Jimmy McIlroy Stand was erected in 1996 and is situated at the eastern side of the pitch with an approximate capacity of 6,000. Elm Park was deemed unsuitable for renovation due to its confined location and the ambitions of chairman John Madejski to establish Reading in the top flight (although promotion was not achieved until 2006), so the decision to build a new stadium was made. [32], There have been gradual increases in capacity since Fulham's return, with the capacity now being 25,700. A number of alternative sites have been put forward in Peterborough council's January 2009 Area Action Plan for the City Centre Area. Spurs announced in the Northumberland Development Project (NDP) on 30 October 2008 that the club planned to build a new stadium on the existing White Hart Lane site combined with land purchased or optioned to the north, creating a 56,250-seater stadium. This initially did not materialize, and following the financial crisis at the club in 2010 and 2011, future stadium plans were put on hold. [59] The club subsequently were also thinking of relocating to the Gamston area of West Bridgford or the Eastcroft area of Nottingham, On 28 February 2019 the club confirmed an extended lease on the City Ground. There are current plans for significant construction work around the Stadium which would provide Hotels, Shops, a Riverside leisure facility, bars and restaurants opposite the Stadium and on the Golf driving range site and either side of the river. [79], A popular drink served at Turf Moor since the First World War is "Bn & Hot"the French liqueur Bndictine topped up with hot water. Turf Moor - Wikipedia The main source of income came from gate receipts, and most additional money was spent on transfers. [78] However, following a legal challenge by Tottenham Hotspur and Leyton Orient over the operation of the bidding process the Olympic Park Legacy Company decided in October 2011 to nullify the first bid process, change the legacy handover arrangements, and launch a new bidding process to look for consortiums to lease the stadium. "The club is committed to improving its facilities but it will do so in a sustainable and responsible manner. [17][24] In 1969, the Cricket Field Stand was built at a cost of 180,000 (the equivalent of 3.15million as of 2023[a]) and incorporated the changing rooms, which made Turf Moor one of the few English grounds to have the players' tunnel behind one of the goals. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. [23] Tottenham Hotspur F.C. [37], At one point, while flying high in Europe in 2001, Leeds United were examining a potential move to a new 50,000-seat stadium in nearby Stourton, while there were also ambitious plans to redevelop Elland Road as a 90,000-seat "Wembley of the North". [82] From 1902 to 1904, the club shared Turf Moor with Burnley Belvedere, members of the Lancashire Amateur League, as Burnley had financial difficulties. In 1914, a roof was constructed to cover the terracing at the Cricket Field End. The club now plan to build a 1,600 seater stand in its place, bringing capacity up to 7,650. Following Roman Abramovich's takeover, Chelsea have examined expanding their current home at Stamford Bridge to a capacity of over 50,000. [139] QPR achieved promotion to the Premier League in 2011, and owner Tony Fernandes announced in November 2011 that the club were looking for sites in west London to build a new stadium, with a capacity around 40,000. https://www.thestadiumbusiness.com/2021/05/13/burnley-to-step-up-digital-experience-at-turf-moor/, All TheStadiumBusiness News, Events and Job Opportunities, straight to your inbox. Darlington entered into an agreement with Darlington Rugby Club to redevelop Blackwell Meadows and plans were submitted to the local council at the end of 2014. [184] In September 2011 things were said by Edward Gillespie to be "moving forward". Burnley Fc Stadium Expansion - Elaine Griffith Viral [94] The highest seasonal average attendance for Burnley was 33,621 in the First Division in 194748,[93] while the lowest average home attendance was 1,500 in 190203 in the Second Division. In 2008 Rotherham United expressed dissatisfaction with their Millmoor home[148] and began to look into the construction of a new stadium in the town. have been set up and will play at Edgar Street. The plans will see the Anfield Road stand expanded, as the overall capacity will be increased to over 61,000. The site would be large enough for a stadium if the abandoned buildings were to be demolished. In August 2015, the 7,000 seat third tier on the South Stand was completed, in time for the start of the 201516 football season. The provisionally titled Conoco Stadium was to be funded by a partnership with a major retailer and would be built with a capacity of 14,000 that could be expanded up to 21,000 (to meet Premier League requirements) in a matter of weeks by building the entire structure of the stadium but not installing any facilities or seats in the four corners of the stadium until they were required. [15][16] The Brunshaw Road Stand was also extended to run the whole length of the pitch. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Follow signs for 'Rochdale A6114,' into Eastern Avenue. Construction of the new corner commenced in January 2017 and was completed in time for the start of the 201718 season. And Hart said addressing the Cricket Field Stand, which had new plastic seats put in last summer in the away section, is the next big project as the club continue to invest in infrastructure. Clarets chairman Mike Garlick, speaking to Lancs Live last summer, suggested a possible sponsorship deal might be required to to help with the investment. Villa Park has been all-seater since 1994, when the Holte End was rebuilt, but did not reach its current capacity until the Trinity Road Stand was rebuilt in the 200001 season. Burnley FC: Turf Moor Stadium Guide - Football Stadiums English Premier League football club Burnley has teamed up with stadium-based engagement specialist ADI to enhance the digital experience at Turf Moor. Burnley FC, Info & Map | Premier League [25] In 1992, 17-year-old apprentice footballer Ben Lee was killed when he fell through the roof of the ageing Longside terrace as he tried to retrieve a football during training. The stadium had built into its design the ability to have capacity increased to 30,750, which has been completed as of the end of the 201213 season. Burnley chairman Alan Pace said: "These plans mark the next step in our long-term vision to improve Turf Moor and introduce world-class technology at Burnley Football Club. For all the latest stories, views, polls and more - and the news as it breaks - follow our BusinessLive North West LinkedIn page here. 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The following list includes clubs that are based in Wales but play in the English football league system. Deepdale's capacity is 24,000. At the end of October during the 201213 season, demolition of the away terrace (Moyes End) will commence. Bescot Stadium was opened in 1990 to replace nearby Fellows Park, and originally had a capacity of just under 10,000, of which approximately two thirds was seated. [10] The club also extended the open terrace at the Bee Hole End in 1970, with the aim of increasing its capacity to around 20,000. Old Trafford has been United's home since 1910, and after decades of gradual development (and a complete rebuild following bomb damage in World War II) became largely all-seater in the 19921993 season when the Stretford End was rebuilt, and completely all-seater the following season once the Scoreboard Paddock had been converted, giving it the country's largest capacity at club level with more than 45,000 seats, although demand for tickets vastly outstripped supply. Halifax Town had at one point been planning further ground improvements to The Shay, increasing the Main Stand to take capacity to over 10,000. CLUB PARTNERS. Premier League team Burnley Football Club has taken steps to make its home ground more inclusive to disabled supporters by installing a Changing Place facility. The Stadium complex includes fitness and leisure facilities built behind the North Stand with gymnasium, swimming pool and hotel facilities and offices. [83] Turf Moor was one of the venues for the 1983 UEFA European Under-18 Championship and hosted the group stage match between Czechoslovakia and West Germany. [111] In January 2011 it was announced that Hull, under new owner Assem Allam, were interested in buying the KC Stadium from Hull City Council in order to redevelop the stadium and the vicinity of it. At one stage there were plans for County to relocate to Maine Road once Manchester City vacated it in 2003,[267] but these plans were scrapped and Maine Road has since been demolished. In 2009, the club unveiled plans to expand the stadium by filling in one or two of the stadium's open corners. The club's current stadium has been all-seater (with a capacity of just over 40,000) since 1994, when a new stand was built at one end of the ground. The plans were finalized in December 2007 and in March 2008, planning permission was given for the first phase, construction of the north and west terraces. The first plans for relocation were announced in 1996. The relocation was first proposed in 2000, when the club had been hoping to have a 70,000-seat stadium ready for the 200405 season. Any further development in the foreseeable future depends on an increase of attendance, as attendances have regularly been below Ewood Park's full capacity since relegation from the Premier League at the end of 201112 season. [154] The additional tier for the South Stand would potentially provide 5,400 seats. Planned for when the club were promoted back to the Premier League, these would also include significant upgrades to the concourse. The Clarets have spent significantly on the improvements at Barnfield and the new disabled facilities while they have also invested in the Academy. [69] In February 2015 this compulsory purchase order was subject to an unsuccessful legal challenge by the business that owned the land. On their foundation in 2002, AFC Wimbledon moved in with Kingstonian at Kingsmeadow, purchasing the ground. Coventry City played their first competitive match back at the Coventry Building Society Arena, on 8 August 2021 when they played Nottingham Forest in the club's first game back at the ground in 2 years and their first Championship game in Coventry since 2012. Principal Partner. Burnley: Turf Moor expansion 3 months behind schedule Premier League: Burnley condemns "White Lives Matter" banner, but "We are nearly at capacity with that already, there was some doubt as to whether we could take our disabled base from circa 50 to 150 and could we fill that? They have entered into an agreement with developers St Mowden to construct a new 6000-seat stadium at Nunnery Way. Poor maintenance was seen as the main reason for the fire at Bradford, while the presence of perimeter fencing and standing areas (as well as loss of police control) were seen as the main factors in the Hillsborough tragedy. The plan involved a 60,000-capacity stadium and the retention of the running track. [90][91], The highest attendance recorded at Turf Moor is 54,775 for a match against Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup third round on 23 February 1924. The club submitted a planning application for a less ambitious 14,000 capacity stadium along with an adjoining retail development in November 2016. Bristol Rovers had gained planning permission to move into a purpose-built 21,700 all seater stadium at the University of the West of England's Frenchay campus, on the outskirts of Bristol. In 2012 after the purchase of b2net by Swedish company Proact the stadium name changed to its current name, the Proact Stadium. The Chadderton Road End on the opposite side of the ground simply had seats bolted onto the terrace, whilst the Main Stand and Broadway Stand had seats added to the lower tiers of the stand. [71], The new stadium, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, opened with a ceremony on 3 April 2019 before its first competitive Premier League game, which was against Crystal Palace. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Wembley, the Millennium Stadium and London's Olympic Stadium . [93], From 28 August 2010, the capacity of Bloomfield Road was raised to 16,220 after the new temporary East Stand was completed. The new digital branding will celebrate Burnleys history, with club honours, historic milestones and player achievements to feature on exterior branding throughout match days and non-match days. The firm has been responsible for the introduce of similar technology for world-class sports organisations including Formula One, Borussia Dortmund and Royal Ascot. ADI, which is based in nearby Preston, has introduced similar technology for clients including Formula 1, Borussia Dortmund and Royal Ascot. [74] Further 89 seats were added on 17 December 2019 and the capacity increased into 62,303 after being granted permission from Haringey Council. [13][14] In 1891, another local football team, Burnley Union Star, disbanded and abandoned their ground, which included a grandstand. The stadium is used 7 days a week with the pitch standing up well to heavy use by all levels of community football. Morecambe moved from its previous ground at Christie Park to The Globe Arena at the start of the 201011 season. The new Peter Taylor Stand will see the introduction of a museum, a new club shop, range of hospitality lounge options and restaurants and executive boxes. Burnley 'ashamed and embarrassed' by banner flown above Etihad Stadium [39][47] Following promotion back to the Premier League in 2014,[48] the players' tunnel was relocated to the corner between the James Hargreaves and the Cricket Field Stands. [54][55] Under the new owners, the Preston-based ADI installed digital signage and large LED screens at Turf Moor in 2021. 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There are plans to move into a new 10,000-seat stadium if plans to build a sports village are approved.[308]. The current capacity of just under 27,000 was first reached in 1994, when The Hawthorns became all-seater. BB10 4BX Burnley. [44] The stadium's planned capacity was then increased to more than 66,000, with preliminary construction beginning in 2007. The stand, split between home and away supporters, is more than 50 years old and has long been earmarked for an upgrade. [16], In 1913, the Burnley directors decided to demolish the Stars Stand for a second time and opted instead to expand the uncovered embankment. The plans for the reconstruction of the West Stand were first announced in the late 1990s. There is potential for future expansion to 18,000.[245]. Finally in April 2016, the club announced that work to fill in the south-east corner would begin the following January. The stadium lease and assets are currently held by Telford and Wrekin Council, completed in 2003 and was the 111th largest football stadium in England. After committing to seeking a new site for a new stadium in 2011 the club actively pursued a range of potential stadium sites in an around Grimsby. Turf Moor is at the heart of the town of Burnley ALAN Pace has already earmarked ground improvements, just over a week into his new role at Burnley Football Club. [20], Lord hired Cambridge Soil Services to re-lay the pitch in 1974, and to install new drainage technology and under-soil heating. Tours typically run every Thursday and non-matchday Saturdays. This work is due to be completed in time for the 201819 season. More recently, relocation has been in the pipeline since the early 1990s. [8], In 2006, Burnley sold Turf Moor and the Gawthorpe training ground to Longside Properties to resolve their financial problems following the 2002 ITV Digital collapseBurnley lost over 30 per cent of their income due to the loss of expected television revenue. [82] In April 2023, Burnley F.C. These changes are part of an ongoing stadium expansion that will see more accessibility around the Jimmy McIlroy stand. [82], Turf Moor has been Burnley's home ground since 1883. [4] Turf Moor hosted its first floodlit football match in March of the same year, between Burnley and Nelson; 16 creosote-fuelled lamps were placed on poles at intervals along the sides of the pitch. YouTube sets this cookie via embedded youtube-videos and registers anonymous statistical data. [142] The proposal involves increasing the stadium to 38,000 seats by expanding all stands except the West Stand, and rebuilding the roof. The venture was a tri-partite one with Huddersfield Town, Huddersfield Giants Rugby league club and Kirklees Metropolitan Council being shareholders in a 40:20:40 ratio with a company called KSDL. Crewe Alexandra are hoping to expand their stadium, Alexandra Stadium to 16,700. [2][3] Sport has been played at the Turf Moor site since at least 1843, when Burnley Cricket Club made the area their home. In 2006 the chairman of the club threatened to move them out of St Albans if the council would not back plans to build a new 10,000-stadium on Green Belt land on the outskirts of St Albans. Leamington's current home The New Windmill Ground, was opened on the site of a former farmer's field in 2000. This was first highlighted in May 1985, when 56 fans were burnt to death in a fire at the Bradford City stadium, and even more so in the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster of April 1989, which led to the death of 96 Liverpool fans at an FA Cup semi-final. [237], Barrow are investigating building a new stadium in the Docklands section of the town, which would be shared with the Barrow Raiders rugby league side. In February 2023 Newcastle United repurchased the lease on land behind the Gallowgate End which had been sold by former owner Mike Ashley in 2019 to developers who planned to construct 328 flats, an office block and a 213-bedroom hotel. A new railway station Reading GreenPark was opening near to the ground,[145] but was later cancelled.[146]. [244] The Colchester Community Stadium cost 16 million to build and has a capacity of 10,000 seats. The club were planning to move to a 20,000-seat stadium near the M1, outside of Luton,[117] but these plans have been delayed because of the club's financial difficulties. This was then abandoned in favour of a 35,000 'Pompey Village' plan, and then superseded by the ambitious proposal ship-like Portsmouth Dockland Stadium which was planned to hold 36,000 seated spectators, hoping to have ready in 2011. Investing in your fan experience? The land on which the Stadium of Light would eventually be built was identified as the site for a new stadium by 1995, with the plan for a 34,000-seat stadium being altered to allow for 42,000-seat capacity after promotion to the Premier League was achieved the following year.