The outside rendering of what White Hart Lane could look like. Photo: @UKolizer | Twitter
It’s been a rough few seasons for Tottenham fans and their high standards. They've watched Gareth Bale exit to Real Madrid only to have Roberto Soldado come to White Hart Lane. They've seen the sacking of Tim Sherwood, Andre Villas-Boas and Harry Redknapp. Nearly a decade has gone by since their last trophy, playing runners-up in all major competitions.
But there is good news. The city of London and representatives of Tottenham Hotspur are working together to build a new stadium with over 56,000 seats. Even better, the new pitch at White Hart Lane could play host to a new NFL franchise team that would be based out of England.
An aerial view. Absolutely stunning. Photo: @TheTottenhamWay | Twitter
On top of all of this excitement, the new stadium will feature larger dressing rooms, a basement level that will be dual purposed for press rooms and an underground parking lot.
Spurs increased capacity will lift the atmosphere. Photo: @HotspurCoverage | Twitter
Because of the strict laws surrounding construction in London, the expansion to the stadium is somewhat limited. This is the main hurdle Chelsea face as well when asking for permission to double the capacity of Stamford Bridge. Manchester United and City have more freedom and space to expand up North because the city is not as condensed or historically preserved to the same caliber as London. Thus the Theater of Dreams and the Etihad were born.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy said in an interview, “We are delighted that this application has been approved and are grateful for the continued support of the Council for this landmark project”.
The completed project is expected to be finished by the beginning of the 2018/19 season, ten years after the original proposal and design submitted in 2008.
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