St James' Park

[Yorkie]

Would hate to have St James' current incarnation hosting a major event like that. Some day, sure - and it would be brilliant, but not at the moment.

[Wallace]

Thought there was something about changing rooms having to be identical ?

 

I've heard previously that the changing rooms were an issue.  I think we did bid for a UEFA final under FFS.

 

 

[tgarve]

Would hate to have St James' current incarnation hosting a major event like that. Some day, sure - and it would be brilliant, but not at the moment.

 

All the sports direct shit would be covered however

[GavMcEl]

Didn't sjp and the stadium of shite not bid to host the final of the ufea about 12 years ago ?

[bhoywhonder]

Didn't sjp and the stadium of s**** not bid to host the final of the ufea about 12 years ago ?

 

Christ can you imagine the thrill and excitement of making the final, trekking half across Europe after snagging a ticket against all odds, meeting up with your pals at the Airport....and getting the Metro to chickentown. The sense of anticlimax would be palpable as they trudge up to the flatpack Stade de Merde in amongst the industrial units and dogsh*t.

[sbnufc]

Category 4 is the max, and St James' is category 4 according to Wiki, same as Basel

 

Think for Champions League finals UEFA want stadiums with over 60,000 capacity. No reason why we couldnt get a Europa final though

 

I can think of two reasons. One, the place is a dirty tip; two it would take several months to cover up all the Shit Direct signage - especially the ones on the front of the East Stand and Gallowgate roofs.

 

No it wouldnt, we did it for every europa league game (apart from the ones on the roof, which just need a sheet covering them like at the olympics)

 

[Disco]

Didn't sjp and the stadium of s**** not bid to host the final of the ufea about 12 years ago ?

 

Christ can you imagine the thrill and excitement of making the final, trekking half across Europe after snagging a ticket against all odds, meeting up with your pals at the Airport....and getting the Metro to chickentown. The sense of anticlimax would be palpable as they trudge up to the flatpack Stade de Merde in amongst the industrial units and dogsh*t.

 

Slack jawed yokel locals dressed in England flags coming out of their sheds to gawp at the scary 'forrins'.

[Jill]

Thought there was something about changing rooms having to be identical ?

 

I've heard previously that the changing rooms were an issue.  I think we did bid for a UEFA final under FFS.

 

 

 

I've definitely heard something along those lines too.

[ToonTastic]

Not sure if it was World Cup but think there was something about 5 star hotel as well which is where Stadium of light was ahead as I believe they could count Seaham Hall even though it's Durham.

[ToonTastic]

Not sure if this is still accurate :

 

Minimum capacity of 50,000 (5-star venues) / 30,000 (4-star venues) – individual seats with backrests. (Venues that still have individual seats without proper backrests will still continue to be accepted. In future, however, closer attention will be paid to this aspect, and which will influence the committee’s decision regarding the addition of venues to these list categories.)

    * Pitch dimensions of 105 x 68 m. The field of play must be in pristine condition and be prepared accordingly for a final (quality of grass, irrigation, smooth surface, etc.).

    * Protective fences around the field of play are not acceptable. Venues which have such installations will not be included on the list.

    * Sufficient room around the field of play for advertising boards and at least 18 TV cameras. In addition, there must be enough room between the goals and the first row of spectator seats behind both goals for a minimum of 150 photographers.

    * First-rate dressing-rooms for both teams and the referees (equal size and furnishings for both teams, spacious, bright and clean).

    * Suitable and appropriately equipped drug-testing room.

    * Floodlighting of a minimum intensity of 1,400 lux (eV) in the direction of the main camera, and of 1,000 Lux (eV) towards the other areas of the stadium, plus an efficient emergency power supply able to provide, without interruption, the same luminous light intensity as the main lighting.

    * Modern security installations (access monitoring system, adequate PA system, etc.).

    * A permanent TV surveillance system in colour that is able to monitor the movement of spectators, as well as their behaviour inside and outside the stadium. This installation must also be able to produce still shots of any troublemakers, which can then be distributed immediately to the security officers / stewards in the stadium.

    * Clear signage that everyone can understand inside and outside the stadium, as well as in its immediate vicinity.

    * Suitable covered seats for disabled spectators and their accompanying persons (minimum of two sectors with at least 50 places each). The areas for disabled spectators must be adequately equipped with toilet facilities and a refreshment bar.

    * Acceptable sanitary facilities for spectators (both sexes) in terms of numbers, cleanliness and standards. Toilets without seats will no longer be accepted for spectators of either sex.

    * Provision of first-rate media facilities in terms of camera positions, working places, TV studios, etc., in accordance with the “UEFA Guidelines for Media Facilities”.

    * Adequate first-class facilities must be provided for VIPs, including a minimum of 150 places in the Honorary Tribune VIP box.

    * International airport(s) able to cope with the huge extra demands of a UEFA final (capacity for up to 60 charter flights per day in addition to the normal, scheduled flights)

    * Adequate hotel accommodation. For UEFA and its partners, at least 1,000 five-star hotel rooms (UEFA Champions League) / 500 rooms (UEFA Cup) are needed. In addition, enough other hotel accommodation in all types of category must be available

[ujpest doza]

I'm sure the bit about international airports also had something about there needing to be 2 nearby so that charter flights for both clubs went to different airports.

Not sure Durham Tees Valley could cope with the sudden influx of 60 charter flights.

 

That's how they did things for the Champions league final at the Nou camp between Man utd and Bayern.

 

One set of charters went to Girona and the other set to Reus.

 

[Figures 1-0 Football]

SJP would be too difficult to section into a 50/50 split wouldn't it? Due to the shape/positioning of turnstiles and seating.

[magpie1892]

Category 4 is the max, and St James' is category 4 according to Wiki, same as Basel

 

Think for Champions League finals UEFA want stadiums with over 60,000 capacity. No reason why we couldnt get a Europa final though

 

I can think of two reasons. One, the place is a dirty tip; two it would take several months to cover up all the s*** Direct signage - especially the ones on the front of the East Stand and Gallowgate roofs.

 

No it wouldnt, we did it for every europa league game (apart from the ones on the roof, which just need a sheet covering them like at the olympics)

 

 

That was a slight exaggeration on my part. My first point is the most salient one - the place is f***ing filthy inside and out with fatty showing no signs of splashing out on a power washer.

[Greg]

Don't think there's any SD actually on the roof anymore.

[M4]

SJP would be too difficult to section into a 50/50 split wouldn't it? Due to the shape/positioning of turnstiles and seating.

Sure, a split of the fans down the half way line wouldn't work but I can't imagine the organisation would be any more difficult than any other club stadium.

[sbnufc]

SJP would be too difficult to section into a 50/50 split wouldn't it? Due to the shape/positioning of turnstiles and seating.

Sure, a split of the fans down the half way line wouldn't work but I can't imagine the organisation would be any more difficult than any other club stadium.

 

This is a european final we're speaking about. They'll just split Level 7 50/50 for the actual fans, the rest of the stadium will be sponsors and all that shite

 

Just read that this Europa final in Basel is in a 36,000 seat stadium, and Liverpool fans are getting 4,811 tickets

[Yorkie]

That's insane.

[Wallsendmag]

SJP would be too difficult to section into a 50/50 split wouldn't it? Due to the shape/positioning of turnstiles and seating.

Sure, a split of the fans down the half way line wouldn't work but I can't imagine the organisation would be any more difficult than any other club stadium.

 

This is a european final we're speaking about. They'll just split Level 7 50/50 for the actual fans, the rest of the stadium will be sponsors and all that s****

 

Just read that this Europa final in Basel is in a 36,000 seat stadium, and Liverpool fans are getting 4,811 tickets

 

They're getting 10,236 but apparently Sevilla are expected to return some of their allocation so there's the probability of them getting more.

 

 

[Guest]

I can imagine it must get tiresome after getting there 5 times in 12 years to be fair.

[NEEJ]

SJP would be too difficult to section into a 50/50 split wouldn't it? Due to the shape/positioning of turnstiles and seating.

Sure, a split of the fans down the half way line wouldn't work but I can't imagine the organisation would be any more difficult than any other club stadium.

 

This is a european final we're speaking about. They'll just split Level 7 50/50 for the actual fans, the rest of the stadium will be sponsors and all that s****

 

Just read that this Europa final in Basel is in a 36,000 seat stadium, and Liverpool fans are getting 4,811 tickets

That's not true at all, is it? Everything I've read or heard indicates between 9,000 - 10,000.

[Kevo]

10,236 as stated above they're getting. Which to be honest is ok as it means all their loyal away fans will get a ticket (Assuming they use a loyalty point system similar to us).

[sbnufc]

SJP would be too difficult to section into a 50/50 split wouldn't it? Due to the shape/positioning of turnstiles and seating.

Sure, a split of the fans down the half way line wouldn't work but I can't imagine the organisation would be any more difficult than any other club stadium.

 

This is a european final we're speaking about. They'll just split Level 7 50/50 for the actual fans, the rest of the stadium will be sponsors and all that s****

 

Just read that this Europa final in Basel is in a 36,000 seat stadium, and Liverpool fans are getting 4,811 tickets

That's not true at all, is it? Everything I've read or heard indicates between 9,000 - 10,000.

 

For "proper" fans, yep.

 

http://i.imgur.com/Mq6L8P9.png

[NEEJ]

SJP would be too difficult to section into a 50/50 split wouldn't it? Due to the shape/positioning of turnstiles and seating.

Sure, a split of the fans down the half way line wouldn't work but I can't imagine the organisation would be any more difficult than any other club stadium.

 

This is a european final we're speaking about. They'll just split Level 7 50/50 for the actual fans, the rest of the stadium will be sponsors and all that s****

 

Just read that this Europa final in Basel is in a 36,000 seat stadium, and Liverpool fans are getting 4,811 tickets

That's not true at all, is it? Everything I've read or heard indicates between 9,000 - 10,000.

 

For "proper" fans, yep.

 

http://i.imgur.com/Mq6L8P9.png

Where's that from? Poor form in that case, then.

[sbnufc]

the Guardian

[Wallsendmag]

Tbf a lot of those entitled to the contractual supporters allocation will be genuine Liverpool fans. Just because they've got a few quid so can afford to pay for seasonal hospitality instead of sitting in the Kop doesn't mean they aren't true supporters. Of course there'll be hangers on but you get that anywhere.