Euro 2028 UK and Ireland

[Boro4life]

I'm afraid it's been going the other way in recent years.

If we increased capacity to 55k and halfed ticket prices I think we would get over 40k a game. Then we would be in the running to host big sporting events such as euros world cups etc

 

[BoroMart]

Good, traditional ground Villa Park.

I love the fact they've merged the external aesthetics with the more modern seating. The facade to the Holte End is one of British footballs finest.

 

[NorthumberlandBoro]

If we increased capacity to 55k and halfed ticket prices I think we would get over 40k a game. Then we would be in the running to host big sporting events such as euros world cups etc

It could be increased to 40k by adding a tier around the east stand. Won't happen though.

 

[BoroMart]

If we increased capacity to 55k and halfed ticket prices I think we would get over 40k a game. Then we would be in the running to host big sporting events such as euros world cups etc

I do dream that one day we can expand and get those big big crowds again. For the longevity of the club cheaper tickets but many more fans bought into the club is really important.

 

[Beverleyred]

A final list of 10 stadia to include Dublin, Belfast, Scotland, Wales as well as England.

If 6 are picked in England (max) I'd say Wembley, Old Trafford, St James', Villa Park, Tottenham Hotspur and one other, but where?

London Stadium possibly. BBC are reporting Everton’s new stadium.

 

[atypical_boro]

A final list of 10 stadia to include Dublin, Belfast, Scotland, Wales as well as England.

If 6 are picked in England (max) I'd say Wembley, Old Trafford, St James', Villa Park, Tottenham Hotspur and one other, but where?

Anfield probably

 

[atypical_boro]

If we increased capacity to 55k and halfed ticket prices I think we would get over 40k a game. Then we would be in the running to host big sporting events such as euros world cups etc

That would be an incredibly risky financial strategy, huge outlay for very little gain, and the strong possibility of course that attendances don’t rise how you hope. We’d also still be 40 miles south of the nearest big city with a stadium no bigger.

I’m happy for us to leave well alone, personally, for the sake of a couple of Euro matches.

 

[Jedi boro]

It’s a farce Why do we need any other nation let alone 4/5 of them as let’s face it we could host it all tomorrow in London let alone the rest of the country.

 

[Boro4life]

Anfield probably

Anfield is not eligible as their pitch isn't big enough to meet uefa requirements.

Liverpool blow as Anfield ruled OUT of hosting any games at Euro 2028

ANFIELD has been ruled out of hosting any games at Euro 2028 because the pitch is not big enough. And it means unless the new £500million Everton stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock is completed in time,…

www.thesun.co.uk

 

[atypical_boro]

It’s a farce Why do we need any other nation let alone 4/5 of them as let’s face it we could host it all tomorrow in London let alone the rest of the country.

Yes I can only assume it’s a ploy to get all 5 British Isles teams into the tournament. In fact it’s a surprise we haven’t lumped Gibraltar in there.

 

[TeaCider]

It’s a farce Why do we need any other nation let alone 4/5 of them as let’s face it we could host it all tomorrow in London let alone the rest of the country.

Joint bids are the new standard.

 

[billsykes]

My abiding memory of Villa Pk from the semi against WHU is that the place is a bit of a dump. Our view was restricted behind a steel column and that it was a mare to get to.

 

[joeydiaz]

Gotta say Everton’s new stadium should definitely be on there, great location and great city.

 

[Soutra]

It’s all linked to accessibility and accommodation isn’t it?

Everton
Newcastle
Man City
Villa
Tottenham
Wembley

Dublin
Belfast
Glasgow
Cardiiff

There’s your ten provided the developments finish on time imo.

6 venues in England and one in each of the other countries? Doubt it.

 

[TeaCider]

6 venues in England and one in each of the other countries? Doubt it.

Why?

Make sense in terms of population.

The total population of the UK and Ireland is around 72 million.

England's population is around 56 million, or 78% of that total.

If anything 60% of the stadiums is an underrepresentation.

 

[Malaguena]

If we increased capacity to 55k and halfed ticket prices I think we would get over 40k a game.

I'm sorry, but that's complete rubbish

 

[JM14]

We need to look at increasing the capacity of the Riverside to get these sort of sporting events

We would have no chance, Sunderland, newcastle and Leeds all have huge grounds within 90 minutes of Teesside, a fourth ground for the region will never be chosen when there is only 10 for a full tournament needed.

It really doesn’t matter for us anyway, loads of potential top level international games will be within 3 hours anyway if the bid is successful, easy enough to travel to watch the games

 

[JM14]

6 venues in England and one in each of the other countries? Doubt it.

The official bid stated 2 in Ireland, 1 each in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales then 6 in England. Likely just be Wembley, Spurs, one from Manchester, Villa and Newcastle in England

 

[Uwefuchs]

If we increased capacity to 55k and halfed ticket prices I think we would get over 40k a game. Then we would be in the running to host big sporting events such as euros world cups etc

You can't give tickets away half the time for a Boro game, good luck selling 40k

 

[Corcaigh_the_Cat]

The official bid stated 2 in Ireland, 1 each in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales then 6 in England. Likely just be Wembley, Spurs, one from Manchester, Villa and Newcastle in England

Ireland only has one decent sized stadium able to hold football matches, that's the Aviva Stadium. The GAA won't allow professional football to be played on their grounds.