Stocktonian
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14 grounds shortlisted for this competition, why does a place like Villa park get chosen, is it location?
St james and Stadium of light also in there
St james and Stadium of light also in there
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NorthumberlandBoro
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Second city had to have at least one.
Rofesleg
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Not sure heritage plays much of a part.
A lot of countries build brand new stadiums when they get tournaments.
TeaCider
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A lot of countries don't have stadiums that are already big enough.
England has 16 stadiums (by my quick count) that are at the minimum 33,000 capacity, and dozens of others that could be expanded to that in time for the Euro 2028.
I think history will have played a part in selections for England's stadiums.
Jedi boro
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What history as most of our bigger grounds now are new.
Rofesleg
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Loads of criteria, including VIP parking spaces, area for photographers, and camera platforms. But not heritage.
I suppose the FA might have taken it into account when adding it to the proposal but more likely size and location.
en.m.wikipedia.org
I suppose the FA might have taken it into account when adding it to the proposal but more likely size and location.
UEFA stadium categories - Wikipedia
TeaCider
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Aston Villa's ground is not.
BaronSmoggie
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Old Trafford - 75k - 1910
Anfield - 54K - 1892
Sid James Park - 53K - 1880
Villa Park - 42K - 1897
Stamford Bridge - 40K - 1905
Goodison Park - 40K - 1892
Hillsborough - 39K - 1899
Elland Road - 38K - 1919
Every old stadium above 35K still in use. Genuinely surprised there were that many.
Anfield - 54K - 1892
Sid James Park - 53K - 1880
Villa Park - 42K - 1897
Stamford Bridge - 40K - 1905
Goodison Park - 40K - 1892
Hillsborough - 39K - 1899
Elland Road - 38K - 1919
Every old stadium above 35K still in use. Genuinely surprised there were that many.
Corcaigh_the_Cat
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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?
If 6 are picked in England (max) I'd say Wembley, Old Trafford, St James', Villa Park, Tottenham Hotspur and one other, but where?
Corcaigh_the_Cat
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You forgot Northern Ireland
Old Trafford is not what it used to be either. Obviously the size and heritage works in it's favour but better stadia out there now.
Corcaigh_the_Cat
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What upgrades does it need to stage football matches?
It doesn't need any per se to stage football matches but just not near the quality of other euro stadia used to host games in the Euro/WC of last two decades.
finchie
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The future vision of Villa Park
Working with regional partners and national organisations, we have created a vision for a world-class sporting venue at Villa Park. Due to be submitted for planning this summer, the redevelopment will celebrate our history and heritage, creating a multi-purpose and functional destination to...
www.avfc.co.uk
NorthumberlandBoro
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I'm afraid it's been going the other way in recent years.