Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread

[Zaz]

Probably just because we still have Paul Stalteri

[9 to 5]

When the season starts, enjoy Bentley's daily interviews.

[alldaws1]

Bentley & Bent each scored twice and Spurs beat Roma 5-0 this afternoon, Lennon got the other. Aquilani was sent off. Nice way to finish our pre-season.

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

The Club is delighted to announce that, having concluded an extensive review of suitable sites and viable alternatives, its preferred stadium option is to remain at the Club's spiritual home in Tottenham - the option known to be the fans' favourite.

The existing 36,000 capacity stadium has remained unchanged for over a decade and the club is currently in the position of having 70,000 registered club members and a waiting list for season tickets of around 22,000 people.

The Club is preparing plans for a world class scheme incorporating a new stadium, Club museum, shops and homes, new facilities for the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation and important public space. The plans will enable the team to remain at the current site throughout construction.

Daniel Levy, Chairman of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club said:

"The Northumberland Development Project would deliver a world class scheme and substantial new investment for Haringey and our supporters. It represents a significant step in the growth of the Club, with a proposed stadium capacity of 60,000 and would provide state-of-the-art facilities, important public space, new jobs and homes and a significant boost for the local economy.

"It would also enable us to provide a new base for the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation so that its award winning programmes can continue and have an even greater impact in the local community.

"Tottenham Hotspur is proud of its roots in Haringey. We have been in the Borough for 126 years and the Club is inextricably linked with this part of London. We believe that this scheme has the potential to create a truly inspirational environment for the Club and the community as well as acting as the catalyst for the uplift of the wider area.

"We are at an early stage of what is part of our long term plans for the Club and now we want the views of local people and our fans. I hope people will take the time to look at our plans and let us have their comments."

Councillor George Meehan, Leader of Haringey Council, said:

"I am delighted that Tottenham Hotspur has confirmed its commitment to remain in our borough.

"We have always regarded Spurs as one of Haringey's prime assets. They bring major economic benefits to our borough and carry out some excellent community work through the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation.

"But more than anything, Spurs has played an integral role in giving a sense of identity to the area it calls home. Tottenham would not be Tottenham without its football club.

"We have been working extremely hard to regenerate the Tottenham area, which suffered so much from industrial decline. Real progress is being made, and it is extremely pleasing that Spurs has demonstrated that they share our commitment to this continuing regeneration.

"But, as always, we will consider very carefully any plans that are submitted to us, as we strive to ensure that a new stadium delivers real benefits for all who live and work in the area."

The plans, which will be unveiled at the first public exhibition later this month, cover an area of around 20 acres including the site of the current ground and the adjacent industrial estate. The new stadium would be sited largely to the North of the existing one.

In policy terms, the area is within the 'Tottenham High Road Regeneration Corridor' and identified in the Haringey Unitary Development Plan (UDP) as a "major site for potential redevelopment" to act as a "catalyst for prime regeneration".

The transport infrastructure around the stadium is already in place, with 4 stations (White Hart Lane, Northumberland Park, Seven Sisters and Tottenham Hale) and over 100 buses an hour serving the stadium area. Together these deliver a total capacity in excess of 90,000 passengers an hour.

The recent introduction of a match-day Controlled Parking Zone together with improved dedicated match-day services and a public information campaign to supporters, means that just over a third of people now come by car with the majority using public transport.

The Club will now undertake a thorough consultation programme with the local community and will also continue to consult with supporters. A first public exhibition is being organised to present the Club's vision for the area with the public invited to make comment on the plans. These comments will be considered and more detailed information will then be presented at a second exhibition before a planning application is submitted to Haringey Council.

The exhibition will take place in the Bill Nicholson Suite at the stadium during the following times:

- Friday 14 November, 10am - 5pm

- Saturday 15 November, 10am - 5pm

- Sunday 16 November, 10am - 5pm

- Monday 17 November, 12pm - 8pm

- Tuesday 18 November, 10am - 5pm

As always we shall look to keep you, our supporters, along with the local community of Haringey, as informed and up-to-date as possible.

On Friday 14 November, the Club will launch a special section of the website dedicated to our future plans. Please visit it at www.tottenhamhotspur.com/futureplans to see the emerging plans and to let us have your comments

Whilst we are at the beginning of a long process, should we receive the necessary planning permissions, preference will be given to existing season ticket holders and corporate customers to retain their status in a new stadium. Priority for any new season tickets will go to our One Hotspur Bronze members, who make up our season ticket waiting list. Any current season ticket holders who are interested in obtaining additional tickets for friends and/or family members in a new stadium will therefore need to ensure those individuals are signed up to the One Hotspur Bronze membership scheme.

So we stay at White Hart Lane during development which is nice.

Problem is that it sounds as though the stadium will be named after a sponsor AKA Emirates Stadium.

That's a bit gay.

[Mongrel]

Depends on the nickname, though. I reckon Emirites sounds OK as a name.

Docklands AKA Colonial Stadium AKA Telstra Dome over here in Australia got the short end of the stick with its new Arab airline-influenced name - Etihad Stadium.

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

"The Mansion" would be kinda classy though

[alldaws1]

Ha, 'The Mansion' was my first thought when they announced we'd get a new name.

Let's just call it Redknapp Road, shall we?

[Lineker]

The Club is delighted to announce that, having concluded an extensive review of suitable sites and viable alternatives, its preferred stadium option is to remain at the Club's spiritual home in Tottenham - the option known to be the fans' favourite.

The existing 36,000 capacity stadium has remained unchanged for over a decade and the club is currently in the position of having 70,000 registered club members and a waiting list for season tickets of around 22,000 people.

The Club is preparing plans for a world class scheme incorporating a new stadium, Club museum, shops and homes, new facilities for the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation and important public space. The plans will enable the team to remain at the current site throughout construction.

Daniel Levy, Chairman of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club said:

"The Northumberland Development Project would deliver a world class scheme and substantial new investment for Haringey and our supporters. It represents a significant step in the growth of the Club, with a proposed stadium capacity of 60,000 and would provide state-of-the-art facilities, important public space, new jobs and homes and a significant boost for the local economy.

"It would also enable us to provide a new base for the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation so that its award winning programmes can continue and have an even greater impact in the local community.

"Tottenham Hotspur is proud of its roots in Haringey. We have been in the Borough for 126 years and the Club is inextricably linked with this part of London. We believe that this scheme has the potential to create a truly inspirational environment for the Club and the community as well as acting as the catalyst for the uplift of the wider area.

"We are at an early stage of what is part of our long term plans for the Club and now we want the views of local people and our fans. I hope people will take the time to look at our plans and let us have their comments."

Councillor George Meehan, Leader of Haringey Council, said:

"I am delighted that Tottenham Hotspur has confirmed its commitment to remain in our borough.

"We have always regarded Spurs as one of Haringey's prime assets. They bring major economic benefits to our borough and carry out some excellent community work through the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation.

"But more than anything, Spurs has played an integral role in giving a sense of identity to the area it calls home. Tottenham would not be Tottenham without its football club.

"We have been working extremely hard to regenerate the Tottenham area, which suffered so much from industrial decline. Real progress is being made, and it is extremely pleasing that Spurs has demonstrated that they share our commitment to this continuing regeneration.

"But, as always, we will consider very carefully any plans that are submitted to us, as we strive to ensure that a new stadium delivers real benefits for all who live and work in the area."

The plans, which will be unveiled at the first public exhibition later this month, cover an area of around 20 acres including the site of the current ground and the adjacent industrial estate. The new stadium would be sited largely to the North of the existing one.

In policy terms, the area is within the 'Tottenham High Road Regeneration Corridor' and identified in the Haringey Unitary Development Plan (UDP) as a "major site for potential redevelopment" to act as a "catalyst for prime regeneration".

The transport infrastructure around the stadium is already in place, with 4 stations (White Hart Lane, Northumberland Park, Seven Sisters and Tottenham Hale) and over 100 buses an hour serving the stadium area. Together these deliver a total capacity in excess of 90,000 passengers an hour.

The recent introduction of a match-day Controlled Parking Zone together with improved dedicated match-day services and a public information campaign to supporters, means that just over a third of people now come by car with the majority using public transport.

The Club will now undertake a thorough consultation programme with the local community and will also continue to consult with supporters. A first public exhibition is being organised to present the Club's vision for the area with the public invited to make comment on the plans. These comments will be considered and more detailed information will then be presented at a second exhibition before a planning application is submitted to Haringey Council.

The exhibition will take place in the Bill Nicholson Suite at the stadium during the following times:

- Friday 14 November, 10am - 5pm

- Saturday 15 November, 10am - 5pm

- Sunday 16 November, 10am - 5pm

- Monday 17 November, 12pm - 8pm

- Tuesday 18 November, 10am - 5pm

As always we shall look to keep you, our supporters, along with the local community of Haringey, as informed and up-to-date as possible.

On Friday 14 November, the Club will launch a special section of the website dedicated to our future plans. Please visit it at www.tottenhamhotspur.com/futureplans to see the emerging plans and to let us have your comments

Whilst we are at the beginning of a long process, should we receive the necessary planning permissions, preference will be given to existing season ticket holders and corporate customers to retain their status in a new stadium. Priority for any new season tickets will go to our One Hotspur Bronze members, who make up our season ticket waiting list. Any current season ticket holders who are interested in obtaining additional tickets for friends and/or family members in a new stadium will therefore need to ensure those individuals are signed up to the One Hotspur Bronze membership scheme.

So we stay at White Hart Lane during development which is nice.

Problem is that it sounds as though the stadium will be named after a sponsor AKA Emirates Stadium.

That's a bit gay.

A few months ago I sent you a PM saying I new about the stadium plans. Looks like I got it right

Whatever they do end up calling it, Spurs fans will surely just call it the Lane still, or the 'new' Lane. Much like Villa fans still call the 'Doug Ellis Stand' the Witton Lane Stand.

[Summers]

Not every Villa fan does. Only those who think Ellis was the devil.

Also, are you Yiddos happy about this or not?

I never want Villa to leave Villa Park, personally.

[Lineker]

Villa Park is very nice, according to my mate, who went to see Watford in the FA Cup Semi Final there a few years back.

I am very happy. The Lane is brilliant and has a great atmosphere with loads of character, but the extra revenue a stadium twice the size could generate could finally solidify us as a 'big' club, and players like Berbatov would be more inclined to stay (in theory, we need to win games first ).

But having actually seen plans myself (having done work experience at Spurs' PR company this summer), I believe that this can be nothing but a good step forwards.

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

The official site has the new pdf files talking about the new stadium - some very early plan sketches and an idea of how it will work.

Basically they'll be building the big new stadium diagonally off the corner of the North Stand while we keep playing at White Hart Lane. When the new stands are two thirds complete and we go into the off-season then the North Stand will be demolished and a pitch will be laid in the new stadium. We will then play one season in a two-thirds completed stadium which will have a bigger capacity than White Hart Lane, then between seasons the stadium will be completed. It's a bowl.

[alldaws1]

That looks very ambitious. I hope there's no delays or anything, could really screw the whole process up. >_<

[Lineker]

Good things that Poles are ambitious. This more or less confirms what I had seen. Can only be good!!

[Zaz]

Tottenham have cancelled the contract of full-back Paul Stalteri.

The Canada international joined Spurs from Werder Bremen in the summer of 2005 and went on to make 56 appearances, scoring three goals.

The 31-year-old, who joined Fulham on loan last season to get some first-team action, has not played for the north London side in the 2008/09 campaign.

Will always remember the goal he scored in the 4-3 last minute win over West Ham (?) after following up Defoe's parried effort.

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

I'm amazed that he made 56 appearances.

I'm glad he's offski.

[Lineker]

He wasn't bad at all in his first year, to be fair.

Striker and defenders needed plz.

[Zaz]

Pavlyuchenko was sexcellent. Gave great service to the wingers, who unfortunately couldn't cross it back for him.

Would like to have seen Ghaly get a run though

[alldaws1]

Ghaly needs to be packed into a wooden box and mailed back to Egypt, Harry shouldn't even be putting him on the bench. I think he got the message when he took his jacket off, all the fans jeered so he put it back on and everyone cheered

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

Zaz I worry about you sometimes.

Wanting to see more Ghaly (who I'd happily organise a collection for in order to pay off his contract so we can just terminate it)...

The choice of players you sign in Football Manager...... *sighs*

Anyway good result, nice that Modric worked well from central midfield (looks like Harry fancies a 4-4-2 and with Modric in the mix in the centre too that's pretty attacking).

[Zaz]

I just got Nedum Onuoha on a free... from Chelsea >_>

Also, Bale looked really good today, him and O'Hara linked up really well down the left. And funny that, Bale plays in a winning Spurs team, it's just not in the league >_>