The new main stand pushed capacity to over 54,000. At the time, dog racing was one of the most popular pastimes of the working class, much like soccer. The redevelopment was not only needed for the stadium, but it was needed for the club. Much of the stadium has been redone. When the club was taken over by Shahid Khan in 2013, he wisely donated the statue to the National Football Hall of Fame. Its television contracts mean the league earns more money than others around the globe. ICONIC, dramatic, passionate... there are a million adjectives you can use to describe St James' Park. David Coverdale claims: "This 'cathedral on the hill' dominates the city skyline like no other stadium in England. Scoring fives almost across the board our reporters clearly aren't thrilled with the Vitality Stadium. For Red Devil fans or neutrals, it is definitely a must-visit venue. The club can accommodate just 11,360 supporters on matchday. For Red Devil fans or neutrals, it is definitely a must-visit venue. At the turn of the decade, Wolves put forth a four-tier development plan to further modernize Molineux. So here we give you a Top 10 list comprising the biggest football stadiums in … IN the final relegation spot, it's the Cherries' south-coast home. The new ground will hold test events in August, but Tottenham will start the Premier League season at Wembley before moving into its new home a month later. Wolves' home has a rustic charm to it and scored highly at 6.64 out of ten - with Lipton adding: "It's great to see a team that is worthy of the heritage too.". Today, the club is one of the most successful teams of the Premier League era, and Stamford Bridge is a mecca for fans to travel to from around the world. Wembley Stadium. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The stadium's roof design was groundbreaking when it was built. The Etihad currently holds over 55,000 fans, but the club is set to expand that to more than 61,000 in the future. The bigger, the better as it makes a statement over where they stand compared to their competitors. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. As one of England's two best-supported teams, now more fans can see Liverpool home matches. The ground is stunning to look at, but proponents continually lambast it for lacking atmosphere. It is a fantastic stadium with a one of a kind museum and Munich Tunnel memorial dedicated to the players and coaches that lost their lives in the Munich Air Disaster in 1958. Anfield does have its problems. The days of empty stadiums are long gone in a big money-making business like football. Sir Elton John has been a Watford fan his entire life. Originally built for the Commonwealth Games in 2002, the Etihad was converted from an athletics venue into a top-class soccer stadium. Opened in 2009, the venue cost £48 million to construct. Sightlines are restricted in certain areas as the roof can obstruct views. Oldham Football Club's stadium has the privilege of being No. Wolverhampton Wanderers, Cardiff City, and Fulham have all three returned to the Premier League and brought their own stadiums and supporters with them. It’s easier said than done in 2020, though. Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed. CRAVEN COTTAGE scored highly with our reporters - with plenty of compliments for the West London ground. West Ham's London Stadium comes in dead-last in the list, Go Compare adverts star Wynne Evans sings his heart out at the Spurs stadium opening ceremony. While it may not meet fans' standards during the 90-minute match, the stadium has great transport links and is completely modern, something the old Boleyn Ground wasn't. Premier League stadiums continue to grow and expand ahead of the 2019/20 season – we've rounded up everything you need to know about the top flight grounds. While the stadium obtained high marks, it does seem to lack a spark amongst the fans to break into the top six. Ten years later, John returned for another tenure as chairman until 2002. The redevelopment was not only needed for the stadium, but it was needed for the club. Huddersfield has a lot of soccer history. It pushes the fans away from the action and takes away what could be a more intimidating atmosphere. When Brighton moved into the Amex, the club had basically been homeless since 1997 when it was kicked out of the Goldstone Ground by developers who demolished the stadium and built a shopping center. It isn't just soccer that has been played on the turf of Stamford Bridge. The club nearly lost its Premier League status at the end of the 2017-18 season.