Falcor Roar Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 A bit of fun as I'm bored. In light of the expansion of the Euros to 24 teams and the fact that a 3 nation host for the 2026 world cup has been recently chosen, could a joint bid be launched from Scotland, Wales and Republic of Ireland? Possible stadiums could be as follows: 1. Murrayfield - Edinburgh, Sco (67,144) 2. Celtic Park - Glasgow, Sco (60,411) 3. Ibrox - Glasgow, Sco (50,817) 4. Aberdeen - Aberdeen, Sco (30,000) --------------------------------------------- 5. Liberty Stadium - Swansea, Wal (30,000) 6. Millenium Stadium - Cardiff, Wal (74,500) 7. Parc y Scarlets - Llanelli, Wal (30,000) ---------------------------------------------- 8. Aviva Stadium - Dublin, Ire (51,700) 9. Páirc na nGael - Limerick, Ire (35,000) 10. Páirc Uí Chaoimh - Cork, Ire (35,000) Some of the capacities above are existing, some proposed. I've tried to pick stadiums which could realistically be converted then perhaps reduced after the tournament. There would be some excellent large stadiums in there and only 1 city with 2 grounds. I'm not sure how the Gaelic grounds in Ireland would work for football though might be a bit large. Also not sure what the requirements for infrastructure are but most of the cities listed are well linked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 There would never be a bid involving Scotland that doesn’t include Hampden, but UEFA would also frown upon three stadia in one city (as they did for the Euro 2008 bid). Since everything related to Scottish Football has to ultimately keep both the arse cheeks in perfect balance, it means any bid is a non-starter sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Roar Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 9 minutes ago, The Master said: There would never be a bid involving Scotland that doesn’t include Hampden, but UEFA would also frown upon three stadia in one city (as they did for the Euro 2008 bid). Since everything related to Scottish Football has to ultimately keep both the arse cheeks in perfect balance, it means any bid is a non-starter sadly. Hampden could well be sold for housing by this stage. I'm sure you can have 1 city within the bid with 2 stadiums and thus keeping the bigots appeased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Aberdeen to build another new stadium? Or get the Russian scaffolders in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Roar Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 1 minute ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: Aberdeen to build another new stadium? Or get the Russian scaffolders in? Yeah temporary increase with some rickety scaffolds in place. Thousands of pissed up Eastern Europeans could descend on the quaint, sleepy village of Westhill. I'm sure the locals wouldn't mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Euro 2024 bidding is part-completed... Germany v Turkey. 10 stadiums in 9 cities (including Llanelli ) is borderline inadequate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Roar Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 10 minutes ago, HibeeJibee said: Euro 2024 bidding is part-completed... Germany v Turkey. 10 stadiums in 9 cities (including Llanelli ) is borderline inadequate. Is it not 10 stadiums that is required for a Euro bid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon EF Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 19 minutes ago, HibeeJibee said: Euro 2024 bidding is part-completed... Germany v Turkey. Hmm, tough to call that one. Obviously folk will want it in Germany but will the Turks get the sympathy vote after 3 failed attempts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny131 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Euros or world cup fifa and eufa absolutely hate the home nations no chance it's happening, the fact England can't get a world cup with the best stadia and football infrastructure in the world tells you this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Think we should get Wales to f**k and do it with our Eire brothers. I know it was tried last time but some good stadia now exist e.g. Aviva, Croker and new Cork one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Euros or world cup fifa and eufa absolutely hate the home nations no chance it's happening, the fact England can't get a world cup with the best stadia and football infrastructure in the world tells you this.Shite... Maybe England but not the others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 17 hours ago, kenny131 said: Euros or world cup fifa and eufa absolutely hate the home nations no chance it's happening, the fact England can't get a world cup with the best stadia and football infrastructure in the world tells you this. Yeah I hear public transport in England is the best in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisal Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 21 hours ago, Falcor Roar said: I'm not sure how the Gaelic grounds in Ireland would work for football though might be a bit large. Just a bit. The pitch size in your link is 157yds x 96yds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny131 Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 6 hours ago, The Moonster said: Yeah I hear public transport in England is the best in the world. Is it wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Just a bit. The pitch size in your link is 157yds x 96yds.Easier for pitches to be shortened than extended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisal Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 7 minutes ago, John Lambies Doos said: On 7/9/2018 at 10:52, thisal said: Just a bit. The pitch size in your link is 157yds x 96yds. Easier for pitches to be shortened than extended That's not really the problem though is it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 On 08/07/2018 at 17:00, kenny131 said: Euros or world cup fifa and eufa absolutely hate the home nations no chance it's happening, the fact England can't get a world cup with the best stadia and football infrastructure in the world tells you this. England will host 3 group stage matches, one round of 16, both semi finals and the final of Euro 2020. Hampden also has 3 group matches and a round of 16. Since the turn of the century UEFA has given major finals to Scotland twice, Wales twice, England three times and Ireland once. England is hosting the UEFA Under 17 Championship this year, Ireland have it next year and Northern Ireland have the U19s the year after that. Northern Ireland hosted the Women's U19 Championship last year, and Scotland will host it next year. So I think you're mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Not within UEFA. There's a claim/perception some non-European blocs "detest" us within FIFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruppenfuhrer Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 On 08/07/2018 at 13:27, Falcor Roar said: Yeah temporary increase with some rickety scaffolds in place. Thousands of pissed up Eastern Europeans could descend on the quaint, sleepy village of Westhill. I'm sure the locals wouldn't mind. well iam sure they voted to stay in the eu and say i dont have a problem with eastern european workers....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goalie Hamish Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 England will dominate this bid/tournament, it will be theirs, Scotland and Wales are only there to sweeten the deal when it comes to bribing campaigning. No sure this Brexit shenanigans will help either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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