We asked for your views on the redevelopment of Elland Road.
Here are some of your comments:
Thomas: The ground is definitely due a makeover, but obviously we have to stay in the Premier League. It’s important that the ground is able to maintain its intimidating atmosphere when it’s built. It would also lead to the employment of a lot of people with the commercial buildings supporting the ground. It looks a wonderful spectacle.
Dale: Great news! But, if the season ticket waiting list is 26,000, why are we only increasing it by 15,000? We could sell out 70,000+ so go for it. Or at least put in the foundations and structure for an easy increase.
Antony: We’ve been here many times before. When I was 14 years old, I was on work experience at an architecture firm producing fancy looking 3D renders of the upgraded Elland Road and adjoining arena. I’m now 44. If it happens, great – it’s long overdue. However, I won’t get too excited until there are spades in the ground.
Dan: A big club needs a big stadium. Got to be done. So ridiculously hard to get a ticket for Elland Road!
Boris: The ground redevelopment is long overdue – it has been years since I’ve been able to get a ticket for a home game. My biggest worry is getting an extra 20,000 fans into and out of the stadium without total gridlock.
Peter: Yes, it’s a priority. Can you imagine great clubs like Real Madrid, Bayern or Inter playing in front of just 38,000 fans? It’s overdue. Get on with it.
Harrison: Brilliant news for Leeds. The club, city, people and fans will all benefit from the expansion of the stadium. And it will give the club a chance to compete financially with the best teams in Europe.
Mary: The city deserves a modern stadium without having to sell our ‘soul’ like West Ham, Everton et al. I hope the vast majority of new seating goes to real fans, and not tourists and corporate money. Can’t wait!!!