Grim new Chelsea stadium prediction made amid £500m project claims as capacity remains smaller than Sunderland.
Redeveloping Chelsea’s current headquarters in SW6 will probably be “very tough,” according to former Everton
But one could argue that Chelsea has outgrown Stamford Bridge in terms of stature. It has much fewer supporters than, say, the Stadium of Light for Championship team Sunderland, which has more than 48,000 seats.
The Blues’ former owner Roman Abramovich was said to have sanctioned a rebuild of the famous stadium in 2006 and a move to Battersea Power Station was also explored in 2012. However, as it stands, the stadium has not yet been renovated since 1998 and Wyness believes it could still take some time and ‘a lot of money’ before anything takes place due to complications in the surrounding area.
The former CEO of the Toffees stated, “Stamford Bridge will be tough to develop because it has some tight envelopes around it with adjoining property and real estate,” in an interview with Football Insider’s Insider Track podcast. I am aware of the numerous conversations.
“I even came up a legend that dates back to Henry VIII’s reign, stating that a sight line from one hill to St Paul’s was necessary. The plans for a new Stamford Bridge have produced some fantastic planning tales. It would be extremely difficult and expensive to complete.
“Under Abramovich, I believe some progress was made, but it was not realised. That’s probably why Chelsea favours Earl’s Court right now, but there are problems with that.
Chelsea will remain at Stamford Bridge for some time to come. It has been discussed for ten to fifteen years. It will become more difficult the longer they continue.
Chelsea’s strong start to the Premier League campaign was maintained last weekend at Stratford, when they defeated West Ham 3-0. They’ll be back at Stamford Bridge tomorrow night when they play their EFL Cup third-round match against League Two powerhouse Barrow in SW6.
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