Leicester to Host 2018 World Cup Game?

[bocadillo]

If the Cup did come to Leicester, by the time the two nations involved had their allocation. Fifa and the various other organizations have had theirs, the corporates and their lot have had theirs, do you really think that a) there will be any tickets left for the ordinary Leicester Public and b) would the average person be able to afford them if there were?

Stop getting so excited.

I saw the three Villa Park group matches in the 1966 World Cup for 7s 6d each.

That's Spain v Argentina, Spain v West Germany, and Argentina v West Germany - all for £1.12½

 

[DesertFox]

I saw the three Villa Park group matches in the 1966 World Cup for 7s 6d each.

That's Spain v Argentina, Spain v West Germany, and Argentina v West Germany - all for £1.12½

I'm just calculating the interest over 53 years.... factoring in the current financial climate.... and in today's money that's worth.... £1.14½. And a bag of Smoky Bacon crisps.

Well, that's inflation for you.

 

[Mike - True Blue Tinter]

The terracing this year has been one of the highlights, there were families enjoying the change and not a hint of trouble on them most of the time.

Except on terracing little kids do not get an easy view of the game.

 

[Lako42]

Except on terracing little kids do not get an easy view of the game.

That's why whole grounds should not be terraced, a terracing area however would give everyone what they want.

 

[DesertFox]

That's why whole grounds should not be terraced, a terracing area however would give everyone what they want.

A terracing area with free beer, sex and pies - that's what I want.

 

[Hazzman]

Except on terracing little kids do not get an easy view of the game.

Didn't have a problem at P'boro. The majority of them were at the front and Hereford.

 

[Harbro-Fox]

Who else is bidding to host this world cup?

 

[4-4-2]

That information is freely availavble on the thing we call the internet.

 

[Harbro-Fox]

That information is freely availavble on the thing we call the internet.

Fair enough, thought one of you lot could of just told me but ah well.

 

[4-4-2]

"could have"

 

[LCFCmonkey]

Here is a short guide to the countries bidding.

England - Last held cup in 1966. Last Major tournament in 1996. Olympics in 2012. Favourite. Backed by some influential people in UEFA, such as Franz Beckenbauer.

Australia - Sepp Blatter has suggested that Australia focus on 2022. Held Olympics in 2000. Held a 2003 Rugby World Cup, 2006 Commonwealth Games and a number of OFC and Under 21 football tournaments.

USA - Very recently held the tournament, in 1994. Vice president of FIFA (President of CONCACAF) has said he would prefer USA to go for 2022. Very large number of stadia (58 confirming interest).

Spain/Portugal - FIFA would prefer not to give the tournament to a joint bid. Spain held the tournament in 1982, and Portugal held Euro 2004. Large number of eligible stadia, including 8 UEFA 5-star rated stadia.

Indonesia - Focused on holding the Cup in 2022. 2018 is more of a back-up bid. Low standard of national squad. Relatively poor infrastructure.

Japan - Joint held the World Cup only 7 years ago (16 at time of tournament). Banking on Tokyo's bid for the 2016 Olympics, for the building of a new stadium.

Mexico - Held the World Cup twice already (albeit once and a late replacement). Working on 13 new stadiums, and already has the world's fifth largest stadium. Very high temperatures in summer could work against the bid.

Russia - 5 stadia fit to host the World Cup will be ready for 2013. Hosting the Winter Olympics in 2014. Expected to work against the bid is the sheer size of the country. Situated in 9 time-zones, the scheduling would be a nightmare for FIFA.

Netherlands/Belgium - Recently held Euro 2000. Like the Spain/Portugal bid, Blatter suggested that joint bids would be rejected if a suitable individual bid was available. There is no stadium over 80,000 to hold the final.

 

[highland fox]

I think Mexico will get it

 

[Real Sharapova]

I think Mexico will get it

I wouldn't sneeze at that.

 

[LCFCmonkey]

I think Mexico will get it

I think the fact that it has already held 2 World Cups will work majorly against the bid.

England are the favourites (although Paris were favourites for the 2012 Olympics). USA, Russia and Portugal/Spain are the other main contenders. Australia have a good chance, although I think they are more likely to get 2022.

 

[Lako42]

Indonesia, are they for real?

 

[highland fox]

I just thought that the very fact they have held 2 successfully would count in their favour and aart from that its due over Sth/Central America way.

 

[Lako42]

Can't imagine one will ever be held in South America, the logistics would be an absolute nightmare. 3 day boat trip down the Amazon for the Sudan V Australia would be a nightmare.

 

[Hazzman]

Can't imagine one will ever be held in South America, the logistics would be an absolute nightmare. 3 day boat trip down the Amazon for the Sudan V Australia would be a nightmare.

It's in Brazil for 2014.

 

[highland fox]

Only skimmed through this Thread but I'm sure I saw someone mention that they could run a boat from Abbey Park to the Walkers if we had a World Cup match.......Has the World gone mad ?

 

[highland fox]

It's in Brazil for 2014.

Ignore him Hazz,he talks out of his arse