Nottingham launches bid for 2018 world cup
TODAY we launch Nottingham's bid to become a host city for the football World Cup.
Nottingham is competing to become one of 12 cities, which the Football Association will put forward to the sport's governing body, FIFA, next year.
The Evening Post can reveal that an FA team will come to the city on July 16 to inspect facilities and plans.
Nottingham is one of 15 English cities battling to be part of the England bid for the 2018 World Cup, when it is finally submitted next year. The FA has made it clear that it will base its decision, in part, on the local support for hosting the tournament. The Post is backing the bid and asking readers to do the same. You can register your support with the FA by following the links at www.thisisnottingham.co.uk.
Hugh White, Nottingham host city bid co-ordinator, said: "This is the biggest global sporting event in the world.
''The chance to be a part of it is a once in a lifetime opportunity. We have got a great offer but we need the support of Nottingham people to make our bid unique and successful."
The Nottingham team will show the FA plans for a new football stadium and sports park proposed for Holme Pierrepont or Gamston, as well as proposals for fan parks and training bases.
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by Andyman, Derbys
Saturday, July 04 2009, 6:43PM
“Its this sort of narrow minded, petty, pathetic thinking which raises the costs to football clubs, and incurs the considerable costs. How much could be spent on additional, or better quality players if the costs of running and maintaining a ground were reduced.”
by ashley, nottingham
Saturday, July 04 2009, 3:47PM
“andyman, don't be ridiculous. no way on this planet would it be a good thing if we shared a stadium with notts. it would be the worst that's ever happened to forest.”
by Andyman, Derbys
Saturday, July 04 2009, 11:54AM
“Daryl:
This is why we need a multi use stadium building, building for one sport makes no financial sense when the sport is in financial crisis like so many other sports. Constructing a dedicated centre would allow both Forest and County to play there, and other sports such as rugby for example could also be played. Turning a centre over for multi use makes more financial sense, the costs are spread, more people have access, and the infrastructure can be tailored to allow easy access.
Such a centre could host athletics events, and it already has the capacity to construct the staduim and the other facilities it would need to make it a world beating centre, and the cost savings to football clubs could be spent on better players to replicate the famous histories of the clubs as well as create new ones.”
by ashley, nottingham
Saturday, July 04 2009, 10:10AM
“i hope we get to host world cup matches. would be a dreamland of football related violence and disorder ;) bring on the poles, germans, i-ties, argies and whoever else wants a pop at englands finest firm.”
by Mike, Notts
Saturday, July 04 2009, 9:39AM
“Buld trhe new stadium at Eastcroft/Cattle Market site. Perfect location. Walking distance to train station, city centre/ pubs etc.”