Reo Hatate set lofty Celtic target as Ange Postecoglou insists there's 'another couple of levels'. 2023 Atlas Obscura. The space will host conferences, gigs, awards ceremonies and other occasions. If the choice in the short term is a bigger stadium or success on the pitch, the answer is obvious. Herald and Times Sport revealed on Monday evening that Rangers had signed off on a 2million plan to. You must log in or register to reply here. A report in the Daily Record in April 2007 claimed that Rangers were planning to increase capacity to 57,000, principally by removing the JumboTron screens and lowering the pitch to accommodate more seating. After all, developments are nothing new at Ibrox (see timeline at the bottom of this article). [2] Rangers opted to construct a new stadium, raising funds by forming a limited company. Discussing this mooted multi-million pound windfall, the Sheffield Hallam University expert does not see it being put back into the stadium. From whats available and from what the club has said, expansion at Ibrox is a very real prospect at some point in the future. The front wall of the middle tier is one of the last surviving examples of the Leitch style of criss-cross detailing. Previous Chrysler dealership on over 2 acres of land ready for redevelopment. [28][30] The ground was officially renamed Ibrox Stadium after renovations were completed in 1997,[6] when Ibrox had a capacity of just over 50,000. Rangers have revealed plans to build a new car park next to Ibrox Stadium. Teacher strikes suspended as union backs new Scottish Government pay offer. This 4m development added executive boxes, office space and hospitality suites. [67], King George V & Queen Mary visited Ibrox Park on 17 September 1917, to thank Glasgow and Clydeside for its efforts in the First World War. [2] Willie Waddell visited modern grounds in West Germany during the 1974 World Cup and believed that steep terracing and exits, such as Stairway 13, had to be replaced. Aberdeen have been given the go-ahead to build a new 20,000 seater stadium with estimated costs reaching a whopping 50m. Any expansion is just a small part of that. [19] To the rear of the Govan Stand is the Argyle House extension, completed in 1990, which provides executive boxes, hospitality areas and office space. [2][8] Generally, wooden structures of that size were not trusted. [63][64], During these periods of redevelopment to Hampden, Ibrox also hosted the 1997 Scottish Cup Final,[65] and the 1994[44] and 1997 Scottish League Cup Finals. [44] It was originally constructed as a 10,000-seat stand above a standing enclosure. Rangers: The Complete Record (Breedon Books, 2005) states the attendance for the match against St Mirren was 6,000. There's plenty planned for the Ibrox and the surrounding area with the club showing real ambition to develop the venue, Get the latest Rangers F.C updates from Football Scotland, including transfer news, analysis and comment delivered straight to your inbox every day for free. [3][6][9] Original seats in the Main Stand were made of cast iron and oak. [2][3] This ground was improved to give a capacity of 7,000, but it was not owned by Rangers. Ibrox Stadium could be redeveloped shortly (Image: Getty Images) Rangers, it seems, have grand plans for Ibrox. Ibrox hosted the Scotland national football team when Hampden Park was redeveloped in the 1990s, and three Scottish cup finals in the same period, and has also been a concert venue. [8] The design was also cited as a possible cause. These are record breaking sales. [11] This had been first recommended nearly 50 years earlier, after the 1923 FA Cup Final. Christ, that must have been 16-17 years ago!! Going by the earlier words of Dave King, it wont be too far from his mind. Read more about this topic: Ibrox Stadium, It is marvelous indeed to watch on television the rings of Saturn close; and to speculate on what we may yet find at galaxys edge. [53] In January 2008, Rangers announced that they were investigating three options to further develop Ibrox. by , 1981, British Steel, General Steels edition, in English Throwback photographs of early '80s Glasgow found among forgotten stash, A series of throwback photographs showing Glasgow city centre as it was in the early 1980s are enjoying a brand new audience online after lying hidden away for decades, The epic boat chippy near Glasgow with exciting creations and even a 'sail-thru'. See a thread with a prominent journalist below. Not to mention the reiterations of a match day improvements for fans. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Its something were looking at just now. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. [11] The Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds was published in 1973, and legislation was enacted with the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975. Early Medieval stones sit on display at the beautiful Govan Old Church in Glasgow. Prime Stadium Blvd located between W Liberty Street and Pauline Blvd with over 300 feet of frontage. The banking of terracing and increasing of capacity continued into the late 30s. [79] There was a total attendance of 171,000 for the four sessions of play, which set a new record for a rugby sevens tournament. There are areas roofs, within the stands, painting theres a whole bunch of things that we need to be doing there. Plans have been submitted which could see Starbucks take over an empty unit in the shopping centre, allowing it to expand. Very much so at least according to the last two resident Ibrox Chairmen. JOHN BENNETT has revealed Rangers have plans to expand the capacity of Ibrox over the next five years as part of an overhaul of the stadium footprint. [39], In 2016, the club added large banners to the stadium exterior (covering the separate Edmiston House office building, then the Copland Stand/Sandy Jardine Stand corner) depicting images of past players, entitled 'Icons Of Ibrox'. The 64-year-old woman was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital following the crash on Elmbank Street last month. This included adding three additional rows of seats to the rear of the stand and adding more disabled seating taking the capacity of Ibrox Stadium up to 50,987. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. The Glasgow venue is looking at the possibility of adding 5,000 seats to its current capacity of 50,817 without needing to add new tiers onto any of the stands. Glasgow bin men startled as video shows huge rats jumping out of rubbish. [2][8], The next major redevelopment occurred in 1928, after Rangers had won their first double. So much of this is not financial but plain laziness by the club. [2] A definite reason for the disaster was not agreed upon, partly because there was no public inquiry held. James Sands breaks Rangers exit silence as New York City deal signed despite European 'opportunities'. [11][17][18] The first phase of the plan, which began in 1978, was the removal of the east terracing and its replacement with the Copland Road stand. In January 2008, Rangers announced that they were investigating three options to further develop Ibrox. $1,000,000. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Hatate was named cinch Premiership Player of the Month after an influential February. Weve spent a lot of money on that side and weve already committed another several million to improving it.. Rare redevelopment opportunity. The Hoops travel to the SMISA Stadium to face St Mirren on Sunday. After renovations were completed in 1997, the ground was renamed Ibrox Stadium. It wont be in one years time but I dont think its as far away as five years time that you will see a bit more stadium expansion happening.. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Glasgow Rangers Ibrox Stadium car park development of 160 new homes set to be approved. [10] One was auctioned in 2011 for 1,080. Ibrox underwent significant redevelopment in 1928, which saw the construction of the iconic red-brick grandstand, designed by Archibald Leitch. Within Ibrox, visitors can also find the Ibrox trophy room. (Assuming that was for bonds), Why there are toilet pans and urinals in the smoking rooms has always baffled me. Andrew Dickson (@mrandrewdickson) May 25, 2018. [44] Inglis compared Ibrox to Highbury, in that it combined corporate power with a sense of tradition and solidity. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Ibrox Stadium Plans for the redevelopment of Ibrox were modelled on the Westfalenstadion. The first match that was played at the Ibrox stadium was against Heart of Midlothian in December 1899. Then add the number to your contacts as 'Glasgow Live Sport'. [28] Stairtowers leading to the Club Deck (third tier) stand at each end of the Main Stand. Yes tenements but that picture looks like new ones. [58], Ibrox has been a home venue for the Scotland national football team 18 times, the third most of any ground. Painting the toilet walls and the floors is a relative low cost and just basic maintenance . [6] In the first ever public investiture in Scotland, and in front of 100,000, the King awarded medals to servicemen including three Victoria Crosses, 46 Military Medals and 33 Military Crosses. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Home grown defender and former SPFL keeper Gers scout has watched, Absolute dismay at further bad injury news for Rangers. [2] People even re-occupied the damaged area, despite the danger of further collapse. Possibly womans toilet going by the get up of folk in the pic? The Athletic recently reported that the Govan club plan to install a revolutionary new pitch at the famous old ground despite a new playing surface only just being laid for the start of the 2020/21 season. Joe.co.uk spoke to Jon Darch of the Safe Standing Roadshow who explains that Spurs built safe-standing capabilities into their stadium, but it would only increase by c 1800 were legislation to change and safe standing areas approved.. The Light Blues want to create 93 spaces on an area of ground on the east side of the stadium. Prime Stadium Blvd is located between W Liberty Street and Pauline Blvd with over 300 feet of frontage. What do you think about the potential Ibrox Stadium expansion? Longer term, if the demand remains and the clubs finances stabilise with more revenue generated along the way, how realistic would be a potential expansion of Ibrox be? The aftermath of the stadium crush at Ibrox on 2 January 1971. Football Insider reported in March that the club are on course to announce revenues of up to 70million. [2][3] The Main Stand, which has the familiar Leitch style criss-cross balcony and a red-brick facade, seated 10,000 people and provided standing accommodation in an enclosure. A number of other proposals, not always involving Rangers, were made around this time, with various residential plans and even a plan for a supermarket on the site across from the Main Stand on Edmiston Drive failing to get off the ground. It would cost up to 10m and deplete the club financially. Ibrox hosted the Scotland national football team when Hampden Park was redeveloped in the 1990s, and three Scottish cup finals in the same period, and has also been a concert venue. [3] Willie Waddell visited modern grounds in West Germany during the 1974 World Cup and believed that steep terracing and exits, such as Stairway 13, had to be replaced. Here is a history of Rangers Ibrox plans over the years. [11][16], The inquiry and subsequent compensation cases found that Rangers had been inept in their administration and complacent after the incidents in the 1960s. [28] The two stairtowers also support a 146m (479ft) long and 540t (530-long-ton; 600-short-ton) truss, claimed to be the longest and heaviest clear span girder in the world. The unconventional Scottish soccer coach required players to wear a collar, tie, and bowler hat for matches. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [2] Rangers removed the wooden terraces, reducing capacity to 25,000. [22][26], Four columns were built through the existing Main Stand to support the Club Deck, which resulted in approximately 1,000 seats having a restricted view. [28] After opening the Club Deck, Ibrox had a capacity of 44,500. The former St James' Primary in Calton is being redevloped for use as a new Gaelic school and councillors will be asked to agree a name next week. [19], David Murray acquired control of Rangers in November 1988. They couldn't hire a stadium manager to oversee small jobs? Some Rangers fans have been calling for Ibrox Stadium to be expanded to meet demand for tickets from the Rangers faithful. The story of this room filled with soccer treasures dates back to 1959 and includes memorabilia from football rivals across the world. [3] The last match at the old ground was played on 9 December 1899. [3] The club shared Cathkin Park with Third Lanark for the remainder of the 188687 season. Britain's Casino Advisory Panel reviewed bids from eight short-listed cities, including Glasgow, and in 2007 awarded the first license to Manchester. An official club museum will be the main attraction of the facility, which will also house a two-storey club store. Retail 3,050 SF . The stadium now holds 50,817 loyal fans. The Ibrox Disaster sees 66 people die in a crush on Stairway 13 after an Old Firm. The main railway stations in Glasgow, Central and Queen Street, are both approximately two miles from Ibrox. This week all eyes were on Glasgow Central Station as The Piano, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, was on the look out for the UK's best amateur piano players with the winner to play at the Royal Festival Hall.