http://epltalk.disqus.com/Daily News & Analysis of the English Premier LeagueenTue, 19 Dec 2006 01:49:00 -0000http://www.epltalk.com/the-football-grounds-debate-should-teams-move-or-stay/502#comment-2197522This debate is similar to what has gone on in the States over old baseball parks, in particular with the Red Sox and Fenway Park.<br></br><br>Basically, the bottom line is that the club has to compete financially.</br><br></br><br>The Red Sox have so far kept Fenway Park and done a fabulous job renovating it, but that comes at the expense of charging astronomical ticket prices and alienating a large segment of the population who simply can't afford to go to the game. Even with all the renovations, they will probably need to eventually move to a new park anyway.</br><br></br><br>I think it should also be noted that in places where new stadiums were built, the tradition did not collapse as new ones developed.</br><br></br><br>I think that British teams now are sort of like baseball teams in the 60s and 70s, ditching smaller parks for massive cookie cutter stadiums in an attempt to maximize profit. I think that eventually, like baseball did in the 90s, they will build "retro" stadiums that have a happy medium of traditional atmosphere with modern comfort and convenience.</br>AnonymousTue, 19 Dec 2006 01:49:00 -0000http://www.epltalk.com/the-football-grounds-debate-should-teams-move-or-stay/502#comment-2197521Great site build up buddy and very good news and very nice links avaialble.<br></br><br>can u add my site in ur library or can u display my site which is also football related. And finally Chelsea Sucks</br><br></br><br>my site is</br><br>http://www.earningfresher.blogspot.com</br>Jafar AliSun, 17 Dec 2006 03:05:00 -0000