if the Millennium Stadium has a closed roof why is the pitch in such a state?
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I'm suprised we haven't had a load of answers from our Welsh colleagues here.\n\nThere are a number of reasons. As your first respondent has said there is not enough air circulation, however this is not the major reason or cause, although it is a factor.\n\nWhen the project was originally conceived, the idea was that the pitch would be grown on a large number of pallets. It was also planned that there would be more than one pitch, the idea being that as one pitch became worn, the pallets making it up would be removed and new pitch installed that had been growing outside for some months in natural conditions. The worn pitch would then be taken away and allowed to recover in natural conditions, so that it could be used again at a later date.\n\nThis was a good idea apart from two things which had been overlooked. The first was the difficulty of ensuring that all the pallets of turf were at the same height and level, when installed, to provide an even playing surface and the second was the length of time it would take for the turf at the edge of the pallets to knit together with the ajoining pallets of turf. This was never resolved and resulted in the pitch being relaid in situ inside the stadium to overcome the uneveness issue.\n\nAgain a good idea as long as growing conditions inside the stadium are adequate. A further two problems here. The roof, when open, only uncovers the pitch area. This means that only when the sun is at its highest point in the sky, around midday for two and a half hours, does it shine onto the playing area. Not the best conditions for an ideal grass growing environment. The second point is that due to a dispute with Cardiff RFC, a piece of land that was going to be part of the stadium was unable to be purchased. This meant that although the original intention had been to have the pitch aligned East to West, therby allowing maximum sunlight into the stadium down its length, it had to be aligned North South, meaning that the only the narrowest width of the roof was available to admit sunlight. Then, as stated previously, there is not enough air circulation to allow the pitch to dry properly.\n\nI have been to the stadium many times and the problems with the pitch are a shame because it is a magnificent stadium.\n\nDon't get me started on what is wrong with the bars! Suffice to say that the stadium authorities boast they can pour/serve approximately 70,000 pints an hour. All very well, however assuming the crowd is 70,000, of which 20,000 at least are going to be male of drinking age, this does not compute in terms of a fifteen minute half time break, with 20,000 trying to get at least two pints down their necks.
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It seems that the skycam operator is instructed to keep the camera behind the ball.  And if it happens they have a replay.  Definitely check out my source.
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Yeah saw that; qute amusing. They might have to introduce same rules as they do for overhead wires on golf courses; play from where it lies.\n\nCant remember but saw Mike Hussey hit a cricket shot that hit the closed roof in Melbourne; not sure what the rule there was .. could have been dead ball and bowl again.
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Football pitches are always of the same size unlike cricket grounds. but Emirates stadium is bigger than highbury thats why the pitch appears wider.
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The East Stand will be converted into flats, which are on sale. Some members of the squad, & Wenger himself as well apparently, have already bought a few of these. Some are still available.\n\nThe pitch itself, will remain, but as a garden.\n\nThe rest of the place will be demolished. As someone else has said, most of the stuff (ranging from the Jumbotrons, the PA system, the furniture, floodlights, parts of the turf itself & loads more) is going to be auctioned over the next 2 months.\n\n\nArsenal themselves move to Emirates Stadium which is just around the corner from their current home...\n\nBest've luck in your new home Gooners!
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Well when the new Wembly is finally ready it won't just be used for "special occasions" such as the FA Cup Final. It is used for International football matches, lower division playoff games and other events such as large music concerts. There were a couple of years where Arsenal actually played their European games there and when London had an NFL Europe team, the London Monarchs, they played their games there. As for the Millenium stadium, it is the home of the Welsh rugby team and has held events such as boxing and also music concerts. They are like the English/Welsh equivalents of Madison Square Garden I suppose...
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Major stadium disasters \n\n\n\nNEW YORK (AP) -- Following is a list of major stadium disasters: \n\nApril 5, 1902 - Glasgow, Scotland; 25 killed and 517 injured when the West Stand at Ibrox Park collapses during an international between England and Scotland. The game ends in a 1-1 draw but is later stricken from official records. \n\nMarch 9, 1946 - Bolton, England; 33 people are killed and over 400 injured when a wall collapses at Burden Park before an English FA Cup match between Bolton Wanderers and Stoke City. The collapse crushes fans together and sparks a stampede. \n\nMarch 30, 1955 - Santiago, Chile; Six died when 70,000 tried to jam into the stadium for the finals of the South American soccer tournament. Argentina beat Chile 1-0. \n\nMay 24, 1964 - Lima, Peru; 318 people are killed and another 500 injured in riots at National Stadium after Argentina beats Peru in an Olympic qualifying match. The pandemonium breaks out when the referee disallows a Peruvian goal in the final two minutes. \n\nJune 23, 1968 - Buenos Aires, Argentina; 74 peopleare killed and over 150 injured following a first-division game between River Plate and Boca Juniors when fans trying to leave the stadium mistakenly head toward a closed exit and are crushed against the doors by other fans unaware of the closed passageway. \n\nJan. 2, 1971 - Glasgow, Scotland; 66 people are killed and 140 are injured when brriers in Ibrox Stadium collapse near the end of a match between Celtic and Rangers and fans are crushed. The incident occurs when fans leaving the stadium are met by a group trying to return after hearing that Rangers had scored an equalizer. \n\nMarch 4, 1971 - Salvador, Brazil; A fight and a wild rush broke out in the grandstands, killing four and injuring 1,500. \n\nFeb. 17, 1974 - Cairo, Egypt; Crowds attempting to enter a club game broke down barriers and 49 people were trampled to death. \n\nOct. 31, 1976 - Yaounde, Cameroon; After a penalty kick was awarded to Cameroon in a World Cup qualifying match vs. the Congo, the Congolese goalie attacked the Gambian referee. A fight broke out and the president of Cameroon, watching the game at home on television, sent in paratroopers by helicopter. Two bystanders died. \n\nDec. 6, 1976 - Port-au-Prince, Haiti; At a World Cup qualifier between Haiti and Cuba, the visitors scored and a Haitian fan set off a firecracker. Fans thought it was gunfire and panicked, knocking down a soldier, whose gun went off and killed a small boy and girl in the crowd. Further panic caused two people to be trampled to death, and one man died jumping over a wall. The soldier committed suicide. \n\nOct. 20, 1982 - Moscow; 340 are reportedly killed at a European Cup match between Soviet club Spartak Moscow and Haarlem of the Netherlands. Police are blamed for pushing fans down a narrow, icy staircase before the end of the match. When a late goal is scored, exiting fans try to re-enter the stadium and create a "human mincer." Moscow officials dispute the claims made in the publication of the Soviet Sports Committee, saying only 61 died and police did not push fans. \n\nMay 11, 1985 - Bradford, England; 56 people die when a cigarette stub ingnites a stadium's wooden terrace section and fire engulfs the structure. \n\nMay 29, 1985 - Brussels, Belgium; 39 people are killed at the European Champions Cup Final at Heysel Stadium when riots beak out and a wall separating rival fans of England's Liverpool and Italy's Juventus of Turin collapses. \n\nMarch 10, 1987 - Tripoli, Libya; 20 people are killed when paic-stricken fans flee knife-wielding ruffians and trigger the collapse of a wall. (This report conflicted with those from the Libyan state news agency JANA, which said two people were killed and 16 were hospitalized.) \n\nMarch 12, 1988 - Katmandu, Nepal; At least 93 peole are killed and more than 100 injured when fans fleeing a hailstorm stampede into locked stadium exits. \n\nApril 15, 1989 - Sheffield,
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The match has been played on daylight.\nHere is a rare picture, showing it.\nhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/photo_galleries/football/1963308.stm
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Because this is the last season they are playing at Higbury before moving to the Emirates stadium.  To pay tribute to Highbury they reverted back to their original maroon strip.  Next season they will be back in red and white
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jharkand is extreamly hot....england cant win there due to climatic conditions. and there wont be any swing as well because of heat. so england will not win. so they cant win both the matches
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In europe a lot of teams own thier stadiums.Like,Barca(Neu Camp),Valencia(Mestalla),AC Milan(San Siro),Juventes(Delli Albi),Real Madrid(Sentiagou Bernabiou),Manchester United(Mellinium Stadium),Arsenal(Hiegbury),& many other teams which I don't remmember now.In Africa,the most of the teams don't own the Stadium,In egypt as an example,AL Ahly,the greatest team in Africa,the stadium which they play thier official matches at is not them,it's Cairo International Stadium,it's owned by the Country & they rent it.They have a small stadium which hold the youth games & friendly matches.In many other countries,the greatest teams in the country which be one or two plays on the stadium of teh country.\nI hope I covered your question.\n:)
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If they were completely below ground, they players couldn't see the game.  If they were completely above ground, then the fans in the first row couldn't see.  Its also an easy way to access the locker rooms below.
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The Astrodome in Texas was the first to have a roof. The fake grass used in many fields was also named after this stadium. The first ballpark with a retractable roof was SkyDome, now the Rogers Centre. No rain delays in Toronto.
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the olympic stadium in barcelona will always stand.  Not so much as it is historical, but today it serves as the home field for the Barcelona soccer team.  I have been there a few years ago, and I cannot imagine that this facility will be knocked down, the training facilities are still state of the art, and it is upkept very well.  it is too historical, and important at this time for it to be knocked down.  My guess it will continue to be in use to train future athletes and host barcelona soccer games.
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The Millennium Stadium is in Cardiff in Wales, The (half built) Wembley Stadium is in London in England. The Millennium Stadium has been used for the last 5 years to host Major finals in England because Wembley has been under construction. It's meant to be ready for next Year but I wouldn't bet on it.
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What they mean is that when a baseball game doesn't sell at least a certain number of tickets to the game, networks have to blackout the broadcast of the game for areas close to the stadium.\n\nIt's designed to incourage people to go to the game instead of just watching it on tv.