Monthly Archives: July 2009
Why Hull is a great Host City Choice
I feel Hull is a great choice it has great transport links for starters. The port linking it with Europe through Holland and Belgium and Humberside airport linked to destinations across Europe, whilst the train provides access from London, Liverpool, … Continue reading
Elland Road Potential 2018 Venue
Elland Road, the home of Leeds United, was built in 1897, to be the home of Leeds City. Bankruptcy caused the government to intervene and take possession of the stadium. In 1919 after World War 1 it became home to … Continue reading
What are the chances of a succesful Liverpool host bid for 2018/2022?
As cities across England prepare for the upcoming World Cup bids some of the most hotly contested rivalries in the country will have to be put to side. Liverpool FC and Everton FC will have to work together to put forward a … Continue reading
What are the chances of a successful Milton Keynes host bid for 2018?
Whilst it’s fair to say Milton Keynes isn’t one of the most popular places in England, the large Buckinghamshire town nevertheless has a good chance of holding at least one World Cup game, providing England’s bid is successful. The Style … Continue reading
Milton Keynes submit bid document to the FA
It’s a whopping 88 pages long and packed full of brilliant reasons why Milton Keynes should be open for the world. A huge document – outlining MK’s bid to become a World Cup 2018 host city – has now been … Continue reading
What are the chances of a successful Leicester host bid for 2018/2022?
Leicester: City of Contrasts The UK’s tenth most populous city has officially expressed its interest in becoming a host for the 2018 World Cup. City officials have teamed up with past World Cup stars Peter Shilton and Gary Lineker in … Continue reading
What are the chances of a successful Newcastle/Gateshead host bid for 2018/2022
If charm and warmth were the criteria for bidding to host World Cup games, NewcastleGateshead would be awarded the final itself. Steeped in history and nostalgia in a region that is notorious for its passion, NewcasteGateshead offers an atmosphere that … Continue reading
What are the chances of a successful London host bid for 2018/2022
At present, London is the only city in England that would be guaranteed some involvement in the 2018 World Cup if the country was to win the bid. This is because the final would take place at the host country’s … Continue reading
What are the chances of a successful Birmingham host bid for 2018/2022?
Birmingham: a city in the heart of England, offers a hearty welcome to football’s family when it makes its overdue pilgrimage home. Yet is this a city capable of helping the nation showcase the greatest tournament of them all?
Beckenbauer boosts England 2018 bid
Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer has given England’s World Cup bid a huge boost after claiming that the country has everything in place and could host the tournament tomorrow if necessary. Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup with Germany as a … Continue reading
