A rugby union match between the South Africa national rugby union team and the North of England rugby union team was played at Elland Road on 10 November 1992 which saw South Africa beat the North of England in front of an audience of 14,000. Additionally, you can read about what is included in the Hospitality options, find out about the stadium's parking information & details & buy event tickets on this Elland Road Seating map page. It makes the game enjoyable. "If you look at the revenues that the bigger clubs are generating, Spurs are. 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Alternatively bus numbers 51, 52 and 55 run from the city centre to Elland Road, though they are suspended an hour before and an hour after the match so make sure you get there with plenty of time to spare! In addition when Sheffield Wednesday faced Sheffield United in the 1993 FA Cup semi-final the venue was originally planned to be Elland Road but was switched to Wembley Stadium following protests from both clubs and their supporters that the stadium was too small to host such a fixture, the risk of crowd trouble were the fixture to be played at Elland Road and due to London clubs Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal having their semi-final at Wembley it was perceived the London clubs would receive an unfair advantage for the FA Cup final.[43]. Now the Athletic's Leeds correspondent Phil Hay suggests the plan might be even bigger, focusing around two grandstands. Leeds United announce ambitious stadium redevelopment plans The club are looking to extend Elland Road to a 50,000 capacity, which would make it the ninth biggest ground in the country. [1][62][63][64], Elland Road hosted two matches of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Some shots of the 1974 Elland Road were shot at other locations to make the film look more in keeping with that era. photo: AP / Duane Burleson, File. However, after naming an ice hockey team, Leeds Lasers, to play at the arena, the project was shelved. August sees work start on a 5,000 capacity stand on the west side of the ground. From the South the M1 will take you straight to the M621, whilst from the East you want go on the A64 to the A1 then follow the directions from the North. "They fall under the title of Vision Elland Park. The club finished in the top four places for the next ten seasons and Elland Road hosted its first televised game a league fixture against Everton on 20 March 1965 and Leeds were 41 winners. Two of Leeds' West Yorkshire rivals have also used Elland Road as their temporary 'home'. Elland Road on Google Maps: click here From the North: A1, M1, A639 to Leeds. This would be achieved by removing the executive boxes and replacing them with seating, however, this work was never started due to Ken Bates selling the club in 2012. Due to the redevelopment of their traditional home of Headingley Stadium, the Rhinos will begin the 2018 Super League campaign with two league fixtures at Elland Road. In the 1988 Yorkshire County Cup final, they beat Castleford Tigers 3312. City experienced financial hardships jeopardising the club's future but after much uncertainty, an offer of 1,000 and an annual rental of 250 was accepted for the ground. Various parts of Elland Road have been renovated and improved in recent times, most recently in the 2011-2012 season, so you'll be pleasantly surprised at how good the facilities are at a stadium that was originally built in 1897. Elland Road is a football stadium in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, which has been the home of Premier League club Leeds United since the club's formation in 1919. This venue would have accommodated basketball, ice hockey, pop concerts and other events. Elland Road has excellent hospitality options befitting one of the finest locations in the city of Leeds. [70] Fullerton Park also held greyhound racing from 1927 to 1938. It exudes a very cosy kind of ambience. Take A6110 from roundabout into Elland Road. In the 1920s, the South Stand terrace was covered with a wooden barrel-shaped roof and came to be known as the Scratching Shed. Leeds train station is around a 35 minute walk from the . None of the designs were acted on. Schemes developed previously on the Elland Road site have included a new West Stand & works to unify the appearance of the existing stadium. The following month, the club's 33,250 season ticket holders were asked to vote on the proposed relocation. The concourses are pleasant enough, with places to grab a snack or a quick drink before kick-off and at half-time. The third was a 21 win over Romania on 18 June 1996. The pitch measures approximately 115 yards (105m) long by 74 yards (68m) wide, with run-off space on each side. There would be hotels on the site of the shop. Delivery of the Transforming Cities Fund Manvers Way - Wath Cycle Scheme. It is currently the oldest two-tiered stand at Elland Road, having been built in 1957 after the previous stand burnt down, ironically forcing Charles' sale as the club needed the funds to pay for a new stand. And as for matchday tips, get pissed. No significant changes were made to Elland Road in the 1930s, and 1940s, although it did see some large attendances. Bus - The R2 is a match day only shuttle bus service that runs from opposite the train station out to the ground. For the 190203 season the Association football team, Leeds Woodville of the Leeds League, shared the ground with Holbeck RLFC in the 190203 season, but Holbeck went under in 1904 after losing a play-off against St. Helens and the ground was put on the market. Angus Kinnear: Leeds looking at first phase of Elland Road redevelopments. [76], Elland Road was used as a substitute for the old Wembley Stadium for scenes in the 2010 film The King's Speech,[77] which was nominated for 12 Oscars, three of which were for its stars Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter.[78]. Former a Bewleys, the Clayton has a fitness centre, a restaurant, meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi. Elland Road, home to Leeds United is an all-seater stadium, with a capacity of 40,204. The newspaper has reported on its website that Angus Kinnear is leading the charge with another board member, Peter Lowy expected to play an influential role once work begins. There was a training track for the players that ran the length of the stand, dressing and official's rooms and a motor garage. [84] This is around a 35-minute walk, but taxis and buses run from outside the station to the ground. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. Elland Road has also hosted four of Leeds Rhinos World Club Challenge matches. Top image is North West Corner. Full-day Tours from 23.00 per adult The area Elland Road Beeston, Leeds LS11 0ES England Best nearby Restaurants 1,031 within 3 miles The Old Peacock 134 507 ft Bar Thai British Graveleys Fish and Chips 141 376 ft Seafood Fast food British Dolce Vita Craft & Kitchen 59 0.4 mi Cafe European Vegetarian Friendly See all [23] On 27 October 2008, the club released plans for redevelopment behind the East Stand containing a 350-room hotel, a covered arcade with shops, bars, and restaurants; extended and improved facilities for business conferences and events, a megastore, office block and nightclub. In 2021, Elland Road was selected to host the 2022 Challenge Cup triple header on the men's semi-finals and women's final.[58]. [5] The stadium is the 14th largest football stadium in England. Nov 18, 2011 | News. Leeds City play their first game at Elland Road losing 2-0 to Hull City in a friendly. Granary Wharf, 2 Wharf Approach, Leeds, LS1 4BR. Other plans included a shopping centre, ice rink, cricket hall, cinema, nightclub, caf, restaurant, waterpark, leisure centre and shops. It was previously known as the Gelderd End or Kop and was originally a standing terrace, it was renamed in 1994 in honour of the club's most successful manager and former player, Don Revie. On completion, it was the largest cantilever stand in the world, holding 10,000 spectators in the lower tier and a further 7,000 in the upper tier. In September 1991, the South-East corner was opened, joining the South and Lowfields Stands providing a full corner stand for away supporters. Elland Road Leads the Ultimate Trading Experience Marching on the road to progress with us has never been easier. Twenty-seven per cent said they would go slightly higher and pay 40-49, whereas 18 per cent would like cheaper tickets between 20-29. Two years later another fire started after a Central League match against Preston North End affecting the West Stand. City started that season brightly, but scandal arose involving illegal payments to players during the war years and the club was expelled from the Football League after only eight games. Panorama do Elland Road seen from Tribuna East. [85] The table gives a summary of the attendance figures of all Leeds United's league games in every season since the turn of the century. Hunslet rugby league club shared the stadium from the 19831995 after the ground at the Elland Road Greyhound Stadium in Beeston closed in 1982 (from 1980 to 1982 the club played at the Mount Pleasant ground in Batley). Bradford City used Elland Road for three matches after 11 May 1985 when a fire consumed a stand at Valley Parade during a match against Lincoln City. It will be over 100million to renovate the West Stand and build it to a 55,000 capacity. If youd rather then you can also buy them over the phone by calling the ticket office directly. The results were as follows; * Melbourne Storm stripped of their 2010 WCC title in the wake of their salary cap breach. [40], In August 2001, when Leeds were still a leading Premier League side, chairman Peter Ridsdale unveiled plans for the club to relocate to a 50,000-seat stadium in Skelton. Tours start at various times throughout the day, especially on match days. Leeds United handed major boost with green light for Elland Road development - Leeds Live New floodlights at Leeds Uniteds Elland Road stadium have been given the green light by Leeds City Council. A new structure mirroring the East Stand would have seated around 12,000 people. Tours need to be booked in advance so make sure you get in touch with the club before you want to go on one. Leeds received the ownership of Elland Road once again in 1998, when the new owners, Leeds Sporting Company agreed to pay 10million to buy back the stadium from Leeds City Council. [33] The South-East Corner seats 1,710 fans and was used to house the away fans until they were moved to the West Stand. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. A banqueting suite at the rear of the west stand, with a conference centre, was opened in April 1992. [25], On 16 December 2009, the host cities and stadia to be used if England won the right to host the 2018 World Cup were revealed. The ground was used during the Great War as a venue for drill and shooting practice until the 191920 season commenced. [24] On 6 November 2008, the city council announced it would not be building the proposed Leeds Arena on council owned land adjacent to the ground. 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Each stone will be engraved with the legends keys stats and achievements during their career's with Leeds United. Curated and brought to you by TheStadiumBusiness team at Xperiology. On 23 April 2020 the club announced that the stand would be named after Norman Hunter, who had died on 20 April.[35]. The increase in . GitHub export from English Wikipedia. The estimated costs were between 50million and 75million to re-build the Lowfields with a 7,500 all-seater stand and construct a peripheral 2,000-seater sports stadium adjacent to the stand. [8] The 1982 Challenge Cup Final Replay between Widnes and Hull FC was played there. A General view of the outside of Elland Road. [55], Elland Road has also hosted 15 rugby league internationals. In summer 1982, Leeds sold Elland Road to Leeds City Council for 2.5m, and the council granted the club a 125-year lease. The home of the Whites has already undergone many changes, with new floodlights being installed for the 2-1 defeat against West Ham on Friday. Greenfield Investment is owned by the Leeds United club chairman, Final five home games this season played behind closed doors due to impact of. The family area was moved from the South Stand and originally spanned the full lower tier; however, this was altered by Ken Bates and there are now two sections, one at either end of the lower tier for club members and season ticket holders attending matches with children. After a board meeting, the directors decided to launch a public appeal to build a new stand with assistance from Leeds City Council. Leeds fans have been having their say on what they think should happen with the expansion, with over 5,000 supporters taking part in our survey to ask what they wanted to see happen. When England were picked to host Euro 96, the most recent men's international tournament held in the country, Elland Road was selected as one of the eight venues. In March 2011, the East Stand Development began phase one of a five-phase redevelopment project which included an extension to the East Stand Upper's main concourse along with the addition of 25 executive boxes and a modern upgrade to the external appearance of the stand; whilst this created extra corporate facilities and more room on the concourse, it in-turn reduced the East Stand Upper's capacity by around 2,500 seats, thus leaving the overall capacity of the ground to stand at just under 38,000 seats.