Spurs confirm 60,000-seater stadium

Updated 08.05 Thu Oct 30 2008

Keywords: Spurs, Tottenham

Tottenham have confirmed they are going to build a new 60,000-capacity stadium near White Hart Lane.

Spurs announced further details of the Northumberland Development Project in their financial results released to the stock market.

Other sites were considered but ultimately it was decided their current location, plus land adjacent to it, was the most suitable option

The plans include a large-scale development incorporating leisure facilities, public space and housing as well as the new stadium.

Chairman Daniel Levy's statement said: "The scheme includes the current site and adjoining land with the stadium sited largely to the north of the existing one."

While the club's financial results made positive reading - for the year ending June 30 2008 turnover was up 11 per cent and the building of a new training centre is expected to start next year - it will undoubtedly be the stadium plans which please supporters most.

The Tottenham board pushed ahead with proposals for a larger stadium with a season ticket waiting list of around 22,000 but were conscious of the importance of remaining in the Haringey area.

Other sites were considered but ultimately it was decided their current location, plus land adjacent to it, was the most suitable option.