NEIGHBOURS dwelling subsequent to a stadium named the Premier League’s worst say it’s in determined want of an improve – complaining that it seems to be like a brief constructing.
Householders subsequent to struggling Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium aren’t stunned a brand new examine has ranked it backside of a brand new desk for English soccer’s high flight.
Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium has been ranked because the Premier League’s worstCredit score: BNPS
Analysts have rated all 20 Premier League grounds primarily based on 4 essential elements together with look and matchday expertise.
The Cherries at the moment sit within the relegation zone, with stress mounting on new Spanish supervisor Andoni Iraola regardless of the actual fact he was solely appointed this summer time.
And neighbours aren’t stunned the membership have been positioned so low within the new stadium examine by The Athletic.
Richard Jones, who lives in a indifferent home behind the 11,308-capacity floor’s North Stand, blamed its small measurement.
He pointed to the membership’s rise by means of the divisions over the previous decade, suggesting it might price higher had been they nonetheless within the third tier.
Mr Jones, 49, mentioned: “In comparison with different stadiums within the Premier League, the rating doesn’t shock me.
“I’d think about the dimensions is an enormous issue into why it ranked on the backside.
“For a League One group it serves its goal, however for a Premier League group it’s in want of an improve.
“When you in contrast it to different League One stadiums, it might rank fairly extremely.”
There have been additionally ideas the bottom – beforehand named Dean Courtroom and first opened in 1910 earlier than being renovated in 2001 – nonetheless seemed “momentary”.
Victoria Leamon, 46, mentioned “The stadium itself is ok however I might say it positively seems to be momentary.
“Nevertheless, the environment and accessibility for followers is an efficient factor.”
Michael Veater, 65, additionally agreed with the bottom-place score however insisted he didn’t suppose it an terrible venue.
He mentioned: “It’s not too unhealthy but it surely’s fairly a small stadium in comparison with others, which is why it’d rank low.
“I wouldn’t say it essentially lacks character and even seems to be that momentary.”
However one other resident, who didn’t wish to be named, mentioned: “It’s most likely not the prettiest of buildings.
“You get a variety of noise on match days and parking is usually a nightmare however it’s not that off-putting.”
The Vitality Stadium is within the Boscombe suburb of seaside city Bournemouth, Dorset.
Membership chairman Invoice Foley spoke lately about his hopes of constructing a brand new stadium close by or redeveloping the Vitality, boosting capability to twenty,000.
The bottom was broken by Storm Eunice in February final 12 months, forcing the membership to postpone a match in opposition to Nottingham Forest.
The Solar On-line has approached Bournemouth for remark.
The brand new desk was topped by Tottenham Hotspur’s £1billion, 62,850-seat floor which opened in 2019 and in addition levels NFL matches in addition to pop and rock gigs.
Artists who’ve carried out on the stadium in north London embrace Beyoncé, Weapons N’ Roses and Girl Gaga.
However a separate current examine rated a special Premier League stadium better of the lot, primarily based on environment, the price of a pint, high quality of meals and Google opinions.
British venues akin to Celtic Park, Wembley and Manchester United’s Outdated Trafford made it right into a desk rating the world’s greatest grounds.
The bottom in Dorset got here backside of a brand new desk drawn up by specialistsCredit score: BNPS
Folks dwelling close by say the bottom seems to be ‘momentary’Credit score: BNPS
The 11,308-capacity venue was in-built 1910 and renovated in 2001Credit score: BNPS