Scottish FA President Rod Petrie has opened the door for Scotland’s National Stadium, Hampden Park, to undergo renovations.
Over the years, many fans have been left frustrated with Hampden Park and aspects of being a supporter within the ground on a matchday.
As quoted by Glasgow Times, in news that may please some fans, Petrie has opened the door to potential redevelopment as part of the UK’s bid to host the 2030 World Cup.
“Well, the great thing is that it’s now owned by the Scottish FA, and we have the freedom to look at it to improve the supporter experience coming to the venue. That requires a degree of investment.
“We’d also like to invest in the infrastructure too, but we need to be prudent and careful what we do with our members’ money.
“Participation in something like World Cup 2030 could go hand in hand with some funding to invest in the stadium, and that would be very welcome. We can’t take that for granted or make any assumptions on that.
“The other thing we’re able to do with the ownership of the stadium is make sure we can make best use of it between the games we want to host, be that national teams matches or cup games.
“There’s significant demand for concerts that has been pent up because of Covid and other things. We’re probably well placed to try and take advantage of that.
“Again, that would provide welcome income to help support any changes to the stadium, as well as support our members.”
It has been a long time since Hoops fans have been allowed to enter the countries National Stadium for a cup semi/final. But over the past few years, Green and White have become a regular feature at Hampden.
During the Euros, it was made evidently clear by some of the stadiums on show that Hampden was very much behind in the modernisation of football grounds.
Whilst there might be some aspects fans favour with this ground, a common gripe is how far you feel from the action in certain sections.
In the most part, I think this news will be welcomed by most who have made a visit to Hampden in recent years.
Fixing distance from the pitch thing would require massive rebuilding work and the SFA won’t waste money on anything but blazers and sinecures. Expect a lick of paint and a new pie stand.
‘Hamdump ‘ says it all ! It is and never has been fit for 20th C football never mind 21st c .
It is the worst possible experience of watching football – unless you have eyes like an eagle .
The renovations in the 90’s were a waste of £60+ millions – almost all spent on one stand – that for VIPs !
Yes …. Set up for the Suits ….
Try sitting a few rows from the back behind the goals …
Need binoculars to see whose actually on the ball at the other end …..
Toilets ….OMG. An absolute Disgrace….God only knows what foreigners think ….
Leave the Main Dtand and totally rebuild the rest ….
Anything less is a crime …