Spurs release stadium images

Tottenham have revealed the first images of the design for their new stadium and chairman Daniel Levy hopes the ground will come to be regarded as one of the finest in Europe.

Spurs confirmed at the end of October that they intended to build a 60,000-capacity ground near their current White Hart Lane home.

The initial designs, developed by KSS, have now been released with the supporters set to be in close proximity to the pitch.

An emphasis will also be placed on atmosphere and experience and the roof has been designed to focus noise back onto the crowd and onto the pitch.

"The brief I gave the architects was to design an iconic stadium that would be one of the best in Europe," explained Levy.

"My over-riding priority is to re-create the terrific atmosphere we have at the current stadium, within a world class stadium that offers state-of -the-art facilities.

"This means designing a stadium which has supporters as close as possible to the field of play and not simply looking to chase headline capacity.

Experience

"Our fans will find themselves closer to the pitch than at any other comparable stadium in the UK. This design puts fan experience first.

"In addition to the stadium, we are designing great facilities within the overall masterplan that will add positively to the local environment and locality, components that can play a role in the regeneration of the wider area."

The plans will enable Tottenham to remain at their current site throughout construction and Levy believes the new stadium will benefit the club.

He added: "Development projects on this scale take a long time from the initial starting point to final completion.

"Any new stadia we have seen recently would have been designed at least eight to ten years ago. We are designing for our future and this stadium design has been described as the first of the next generation of stadia.

"This development is more than just somewhere where the team can play football. The Northumberland Development Project will deliver substantial investment for the future of the Borough and will benefit the community.

"It's about leaving a legacy for this great club and, once delivered, I hope all our fans around the world will be very proud."