SHEFFIELD UNITED say they are ready to develop Bramall Lane so they can stage games should England host the 2018 World Cup.
The Blades are to seek planning permission to upgrade their Kop by more
than 3,000 seats, and they are also keen to develop the South Stand as
they aim to increase the capacity of the ground to 40,000.
Chief executive Jason Rockett said: "Over r
ecent years we have upgraded supporters'facilities, have increased the capacity to just under 33,000 and seen the club become the best supported in the Championship.
"We continue to plan for the medium to long-term, putting in place the
infrastructure to support a growing fan base and with an intention of
achieving our main objective, promotion and sustained Premier League
football.
"We have also taken a longer-term view and identified the opportunities
around the South Stand which would enable Sheffield and Bramall Lane to
be a part of any 2018 bid."
KOP THAT: BLADES RAISE THE STAKES
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