FA Cup Quarter-Final Results

Richards breaking the deadlock 16 minutes from time against Reading

Birmingham City 2 - 3 Bolton
Elmander 21, Jerome 38, Davies (pen) 66, Phillips 80, Lee 90.

Manchester United 2 - 0 Arsenal
Fabio da Silva 28, Rooney 49.

Stoke City 2 - 1 West Ham United
Huth 12, Piquionne 30, Higginbotham 63.

Manchester City 1 - 0 Reading
Richards 74.

Olympic Stadium - For Fighters or Strugglers.

Fellow blog readers, after quite some time off blogging, I have decided to return with a key feature in the news - besides Mubarek's resignation. The decision over the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 London Olympics.


The two teams fighting for the stadium are; West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspurs. 


In my opinion Tottenham deserve the stadium due to the financial aspects. They would be guaranteeing full capacity almost every fortnight allowing income due to ticket prices. It also adds as another stadium for a World Cup to be played in, creating income through advertising and several matches being played there. Lastly, Champions League football will be added to the long list of possible events there. The only downside is Tottenham want to demolish the running track, therefore turning the stadium into a purely football, or rugby, venue.


On the other hand, the stadium could easily be given to West Ham United (the favourites) because they will be maintaining the running track, which will allow the prestigious stadium to be used as a football/rugby/athletics ground. However the financial benefits, in my opinion, are not as great due to the fact West Ham will not be able to offer sell out crowds (60,000) as they, at the moment, seem to be taking a turn down a division to the nPower Championship. Furthermore, they cannot offer Champions League football. The upside is the ground can be used for numerous events and will link a newly regenerated Stratford, to a newly regenerated West Ham United.


These are my opinions, I am curious to hear what you have to say about this dilemma. Post your comments below.