Bristolface Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Was at a gig last night, and my mate turned up asking if I had heard Plymouth had stuck in a bid for world cup football, thought he was pulling my leg, till I recovered from the beer this morn and stuck my lap top on to find this. to be fair their bid is some what late, and would say ours is a few stages ahead, having Fifa already come to Bristol for a look around. But you never know, though imagine how bad the roads are going south in the summer with out a World cup game as well. Plymouth is one of at least 16 cities bidding to host World Cup matches Plymouth Argyle football club is to bid to bring World Cup football matches to Devon. The club is leading a consortium bid to become a host city for the 2018 World Cup, should England should be chosen to host the tournament. The Football Association (FA) is in charge of selecting host cities. At least 15 others are making bids. Argyle's bid is anticipated to include proposals for a new 40,000-plus seat stadium and modern training facilities. Historically, Devon and Cornwall have been overlooked when major tournaments have come to the UK. Douglas Fletcher PWCBL chairman These would be built near Plymouth for teams competing in 2018, including sites in South Devon and Cornwall. The Pilgrims [Argyle's nickname] are also expected to submit proposals which would see investments in transport, hotel and leisure facilities. Argyle will head a consortium of regional supporters, including Plymouth City Council, Devon County Council, Cornwall Council, the University of Plymouth and the Plymouth City Development Company. The bid will be managed by a company called Plymouth World Cup Bid Ltd (PWCBL). Economic impact Proposals have to be submitted to the FA by November and successful host cities will be announced early next year. Douglas Fletcher, PWCBL chairman, said: "Historically, Devon and Cornwall have been overlooked when major tournaments have come to the UK. "Being a host city in 2018 would be an enormous honour for the people of Plymouth and a hugely positive experience for football fans throughout the South West." Becoming a host city is also expected to have a positive knock-on effect for the local economy. Councillor Vivien Pengelly, Leader of Plymouth City Council, said: "A successful bid would have a catalytic impact on the economy and fabric of both Plymouth and the wider region." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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