Tottenham new stadium latest: Club deny issue with 1billion arena despite reported ‘setback’ as there is ‘no space for corners’

Tottenham new stadium latest: Club deny issue with 1billion arena despite reported ‘setback’ as there is ‘no space for corners’
Tottenham have allayed fears over another ‘setback’ with their new stadium as they attempt to open the stunning ground before the end of the season.Spurs hope to play their final five Premier League home matches at the 1billion arena this term, which means they will move in to the ground next month.@Lilywhite_Rose2

Tottenham hope to move into their new stadium before the end of the season

However, the latest setback has brought ridicule to the north London club.According to The Sun, Tottenham have become aware of a lack of turf around the pitch to allow players to take corner kicks, with just a foot of turf at each corner.Other Premier League grounds have more than double this space for corner kicks, according to the report. Tottenham have been beset by consistent delays to their ground, with the club originally hoping to have moved in last September.

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However, they remain at Wembley having called England’s national stadium home since the beginning of last season.Despite the report claiming a potential delay due to the corner issue, a club spokesperson allayed such fears.The spokesperson said: “As you would expect, all aspects have been tested and this is not an issue.”getty2

The ground is all but finished, but cannot be used until awarded the correct safety certificates

Tottenham earlier this week denied reports which claimed their new ground will be called the ‘Nike Arena’.The name was revealed by Richard Keys and Andy Gray on their beIN SPORTS show, but sources from the Premier League club branded the name incorrect.

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