[11][16] A public inquiry discounted this initial story. One of the proposals would have resulted in a capacity of 70,000, by replacing three of the stands with a bowl-type structure. [32] The Jumbotron screens were replaced in 2011 with modern LED screens. After all, developments are nothing new at Ibrox (see timeline at the bottom of this article). [28] It was not a happy interlude for Scotland fans, however, as the team failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1970. Vibrant paintings stretch across 600 feet of derelict railway. They were serious about the plans, with the Albion Car Park identified as a suitable location for the 168,000-square ft complex and planning permission granted by Glasgow City Council. [8] The architectural significance of the Main Stand was reflected when it became a Category B listed building in 1987. [28] After opening the Club Deck, Ibrox had a capacity of 44,500. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Follow us on Twitter to get the latest on the world's hidden wonders. Ibrox hosted the Scotland national football team when Hampden Park was redeveloped in the 1990s, and three Scottish cup finals in the same period, and has also been a concert venue. [3] After hints by the landlords that they wished to develop the site, Rangers left in February 1887. [38] On 16 July 2014 the club paid a lasting tribute to Sandy Jardine by renaming the Govan Stand in his honour. Ibrox Stadium: Rangers Ticket Centre and Away Bus Car Park being turned into parking spaces: The Albion Car Park to be halved for housing: Things that the club already have improved off the pitch: Rangers Training Centre Ibrox - Dressing Rooms Tunnel Area Players Lounge New Kitchen Referee's Room Glasgow bin men startled as video shows huge rats jumping out of rubbish. Ibrox underwent significant redevelopment in 1928, which saw the construction of the iconic red-brick grandstand, designed by Archibald Leitch. [70], Ibrox has been used for athletics competitions, Empire Games, and concerts, including performances by Simple Minds (1986), Frank Sinatra (1990),[6][71] Rod Stewart (1995),[72] Elton John (1998),[73] Billy Joel (also 1998),[73] Bon Jovi (1996, 2003 & 2007)[74] and Harry Styles (2022). It was designed by Archibald Leitch. [19] Rangers also adopted the American technique of analysing the types of fans in each area of the stadium and adjusted their food stalls accordingly. [44] Inglis compared Ibrox to Highbury, in that it combined corporate power with a sense of tradition and solidity. [53] In January 2008, Rangers announced that they were investigating three options to further develop Ibrox. [22][26], Four columns were built through the existing Main Stand to support the Club Deck, which resulted in approximately 1,000 seats having a restricted view. It was redeveloped in the early 1990s with the addition of the Club Deck and seating in the enclosure. They famously helped raise money for a major development in the last 70s and early 80s. That doesnt mean we cant dream. Take it you have never went for a few pints before the game? See. At this time Scotland had the three largest purpose-built football stadia in the world. [59][note 2] The first Ibrox Park (188799) hosted three internationals, giving an overall Ibrox total of 21. Funds will be raised through the sale of half of the Albion Car Park, with New Edmiston House at the heart of Rangers plans for their 150th anniversary as a club. The aftermath of the stadium crush at Ibrox on 2 January 1971. [44] The middle tier is split into front and rear sections, while the enclosure is split into east and west sections, either side of the retractable tunnel cover.[43][44]. We have a bigger support, we have higher earning potential, and as far as attendances are concerned we have larger room to grow. [17][19][21] Season ticket sales rose from 7,000 in 1986 to over 30,000 in the 1990s,[22] while commercial income increased from 239,000 in 1986 to over 2 million in 1989. After renovations were completed in 1997, the ground was renamed Ibrox Stadium. Rangers fans helped fund it through the revolutionary Rangers football pools. The Club Deck, an approx. The Light Blues want to create 93 spaces on an area of ground on the east side of the stadium. The Light Blues have allowed the midfielder to return to his parent club early ahead of the start of the new MLS season. Anyone who doesnt watch back games we lose? [2][5] Celtic Park, built in 1892, was more advanced, however. Since the redevelopments to Celtic Park and Hampden Park were completed in the late 1990s, Ibrox has had the smallest capacity of the three major stadiums in Glasgow. Its something were looking at just now. Rangers fans helped fund it through the revolutionary Rangers football pools. [79] There was a total attendance of 171,000 for the four sessions of play, which set a new record for a rugby sevens tournament. New design increases capacity to 63,000. All planned teacher strikes have been suspended after a new pay offer was presented by the Scottish Government. A stadium redevelopment fund - the first modern development being funded by the support too - would be an excellent idea. C2B business service district zoning allows for multiple uses, including mixed-use, retail, office, multi-family, or car dealership. [20], This all changed when a new regime, chaired by David Holmes, took control of Rangers in 1986. Most Rangers fans will be able to tell you the issue with expansion plans; proximity to the Clyde river which would restrict the ability to lower the pitch, and the way in which the corners were filled in during David Murrays tenure to accommodate large screens. [11] On 2 January 1939, the Old Firm game against Celtic attracted a crowd of 118,567, the record attendance for any league match played in Britain. [3][17] The cut in capacity and boardroom changes led to radical plans by architects Miller Partnership, which were published in November 1977. I went to the new year game at Ibrox on 2 January, a bleak Saturday afternoon. Christ, that must have been 16-17 years ago!! This week all eyes were on Glasgow Central Station as The Piano, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, was on the look out for the UK's best amateur piano players with the winner to play at the Royal Festival Hall. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [50] Rangers had to take action in 1996 to prevent their fans in the upper deck from throwing items at visitors. They couldn't hire a stadium manager to oversee small jobs? [63][64], During these periods of redevelopment to Hampden, Ibrox also hosted the 1997 Scottish Cup Final,[65] and the 1994[44] and 1997 Scottish League Cup Finals. All rights reserved. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. toilets aint a big issue for me. An official club museum will be the main attraction of the facility, which will also house a two-storey club store. Starbucks set to move to bigger shop as St Enoch Centre plan lodged. Were making this bridge from a recovery phase to a growth phase. The redevelopment was completed in 1981. The casino was planned to be accompanied by a Rangers-themed leisure complex. It's that simple really. [22] This was a highly complex process, as the Main Stand facade had become a listed building and Murray wanted the existing structure to remain open during construction. Andrew Dickson (@mrandrewdickson) May 25, 2018. Glasgow shop sign blunder warns customers against 'consummation of food and drink'. Dimo's Deli & Donuts. [33], Rangers became insolvent in February 2012 and was unable to reach a company voluntary arrangement with its creditors, principally HM Revenue and Customs. Without howling Sevco, the main argument against is finance. Ibrox has been bursting at the seams for a few years now, fans showing unwavering support for their club to get them back on top and stadium expansion has never been far from a topic of conversation. There are longer-term plans that might be able to add more seating but Im going to describe that as mid-term as we want to do Edmiston House, we want to get that museum up and running.. Football Insider reported in March that the club are on course to announce revenues of up to 70million. This is the first of a decade of tragedies for the stadium and club. Man charged in connection with death of Neil Canney in Greenock. "Ibrox Park" redirects here. Edmiston House will also serve as an events space for use on match days and beyond. Money, which is more difficult to come by for us than others, is better spent elsewhere at present. Discussing this mooted multi-million pound windfall, the Sheffield Hallam University expert does not see it being put back into the stadium. Merchant Homes wants to build two four-storey U-shaped blocks, each containing 80 flats, on the Albion car park off . A young man has been left with life-changing injuries after a 'violent and unprovoked' attack at his home in Greenock which saw two men rob him of a four-figure sum of cash. Every weekday we compile our most wondrous stories and deliver them straight to you. The more revenues we can generate, the more profit we can generate, the more we can provide to Steven and strengthen the team and strengthen what we have got on the park. [6] In the first ever public investiture in Scotland, and in front of 100,000, the King awarded medals to servicemen including three Victoria Crosses, 46 Military Medals and 33 Military Crosses. Multiple services have been disrupted this morning following a signalling fault at Glasgow Central Station with some trains being delayed, revised or cancelled. It comes after. The plans aim to significantly improve disabled. No purchase necessary. [22] The contractors removed the original roof and added a temporary cover while the work carried on above. [9] One of the proposals would have resulted in a capacity of 70,000, by replacing three of the stands with a bowl-type structure. [74][75][76], In 1980, Ibrox hosted a world championship boxing match between Jim Watt and Howard Davis. [51], Since the redevelopments to Celtic Park and Hampden Park were completed in the late 1990s, Ibrox has had the smallest capacity of the three major stadiums in Glasgow. It is now a three-tier all-seated structure, accommodating approximately 21,000 spectators. Own your own ground floor 8,700 SF retail/restaurant condominium with a 500 SF exterior patio/eating space on a busy corner location in downtown Ann Arbor. The first match that was played at the Ibrox stadium was against Heart of Midlothian in December 1899. The stadium could at that point hold more than 80,000 fans, but was further expanded in the 1930s by increasing the banking of the terraces There's a number of things the Club needs to improve on as listed above. Rangers pools anyone? [23][24] This added executive boxes, office space and hospitality suites. [2] The ground had a capacity of 40,000. The estimated 350m Rangers development plan will see flats in the Hinshelwood area transformed into hotel and retail outlets. [28] A further 1,200 seats were added in this process by reconfiguring passageways, giving a total capacity of 47,998. The former Light Blues goalkeeper made the big claim while part of the Clyde 1 Superscoreboard team as they ran the rule over the Old Firm League Cup Final that Celtic emerged victorious in. [2][3] Simon Inglis, a writer on football stadia, commented in 2005 that the Main Stand is Leitch's "greatest work" and is "still resplendent today in its red brick glory under a modern mantle of glass and steel". [19] To the rear of the Govan Stand is the Argyle House extension, completed in 1990, which provides executive boxes, hospitality areas and office space. I last done one of these threads almost four years ago and thought it was time to do another one on the back of winning 55 to show how far the club has come off the pitch with the additions of new staff at both Boardroom and Commercial level helping to move the club forward to where it actually should be after 9 years of hurt. Genuinely can't think of many toilets in sports stadiums I have went into and thought nice toilet, most of them are a rotating door of steaming folk pishing all over the place with utter beer shites, I remember John Bennet said theyd be an initiative set up with the fans where they could get involved with stadium redevelopment. Addition of a third tier to the Govan stand along with a new angled roof and new facade at the rear of the stand. [11] Covers were built over the north and east terracing during the 1960s. Capracity should increase to just below 60,000 #enlargement #Glasgow_Rangers #Ibrox #Ibrox_Stadium #modernisation_stadium #Rangers #Stadium_Expansion #stadium_redevelopment. When asked if the club has plans to expand Ibrox, Bennett said: Yes there are. [19] The introduction of computerised ticketing, zonal public address systems and closed-circuit television for monitoring turnstile areas meant that Ibrox was at the forefront of stadium management. There is no immediate prospect of the Ibrox proposal being resurrected, as Gordon Brown dropped the plans for super casinos soon after becoming Prime Minister. $1,000,000. What do you think about the potential Ibrox Stadium expansion? Home grown defender and former SPFL keeper Gers scout has watched, Absolute dismay at further bad injury news for Rangers. [28] These towers are also framed in red-brick, but deliberately contrast with the main body of the stand.