In 2002 I worked for a computer database company, Who were a business client of Robert McAlpine, My job was uploading the Emirates stadium build plans onto the database so the company could view the plans online when needed, So as an Arsenal supporter I got to see how the new ground looked way before anyone else knew apart from the club and the builders!

@alghazalimy

8 жыл бұрын

+KD84Afc™ Lucky you!

@victormartins1675

8 жыл бұрын

did you have to sign a non disclosure agreement?

@kd84afc

8 жыл бұрын

+victor martins Nope lol I had the physical plans in my hands too! but I was 17 at the time, I was more happy knowing what the stadium was going to look like instead of leaking the plans

@dopemcee

7 жыл бұрын

with your nerd ass.

@amolyte

6 жыл бұрын

KD84Afc™ er ok?

The fact a stadium of this class was built in 2004-2006 is quite incredible

@DarthMaul1

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, people don't realize how big of an achievement this construction was.

@gm2407

Жыл бұрын

I think that is a bit of a disservice to the engineering capability available pre financial crisis. The only thing a project of this caliber was lacking would be a will to get it done. In this respect the effectiveness of the whole performance of task was exceptional top to bottom. Clearly one or the best football engineering projects of any era. As a comparison the new Wembley was near contempory to this effort. I think Arsenal got more for their money in terms of quality and project management despite the smaller capacity everything Arsenal got was maximised for site.

@ASuwan22

Жыл бұрын

Dude technology and engineering capabilities were really good in the mid 2000’s lol. It’s not like it’s the 1970-80’s lol. Look at the stadiums Japan and Korea built during the 90’s to host the 2002 World Cup. Same for Germany 2006 and Wembley all built around the same time. Fundamentally stadiums haven’t changed much in over 20 years.

@summerrr1

Жыл бұрын

How long ago do you think 2006 was?

@MrJeeves007

Жыл бұрын

@@summerrr1 ye it's comical, wasn't it a carbon-copy of a stadium in Portugal as well. Also only a 60,000 capacity. Spur's stadium has pushed the boundaries more now.

For an Arsenal fan who is in project management and fully appreciates the complexity of the construction programme, this was a joy to watch.

@thewhitedoncheadle8345

Жыл бұрын

glad you told us, you utter nonce

DT and Troopz were not consulted so......... This project was doomed from the start.....

@90AlmostFamous

5 жыл бұрын

Claude was a toddler back then

@aleksailic5435

4 жыл бұрын

Dt is 40 years old

@rbr6561

4 жыл бұрын

Ham roll fam

@mamaybotak4933

3 жыл бұрын

TY deluded LOL

@fredadams6239

2 жыл бұрын

I love going for the peace and quiet

I'm a West Ham fan and i worked on the stadium 2005/2006 great job

I’ve been there many times, the stadium is beautiful inside and out. Very spacious seats and great view from any angle. #COYG

Not even an arsenal fan but i wish they kept highbury. one of my favourite stadiums

@louisvuitton56

7 жыл бұрын

Cazi, best stadium in England even today?

@yasinabdurahman4914

5 жыл бұрын

Fuck u

@sosadesigner8813

5 жыл бұрын

You have a backward mentality.

@saltney17

5 жыл бұрын

@@sosadesigner8813 and you like modern football

@iDarnell

4 жыл бұрын

Highbury was a toilet. Emirates was an obvious upgrade

Excellent documentary. I understand gooners heckling at Wenger and Gazidis to spend. In fact I'm one of them, but you've got to stop and admire the enormity of the project and the planning involved to build such a fantastic stadium. The part that blew me away was the repositioning and continual operation of the recycling plant while building the stadium. To add to the challenge, those two massive bridges had to be built on site which caused spacing problems for other construction. Amazing!

15:37 😂😂😂 what a ceremony

I never got to see a match at Highbury being from the US but having visited the ground in its current form, you can just feel the history and passion there. It was and still is what Arsenal should be. Even with never seen a match there Highbury"ll always be my desktop background and always gonna miss the marble halls

@majobho2034

Жыл бұрын

As a gooner I was always excited when it was time to go to Highbury. I miss Highbury a lot.

The great Ken Friar long time director was very instrumental in the success of this magnificent project ...he richly deserved the naming of the bridge "The Ken Friar bridge "He has been an amazing servant to the club

@martinedlin5517

17 күн бұрын

My grandparents were very good friends of kens parents inthe 1940's.my grandparents use to be allowed to walk through the highbury stadium as a shortcut to arsenal underground ,to shelter in the war when air raid was in progress.good luck ken in retirement ,you was a great servant to the club.

@johnquinn6442

17 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing Ken Friar is a truly remarkable man

As an engineer and a gooner til I die, I lift my glass to the fans, footballers, the then management, owners of the club, for realising this massive project in time and within the budget. God I ❤ Arsenal Football Club

I'm a Chelsea fan, and I've got to say that The Emirates has one of the best vibes of any other stadium I've been to. It's an amazing looking stadium, with an amazing atmosphere.

@dannychan1250

4 жыл бұрын

No

@blackferdinand2260

4 жыл бұрын

No

@Bobbyandmog

4 жыл бұрын

Yes U Noobs

@2004HondaCivic.

4 жыл бұрын

The atmosphere is fucking shite and Arsenal fans can agree with that

@thefivepoints

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

It will become a reality one day my friend. Keep supporting Arsenal and maybe we'll see you there one day. Love from Australia!

when do they install the atmosphere?

@MexNYG93

7 жыл бұрын

LOL XD that's a good one

@Appleaddict22

7 жыл бұрын

LOL, an Arsenal hater watching a 30 minute video on how the Emirates was built. Jog on and get a life mate :)

@tiltonroadbirmingham1153

7 жыл бұрын

You from round there ?

@tiltonroadbirmingham1153

7 жыл бұрын

You assume wrong.

@georgechristoforou6965

7 жыл бұрын

Atmosphere or not, when was the last time you beat us there again?

I’m probably gonna be the first one to say this, but I’m a Tottenham fan and I worked on the emirates project lol. Putting all rivalries aside, I had a lot of admiration for how well arsenal as a club had done, in order to successfully carry out a massive project that met the demands and expectations of how big the club’s ambitions were on the pitch.

@makhanu91

10 ай бұрын

We the arsenal fraternity say thankyu

@nocklops

10 ай бұрын

@@makhanu91 Why should I?

@makhanu91

10 ай бұрын

@@nocklops should you what?

@nocklops

9 ай бұрын

@@makhanu91 You asked me to say thank you! An if I miss read it, then your English and grammar is primary school level!

As a fan of AFC from the US- it's a life goal of mine to attend a north London derby here. Beaut

Ashburton Grove is a really nice name for a stadium.

Thank you for uploading this

arsenal and arsene did this without sugar daddy keep staying top 4

@trevdjmrbeaver3150

5 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha brilliant

@___MARK____

4 жыл бұрын

Tottenham Trev whitaker thfc where’s you’re trophies mate

@trollpotatoe

4 жыл бұрын

Gun Shoot lmao

@talliban4091

4 жыл бұрын

That why i will always respect wenger for building of da emirates

@jamesd9449

3 жыл бұрын

Unlike the scum of Chelsea and Man City

Well I'm a project manager and Arsenal fan, so this was very interesting for me.

Such a beautiful stadium... lovely. Alongside Veltins-Arena my favourite

Great video! Very informative! LOVED watching it!

cheers..great watch coyg

The only thing I don't like about this stadium is the name... Every stadium has a special name except for ours(and etihad) like.. Old Trafford, Stamford bridge, villa park, white Hart lane. I hope we change the name when the contract runs down with emirates.

@LeoAriWibowo

8 жыл бұрын

Jiovanni Leon We will......in 2028

@RezalfatihMaulid

8 жыл бұрын

+yomama sushi We will. After sponsorship contract with Fly Emirates ends.

@jackmccarthy4914

8 жыл бұрын

+yomama sushi Our Stadium is actually called 'Ashburton Grove' but due to naming rights we have the Emirates. Unless it renews we will rename our stadium,

@watanukif1

8 жыл бұрын

+yomama sushi Naming rights. Business are business.

@hamzahussain8100

8 жыл бұрын

+winstoneism 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Typical Gunner, completely deluded😂😂😂😂😂

my heart is still at Highbury

@jasperjefferies4354

8 жыл бұрын

+Shah Kz It Shall always Be That Way ;(

@MrOasis316

7 жыл бұрын

Shah Kz why it was a shit hole

@davidfearon2772

6 жыл бұрын

Emirates looks better on the outside than it does inside

@cine_steff4886

6 жыл бұрын

Damn right !

@josephcole8046

6 жыл бұрын

highbury was infinitely better than the soulless shopping centre they play at now

hahaha Brilliant! love the dreary library music at the start!!! #classic

Brilliant, just brilliant.

Went their for the first time to watch emirates cup, will always be a special place in my heart!

I've watched this more than I can remember, I love this video.

Very interesting documentary. Just gives you a sense of how daunting it must have been.

So beautiful 👌💜😘😍

Emirates is a great stadium, but there's just something about older stadiums that will always be in our hearts. For me maine road (our old ground) will always be my home

@rolfpau86

8 жыл бұрын

Haha, wtf? "Our hearts" "our old stadium", you got a Manchester City badge as profile picture mate

@vangledosh

8 жыл бұрын

Rolf Paulsen What the fuck are you on about? What's the correlation between having a man city badge and that??

@rolfpau86

8 жыл бұрын

+Tom Smith you're saying "our hearts" and "our old stadium" almost like you are an Arsenal fan. Like when I'm commenting on a Sunderland video, lets say about their Stadium, I don't say "our stadium" when I talk about The stadium of light, but I say "their/your Stadium". When I'm talking about St James Park I use "our" because I support them

@vangledosh

8 жыл бұрын

Rolf Paulsen No.. I said Emirates is a great stadium, then said about older stadiums in general, not just Arsenal. And I said FOR ME Maine Road will always be in my heart. Maine Road is Manchester City's old ground if you're too young to remember that, no idea why you think that had ANYTHING to do with Arsenal, but okay..

@rolfpau86

8 жыл бұрын

+Tom Smith ohh, I am so sorry, I misread. Sorry dude, my bad

I know how Arsenal feel, back in 2005 I had it bad trying to organise and build flat pack ikea furniture in my front room, I had to make sure I was building it around my work schedule and I had to move the sofa and coffee table around, plus I had to think about my 2 pugs running around the construction work I was doing, so yeah me and Arsenal had the same stress and headache, actually if anything I had it slightly worse than them lol

@evan8654

4 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment!!!

@ETIKUT99

4 жыл бұрын

Evan W your right there, maybe I should of done my own video on my build lol

@deaddoll1361

4 жыл бұрын

Your stress and headache probably would have been worse because your brain is like an Ikea flat pack with parts missing.

They had height restrictions from the local council, and thats why the roof is angled downwards . It's possible to expand but it's a huge undertaking.

Stands are too far from the pitch, making for less intimidating atmosphere.

@combatsignaller

4 жыл бұрын

83 Smith yeah let’s be honest , compared to the spiritual home that was Highbury , The Emirates is Shit

@willboard1974

4 жыл бұрын

83 Smith this is the thing that annoys me the most about the Emirates, all other top stadiums in the league have stands that are all close to the pitch and at the Emirates there’s such a big gap behind each goal. I was thinking that they could just make the pitch a bit longer in order to make the stands feel closer but maybe it’s not as simple as that.

Beautiful stadium ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Beautiful

Simplesmente espetacular, um dos mais bonitos que vi pela Europa. Parabéns.

Went to the emirates cup in the corporate facilities about 12 years ago what a ground

Amazing. Praise to the board, and developer.

not bad considering we had a 390million debt in 2006 now with the sales of old highbury apartments 8 years on we have paid 290 million back so debt stands around 100 mil. in 5 years times were be debt free .

@Tolaabbey001

5 жыл бұрын

lolx.... 5 years on... are we now???

@ammarshahzada1094

5 жыл бұрын

Tolaabbey001 I think so

@garlic.naan2

4 жыл бұрын

Let’s go debt be gone 3rd in the table

I would love to see David Dein back at the Arsenal I believe Wenger is a better manager with David there with him lets be fair David Dein is Arsenal through And Through I love the man and remember he bought Arsene Wenger to Arsenal in the first place so he should be there with him now Why did they ever let him Leave and who did should be shown the door thank you I have been a supporter for 75 years

@kushsakhu

6 жыл бұрын

Tony Akers Well said Tony.

@hanklesacks

4 жыл бұрын

We have a don raul now

@talliban4091

4 жыл бұрын

David had his time like everyone else

@voisinage17

Жыл бұрын

That's a long time to support Arsenal. I hope Tony Akers still got to see the 22/23 season. E: I checked and Tony passed away over 2 years ago.. RIP

This stadium was inspired of BENFICA Stadium

I have nil interest in football , but I loved watching this come together.

Half of the video is about the bridge 😂

Ohhh.....How i miss my favourate grouds.....woolwich highbury

Wow that’s Absolutely Awesome Congratulations

Highbury > Emirates Stadium

@trevdjmrbeaver3150

5 жыл бұрын

A complete toilet and you had to move .what a wank club

@joshuaf2895

4 жыл бұрын

Says some tottenham fan.Did you not move?

@gueddouhislam1491

2 жыл бұрын

@@trevdjmrbeaver3150 Your trophies mate ???😂😂

Brilliant work

300 changes agreed on handshakes. 😲 loving the spirit.

well neither am i a project manager nor am i Arsenal Fan and still this was AWESOME.

THE BEAUTY! MY FAVORITE STADIUM NEXT TO WEMBLEY IN ENGLAND

I went to Emirates for the Newcastle game a couple weeks ago. I thought the atmosphere was rubbish from Arsenal fans despite them scoring 3 but all us Newcastle fans focused on Pardew for full 90 mins. The stadium was terrific, beautiful and modern but I feel they have completely removed the atmosphere from all but 1 of the blocks.

Aussie Arsenal fan. Went on a tour of the stadium a month ago. Disappointed, very tired looking stadium, scruffy, faded seats, stains, everywhere, rubbish lying around outside. It's only 16 years old, a great construction that has not been maintained.

North end vs clock end will never be replaced!! wtf were they thinking?? the atmosphere is gone because it is mostly tourist and prices are too high.

@Craig-gq4gb

5 жыл бұрын

AmellowTypeOfFellow Boxcutter highbury was a library aswell

@ronswanson7150

5 жыл бұрын

Highbury had a shit atmosphere as well. I always say it it’s not the stadium it’s the fans and arsenal fans are just not good sorry

@silentnight1805

5 жыл бұрын

@@ronswanson7150 Highbury, A SHIT ATMOSPHERE??? Please just be quiet. Please dont embarrass yourself.

@LS-bw7jt

5 жыл бұрын

What atmosphere? Lol

Amazing how much effort goes into moving to a new stadium. Spuds take note!

@aes1373

3 жыл бұрын

@Cameron Spears [Student] but still an empty trophy cabinet.

@Firefnaff

Жыл бұрын

Yep yet to be filled Yido

classy stadium for a classy club. coming from a liverpool fan.

@louissinclair9002

5 жыл бұрын

A silent stadium for a past it club

@ldanzamariastile3536

4 жыл бұрын

Beats living in a bin eh

I prefer the name Ashburton Grove

@90AlmostFamous

5 жыл бұрын

@@entername_ no

@redcorner8953

5 жыл бұрын

Most people i know call it The Grove .

@gotstaff8046

3 жыл бұрын

Arsene Wenger Stadium 👍

@fredadams6239

2 жыл бұрын

Think rubbish dump is more fitting

Arsenal forever and it is on my heart

From the inside looks a lot like estadio da luz in portugal, but not as big. From the outside looks very good.

2023 arsenal champions again ❤️😥

It's the only stadium I know where you can drive around underneath. Great design.

Acres of nice expansive accommodating parking space surrounds this modest affordable sports venue... no wait!

My Club. My Stadium. 🔴❤️

I agree, but I can't say the same thing about the atmosphere. I've been to the Emirates a few times and the only noise was coming from the away end, other than that, you can hear a pin drop.

@ToxicDarkLord

6 жыл бұрын

Much of that is because the club has stagnated, fast forward today now that Arsene Wenger has announced he is leaving and the atmosphere have been brilliant.

I am quite impressed with the project management and resolution of problems. 1. Can't rebuild parts of current ground due to listed building status and high income housing. 2. Fans attached to location. 3. Finances prohibative due to required sustained success on the football pitch, manager personal guarentee to remain for multiple years before loans would be granted, replacement bank required, expensive London real estate to find. 4. Moving existing industry to a new site. 5. Small workspace. Had to build equipment on site to complete the roof. 6. Infastructure commitment to build bridges. 7. Build housing on the site ot the old stadium. 8. Get the building complete earlier to to fixture fulfillment requirement.

Any idea on the title of the soundtrack at the beginning?

very much enjoyed that

The club was looking for increased ticket sales....when the prices went up

3:00 Illuminati Confirmed

@cyberinsomnia3573

7 жыл бұрын

underrated

@louisvuitton56

7 жыл бұрын

vantuner, I saw it - three masons. Arsenal run big things

@earlymorningeagle

5 жыл бұрын

1:12 the real one

@Bootyeheg

3 жыл бұрын

@@earlymorningeagle ahhhh I see

Small pitch at highbury made us almost unbeatable there.

They should lower the pitch and fit 2 or 3 more rows at the front, the gaps are far too large for a modern stadium. Plus the 2 gaps at the corners on the upper tier that don't have scoreboards hanging should be filled in with seats. Both would get the capacity up by a few thousand, improve it, and crucially be bigger than Spurs' new ground.

1:03 Well the Emerites has existed for 12 years now and in the last 2 years they’ve finished outside the top four. The extra capacity hasn’t helped with that has it?

@fredadams6239

2 жыл бұрын

But it must hold 100000 as I’ve seen it half empty and the attendance is given as 60000

300 changes were agreed on a handshake. In how many other areas of life would that happen? Amazing.

@bhoy67lisbon

4 жыл бұрын

John Ewen nowadays clients squeeze contractors so yards that they rely on compensation events happening to make a profit. It’s not good for the majority of projects. Sometimes the relation ship is good and deals can be done via handshake - depends on the confidence of the PM and contractor and the number of people involved.

R.I.P Highbury :( It lives on with Highbury Square!

Great stadium for great club 👏

This shows how well Arsenal FC is run. Arsenal till i die.

Nice

Great stadium

That new stadium sure brought a lot of trophies

I miss Highbury coz was last stadium Arsenal won 3 times EPL. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️😁

Its almost a copy of Estadio da Luz in Lisbon... Nice stadium!

hope so.looking very positive at the minute.

So many stadia around Europe are like this now - no wow factor.

@ay613

4 жыл бұрын

exactly

what level would that be? Perennial underachievers?

It’s crazy seeing how the emirates stadium site was before it was built

This stadium deserves arsene's name

@airmax90_king93

4 жыл бұрын

Fuck outta here

I hope Liverpool don't ever get a new stadium i prefer the old stadiums! In my opinion all grounds should be built in between roads and streets instead of a modern park with massive cars parks etc. Made up Anfield still is, only a 15 min walk to the ground.

@callumshelper4503

7 жыл бұрын

I used to think that until I went to the Emirates yesterday, it's an incredible stadium

@wild4fp

7 жыл бұрын

I agree. Anfield staying as it is and being extension built is a good way to go. newer stadium have failed to develop the atmosphere or for the team to gel together in a big arena. Emirates is very nice but never will be highbury. The Olympic stadia will never be upton park, Man city will never be main road etc...Spurs are developing though they are building like Dortmund and have a flat stand, this should be better for atmosphere, Arsenal did not built or factor that in, they never do.

@rybolfc

7 жыл бұрын

I like the main stand i had doubts about not filling, the only thing i hate aba it is the hospitality boxes and the tunnel, with the boxes they are not selling out as well as them yanks wanted, since they are not selling they are not willing to expand Annie road because of the boxes it's pathetic, the annie road will only be standard seats as well there is no possible way to put boxes in,i can't stand them FSG out for me. And for the tunnel it's not our traditional walk up stairs short corridor. The main thing is no matter what happens will always keep the Anfield and the kop old fashioned which is what i like.

@davidfearon2772

6 жыл бұрын

+the Sun AND the Earth, you are wrong about that, spurs stadium is going to look like the emirates but a bit bigger.

Historically successful team

Nice to see

It does need a refresh and stadium expansion

Brilliant

well ... after Tottenham build that masterpiece .. its time to build another fancy stadium for arsenal

why cant i stop this vidio

Like the 2nd curcular image but, prefer to be able to see the inside of the stadium than having stained glass. However, i do think there should be some sort of virtual goodison park emersive 4d experience, for when the old lady leaves us. So that future generations can stull experince Goodison and its atmosphere.

Need to have end sections standing again! That well increase the atmosphere and get them singing in support! The new Emirates stadium is really quiet and doesn't enthuse or support efforts by the players!

@johndoe-mf4qj

2 жыл бұрын

Seen today's announcement?

You build a stadium to grow in.. Not for the present.

wow you are quick.

Good old Arsenal 👍🏽