++ [ originally posted by nina ] ++
Actually Moratti is trying to buy San Siro and is even willing to spend 100M€ so I doubt we want (or can) to beat that
Actually Moratti is trying to buy San Siro and is even willing to spend 100M€ so I doubt we want (or can) to beat that
Although I hate to say this, since Moratti is a great man, but he has no business sense, in terms of football, anyway. San Siro is by far the worst designed football stadium in the world (although, Amsterdam Arena would give a good run for money). It will probably need another extra 100euro to refurbish the stadium. It needs to take out that ridiculous roof, which takes out the sunlight for the grass growth. Also, it needs to make the stadium more fan friendly.
This is what we need to do with our Stadio Delli Allpi. The reseason for low attendance is that, firstly, the ticket price is ridiculous high from what I hear. Secondly, Turin is home to population of 1m and yet there is two pretty big teams in Europe (And yes, Torino does have fantastic tradition). There simply isn't enough threshold population for the two teams. Thirdly, I think Stadio Delli Alpi isn't fan friednly. We need to refurbish into multi complex stadium where one can watch movies, shop, and maybe if possible have Casino. This is all based on relatively good accessiblity. If a transport is a problem, then we may have to move to different city, or build new stadium around Turin. Likely, huge layoff in factory workers in Turin wouldn't help our cause either.
If I was Moggi, I would hold on to the development plan, and rather see what would happen in the regional economy of Torino.
He should also develop more carefully designed development during that time, with various scenarios considered.
