Tottenham should wait until NEXT SEASON to move into their new stadium, says Sam Allardyce

Tottenham should wait until NEXT SEASON to move into their new stadium, says Sam Allardyce
Sam Allardyce has warned Tottenham their season could be derailed by their new stadium move, and has urged the club to stick out the rest of the campaign at Wembley.Spurs have encountered more delays in the opening of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and now expect to move in in February.3

Inside Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium on December 12.

But Allardyce says it would be a bad move if the club played in the newly-built home ground this term.Tottenham currently sit third in the Premier League table and this week sealed their place in the Champions League last 16.But Big Sam has warned Spurs they could experience similar problems to when they first moved into Wembley, saying they may struggle to get used to their new surroundings which may then affect their performances on the pitch.Speaking on the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast, the former England manager said: If I was Mauricio, and Im not, I would say to [chairman] Daniel Levy: I do not want to move from Wembley until next season.3

Tottenham have been waiting patiently for their new stadium

You walk straight into another new stadium, and while it’s on the same piece of land its all brand new, so the familiarity is missing.Spurs suffered badly when they started playing at Wembley, but now theyve come to terms with it and are playing much better.If they go back to Tottenham they face the same problem with the surroundings again and they could well suffer heavily just because of that.3

Sam Allardyce believes moving to their new stadium may upset Tottenham’s season

I think Mauricio has to be strong and say to Daniel Levy: I want to stay at Wembley. The team is going well and you didnt buy me any players in the summer, so please allow me to.Personally I think its a bad move.Any club that has moved into a new stadium, West Ham moving into the London Stadium had the same problems, Bolton had the same problems when they moved into the Reebok.Its a big decision in terms of the players.

"Poch should tell Levy that he wants to stay at Wembley for the season." Sam Allardyce says it would be a "bad move" if #THFC played at their new stadium this season.Do you agree? pic.twitter.com/CCOyrUcFlk— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) December 13, 2018

With dwindling attendances, it seems fans are likely to disagree with Allardyce’s opinion and Danny Rose has already said he and his team-mates are ‘itching’ to get into the new ground.“Were disappointed its taken longer than expected but we know everybodys putting in the hours to make sure the stadiums as good as possible,” he said.Its not that much longer now, so hopefully over the next couple of months were going to be in there and we all sympathise with the fans.We just have to stick together now. We know its not going to be too much longer.The [Wembley] atmospheres a bit flat. Obviously I sympathise with the fans, travelling a bit further away to come.”

---

The one reason Mesut Ozil, Sokratis and Lucas Torreira were dropped by Arsenal at Burnley. Arsenal news includes the latest on the fitness of three key Arsenal players
Sokratis Backs "Important" Ozil To Keep His Place In Arsenal

---

That is the view of Unai Emery, who brought the attacking midfielder on loan to Arsenal from Barcelona in January. So far Suarez has made four substitute appearances for the Gunners totalling just 66 minutes, with the latest coming on Sunday when he came off the bench during the 2-0 win against Southampton.
Arsenal flop Denis Suarez ready to start against Newcastle

---

Sheffield United v Sheffield Wednesday: Championship preview, live commentary stream, confirmed teams and more The Steel City derby is always a pulsating affair, with neither side willing to lose
Leeds vs Sheffield Wednesday: TV channel, live stream, squad

---

Transfer news LIVE - Manchester United have been snubbed by Ajax sensation Matthijs de Ligt - Arsenal face a battle to sign Lille winger Nicolas Pepe - Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is eyeing a deal for £35m Ajax forward David Neres

---

Aug 24, 2017 · From Bonucci to Kolasinac: 16 excellent signings in an inflated transfer market Clubs in the top five leagues in Europe have completed more than 1,300 transfers between them this summer.

---

Feb 14, 2019 · Dwight Gayle to serve two-game ban after West Brom striker accepts FA charge for diving Save Dwight Gayle earned his side a late penalty against Nottingham Forest but it was later deemed he dived
Dwight Gayle: West Brom striker banned for 'diving' - BBC Sport

---

Adam Smith is set for three months out after Bournemouth discovered his knee injury was less severe than first feared. The versatile defender went down holding his right knee after feigning to
Update given on Smith injury - afcb.co.uk

---

Eric Bailly to Arsenal: The Ivory Coast defender fell out-of-favour with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho after inconsistent performances. Eric Bailly signed for Manchester United in 2016, but he spent a significant part of his time at the club recovering from injuries.
Tottenham fans react on Twitter to Phil Jones interest reports

---

Alfredo Morelos signs another new Rangers deal as he hails 'special' club. The Colombian striker has put to pen on a new contract extension that will keep him at Ibrox until 2023.
The Steven Gerrard words on Alfredo Morelos that have come

---

Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be named as interim manager following the sacking of Jose Mourinho, sources have told ESPN FC, with Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino
José Mourinho sacked: Manchester United to appoint caretaker

---

Liverpool produced perhaps the greatest Anfield comeback in the club's European history by beating FC Barcelona 4-0 to reach the 2018-19 Champions League final. Trailing 3-0 from the opening encounter in Spain six days ago, the Reds' hopes of overcoming the Spanish giants on aggregate were alive
Liverpool owner pays tribute to fans ahead of Champions

---