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Livingstone Says, 'It's Got to be Wembley'

LONDON-Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, has launched his initiative: "It's got to be Wembley" in an attempt to convince doubters in the City that Wembley remains the home of England's national soccer stadium.

By Steve Killick | Updated on August 06, 2001

LONDON-Mayor, Ken Livingstone, has thrown his support behind a lobbying campaign to put the case for Wembley before an inquiry into the future of the stadium. The effort is headed by businessman Patrick Carter and is due to report at the end of this month.

Already 1966 England World Cup Winner Sir Geoff Hurst, the London Tourist Board and London First are supporting the case for Wembley. The Mayor says, ‘Wembley is already a world famous name and has helped to maintain Britain’s international reputation as the home of football. Not only is it the highlight of any footballer’s career to play at Wembley. It is unthinkable that the magic that is Wembley could be transferred to another location.’

Spiralling costs, public rows and a feeling elsewhere in the country that Wembley is poorly served for public transport and catering facilities have all helped to focus criticism on the decision to remain in such an unfashionable part of north west London.

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