Tottenham to play all remaining home games in 2018 at Wembley with further delays to new stadium

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Tony Mogan26 October 2018

Tottenham will play all their remaining home games in 2018 at Wembley, the club have announced.

Spurs had initially planned to move into their new 62,062-seater stadium in September but construction delays have seen that move-in date pushed back.

The club have been unable to confirm an exact date or fixture for the opening of their new venue.

Club chairman Daniel Levy has explained “contractors missing deadlines and possible future unforeseen issues” are the cause of the latest setback.

In a statement released on Friday, chairman Levy said: “There isn't an hour that goes by when I am not asked when we will be able to stage our first game at our new home.

Tottenham's new home, pictured in July.
Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images

The club plan to provide another update in early December.

“I wish I was able to confirm an exact opening date and fixture. However, in light of factors completely outside of our control, contractors missing deadlines and possible future unforeseen issues, we are naturally being cautious in respect of our timetable for our test events and official opening game.”

Tottenham will remain at Wembley up to and including the Premier League fixture against Wolves on 29 December.

Levy explained while Tottenham are eager to keep pressure on their contractors amid a string of delays, the club felt it necessary to offer supporters an update ahead of the busy festive period, with four home games scheduled in December.

Tottenham's wait to move into their new home goes on.
Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images

The statement continued: “We know the continued delay is a source of immense disappointment to everyone and I can only continue to apologise for this - it is a sentiment felt by all of us.

“We have not stood still whilst work on the critical safety systems has been happening and we have sought to use the time to bring forward future works.

“Our investment has been supported by over £100m investment in transport infrastructure which will see the stadium and the local area served by one of the best public transport networks in the country – facilitating the creation of a new sport, leisure and entertainment destination in London.

“The delay in the stadium opening has made it possible for some track and station improvements to be brought forward due to the fact that previously non-available construction dates have become available for works.

“We have no doubt when open that this stadium will be one of the finest in the world – a leading example of British research and development delivering engineering and technological firsts that will be showcased globally."

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettio said in September he hoped for the club to be in their stadium before Christmas.

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