10 Reason Spurs Desperately Need Their New Stadium

8. Because Playing Away For A Season Will Suck

The as-good-as-confirmation that Spurs will have to play from White Hart Lane for a season that was given in a statement in the last couple of days emphasises just how much Spurs could do with their stadium being built as soon as possible. Home advantage is one of the key factors in football, with clubs generally performing better on their own ground due to familiarity with their surroundings and a dedicated and enthusiastic home support. Spurs will have that advantage somewhat negated for an entire season, as "home" matches are going to have to be played elsewhere. As we touched upon in the article introduction, ideas varying from Championship side Ipswich Town's Portman Road, Wembley Stadium and even Spurs' bitter rivals Arsenal's Emirates Stadium have been thrown around as potential temporary homes for the Lilywhites during the transition period, meaning that every "home" game will feel like it's being played at a neutral venue - at least until Spurs get used to their temporary new home. That could have a serious effect of Spurs' season.