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FA foot Wembley bill

FA foot Wembley bill

The FA are footing a £36.1 million bill for Wembley Stadium after a statement read that the project has cost £14.7 million in interest whilst also accruing an operating loss of £21.4 million.

A statement read: that the tart-up costs of £34.2million "were understandably high for the first few months as the business familiarised itself with the new building and ensured that the service and safety of 1.8million visitors was the highest priority."

The statement continued: "During the year, Wembley Stadium recorded £10.1million of costs related to the final stages of managing the construction. These will not recur and represent the end of this phase of the stadium's development."

Wembley managing director Alex Horne said: "I am confident that our proven ability to deliver world-class events and capitalise on revenue streams, combined with efficiencies which we continue to drive event by event, will quickly make a positive impact on the bottom line.

"It was never envisaged that the stadium would record a profit in the first few years of operation."

Article written at: 15 May 2008 - 19:47.
Article written by: Eyefootball Editor
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