In 2002 I worked for a computer database company, Who were a business client of Robert McAlpine, My job was uploading the Emirates stadium build plans onto the database so the company could view the plans online when needed, So as an Arsenal supporter I got to see how the new ground looked way before anyone else knew apart from the club and the builders!

The fact a stadium of this class was built in 2004-2006 is quite incredible

For an Arsenal fan who is in project management and fully appreciates the complexity of the construction programme, this was a joy to watch.

DT and Troopz were not consulted so......... This project was doomed from the start.....

Not even an arsenal fan but i wish they kept highbury. one of my favourite stadiums

I'm a West Ham fan and i worked on the stadium 2005/2006 great job

I’ve been there many times, the stadium is beautiful inside and out. Very spacious seats and great view from any angle. #COYG

when do they install the atmosphere?

I never got to see a match at Highbury being from the US but having visited the ground in its current form, you can just feel the history and passion there. It was and still is what Arsenal should be. Even with never seen a match there Highbury"ll always be my desktop background and always gonna miss the marble halls

The great Ken Friar long time director was very instrumental in the success of this magnificent project ...he richly deserved the naming of the bridge "The Ken Friar bridge "He has been an amazing servant to the club

Excellent documentary. I understand gooners heckling at Wenger and Gazidis to spend. In fact I'm one of them, but you've got to stop and admire the enormity of the project and the planning involved to build such a fantastic stadium. The part that blew me away was the repositioning and continual operation of the recycling plant while building the stadium. To add to the challenge, those two massive bridges had to be built on site which caused spacing problems for other construction. Amazing!

Ashburton Grove is a really nice name for a stadium.

I'm a Chelsea fan, and I've got to say that The Emirates has one of the best vibes of any other stadium I've been to. It's an amazing looking stadium, with an amazing atmosphere.

As an engineer and a gooner til I die, I lift my glass to the fans, footballers, the then management, owners of the club, for realising this massive project in time and within the budget. God I ❤ Arsenal Football Club

I’m probably gonna be the first one to say this, but I’m a Tottenham fan and I worked on the emirates project lol. Putting all rivalries aside, I had a lot of admiration for how well arsenal as a club had done, in order to successfully carry out a massive project that met the demands and expectations of how big the club’s ambitions were on the pitch.

15:37 😂😂😂 what a ceremony

arsenal and arsene did this without sugar daddy keep staying top 4

cheers..great watch coyg

Such a beautiful stadium... lovely. Alongside Veltins-Arena my favourite

It will become a reality one day my friend. Keep supporting Arsenal and maybe we'll see you there one day. Love from Australia!

As a fan of AFC from the US- it's a life goal of mine to attend a north London derby here. Beaut

Emirates is a great stadium, but there's just something about older stadiums that will always be in our hearts. For me maine road (our old ground) will always be my home

The only thing I don't like about this stadium is the name... Every stadium has a special name except for ours(and etihad) like.. Old Trafford, Stamford bridge, villa park, white Hart lane. I hope we change the name when the contract runs down with emirates.

my heart is still at Highbury

Very interesting documentary. Just gives you a sense of how daunting it must have been.

Thank you for uploading this

I know how Arsenal feel, back in 2005 I had it bad trying to organise and build flat pack ikea furniture in my front room, I had to make sure I was building it around my work schedule and I had to move the sofa and coffee table around, plus I had to think about my 2 pugs running around the construction work I was doing, so yeah me and Arsenal had the same stress and headache, actually if anything I had it slightly worse than them lol

Great video! Very informative! LOVED watching it!

I've watched this more than I can remember, I love this video.

Went their for the first time to watch emirates cup, will always be a special place in my heart!

Went to the emirates cup in the corporate facilities about 12 years ago what a ground

Well I'm a project manager and Arsenal fan, so this was very interesting for me.

hahaha Brilliant! love the dreary library music at the start!!! #classic

300 changes agreed on handshakes. 😲 loving the spirit.

So beautiful 👌💜😘😍

Beautiful

Amazing. Praise to the board, and developer.

I have nil interest in football , but I loved watching this come together.

Brilliant work

Aussie Arsenal fan. Went on a tour of the stadium a month ago. Disappointed, very tired looking stadium, scruffy, faded seats, stains, everywhere, rubbish lying around outside. It's only 16 years old, a great construction that has not been maintained.

Brilliant, just brilliant.

Ohhh.....How i miss my favourate grouds.....woolwich highbury

well neither am i a project manager nor am i Arsenal Fan and still this was AWESOME.

Beautiful stadium ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Stands are too far from the pitch, making for less intimidating atmosphere.

Simplesmente espetacular, um dos mais bonitos que vi pela Europa. Parabéns.

They had height restrictions from the local council, and thats why the roof is angled downwards . It's possible to expand but it's a huge undertaking.

I went to Emirates for the Newcastle game a couple weeks ago. I thought the atmosphere was rubbish from Arsenal fans despite them scoring 3 but all us Newcastle fans focused on Pardew for full 90 mins. The stadium was terrific, beautiful and modern but I feel they have completely removed the atmosphere from all but 1 of the blocks.

Acres of nice expansive accommodating parking space surrounds this modest affordable sports venue... no wait!

It's the only stadium I know where you can drive around underneath. Great design.

I am quite impressed with the project management and resolution of problems. 1. Can't rebuild parts of current ground due to listed building status and high income housing. 2. Fans attached to location. 3. Finances prohibative due to required sustained success on the football pitch, manager personal guarentee to remain for multiple years before loans would be granted, replacement bank required, expensive London real estate to find. 4. Moving existing industry to a new site. 5. Small workspace. Had to build equipment on site to complete the roof. 6. Infastructure commitment to build bridges. 7. Build housing on the site ot the old stadium. 8. Get the building complete earlier to to fixture fulfillment requirement.

Wow that’s Absolutely Awesome Congratulations

This stadium was inspired of BENFICA Stadium

not bad considering we had a 390million debt in 2006 now with the sales of old highbury apartments 8 years on we have paid 290 million back so debt stands around 100 mil. in 5 years times were be debt free .

From the inside looks a lot like estadio da luz in portugal, but not as big. From the outside looks very good.

I would love to see David Dein back at the Arsenal I believe Wenger is a better manager with David there with him lets be fair David Dein is Arsenal through And Through I love the man and remember he bought Arsene Wenger to Arsenal in the first place so he should be there with him now Why did they ever let him Leave and who did should be shown the door thank you I have been a supporter for 75 years

Amazing how much effort goes into moving to a new stadium. Spuds take note!

Arsenal forever and it is on my heart

Any idea on the title of the soundtrack at the beginning?

Highbury > Emirates Stadium

THE BEAUTY! MY FAVORITE STADIUM NEXT TO WEMBLEY IN ENGLAND

Half of the video is about the bridge 😂

I agree, but I can't say the same thing about the atmosphere. I've been to the Emirates a few times and the only noise was coming from the away end, other than that, you can hear a pin drop.

My Club. My Stadium. 🔴❤️

Small pitch at highbury made us almost unbeatable there.

2023 arsenal champions again ❤️😥

classy stadium for a classy club. coming from a liverpool fan.

North end vs clock end will never be replaced!! wtf were they thinking?? the atmosphere is gone because it is mostly tourist and prices are too high.

very much enjoyed that

This shows how well Arsenal FC is run. Arsenal till i die.

The club was looking for increased ticket sales....when the prices went up

It’s crazy seeing how the emirates stadium site was before it was built

That new stadium sure brought a lot of trophies

Nice

Great stadium for great club 👏

Great stadium

Like the 2nd curcular image but, prefer to be able to see the inside of the stadium than having stained glass. However, i do think there should be some sort of virtual goodison park emersive 4d experience, for when the old lady leaves us. So that future generations can stull experince Goodison and its atmosphere.

R.I.P Highbury :( It lives on with Highbury Square!

I miss Highbury coz was last stadium Arsenal won 3 times EPL. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️😁

They should lower the pitch and fit 2 or 3 more rows at the front, the gaps are far too large for a modern stadium. Plus the 2 gaps at the corners on the upper tier that don't have scoreboards hanging should be filled in with seats. Both would get the capacity up by a few thousand, improve it, and crucially be bigger than Spurs' new ground.

It does need a refresh and stadium expansion

3:00 Illuminati Confirmed

what level would that be? Perennial underachievers?

I prefer the name Ashburton Grove

So many stadia around Europe are like this now - no wow factor.

Nice to see

hope so.looking very positive at the minute.

300 changes were agreed on a handshake. In how many other areas of life would that happen? Amazing.

why cant i stop this vidio

Lovely stad

Its almost a copy of Estadio da Luz in Lisbon... Nice stadium!

most beautiful stadium in England. Sorry Wembly you're just big

Need to have end sections standing again! That well increase the atmosphere and get them singing in support! The new Emirates stadium is really quiet and doesn't enthuse or support efforts by the players!

Historically successful team

wow you are quick.

yea they will have to build a new roof completely, make seats smaller or less space and if they were to expand the would have to develop the tube stations

1:03 Well the Emerites has existed for 12 years now and in the last 2 years they’ve finished outside the top four. The extra capacity hasn’t helped with that has it?

Brilliant

Reminds me of how the Brentford stadium is being built atm. COYB

Makes me feel even more amazed how Manchester United football club have 75,000 in our original stadium. What a club.