Why these new stadiums give me grounds for concern

Loved the atmosphere at Wales v Scotland. But just a word about the new Cardiff City Stadium.

Once you sat down inside, you could have been at the Walkers, the Madjeski, any new ground. Can't some of the architects come up with an original idea instead of creating these cookie-cutter stadiums?



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