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Spurs to move out of White Hart Lane for one season

Club has opted for new construction plan with the shortest possible build time

Spurs are to move out of White hart Lane for one season. Photograph: Getty Images
Spurs are to move out of White hart Lane for one season. Photograph: Getty Images
Wed Sept 10 2014 - 13:43

Tottenham are to move out of White Hart Lane for a period of one season after announcing a delay in the construction of their new stadium.

A High Court challenge has resulted in a revised construction programme with the shortest build time possible, meaning Spurs must leave White Hart Lane to allow the new stadium to be built.

However, this will not be in time for the start of the 2017-18 season.

A statement on the club’s website read: “We should like to advise supporters that it is highly unlikely we shall be able to open the new stadium at the start of the 2017/2018 season.

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“The club has revised its construction programme in order to take the shortest possible time to construct.

"This now therefore involves the club moving away from the Lane during construction for a period of one season, to start at the beginning of a season in order to comply with Premier League rules.

“We are currently undertaking due diligence on alternative stadium options.”