Fiorentina rush Franchi work
Fiorentina will revolutionise the Stadio Artemio Franchi in future, but for the moment they will be content to rush through work so that the season ticket holders can return.
"We will speed up the process to allow at least the season ticket holders to enter the stadium," explained patron Andrea Della Valle.
The Florence arena is not one of the six in Italy that passed the Legge Pisanu requirements, so must play behind closed doors until it is brought up to standard.
However, while nearby Livorno have protested at the new laws, Fiorentina concede that locking out all supporters was a necessary step following the death of Chief Inspector Filippo Raciti in Catania.
"We will adapt to the decisions made by the Government, as a strong signal had to be given. I believe these laws are very important. Of course, the errors of the few have unfortunately fallen on to the shoulders of the real fans and that is a very sad situation."
Like many of the stadiums in the peninsula, the Artemio Franchi was kept open by a local council order extending the deadline for restructuring work.
"Our part of the work will be completed within a few weeks. The authorities had given us time until June to resolve those issues, but unfortunately the drastic measures leave us below the required standard. In future, though, we will work to make the Franchi more modern and even better."
They certainly won’t be ready for this weekend, when Fiorentina face Udinese in front of empty stands.
"Right now we must safeguard the squad, but it won’t be easy for them to return after a long break without the support of the fans,” concluded Della Valle."
Source: C4 Football Italia
"We will speed up the process to allow at least the season ticket holders to enter the stadium," explained patron Andrea Della Valle.
The Florence arena is not one of the six in Italy that passed the Legge Pisanu requirements, so must play behind closed doors until it is brought up to standard.
However, while nearby Livorno have protested at the new laws, Fiorentina concede that locking out all supporters was a necessary step following the death of Chief Inspector Filippo Raciti in Catania.
"We will adapt to the decisions made by the Government, as a strong signal had to be given. I believe these laws are very important. Of course, the errors of the few have unfortunately fallen on to the shoulders of the real fans and that is a very sad situation."
Like many of the stadiums in the peninsula, the Artemio Franchi was kept open by a local council order extending the deadline for restructuring work.
"Our part of the work will be completed within a few weeks. The authorities had given us time until June to resolve those issues, but unfortunately the drastic measures leave us below the required standard. In future, though, we will work to make the Franchi more modern and even better."
They certainly won’t be ready for this weekend, when Fiorentina face Udinese in front of empty stands.
"Right now we must safeguard the squad, but it won’t be easy for them to return after a long break without the support of the fans,” concluded Della Valle."
Source: C4 Football Italia
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