Grand stands

By Robert Elwall Robert Elwall 2006-05-26T00:00:00

The phrase ‘genius loci' is most often applied to locales such as gardens, but is it also appropriate for football grounds? As a series of new stadiums comes on line, Arsenal's manager, Arsène Wenger, recently admitted his players would miss the inspiration provided by the art deco surroundings of Highbury ...

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