Why are England going it alone with their World Cup bid?

Why do the powers that be at the top of the Scottish, English and even the Welsh football associations not unite in order that we have a joint bid to host the World Cup? Apparently the decision makers have expressed reservations regarding the quantity of top level hotels and training facilities in England. Russia, it seems are the other main contenders, with Holland and Belgium's joint bid being in the mix too. My point is: Scotland and England are the two oldest footballing nations in the world and have some of the biggest clubs in the world. We have collectively, some of the best stadiums in the world too and some of the most enthusiastic football fans the world has to offer. So why go it alone England? Together we have Hampden stadium, Wembley, Celtic Park, Ibrox, Anfield, Old Trafford, Highbury, Millenium Stadium (in Wales), and so many more TOP stadia that it seems preposterous for the bid for the World Cup to be England's on their own. There are many top training grounds such as Celtic's Lennoxtown, Rangers' Murray Park, Man Utd's Carrington etc, etc, etc, and there are several top level hotels and country houses for the participating teams, such as Cameron House on the banks of Loch Lomond, to name but one, that it seems folly not to unite the British Isles mainland in the pursuit of this World Cup bid. If Holland and Belgium can compile a joint bid surely to God we, here in the home of football, can do the same. Also, surely if we did, it would give us a greater chance of winning the bid.



I'm aware that there may be some pit-falls, such as the transport system in Glasgow which is shambolic in term of the subway and congested roads. But surely if the burden of human traffic was spread appropriately throughout the British Isles we could come to a proper solution.



For example, the two semi-finals could be played at Celtic Park or Ibrox or Hampden, or the Millenium stadium, and the final could be hosted at Wembley since this has the largest capacity.



IT MAKES SENSE TO UNITE THE BID.



Your thoughts.Why are England going it alone with their World Cup bid?
I dont like them but I hope they get it, along with Scotland qualifying and invading England again haha, I mean even the most hardened scot wants them to get the bid so its only 100 miles down the road to see top games.
i think it would make sense but i think the english would be scared that scotland would regain its title as the home of football.Why are England going it alone with their World Cup bid?
You admit Ibrox is the greatest stadium in the world.
england is a megalomaniac nation.... a country madee by foreigners yet they hate themWhy are England going it alone with their World Cup bid?
Because they can.
The English would never ask us cos they are the guardians of world football,my a**e.Russia to win.
nothing wrong with glasgows transport system.................................. ..........

provide enough FREE CARPARKS and it wouldnt be congested....stupid pay parkin....as for the underground ive beenon it once when i was 10 and i have never been on it since....i not fond of trains but thats horrendus....england are full of nonwhites and glasgow is becommin the same...20 years time glasgows it will be like wheres wally books only it be wheres the white person.....fed up



u coulda asked that q in 2 sentences instead of wastin everyones time that book u gone and wrote....and the word is nonce and no im but seing as ur good at labelling anyone ur a massive...YAAAAWN....



ALSO I FORGOT TO ADD...FTUTR...much love kissmyass
Well i don't actually see why not. The main argument against it is that the whole thing is to spread out. Our best facilities are typically in Glasgow and England's in London which is not ideal for teams or especially fans who would maybe need to pay to go to Glasgow to London back to Glasgow and again to London.



Although a valid point is that Australia have made a bid and that is much more vast that the UK so it is possible but lets face it, they aren't likely to win it it.



I think that overall a joint bid would overall have a slightly negative effect as although some parts of England's details are a bit off, overall it is a fantastic location for FIFA to stage their world cup. Personally i hope they get it. It would be an awesome summer!!!
It was on the table for Scotland,Wales and Northern Ireland and the FA of each home nation knocked it back.

The reason I believe was to do with the fact that GB wanted to enter a football team for the 2012 Olympic Games and the offer of a joint bid for the World Cup was on offer also.

The relevant FA's were concerned that if they entered into a team GB for football it would fall foul of FIFA and UEFA.

That is why England bid on its own for the World Cup.

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