It’s hard to have an in-depth conversation about English football without discussing the stadiums and grounds the most famous games were played in. As the demand for soccer increases year-by-year, the need for larger stadiums with increased capacity for fans and amenities increases as well.
However, when old stadiums are closed either to build new ones or due to ownership’s financial troubles, many are erased from existence entirely in demolition.
Here we take a look at what has happened to nine iconic Premier League grounds that have been destroyed over the years:
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