Jamie O’Hara rips into ‘terrible’ Stamford Bridge and mocks Premier League rival’s ‘toy Spurs stadium’

Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara has launched a scathing attack on Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge, calling it “a terrible football ground” with “no atmosphere” while boasting about the impressive facilities at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Speaking on talkSPORT Breakfast show, O’Hara did not hold back as he compared other Premier League venues to Spurs’. 

“Look at our ground, look at our stadium. It’s unbelievable, everyone’s trying to copy us, even Everton!” the former Spurs midfielder said on the show before watching Tottenham lose 1-0 to Chelsea on Saturday.

O’Hara mocked Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium, claiming it resembles “a toy Spurs stadium”, and he added that when watching games on TV, it looks like Tottenham’s ground, just smaller.

The former Spurs star went on to argue that Spurs are “bigger” than Chelsea, suggesting that despite the Blues’ massive spending and success, Tottenham’s stature and world-class stadium set them apart.

When did Tottenham open their new stadium and what is the capacity?

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium officially opened in April 2019, replacing the historic White Hart Lane. It took several years to complete after construction began in 2015, following numerous delays.

The stadium cost over £1 billion to build and seats 62,850 fans, making it one of the largest and most modern in Europe. Its cutting-edge design and atmosphere have made it a benchmark for new football grounds.

Since opening, the venue has hosted not just Premier League matches but also NFL games, concerts, and boxing events, cementing its reputation as a multi-purpose global sports destination.

Is the Tottenham Stadium the biggest among Premier League clubs?

While Tottenham’s home is one of the most impressive in the league, it is not the biggest. That honour goes to Old Trafford, home of Manchester United, with a capacity of around 74,000.

However, Tottenham’s ground is larger than most modern stadiums, including Arsenal’s Emirates (60,704) and West Ham’s London Stadium (62,500). Its technology and design are considered among the best in world football.

FGG Says

O’Hara’s comments might sting for some rival fans, but he is not wrong about Tottenham’s stadium being one of the best in world football. The design, atmosphere, and facilities at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium have genuinely raised the bar across the Premier League.

That said, comparing stadiums does not change history or trophies. Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge may lack modern flair, but it has seen countless iconic moments. Spurs’ stadium might be state-of-the-art, but the club still needs silverware to match its world-class home.