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As we emerged successfully into the bright, new Premier League era, it's no understatement to say that one of the key characteristics associated with the era was that our pitch was perfection – 'the carpet' as it became known to many. This admirable aspect of our identity is because of Steve Braddock.
At the time it was £4,000 a seat. You multiply that by 60,000 it's £240million. Plus we had to buy the soil, all the businesses we had to buy out. It went to over £420m.
Putting the finishing touches to the carpet. The pitch at the Emirates Stadium has gained a reputation for being perhaps the most pristine surface in the Premier League.
At the time it was £4,000 a seat. You multiply that by 60,000 it's £240million. Plus we had to buy the soil, all the businesses we had to buy out. It went to over £420m.