Tottenham's new £1B ($1.3B) stadium "will not be completed by the end of this season," according to Alex Miller of the London DAILY MAIL. The club still hopes to play Crystal Palace there in March -- "but even then there will still be building issues to be resolved." A source close to the build revealed, "There are large areas that will simply not be finished in time. But if you can safely get fans in and out, provide toilets and food, the stadium could still host games before the end of the season, even while the finishing touches remain. The vast majority of the hospitality lounges are ready to go." Spurs Chair Daniel Levy has "promised a further update on the stadium within three weeks -- after the club issued the latest delay." The Premier League remains supportive of the club's situation but officials "will not rule out forcing Spurs to remain at Wembley if delays continue." Officials have concerns over "competitive advantages to the north London club," as well as its remaining opponents. A source close to the Premier League said, "There are doubts about letting Spurs play at home for just two or three games this season but all will become clearer after Daniel Levy's next statement. It would be strange if the new stadium was ready and not used but there is the issue of competitive advantage" (DAILY MAIL, 1/12).
