Boro reveal proposed Riverside Stadium improvements

Middlesbrough FC have been given the go-ahead by the Premier League to press ahead with plans to redevelop areas of the Riverside Stadium, with the club releasing new images of the proposed changes.Newly promoted teams have to meet certain criteria upon promotion to the top flight of English football and work has already begun on improving media facilities at the stadium.New LED floodlighting and dug-outs will also be installed during the summer, along with a new players entrance, alongside a updated West Stand reception.Two TV studios will be built on either side of the big screen, while the TV gantry will be moved from the West Stand to the East Stand. This relocation will result in a number of seat losses but is being done so the main camera position will now focus towards the West Stand in a bid to “ensure a higher profile reflection and increase the global image of the club”.Boro are working Middlesbrough-based architect Harkin Associates on the re-development work at both the Riverside Stadium and its training ground at Rockliffe.