Am I being thick here, or how the fuck is anyone going to know what division they are in in 2018? and I dont see how that would have a detrimental effect on a world cup bid either, either the stadiums up to scratch or its not. Shitty could be (and hopefully are) in the conference by then
I think that's the point. They beleived they would be in the Premiership, it helps with the planning permission and transport links if the benefits for the city are sold as being able to attracted more supporters etc. The same goes for Plymouth who look more than likely to be in the third division