Some of these were proper football cathedrals.

Iconic grounds such as Highbury and White Hart Lane have been knocked down and replaced by state-of-the-art arenas. But what if some clubs decided to renovate their spiritual homes instead of replace?

It's been almost 17 years since the countdown clock at Arsenal 's famous old stadium, Highbury, ticked down to zero. Back in 2006, after an emotional 4-2 victory over Wigan wearing a bespoke kit ...