80,000 Seater Stadium?

[DannyMan2006]

Cheers mate


You from the Islington area then?

Not originally, but living nearby now.

[Jayesh87]

Rethinking stadium plans a wise move
Mar 20 2007
by Ian Rush, Liverpool Echo

ON the surface, I'm in agreement with Liverpool’s decision to review their stadium design.

What surprises me is the club were pressing ahead with plans to build an arena which couldn’t be extended at a later date.

It makes more sense to have the capacity enlarged when and if the demand is there, just like Manchester United has done over recent years.

They began with a 60,000 capacity and have been gradually increasing it in recent years.

I was under the impression Liverpool would have been already able to do similar under the current design. If that’s not so, it’s understandable George Gillett and Tom Hicks are wanting a rethink.

I saw the designs of the Stanley Park ground and thought they were fantastic.

Whatever changes are made, I feel it’s essential the building continues as soon as possible.

Liverpool simply can’t afford to be left behind for another seven years while more planning applications are prepared.

I can only imagine the architects are working overtime to make changes quickly. If so, I also hope they’re not forgetting the importance of the Kop End.

This was the one part of the design which I still found ambiguous.

All the stands looked the same, which left me wondering how the home stand was going to be distinct from the rest of the stadium?

There’s no point having identical stands behind each goal and thinking just because you name one The Kop, it will be the same as we have now. I know the fans would be very disappointed if that was the case.

As European nights at Anfield show, the proximity of the fans to the players creates a Coliseum style and undoubtedly has an impact, lifting the Liverpool team and intimidating the opponents.

When I see wonderful stadia such as The Emirates, Old Trafford or even the Millennium Stadium, there’s no question the noise levels and atmosphere can be great, but it still bears no comparison to the ‘in-your-face’ environment of Anfield.

Just because a stadium is modern, surely it doesn’t have to follow the same blueprint as all the other recently built arenas?

With Gillett and Hicks securing full ownership of the club, these are questions which they’re going to have to answer.

They made many commitments in their offer to shareholders, which is why so many were willing to allow them 100 per cent ownership, and it’s clear the Liverpool manager is now hoping for clarification about what will happen.

I’d be staggered if Rafa Benitez left for Madrid as the rumours have suggested, but I doubt the owners will be making it clear publicly how much money will be available for new players.

The kitty will surely depend on Liverpool securing Champions League football, which they’re still to do, and also how much prize money they can win from this year’s competition.

By the end of the season, Benitez should know what his budget is.

As for Madrid, I’m sure I’m not alone in getting fed up hearing the same story at the same time every year.

Even if there is some substance to the rumours, it’s a bit like the Steven Gerrard to Chelsea saga a few years ago. There reaches a point where you just want to hear everyone at the club stating they’re only interested in Liverpool and don’t welcome the speculation.

That’s how the Gerrard situation was eventually resolved and I hope the same applies in this case, otherwise we’ll be faced with the same uncertainty at the same point of every season.

That’s not fair to the fans.

linky

[Rhys]

are they completely changing trhe stadium design then or just expanding the original one up a bit?

i cant see it being ready in just under 3 years now though it will probably be 2010 before we move into our new stadium.

[bazza76]

are they completely changing trhe stadium design then or just expanding the original one up a bit?

i cant see it being ready in just under 3 years now though it will probably be 2010 before we move into our new stadium.

That wouldn't bother me, I know people will say, what about loss of revenue over the next few seasons, but I think of revenue gained from the seasons after. Plus we get to stay at Anfield for a few more years

[Diego]

That wouldn't bother me, I know people will say, what about loss of revenue over the next few seasons, but I think of revenue gained from the seasons after. Plus we get to stay at Anfield for a few more years

i'd like that very much...

[mattydalton]

There'd be twice as much chance of getting a ticket!! I'm all for it.

[Jayesh87]

are they completely changing trhe stadium design then or just expanding the original one up a bit?

i cant see it being ready in just under 3 years now though it will probably be 2010 before we move into our new stadium.

Even though todays news is positive i find it hard that to beleive that it will be that simple to go from 61,000 to 80,000 by just improving the transport situation.

I can see this dragging on Liverpool style

[Fowler_God]

We would easy fill a 70,000+ stadium. Loads of people who you speak to dont even bother to try and get a ticket because its a waste of time, because very rarely do you hit gold.

[Fowler_God]

Even though todays news is positive i find it hard that to beleive that it will be that simple to go from 61,000 to 80,000 by just improving the transport situation.

I can see this dragging on Liverpool style

I dont think the railway station side of it would be a massive problem. You have a railway track about half a mile away and putting a station next to a track is not a massive problem in the grand scheme of things.

The major issue i think is more the roads. The new stadium would still be massively land locked. Plus Queens drive struggles big time with 40,000. If you have 80,000 then traffic would stop. For that reason i cant see it happening

[Jayesh87]

I dont think the railway station side of it would be a massive problem. You have a railway track about half a mile away and putting a station next to a track is not a massive problem in the grand scheme of things.

The major issue i think is more the roads. The new stadium would still be massively land locked. Plus Queens drive struggles big time with 40,000. If you have 80,000 then traffic would stop. For that reason i cant see it happening

Well if the bitters are getting a 72,000 seater i say we go for a 115,000 seater stadium

[Lucky]

I dont think the railway station side of it would be a massive problem. You have a railway track about half a mile away and putting a station next to a track is not a massive problem in the grand scheme of things.

The major issue i think is more the roads. The new stadium would still be massively land locked. Plus Queens drive struggles big time with 40,000. If you have 80,000 then traffic would stop. For that reason i cant see it happening

Road transport in all major cities is a big issue with few easy answers...If there's a rail line close by however the club could easily purchase land away from the anfield area to provide parking facilities and then shuttle the fans to the stadium, complete with it's very own station.
I'm sure some sort of park and ride scheme could work.

[Lucky]

... could also be that it eventually pays for itself too....

[Jayesh87]

... could also be that it eventually pays for itself too....

I am sure the yanks have a solution to the problem!

[DannyMan2006]

I am sure the yanks have a solution to the problem!

Freeways!

[Jayesh87]

Freeways!

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