Liverpool FC to visit China, Malaysia and Korea in 2011 summer tour

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So there coming to Asia

Not Thailand

(weekend in KL required!)

[Mostar]

Liverpool FC to visit China, Malaysia and Korea in 2011 summer tour

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2011/04/07/liverpool-fc-to-visit-china-malaysia-and-korea-in-2011-summer-tour-100252-28478611/

Liverpool FC to visit China, Malaysia and Korea in 2011 summer tour

LIVERPOOL skipper Steven Gerrard insists he’s relishing the chance to visit China, Malaysia and Korea during this summer’s pre-season tour of the Far East.

The trip in July will involve three friendly matches with one being played in each of the countries they are visiting.

The Reds will play in Guangzhou before moving on to Kuala Lumpur and their final fixture will take place in Seoul.

The decision to travel to Asia, where the Reds enjoy huge support, was taken following the successful 10-day tour of Thailand and Singapore in July 2009.

“Whenever we go to Asia, the fans are always amazing,” Gerrard said.

“The supporters over there are fanatical about Liverpool and it's great that we can give so many of them a chance to come and watch the team play.”

Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre said: “The last tour in 2009 was a real success and we're delighted that we are returning this summer after a break last year due to the FIFA World Cup.

“Nothing beats watching the team live and by visiting China, Malaysia and Korea, we are allowing fans from all three countries to experience just that.

“We will work closely with our main sponsor Standard Chartered and our other partners in the region to ensure we can deliver our best ever pre-season tour.”

The trip will be sponsored by Standard Chartered and their group head of corporate affairs Gavin Laws said: “We are very excited about Liverpool FC’s Asia tour.

“It is fantastic news for Liverpool FC’s fans in Asia and yet another sign of the commitment of the club and Standard Chartered to the region. We are looking forward to some great football in July.”

Details of the matches and ticket details will be released soon.

[Fernandinho]

FFS, should have made it Australia.

[cannotmakeit]

guess the money is not there.

[Tee]

The visit to China will be massive. Really good move by the club.

Do you think Kenny Huang will attend any of the games?

[Cormack74]

Yup, gotta be good for raising the profile and getting a few bob in to the coffers.

[Mostar]

Too bad fans in Asia will miss out to see Suarez.

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Weill he be in S.America..?

[Mostar]

Yup.

Copa America July 1 to July 24

[pondus]

Also coming to Norway in the summer to play Valerenga

[Kinell]

Also coming to Norway in the summer to play Valerenga

We'll have full backing of the home fans there then!

[dww]

Too bad fans in Asia will miss out to see Suarez.

I thought all our fans were from Norway?

[Mostar]

I thought all our fans were from Norway?

That too

[little dave hedgehog]

bugger a whole lot of not coming to america. kin everton have been to my pub for a q and a.

[Cormack74]

I'm sure our new basketball representative will be in your country if that's any consolation.