Anfield - The home of the greatest atmosphere in the land (Anfield (Liverpool FC))

Member Name: monkfish147

Product:	Anfield (Liverpool FC)
Date:	25/05/09 (93 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Great atmosphere, history, indoor facilities

Disadvantages: Access

It is almost impossible to think of Liverpool Football Club without thinking of Anfield, the venue for Liverpool's home fixtures. The history of the club is well known to many but if you visit the stadium there are constant reminders for all to see which are sure to evoke tremendous emotions and memories.

The famous Kop stand is unique; it houses over 12,000 people at capacity and is the largest single tier stand in European football. It is here where the majority of the Anfield atmosphere is generated and in my opinion provides the best all round seat for those patrons looking for a good view and great atmosphere.

Although the stadium is now trailing behind a number of other stadia in terms of capacity (maximum attendance is now slightly over 45,000) the in-house facilities are good with a number of places to purchase refreshments (although not cheap) and use the toilet.

In front of the Kop is a statue of Liverpool's legendary former manager Bill Shankly, this is constantly surrounded by both travelling and home supporters and will provide an excellent opportunity for photos with the great man.

Around the other side of the stadium is the memorial to the Hillsborough tragedy, again there is usually a number of people paying their remembrances and leaving flowers, scarves or shirts.

An historic stadium that is in need of some updating if Liverpool F.C are to remain in touch with the elite of the Premier League or more likely a move to a new stadium in the not too distant future.

The only real negative to the stadium is the access and parking which is common with most of the older grounds, it is on this front that Anfield cannot compete with a newer stadium such as The City of Manchester stadium.

Summary: Will be enjoyed by both travelling and home supporters