2 sides of the arguement (Anfield (Liverpool FC))

Member Name: talbo

Product:	Anfield (Liverpool FC)
Date:	26/07/00 (53 review reads)
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Advantages: More money, more tickets available

Disadvantages: High cost

As a lifelong Liverpool fan I have been watching every development in the stadium debate very carefully, I can see both sides of the story but I believe the overall conclusion must be to build a new super stadium on Stanley Park.

The main reason for this is that in order compete with Man Utd once again we will need the extra revenue from the ticket sales. The new stadium will also help to build the reputation of the club once more as we will be able to host international and big European matches. There is also the fact that since the death of the old Kop any atmosphere within the stadium has died and newly designed stadiums can be done so to generate an atmosphere. There is also the fact that since we last held a trophy inside Anfield it has changed beyond recognition with 3 of the stands being modernised in the last 10 years.

However on the other hand there is the fact that we have shared so many great memories in there that it will be hard to leave. There is also the need to keep landmarks from around the stadium such as the Hillsbrough memorial and the Shankley gates which should not be moved for fear of damage.

However I am completely against the idea of a ground share with Everon as I believe that too many complications will arise such as the seat colours and cost. Will Everton pay half of a 70,000 seater stadium when all they want is 55,000 seats. Also as Old Traffords pitch has been wrecked due to the size of the stands what would happen to a pitch surrounded by a 70,000 seater stadium that is played on every week?

Therefore I conclude that we should move however we should move alone.

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