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You have to look to the future red yes anfield has many memories but I would not call it a cathedral of football today. Maine road where Manchester City played was loved but I bet you would not find a single city fan anywhere who would prefer main road to the eithad. But looks like we are stuck with FSG plans which are all about saving money and the price will be our future. But who cares ? Certainly not me I have given up
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You have to look to the future red yes anfield has many memories but I would not call it a cathedral of football today. Maine road where Manchester City played was loved but I bet you would not find a single city fan anywhere who would prefer main road to the eithad. But looks like we are stuck with FSG plans which are all about saving money and the price will be our future. But who cares ? Certainly not me I have given up Hahahahahaha  Me too 
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You are actually correct Stan. I know you get a lot of stick on this subject and it's your pet hate, but when you read Ayer's comments it is just one stand and maybe tinker with the Anfield Road End when we are back in the CL on a regular basis.
Anyone who thinks that is going to be soon is completely deluded. See, I was under the impression it was two stands and didn't have a problem with it... now it turns out it's only going to be the main stand - and a fair whack of that is going to be corporate???? I'll reserve judgement until it's completed.. The article and every other says that phase one is the main stand and phase two is the Anfield row end with a capacity of 59000 being the projected result. Personally, I don't think it's a bad idea. Anfield is a Cathedral of football. It's part of our history, and I'd hate to see us leave it, even for a shiny new campus. This expansion would still make us the 3rd largest stadium in the country, and I just don't think 300 million for an extra 15,000 seats makes sense to me. I know that American sports are a different kettle of fish, but Fenway Park is one of the most iconic, most loved, and most famous venues in baseball, despite its size. I was privileged enough to go watch a game there, and it was an incredible experience. If we are really going to redevelop the concourse ad rejuvenate the area, I think this is really the best thing to do. I may get lambasted for it, and fair enough. But that's my opinion. I saw the two phase write ups as well and it seems to make sense especially when you compare the amount of seats to be added and the future capacity to the outlay. At least it is a step in a positive direction. I can remember Mister and Missus Texas and their first spade in the ground nonsense. We need to get away from our past / history and realize that we are behind the big boys and we are definitely not in their league re money, stadiums and attracting world class players or manager. When we do this might seem to be a step towards catching up and getting the club up there with the City's of this world or at least make it more attractive to any prospective buyers should FSG decide to sell.
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You are actually correct Stan. I know you get a lot of stick on this subject and it's your pet hate, but when you read Ayer's comments it is just one stand and maybe tinker with the Anfield Road End when we are back in the CL on a regular basis.
Anyone who thinks that is going to be soon is completely deluded. See, I was under the impression it was two stands and didn't have a problem with it... now it turns out it's only going to be the main stand - and a fair whack of that is going to be corporate???? I'll reserve judgement until it's completed.. The article and every other says that phase one is the main stand and phase two is the Anfield row end with a capacity of 59000 being the projected result. Personally, I don't think it's a bad idea. Anfield is a Cathedral of football. It's part of our history, and I'd hate to see us leave it, even for a shiny new campus. This expansion would still make us the 3rd largest stadium in the country, and I just don't think 300 million for an extra 15,000 seats makes sense to me. I know that American sports are a different kettle of fish, but Fenway Park is one of the most iconic, most loved, and most famous venues in baseball, despite its size. I was privileged enough to go watch a game there, and it was an incredible experience. If we are really going to redevelop the concourse ad rejuvenate the area, I think this is really the best thing to do. I may get lambasted for it, and fair enough. But that's my opinion. You won’t be lambasted for your opinion Red, but I’d respectfully disagree with you. First of all it’s 58,000 and a few hundred seats, and a fair number of those going to the corporate sector and not to the fans. Secondly, for how long will this redevelopment of part of the stadium remain as the 3rd largest stadium in the country? Thirdly, the estimate of an extra 300m for the additional capacity in a new stadium is questionable, when Everton estimate the total cost of a new stadium at 200m. Fourthly, there’s the question of future expansion, which according to Henry won’t be available at Anfield. Fifthly, the amenities that would be possible in a new build aren’t going to be available in Anfield. And finally the decision to tart up Anfield to a mickey mouse 58,000 seats, with no further expansion capacity, will condemn us to second tier status behind Man U for a generation if not forever. This is a missed opportunity to get ourselves on to an even playing field with our greatest rivals, and they’ve funked it. How can LFC fans possibly think that "this is the best thing to do”?
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You are actually correct Stan. I know you get a lot of stick on this subject and it's your pet hate, but when you read Ayer's comments it is just one stand and maybe tinker with the Anfield Road End when we are back in the CL on a regular basis.
Anyone who thinks that is going to be soon is completely deluded. See, I was under the impression it was two stands and didn't have a problem with it... now it turns out it's only going to be the main stand - and a fair whack of that is going to be corporate???? I'll reserve judgement until it's completed.. The article and every other says that phase one is the main stand and phase two is the Anfield row end with a capacity of 59000 being the projected result. Personally, I don't think it's a bad idea. Anfield is a Cathedral of football. It's part of our history, and I'd hate to see us leave it, even for a shiny new campus. This expansion would still make us the 3rd largest stadium in the country, and I just don't think 300 million for an extra 15,000 seats makes sense to me. I know that American sports are a different kettle of fish, but Fenway Park is one of the most iconic, most loved, and most famous venues in baseball, despite its size. I was privileged enough to go watch a game there, and it was an incredible experience. If we are really going to redevelop the concourse ad rejuvenate the area, I think this is really the best thing to do. I may get lambasted for it, and fair enough. But that's my opinion. Nice to see somebody talking sense.
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You have to look to the future red yes anfield has many memories but I would not call it a cathedral of football today. Maine road where Manchester City played was loved but I bet you would not find a single city fan anywhere who would prefer main road to the eithad. But looks like we are stuck with FSG plans which are all about saving money and the price will be our future. But who cares ? Certainly not me I have given up I'm with you Stan, I can't think about it otherwise I get too despondent. Our club is actually getting murdered right now. Terrible transfer strategy, unforgivable stadium strategy or lack there of. What else is there to do but accept defeat and mediocrity.
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Nothing we have to accept it
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