New Anfield work to begin in New Year

By This Is Anfield On · 91 Comments · In LFC News

Reports today suggest construction on Liverpool’s new Anfield stadium will begin in April.

Councillor Warren Bradley told the Liverpool Echo and Radio City that he has been told by the club they hope to make progress on the new stadium in the first quarter of 2010.

Plans to build a new 60,000 seater stadium on Stanley Park have stalled under owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett and has been a major gripe among Liverpool fans angry at the duo’s running of the club.

Cllr Bradley told the Echo newspaper: “Liverpool FC’s Christian Purslow has told us that the club in the first quarter of next year should be able to move forward with the stadium.

“We have told them it’s time to move on now, it’s gone on too long.

“I honestly believe Christian Purslow has been open and honest with us. Hopefully in the first quarter of next year we will see some movement. Without doubt it’s not before time.”

Financing of the new stadium, which is estimated to cost around £400m when complete, has been a major issue for Hicks and Gillett and it is widely reported they have been seeking investment from outside the club to help fund the stadium.

Recently Purslow, the club’s managing director, provided assurances the stadium will be complete by 2018 should England win the bid to host the World Cup.

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  • NDLFC

    I thought that the muppets weren’t happy with the 60,000 seater plans & upped it to 70,000? Maybe my mistake, but it’s still smaller than the Mancs, surely we want a ground with at least the capacity of the theatre of shyte ;-) to compete on a level playing field?

  • NDLFC

    I thought that the muppets weren’t happy with the 60,000 seater plans & upped it to 70,000? Maybe my mistake, but it’s still smaller than the Mancs, surely we want a ground with at least the capacity of the theatre of shyte ;-) to compete on a level playing field?

  • rick

    Does Barca Want Riera? Good News.
    I’ve never loved this gyu: He has no passion, no fire in deep.
    Riera is one the most mysterious signs of Boss: I whould be very happy if He leaves the Club.

  • rick

    Does Barca Want Riera? Good News.
    I’ve never loved this gyu: He has no passion, no fire in deep.
    Riera is one the most mysterious signs of Boss: I whould be very happy if He leaves the Club.

  • Nikhil Michael

    people rumor has it that we already got a loan deal for a fantastic player in Maxi Rodriguez and a possible loan deal for Ruud Van Nistelrooy , but why don’t we more seasoned premier league players?

  • Nikhil Michael

    people rumor has it that we already got a loan deal for a fantastic player in Maxi Rodriguez and a possible loan deal for Ruud Van Nistelrooy , but why don’t we more seasoned premier league players?

  • Crimson flame(gg)

    rick my friend!
    That’s a possibility.I’ve heard that from“Txiki Begiristain”.But do you think that Boss will agree that deal?I’m not sure….But a bout Riera i think he played well last season but now he is injured and that’s very bad!!!
    Happy Xmas to every one!!You’ll never walk alone!!!!

  • Crimson flame(gg)

    rick my friend!
    That’s a possibility.I’ve heard that from“Txiki Begiristain”.But do you think that Boss will agree that deal?I’m not sure….But a bout Riera i think he played well last season but now he is injured and that’s very bad!!!
    Happy Xmas to every one!!You’ll never walk alone!!!!

  • Crimson flame(gg)

    rick my friend!
    That’s a possibility.I’ve heard that from“Txiki Begiristain”.But do you think that Boss will agree that deal?I’m not sure….But a bout Riera i think he played well last season but now he is injured and that’s very bad!!!
    Happy Xmas to every one!!You’ll never walk alone!!!!

  • Jimbo

    crimson it would be good to sell riera and bring in anotherwinger. i dont think maxi is a natural winger. I would like to see elia he shows great passion andbravery when he playes. I do think riera was missed this season on the left. Henry would be brilliant if he came or nistlerooy. I just hope rafa buys well in jan

  • Jimbo

    crimson it would be good to sell riera and bring in anotherwinger. i dont think maxi is a natural winger. I would like to see elia he shows great passion andbravery when he playes. I do think riera was missed this season on the left. Henry would be brilliant if he came or nistlerooy. I just hope rafa buys well in jan

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