Stadium Plans to be unveiled by the end of the month.
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Cool - and having a bar in there would be a good way of diverting some of the pre game drinking revenue down in town to the stadium.
Would be interested to know how this will work in terms of season tickets/general sale seats. We must have a huge waiting list - would make sense to get as many as possible sold as STs to guarantee that the seats are filled but would be interesting to know whether there are any weightings on how that would be allocated e.g. 20% would be left as unallocated.
I liked the comment in the video about fixing the 45k seats first - do you think this means removing the poles that cause restricted views? Maybe even attempting to do something with the Anfield Rd overhang?!
Would be interested to know how this will work in terms of season tickets/general sale seats. We must have a huge waiting list - would make sense to get as many as possible sold as STs to guarantee that the seats are filled but would be interesting to know whether there are any weightings on how that would be allocated e.g. 20% would be left as unallocated.
I liked the comment in the video about fixing the 45k seats first - do you think this means removing the poles that cause restricted views? Maybe even attempting to do something with the Anfield Rd overhang?!
Do you mean the comment by Henry? Personally I assumed he was referring to one of the drawbacks of moving to a new stadium, in that you have to build the first 45k seats from scratch before you even get into any kind of increased capacity, and obviously that's very inefficient. I've heard him make that observation before.
But, anyway, the restricted views at Anfield will surely be rectified by this redevelopment in any case. The poles supporting the Main Stand roof will obviously be going, and my hunch is that when they redevelop the Anfield Rd end they'll get rid of the upper tier and start again, which would mean the very poor views at the back of the lower tier will be solved. That's the only way that would make sense to me, because that upper tier is such a mess at the moment and surely pretty difficult to expand upon.
It'd be a bloody ugly stand if they didn't do that, anyway...
But, anyway, the restricted views at Anfield will surely be rectified by this redevelopment in any case. The poles supporting the Main Stand roof will obviously be going, and my hunch is that when they redevelop the Anfield Rd end they'll get rid of the upper tier and start again, which would mean the very poor views at the back of the lower tier will be solved. That's the only way that would make sense to me, because that upper tier is such a mess at the moment and surely pretty difficult to expand upon.
It'd be a bloody ugly stand if they didn't do that, anyway...
Ahh, that makes better sense. He didn't express himself very clearly.
Yep. That's where 96 avenue is gonna be.
Shame that developers don't have much imagination when it comes to integrating the old with the new.
I'd love them to leave the building as it stands & build the new all around it, making it obvious that it's a feature.
I had similar feelings about quigans in town, that incredible old building could have easily been made the unique & eccentric centrepiece of the shopping area at the back of the larger retail shops in town in a similar fashion by simply using some clever landscaping & design around it.
If that's the new main stand then it's fucking ace. As another poster has pointed out though, where has the Albert gone?!??!?!
Poor the Albert, does LFC own the Albert?
That looks fucking ace. Proper imposing and original. Has a whiff of those mad new American Football stadiums in the States.
But losing the Albert? That would be shit. It should be protected and made a feature of that end like the Strawberry is at St. James' Park. No doubt where it stood will be a big 'concession stand' selling overpriced hot dogs and popcorn. Wank.
Apparently Joe Anderson has said that the remaining houses have now been bought.
http://www.thisisanfield.com/2014/0...en-light-after-remaining-homes-are-purchased/
http://www.thisisanfield.com/2014/0...en-light-after-remaining-homes-are-purchased/
The council have bought all the properties.
It seems they forgot to tell anyone that news though.
Tweet from Joe Anderson (mayor of Liverpool) in reply to someone asking about it an hour ago:
@hitman8976rawk We have now completed buying all the properties around ground so things will start happening quickly at last, apologies. Joe
It seems they forgot to tell anyone that news though.
Tweet from Joe Anderson (mayor of Liverpool) in reply to someone asking about it an hour ago:
@hitman8976rawk We have now completed buying all the properties around ground so things will start happening quickly at last, apologies. Joe
Well on the evidence gathered so far I'd suggest the property itself has been under the ownership of the club for quite some time.
Liverpool FC sign legal agreement to expand Anfield stadium as part of £260m regeneration
Published by Jon Land for 24dash.com in Local Government and also inCommunities, Development, Housing
Thursday 17th April 2014 - 11:29am
Liverpool Football Club, Liverpool City Council and social landlord Your Housing Group have signed a legal agreement which has brought the regeneration of Anfield a step closer.
Alongside new housing, the deal could lead to the expansion of Liverpool FC's stadium.
Mayor Joe Anderson, Liverpool FC chair Tom Werner and Kathy Cowell, chair of YHG, signed the heads of terms, paving the way for the proposed £260 million scheme.
The legal document has set out the agreed principles upon which a formal contract can subsequently be entered into by the signatories.
The three organisations are working in partnership to bring about a comprehensive regeneration and long-term benefits to residents and businesses in the Anfield area - which it is hoped could lead to the creation of 770 jobs.
Agreement to the heads of terms will allow each organisation to progress its respective schemes in the confidence that there is a legally binding agreement in place between the all parties.
The Anfield Project was launched in June 2013 and was followed by a six-week period of public consultation which revealed over 80% public support toward the outline proposals for regenerating the area.
The Anfield Project includes the following planned schemes:
• Anfield Village and Rockfield housing refurbishment projects.
• New build housing (being delivered by Keepmoat Plc).
• Walton Breck Road and the High Street corridor regeneration.
• A proposed training hotel.
• A proposed business hub.
• New public space, 96 Avenue and Anfield Square.
• The completion of Stanley Park and a proposed hub in the Park.
• Proposed Liverpool FC stadium expansion.
Joe Anderson said: “This is another key step along in the delivery the Anfield Project, which will bring a huge improvement in quality of life for many thousands of people. The signing today sends a very clear message to the people of north Liverpool and the wider city: a brighter Anfield is coming.”
Tom Werner said: “We are pleased that great progress has been made with the city council and Your Housing Group about the plans for the regeneration of Anfield and the unique opportunity that gives us to stay at Anfield Stadium. We have always maintained that we need certainty in order to progress with our plans and the Heads of Terms is an important step on that journey.
"We are optimistic that we will realise our plans for the expansion of Anfield and look forward to the next step of the planning process.”
Next week Liverpool FC will be hosting some exhibitions where local residents, fans and members of the public will be able to view their ambitious plans for its proposed expansion to Anfield Stadium.
Kathy Cowell, OBE DL, said: “This agreement demonstrates the partners’ commitment to deliver the Anfield Project. We’d like to thank the local community for their continued support and patience and look forward to delivering the plans that will transform the area for the better."
Yer man in the middle was the butcher on Coronation St wasn't he?
It's been moving forward all season, so no.
This.
It started moving again cos the club are basically financing the entire area regeneration to the tune of about 40-60m. Arguably they have a responsibility to do so, so this isn't a complaint.
Keep seeing bluenoses moaning on the echo website about the fact that the council aren't regenerating the area around goodison. They aren't too bright, clearly.
they've increased the amount of fans wanting to go to games cos we've been playing boss. right now it's a no brainer to push ahead with it
A hotel that's learning on the job?
one that tells everyone it's bulking and only lifts in front of a mirror
So all the article mentioned was that we are ANOTHER step closer to actually building the stadium.
Technically, moving from step 5 to step 100 (out a total of 2000000000 steps) could also mean 'moving another step closer'.
Technically, moving from step 5 to step 100 (out a total of 2000000000 steps) could also mean 'moving another step closer'.
Could it also double as a place for the team to stay the night before home games to ensure their routine is abided by?
This is confirming that we are paying the council money & putting contracts out to tender, also confirms the council are happy with the plans.
Then we sign the contracts (around the end of the month), apply for planning permission, which should be bloody quick cos it's the council who we are working with who have to agree them, then work begins.
Chill dude.
Then we sign the contracts (around the end of the month), apply for planning permission, which should be bloody quick cos it's the council who we are working with who have to agree them, then work begins.
Chill dude.
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