And, we're off.....2016/17

[Lord Tyrion]

Is that seriously from the new stand? Surely not.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Is that seriously from the new stand? Surely not.

Yes.

We've pished up £150m for 5000 corporate seats and 900 even more restricted views than we had in the old main stand.

I've questioned the owners motivation in the last few years and this just confirms my thoughts.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

The one with the pole above apparently was put there for a laugh there isn't actually a seat there and the big red posts are temporary until the second part of the expansion is down there is about 800 restricted views until phase two is complete

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Blimey I can't believe that. I'd expect clear views in a modern stadium. Why would they design in restricted views?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Yes.

We've pished up £150m for 5000 corporate seats and 900 even more restricted views than we had in the old main stand.

I've questioned the owners motivation in the last few years and this just confirms my thoughts.

The owners motivation is to increase match day revenue and that include corperate just like all the other big clubs that earn a lot more per match than we do

I expect you like the cheap tickets to locals that they have brought in

For decades we have needed to expand the stadium - we went through previous owners and the spade in the ground business and now we finally get them extending the stadium and looking to further increase it the motivations are questioned - what exactly is it confirming by spending £150 mil to expand the stadium ? Is that not what every wants ?

 

[Deleted member 1740]

The one with the pole above apparently was put there for a laugh there isn't actually a seat there and the big red posts are temporary until the second part of the expansion is down there is about 800 restricted views until phase two is complete

What about not being able to see the corner flag, underneath the scoreboard Kop end from the corner of the new stand?

Don't forget part of the Kop roof has been cut back for this stand.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

What about not being able to see the corner flag, underneath the scoreboard Kop end from the corner of the new stand?

Don't forget part of the Kop roof has been cut back for this stand.

Here is a picture of the new stand



On the right is the post that Paul put which actually doesn't block many

On the left you can see the roof restricting some views and it was always going to be that way until phase two was complete because of the way it was being built up

It was either spend £350 mil plus and do all four stands at once and have to play away from anfield for a year or do it in stages

 

[Deleted member 1740]

The owners motivation is to increase match day revenue and that include corperate just like all the other big clubs that earn a lot more per match than we do

I expect you like the cheap tickets to locals that they have brought in

For decades we have needed to expand the stadium - we went through previous owners and the spade in the ground business and now we finally get them extending the stadium and looking to further increase it the motivations are questioned - what exactly is it confirming by spending £150 mil to expand the stadium ? Is that not what every wants ?

We need. To start acting like a big club in the transfer market.

Those measley 500 tickets available to local fans are the same price as what Tarquin from Tunbridge wells would pay. Let's be honest, a local football team keeping 1% of tickets for local fans is pathetic.

That £150m will be paid back by the club, the owners will want their investment money plus a return.

They'll be long gone before the 2nd phase is even started. Meanwhile spurs are building a new stadium.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Here is a picture of the new stand

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On the right is the post that Paul put which actually doesn't block many

On the left you can see the roof restricting some views and it was always going to be that way until phase two was complete because of the way it was being built up

It was either spend £350 mil plus and do all four stands at once and have to play away from anfield for a year or do it in stages

They could've built a new stadium in the park in two seasons, everything was in place ready for it to be built. Don't forget, the purchase of the club included a new stadium which was non negotiable.

Top left hand corner of that stand you cannot see from past the 18yard box to the corner flag. That is a restricted view and it won't matter until the Kop gets knocked down which won't happen.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

When is phase 2 due to happen? What will it do?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

We need. To start acting like a big club in the transfer market.

Those measley 500 tickets available to local fans are the same price as what Tarquin from Tunbridge wells would pay. Let's be honest, a local football team keeping 1% of tickets for local fans is pathetic.

That £150m will be paid back by the club, the owners will want their investment money plus a return.

They'll be long gone before the 2nd phase is even started. Meanwhile spurs are building a new stadium.

What does "act like a big club mean in the transfer market" ?

The owners backed the manager - that's all that can ever be asked. Klopp got in players he wanted he refused to be held to ransom and over pay for players , he has gone on record to say that and he got rid of a lot of expensive dross

And as for the tickets

http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/ann...e-ticket-initiatives-for-young-and-local-fans

I don't think it matters what they try their motives will always be questioned and suspicion will always be there - unfairly as well

Lots of rumours of the Chinese over big money so if they wanted to make a profit and run they would have gone - but they haven't Stu and are still there looking to get investment in and sell minority stakes to help with future development

 

[Pin-seeker]

The one with the pole above apparently was put there for a laugh there isn't actually a seat there and the big red posts are temporary until the second part of the expansion is down there is about 800 restricted views until phase two is complete

No restrictions from our armchairs tho hey Phil 👍🏻😂

 

[Deleted member 16999]

The one with the pole above apparently was put there for a laugh there isn't actually a seat there and the big red posts are temporary until the second part of the expansion is down there is about 800 restricted views until phase two is complete

So the club are quite happily take money for restricted views, wouldn't it of been better if they'd of took out the 800 seats until phase 2.
To put a seat there it would've needed the fittings surely?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

They could've built a new stadium in the park in two seasons, everything was in place ready for it to be built. Don't forget, the purchase of the club included a new stadium which was non negotiable.

And people didn't want to leave Anfield and instead build it up which is what they are doing. Included in the sale was to get a bigger stadium via either increasing the size off Anfield or build a new stadium.

Like I said they will never win

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Ding ding ding ding :rofl:

 

[Deleted member 1740]

What does "act like a big club mean in the transfer market" ?

The owners backed the manager - that's all that can ever be asked. Klopp got in players he wanted he refused to be held to ransom and over pay for players , he has gone on record to say that and he got rid of a lot of expensive dross

And as for the tickets

http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/ann...e-ticket-initiatives-for-young-and-local-fans

I don't think it matters what they try their motives will always be questioned and suspicion will always be there - unfairly as well

Lots of rumours of the Chinese over big money so if they wanted to make a profit and run they would have gone - but they haven't Stu and are still there looking to get investment in and sell minority stakes to help with future development

Hooray, they've kept 500 £9 restricted view tickets back local fans, how very thoughtful Phil.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Hooray, they've kept 500 £9 restricted view tickets back local fans, how very thoughtful Phil.

I can't see in that article where they have said that its 500 £9 restricted view tickets Stu

Make around 10,000 tickets priced at £9 available across the season to local supporters for every home Premier League game.
• Introduce a 17-21 young adult concession for home Premier League games.
• Give local people priority access to tickets.
• Give local schools 1,000 free tickets to Premier League games across the season.

Further details released today include:

Locals' ticket sales

The club's £9 ticket initiative is open to all supporters with an L postcode. Tickets will go on sale online around four weeks before a Premier League game, with each fan able to purchase one ticket per person. These £9 tickets will also be available to supporters with an L postcode for cup matches.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

And people didn't want to leave Anfield and instead build it up which is what they are doing. Included in the sale was to get a bigger stadium via either increasing the size off Anfield or build a new stadium.

Like I said they will never win

No it wasn't Phil, have a look on google there's a clip of Martin broughton categorically stating a new stadium is part of the purchase deal.

I didnt want to leave but that stand is a monstrosity. It's looks out of place with the other 3 sides and even if they done anfield road it'd still look odd. They can't do much with the kemlyn.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

I can't see in that article where they have said that its 500 £9 restricted view tickets Stu

Make around 10,000 tickets priced at £9 available across the season to local supporters for every home Premier League game.
• Introduce a 17-21 young adult concession for home Premier League games.
• Give local people priority access to tickets.
• Give local schools 1,000 free tickets to Premier League games across the season.

Further details released today include:

Locals' ticket sales

The club's £9 ticket initiative is open to all supporters with an L postcode. Tickets will go on sale online around four weeks before a Premier League game, with each fan able to purchase one ticket per person. These £9 tickets will also be available to supporters with an L postcode for cup matches.

Do the maths Phil, it really is simple. 10000 divided by 19 league games = 523 tickets per game. There's 800 restricted views, do you honestly believe a local fan could get a ticket for the middle of the kemlyn for £9?

 

[Deleted member 1740]

When is phase 2 due to happen? What will it do?

Supposedly the Road end, I'll show my arse in woolies window if that happens.