John W Henry has admitted for the first time that Liverpool may be forced to leave Anfield in order to compete with the big boys. In response to a Twitter question from a Reds supporter, Henry replied: 'Anfield would certainly be our first choice. 'But realities may dictate otherwise. So many obstacles...'
This must come as no real shock to most LFC fans, but it still hurts to think we may have to leave. From a fan's point of view there's no way I think we should leave. Anfield is unique, it will never be replaced. It is the most historic ground in world football and will forever be linked with our club.
I'm sure all Reds fans who have been to a match have fond memories of Anfield and the special atmosphere the ground generates.
If you take a step back and look at the situation coldly, the problem is there is very little room for expansion at Anfield. We should have been in a new stadium years ago, instead we find ourselves losing over £1m per game when compared to the mancs for example. This gap is far too great and will only hold us back in the future.
Football has changed over the past 20 years and is now a massive industry. Football clubs are run as big businesses where cash is king.
We know from the painful experience with the last owners how lack of funds can destroy you.
The simple fact is we need to compete and win things, that will make the fans happy. In order to do this long-term we need a 60,000 seater stadium as a minimum, with the option to expand further.
We should know the intentions of the owners soon with the option on the lease for Stanley Park running out in September. As stated in previous posts, Fenway SG need to decide quickly one way or the other as the delays will only mean that we fall further behind in terms of revenue.
It's hard to admit, but Anfield may be witnessing it's last couple of years of football.
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