Hicks & Gillett unveil increased ambition for Stanley Park Stadium
Liverpool’s new owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett have suspended work on their proposed new stadium and ordered a review of the plans. The duo are thought to be examining ways in which they can increase the planned capacity for the new stadium.
The new stadium had received planning to capacitate 60,000 in Stanley Park with 2009 as the target opening date. However, if Hicks & Gillett want to make drastic changes, they willl have to resubmit for planning permission which could push back the opening date.
Personally, as a lifelong Liverpool supporter I am delighted to hear this. I was disappointed to hear that we were going to move away from Anfield for a mere 60,000 seater stadium. When some of Europes elite already play weekly in 80,000+ seaters, the plans for Stanley Park looked a little lacking in ambition.
Hicks added: “We have our own people lined up to see if, within the confines of the plans, there are any other ideas that would be good for the fans.”