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by **NANNY RED** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:55 pm

Agree with Cigg an Igor

Mind you i think we knew this was comin with this :censored:

.

I was pinnin my hopes on the Shiekh bein here for Epsom an something happening but i was reading that he has declared a 3 or 4 day state of mourning in Dubai as his cousin or something got killed on Monday in a helicopter crash, Dont know if he and all his reps will come now.

Every day me heart sinks a little bit more at the thought of these two still in charge next season. They are defo behind the ground share, What else have they got planned for us its a :censored:

disgrace

by **Redstavro** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:56 pm

lets not get to carried away with this. its just a bluenose rumor because they wont be scousers anymore. they are desperate to stay in liverpool. bluenoses are the only ones who think its a good idea ask them.

by **Rush Job** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 1:33 am

As far as ground share goes im in the no fckin way camp but i can see the yanks going for it because our hardcore support will never set foot in it they'll be able to fill it with day trippers and do what they want without getting grief, they know that there will be opposition to any such plan but i fear they also know they'll fill it regardless.

by **Ciggy** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:23 am

Groundshare my feckin @rse Ive emailed that kunt Bradley again today and asked why the 100 million euro grant hasnt been spent on knocking down my mums house, instead of saving it to pay for evertons new stadium.

Feck you LCC stick yer groundshare up yer hole.

by **Ciggy** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 8:50 am

Anfield US owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett in shared stadium talks
Jun 6 2008 by David Bartlett, Liverpool Daily Post

Liverpool FC owners George Gillett (left) and Tom Hicks _320

THE chief executive of the North West Development Agency last night called for a “fundamental economic appraisal” of a shared stadium between Everton and Liverpool football clubs.

Steve Broomhead told the Liverpool Daily Post the idea needed to be looked at, given the current economic climate.

He is due to meet with Kop Holdings, Tom Hicks’s and George Gillett’s company, which owns Liverpool FC, next week. “More and more, it looks like if we are to upgrade the sporting stadiums for Merseyside, the ground sharing option has to go back on the table,” Mr Broomhead said.

“A fundamental economic appraisal of a ground share is needed.”

Mr Broomhead said he had seen little progress at Anfield in raising money for the new stadium.

His call follows that of Liverpool council leader Warren Bradley, who last week said the idea of a shared ground should be explored.

Last night, Everton FC chief executive Keith Wyness said he had discussed the issue with Liverpool FC chief executive Rick Parry at a Football Association meeting in Leicestershire and a shared stadium “was not on the agenda of either club”.

But last night a spokesman for Liverpool FC declined to comment.

Mr Broomhead’s intervention follows Liverpool, Sefton, West Lancashire, and St Helens councils opposing Everton FC’s plan to relocate to Kirkby.

The £400m scheme, which includes a Tesco superstore and 50 shops, will go before Knowsley council’s planning committee on Monday.

The huge amount of opposition to the scheme and the fact it runs contrary to town centre and retail policies, increases the likelihood of the Government calling a public inquiry.

Last night, Mr Broomhead would not be drawn on whether the plans should be “called in” for a public inquiry.

Meanwhile, Liverpool FC received planning permission for a new £350m, 60,000-seater stadium on Stanley Park last month.

The club is understood to have £60m to get started on the new ground, but work is yet to start.

Mr Broomhead said: “We continue to watch this with interest. We are not seeing any real progress at Anfield in raising the money for the new stadium.

“I have been invited to discussions at the end of next week with Kop Holdings.”

He said he was looking forward to hearing about the ownership of the club and financing for a new stadium on Stanley Park.

“We also continue to talk with Everton FC and Tesco.”

He said the agency continued to support both Liverpool FC and Everton FC in their endeavours to build new stadia.

“But you have to wonder about the vast amounts of money being spent, given the current market conditions for investment.”

Last night, Mr Wyness said: “Having discussed the matter with my Liverpool counterpart Rick Parry, I can categorically state that a shared stadium is not on the agenda of either club.

“We have a series of criteria which any prospective stadium must meet, and a shared stadium does not meet that criteria.

“When Mr Hicks and Mr Gillett took over Liverpool FC, they made it perfectly clear they were not interested.”

He said he still believed that moving to Kirkby was the only viable option for Everton Football Club.

Liverpool council leader Warren Bradley said: “The idea seems to be gathering momentum, and a lot of people are looking at it.

“I think the feasibility should at least be looked at.”

Liverpool Labour opposition leader Joe Anderson said the idea would have been “inconceivable” 18 months ago.

“The fact is we have got to work in the real world and both clubs are struggling financially.

“Maybe that’s uncomfortable for both clubs and fans, but it is something that should be considered.”

OPINION: PAGE 10

davidbartlett

by **maypaxvobiscum** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 9:03 am

by **inglis5** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 10:26 am

Ciggy wrote:

Anfield US owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett in shared stadium talks
Jun 6 2008 by David Bartlett, Liverpool Daily Post

Liverpool FC owners George Gillett (left) and Tom Hicks _320

THE chief executive of the North West Development Agency last night called for a “fundamental economic appraisal” of a shared stadium between Everton and Liverpool football clubs.

Steve Broomhead told the Liverpool Daily Post the idea needed to be looked at, given the current economic climate.

He is due to meet with Kop Holdings, Tom Hicks’s and George Gillett’s company, which owns Liverpool FC, next week. “More and more, it looks like if we are to upgrade the sporting stadiums for Merseyside, the ground sharing option has to go back on the table,” Mr Broomhead said.

“A fundamental economic appraisal of a ground share is needed.”

Mr Broomhead said he had seen little progress at Anfield in raising money for the new stadium.

His call follows that of Liverpool council leader Warren Bradley, who last week said the idea of a shared ground should be explored.

Last night, Everton FC chief executive Keith Wyness said he had discussed the issue with Liverpool FC chief executive Rick Parry at a Football Association meeting in Leicestershire and a shared stadium “was not on the agenda of either club”.

But last night a spokesman for Liverpool FC declined to comment.

Mr Broomhead’s intervention follows Liverpool, Sefton, West Lancashire, and St Helens councils opposing Everton FC’s plan to relocate to Kirkby.

The £400m scheme, which includes a Tesco superstore and 50 shops, will go before Knowsley council’s planning committee on Monday.

The huge amount of opposition to the scheme and the fact it runs contrary to town centre and retail policies, increases the likelihood of the Government calling a public inquiry.

Last night, Mr Broomhead would not be drawn on whether the plans should be “called in” for a public inquiry.

Meanwhile, Liverpool FC received planning permission for a new £350m, 60,000-seater stadium on Stanley Park last month.

The club is understood to have £60m to get started on the new ground, but work is yet to start.

Mr Broomhead said: “We continue to watch this with interest. We are not seeing any real progress at Anfield in raising the money for the new stadium.

“I have been invited to discussions at the end of next week with Kop Holdings.”

He said he was looking forward to hearing about the ownership of the club and financing for a new stadium on Stanley Park.

“We also continue to talk with Everton FC and Tesco.”

He said the agency continued to support both Liverpool FC and Everton FC in their endeavours to build new stadia.

“But you have to wonder about the vast amounts of money being spent, given the current market conditions for investment.”

Last night, Mr Wyness said: “Having discussed the matter with my Liverpool counterpart Rick Parry, I can categorically state that a shared stadium is not on the agenda of either club.

“We have a series of criteria which any prospective stadium must meet, and a shared stadium does not meet that criteria.

“When Mr Hicks and Mr Gillett took over Liverpool FC, they made it perfectly clear they were not interested.”

He said he still believed that moving to Kirkby was the only viable option for Everton Football Club.

Liverpool council leader Warren Bradley said: “The idea seems to be gathering momentum, and a lot of people are looking at it.

“I think the feasibility should at least be looked at.”

Liverpool Labour opposition leader Joe Anderson said the idea would have been “inconceivable” 18 months ago.

“The fact is we have got to work in the real world and both clubs are struggling financially.

“Maybe that’s uncomfortable for both clubs and fans, but it is something that should be considered.”

OPINION: PAGE 10

davidbartlett

This makes my stomach turn :down:

I sincerely hope this never amounts to anything.

Our only hope is that a groundshare would devalue the club in the long term as it appears these f*ckers don't give a toss about the fans one bit.

by **inglis5** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 10:58 am

Obviously isn't financially viable then... good ol' Tom, always liked the guy

Tom Hicks slams talk of stadium share
Jun 6 2008 by Tony Barrett and Neil Hodgson, Liverpool Echo

TOM HICKS today hit back at claims Liverpool could be willing to share a stadium with Everton.

Reports today suggested Liverpool’s American owners might be ready to change their stance on a ground share at the behest of North West Development Agency chief executive Steve Broomhead.

But Hicks insists a shared stadium is not on Liverpool’s agenda and has no interest in even considering it.

He also dismissed speculation that a meeting is scheduled with the NWDA to discuss the matter, as did Broomhead himself who revealed the talks which are due to take place with representatives of Kop Holdings next week will not include discussions about the possibility of Liverpool and Everton moving in together.

A spokesman for Hicks told the ECHO: “There is no interest in a shared stadium and no planned meeting to discuss this.”

Broomhead will hold talks with Kop Holdings next Friday in a bid to clarify funding issues over Liverpool’s planned new stadium on Stanley Park.

The original plans for Liverpool’s £300m ground included building work to begin last year, but the scheme was revised and the construction start delayed.

Now, as the credit crunch on both sides of the Atlantic continues to bite, the NWDA is seeking an update on Liverpool’s plans.

The agency has pledged to provide funding for important improvements to community facilities surrounding the new ground.

Broomhead said: “The meeting is to update me on where Liverpool FC and Kop Holdings are with the plans to fund the new stadium.

“I want to clarify where the funding is for the new Anfield.”

Broomhead is also closely involved with Everton’s controversial proposed move from Goodison to Kirkby, which is being funded by supermarket giant Tesco but subject to vehement objections from neighbouring local authorities and retailers.

However, he denied that the subject of a shared stadium by the two clubs which is favoured by Liverpool council leader Warren Bradley but rejected by both Everton and Liverpool is on next Friday’s agenda.

Broomhead, who confirmed that neither Hicks nor George Gillett will attend the briefing, said: “I am only interested in the economic benefits of improved sports facilities for Merseyside.”

Everton chief executive Keith Wyness also poured cold water on the speculation, saying: “I can categorically state that a shared stadium is not on the agenda of either club.”

Meanwhile, despite continued speculation that Rafa Benitez could be ready to make a move to bring David Bentley to Anfield the ECHO understands the Reds boss is not interested in signing the Blackburn winger.

by **RUSHIE#9** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 11:30 am

Ciggy wrote:Liverpool council leader Warren Bradley said: “The idea seems to be gathering momentum, and a lot of people are looking at it.

“I think the feasibility should at least be looked at.”

Liverpool Labour opposition leader Joe Anderson said the idea would have been “inconceivable” 18 months ago.

“The fact is we have got to work in the real world and both clubs are struggling financially.

“Maybe that’s uncomfortable for both clubs and fans, but it is something that should be considered.”

OPINION: PAGE 10

david bartlett

Bradley is living in cloud cuckoo land if he thinks the idea is gathering momentum. The only people that are getting seriously hard over this are the people that at the end of the day have limited say in the decision.
It's down to the clubs at the end of the day and currently both don't want it.

The big worry is THICKS, he wants big money return for as little investment as possible and the prospect of getting the stadium part funded by somebody else will no doubt appeal to his leaching nature. The small downside for him would be he couldn't use the stadium as collateral.

*Didn't see INGLIS_5's post before I submitted this post. :blush:

Then again since when has HICKS been true to his word?

by **Reg** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 10:15 pm

We've had more rumour, counter rumour and scandle in the last 12 months than in the last 30 years.

Everton have just lost their new stadium hence the talk of a share. Hicks rejects it, nowt will happen for 18 months then Hicks will "reluctantly announce his agreement". IE EFC pay for half.

Lads, every mistake made in the coming months regarding the new stadium we will regret for the next 30 years.

This is how we go from being a revered footy club to a franchise. We're supposed to lose our soul.

Feck this for a game of soldiers, where will be be in 3 years....

by **andy_g** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 11:38 pm

oh good. mr hicks - a man of his word lets not forget - has said a ground share won't happen. we can all relax now, can't we?

by **Ciggy** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 12:03 am

I am sick and tired of talking about these two, I want to talk about the team, be made up about our new signings and to look forward to next season, but i cant get these greedy b@stards out of my mind.
I come on on here and other forums my whole conversation is about these.

Countless sleepless nights a few months ago, I ring me mum or when I go there the whole topic of conversation is the yanks, Ive even got me mum going on about them as much as I do.

Im turning into a right miserable b@stard people must think Im a moaning cow I just wish it would stop so we can all get back to talking about the club in a good way.

I just cannot see what the future will hold for us and where we will be, worrying about the debt, selling our players to pay off loans, never getting a new stadium, rafa walking away, players walking away sick of the boardroom arguements.

Its only going to end when they have gone, and it doesnt look like they are going anywhere :down:

by **REDTILLDEAD** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 1:12 am

Its the same old story......there are a few "blue noses" on the LCC who are desperate to keep EFC within the Liverpool area at all costs (that is without very little cost to themselves). Bradley and co need to fukk off with these silly ideas....and concentrate on what they were elected to do (not by me mind you) and that being to promote, and regenerate this city of ours, and not to try and implement decisions that they think are right concerning shared football stadiums they are trying to tag on to our coat tails...with all the money they have fleeced out of the Liverpool public over the years (and not forgetting the vast amounts of money and revenue that has been wasted) by these losers they could have donated enough money to build two stadiums!!......they are a fukking joke.....whats that Bradley,s e-mail address?...i will send him a reply to his stupid ideas!. :angry:

by **66-1112520797** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 1:27 am

Ripped from 'Hughsey' talk LFC.

Dont know if you might find this intresting or not!

I live right next to the ground, Skerries Road, and have just got in from work to find a letter on my door mat notifying me that liverpool city council have been employed to start work on monday 9th june on advanced highway constructions ahead of THE NEW ANFIELD STADIUMCONSTRUCTION STARTING!
Doesnt actualy say a date th stadium will work but at least its an indication it to start soon and also more info than the yanks have decided to release

by **Rush Job** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 1:36 am

Ciggy wrote:I am sick and tired of talking about these two, I want to talk about the team, be made up about our new signings and to look forward to next season, but i cant get these greedy b@stards out of my mind.
I come on on here and other forums my whole conversation is about these.

Countless sleepless nights a few months ago, I ring me mum or when I go there the whole topic of conversation is the yanks, Ive even got me mum going on about them as much as I do.

Im turning into a right miserable b@stard people must think Im a moaning cow I just wish it would stop so we can all get back to talking about the club in a good way.

I just cannot see what the future will hold for us and where we will be, worrying about the debt, selling our players to pay off loans, never getting a new stadium, rafa walking away, players walking away sick of the boardroom arguements.

Its only going to end when they have gone, and it doesnt look like they are going anywhere

You me both. This is always the thread i check first hoping somethings happened. I think we're stuck with them for a while, just hope DIC dont purchase or buy into another club because their the owners we deserve, match made in heaven.

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