Merseyside rivals could share 'Siamese stadiums' 11/05/2010 |
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A business consortium has unveiled plans to build 'Siamese stadiums' for Liverpool and Everton.
The Liverpool Echo reports that the Merseyside rivals would effectively have separate grounds in Stanley Park connected by a central spine featuring shared facilities, including a hotel, executive boxes and an underground car park.
Mersey Stadia-Connex group, the consortium behind the idea, claims the design could save the clubs between £180m-£220m, while allowing them to have their own stadia.
The group suggested the stadia could be open as early as 2013 and added: "We need to reach the prospective new owners of Liverpool FC to inform them about this sensational investment opportunity.
"Most fans will understand the many advantages and financial implications. This scheme differs from all previous concepts during the last decade in that we believe it manages to achieve all the clubs' objectives."
However, an Everton spokesman told the newspaper the proposal was "unworkable, unaffordable and undeliverable".
Liverpool’s plans for a new ground in Stanley Park are on hold while co-owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks attempt to sell the club.
A club spokesman said: “We remain committed to building our new stadium in Stanley Park.”
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