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by **anti-hero** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 9:39 am

I have no idea if this counts as a stupid question or not but what will happen to Anfield if Stanley Park does get built?

Does it get knocked down or would it be preserved and maintained as a historical site?

Or would it be used for recreational purposes or maybe reserve games?

Any ideas?

by **Woollyback** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 10:02 am

anti-hero wrote:I have no idea if this counts as a stupid question or not but what will happen to Anfield if Stanley Park does get built?

Does it get knocked down or would it be preserved and maintained as a historical site?

Or would it be used for recreational purposes or maybe reserve games?

Any ideas?

knocked down as far as i'm aware with the land used for regeneration eg affordable housing, play areas etc etc

by **anti-hero** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 10:20 am

That sucks...

by **taff** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 10:23 am

If you bought a new house would you keep your old one so you could nip over once a week

by **anti-hero** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 11:29 am

Ok well I get that part..

But doesnt Anfield deserve to be preserved?

I mean, its Anfield.

Well, I guess sentimental value doesnt account for much.

by **Woollyback** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 11:33 am

it would be nice from a sentimentalist point of view to keep it but can you imagine the cost of maintaining the place even empty & unused? also planning permission was granted on the basis that not only will we get a shiny new ground but the whole area and community as a whole will benefit from all the other regeneration work that's part of the package. there's no way they'd give permission if anfield was just gonna be left to rack & ruin

by **anti-hero** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 11:47 am

Ok you got me there...

But if they're going to tear down Anfield at least let there be a reminder of its existence.

A plaque, a statue even.

Maybe something that says THIS IS ANFIELD. Or was.

P.S Or do they already have one??

by **2520years** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 12:13 pm

On that note, does anyone know what they'll do with the Shankly Gates and the eternal flame? Will they be moved to the new ground? And what will the new ground be called?

by **Paul C** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 1:26 pm

anti-hero wrote:I have no idea if this counts as a stupid question or not but what will happen to Anfield if Stanley Park does get built?

Does it get knocked down or would it be preserved and maintained as a historical site?

Or would it be used for recreational purposes or maybe reserve games?

Any ideas?

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