Topic: Anfield Road Extension - Construction work resumed on 12th September 2023.

[stueya]

3000 for hospo is a joke, add to that you’ll notice that they are all across the front 10-15 rows of the upper tier so the new ST’s and members are back towards the gods, this club gives zero fucks to ordinary fans

[CornerTakenQuickly]

I think someone said a while ago there was going to be no new hospo overall, they were just moving it all to one place in the stand. So have we actually got more than 4000 extra seats available, as the hospo that was in the lower tier is now GA I think

[disgraced cake]

I think someone said a while ago there was going to be no new hospo overall, they were just moving it all to one place in the stand. So have we actually got more than 4000 extra seats available, as the hospo that was in the lower tier is now GA I think

Let's hope that's the case. If it's not and they're adding a few thousand more hospo seats it's fucking poor, especially with so few going to the waiting list.

I think the re-development of the ARE should be an opportunity to evaluate how the general experience and atmosphere can be improved. The lower Anfield Road would be a nice place to start, getting new ticket holders in there and younger people.

[jwilstroplfc]

The club stated this when talking about the Anfield Road extension, I quote ….’The changes will add 7000 additional seats, made up of around 5200 general admission seats and around 1800 seats with sports bar lounge / hospitality facilities’
Wheres the 5200 gone then?

[meady1981]

3000 for hospo is a joke, add to that you’ll notice that they are all across the front 10-15 rows of the upper tier so the new ST’s and members are back towards the gods, this club gives zero fucks to ordinary fans

Unfortunately, ordinary fans aren’t paying for the upgrade.

[Alan_X]

Season Ticket Waiting List:

https://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=271765.msg18774045#msg18774045

[Alan_X]

Doing the same with SKD extension:

https://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=315632.0

[cdav]

Not sure if the other thread will remain closed, posting a latest video of the work

https://youtu.be/reL39ZG-4qE

Looks like the terracing is now complete, cladding is progressing well and hopefuly with a few weeks to the Arsenal game it should be close to watertight

[kopdude81]

And here's a good video from a new entrant to the already over subscribed Anfield Rd. construction drone footage competition:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr1j6E8Gmko

[Alan_X]

Not sure if the other thread will remain closed, posting a latest video of the work

https://youtu.be/reL39ZG-4qE

Looks like the terracing is now complete, cladding is progressing well and hopefuly with a few weeks to the Arsenal game it should be close to watertight

Apologies - forgot to unlock.

[meady1981]

A little reminder of the plans

[Ravishing Rick Dude]

Apologies - forgot to unlock.

 

[Alan_X]

I had to travel to Berlin for two days last week and have been in bed with a virus over the weekend. Sorry if it inconvenienced you.

[paulrazor]

Should see some good progress over next few weeks

No game at Anfield the last 2 weeks, and none until April 9th, a 5 week gap.

Better light and weather you would hope too. only 5 games left at Anfield as well

Its already looking very imposing

[sheepfest]

Should see some good progress over next few weeks

No game at Anfield the last 2 weeks, and none until April 9th, a 5 week gap.

Better light and weather you would hope too. only 5 games left at Anfield as well

Its already looking very imposing

Legends game against Celtic takes place this Saturday.

[redgriffin73]

Is it all going to be open plan to walk around like outside the Main Stand? And if so, where are the Shankly Gates going once it's finished? Or will the SKD still be fenced off with the gates in the middle?

[paulrazor]

Legends game against Celtic takes place this Saturday.

forgot about that

thanks

[Ravishing Rick Dude]

I had to travel to Berlin for two days last week and have been in bed with a virus over the weekend. Sorry if it inconvenienced you.

No worries mate. I hope you're feeling better now.

[meady1981]

Is it all going to be open plan to walk around like outside the Main Stand? And if so, where are the Shankly Gates going once it's finished? Or will the SKD still be fenced off with the gates in the middle?

All open plan - the road will be there so it'll have to be.
I believe the gates will just stay where they are on their own as a free-standing entity (I guess always open) - with bollards taking place of the wall.
Seems a bit weird to me but there we go.

[TepidT2O]

I had to travel to Berlin for two days last week and have been in bed with a virus over the weekend. Sorry if it inconvenienced you.

Hope you are feeling a bit better now Alan!

[redgriffin73]

All open plan - the road will be there so it'll have to be.
I believe the gates will just stay where they are on their own as a free-standing entity (I guess always open) - with bollards taking place of the wall.
Seems a bit weird to me but there we go.

Thanks for this - yes, that does sound a bit weird, especially as it's not like they've not been moved before.

[cdav]

All open plan - the road will be there so it'll have to be.
I believe the gates will just stay where they are on their own as a free-standing entity (I guess always open) - with bollards taking place of the wall.
Seems a bit weird to me but there we go.

Think its about numbers of fans passing through- could become a potential crush issue so removing the wall seems sensible and the gates remain as that is where they should always be

[emitime]

It does beg the question what is the point of the walls/gates at the Kop end considering every other side of the stadium is accessible.

It already creates a few irritating bottlenecks when leaving after the game, and I can't imagine it'll get better with 7000 more people.

[meady1981]

Think its about numbers of fans passing through- could become a potential crush issue so removing the wall seems sensible and the gates remain as that is where they should always be

I meant more that its a bit weird having a set of gates there that aren't attached to anything and arent essentially - well, gates.
Would have been good to somehow incorporate them into something else like a memoral, or moved to the kop side fence.

[laddo]

It does beg the question what is the point of the walls/gates at the Kop end considering every other side of the stadium is accessible.

These were due to have been removed in the now shelved scheme to redevelop Walton Breck Road.

[laddo]

I meant more that its a bit weird having a set of gates there that aren't attached to anything and arent essentially - well, gates.
Would have been good to somehow incorporate them into something else like a memoral, or moved to the kop side fence.

If they're a standalone item, as they are basically now, they should be placed opposite the Main Stand on the walkway from Stanley Park (next to the LFCTV cabin). It's a place a lot of people stop to take a photo, it's the closest to the original location, and actually has a backdrop of the stadium.

Where they've been moved to now is an awful location, with the backdrop being ugly car park, and in front some bollards and a curb that's a mess. Terribly thought out.

[18 yard line]

Bollards are also a trip hazard if placed as shown in those images posted by Meady. Especially as the ground empties after an evening kick off.

[meady1981]

Bollards are also a trip hazard if placed as shown in those images posted by Meady. Especially as the ground empties after an evening kick off.

Could possibly be the ones that sink into the ground.

[Thepooloflife]

I meant more that its a bit weird having a set of gates there that aren't attached to anything and arent essentially - well, gates.
Would have been good to somehow incorporate them into something else like a memoral, or moved to the kop side fence.

I thought along the same lines - as a memorial of some kind. I actually think it would be fitting if they could be moved to act as a kind of 'entrance' to the Hillsborough Memorial area, with perhaps a small retaining wall either side (but the gates kept open). The club have previously asked supporters, other than the families etc, not to leave objects/keepsakes at the memorial as they tended to crowd the memorial and block names of loved ones. So, doing as I suggest might offer the families a bit more privacy ?

It would also bring them back 'home' as it were, close to where they were originally.

The only downside could be that doing as above, they might detract from the purpose of the Hillsborough Memorial. The families would need to be consulted.

[laddo]

I thought along the same lines - as a memorial of some kind. I actually think it would be fitting if they could be moved to act as a kind of 'entrance' to the Hillsborough Memorial area, with perhaps a small retaining wall either side (but the gates kept open). The club have previously asked supporters, other than the families etc, not to leave objects/keepsakes at the memorial as they tended to crowd the memorial and block names of loved ones. So, doing as I suggest might offer the families a bit more privacy ?

It would also bring them back 'home' as it were, close to where they were originally.

The only downside could be that doing as above, they might detract from the purpose of the Hillsborough Memorial. The families would need to be consulted.

Sorry but that's a terrible idea, you'd then get fans having 'im at Anfield' photos effectively in front of the Hillsborough Memorial. Crass.

[Thepooloflife]

Sorry but that's a terrible idea, you'd then get fans having 'im at Anfield' photos effectively in front of the Hillsborough Memorial. Crass.

Depends where you position them ie. not right in front of the memorial, maybe somewhere to the side ? Besides, some fans already take 'I'm at Anfield' photos in front of the memorial, which isn't nice and I disagree with...but it still happens.

It was just an idea mate.

[Uncle Ronnie]

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/local-school-children-celebrate-major-anfield-road-stand-milestone



Still a better view than back of lower Annie Rd

[paulrazor]

these restricted view £9 tickets say it all

get what you pay for

[Boaty McBoatface]

Best view in the house, the way we've been playing.

[BarryCrocker]

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[emitime]

Not a massive fan of those switchback stairs. Do we have those anywhere else in the stadium? Struggling to think of anywhere.

[andy07]

Not a massive fan of those switchback stairs. Do we have those anywhere else in the stadium? Struggling to think of anywhere.

Plenty on The Kop.

[emitime]

Plenty on The Kop.

Ah yeah. Been a while since I've been in in the Kop above the 1 blocks... They're not as tight and unsighted as that are they though?

[cdav]

https://youtu.be/p7A7XRxLACU

New Paul Frost video up showing lots of progress. More roof cladding complete, brickwork ongoing, window frames going in and glass on site and temporary orange supports being removed

[Samie]

How much would you say the new stand complete? 75% or more?