These Liverpool fans react as club reveals Anfield Road expansion plans
Further proposals to redevelop the Anfield Road stand have been revealed, with Liverpool confirming “ambitious new plans” are now “under active consideration” on Thursday.
Many have been keen to see the stand opposite the Kop increased in size for while a now, especially after the expansion of the impressive new Main Stand.
Speaking about the plans, Liverpool’s chief operating officer Andy Hughes said:
The progress that has been made during ongoing feasibility studies has resulted in us being in a position to allow the outline planning permission to lapse.
We are committed to working with local residents, planning officials and others as we now focus on the detail behind any proposed redevelopment for Anfield Road.
Throughout this process we have been clear that our objective is to find the best possible solution for Anfield Road and that remains the case.
Reds supporters have reacted to the news on Twitter, with resounding positivity in the air.
Big news from Anfield today. #LFC have reaffirmed their intention to redevelop the Anfield Road Stand with ambitious new plans now under active consideration to take the capacity to over 60,000.
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) August 22, 2019
Best stadium in world football. pic.twitter.com/xmbQsTCIKh
— RF9 ?? (@PrimeFirmino) August 22, 2019
Boom ? pic.twitter.com/anM0x5X9hY
— supermane10 (@supermanelfc) August 22, 2019
Yessssssssssssss no more severely restricted view!
— Jay (@_Ifcjay) August 22, 2019
VAMMMMOOSSSSSS
— Niraj G (@Niraj_G10) August 22, 2019
You love to see it
— Curtis (@curtis_white29) August 22, 2019
Read Liverpool Verdict
This is another hugely positive step in the right direction for Liverpool, who find themselves in such a healthy position both on and off the pitch.
Only only are Jurgen Klopp’s Reds the reigning European champions, but they continue to thrive financially and build towards a bright future.
Expeanding the Anfield Road end will only allow more fans inside Liverpool’s world-famous stadium and help the local area – the sooner work can begin, the better.