[lfc-news] Summit over shared stadium - Echo

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Liverpool,Echo, 26 Nov 2004
Summit over shared stadium
Exclusive by Scott McLeod, Liverpool Echo

EVERTON and Liverpool officials will meet sports minister Richard Caborn to
discuss a groundshare.

The meeting on Wednesday is part of continuing talks between the clubs.

But this is believed to be the first time the sports minister has become
involved in the controversial issue.

Everton chief executive Keith Wyness confirmed today: "It is another one in
a series of meetings related to that subject.

"We will be attending with an open mind to listen to any ideas that are put
forward."

The clubs first met to discuss the prospect of a groundshare last year,
with the promise of a £30m investment from the North West Development
Agency fuelling discussions.

But those talks failed to lead to an agreement.

Liverpool have since pressed ahead with their own plans for a new
state-of-the-art 60,000-seat home in Stanley Park, which the Anfield club
insists remains on course.

The project received planning permission in September, with building work
due to start in spring 2006. The cost has risen from an estimated £80m to
about £110m.

The rising cost has not deterred the Reds, who have continually insisted
they are not interested in a ground-share, citing a poll in which a big
majority of fans came out against it.

However, there have been further talks and the sports minister has kept a
close eye on developments.

Next Wednesday will be his first meeting with the two clubs.

Since his arrival as Everton chief executive, Wyness has insisted that the
Blues' offer to ground- share with Liverpool has remained on the table.

But, while the prospect is on the agenda, both parties agree it is unlikely
to become reality.


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