Monday, September 25, 2006

Secret Anfield meeting as new stadium deadline looms

DIRECTORS of Liverpool FC met behind closed doors yesterday as a deadline loomed for European funding for the new Stanley Park stadium.

Chairman David Moores and members of the Anfield board turned up for an afternoon meeting at the ground, but a spokesman for chief executive Rick Parry said it was not anticipated any statement would be issued.

The Daily Post revealed earlier this week that two or three potential bidders are eagerly awaiting to buy a major and possibly controlling stake of the famous club as it tries to put together a £180m package for the new 60,000 seater stadium.

Millionaire housebuilder Steve Morgan is among those thought to have placed an offer before the Anfield board, his fifth attempt to buy the club.

Liverpool city councillor Flo Clucas, who chairs a crucial European Objective 1 projects committee, said the people of Anfield deserved to know more about the club's intentions.

Great Red North @ 6:34 pm

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