Liverpool FC New Stadium Delayed
September 30, 2009 by Jyle Dupuis
Filed under England - Premier League
The Liverpool FC Stadium was scheduled to be completed by summer of 2010 but because of the global economic downturn that date will be moved back some. The brand new $600 million stadium was originally going to have a seating capacity of over 60,000 though that number has been significantly raised to include over 73,000 seats.
Liverpool FC co-owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks have changed the plans because they believe that they need the extra seats to accommodate the fans and make more money. However the $600 million price tag does not make this project cheap. Gillett and Hicks …read more
Liverpool FC For Sale!
September 30, 2009 by Jyle Dupuis
Filed under News
The Liverpool FC have confirmed rumors that they are looking for more investors who could own part of the team. Current owners George Gillett Jr. and Tom Hicks have said that they are looking to find someone who could help finance their new stadium and front their current $424.5 million debt. The status of the team in the English Premier League could make this a lucrative deal for the duo.
Construction of Liverpool’s brand new stadium was halted earlier this year when the global economy made a turned for the worst. Gillett and Hicks are hoping that by bringing in new …read more
