But how much can we add? I thought if we expand it can only go up 10-15k.

I can only think of two crappier areas than Anfield.

Anfield is one of the most deprived areas in Liverpool. There's no money to be made from building houses in Anfield, and no money to be derived from selling on the space for houses. Average house price is about 30,000 quid. I can only think of two crappier areas than Anfield. Also, I'm not sure you can take a guestimate about how much it's going to cost to redevelop, but I can tell you it didn't cost anywhere in the region of that to add the tiers to the Centenary Stand and Anfield Road.

The whole idea would be to use the project to rejuvenate the area. If it's not a good area, then why should the club stay there? Like I said, the club has to weight up tradition v progress and right now progress has to win out, especially when clubs like City, United and Chelsea are extremely close to leaving us for dead.

And let's get this right: Stamford Bridge is currently smaller than Anfield, and its redevelopment plans face similar, but more concentrated issues for a smaller capacity, and the City of Manchester stadium only has 47,000 max for footy games.

While they may be smaller stadiums the clubs have other significant income sources. Liverpool are behind the 8-ball on that front and have to make up the ground somehow. This would mostly require building a new stadium that's SIGNIFICANTLY bigger than the current one. Not just slapping another 10-12k seats on.

If you could add another 25,000 seats on to Anfield, that would be the way to go. But since it's not possible you have to consider other options.

In defence of Luis Suarez

Great article :). Though I expect it to be met with immature responses from most on here.

Yep. We have to make sure we DON'T keep doing this.

City and Chelsea next too... wont be easy.

LFC in itself might be able to maintain running costs, but when it comes time to cover things like bonuses and signing fees we're up shit creek without a paddle. And City's insane naming rights fee for their stadium makes them very difficult to compete with. Having a bigger stadium with bigger ticket sales is the best way to keep up with them.

Chelsea in the cup isn't it? hopefully we can exploit their form especially the full/wingbacks who seem confused with AVB's tactics and often get lost in defence (but are very dangerous in attack)

In defence of Luis Suarez

Great article :). Though I expect it to be met with immature responses from most on here.

He's a soft target. Someone who gets in the face of opposing players and has a few times performed in a way in which most people (that aren't LFC fans) would consider contrary to the spirit of the game is always going to cop it.

If he kept his head down and just played the game he'd be less hated by opposing fans. However, every 2 weeks it seems he's in trouble again for something.

There can be no denying that his actions are and probably always will be in the spotlight because of a few contentious occurences. He's made himself a target and its probably unfair. He's not the first and won't be the last player its happened too. Every time Nani wins a penalty you feel as if he's dived, correct?

To be very honest, its because Suarez is a great player. A lot of people will look to detract from his talents by pointing out his flaws.

The first step to his redemption would be to stop berating referees every 5 minutes.

Daniel Agger delivered a withering assessment of Liverpool’s latest wasteful Anfield performance and has warned their Champions League ambitions will evaporate with further repeats.

The Denmark defender is usually economical with his words but he did not hold back following a 0-0 draw with Swansea, a result which means Liverpool have already squandered eight points on home territory from six games this season.

‘Sometimes we looked like headless chickens running around after the ball,’ said Agger, before cryptically adding: ‘I think everyone was angry and disappointed, some more than others, but that is the way it is.’
No home comforts: Agger (left) is concerned that while Liverpool remain unbeaten at Anfield, they have drawn four out of six Premier League games

No home comforts: Agger (left) is concerned that while Liverpool remain unbeaten at Anfield, they have drawn four out of six Premier League games

Certainly there was no disguising Agger’s fury. Kenny Dalglish selected the same side that had dismantled West Brom seven days earlier but the display was far removed from the one they had produced in the Black Country.

Therein lies a key point. Despite the significant overhaul that took place this summer, all the old problems that have stymied Liverpool in recent years remain. They fall down against sides they should beat, there is an over-reliance on certain individuals and consistency is frustratingly elusive.

Faces may change in the dugout and on the pitch but everything seems to stay the same at Anfield. The more Liverpool fail these type of examinations, the more restless the crowd becomes. Teams arrive at the fabled old ground sensing their hosts are vulnerable.
Flat out: Liverpool's Jose Enrique rues a missed opportunity

Flat out: Liverpool's Jose Enrique rues a missed opportunity

‘We were really, really bad,’ said Agger. ‘When we got the ball we lost it straight away. We were not sharp enough. We did not press well enough. There were so many things that were really disappointing, especially after we played okay last week.

‘We have to win these types of games, no matter which kind of team we put out. We are Liverpool Football Club.

‘If we play like this, we won’t (get back into the top four). We have got to move up a level or two. I won’t say it is not possible, because it is but it is up to the players. We are the only ones who can make a difference. We definitely have to do a lot better.’

While Liverpool were poor, it would be wrong to overlook a terrific effort from Swansea. They played the better football, should have won the game had Mark Gower shown some composure when he had the Kop goal at his mercy and never flinched in the face of a late rally.
No way through: Luis Suarez was kept quiet by impressive Swansea

No way through: Even livewire Luis Suarez was kept quiet by impressive Swansea

‘This is a difficult place to come, so for us to play how we played, get a clean sheet and a point was a fantastic,’ enthused Swansea’s impressive manager Brendan Rodgers. ‘I like my teams to be technical and tactically organised and understand their job, but psychologically this was important.

‘To stand there when You’ll Never Walk Alone was going around the ground was a real tear-jerker. Ultimately, I am judged to do a job and I thought psychological this point was a step forward to us.’

Carroll has been left out of England squad. In favour of Bobby Zamora