Stadium "Enfield". The history of the home arena "Liverpool"

Stadium "Enfield" is located in England, namely in the city of Liverpool. It is the home arena of the football club "Liverpool". Its capacity is 45 276 spectators, which is the seventh indicator in the UK. Stadium "Enfield" belongs to the team from the very beginning of its existence. Some time in his arena played "Everton", but then this club moved because of disputes on payment of rent.

In December 2014, it was decided to start the expansion of the stadium. After the completion of the works, its capacity should be 58 thousand spectators.

History

The first owner of the land on which today is the stadium "Enfield" was the brewer John Orrel. The first club that played matches here was Everton. The team was kicked from the previous arena because of violent fans. In search of a new stadium, the leadership of Everton turned to Orrel, who for a small fee allowed them to use the site. Soon there was a football field.

Time "Everton"

The first game that the stadium "Enfield" took place on September 28, 1884. "Everton" easily beat his opponent. The club management placed a small tribune near the pitch, which could receive 8 thousand spectators. Nevertheless, all fans of the place is always not enough, and around the field was watching the game about 20 thousand spectators. "Everton" very quickly progressed and already in the season of 1890/91 he managed to win the championship. In the same year, the stadium "Anfield Road" was resold to another owner, who decided to raise the rent. "Everton" decided to leave the arena and soon acquired its own stadium.

The appearance of "Liverpool"

The future stadium of Liverpool Anfield, after the other English team left him, was left empty. In March 1892, the leadership decided to create its own football club. The team played the first game in the fall.

However, the league game "Anfield Road", a photo of which can be found in many sports magazines, took only a year. This match was attended by about 5 thousand spectators, and "Liverpool" won a confident victory.

Progress of the club and the stadium

The first improvement of the stadium occurred already in 1895. At the "Anfield" appeared a new rostrum, which could host three thousand spectators. Another tribune appeared in 1903.

After this serious changes did not occur until 1926. The new restoration brought "Anfield" a roof, as well as a capacity of 30 thousand spectators.

Light in the stadium appeared in 1957, and was included for the first time in a match with Everton. The largest restoration of this structure occurred in 1973. Then the tribune "Main Stands" was completely rebuilt. In the 1980s, she had seated seats in the front. In 1982, the opening of the gates, which were named after the famous coach of "Liverpool" Bill Shankly.

In 1987, a police room appeared at the stadium. Two years later, the stadium received instructions that it should not have standing places. It happened after the tragedy that occurred in the arena of "Hillsborough". In 1992, on the "Kemlin Road" was erected a second level, which could accommodate 11 thousand seating spectators.

At that time, the management had plans to expand Enfield, but they could not be fulfilled, as the old people who lived nearby refused to sell their possessions.

In December 1997, a bronze monument of Bill Shankly appeared on the stadium . The statue has a height of eight pounds, and her neck is decorated with the scarf "Liverpool". Also there was a memorial to Hillsborough, which took a place near the gate of Shankly. He is always decorated with flowers and serves as a reminder of the ninety-six tragically dead fans of the club.

Structure

To enter the stadium a special smart card is used. There are no usual turnstiles. This system appeared on the stadium in 2005.

Around the field there are four stands. They are all covered.

Above the ladder, which goes to the field, there is a sign on which it says "This is Enfield." It is believed that it brings good luck, if you touch it. The members of the coaching staff and team, leaving the field, always put their hand on it.

Excursions

Like many well-known stadiums, there is an opportunity to visit everyone at Anfield. At the same time you can visit not only the stands, but also the tunnel that leads to the field, the locker rooms of the players, the museum and so on. You can make a tour here any day. Visiting time: from 9:30 to 15:30. You can not make an excursion only during major events. The duration of the excursion is one hour. The cost of a visit depends on what the tourist wants to see. Tour of the museum is estimated at six pounds. The full tour will cost sixteen pounds. Almost always there is a huge number of people who want to see podtribunnye premises. Often, apart from locker rooms and the museum, Liverpool fans stop at the gate and the monument to Bill Shankly. In addition to Anfield in Liverpool, there are many places that are worth a visit. Quite close to the arena of the "Merseyside" is another well-known stadium - "Goodison Park".