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

The stadium "Enfield" is located in England, namely inthe 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 reach 58 thousand spectators.

History

The first owner of a plot of land on whichtoday is the stadium "Enfield", was the brewer John Orrel. The first club that played matches here was Everton. The team was kicked out of 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,was held 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 stood watching the game for 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,as the other English team left him, remained empty. In March 1892, the leadership decided to create its own football club. The team played the first game in the autumn.

However, the game of the league stadium "Enfield Road", photowhich can be found in many sports magazines, took only a year later. 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 happened 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 turned onThe first time was 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 got sedentary 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 officer appeared at the stadium.room. 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 tier, 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, the stadium appeareda bronze monument of Bill Shankly. The statue has a height of eight pounds, and her neck is decorated with a Liverpool scarf. Also appeared the Hillsborough Memorial, which took its 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

A special smart card is used to enter the stadium. 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 staircase that enters the field, there isa sign that says "This is Enfield." It is believed that it brings good luck, if you touch it. Members of the coaching staff and team, going out on the field, every time put her hand on it.

Excursions

Like many famous stadiums, at the "Enfield"there is an opportunity to get to everyone. At the same time, you can visit not only the stands, but also the tunnel that leads to the field, locker rooms of football players, a 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. Duration of the excursion is one hour. The cost of a visit depends on what the tourist wants to see. A 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, except dressing rooms and a 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.