Parry rejects ground share

Reds chief executive says takeover talk 'gone quiet'

Last updated: 5th October 2008

Parry rejects ground share

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Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry has ruled out sharing a ground with Everton and insists the club's new stadium will be built.

Rumours that Liverpool and Everton could share a new stadium emerged last week after council leader Warren Bradley claimed Liverpool's attitude towards a shared stadium was softening.

However, Parry has rejected the idea of sharing a ground with their local rivals and is adamant Liverpool will finally complete their move to a new home once the current financial turmoil in the country stabilises.

"Ground share is not being considered. With the financial markets in the turmoil as they are, any major construction project at this time is difficult, it is risky," Parry told Radio Five Live's Sportsweek.

"It is a case of a delay while things settle down, it is still a very, very good long term project. The economics of it still make underlying sense.

Not on the agenda

"I do not see any change in direction or any change in plans, and ground share is not back on the agenda.

"The point is, at this moment it is not the most sensible time to be borrowing huge amounts of money with the markets in turmoil. That will settle down and availability of money will increase.

"The project makes long term sense, it is the supply of money that is an issue, that will correct itself in time."

Parry also revealed that attempts to buy the club have "gone very quiet".

The ownership of the club has been the subject of speculation for some time, but Parry says Tom Hicks and George Gillett are set to remain in control at Anfield.

"It has gone quiet and everyone is delighted," added Parry. "The focus at Liverpool should only ever be on football.

Stable

"All is relatively stable, I am not aware of anything that is happening regarding the sale of the club at this moment. My focus is on day-to-day things and making sure we deliver.

"I am not sure of anything going on, it is a question best directed to the owners. As far as I am concerned we are focusing on things that we can control.

"We are trying to do the very best to produce a team that performs on the pitch."