Liverpool apply to build 60,000-seater stadium

LIVERPOOL yesterday applied for planning permission for a 60,000- seater stadium in Stanley Park, less than 300 yards from Anfield.

The club hopes to move into the new €112 million arena in the summer of 2006, providing it is given permission to begin construction on the project by the Liverpool City Council.

Liverpool have spent “several million” getting the plans to this stage since the idea of a new stadium for the club was discussed three years ago.