LFC 2015/16 Pre Season Tour
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What the arsehole fuck?
Ha smart ass. What the actual fuck!
Why why why Adelaide? Brisbane would be a better choice if not Sydney
Brisbane is apparently a possibility - albeit not a strong one.
Sydney wouldn't pay the money.
Melbourne is already booked out.
Adelaide apparently were willing to pay.
China is another probable destination.
Jakarta would seem very likely.
Sydney wouldn't pay the money.
Melbourne is already booked out.
Adelaide apparently were willing to pay.
China is another probable destination.
Jakarta would seem very likely.
Melbourne - no chance, as pointed out the MCG & Etihad are booked out by that International Champions Cup & local Aussie Rules matches.
Sydney - hosts the annual A-League All Stars vs. [insert big euro team] ... at this stage no opponent confirmed, and apparently NSW government not willing to meet LFC's demands (which I find absolutely incredible given what an economic success it was when LFC played in Melbourne) ... hearing rumours that it might be Napoli or Chelsea to play the All Stars.
Brisbane - the preferred city for LFC given its close proximity to Asia ... giving fans from Asia easy access to making the game if they intend to from Singpore, Malaysia etc ... but talk of Brisbane hosting has died down a lot in recent weeks which is a shame really given that Suncorp Stadium is a fantastic venue to watch football. The best football stadium in Oz.
Adelaide - pretty much the favourite to secure the fixtures at this moment ... the only short comings are that Adelaide is logistically not ideal for LFC to travel to ... also the match will be played at newly revamped Adelaide Cricket Oval which is not ideal given the surface is not suited to football unless they do a complete turf overhaul ... in the end, according to the rumours it seems the South Australian government is willing to pay LFC the asking price and if that's the case then lock in Adelaide ...
Yup, it's basically down to either Brisbane or Adelaide.
LFC have been over to Brisbane and looked at the city, training facilities & Suncorp Stadium - and from all accounts they were very happy with what they saw ... it appears that the issue at the moment is that the Qld state government is not willing to meet the fee wanted by LFC to play in Brisbane ... and any talk about LFC playing in Brisbane has decreased significantly in the past few weeks almost to the point where its non-existing.
As a result the Adelaide talks have gained momentum as the SA government is keen to bring a big event to Adelaide.
But if Qld State government pays what LFC want, then it will be Brisbane over Adelaide no doubt about it - better logistically, better stadium & facilities.
The LFC Legends Tour will be heading to Adelaide on January 5th and I have a feeling that Adelaide will be confirmed as the host for LFC at this event.
Well much to my surprise nothing was announced in Adelaide during the Liverpool Legends Tour ...
This suggests to me that contrary to my belief that Adelaide was 100% locked in that Brisbane could yet be in with a shout ... reluctant to entirely rule out Sydney too who have yet to name the All Stars opponent.
This suggests to me that contrary to my belief that Adelaide was 100% locked in that Brisbane could yet be in with a shout ... reluctant to entirely rule out Sydney too who have yet to name the All Stars opponent.
I thought the club & sponsors would announce it on the day before (Sunday) ... with the Legends then doing more promotional stuff in Adelaide the next day during their scheduled event.
There are rumours that they're deciding between Malaysia and Indonesia for the final leg of the tour. Massive support in both countries so win-win either way. Personally hope that it'll be Malaysia. Sucks that Gerrard and Carra weren't here the last time Liverpool came for tour. Funny to think that the team next summer will be unrecognizable from last time (2011) too.
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Yeah saw that during the game too.
Have researched into it and apparently that advertisement has been appearing at Anfield since the last few homes games from last season ... apparently LFC began talks with the South Australian government about a friendly in Adelaide, and as a sign of good faith LFC offered SA government some free advertisements at Anfield.
But as we all know anyway its only a matter of time before ADL & BNE are confirmed.
Yeah saw that during the game too.
Have researched into it and apparently that advertisement has been appearing at Anfield since the last few homes games from last season ... apparently LFC began talks with the South Australian government about a friendly in Adelaide, and as a sign of good faith LFC offered SA government some free advertisements at Anfield.
But as we all know anyway its only a matter of time before ADL & BNE are confirmed.
Premier League giant Liverpool has confirmed it will play A-League clubs Adelaide United and the Brisbane Roar in July as part of its preseason tour.
The Reds will kick off their Australian tour against the Roar at Lang Park on July 17, before facing Adelaide United in Adelaide on July 20.
It follows Liverpool's hugely successful tour Down Under in 2013, where it played against Melbourne Victory at a packed-out MCG.
"We visited Australia for the first time two years ago and the support we received from our Australian fans was incredible," Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre said in a club statement.
"Liverpool FC have more than 600,000 supporters in Australia and we look forward to meeting as many of them as possible while we are in the country."
Liverpool's arrival will add to an already packed July of football for Australian audiences, with Manchester City playing Real Madrid and AS Roma in the friendly International Champions Cup tournament in Melbourne.
However, Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will not be part of the trip as he leaves for MLS team LA Galaxy at the end of the season.
Brisbane Roar managing director Sean Dobson said it would be a proud moment for the club to host Liverpool.
"To be on the same field with Liverpool FC, one of the true giants of world football, reinforces Brisbane Roar’s standing as Australia’s premier football club," he said in a statement.
"It will be a special night for all our members and fans as they cheer on the Roar against such legendary opponents playing on our home ground."
South Australia's acting tourism minister Tom Koutsantonis says hosting Liverpool at Adelaide Oval is a coup for the state.
"A stadium packed with Reds fans from throughout Australia and the world will be a magnificent showcase for the Adelaide Oval and South Australia," he said in a statement.
"Such world-class sporting events are huge draw cards, and we also anticipate a global TV audience for the game, so it is the perfect platform to showcase Adelaide to the rest of the world."
The Reds will kick off their Australian tour against the Roar at Lang Park on July 17, before facing Adelaide United in Adelaide on July 20.
It follows Liverpool's hugely successful tour Down Under in 2013, where it played against Melbourne Victory at a packed-out MCG.
"We visited Australia for the first time two years ago and the support we received from our Australian fans was incredible," Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre said in a club statement.
"Liverpool FC have more than 600,000 supporters in Australia and we look forward to meeting as many of them as possible while we are in the country."
Liverpool's arrival will add to an already packed July of football for Australian audiences, with Manchester City playing Real Madrid and AS Roma in the friendly International Champions Cup tournament in Melbourne.
However, Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will not be part of the trip as he leaves for MLS team LA Galaxy at the end of the season.
Brisbane Roar managing director Sean Dobson said it would be a proud moment for the club to host Liverpool.
"To be on the same field with Liverpool FC, one of the true giants of world football, reinforces Brisbane Roar’s standing as Australia’s premier football club," he said in a statement.
"It will be a special night for all our members and fans as they cheer on the Roar against such legendary opponents playing on our home ground."
South Australia's acting tourism minister Tom Koutsantonis says hosting Liverpool at Adelaide Oval is a coup for the state.
"A stadium packed with Reds fans from throughout Australia and the world will be a magnificent showcase for the Adelaide Oval and South Australia," he said in a statement.
"Such world-class sporting events are huge draw cards, and we also anticipate a global TV audience for the game, so it is the perfect platform to showcase Adelaide to the rest of the world."
Adelaide road trip it is!!
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