The redevelopment of Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium continues apace as the new main stand takes shape.
As part of the works, a pillar in the new structure has been erected on the point of the north west boundary of the original stadium.
It bears the legend “This line marks the historic Northwest boundary of our Anfield 1892-2014”.
But some Evertonians have been pointing out that Anfield was actually built in 1884, not 1892.
New Big Stand F.C totally ignoring the fact that Anfield was actually built in 1884. #WeAreYourHistory #EFC #LFC pic.twitter.com/0FfNCnhBkR
— USM Vaan Zaant (@VZaantefc1878) August 29, 2016
The stadium was of course the original home of Everton. The Blues played the first game ever held at the stadium – a 5-0 win over Earlestown in September 1884.
They also won their first league title while tenants at the ground, in 1891.
But a dispute between the club and the stadium owner John Houlding saw them leave in 1892 for Goodison Park. That prompted the creation of Liverpool FC so the stadium had a new team to play in it.
But is the pillar actually wrong? Or is the clue in the wording?
One Liverpool fan has pointed out that the wording makes reference to “our Anfield”.
Says OUR anfield. Let it go, u were tramps who couldn't pay the rent.
— L4Redmen (@L4Redmen) August 29, 2016
Still, no reason why that has to get in the way of a bit of friendly joshing between rivals fans, eh?
The main stand was used by the public for the first time last week when 5,000 fans were invited to a test event.
It will officially open in time for Liverpool’s first home game of the season against Leicester after the international break on September 10th.
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