LIVERPOOL OWNER JOHN Henry has suggested the club may need to reconsider plans to further redevelop Anfield because of protests from supporters over ticket prices.
The American businessman recently opened the stadium’s new main stand but last night said the next phase of building work might not go ahead if the club cannot recoup the construction cost through ticket sales.
The next phase of the project included the expansion of the Anfield Road end after the club had already received initial planning permission for an extra 4,800 seats.
In an interview with AP, Henry said: ”I don’t know if there is a next step because ticket prices are an issue in England. That may foreclose further expansion. We’ll have to see.”
Liverpool were forced to perform a ticket price u-turn in February after supporters voiced their displeasure at plans to restructure season ticket and general admission prices.
The Fenway Sports Group, of which Henry and chairman Tom Werner are founders, came under increasing pressure after fans stages a mass walk out during the Premier League clash against Sunderland.
But it now means the Anfield hierarchy are prepared to shelve its plans to further increase the capacity of the famous ground because they are unwilling to risk the return on investment.
Anfield’s capacity was increased to 54,000 over the summer with the expansion of the main stand, a project which cost £120 millon.
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