Gregg hits out at Liverpool money as ground share plans come back.

Last updated : 10 March 2005 By Austin Rathe
Liverpool are set to receive £45m in funding from the North West Development Agency for their stadium project, and Gregg is concerned that Everton could end up being the poor relation of our neighbours.

Mr Gregg said "The last thing I want to see is for Liverpool to build a fantastic new stadium in Anfield and for Goodison to remain as it is. Everton would be the poor relation within five weeks of Liverpool's new ground opening.

"If the North West Developmewnt Agency are going to give Liverpool £45m for a new stadium I don't have a problem with that - but they have to give it to Everton as well."

A ground share project had looked dead in the water, but it is something that Paul Gregg is still pushing for.

"Whatever way you look at it, both clubs have financial difficulties in terms of each building a new £100m stadium." he said "Everton cannot afford to do that and in my heart of hearts I question whether Liverpool can. It just seems like common sense to get ground sharing back on the agenda."

Another meeting between the two clubs and NWDA will take place next week.