Explain this to me, Inter Milan and AC Milan, with their combined history of success and passion and pride, are more than happy to share a ground and stadium identity, but Liverpool and Everton cannot find an easy way to do this? Why?
On its own, the argument about history and identity is a powerful one, especially where home fortresses are in question. A stadium is a massive part of a team’s history and identity. It is where the die hards and corporate guests gather to spur their team on. Gate revenues are a lifeblood in this age of massive football economics, and everyone wants a shiny massive home base with which to intimidate opponents, boost the coffers and attract corporate backing.
So with Everton and Liverpool both in the market for a bigger home venue, and viable space on Merseyside seemingly at a premium, why not share? Yes, the clubs are bitter rivals. But is their rivalry any more intense than that of the residents of the San Siro? Are the regulars at the Kop that much more fanatical than the Ultras who turned on club legend Paolo Maldini after he had the temerity to ask them to behave something like biped mammals with opposable thumbs?
AC Milan have on their own more European cups than the cities of London and Liverpool combined. You could even add Birmingham to that mix if you like. They are true football aristocrats. Inter have three, and both have multitudes of domestic honours to add to that. Sharing a stadium has not affected that one bit.
So what’s holding Merseyside back? A true case of an over inflated sense of worth?
Make Stanley Park happen, man.
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