[COM] Adelaide Oval Redevelopment

[Wayno]

So is the members stand open for SACA members too? Cause other than the middle tier of the East, it seems the whole stadium is open.

If allocation is exhausted then it could be a bloody big crowd.

yep members stand is open for saca members.

[PeFe]

From the Advertiser

Liverpool vs. Adelaide United at Adelaide Oval confirmed by State Government

LIVERPOOL will now play Adelaide United at Adelaide Oval on Monday, July 20, a day after Port Adelaide and the Crows face-off in Showdown 39.

The match was officially announced by the SA State Government today after the date was changed from July14.

Acting Tourism Minister Tom Koutsantonis — a Liverpool fan since childhood. — grinned like a Cheshire cat at the announcement this morning.

“The greatest team in the world is coming to Adelaide,’’ he said. “The eyes of the world will be on this oval (Adelaide) the newest and the best stadium in Australia.

“And make no mistake football clubs like Liverpool don’t come to second rate stadiums they go to first class stadiums and with them come their supporters.”

Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre also confirmed his team’s trip Down Under.

“Pre-season is an important time for the team as they prepare for the upcoming season and the matches against Brisbane Roar and Adelaide United are an exciting part of that preparation,” he said.

“Giving our supporters a chance to see the team up close, no matter how far away from Anfield they live.

“We visited Australia for the first time two years ago and the support we received from our Australian fans was incredible.

Liverpool FC has over 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 squad is also expected to be invited by its former fitness guru Darren Burgess — now with Port Adelaide — to the Showdown.

The Adelaide Oval blockbuster, originally slated for July 14, was changed to accommodate the Liverpool v Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Friday, July 17.

Liverpool is tipped to hold an open training session with Coopers Stadium destined to first host some of the world’s greatest soccer players.

Adelaide Entertainment Corporation chief executive Anthony Kirchner said Coopers Stadium would be an ideal location for Liverpool training sessions.

“We haven’t had any recent discussions (about hosting Liverpool) for training,’’ Kirchner said.

“Nothing has been confirmed yet.”



Reds superstar Balotelli has a laugh. Source: Getty Images


Liverpool will meet Adelaide in its home strip with a new kit sponsor — New Balance — while SA’s Reds will be forced to play in an alternate kit sources have revealed.

Liverpool currently boasts international stars including Italy striker Mario Balotelli, Croatian international Dejan Lovran and England internationals, striker Daniel Sturrige and winger Raheem Sterling.

Manager Brendan Rodgers coached former Adelaide United winger Fabio Ferreira (Central Coast) at Chelsea.

Liverpool also has a strong Australian presence with gloveman Brad Jones and young left back Brad Smith, 20, in its current squad.

Liverpool is expected to attract a record soccer crowd at Adelaide Oval after United drew more than 33,000 fans — a record for SA — to watch the Reds host Melbourne Victory last October.

It will be the first time Adelaide hosts the giants of soccer after Liverpool played in front of more than 95,000 fans against Melbourne Victory at the MCG in 2013.

The Adelaide Oval clash will also be book ended by the Australian edition of the International Champions Cup where Real Madrid host Roma on July 18 before Manchester City hosts Roma on July 21 both at the MCG.

City then hosts Real on July 24 in Melbourne.
Originally published as Date confirmed: Liverpool is coming to Adelaide

http://www.news.com.au/sport/football/l ... 7207318657

[rev]

Adelaide Entertainment Corporation chief executive Anthony Kirchner said Coopers Stadium would be an ideal location for Liverpool training sessions.

Like it was ideal for the recent Asian Cup? Oh wait...

[ChillyPhilly]

Adelaide Entertainment Corporation chief executive Anthony Kirchner said Coopers Stadium would be an ideal location for Liverpool training sessions.

Like it was ideal for the recent Asian Cup? Oh wait...

Ideal for training, yes. Anywhere else and they'll probably roll a few ankles.

[crawf]

Adelaide Oval looking absolutely beautiful tonight!

Buzz Feed

[fifty]

Wow, amazing pictures, thanks Crawf!

[crawf]

I should note those photos are from Buzz Feed

[Zills]

WOW!!!!

[Ho Really]

As an ex-photojournalist shots like this you dream about. When I saw the orange glow off my kitchen cabinets I knew there would be an interesting sunset and looked out of the window thinking someone down at Adelaide Oval is going to get a great image...and lo and behold. I remember Adelaide Advertiser (ex-News, The Australian) staff photographer Phil Hillyard taking an amazing sunset shot with the crowd similar to these during a Day-Night match at the old Adelaide Oval (with D. Bradman Stand, etc.). Can't remember the teams but I think it was during a World Series match. His shot I know wasn't Photoshopped. He shot it on film! These ones are great but adulterations have been made. Take a look at some of the other sunsets that were taken last night none look as impressive. Anyhow...the hot sunset was probably an omen for an Indian win!

Cheers

P.S. Should add. A great advertisement for Adelaide! And for you doubters out there. One off events targeted to the right countries gets you the right publicity. Those that are up-and-coming economies such as India and China, etc., with large populations and money to spend.

[Brucetiki]

As an ex-photojournalist shots like this you dream about. When I saw the orange glow off my kitchen cabinets I knew there would be an interesting sunset and looked out of the window thinking someone down at Adelaide Oval is going to get a great image...and lo and behold. I remember Adelaide Advertiser (ex-News, The Australian) staff photographer Phil Hillyard taking an amazing sunset shot with the crowd similar to these during a Day-Night match at the old Adelaide Oval (with D. Bradman Stand, etc.). Can't remember the teams but I think it was during a World Series match. His shot I know wasn't Photoshopped. He shot it on film! These ones are great but adulterations have been made. Take a look at some of the other sunsets that were taken last night none look as impressive. Anyhow...the hot sunset was probably an omen for an Indian win!

Cheers

P.S. Should add. A great advertisement for Adelaide! And for you doubters out there. One off events targeted to the right countries gets you the right publicity. Those that are up-and-coming economies such as India and China, etc., with large populations and money to spend.

That would've been Australia v New Zealand in 1997 - the first ever D/N match at Adelaide Oval (and the only one with all four retractable light towers in use). Think it was around Christmas time as it was under the old cricket calendar set up where the tests and ODI's were mixed together and not separate.

[skyliner]

On the news here in Brisbane about the India/Packy game - 55000 in Attendance! Extraordinary crowd noise. Announcers almost aghast at it all - great ad. for Ad Oval. Spoke VERY highly of the design. Booked out in 10 minutes! Good S-A chest thumping stuff!.

BTW - stunning photos Crawf!

ADELAIDE - TOWARDS A GREATER CITY SKYLINE

[Pikey]

I was reading today that the TV audience for yesterday's match is a new world record for any telecast event, 1.3 billion watching the game. To put it into perspective, this year's Superbowl attracted a global audience of 170 million.

I have a friend who lives in Bangalore in the heavily residential part of town, he went for a walk to his local store in between the Indian and Pakistan innings, and the streets were completely empty. Everyone was indoors watching the game.

What an incredible advertisement for our rad little city.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-15/i ... ia/6110832

Edit: have a read of this article from the BBC. It really sums up what yesterday felt like. It was singlehandedly one of the most incredible days I've had. The atmosphere was just unlike anything I've ever seen.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/cricket/31479487

[crawf]

#Adelaide was trending on Twitter tonight.

[Maximus]

Now's probably a good time to remind Will of something he posted in July 2013...

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=3335&start=3092

Still think that...?

[ghs]

It would be great if Australia play India here in Adelaide in a quarter final.