Liverpool FC statement on Anfield Road Stand.Stadium builder Buckingham files notice to appoint administrator

Liverpool FC has today released the following statement.

Buckingham Group has made us aware that it has filed for a notice of intention to appoint administrators. This filing does not impact the planned opening of the new Anfield Road Stand’s lower tier on Saturday for the match against AFC Bournemouth.

Following the successful test events earlier this week, Liverpool City Council’s building control team issued a safety certificate to operate the lower tier of the Anfield Road Stand and we look forward to welcoming supporters to Anfield for our first Premier League home game of the season.

We will work with Buckingham Group on the planned phased opening of the remainder of the new stand and will continue to keep supporters updated on arrangements for future games.

Our intention is to update all supporters who have a ticket for the Aston Villa match at the earliest opportunity.