Source: Liverpool_Echo
Everton legend Joe Royle convinced a shared stadium with Liverpool FC is best way forward
Joe Royle [LNB]EVERTON legend Joe Royle is convinced building a new stadium to share with Liverpool is the best way forward for both clubs.[LNB]The possibility of a groundshare between the Merseyside rivals - for so long regarded as a non-starter - has been raised again following the Government's rejection of Everton's proposals for a new stadium at Kirkby.[LNB]It is the latest in a long line of setbacks for Everton in their quest to move from Goodison Park, while Liverpool's own plans for a new ground have also stalled.[LNB]Neither club have previously shown much appetite for pooling resources to build a stadium project but Royle, who played for and managed Everton, feels it is an obvious solution and deep-seated rivalries can be overcome.[LNB]Royle said: "I've always said it makes common sense. I have always been a fan and I think it is a great opportunity.[LNB]"The fans are split on it and both clubs are very wary of fan opinion.[LNB]"Neither would want to be the first to say we are desperate to do it.[LNB]"But now we are in a situation where both clubs are probably needing each other to make it work financially, so that might help it.[LNB]"Anfield and Goodison both hold special memories but both clubs, to have a chance of challenging Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United, would need greater income.[LNB]"Certainly Everton would gain as it halves the costs and it could make a fantastic stadium for both sets of fans.[LNB]"It's tried and tested in Milan (where Inter and AC Milan share the San Siro) and a number of other big cities and it works.[LNB]"I think for Everton, Kirkby is probably the final straw and this makes great sense - to me anyway."
