Source: Liverpool_Echo
Liverpool FC to tour the Far East next summer (GALLERY)
LIVERPOOL have confirmed they will tour the Far East again next summer.[LNB]The Reds enjoyed a hugely successful pre-season trip to Asia in 2009 when they spent 10 days in Thailand and Singapore.[LNB]And they will return to the continent next July, although the details of the countries they will visit are yet to be finalised.[LNB] The tour is being arranged by Liverpool's main sponsor Standard Chartered Bank, which conducts the bulk of its business in Asia.[LNB]A Liverpool spokesman today said: "The club will tour Asia next summer but the dates and venues for the matches are to be confirmed.[LNB]"The last tour there in 2009 worked very well and we have a huge fan base there who will relish the chance to see the team in action.[LNB]"We also have a partner in Standard Chartered who have a huge presence across that continent.[LNB]"The fact that next summer there is no World Cup or European Championship gives us the opportunity to spend more time further afield."
