Source: Daily_Mail
Liverpool to embark on pre-season Far East tour
Liverpool will tour the Far East as part of their pre-season preparations with matches in China, Malaysia and South Korea.[LNB]The club have a huge fan base in the region and it links in commercially with sponsors Standard Chartered, who have major business interests in that part of the world.[LNB]Liverpool, who staged a 10-day pre-season tour of Thailand and Singapore in 2009, will take on opposition in Guangzhou, Kuala Lumpur and then Seoul in July.[LNB] Seoul-ful: The World Cup stadium in Korea could host Liverpool this summer[LNB]'Whenever we go to Asia, the fans are always amazing,' said captain Steven Gerrard.[LNB]'The supporters over there are fanatical about Liverpool and it's great that we can give so many of them a chance to come and watch the team play.'[LNB]Managing director Ian Ayre, who was instrumental in securing the Standard Chartered deal in his previous role as commercial director, is confident the three-game tour will be a success.[LNB]'The last one in 2009 was a real success and we're delighted that we are returning this summer after a break last year due to the World Cup,' he said.[LNB]'Nothing beats watching the team live and by visiting China, Malaysia and Korea, we are allowing fans from all three countries to experience just that.[LNB]'We will work closely with our main sponsor Standard Chartered and our other partners in the region to ensure we can deliver our best ever pre-season tour.'[LNB]Gavin Laws, group head of corporate affairs at Standard Chartered, added: 'It is fantastic news for Liverpool FC's fans in Asia and yet another sign of the commitment of the club and Standard Chartered to the region.'[LNB] Dalglish full of praise for Liverpool side as Scot eyes Europa League placeCarroll aiming to break Liverpool duck as link-up with Suarez shows promiseNBA star LeBron James becomes minority shareholder in LiverpoolAll the latest Liverpool news, features and opinion [LNB] Explore more:People: Steven Gerrard Places: Seoul, Liverpool, South Korea, Thailand, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Asia
