Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson believes Everton "could have a new stadium within two years," according to the ST HELENS REPORTER. Everton Chair Bill Kenwright and billionaire majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri met with Anderson "to discuss the possibilities." Anderson tweeted, "Great meeting with Farhad. Still believe a new stadium in 2 yrs is achievable. #COYB" The tweet was accompanied by a photograph of the three (ST HELENS REPORTER, 7/20). In Liverpool, Greg O'Keeffe reported Anderson said that he was "hugely impressed" by Moshiri's passion and "believes he is committed to Everton for the long-term." Anderson: "I was blown away by his passion and commitment. Mr. Moshiri understands how much investment Everton require both on and off the pitch. The scope of his ambition is vast." During the talks "the possibility of moving to a water-front dockland site or one at Croxteth's Stonebridge Cross was discussed." The club's fan base is in favor of the former option "with dreams of an iconic stadium on the banks of the River Mersey tying into the hope that Moshiri can make Everton a true power of European football" (LIVERPOOL ECHO, 7/20).
