Liverpool’s proposals include designs to convert the existing main pitch at the academy to an indoor training facilityLiverpool’s plans for a new £50 million training complex will be unveiled today as a public consultation into the proposed state-of-the-art project begins. The blueprint for Liverpool to move from their historic Melwood training HQ in west Derby and merge facilities at the youth academy in nearby Kirkby was announced last month in association with Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (KMBC). Liverpool also propose to develop improved community pitchesThe redevelopment of the Kirkby site includes the construction of a new combined training centre and local residents and businesses can discuss the plans at Northwood Community Centre from 2pm until 8pm. Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has pushed for an amalgamation of the two bases and said recently: “I really love Melwood but football changes. We can’t stay like we always…

Source: The Times March 08, 2017 09:00 UTC