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Are you a Main Stand Mastermind?

As an exciting new-look Anfield takes shape for season 2016/17, how closely have you been paying attention over the last 12 months? Time to find out…



1. Who scored the last goal at Anfield in front of the 'old' Main Stand last season?

2. If all the bricks and blocks used in the Main Stand were used to create a 0.5m high wall, how long would it stretch?

3. Who had a go at installing one of the new seats on a special tour of the Main Stand in June?

4. When was the last time the Main Stand underwent a major upgrade?

5. What's the name of the Main Stand's brand new sports-bar hospitality experience?

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6. Approximately how many seats are in the expanded Main Stand?

7. How heavy was the Main Stand's new roof truss that was lifted into place by two giant cranes in July 2015?

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8. In which month this year was the topping-out ceremony attended by Reds boss Jürgen Klopp and a host of LFC Legends?

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9. What was the first name of the famous architect Mr Leitch who built the original Main Stand of 1906?

10. What is the approximate new capacity of the stadium?


Show me the answers!

Question 1: The correct answer is the (b) Christian Benteke – it was the equaliser in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Wednesday 11 May..

Question 2: The correct answer is (c) it would stretch 40 miles – that's further than the length of the Channel Tunnel!.

Question 3: The correct answer is (b) it was Alberto Moreno – and here's the footage!

Question 4: The correct answer is (a) it was 1971 when it had an extensive redesign..

Question 5: The correct answer is (a) The Carlsberg Dugout, offering panoramic views, street food and live cook-stations. .

Question 6: The correct answer is (b) there are now 20,500 seats..

Question 7: The correct answer is (c) It was 650 tonnes..

Question 8: The correct answer is (a) it was February 2016 when the manager and ex-players marked the occasion by signing a piece of structural steel set to be included in the roof..

Question 9: The correct answer is (c) it was Archibald Leitch..

Question 10: The correct answer is (c) it's 54,000.

You answered them all right!





HOW DID YOU SCORE?

All ten answers correct: so that's you who's been camped outside the construction site for the last 12 months with a camera, notebook, giant thermos flask and year's supply of Scouse pies – we salute your dedication!

More than five right: pretty impressive – you've clearly kept a close eye on proceedings and are waiting to hear back from the club regarding your request to count all 20,500 seats, just for peace of mind.

Less than five right: now then, it's out of that darkened room for you and a crash course in all things Anfield – starting with the latest LFC Official Members Yearbook!