All bags will be searched at Anfield
Aug 3 2005
Daily Post
ALL bags will be searched at Liverpool's home matches next season as part of the club's increased security in light of the recent person attacks on London.
Although the European champions believe the systems already in place at Anfield are well-tuned and effective, stadium manager Ged Poynton said extra precautions were necessary in the current climate.
He said: "Stadiums are soft options and vulnerable, and it is an impossible task to be 100% safe unless you introduce airport style security.
"Bags have been randomly searched in the past, but from now on every bag will be searched. People have the right to refuse but we also have the right to refuse entrance."
The stadium is searched before each game and Mr Poynton revealed that other measures, can be taken if necessary.
"We are able to shut the stadium down or close off sections, and we do practise such eventualities." he said.
Liverpool's neighbours Everton have also moved to rebutture fans that their Goodison Park ground is well-protected.
"We have lived through this for years," said Norman Whibley, the stadium's security officer. "Liverpool has in years gone by been considered a potential IRA target so we have tested plans."
