Of al-Anfield and a camel mascot

Author’s note:
First of all, I am glad that Liverpool will be getting the much-needed cash through the proposed £450m takeover by the Dubai International Capital. As a life-long fan, I now look forward to see the league trophy coming back to Anfield.

Okay, now to today’s business.

Now that we know its almost certain of the take over by a mega-rich sheikh, lets look at 10 big changes that might be taking place in this club.

1. The take-over bid includes the financing of the new stadium. Slated for opening in 2009, what are the chances of the stadium being named Al-Anfield?

2. The shirt sponsors Carlsberg must know by now that their contract will not be extended. The contract might even be terminated. New sponsors? How about Emirates Towers Hotel?

3. Advertisement hoardings around the pitch to have more Arab advertisers - Mecca Cola, new posh apartments in Doha, Qatar Airways, Azizi burqa specialists, Visit Dubai, Burj Al Arab etc.

4. How about names of players at the back of jerseys in Arabic?

5. More Liverpool greats to be paraded at Madame Tussauds as we share the same owners.

6. Accommodation for Liverpool’s away matches in Travelodge - again the same owners.

7. At least a trip to the Gulf states every two years for pre-season tournament.

8. More players to be encouraged in horse racing as the new owner is also the owner of the very successful Godolphin racing stable.

9. Finally the break in of Asian players into the Liverpool youth set up as well as into the full squad.

10. A new mascot for the team - a baby camel with a liver bird tattooed in its red back.

p/s: no offences meant for anyone. Take this in a jest. I am glad Liverpool is getting the cash to move forward.

Read more about the takeover here, here and here.

Some info on Dubai here.