Blue open to idea of ground share

Birch believes the Blues must move from Goodison Park if they are ever to be regarded as a big club again and has said Everton must have no problems in groundsharing with the Mighty Reds if it is in the best interests of the club.

"I've not seen the plans, I've not seen the reports or the feasibility of it," he said. "All I am saying is that you have to keep an open mind, if that is the only alternative to Everton generating further revenue."

A groundshare would face opposition from Liverpool fans who would be worried about Everton being able to pay their rent.