The project to create the new Fan Park ( and we may return to look at this name ) is led by Ben Harrison , chairman of Tranmere Rovers Trust and an Associate Director of the club , and fellow Associate Director Martyn Best , who also sits on the Board of Tranmere Rovers in the Community . Since last summer they have been working closely with German Kraft Beer to create a unique venue for fans and residents of the Wirral alike .
The genesis of the idea came when Martyn was approached by German Kraft who wanted to collaborate with a sporting club , and through past dealings knew Martyn and the club . Caution and curiosity soon gave rise to the development of an exciting plan , and the committed involvement of both the Club and the Tranmere Rovers Trust .
As Martyn recounts , “ This was always going to be an ambitious project , and so it was vital that all parties were fully supportive of it . Mark and Nicky had allowed the Trust to create a marquee for the fans a few years ago and this had become hugely popular .
“ We then wanted to build upon that success , and Ben and the Trust were the obvious partners . We have both been working closely together over the past few months and shall share our progress at the Open Day .
“ We are currently awaiting planning permission and completing the final elements of the funding . In fact , part of our funding is via a crowd funder to enable our fans to become an integral part of the future success of the project and gain positive recognition for supporting us . Details of this are at www . crowdfunder . co . uk / fanpark and there are some very exciting rewards available .
“ In fact , I can share that we are working with Wirral Life to create some imaginative rewards , and we will announce those in the next issue as we approach the final stages .” wirrallife . com 13