Liverpool FC star Jamie Carragher officially opened the country’s newest community outdoor football pitches.
The Reds defender joined players from Bootle Bucks and Netherton Rangers junior sides to unveil the venue in Glovers Lane, Netherton.
The redeveloped site, run by Sefton council, has four five-a-side and two seven-a-side pitches.
They are located next to Netherton Activity Centre.
Bootle-born Carragher said: “These facilities are vitally important to Netherton and Bootle and we are very proud of them.
“I remember playing at the NAC as a kid and it is a lot better now with these excellent pitches.
“It is a tough time economically so it is great for parents to bring their children here – it will keep their children fit and give them lots of enjoyment.”
The pitches cost around £700,000 and were designed with latest 3G technology, consisting of long rubber infill and synthetic grass.
The entire rebuilt NAC site cost £6.2m and it includes a leisure centre, fitness rooms, library, a sensory facility for disabled visitors and a large IT suite.
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