Jamie Carragher's first words after securing surprise new job in soccer
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesJamie CarragherJamie Carragher has been named as an advisor to non-league Marine, based in Crosby, with the former Liverpool defender saying he is "pleased" to support the club in an advisory capacity going forwardJamie Carragher has a new job(Image: Getty Images)Jamie Carragher has expressed his delight at becoming an advisor for non-league Crosby outfit Marine.The club earned back-to-back promotions in 2022 and 2024, and it will be keen to maintain that upward trajectory with Carragher lending his expertise and knowledge to the board. Liverpool hero Carragher told Marine's website: "Marine is a proper community football club with good people involved and a clear vision for where it wants to go.
I've enjoyed watching the progress the club has made over recent years, and I'm pleased to be able to support the club in an advisory capacity going forward."Chief executive James Leary welcomed Carragher's appointment, saying: "This is a brilliant moment for Marine Football Club.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Junior Kroupi link, Akliouche move, Alonso latestREAD MORE: Liverpool stars gather at restaurant for Mohamed Salah's farewell party"Jamie is someone who genuinely cares about football and the local community, and he's followed closely what we've been building here over the last few years. His experience and relationships will be a huge help to the club as we continue moving Marine forward over the coming years."Marine is currently pursuing plans to construct a new ground as part of its continued ambitions for growth.Earlier in 2025, the club unveiled proposals for a new 5,000-capacity stadium.Gareth Bale and Tottenham famously played at Marine during the coronavirus pandemic(Image: Getty Images)The National League North side has called its current home Rossett Park, commercially known as the Marine Travel Arena, on College Road in Crosby for over a century.However, Marine now plans to relocate to a new stadium on an 8.32-acre site on Edge Lane in Thornton.The stadium, designed by Crosby-based architects Diaz Associates, would be delivered in partnership with property developer Bellway Homes as part of a broader 30-acre development on land at Edge Lane.Marine has acquired 8.32 acres for £1 (around $1.35) to facilitate the construction of the new ground.Marine is keen to preserve its College Road site as a community hub and sports center.Nevertheless, the Marine Travel Arena only has seating for spectators on three sides, and its run-off areas — the safety boundary encircling the soccer field — are restricted, which the club says prompted it to seek a new home ground.Marine's fortunes were dramatically transformed by a fairytale FA Cup third-round tie against Tottenham in January 2021.
The match was played behind closed doors owing to lockdown restrictions in place at the time.The fixture proved to be a significant revenue boost for Marine, with 32,202 virtual tickets sold. The club has also plowed considerable investment into the Marine Travel Arena, installing a 4G pitch and launching the 1894 Bar and Bistro.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Jamie CarragherLiverpool FC