Everton fans are unhappy at plans by Merseyside rivals Liverpool to build a new £150m new stadium in Stanley Park, writes PAUL WALKER.

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry defended the idea of a new 70,000 all-seater ground being built close to their current home, rather than away from Anfield.

But Everton's support are fuming and claim ''double standards'' are being applied by the city council.

Amid claims that Everton backed away from a possible ground-sharing option at the proposed 70,000 new Liverpool ground in Stanley Park, it has emerged that the Goodison Park club have also suggested a new ground for themselves in the park only to have the idea vetoed.

Everton fans have been lobbying local radio phone-ins complaining that Liverpool are getting special treatment.

Everton shareholders' association spokesman Kevin Nolan said: ''Everton have asked the question of the council about Stanley Park and been told no way.

''Then, when Liverpool come up with the suggestion, it looks like people are falling over backwards to help them get what they want.

''I would ask exactly what double standards are being applied.

"Everton made their suggestion a couple of years ago and believed that the subject was not an option.''

Rick Parry, soon to take over as Liverpool's chief executive from Peter Robinson, has been defending the idea to use car parking land on the perimeter of Stanley Park for Liverpool's new home.

He said: ''An out of town stadium may be a practical idea but we think it's a soulless solution.

"Our home is Anfield, our heritage is Anfield and this is where we want to stay.