Joe Anderson wants urgent meeting over Grand National on same day as Liverpool game

Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson says it's "madness" Liverpool will play a game around the same time as the Grand National at nearby Aintree.

The match with Bournemouth on Saturday 14th of April has been moved to 5.30pm for TV coverage.

That's 15-minutes after the iconic horse race starts.

Joe Anderson's tweeted an "urgent meeting" with Merseyside Police is needed - saying they'd struggle to "cope"

It's the first time in 24 years that the National is set to clash with a game at Anfield.

Aintree communications manager Grant Rowley said: “As with each year, we’re working closely with the Police and transport providers but we don’t anticipate it affecting racegoers travelling to Aintree for Randox Health Grand National Day.

"People will be heading to Aintree hours before the football crowd goes to Anfield and leaving Aintree well before the football finishes, but as with every raceday, we will do everything possible to ensure the best customer experience for our racegoers when at Aintree Racecourse.

"Grand National Day is already close to sell-out but of course it’s a shame for anyone who wanted to attend both events.

"We look forward to welcoming our racegoers in April for another world-class event."

A spokesman for Merseyside Police said: "Merseyside Police is satisfied that the force has sufficient resources to provide a professional policing response to both the Grand National and the Liverpool v Bournemouth game.

"The staggered finish times of these events will assist with our policing operations, and will ensure that both race-goers and football fans can attend the respective