New Everton Stadium Discussion

[TheSouthernBlue]

Ffs how long does it take to design a stadium, sit down,draw the flaming thing and show it. Actually sick of it now, is it two years and nothing solid.

That part of it is done.

 

[toffee-boy]

I read Meis quoted somewhere saying less is more with regards to the capacity,
However when in the early stages, he was gushing about 61878 capacity, bet its 55000,and that would be just fine for me,

I think it's pretty much confirmed as 52k, even though like you said it started off much higher, even Mr bill said it would need to be atleast 55k at the last year's share holders event.

 

[larbert toffee]

Ffs how long does it take to design a stadium, sit down,draw the flaming thing and show it. Actually sick of it now, is it two years and nothing solid.

Have you tried a laxative Bilko.

 

[lesbattersby]

I think the stadium will be built, but it will it be an average sized, average stadium. It's being sold to us as iconic. But that'll be the location not the stadium itself.

 

[BernieH]

quietly excited, I think it will definitely happen,planning and red tape mean it takes ages, lot's are very impatient. Just see how it pans out before condemning the club.

 

[davek]

Not happening. More balls being kicked into the long grass. If there's one thing you can rely on the donkeys who own this club it's that they are world class at drawing out and then dropping a stadium scheme. Four in the last 23 years.

 

[CouchPotato]

I think the stadium will be built, but it will it be an average sized, average stadium.

I think anything above 50k would be a decent sized stadium. Thats not average by any means. Plus, the "average" stadium must make us feel good about ourselves. But in my opinion, whats important are the Facilities. Cashless tills and chip enabled brewy stand are the minimum we must expect. An easily accessible store and ample parking with optional public transport. Plus added community programs and disability access. As long as this is taken care of, I wouldnt care how it looks. I would want the stadium to win laurels on what they do to the community and help the disadvantaged. Thats the way you attract the next generation of fans. Because if they are being priced out or dont feel the connect, they would rather stay at home and subscribe to sky instead of testing their vocal chords weekin weekout.

 

[ashwuk76]

Not happening. More balls being kicked into the long grass. If there's one thing you can rely on the donkeys who own this club it's that they are world class at drawing out and then dropping a stadium scheme. Four in the last 23 years.

You know i respect you mate, but i really hope this stadium gets built to watch you backtrack like a pro....it will be worth it

 

[MickA]

I think anything above 50k would be a decent sized stadium. Thats not average by any means. Plus, the "average" stadium must make us feel good about ourselves. But in my opinion, whats important are the Facilities. Cashless tills and chip enabled brewy stand are the minimum we must expect. An easily accessible store and ample parking with optional public transport. Plus added community programs and disability access. As long as this is taken care of, I wouldnt care how it looks. I would want the stadium to win laurels on what they do to the community and help the disadvantaged. Thats the way you attract the next generation of fans. Because if they are being priced out or dont feel the connect, they would rather stay at home and subscribe to sky instead of testing their vocal chords weekin weekout.

It's 2019, there should be ample public transport with optional limited parking. Town is 1 stop/20 mins walk away.

 

[CouchPotato]

It's 2019, there should be ample public transport with optional limited parking. Town is 1 stop/20 mins walk away.

I have been to stadiums where you park about 5-6 kms away and then travel in the "free" public transport to the stadium and back. I could grab a bite and down a pint if I wanted to. Makes up for an amazing atmosphere in the pre/post game travel. This helps in massively reducing the congestion on the roads near the stadium. Thats what I meant. I should've been more clear.

 

[davek]

You know i respect you mate, but i really hope this stadium gets built to watch you backtrack like a pro....it will be worth it

I hope so too mate. I would love to be wrong.

 

[brieverton]

A stadium development is a bluffers paradise.

What surprises me most of all in recent times regarding this is the stonewall silence of Keith Harris, in theory the club's lead on this, an individual not otherwise known of being short of something to say.

Since a PP application isn't dependent on proof of funding, I imagine we will get the designs and PP will be submitted by year-end or afterwards.

There can be endless further rounds of consultations whilst the clear barrier to this - MONEY - hasn't been secured.

I accept the complexity of this project above others but surely it has been analysed to death by an array of specialists across all fields by now.

It's hard cash that is required to get this started let alone finished. Everything else, consultations included, are just trying to keep hopes and dreams alive in the absence of that cash.

 

[deipnosophist]

Largely thanks to the tireless investigative work of esteemed GOTer @davek , I believe most on here now see the Persian bloke for what he really is...i.e. a carpetbagger.
The closest we'll ever get to a new stadium is if we go to an away game vs Spurs...

 

[davek]

A stadium development is a bluffers paradise.

What surprises me most of all in recent times regarding this is the stonewall silence of Keith Harris, in theory the club's lead on this, an individual not otherwise known of being short of something to say.

Since a PP application isn't dependent on proof of funding, I imagine we will get the designs and PP will be submitted by year-end or afterwards.

There can be endless further rounds of consultations whilst the clear barrier to this - MONEY - hasn't been secured.

I accept the complexity of this project above others but surely it has been analysed to death by an array of specialists across all fields by now.

It's hard cash that is required to get this started let alone finished. Everything else, consultations included, are just trying to keep hopes and dreams alive in the absence of that cash.

...well into 2020, if at all.

The scope for another year of procrastination over (yet more) consultations, stadium design "tweaks", and 'outstanding and challenging" funding issues is vast.

Dont let them wreck your head with this nonsense. 23 years of evidence I draw upon with these spanners. It'll go nowhere eventually and you'll wonder why you fell for it...AGAIN.

This club are proven liars over stadiums.

 

[deipnosophist]

After reading about the terrible conditions Blue Bill subjects his actors to, I am not optimistic about this new stadium malarkey