That's fine - but why does everything have to be sentiment with Evertonians? Why can't we just actually have a finished stadium on opening day? If that's too much to ask, then it doesn't augur well.
I'm simply saying that this beautiful stadium - and it is beautiful - still does not look finished (because it clearly isn't). The roofs should have been painted. The concrete walls should have been painted. Scaffolding should be gone. Clearly, it's behind where is should be - but that's not to say it won't be finished by opening day. We should certainly hope it is.
And, no, I don't accept that we can do all that later in the new season. This should be ready - because first impressions matter. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the club to promote itself as forward-looking, serious, and progressive: a chance to return to our previous status as a leading club. And while we've all been sitting marveling at this magnificent new construction, doling out lavish praise to people and pinching ourselves, the club risks falling down at the final hurdle.
I'll be staggered if my "gripes" are not actually addressed by opening day. I don't care about spelling out Everton on white seats. But the roofs need painting, the bare concrete needs painting, and the scaffolding and detritus needs to be gone. It would a huge pity if we go into the new season under the TV lights giving the impression of sloppiness or all fur coat, no knickers.
