New Everton Stadium - Hill Dickinson Stadium

[Rich1878]

Really? How long does it actually take?

You'd definitely would have expected it to be done by now. I'm thinking as the signage on the east stand was only put up just a couple of weeks ago, maybe they are waiting until all the cables are 100% fully installed before lighting them up?

 

[duncs pigeon]

Im in Upper South Block 206 and some idiot tried to take a pint to his seat ffs . The female steward stopped him, wouldnt let him pass, and then his mate was in her face trying to stop her. Fair play she stood her ground and wouldnt let them pass and talking to her afterwards, they had reported her because they didnt like her attitude ffs.

 

[Ragnar]

I got in fine last night, literally walked straight in. People are hanging around outside to late and then flooding the turnstiles.

 

[NathDogg]

Wasn’t there last night, but Defo something going on with Gate 2, as has been queueing problems at the Roma and Brighton games.

Organisation is part of it, against Roma the gate 2 queue was along the north stand, against Brighton it was kinda out diagonally from the corner towards the river, then sounds like last night was along the west. So that’s an organisation problem.

Was also the case in those 2 games that gate 1 was practically empty, so are they just telling too many to go to gate 2?

When we left against Brighton we came out the east stand - gates 21 or 22, so think they should just be able to distribute people a bit better, by directing more to access via those gates.

Honestly though think it will probably take all season for them to iron out some of this, as they get to grips with the crowd behaviour in terms of arrival and routine.

Think it’s defo this mate, was worse last night, and we arrived early as well after experiencing the mess the previous games. 1 was deserted again with zero queues.

It needs balancing, and the stewards moved to the queue twice while we were in it, from diagonally to along the west, all over the place with people just walking in front of us and joining without realising.

We are gonna try using 1 for the Villa game and chance our luck on that first. Sure someone has already said here that they got in via 1 last night with a ticket that was labelled 2.

 

[NathDogg]

I got in fine last night, literally walked straight in. People are hanging around outside to late and then flooding the turnstiles.

100% not happening at turnstile 2 mate, queues from an hour before kick off.

 

[SLAVEN BILIC]

Wasn’t there last night, but Defo something going on with Gate 2, as has been queueing problems at the Roma and Brighton games.

Organisation is part of it, against Roma the gate 2 queue was along the north stand, against Brighton it was kinda out diagonally from the corner towards the river, then sounds like last night was along the west. So that’s an organisation problem.

Was also the case in those 2 games that gate 1 was practically empty, so are they just telling too many to go to gate 2?

When we left against Brighton we came out the east stand - gates 21 or 22, so think they should just be able to distribute people a bit better, by directing more to access via those gates.

Honestly though think it will probably take all season for them to iron out some of this, as they get to grips with the crowd behaviour in terms of arrival and routine.

Against Brighton it was out towards the river and under the west terrace. It was going from 2 directions.

 

[Rich1878]

Im in Upper South Block 206 and some idiot tried to take a pint to his seat ffs . The female steward stopped him, wouldnt let him pass, and then his mate was in her face trying to stop her. Fair play she stood her ground and wouldnt let them pass and talking to her afterwards, they had reported her because they didnt like her attitude ffs.

Some absolute idiots about isn't there. Shouldn't have to be reminded how to behave properly, especially grown men

 

[Amw79]

Think it’s defo this mate, was worse last night, and we arrived early as well after experiencing the mess the previous games. 1 was deserted again with zero queues.

It needs balancing, and the stewards moved to the queue twice while we were in it, from diagonally to along the west, all over the place with people just walking in front of us and joining without realising.

We are gonna try using 1 for the Villa game and chance our luck on that first. Sure someone has already said here that they got in via 1 last night with a ticket that was labelled 2.

Yeah, against Brighton, as I got near the front of 2 after about 10-15 mins, they started directing people into 1, but was still a bit hit and miss, I.e. they didn’t just split the queue in half, they seemed to be just telling a few, random people to go to 1. Just gonna give myself an extra half hour this season while it all beds in.

Reckon they’ll end up with barriers splitting the crowd into 1,2 and 3, as at the minute it’s just a bit of a mess of people rocking up and not knowing where a queue starts and ends.

 

[duncs pigeon]

Some absolute idiots about isn't there. Shouldn't have to be reminded how to behave properly, especially grown men

Exactly. Idiotic to try it, but then to have a go at the steward for doing her job!

 

[Rich1878]

Exactly. Idiotic to try it, but then to have a go at the steward for doing her job!

Bellends, mate

 

[anton66]

Just a line of stewards on each side with a vast expanse of empty seats between

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Looks like they’ve just made up that separation issue for larger allocations.

 

[John Ebbrwool]

I’d love to see the bridge on Regent Street painted Royal Blue and decked out in loads of lights. The entire walk from the stadium into town really needs to be looked at with the club and the council and made safer - more lighting and possibly even benches for people to sit and rest on the way there and back.

 

[Johnniepk]

The lighting near the bridge is really bad. A few did trip on the kerb.

The ground really is amazing. Even my Mrs was impressed and she hates football.

They had no draft beer in Kendall's way on village street. No idea what that was about. The amount of staff in hospitality was incredible. Felt more like a top end Dubai hotel than a footy ground.

All the Mansfield fans looked made up to be there

The cycle lane path kerb is one long tripping hazard when in a crowd

 

[Miked1e]

Finally managed to get a beer inside the ground.... 3rd time lucky! Still limited in options due to pumps being out of order.... but we are getting there!

Family stand merch place still not opened!

Also saw someone get escorted out at half time. Unsure what happened here.

 

[Benno]

Second Match Experience – Getting into the Rhythm

Had a bit of a wobble last night with timings—a meeting in Manchester meant I couldn’t get the train until 5:30, so I was a bit concerned. Still, made it to the ground by 7 and went straight in. Grabbed some cheese and bacon bites for dinner (solid choice under pressure!).

It was busy, no doubt, but I was in my seat in good time after a decent stride up the escalators in the South Stand. Only my second game, so I’m still adjusting to the extra crowd and buzz—but it’s starting to feel familiar.

One thing that surprised me: loads of people still heading into the neighbouring pubs at 6:45. No idea how they expected to get in by kick-off! The digital tickets work fine, but I reckon a fair few are still figuring them out. Once that’s second nature, things will flow better.

Queues for food were alright—though if you leave it to the last minute, you’re asking for trouble. It’s a proper experience now. The view was incredible, and the floodlights and special effects were top notch again. Plus, we played well!

Getting away from the stadium was a breeze too—back home a good 30 minutes quicker than I’d manage from Goodison, and I live 50 miles away. That’s a game-changer.

Only downside… I’d knackered my back playing golf earlier this week and couldn’t stand up quick enough for either goal—missed them both