New Everton Stadium - Hill Dickinson Stadium

[Gwladys St. Glory]

The stadium is the only thing that consistently doesn't disappoint about this club.

I get that people miss their old Goodison haunts but this stadium isn't the issue: it's a glorious affirmation of who we were and what we must become again.

It's setting standards, and if managers and players aren't up to it then they shouldn't survive in such an environment given that we apparently have owners with the wherewithal to buy better.

Up to Dan & crew to build a team befitting of the stadium...this one isn't, in general.

 

[Bluesnapper]

What on earth is the need for the “safety exercise”. Never hear at any other ground and it is highly irritating and looks amateurish.

$×t× Tip did it the other day, they even turned the canned chanting down so the announcement vould be heard.

 

[davek]

Up to Dan & crew to build a team befitting of the stadium...this one isn't, in general.

They're an insult to a stadium of this calibre.

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

They're an insult to a stadium of this calibre.

Now, now...early days. If we don't do anything worthwhile this month then I hope a busy (as busy as this past one) summer ensues, otherwise I may as cantankerous.

 

[gazzaa2]

The home form this season is no worse than the last few seasons at Goodison, one more win and we’re level with last season’s win total at Goodison.

Won 4 out of 10 at home which is pretty standard for a mid table side. Fulham and Forest were good wins but we were probably second best against Brighton and Palace on the day but they didn't take the chances, Palace should have killed the game off. 4 defeats is a bit disappointing but more the fact that we've been well beaten by Brentford, Newcastle and Tottenham, it's been game over about about an hour. Against the big 6 (and Newcastle) at home last season we only lost 1. We've played 3 this season (including Newcastle) and lost them all.

We've done well enough away under Moyes so it's partly his agricultural tactics working better away from home where we can sit in and counter. Although home and away record identical now this season after 10 home and 10 away. But Goodison was a horrible place for away teams to go, away teams are enjoying themselves now.

 

[EcclesEFC]

I started going by myself in 02/03 aged 11 and it literally was just in and out for me at the match. Don't think it'd be possible with the transport now to do that.

Definitely wouldn't be able to now. They announced over the system today, anyone 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

 

[Benicetoourboys]

Did you get your doughnut?

No, tried 3 outlets the something & pickle, dockroad & another one but didn't want to walk round the concourse any further so had chicken & chips then a hot chocolate.
Should have known we'd get beat after that!
Might give it & go in the carded one.
Had an Indian & bottle of wine tonight to cheer myself up.
Anyway, you can't win them all!

 

[jackyboy]

Half time in the South Upper they had somehow ran out of Bovril, steak pies, coffee, Bovril, hot chocolate and milk haha.

 

[Cels]

No, tried 3 outlets the something & pickle, dockroad & another one but didn't want to walk round the concourse any further so had chicken & chips then a hot chocolate.
Should have known we'd get beat after that!
Might give it & go in the carded one.
Had an Indian & bottle of wine tonight to cheer myself up.
Anyway, you can't win them all!

Bloody hell, you really go all in when you can't get your hands on a doughnut

 

[duncs pigeon]

Had an issue with a transferred ticket at the gate, the stewards couldnt do enough to help,fair play they were brilliant. Found out it was my fault that I hadnt downloaded upgraded tkt. Got there a bit later than normal, 2 30, and was a bit hectic but got through ok,got to seat in upper south to hear the sirens going on forever. Things are improving, not like whats on the pitch atm

 

[Benicetoourboys]

Bloody hell, you really go all in when you can't get your hands on a doughnut

My excuse is I comfort eat, & I only had 1/2 bottle of wine really.
I agree 'sliding doors moment' with the doughnut though.

 

[Leylo]

Sorry if you had a different experience but I was through pretty quickly with no issue.

There’s more than one gate you know.

Sorry to be techy with you,you were probably right just seemed chaotic

 

[LouReedwalkonthewildside]

Could hear a pin drop for most of the game.

 

[Infernus]

Could hear a pin drop for most of the game.

So, same as Goodison then. Evertonians need something to get them going, always have. Getting battered at home will result in the game being played in silence.

 

[Benicetoourboys]

Need to get behind the team no matter who we're playing, just cos its Brentford shouldn't mean sitting quietly.
They need us most when we're losing but it will never happen, some of our fans would just rather just bitch all game.
To be fair most other clubs fans are the same.
Too quiet even before the game, yep, just like Goodison at times.