SuitsBlue
Player Valuation: £50m
Its been said that if everton move 'out of the city boundary' that future generations wont follow the blues and will eventually be drawn in by the black widows web of the kopshites.
Having thought about it, what effect does the current stadium have on support? I put it to you that actually going to the game as a kid with family or friends is a big part of a supporters 'career' and ties into the loyalty and the magic that keeps supporters coming back, for the game, the atmosphere, the total match day experience.
Goodison is severely limited, obstructed views and third world facilities (toilets, refreshments, access to and from the stadium) all count against fans going.
A new stadium where ever would allow a bigger family enclosure.
A part of the arguement is that we dont sell Goodison out as it is, but we go to the match for the game, and if a foot wide pillar is blocking your view of a goal mouth, how long before that novelty wears thin with anyone, let alone a child/minor.
If we get a 55k all seater (hopefully meaning slightly more leg room and slightly more width) then hopefully the club will see sense and cut ticket prices making us one of if not the cheapest ticket price in the premier league.
Prices can rise incrementally, but a commitment to the family area as well as students and oaps would really enforce the 'peoples club' image.
I have said it before, best to fill the stadium at £15 a head than have it half full at £30 - because 55k will eat more pies, crisps, and get through more pints. (oh and that isnt an invitation for wembley-esque pricing - £8 a burger indeed)
Having thought about it, what effect does the current stadium have on support? I put it to you that actually going to the game as a kid with family or friends is a big part of a supporters 'career' and ties into the loyalty and the magic that keeps supporters coming back, for the game, the atmosphere, the total match day experience.
Goodison is severely limited, obstructed views and third world facilities (toilets, refreshments, access to and from the stadium) all count against fans going.
A new stadium where ever would allow a bigger family enclosure.
A part of the arguement is that we dont sell Goodison out as it is, but we go to the match for the game, and if a foot wide pillar is blocking your view of a goal mouth, how long before that novelty wears thin with anyone, let alone a child/minor.
If we get a 55k all seater (hopefully meaning slightly more leg room and slightly more width) then hopefully the club will see sense and cut ticket prices making us one of if not the cheapest ticket price in the premier league.
Prices can rise incrementally, but a commitment to the family area as well as students and oaps would really enforce the 'peoples club' image.
I have said it before, best to fill the stadium at £15 a head than have it half full at £30 - because 55k will eat more pies, crisps, and get through more pints. (oh and that isnt an invitation for wembley-esque pricing - £8 a burger indeed)
