Everton are gearing up for their move into their new state-of-the-art stadium over the summer.
The clock is now ticking down on Goodison Park as the club prepares to bid farewell to their historic home.
David Moyes has helped to ease the pressure on Merseyside surrounding the club’s fears over relegation.
Everton return to home soil this weekend where they will face the reigning champions, Manchester City.
After pulling clear of the bottom three, Moyes has decided to finally visit Everton’s new stadium after initially resisting the urge.
The visit has now been made after the victory against Nottingham Forest, but Moyes has shared his very honest thoughts on Bramley-Moore Dock.
What David Moyes is concerned about Everton’s new stadium
Former Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard was wowed after visiting Bramley-Moore Dock for the very first time.
The sheer size of the new stadium has taken many by surprise, with a real step up from Goodison, in that sense.
Speaking to the media on Thursday, Moyes has shared his initial thoughts on the place Everton will soon call home.
“I went to the stadium on Wednesday,” he said ahead of the Man City clash.
“I was hugely impressed by the bowl inside, it was steep, and I don’t think there looks to be a bad seat in the house to be honest. It looks easy to watch games, it was very good.
“The pitch has been dug up again, so I didn’t go right into the middle and look at it like that. There is still lots to get done on the inside yet.”
Some Everton fans have been frustrated by Bramley-Moore Dock already, with external events being held at the new stadium.
But this is the reality of the modern football ground and those fans will simply have to get used to it.
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Everton will hold third test event soon
With two test events already under their belt, Everton will need to hold a third before the stadium can be fully signed off.
Everton’s U18s manager Keith Southern was amazed by Bramley-Moore Dock after his U18s played the very first game at the new ground.
The club have since hosted Everton’s U21s side in front of an increased crowd, but more tests will be needed.
Alan Myers has suggested the third Bramley-Moore Dock test event will take place in July.
This is why Moyes’ observations may be such a concern with the pitch having been dug up just months ahead of the move.
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