Everton are making the historic move to Bramley-Moore Dock this summer as they bid farewell to Goodison Park.
It is going to be an emotional goodbye for Everton fan as the club open up a new chapter under the Friedkins.
Jamie Carragher thinks Everton’s stadium move is needed, with the club set to benefit massively from the state-of-the-art ground.
Moving to Bramley-Moore Dock is expected to allow the Toffees to close the gap on the sides nearer the top end of the table.
Everton are to significantly increase matchday revenue at their new stadium, which will boost PSR considerably be for the better.
But there is something that fans have been left seriously unimpressed by ahead of their stadium move this summer.
Everton fans furious over Bramley-Moore Dock announcement
On the weekend, Everton fans weren’t pleased with the transport links to the stadium, with mass queues formed after the test event.
And just days on, there is even more for fans to share their frustrations at.
On Wednesday morning, the club announced they would be hosting the Rugby League Ashes Test at Bramley-Moore, and some fans were left seriously unimpressed.
| Fan | Comment |
|---|---|
| @neilsthings | That’s the pitch knackered then. |
| @melbourne1973 | That’ll be good for the pitch. |
| @beckywatts1 | Ruining the pitch before it’s even settled. |
| @jessiepsdad | That’ll do a brand new pitch the world of good! |
| @lukewilko1878 | One way to wreck the new turf. |
| @darthdisco_bill | Best sort out the transport then. |
Everton will host the second test on 1 November later this year, with a clear concern of the affect a rugby game will have on the pitch.
But this is just another financial boost for the club as Everton looks for a huge stadium naming rights deal ahead of the new season starting.
Hosting events at Bramley-Moore will provide Everton PSR boost
Ultimately, Everton are looking to replicate what the likes of Tottenham Hotspur are doing with their new stadium.
Everton have been in talks for months over the Rugby League event and it will provide the club with some external revenue.
For years, Everton have struggled with their finances and the issues PSR has brought to Merseyside.
The Friedkins are providing Everton with a big PSR boost by hosting these type of events, but measures will certainly need to be put in place to protect the pitch.
Some fans will have to accept that there are going to be sacrifices like this need to be taken if the club are to gain ground on some of the Premier League’s top-earning clubs.
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