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Hill Dickinson Stadium part of £30m upgrade to boost Everton fan experience

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Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium just cannot keep out of the news in recent weeks, with the new home of the Blues becoming the pride of Merseyside.

David Moyes will have his eyes fully focused on this weekend’s game against Arsenal, but plenty continues to rumble away in the background.

The Hill Dickinson Stadium will host fans for the final time this year on Saturday and there will be something special in store for those in attendance.

Everton will display their first south stand tifo ahead of the game against the Premier League leaders in what will be a spectacular sight.

So much change has taken place on Merseyside since the new stadium opened, with it proving a major step forward for Everton.

A lot of money was put into making the stadium as good as possible for Evertonians and the Liverpool City Mayor is now able boast a staggering £30m upgrade involving the stadium and local area.

Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium.
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Liverpool mayor boasts £30m upgrade involving Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium

The Hill Dickinson Stadium recently surpassed 25,000 ticket sales for the Magic Weekend just days from those tickets going live.

It really has been a stream of positivity since the new stadium was opened back in August, and the good news just keeps on coming.

Speaking on X, the Liverpool City Mayor, Steve Rotheram, marked the 1000th connection to the £30m development of one of the UK’s most advanced full-fibre networks.

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The Hill Dickinson Stadium as Everton fans prepare for Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion.
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“I’m here to mark a really significant milestone. The 1000th connection to LCR Connect, one of the UK’s most advanced, business-grade, full fibre networks,” he said from the Hill Dickinson.

“It’s already making a significant difference in places as diverse as this, which is Everton’s magnificent new stadium.”

Match-going fans should now have a strong connection to their mobile devices when attending games due to the impressive scheme rolling out on Merseyside.

Everton fans have experienced issues with transport links to and from the new stadium since it was opened.

However, one thing that should not be an issue is their ability to access their mobile network whilst on site at the new stadium.

Everton’s new stadium goes from strength to strength

Evertonians must be wondering why they did not make the move sooner? As much as Goodison Park was a huge part of the club’s history, the new ground has transformed the club.

The Friedkins are certainly doing their part to extract every possible penny from the new home of the Blues.

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Hill Dickinson Stadium decibel level after Iliman Ndiaye's goal vs Brighton & Hove Albion.
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Everton are battling Newcastle United to host a Scotland friendly in March, when the national side are set to take on an African nation south of the border.

There will be small details that the club still needs to get right, but a lot of positive work has been done on the docks.

And the finances coming into the club as a result of the new ground will make the move even more sweeter when the transfer window comes around.