As Everton desperately sought to avoid the drop, amidst all the turmoil and misery the last two years have brought, there has remained one consistent glimmer of hope to keep the fanbase somewhat buoyed: their new stadium.
As the crowning jewel of Farhad Moshiri’s patchy reign as leader of the Toffees, Bramley-Moore dock plays host to the latest footballing marvel set to take English football by storm, with its innovative design and unique waterfront setting.
It is a place for Evertonians to be proud of, and a new home that will hopefully usher in brighter days.
However, for now it simply remains a huge financial drain at a time when money is in such short supply.
It is easy to dismiss those details, but already the cost of the project has risen dramatically, with the Iranian recently suggesting a £760m total outlay, around £260m over the initial £500m touted.
And yet, despite all the worries it brings, it is impossible not to marvel when new footage is released showcasing the magnificent structure in all its glorious detail.
One YouTube channel, named CP Overview, even took to the skies to fly a drone around the arena, giving some breathtaking views of Everton’s future home.
How far is Everton’s new stadium from Goodison Park?
As a club famed for its devotion to the fanbase, they were never likely to move far were they ever to depart Goodison Park. After all, whilst it may be old and outdated, it will forever remain one of England’s greatest and most historic football stadiums.
It therefore should come as no surprise that the Bramley-Moore dock is set to be situated just over two miles from the Old Lady, which in turn was just under a mile from Anfield.
From certain angles, it is even possible to see the cranes and scaffolding of the ever-evolving arena from Goodison Park, as if to emphasise their geographical similarities.
The viewpoints that such drone footage offers are amazing for Evertonians to witness, and with weekly updates, there is a clear progression with each upload.
With the roof having fully taken shape, and panes of glass now adorning the north stand, the contrast from that sleek look to the orange panelling makes for striking viewing with the sun shining down on it.
Excitement is understandably building along with the stadium, as the formation of the end product nears.
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