2nd test Everton Under-21s V Bolton Wanderers B

[atrottel]

Other than Goodison and the Etihad ive never been to another PL ground, what are other grounds like to get to from within it's own city? Is BMD going to be the most difficult?

Upton Park (West Ham's old ground) used to be a long intimidating walk in the 70s (especially if you were on your own).

 

[summerisle]

This is his third term in office surely they cant keep on running him like a Scouse Putin?

Maybe he gets an internal challenger from within the LP in Liverpool? Run an Evertonian against him.

Do you think he's planning to invade the Wirral to mask his incompetence ?

 

[chippy1722]

How many train stations are within a half hour of BMD?

Sandhills, Moorfields, Bankhall, James Street and Kirkdale is just over 30 mins.

 

[windymiller]

Upton Park (West Ham's old ground) used to be a long intimidating walk in the 70s (especially if you were on your own).

Crystal Palace is a giant pain in the arse to get to.

 

[Brett Angell Delight]

Everton pulling the “next goal wins” card. That’s the kind of ruthlessness I want to see from our club.

 

[Exeter_Gently]

…..the Kirkby brickie has a job for life and he knows it.

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He hasn't...he out on his ear in the next Mayoral election.

Mark my words.

His performance over the past couple of months has shown everyone how useless he is.

 

[ste d' indica]

Most large stadiums I've been to are quite difficult to get to and from.

Like even Wembley can take forever to get a train away from. Its just not straightforward to get large crowds to and from events. I remember it took me about 2 hours to get back to Lyon at a game in euro 16.

Making sure it's as safe as possible for BMD is obviously number 1 priority. Making it as quick and smooth as possible comes next but its probably going to take time to get it right.

Wembley is horrendous logistically.

 

[atrottel]

Just checked up on the Bolton keeper and apparently he was on loan to Marine. Looked pretty decent as a young backup if Virginia is off.

 

[summerisle]

If you haven't seen it.

 

[dublinbluenose]

I think the travelling to and from the stadium is being overblown a bit.

Lansdowne Rd has a train station beside it and it still takes ages to leave after a match.

Croke Park holds 80,000 and the nearest train station is a good 20-25 walk. You can't park anywhere near either stadium to any great degree. Most people have a favourite pub they go to before or after and the rest just stroll back into town etc ( another 15-20) walk.

Everyone will find an equilibrium after a couple of games.

 

[Eggs]

I think the travelling to and from the stadium is being overblown a bit.

Lansdowne Rd has a train station beside it and it still takes ages to leave after a match.

Croke Park holds 80,000 and the nearest train station is a good 20-25 walk. You can't park anywhere near either stadium to any great degree. Most people have a favourite pub they go to before or after and the rest just stroll back into town etc ( another 15-20) walk.

Everyone will find an equilibrium after a couple of games.

…the safety aspect would be the concern for me. The platforms were build with little or no traffic in mind and have not been upgraded to deal with such an influx of passengers. People being crushed or even spilling onto the track has to be a possibility looking at the pics.

Dreadful foresight from the council.

 

[Tipp blue]

…the safety aspect would be the concern for me. The platforms were build with little or no traffic in mind and have not been upgraded to deal with such an influx of passengers. People being crushed or even spilling onto the track has to be a possibility looking at the pics.

Dreadful foresight from the council.

Is widening of the platforms out of question?

 

[Charles Hawtrey]

Perhaps build a new station specifically for BMD?

 

[Cake]

I think the travelling to and from the stadium is being overblown a bit.

Lansdowne Rd has a train station beside it and it still takes ages to leave after a match.

Croke Park holds 80,000 and the nearest train station is a good 20-25 walk. You can't park anywhere near either stadium to any great degree. Most people have a favourite pub they go to before or after and the rest just stroll back into town etc ( another 15-20) walk.

Everyone will find an equilibrium after a couple of games.

And some will likely forget we've moved and still go to Goodison.

 

[Tipp blue]

I think the travelling to and from the stadium is being overblown a bit.

Lansdowne Rd has a train station beside it and it still takes ages to leave after a match.

Croke Park holds 80,000 and the nearest train station is a good 20-25 walk. You can't park anywhere near either stadium to any great degree. Most people have a favourite pub they go to before or after and the rest just stroll back into town etc ( another 15-20) walk.

Everyone will find an equilibrium after a couple of games.

I said that earlier and got an unsure from @davek most big grounds have challenges to get to people will figure it out quickly. Maybe if people are comparing it to Goodison that was very easy to get to then they will be disappointed.