Not disagreeing in the slightest with those on here criticising Esk for excessive negativity, not knowing when to shut up & having a big ego. He’s clearly stuck in a rut with his Everton analysis and alienating many who sympathise with his concerns. However, a fair few of us know him somewhat in real life (he helped found this place after all). He isn't just some crank with a keyboard but a bloke who went from humble scouse roots to being worth tens of millions with homes in New England & the South of France. He has forgotten more about business than most of his critics have ever known.
On the stadium I am delighted for Meis that his design has been well received. He has genuinely tried to engage, understand and deliver in keeping with our traditions. He deserves huge credit.
I also think all but the most cynical must acknowledge that this is a genuine, already costly and very determined push from Moshiri to finally deliver what we have needed for 25+ years. The ‘fraud’ shouts ignore reality. He has not always spent wisely but he is clearly committed to making this work.
The site choice offers huge benefits but also massive challenges so the project is complex,costly, difficult. In my opinion it still needs more work on capacity, premium seating/services (there has to be a few more Bentley elements to drive revenue) and, crucially, transport - the transport ‘plan’ matches Johnson’s no-deal plan in lack of detail and inadequacy.
Neither planning nor fund-raising will be simple or painless but I think progress so far means it will happen providing Moshiri starts safe and well. Excitement is justified but so is caution until we are taking our seats for the opening game.