New Everton Stadium


Firhillfill said:
Just for complete clarity, I don't think I've read anything personal directed at you individually in any of the threads posted by anyone in here (admittedly haven't read anywhere near all of the pages, so stand corrected if that is the case).

The general sentiment around traffic/ transport issues (that noone actually knows is an issue) or around seats being wet (which again noone actually knows is an issue) are draining and pointless (watching performances on the pitch are draining and pointless enough) - but at the same time hilariously predictable, at some point a thread around all the things that could have gone wrong with the stadium that have been surfaced in this thread will need to be created, the pitch not fitting being a highlight.

If these things materialise and aren't resolved within the first year or two of moving in and become an actual issue, then by all means let's discuss the life out of them and ways to solve the problem, once they become one to solve in the first place.
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glorydaze said:
There are currently 19 different bus routes in the Liverpool area that travel along Scotland Rd/Rotunda as part of their journey, so a 5/10 minute stroll to BMD
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I think (two examples above) some people are taking this far too lightly.

I can vouch there's lots of buses on Scottie, but the walk down Boundary Street is no way 5/10 mins, and it's up hill going back up that won't be 5 or 10 mins. Takes me back to being a kid I would often walk with my dad and later on my own up Priory Road. Right along to the 14 route. I think Priory Road is a good example for this. With comparison to Goodison. While I've walked from town or close by town to Goodison, like many do, walking to BM is going to be a little bit closer but not much.

Part of the problem is there really is no public transport to BM APART from Sandhills. Many fans might opt to walk to the new ground it will be a nice walk in good weather but in rain and wind I doubt that will be people's preference. People who think fans will have what is essentially a pub crawl from town along the dock road to BM are in cloud cuckoo land.

The area is ripe for development but it's early days. When there's more living in the area we might get better bus routes and maybe another train station or trams (god I hope not them tramless trackless trams which are just bendy buses). For now everyone will have to figure their own way there'll be shuttle buses I believe. Which will be a good thing.
 

Davideeyore said:
I think (two examples above) some people are taking this far too lightly.

I can vouch there's lots of buses on Scottie, but the walk down Boundary Street is no way 5/10 mins, and it's up hill going back up that won't be 5 or 10 mins. Takes me back to being a kid I would often walk with my dad and later on my own up Priory Road. Right along to the 14 route. I think Priory Road is a good example for this. With comparison to Goodison. While I've walked from town or close by town to Goodison, like many do, walking to BM is going to be a little bit closer but not much.

Part of the problem is there really is no public transport to BM APART from Sandhills. Many fans might opt to walk to the new ground it will be a nice walk in good weather but in rain and wind I doubt that will be people's preference. People who think fans will have what is essentially a pub crawl from town along the dock road to BM are in cloud cuckoo land.

The area is ripe for development but it's early days. When there's more living in the area we might get better bus routes and maybe another train station or trams (god I hope not them tramless trackless trams which are just bendy buses). For now everyone will have to figure their own way there'll be shuttle buses I believe. Which will be a good thing.
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Taking it lightly, or maybe just putting it into perspective. I don't doubt that there is a lack of public transport today, but I also don't doubt that transport options will be plentiful on a match day, whether that's walking, public, private or otherwise.

I really don't think it's something worth getting wound up about, especially against the backdrop of what the club have just achieved to get the it built where it is in the first place.

Anyone who wants to get there, will get there, easily from day 1 and it'll mature over the years.
 
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14_dollars said:
Pretty sure that one of the pump-house bricks is discoloured.

Completely ruins things for me.
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If you mean this:
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Then I completely agree, it’s an absolute disgrace, nay horror show. Harumph.
I expect I won’t be alone in boycotting this ‘stadium’ until the hydraulic tower restoration design flaws are resolved.
CHONG OUT.
 
The binman chronicles said:
Speaking of which, it seems a massive missed opportunity that we didn't install escalators instead of steps on the terraces. Why should we fans have to put in the effort to walk up them? With the transportation issues and the feeling your under a cold shower all the time, I think this could really put people off going the game.
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It's actually a scandal that they didn't put escalators in instead of steps on the West terrace. At least a 2:1 ratio of escalators to steps would have been sensible. Will make it much easier getting into the stadium especially having to walk all the way to the stadium anyway with such little public transport. What if I'm late for K.O. and have to trot up all does effing steps soaked to the bone? How can a state of the art brand new stadium that cost hundreds of millions not have outdoor escalators is a disgrace. Even my local gym are more considerate to their customers than Everton. They put in escalators and they have been a life changer, rather than having to walk up a dozen or so steps before taking to the treadmill. Makes for a much more enjoyable value for money experience.

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Davideeyore said:
I think (two examples above) some people are taking this far too lightly.

I can vouch there's lots of buses on Scottie, but the walk down Boundary Street is no way 5/10 mins, and it's up hill going back up that won't be 5 or 10 mins. Takes me back to being a kid I would often walk with my dad and later on my own up Priory Road. Right along to the 14 route. I think Priory Road is a good example for this. With comparison to Goodison. While I've walked from town or close by town to Goodison, like many do, walking to BM is going to be a little bit closer but not much.

Part of the problem is there really is no public transport to BM APART from Sandhills. Many fans might opt to walk to the new ground it will be a nice walk in good weather but in rain and wind I doubt that will be people's preference. People who think fans will have what is essentially a pub crawl from town along the dock road to BM are in cloud cuckoo land.

The area is ripe for development but it's early days. When there's more living in the area we might get better bus routes and maybe another train station or trams (god I hope not them tramless trackless trams which are just bendy buses). For now everyone will have to figure their own way there'll be shuttle buses I believe. Which will be a good thing.
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Stop talking sense. Thanks for the post. Good points well made. Get ready to be insulted.
 


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