New Everton Stadium

[Blue83]

I think the pies were 6.25p, I dont buy them in Goodison and I certainly wont buy them there.

100 pies for £6.25 is very cheap

 

[MikeyMike]

No, it doesn't take long but those last few may take their toll the first few times if you're not great with steps?

I'm sure either way a few games in you'll get used to it.

I'm fit and healthy, but I don't like heights that much. Whenever I've sat in the Top Balcony, it's taken me a couple of minutes to get used to it, so I'm sure it'll be the same in the new place. I'll probably sit with my eyes closed for a bit. Or for 90 minutes if it's anything like the last few seasons.

 

[Exeter_Gently]

That’s the tallest soup in history.

Won TON soup in the heaviest in the world.

MINIstrone is the smallest soup in the world.

Am here all week.

 

[JohnyH]

I didn’t buy any food or drink because we were off somewhere after the match, is there any photos of the screens in the ground to see what they were offering and charging for it?

I didn’t stop to look long enough to let it sink in how much a few pints might cost or a meal during a weeknight game when coming straight from work.

I did read somewhere that they won’t let you in the ground with food from outside but surely that’s not right.

 

[SingBlue]

It really shouldn't but for some reason the small s in the sign is really grating me

You probably have OCD. I have CDO, it's similar, but all the letters are in the correct order.

 

[Boston Blue Sox]

As someone who watches every single match on TV, my biggest gripe so far is how prominent the away fans are going to be.

 

[Evo2901]

As someone who watches every single match on TV, my biggest gripe so far is how prominent the away fans are going to be.

I believe the camera position that’s been used for the test events is only a basic, temporary set up. I think the actual TV cameras are going to be on the opposite side so will actually be facing the West Stand (the dugout etc.)

 

[Ruairi77]

As someone who watches every single match on TV, my biggest gripe so far is how prominent the away fans are going to be.

yeah, agreed. I guess the thinking was that it's the best location to segregate fans. It will take getting used to from a TV point of view tho!

 

[Gardocki]

yeah, agreed. I guess the thinking was that it's the best location to segregate fans. It will take getting used to from a TV point of view tho!

I don't mind that. In fact I like seeing away fans at football. Adds to the sense of occasion. Arsenal and Spurs both have a similar arrangements in their places.

 

[allen]

I believe the camera position that’s been used for the test events is only a basic, temporary set up. I think the actual TV cameras are going to be on the opposite side so will actually be facing the West Stand (the dugout etc.)

You’re right that it’s a temporary setup, but the main camera position will still be in the West Stand, just higher up.

 

[Charlie Sweet]

I’ve read that it’s going to be £8 a pint and basically about £10 for a small portion of any food that isn’t a pie.

I get that they are trying to make money but given they have been spinning the people’s club line with Moyes coming back, they need to practice that same ethos in the new ground. I don’t think any of us would be annoyed at spending a bit more than a pint would cost in town but let’s not get silly with it

The comparison for me is what's the cost of food and drinks at the echo arena?

 

[SLAVEN BILIC]

I’ve read that it’s going to be £8 a pint and basically about £10 for a small portion of any food that isn’t a pie.

I get that they are trying to make money but given they have been spinning the people’s club line with Moyes coming back, they need to practice that same ethos in the new ground. I don’t think any of us would be annoyed at spending a bit more than a pint would cost in town but let’s not get silly with it

Is the pricing down to the club? Surely that’s set by Aramark?

Maybe they can only advise but ultimately the concessions provider has final say. So the people’s club stuff can only be judged on stuff our board does?

 

[Quadvod]

You’re right that it’s a temporary setup, but the main camera position will still be in the West Stand, just higher up.

Was going to ask that as didn’t like the camera set up (reminded me of the old camera angle pre 94 at goodison)

 

[Evo2901]

You’re right that it’s a temporary setup, but the main camera position will still be in the West Stand, just higher up.

Ahhh didn’t know that! Strange that the dugouts won’t be in view but I suppose that’s not the norm at every ground, just something I’m used to at Goodison

 

[Tom Hughes]

The comparison for me is what's the cost of food and drinks at the echo arena?

The main difference between a concert arena and a football ground is that we are regulars who go to every match. We should be part of the furniture and not simply treated like a "captive audience", to be ripped off.

Otherwise, the flip side is that as regulars, we are far more aware of the options off site and many of us will choose to go there instead.