Will moving outside of the 'city boundary' mean we forfeit any regeneration money?
don't know. but out of the city gets a big thumbs down from me.
If we are getting into bed with tesco, will the actual stadium and the land it is sited on actually belong to Everton Football Club?
again it depends on how the board play this. i think no evertonian wants to rent a new stadium. do the board have it in them to look after our long term future??
Horror of horrors, what corporate name will we brand our new stadium? (- in 10 years time will the emirates stadium still be named the emirates stadium or will it be rebranded? and will it make a difference?)
boro played in the bt cellnet stadium for 5 years before it was renamed the riverside. it does make sense to help finance the stadium. but on a naming lease, not a permanant naming deal!
With regards land, should Everton Football Club wish to expand the stadium in 20 or 30 years time to make it a 70,000 seater, will the adjoining land at the proposed site be available? (i will bust a nut if we end up swapping one land locked stadium for another)
i think 55,000 will be plenty for the time being. if we get a groovy tight little ground that crams in 55,000 right over the pitch we will all be happy. perhaps i'm not seeing the big picture, but i can't ever see us with 70,000 at home games. still, there should be some scope to add an extra tier or two on to the stands if need be.
How will corporate facilities/boxes/areas be incorporated into the new stadium? the man ure way or the arsenal way? (the man ure corp boxes are above and at the back of the general seating areas where 'ordinary' fans sit, whereas at arsenal the boxes are more prominent and dont allow for the box occupants to see much of the crowd (the crowd actually closest to them*)
no doubt an area of discussion at high level. i'm sure this is an important issue, but one i have least interest in. away from the pitch and off camera if possible.
Will Everton FC only be getting a stadium? or will there be a megastore? or an associated JJB store? Will there be everton owned and ran bars connected to the stadium or will there be a 'free for all' for licences in the area?
i'm sure with this new boy from the states on board there will be a small 'everton village'. i think bars, shops, supermarket(!) and even a cinema within the stadium complex. all tied in to the everton brand one would hope.
Car parking space, will there be a multi storey car park owned by the club specially for events at the stadium? ie. charging a £5 a car for secure parking in the club car park?
well this sounds like it will happen. especially if there will be a supermarket and retail district. all the better for the matchday experience.
What accomodations will be afforded away fans? will there be a [Poor language removed] seating arrangement like at St. James's? or will away fans get a decent seating plan like they currently do in the bullens?
i like the idea of away fans being able to contribute to the atmosphere and help the evertonians find their voice. i'm sure many would liked them tucked away like at newcastle (this for me shows the insecurities the club has as a whole) but i'd like a visable away support like at the emirates.
- Also, what bars will be available to away day supporters? coach spaces? security?
with a new complex who knows? perhaps just the bar closest to the away end could be away supporter friendly.
Will Robert Earl (or anybody else) be looking to bring a restaurant or casino to the 'build'?
the answer to this is YES. have no doubt he will be using this new stadium as a new opportunity for his business portfolio.
If the build is going to be a 55,000 all seater stadium, with better toilets and refreshment areas, will the club commit to cutting ticket prices (even if that only means season ticket prices) in the hope of actually cramming 50k+ people into the stadium, instead of having a half empty stadium where the fans have payed 'top dollar' ?
After all, better getting 50k in paying £15 and then having 50k buying pints, pies, shirts, and scarves, than having 25k in at £30 and seeing much less uptake in associated club revenue streams.
i don't think we will see a cut in price. especially as drastic as you have outlined. anyone else think differently?
Will the club be taking 'Dixie', and where do they plan on situating him?
i have no doubt dixie will be jogging over to the new stadium. i'm sure everyone has different ideas where he should go, but i'd like a more central position. infront of the main stand in the centre of goodison plaza.
Will the stadium have an outstanding point of architecture? wembley has the arch, anfield has the kop, a stadium in germany has a skin that is illuminated, another german stadium has towers..etc.
this is very important. nobody wants a 'kit' stadium. it must be unique in some way. ideas?
Will the stadium have a retractible roof?
i doubt it. very much.
What other events do the club plan on bringing to the stadium? music events? exhibitions? motor shows?
with robert earl rest assured we will be having more off field events than the red [Poor language removed]. a motor show sounds cool. but what if it rains!
Will there be an attached museum where Everton historical artefacts can be displayed?
i saw the p.n.e museum and it was really excellent. an everton museum, ofcourse, would be cool but a football league museum would be interesting for the visiting supporters also.
What will the new stands be named?
north, south, east, west?
What is the actual forcast cost of this new stadium to the club? Will it be Everton money or Tesco money? hence the question above about outright ownership.
well it is clear with our current board we cannot finance a stadium without assistance. a buy back lease seems likely.
