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Post by Koeman's Clogs on Jan 5, 2017 11:10:11 GMT
Good news if true.
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Post by Everton News. on Jan 5, 2017 13:15:34 GMT
Everton reveal Bramley Moore Dock as preferred stadium siteEverton's preferred site for its proposed new stadium is Bramley Moore Dock, the club's chairman has said. Bill Kenwright told shareholders at the club's annual general meeting at the Philharmonic Hall on Wednesday evening. Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson said the council would invest £20m ($25m) in a new road near the planned ground, alongside plans for a railway station. He said the proposals were the "most exciting opportunity that the club has had in decades". 'First English stadium'Everton chief executive Robert Elstone said they were hoping to reveal more detailed plans within the next three months. Mr Elstone revealed at the meeting Everton had secured new commercial deals worth £75m ($93m), including a naming rights deal for their Finch Farm training ground and shirt sponsorship. Season ticket prices for next season will also be either frozen or reduced. Everton FC which has played from Goodison Park since 1892 abandoned plans to build the new ground at Walton Hall Park in May. Goodison Park has a capacity of just under 40,000. Liverpool FC officially opened its expanded main stand at Anfield, which increased its capacity to 54,000, in September. Liverpool City Council said it "remains committed to working with Everton Football Club to find a viable stadium solution within the city. "The significant investment of a new stadium, at whichever location the club chooses, will have far ranging economic benefits and would be a catalyst for regeneration to the surrounding communities. "Once the club has made their decision, the city council will provide as much support as possible on all the relevant planning and transport issues." BBC
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Post by mcrbluenose on Jan 5, 2017 13:40:54 GMT
Its great to see all the RS on social media complaining about where the money is coming from and how it is soooooooo wrong for the council to invest in EFC when they have been doing it for years for the RS. Personally, as I am not from the city of Liverpool and have never lived there, so I don't have to worry about any potential increase in Council tax due to this investment, and it would be easy for me to say I don't really care as all I really want is a stadium fit for my team. But looking at the bigger picture, IF the ground is built and IF the capacity is increased, surely will be a good investment for all concerned. Yes the club could and should make money, but wont Liverpool as a city benefit? Out of towners, such as myself currently avoid the city centre. With the new location many more will come to the city centre, they will spend money in cafes, pubs etc. Many will use public transport, especially if rail links to the stadium are built/improved, so more money will be raised in fares etc. I also it would be a major attraction for other regeneration on the dock area, again bring in more money for the city. Could it be that some of the RS objectors are more concerned that future investors will no longer invest in their home town, Oslo.
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Post by rugbytoffee on Jan 5, 2017 13:41:36 GMT
Ummm? Nice soundbites. Won't get my hopes up just yet
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Post by pb78 on Jan 5, 2017 16:08:27 GMT
I can't wait and have you see all the lfc fans going mad, I have been laughing at them all year cos there going on about there exstension.
They are scared we will have a waterfront stadium that will over look most in the country
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