Sometimes an argument is so compelling it is worth repeating more than once. It’s the argument for, and justification of a capacity of 60,000 at the new Bramley-Moore stadium. From my perspective […]
The case for 60,000
Time for patience – on the pitch, at least
It’s the 15th July, the World Cup Final has just finished, and undoubtedly for many Evertonians attention will return to the fact we’ve not signed anyone to date, in this window. Frustration, […]
Financing options for Bramley-Moore
Here and on EvertonBusinessMatters we have discussed many times the various funding possibilities for the new Bramley Moore Stadium. I thought it useful therefore to update previous articles, based on the most […]
Stadium financing, cashflow and transfers
Two comments, one from the new Director of Football Marcel Brands, the other from Mayor Joe Anderson have given those with an interest in Everton’s finance plenty to talk about since June […]
If all of this was easy, it wouldn’t be worth doing
The truth is that nothing in life that’s worth achieving is achieved easily. It’s difficult from wherever you start. A year ago we had a significant financial base from which to start; […]
Time for boldness
Whilst attention understandably has switched to the final games of the most disappointing season imaginable and particularly the leaving date of the soon to be departed Allardyce and CEO Robert Elstone, it’s […]
The Bramley-Moore capacity debate
The great Bramley-Moore capacity debate rumbles on with seemingly contradictory comments in recent weeks, vacillating from greater ambition as stated at the beginning of the year to a more cautious approach last […]
The Business case for a smaller capacity?
On 16th March, Robert Elstone attended the Downtown in Liverpool business breakfast, “The Everton Stadium and associated regeneration”. During the course of his comments he discussed the business case for capacity, executive/premium […]
Unnecessary caution at business breakfast meeting on Bramley-Moore
This morning saw the greatly anticipated business meeting “Everton Football Stadium and Associated Regeneration” hosted by “Downtown in Business” featuring Everton’s current CEO, Robert Elstone and Liverpool City Council Mayor, Joe Anderson. […]
Nil Satis…..you know the rest, time for it become a reality
For my final piece (you’ll be glad to hear) on Bramley-Moore I’d like to focus on the branding and marketing of the stadium, and indeed the club and why we need to […]
A club of firsts, time to be bold and imaginative
For a club associated with so many firsts in the game, it should be remembered that the chance to move to a new stadium is not just a question of us catching […]
Goodison, its legacy and what should we take to Bramley-Moore?
I was struck by Dan Meis’s comment about capturing the “lightening in a bottle” in relation to Goodison Park and what it means. Although I am often very critical of much that […]
All Change! after two years, big changes anticipated ahead
There’s a lot of change coming at Everton It’s almost two years since Farhad Moshiri acquired 49.9% of Everton Football Club, to be precise February 27th will mark the two year anniversary. […]
Some analysis of the proposed funding scheme for Bramley Moore:
So how does a City Council suffering from acute spending cuts borrow £280 million? Since 2004, major local authorities have been able to borrow (mainly for capital projects) without government consent, […]
Update on Bramley Moore financing following Annual General meeting
This article focuses on the Bramley Moore stadium and the details provided regarding the proposed funding arrangements. I suppose the first thing to say is that it is clear that there are […]
New stadium won’t hinder on-field progression
This article first appeared on The Blue Room on 29th March 2017. I was asked an interesting question on Twitter in comparing the Arsenal Emirates stadium financing to the proposed financing of Bramley Moore. […]
Further related thoughts to the Bramley Moore stadium announcement
As I wrote here last Thursday, and spoke on The Blue Room Podcast with Dave Downie, the scheme announced jointly by Liverpool City Council and Everton Football Club is highly impressive, innovative and brings the stadium […]
Summary of Everton, Peel and Liverpool City Council proposals for Bramley Moore
Already much has been spoken about the news today concerning Everton Football Club, Liverpool City Council and Peel Land and Property (Ports) Ltd. I’m going to attempt to reduce it down to […]
Everton’s new stadium – an estimate of costs, what it means for fans, and funding
With the prospects of confirmation of a brand new stadium on the site of the Bramley Moore Dock arriving very soon, I thought it would be interesting to examine the potential costs, […]
Why watching Everton need not be any more expensive in a new stadium
This article first appeared on Grandoldteam on 19th May 2016. One of the fears for the bulk of fans when moving to a new stadium is the threat and usually the reality […]