NEW Everton FC Stadium 18.9.24. Midweek Video with Voiceover - YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS

[@DenisSmith-w1x]

Hi Nick. Thanks for all the hard work you do in getting these videos out to us. You mention at the end of the video that you are considering stopping once this project is complete. I fully appreciate the dedication, time and hard work in producing the videos and can see why you are considering calling it a day but, I for one would like you to continue. You mentioned in past videos that you would cover the demolition of Goodison. If you do nothing else, please do this. I have looked at other droners videos and feel yours is by far the best. It probably helps that you are a blue ( and your passion comes across in your videos)and by being a blue I feel you would be exactly the right person to record the Grand Ole Lady being taken down…….

[@TeddyArmitage]

@@DenisSmith-w1x not drone related, but I’d like to see a match reaction video from Nick! He articulates himself really well and he has his studio to film from. Everton can really take it out of you though! 🤣

[@pauloneill2986]

I love your Everton videos but also really enjoy your other videos too. I never thought I’d be fascinated by things like the Tobacco Warehouse, or even more so, the new Isle of Man ferry terminal, but as someone who loves watching new buildings go up, and who doesn’t get to Liverpool as often as I’d like, your laid back and friendly but very professional manner is perfect for any video. Put yourself first of course but I’m sure I speak for many of us that we will enjoy any future videos you might decide to do when this project is finished. Maybe the redevelopment of the Goodison site, and a match day video at Everton Stadium too!

[@mikehughes9836]

Dixie should be positioned on the west area facing over to Birkenhead and Tranmere Rovers

[@davidbadcock2225]

Nick, I am intrigued by your leading comments at the signing-off. I hope that all is well? PoI's: 1) At 3:37 mins, I CAN understand why you didn't want to include my reply to Darren about the water channel filling process, which was later confirmed by EFC's official video as it was lengthy. And, anyway, drum roll, it's now "all water under the bridge"! 2) At 3:38 mins, we can see a patternation on the southern end of the Lower Promenade. I think they're laying the under-structure for the expected composite decking. 3) At 3:39 mins, we can see how, excluding the detritus on the surface, the water at the SE corner and along the East edge of the water channel, the water has cleared a little and darkened slightly. This is in part due to the nature of the freshwater coming up from the water table but also a little through the southern Isolation Bridge. It creates a very slight current and it takes the easiest, shortest route to exit the northern Isolation Bridge. which is largely the eastern half of the channel. 4) At 3:40 mins, the 4 large chunky black posts or barriers that were located on the West Quay have been moved about. they are the vertical posts for the Wind Baffle Gates situated off the Mezzanine at the SW Corner (look at the bottom left of the shot at 2:03 mins to see one of the posts inserted). 5) I am curious as to how they will remove the floating sand and flotsam/jetsom. The boom just inside Sandon Dock prevents it getting into the main docks area. 6) At 8:41 mins, we can see how far along the base wall they have now installed the northern perimeter Security Fence posts. 7) At 9:40, the area next to the inside of the Regent Road wall, with astroturf being laid in it, is probably for dogs (I expect the wits amongst us will come up with a quip with regard to the team). 8) At 10:45 mins, we can see that they have located the pairs of Companion Seats for the Accessibility Away Fans. 9) At 11:39 mins, in the wide platform behind/above the main TV Camera plinth and Commentators platform being discussed, LoR have installed a full row of 'normal' seats. This is a surprise and not on the plans. That platform was supposed to have more pairs of Companion Seats along that platform. I am interested to see how the layout unfolds as it must surely still be allocated for Accessibility in some format. 10) Finally, Nick, the issue of the statues relocation is NOT down to a limiting factor of space or potential locations at BMD. The issue is whether they should be moved from GP, where those players played. There WILL be large stones for those players and many more legends, like Big Nev, located in the Everton Way. Personally I'd be made up IF my stone ends up being next to Alan Ball's, however unlikely. I suspect that I'm in the minority of thing that the statues should be left at GP, where they will continue to be revered by Toffees and the GP neighbourhood as part of a sensitive GP development. It's a disgrace that we have to look so far back for legends, with so many Toffees never having seen those legends play. We need to create new lores (is that a SD "Change the Narrative"?) and legends at BMD.

[@colingillbanks4022]

Question for you David, and apologies if it's already been covered elsewhere, but the People's Project renderings show decorative edgings on the western waterway channel that don't appear to be there. Is that a change of plan or are they be added later? Seems unlikely now that the water has been allowed in.

[@colingillbanks4022]

The side walls of the water channel, if I didn't make it clear in my question. 😊

[@davidbadcock2225]

@@colingillbanks4022 Hi, Colin. Don't be apologising for asking a question. Always happy to try to answer any Q directed to me. If you can, try to help me see what you have seen, i.e. to which images you're referring. List the keywords I should use in my Internet Browser (you can't use a Hyperlink as YT block it and delete comments including them). E.G. If you use "Everton", Goodison Park" and "Development" you find the Goodison Legacy project plans, without providing a direct hyperlink (I'm sorry if I'm explaining how to suck eggs). The reason for asking is that there have been several releases of "imaginations" not relevant to the passed plans. If you feed "People's Project", "Everton" into a browser you get a long list of companies and engineering articles, all using some old imaginations of the project. I don't recall seeing any customisation of the fabric of the Heritage Assets and can't imagine them being passed for enacting, if they were ever presented. However, as several plans have been changed along the way I am always open-minded to my having missed something.

[@DuncTheBlue1878]

@@davidbadcock2225 Colin is referring to the images on the People’s Project App, David 👍🏻

[@stephenlinden-wyatt-ys8vy]

Nick, your content from start to present has been top notch! As a subscriber I would love to see more work from you but don’t let it stretch you. Your main job and family must come first. Thanks for the memories!

[@Guesswho-qk2kv]

Darren is wrong about the water channel , Everton released the video explaining the water channel . It went according to plan . As for the difference in shade of water ,Nelson dock is a fresh water dock whereas the sandon halftide dock is a mix of salt water so the colour of the water is different.

[@DarrenCowzer-cx7ot]

@Guesswho-qk2kv - Everton / LoR stated that the channel might take days to fill up, it filled up very very quickly, so either Everton were not telling the truth initially or afterwards, people can decide which themselves 👌

[@colingillbanks4022]

​@DarrenCowzer-cx7ot It wouldn't be Everton not telling the truth to be fair. It would be Laing O'Rourke I would think as they're the one's controlling the build and updating on plans and progress. I suspect that the plans just changed slightly. All seems to be fine anyway.

[@petermorris5957]

I think it is a mistake not to relocate the statues to BM. In particular, the Dixie statue is perfectly poised to place it on the West Stand terrace with his open arms pointed towards his native Wirral.

[@davegerrard4960]

The statue issue is a biggie imho. Primarily, we honour the legends of our club at our home. All Evertonians respect the honour Dixie and the trinity brought to our club, it’s a focus for us and can only remain a focus if the statues are where we play. I’m in favour of marking the current location with plaques and connecting old to new by relocating our heroes at our new home, where they will continue to be revered. I wonder if there has been any consultation between the club and the families of our icons? That would hold the most sway with me. Totally agree with other comments that big Nev should be recognised and inducted into the legends gallery.

[@garethparry6673]

There is an Everton club video explaining the process, the plan was scheduled for the day it was filled with water.

[@GraemeDocherty-p7i]

You're a legend and you should definitely do other things after the stadium is complete. Your dedication is very much appreciated by me and so many others. Please consider carefully before you make your final decision. Best wishes mate. Graeme from Portsmouth. Play Up Pompey.

[@aq1974_]

100% agree the statues should be moved to the new stadium. I think it's a shame there's no Southall statue yet. Maybe a massive 'Nev sitting down leaning on the goalpost' statue against one of the south stand pillars!

[@tonycardall7334]

On the Everton video the guy said they have pumps to keep the ground water down so the works could be done. Then they would turn off the pump and the water table would rise and start filling it up .

[@DavidBroadhurst-ge7cn]

The murkiness of the water in channel is probably caused by either turbulence cased by inrush of water or water not being to full depth as yet. Could be due to both.

[@paulm5718]

Agreed,move the statues and also have a new one for Big Nev

[@paulgreeney6145]

Great video nick keep the great work up i totally agree regarding the status especially dixie dean he was massive at everton his goal record still stands to this day loving the videos nick that you keep us fans up to date utft coyb

[@ritahamblin1043]

I can't recall us being this bad! I'm in my mid 60s if we don't improve we'll be kicking off the 25/26 season in the championship. What ever broken needs to be fixed very quickly. This new stadium is the only good thing happening for us at the moment.

[@GraemeDocherty-p7i]

I'm a Pompey fan so I can sympathise with your situation. I really want a takeover to happen for you as quickly as possible. Best wishes for the rest of the season 🙏. Play Up Pompey.

[@kg1977jan]

I was always of the opinion the statues should be left as that's were they played. However, after reading comments on Dixie on the west plaza looking over to Wirral, I think it's a fantastic idea.

[@martincummings7886]

It's soul destroying at the moment watching us ..!! Imagine if their wasn't the AMAZING NEW STADIUM to look forward too..!!

[@GraemeDocherty-p7i]

Thanks for a great update and all the new information. Best wishes, Graeme from Portsmouth. Play Up Pompey.

[@paulfell4962]

Nick, every time you do these Q & A videos, I get the same feeling I had as a kid watching "The Golden Shot" & screaming at the screen, left a bit, up a bit, no down a bit, right a bit, oh he's gone to far. Another great video, though not many of these left to do now.

[@misterdroneuk]

Ha ha thanks Paul 👍🏻

[@davidbadcock2225]

😂, yes, I know that scenario well.

[@NeilOrgan]

I have commented previously about the statues and I agree with you Nick. Dixie would look amazing just inside the central gate on the east plaza and the Holy trinity by the pump house.

[@colinc4974]

Please keep doing the drone vids Nick , very informative even off David and dunk when they chip in 💙

[@johnrimmer5955]

Hi Nick great update as always mate, see a load of roofing materials have been removed from most of main roof area and it looks really good now. Nick any chance of starting a campaign to get the statues relocated (you maybe surprise but the support from your subscribers). Also really enjoyed your IoM videos and the couple on the old littlewoods on edge lane. Problem with Littlewoods most of the refurbishment will be indoors once the roof and tower are replaces you may struggle for your updates.

[@barryhughes7376]

Great video Nick. I'm a red but i must totally agree with you about the Everton statues. They represent an important part of Everton's great history and should be moved to wherever the team plays it's football. There would be an outcry if Liverpool moved away from Anfield and left behind it's many statues. I'm sure if somebody from one of the EFC's fan groups got in touch with whoever buys the club in the near future and made them aware of the fans wishes, they would soon realise what a massive mistake the current owner has made by leaving them behind. Keep up your great work Nick 👏

[@blokefella]

100% this.they shouldntt be left next to housing estate in walton and forgotten about.

[@D.I.JacquesBlueso]

Think the statues are part of the club and need to be brought over. I would also love to see a statue of Dan Meis pointing at the west stand with his back to the Mersey as if hes saying 'look at the view the fans will have'. Thanks again Nick.

[@alexanderbrydone9873]

Keep up the good work Mr D. another super informative video C. F. C. 🏐🍀🇮🇪

[@jurgenvoogt1638]

Listened twice to what Darren said. Great vision. 👍

[@neilmcalan77]

Great video as always Nick. I think the statues will eventually be relocated to BMD after a few years. I also think we need these to attract day trippers during the week to maintain the footfall on non-match days. This is why I also think we are missing an opportunity in not creating a replica of Prince Ruperts Tower on the site. As sad as it sounds, we need to be generating as much interest as possible for tourists to want to make the short trip from the city centre.

[@paulobrien8822]

Boss video as always nick...thanks for all your hard work.

[@PhillipJBlastock]

I'd see this out Mister Drone you've kind of updated us all from the start 👍

[@col_EFC]

Hi Nick good video as always, on the question about the statues I say yes they must bring them or maybe replicas of them.

[@trainwow24]

Difficult one really as to if you should continue, both Anfield Road and BMD have had a really big draw which has given you the traction / subs over the the past few years. I personally would like for you to continue to document are ever changing cityscape, inc. littlewoods, tall buildings in the city and new stations etc. yet I think it’s inevitable that subs will drop off given it wouldn’t be football related. Thanks though for the hundreds of hours you have put in visiting / filming and editing your videos 🫡

[@mikeoglen6848]

Thanks for covering my question about the possible Service Road on the East Side. I thought the Plans may have changed, that's all. I have received something of a Rollicking from david babcock, I have, apparentl,y "miffed" him. But it did look like a Service Road to me. But, I hold my hands up - I am wrong...

[@franriding6473]

Will the roof be illuminated at night like the Allianz arena? Would look amazing

[@DuncTheBlue1878]

It’ll be illuminated blue but won’t be as impressive as the Allianz, unfortunately. Blame the Heritage Police

[@PhillipJBlastock]

Great video Nick let's hope it's still a premier league stadium let's hope your form don't change until after your match against Leicester good luck for season 👍👌

[@DuncTheBlue1878]

Under this manager, I can’t see us beating Leicester on Saturday….I can’t see us winning any game at the moment

[@PhillipJBlastock]

@DuncTheBlue1878 But where's it gone wrong he's done well in my opinion but you can't keep letting convincing leads away especially against Bournemouth and Villa

[@DuncTheBlue1878]

@@PhillipJBlastock Lack of substitutions, when he finally makes subs he leaves it far too late and takes off the wrong players. He continues to play Keane and Young when they simply aren’t good enough. His tactics are very negative.

[@PhillipJBlastock]

@davidbadcock2225 Thanks david

[@davidbadcock2225]

@@PhillipJBlastock Phillip: sorry, you must be as thrown as me as to how I ended up with my comment in this chain. It was meant for one of your others as you probably realised. So, I am going to delete my comment here and place it in the correct comment chain.

[@GrahamBurgess-dx7st]

Enjoying the video. As always , I have asked question before. But no information so far . Any progress on opening the riverside walk from the pier head to the ground .at present you can get a few hundred yards past the Isle of Man terminal. Would need two small bridges by the dockers clock .. walk would great in April till October perhaps less so on a January night . Also help crowd exiting the ground .thanks

[@DuncTheBlue1878]

Have a look at Peel’s Liverpool Waters planning application on the council’s website. You’ll see in the plans a riverside walkway to the Hydraulic Tower 👍🏻

[@tommymolloy5697]

I'm of the same view. The statues are of the club, not of a time. If they are of a time why was the Dixie statue put up nearly 70 years after he stopped playing for us? And the Holy Trinity was erected nearly 50 years after they no longer played together for us. The club will be at BMD not Goodison Road and the statues should be there with it. They evoke our history as a club. The fans come and pay homage to that history and those legends. That's why they were ereceted. They weren't erected for the benefit of the neighbours around Goodison so what possible reason is there to leave them there? They were erected for the benefit of Evertonians and the Evertonians will be at BMD. I'm not sure who decides these things but why would they think it appropriate to leave a statue of arguably Everton Football Club's greatest ever player (W R Dean) to the residents of Walton rather than take it with them for Evertonians to continue to pay homage AT Everton Football Club's stadium. Like others, I'd also like to see a new one of Nev and I'm surprised there isn't one to the club's only ever World Cup winner, Ray Wilson. West Ham had one of him though (albeit with three of their players).

[@davegerrard4960]

Totally agree Tommy

[@davidharrison6310]

Well said !! Totally agree with you Tommy !

[@stephenpodeschi6052]

Well this is looking like the best stadium in the championship next year..............The pre season friendlies were not good and the start has been a disaster.......( Depressing...lol).....So literally the only way is UP !!! .....fingers crossed.

[@Sutty0151]

If the dixie statue is staying in what will become a public park they will soon change there tune once it gets painted red and they have to keep paying to clean it stupid idea leaving them in L4

[@ritahamblin1043]

Ps in regards to the stadium the statues should be moved they are historically everton and should be placed at the new stadium is there any way that the council of Liverpool be partioned to make it so. ?.

[@DuncTheBlue1878]

Unsure why anyone would send a petition to the council about the statues. You need to let Everton FC know how you feel. If enough fans raise this issue, the club can apply to the council for planning permission to move the statues.

[@ritahamblin1043]

@@DuncTheBlue1878 well said that's why put the Q, out there to find the right way to get them moved thank you for your response. Ped, Baz of Toffee tv please press this forward to Everton Football Club

[@miketaylor3047]

Great shots as always! Does anyone know why the pattern of the slightly darker perforated panels on the east side of the 'bowl' is different than on the west? On the East the pattern (as seen at 18:08) goes 4 - 1 - 2- 1 where as the west it's a consistent pattern. Hope that makse sense but it's been doing my head in.

[@davidbadcock2225]

Mike: the mesh-like, rhomboid sections in the barrel-cladding relate to the air extraction outlets behind them. There are fewer Hospitality Lounge and Satellite Kitchen facilities in the East Stand than there are in the West Stand, which is the main hospitality stand. The asymmetry has been doing a lot of people's head in but Dan Meis, the architect, wanted each stand to be different in appearance and that the engineering involved should be noted and seen, not hidden away in pretence.

[@miketaylor3047]

​@@davidbadcock2225 Thank you so much! That makes a lot of sense. It will still annoy me but at least I understand why now.

[@Paul-vk5pr]

Hi Nick hope your keeping well, Just a quick question for you, Do we know yet what the stands are going to be called yet? Surely the Howard Kendall stand will come to the new stadium? Or maybe now new names? To past players or owners? Surely one has to be a Dixie Stand? Keep up the good videos 😊

[@DuncTheBlue1878]

The South Stand should be called the Big Nev South-all Stand - see what I did there? 😆

[@pauloneill2986]

I must admit I’m not keen on stands named after people. Lounges and statues and stuff, fine. But I like North, South, East and West as they are called now, or named after what they are next to, Regent Road, Nelson Dock etc. although I’m sure we will end up with a load of ghastly sponsorship names to make much needed 💵

[@davideccles6498]

They should both be at the new stadium y leave them at GOODISON surely the club could design a plaque to commemorate the club 🤔 😉 UTFT NIL SATIS NISI OPTIMUM 😊

[@hughmcginnigle8579]

Re: whether to do orher stuff or just concentrate on DMD. Id like to see updates on Etihad and other sporting venue rebuilds that you are able to get to. All depends on your availability and willingness to travel. I suppose the amount of 'likes' and replies will help you gauge whether it's worth it or not.

[@Slip__Digby81]

Hi Nick. Not sure if this has been asked before…. will the stadium have the Everton badges somewhere on its frontage?? I know on the early drawings the word EVERTON was within the south stand windows but I believe that’s been scrapped due to it being a heritage site? Will the stadium have any Everton insignia at all?? I hope so!

[@Sutty0151]

Banners yes but no big badges the heritage thing is stupid the echo arena is on a heritage site but can use badges we should be telling LC to do one

[@davidbadcock2225]

Digby: Yes, there will be Branding and Insignia. In the plans there are numerous locations identified, including the barrel-cladding, the windows, brick facades, on portals and on various locations around the concourses and plazas, contrary to rumour. However what IS true is that it won't be quite so "in your face" as the very early images released that were only imaginations to pique interest. Subsequent images released at the planning stage toned that down to acquiesce heritage Stakeholders concerns and Planners sensitivity. EFC will be undertaking the customisation after LoR have completed. It doesn't make sense for EFC to procure and install all the signage until it's known what the result of the Naming Rights project is as many of the locations would be taken up by the sponsors rather than EFC.

[@PhillipJBlastock]

Nick it was on Craig tv or ss skies I only seen 18 19 but yea now they've put more up

[@DuncTheBlue1878]

I saw them on SS’s vid 👍🏻

[@KenShields-o3p]

Great info & video the stadium looks splendid, thank you for all you' time . 🏗🏟👍

[@LeeStewart]

I heard from fellow drone KZbinr 'CP Overview' that LoR will eventually be painting the ceiling of the corner stands including the East and West stand roofs to a dark grey to match the surrounding aesthetics of the stadium. This wasn't mentioned at all by anyone but it is prominently shown on the design video. Does anyone know how they'll be doing this? Tarmacking or otherwise? Thanks.

[@DarrenCowzer-cx7ot]

I'd imagine that it would be a thick rubberised paint that will allow workers to walk on it, without damaging the surface.

[@LeeStewart]

@@DarrenCowzer-cx7ot I’m sure they did some work on the roof in late 2022 but there’s no trace of it currently. Maybe they took it off because they needed the space.

[@DuncTheBlue1878]

The flat concrete roofs will indeed have dark grey screeding sealant applied. It’ll be one of the last jobs because they’re still working from those roofs 👍🏻

[@davidbadcock2225]

Lee: I can only assume you didn't read my reply to you in the CP Overview comments. So I will copy the most relevant bit across to you here: "So, just to reemphasise, it's expected that the concrete rooves will be painted a dark-grey screed so that it 'blends' with the Mansard Roof and the paneling affixed to the bottom outsides of the terrace bowl. You CAN see that it has already been applied under the barrel-roof on the West Stand as that was actually done before the barrel-cladding was installed. You can also see that it has been done in the Plant Area on the NW corner, segregated by the dark-grey paneling fascia, under the platform holding the AC units and in front of the back doors to the TV Studio." Please take a look at the whole of my comment to you at that location.

[@DarrenCowzer-cx7ot]

Great Video Nick, Delighted to see you captured the 13 to 23 Turnstile Numbers on the East turnstiles. The Blue marks were at 08:50 on this video, and you may be right about them being wrappings to protect the uprights from the scaffolding and paint etc. The 2 x Statues should definitely be at the new ground IMHO.

[@davidbadcock2225]

Darren, Hi. they are definitely blue-plastic sheeting wrappings. They have been on various posts, on and off, for a while, and specifically what part they play in the repainting process, I don't know.

[@FlemoEFC1878]

Do you Rekn them numbers are lights? And light up blue

[@DarrenCowzer-cx7ot]

Definitely for the evening games 💙

[@DuncTheBlue1878]

If they didn’t light up, fans visiting for the first time for a night game wouldn’t be able to see which turnstile to access

[@FlemoEFC1878]

@@DuncTheBlue1878 yes what I mean though are the numbers actual lights like inside them that will light up blue, like the goodison letters on the park end, or will they just have a light behind them to light the area on the wall

[@DuncTheBlue1878]

@@FlemoEFC1878 I presume they light up blue

[@davidbadcock2225]

Flemo: they will definitely light up. They are part of the Lighting Signage detailed in the Plans.

[@andyhopkinson1639]

Watching the build of the stadium since the start it has suddenly dawned on me how shaded the playing area is at various times of filming. What will it be like for a 1500 ko....bathed in sunshine or fully/partially shaded? (Of course it matters on the weather that day)

[@DarrenCowzer-cx7ot]

The Sun will be in the North West Corner for early games I believe, and will be a little further West for the 3 pm kick offs. The West Stand will be in shadow and the fans in the East Stand will be looking into the sunshine. Ideal for goalkeepers though as it won't be in their eyes.

[@DuncTheBlue1878]

@@DarrenCowzer-cx7ot On blue sky days, the keeper in the north goal will have sun shining directly into their eyes for 12:30pm kick offs and most of the first half for 3pm kick offs

[@DarrenCowzer-cx7ot]

​@DuncTheBlue1878 - I seen an interview with Dan Meis were he said that the sun wouldn't be in the goalkeepers eyes, due to the orientation they chose for the ground. It would be Great Nick if you could do a video at 12:30 and 13:45 and 3 pm and 4 pm and 5 pm to show the sun's position relative to the 2 x goals (especially the North goal).

[@davidbadcock2225]

Andy: it's actually pretty difficult to melt down into one easy sentence. It depends entirely what time of year the match is being played, never mind the time of day. The sun's traverse across the sky is entirely different in August or May from that in December. Frankly, it would need a spreadsheet with one axis being the day of the year and the other being the time of the day, relevant to the 'hole' in the roof, which would require a fair bit of scientific calculations, ignoring the fact that light penetrating a 'hole' actually ripples after passing through it. It's the sort of question that AI should answer in a trice. But, I like challenges, so here's a precis based on regular kick-off times and the 2 extremes for seasons of August/May and December. 1) 12:30 hrs kick-offs: In August/May the sun will be fairly near the zenith (overhead) but slightly to the west, so most direct sunlight will be on the N and E 90% of the pitch and the lowest terraces of the lower tier of the N, NE and E sections. In December the sun will be quite low in the sky and the sun will probably only shine directly at the terraces of the lower tiers of the N and NE and probably some of the upper tier too. 2) 15:00 hrs kick-offs: In August/May the sun will be high but towards the NW, so the area of the pitch with sunlight would be about 60% of the pitch (the SE direction) with the Lower Tiers of the E and SE sections getting some rays. In December the sun will be close to disappearing over the horizon and so there will be no sun on any part of the pitch or terraces. 3) 17:30 hrs kick-offs: In August/May, the sun will be well towards the NW, so we should expect a little of the E side and SE corner of the pitch to be in sunlight with most of the Lower Tiers and maybe even the bottom of the Higher Tier of the southern end of the E stand and the SE corner to be bathed. There will be no sunshine at this time in winter. 4) 19:45 hrs kick-offs: In August/May, the sun will be well towards the NW, so some of the SE corner terraces may be getting it. There is no sunshine in winter at this time.

[@SultanofWoolton]

Am I right in thinking that the old dock wall, which now contains the blue glass stones, will be covered in some kind of transparent polyurethane?

[@davidbadcock2225]

Sultan: No, in the same way that Heritage Rails' grooves or old cobbles aren't covered in plastic either. The Heritage Stakeholders would have a dizzy-fit. It isn't as uneven as you might think and rather like approaching a roadside kerb, people should take some care when walking to actually look at the ground. Crikey, people will be falling on stairs, the terraces or tripping into benches and balustrades, whatever, if they don't wear appropriate footwear and look where they are going! I guess that's part of modern society: personal responsibility on the decline and it's always someone else's fault. Sorry, I'll get off my soapbox. Best wishes to you.

[@jurgenvoogt1638]

The dam breakthrough also made them speed up huh😂😂😆🤣

[@PhillipJBlastock]

So Nick sorry for all comments so where will the studio be went there's a match live on sky ?

[@radadvisory8614]

Northwest corner is a TV Studio

[@PhillipJBlastock]

@radadvisory8614 Thankyou for input

[@davidbadcock2225]

Phillip: At 11:21 mins in this video, the TV studio is behind the Northern or Right-hand half of the glass you can see between the two tiers, above the vomitory to the Accessibility Platform above the Pitch Access Tunnel. The southern/left-hand half of the glass is the studio for the Main Security Hub.

[@mikeoglen6848]

On the subject of the Statues: I think if the History of Everton F.C means anything to the new owners (whomsoever they might be) then the Statues MUST be relocated to BMD. End of story!

[@TeddyArmitage]

I’ve been told by a very good source Nick that they are leaving the Holy Trinity statues where they are at Goodison and have left space at Bramley Moore for a bronze Sean Dyche and Steve Stone statue?! That’s what I’ve heard! 🤷🏻‍♂️😜 Teddy

[@DuncTheBlue1878]

Utter nonsense! The Michael Keane and Ashley Young statues are nearly finished and will have pride of place in the main fan zone plaza

[@TeddyArmitage]

@@DuncTheBlue1878 I knew my sources were talking nonsense! Thanks for clearing this up Dunc! 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@BrianHenners]

Bring the statues and St Lukes

[@IanConcannon]

The statue wìll be moved to somewhere we approve of. Just dont know where yet.

[@CTJ893]

Won’t be long until start laying the pitch

[@davidbadcock2225]

CT: They're already laying the pitch and it requires several layers. I guess you mean you think that they will be laying the top layer (sandy soil) and starting the seeding, "soon".

[@DavidOwens-b5y]

I disagree with the issue about the statues. Dixie and the holy trinity are synonymous with the history of Goodison Park and to remove them from Goodison would take away that history. The new stadium needs a new history and new memories.

[@rudderless1975]

Anyone know what's going to happen to the old Archibald Leitch cross cross balconies once Goodison Park is demolished?

[@DuncTheBlue1878]

Sold to the highest bidder, probably

[@blokefella]

they should put them up along the east stand.its mad that were seeming to reference them around the new stadium when we ve still actually got the original leitch.

[@DuncTheBlue1878]

@@blokefella They’ll probably have plans to incorporate them into the structure of the new buildings at the Goodison Legacy Project. I’d be amazed if they didn’t

[@MartynJones-bv2yd]

Statues of Dixie and the Holy Trinity should stay where they are because that's where they did their stuff - I get the idea they should come with us but they have no connection with Bramley Moore and they will remind us of our previous home where they became legends.

[@davegerrard4960]

Martyn, I understand your sentiments completely. As sad as it will be to leave Goodison, we need a new home and a great connection between the two stadiums is to move our icons with us.

[@14dollars]

Are season ticket holders allowed to piss in the dock?

[@johnrimmer5955]

Only if you jump in afterward 😂😂

[@hughmcginnigle8579]

😂

[@annewhitaker7174]

Where are supporters going to park. Is there going to be specials running from city centre. Should have built in ferry port for Wirral fans.. Getting in and out will be a problem.

[@johnkelly1391]

Are you in fight club mate ? I know if you are you can't say 😂

[@ollytheblue101]

we need a statue of Keane, waving to the sewage works just to remind us all of how shite he is/was.😉

[@davidbadcock2225]

😲🤣. You can etch the plinth with your acerbic wit.

[@graemecatty9921]

Blimey, its only early autumn and you're all rugged up.

[@Mr.PURE-TV]

This’ll be stadium be big of the championship 😂😂😂😂

[@danielmckenna4177]

How anyone can look at that and say it’s a boring, lifeless bundesliga stadium is madness

[@ashleighskillen1228]

Sorry long message ya prop knew but thought I'd share don't know if ya on face book

[@DuncTheBlue1878]

Droners can still fly and film at BMD next week because the no fly zone doesn’t extend that far north - it’s much further south, covering the city centre area