The Esk in ‘interesting’ verdict amid £800m Everton opportunity at Bramley-Moore
Everton are fast approaching their move-in date at their new multi-million pound stadium on Bramley-Moore Dock.
The Toffees are quickly counting down their final games at Goodison Park, with the end of the season marking the final year at the Grand Old Lady.
This will see a move be commenced to the new arena ahead of the new Premier League season as the summer looms on Merseyside.
Now, the Esk has shared a verdict on the docklands, which could have a telling impact on the future of the Evertonians at their shiny new home.
The Esk reacts after Bramley Moore Dock developments
There is no doubt that a lot of work has gone into the work on at Bramley-Moore, but it could take years for a fully complete product.
Test events against Wigan Athletic and Bolton Wanderers have allowed for a first look at operations, with some complications emerging.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| 17/02/25 | Wigan Athletic | 1-2 (L) |
| 23/03/25 | Bolton Wanderers | 2-0 (W) |
Steve Rotherham has come under fire for poor transport links to this point, which somewhat sums up the problems surrounding the new stadium.
The true lack of infrastructure surrounding Bramley-Moore Dock does pose a concern for some, but there is no doubt that there is room for future growth.
With the Friedkin Group coming in, the American businessman will be eager for growth, and that has been suggested in a Financial Times article on 22 April.
Reacting to this update from the online edition of the newspaper, The Esk responded on X (22 April), to describe the article as “interesting” after the “£800+million investment in Bramley-Moore”.
Everton have huge opportunity to offer at Bramley-Moore
There is no doubt that the new arena has the chance to transform the Toffees and take them to the next level after years of trouble.
The failures of Farhad Moshiri were well-documented, but it appears that things are changing under the Friedkins and have the chance for growth.
This looks to be kickstarting on the pitch with David Moyes and his players, but has the opportunity to continue with infrastructure on the dock in L4.
It will certainly be interesting to see how the introduction of the Evertonians to the area will impact the surrounding area to give Merseyside a boost.