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Dakir Thanveer

Tue 29 April 2025 21:10, UK

The Esk has hit back at efforts to play down Everton and their investment in the Bramley-Moore Dock stadium.

Everton are in the final stretch of their spell at Goodison Park, with only two more games left to be played at the Grand Old Lady.

This comes as the Merseyside-based club gear up to move to their brand new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium ahead of next season.

The Toffees have invested a whopping amount of over £800million into the new facility with the hope of also helping the city generate income.

The Esk reacts to Bramley-Moore Dock ‘myth’ expose

The Financial Times shed light on how The Friedkin Group hope the Bramley-Moore Dock stadium to pave the way for regeneration opportunities in North of Liverpool.

Paul Quinn was quick to react to the story, describing it as ‘interesting’, as varying discourses around the construction of new stadiums continue.

Now, business of sport expert Aaron Timms has penned a column on The Guardian (29 April) about how new structures like the Bramley-Moore Dock stadium will not ‘rescue’ clubs or cities like the ‘myth’ suggests.

Timms also cited the FT article, suggesting that the Friedkins have asked the government for money to subsidise Everton‘s investment in their new stadium.

This has not gone down well with Quinn, who goes by The Esk, who dubbed Timms’ comments as ‘misinformed’.

The Toffees insider explained that the Merseyside outfit’s request for public money is to help the northern side of Liverpool become more appealing for private investment.

“This (in relation to Everton’s stadium) is about as misinformed as you can possibly get in terms of the Everton stadium design and the claimed asking for public money”, Quinn wrote on his personal X handle (29 April).

“The desire for public sector investment is the desire to make the North of Liverpool more attractive to private investment, particularly that which is income-generative.

“It’s not about subsidising the £800m investment already made by Everton.

“The desire for a new stadium is about the desire to compete. Competitiveness is driven by revenue, and therefore, a new stadium with better facilities should help close the competitive gap.

“In turn, a competitive football club helps the real economy.

“Perhaps the greater question is where is the public sector investment in North Liverpool to encourage further private sector investment alongside Everton’s already significant contribution to the city’s economy?”

Everton to march forward with plans under Friedkins

Regardless of the outside noise, Everton will march forward with their plans under the Friedkins.

For the first time in many years, there is a real sense of positivity around the Toffees, with things looking optimistic on and off the field.

The Bramley-Moore Dock stadium offers the Blues a real opportunity to boost their finances, while also having a similar affect on the city.

Tottenham are reaping the rewards of building their own state-of-the-art stadium, and there is no doubt that Everton will also have similar benefits.