Everton FC set to deliver new stadium search update next week
Everton are expected to deliver a fresh update on their search for a new stadium next week.
A series of sites within the city's boundaries for their new home continue to be assessed, with Blues chief executive Robert Elstone revealing last year that Liverpool City Council were consulted about one potential location near to their long-standing Goodison Park abode.
Earlier this month the Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, claimed that supporters could expect an announcement on Everton's relocation plans before the beginning of next season.
And the Everton Shareholders' Association have revealed that Elstone will provide a progress report to stakeholders on the situation during next Tuesday's General Meeting.
"With both Everton and the side from across the park enjoying this years on field activities these are exciting football times for our great city," read a statement.
"Additionally both clubs appear to be making significant progress off the field, most notably with their intentions to improve stadium facilities.
"The other side is intent on developing their existing stadium having abandoned the previous option of a new build. Indeed only this week artists impressions have shown the size of their ambition for a 54,000 capacity stadium.
"For our part, our CEO Robert Elstone spends up to a third of his time working on our new stadium scheme – one he described, back in December 2013, as phenomenally exciting.
"From the Kings Dock and Destination Kirkby disappointments to now the club has been, and remains, committed to a ‘new build’ as Goodison is not considered viable for development.
"Stadium location and securing funding are critical to the Everton project. Whilst rumours and opinion abound about the potential location, staying within the city is a must; our Chairman Bill Kenwright favours Walton Hall Park.
"Very little else is known about the detail although Mr Elstone has said that it will be a new design, not a Destination Kirkby rehash, have an atmospheric home end and a high standard main stand. Beyond that we know very little.
"However, that is about to change as Mr Elstone intends to cover the new stadium opportunity at the forthcoming General Meeting.
"Pretty much everything that can be said will be presented on the evening when Mr Elstone will update Shareholders with the current status of the search for a new stadium and happily take questions on the subject.
"These are exciting times indeed, a progressive manager leading a progressive team being backed by real progress off the field."
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so Liverpool and City are both going to 60k capacity while Everton and Spurs are looking into new homes and West Ham are moving into the Olympic stadium. Exciting times for the premier league.