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“Everton’s New Stadium Unveiled – But David Moyes Has Fans All Asking the Same Burning Question
Everton’s recent success under David Moyes continued on Saturday with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Beto’s first-half goal was equalized by Jean-Philippe Mateta, but Carlos Alcaraz sealed the win with a goal 10 minutes before full-time.
This victory lifted Everton to 14th in the Premier League, a comfortable 13 points above the relegation zone, and extended their unbeaten run in the league to five games.
Off the pitch, around 10,000 Everton supporters got their first glimpse of the new stadium as Bramley-Moore Dock opened its doors for a test event on Monday night.
Two more test events are scheduled before the Blues make their permanent move from Goodison Park. Next up is a crucial match against Manchester United, and our Blues jury reflects on this exciting week for the club.
Paul McParlan – A brighter future?
There’s an undeniable sense of optimism surrounding Everton right now, and fans are embracing it.
With four wins in five matches, climbing to 14th in the table, and a brand new stadium hosting its first match, everything feels promising.
It almost seems too good to be true! The contrast to last year is striking. In January 2024, Everton was in a dark place.
After a controversial ten-point deduction, the club had been dragged into a relegation battle, with no signings made in the transfer window and serious financial concerns.
To make matters worse, the club was on the verge of being sold to the 777 group, a consortium of hedge fund investors with no clear financial backing, relying on questionable loans to secure funding. Pessimism was all but inevitable.
But now, look at where we are. The ownership issue has been resolved with the Friedkin group taking over, bringing a professional, well-organized business strategy with them.
Their decisive appointment of David Moyes after Sean Dyche’s departure shows their commitment to making things happen quickly and effectively.
And Moyes has made a huge impact. Everton is playing attacking, exciting football, yielding results and moving up the table.
His work on the training ground has been impressive, and he’s transformed Beto into a clinical striker.
There’s an undeniable buzz around the club, which has been absent for far too long. I visited the new stadium on Monday evening, and it’s a breathtaking venue.
The sense of excitement as fans entered, followed by awe at the sight of the stadium in its full glory, was inspiring.
It’s going to be something special. The first match of the 2025/26 season will be unforgettable, and at last, Everton has a stadium that matches its ambitions.
However, Everton fans know all too well how optimism can lead to heartbreak. We’ve experienced many false dawns before, and it’s important to temper expectations.
That said, the future feels different this time. With a new manager, new owners, and a new stadium, there’s so much to look forward to.
A win against Manchester United on Saturday could push us up to 12th, with a top-half finish within reach. Could it be that this time, the future really is bright, and the future is blue?
