Everton’s new stadium opened its doors to the public for the first time on Monday, staging a test event in the form of an Under-18s match. A selection of 10,000 Evertonians will bear witness to the young Blues playing at the club’s new home for the first time, with an extra 42,888 expected to pack in when David Moyes’ first team debut there.
Monday’s test event at Bramley-Moore Dock represents a line in the sand for the history of Everton, marking the beginning of the club’s new era away from Goodison Park as they prepare to leave after 133 years. Expected to be transformative for Everton both on and off the pitch, Evertonians the world over will be jealous of the select few lucky enough to be sat in their brand-new stands for the very first time.
Journalist shares Everton Stadium footage ahead of test event
The Toffees’ new home has made the shorter wait worthwhile for some, even though fewer supporters than on a typical matchday are present at Bramley-Moore Dock for the test event on February 17.
As approximately 10,000 Evertonians begin to arrive, Liverpool Echo reporter Joe Thomas shared a video of the view from the South Stand of the new stadium on X. The video shows a panorama of the East, North, and West stands.
“Wow,” Thomas wrote as a caption for the video. Simply amazing. Observation from the South Stand as Everton’s new stadium being completed.
The building of steep stands to mimic Goodison’s frightening atmosphere has undoubtedly been successful, as four walls of royal blue gaze down on a pitch that will soon be utilized for the first time.
Bramley-Moore Dock debut marks new beginnings for Everton
Although Everton will be moving their long-standing stadium to a brand-new facility on Liverpool’s waterfront in the next summer, Thomas’ film will definitely pique interest.
The U18s game on Monday follows Moyes’ first team’s incredible run of play, which has separated the Blues from the Premier League relegation struggle and sparked confidence.
With just 13 games remaining, Evertonians can now look up and look forward to a new era in a brand-new stadium as they are now a massive 13 points clear of the bottom three.
Moyes and his team won’t set foot on the Bramley-Moore Dock turf until August, or possibly late July, but their recent success and a successful season finale will only raise the stakes.
As the Toffees get ready for what will likely be the most significant transformation in their history, a new era is rapidly approaching, yet Everton Stadium, as it currently exists, offers promise for a promising future.
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