Stadiums in the Premier League are being renovated or built with increasing frequency. Everton, whose venue is no longer the newest, does not want to be worse than the competition. However, there are everlasting memories of fans associated with Goodison Park. How will their lives change in terms of the stadium in the near future?

Goodison Park

As one of the founding members of the football league, Everton FC will celebrate 150 years of existence in 2028. Throughout this period, some of the greatest ever players have graced the pitch at Goodison Park. Former Everton stars like Gary Lineker, Neville Southall, Dixie Dean, Wayne Rooney, and Alan Ball were all considered some of the best players in the world when they donned the royal blue jersey. However, international stars like Pele, Eusebio, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Thierry Henry have all played at Goodison Park, one of the most traditional grounds anywhere in the country.

Despite its rich history, Goodison Park is a relic of times gone by, with thousands of seats within the stadium suffering from obstructed views and the wooden stands showing wear and tear. While some might argue the traditional, working-class roots of football shouldn't be forgotten, the game is changing, and it is now a multi-billion dollar global enterprise that brings in hundreds of millions of people.

With a potential points deduction looming over the club, it could be a perfect storm and a complete disaster if they were to be relegated before the unveiling of the new ground. Although the sports bookmakers believe Everton will avoid the drop this year, given that they've looked a lot more solid than the three promoted clubs, a deduction will propel them as sports betting favourites for the drop. Expert betting tips cover some of the potential value in the market. With Everton outside of the relegation markets, this is one betting market that could have legs if they do find themselves on the receiving end of such a significant punishment.

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Everton's new ground will be one of the best in the country, already earmarked as a host ground for Euro 2028 games. The stadium will seat over 52,000 people on the banks of the River Mersey. Many believe it could galvanize the area and the club to forget the turbulence and tumultuous nature of the last two decades. Irrespective of any points deduction, so long as the Blues can avoid the drop this season, there will be a real onus to put the Goodison Park era to bed and get their new generation off to a strong start.

Compared to last season, despite the shaky start on paper, Everton has been unlucky, with many analysts under the impression that they should have more points. Having picked up a win against West Ham and unlucky not to get three points against Brighton, they are playing like a team that should have enough to avoid the drop. Sean Dyche is beginning to implement his philosophy, and it could signal a fork in the road for the club if they can keep up this momentum.

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New Stadium - A Curse Or A Blessing?

Over the last 30 years, Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Sunderland are some of the teams that have moved to a new stadium. Despite the initial adjustment, it has clearly paid off for City, who have developed the surrounding area and become one of the biggest sporting organisations on the planet. Sunderland is an example of a team that has suffered since moving stadiums, and their relegation and disastrous financial mismanagement have caused them to sail down the football divisions and struggle to balance the cost of a new stadium and relegation.

For Everton, it could be a similar story if they lose their status as a top-flight club. In many ways, they're in a dire financial position, even without being relegated, so relegation would be a complete disaster. The new Everton Stadium will galvanize the club, and you'd anticipate that if Dyche can continue implementing his style and they can keep hold of key players that Everton could turn a corner. However, they need to be extremely careful that they maintain their presence in the Premier League and continue stringing together more consistent performances.

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