And, we're off.....2016/17

[Deleted member 16999]

The main problem is the infrastructure it's just not there .
Lime st is the other side of the city
but when they built the arena it's fantastic so it shows it can be done.
I hope it goes ahead but the roads and rail will need real investment as most of the roads in Liverpool are shocking.

The Kings Dock is just over a mile from Lime St, Goodison is 2.5 miles, surely that's a positive?

 

[clubchamp98]

Thought a couple of the tackles by the utd players with both feet off the ground were straight reds.

Stamp by Rojo was a bit naughty.
Herrara is a central midfield player he has to make these challenges was a really soft yellow and red especially with some of the tackles in the second half.

Thought Utd defended well but Ibrahimovic being missing cost them they had no presence up front .

But once again it's all about the Refferee.

 

[Pin-seeker]

Only one result after the sending off. After that, the best team won.

10 men showing signs of fatigue never going to be a match for Chelsea.

Enjoyed watching Rojo. Thought he was immense and and made Costa look pathetic - Kante is the 'Guvnor' for Chelsea.

Pogba an easy target for cheap shots. Not the only one who was dead on his feet.

I wasn't only criticising Pogba for today,he's looked pretty average in a lot of games.
Due to the huge price tag I think it's inevitable that he's going to be scrutinised.

 

[Pin-seeker]

Chelsea Vs Spurs

Arsenal Vs City

That's City in the final.

 

[The Evertonian]

The main problem is the infrastructure it's just not there .
Lime st is the other side of the city
but when they built the arena it's fantastic so it shows it can be done.
I hope it goes ahead but the roads and rail will need real investment as most of the roads in Liverpool are shocking.

There is a disused underground railway station around 8-10 mins walk from BM dock which could be brought back in to service and I've heard rumours of trams being used to and from the city centre.

 

[Tashyboy]

That's City in the final.

Would of prefered Lincoln to make it a tight game.

 

[The Evertonian]

The Kings Dock is just over a mile from Lime St, Goodison is 2.5 miles, surely that's a positive?

The Kings Dock is adjacent to the Albert Dock in a very central location. They built the arena on it and the whole area has seen massive regeneration. But I don't understand, what has that got to do with Goodison?

 

[Bunkermagnet]

But once again it's all about the Refferee.

Don't really see what the ref could have done differently.Herrera was blatant with his first yellow, and stupid with his second. The ref could easily have carded Youngs, Valencia or any number of Utd players for man handling the ref, or dissent. Hazard and Costa have always been better than Tom Daley, but then Maureen never complained when he was their manager.....
Overall Utd were poor, and didn't deserve anything out of the game.

 

[clubchamp98]

The Kings Dock is just over a mile from Lime St, Goodison is 2.5 miles, surely that's a positive?

I know I live here but look what's in the way
Major city centre.

Do you think they could put an underground rail link to the dock.

Dought so it's overland unless all trains were through Central station, I know it's not far but it's very awkward.

on the other side is the Mersey so most traffic comes from Scotland road or from city centre./ Jamacia st.

I remember away games and walked to the grounds from main railway station.

Dont get me wrong it will be great for Everton and the city but I just think it's in the wrong place, but in a major city where is the right place.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

The Kings Dock is adjacent to the Albert Dock in a very central location. They built the arena on it and the whole area has seen massive regeneration. But I don't understand, what has that got to do with Goodison?

Ignore me, meant distance from BM to Goodison, not Kings!

 

[Deleted member 15344]

 

[Deleted member 16999]

I know I live here but look what's in the way
Tunnel entrances x2
Major city centre.

Do you think they could put an underground rail link to the dock.

Dought it as the tunnels would be in the way so it's overland unless all trains were through Central station then down Southport line I know it's not far but it's very awkward.

on the other side is the Mersey so most traffic comes from Scotland road or from city centre.

I remember away games and walked to the grounds from main railway station.

Dont get me wrong it will be great for Everton and the city but I just think it's in the wrong place, but in a major city where is the right place.

Surely they'd bring the football traffic off the end of the M57 then via seaforth and straight in, agreed it would be a nightmare for Police for those coming into Lime Street by train.

 

[The Evertonian]

I know I live here but look what's in the way
Tunnel entrances x2
Major city centre.

Do you think they could put an underground rail link to the dock.

Dought it as the tunnels would be in the way so it's overland unless all trains were through Central station then down Southport line I know it's not far but it's very awkward.

on the other side is the Mersey so most traffic comes from Scotland road or from city centre.

I remember away games and walked to the grounds from main railway station.

Dont get me wrong it will be great for Everton and the city but I just think it's in the wrong place, but in a major city where is the right place.

Well from a Blues point of view I think it's in the perfect location 'The Banks of the Royal Blue Mersey'. If, between Everton, the council and Peel holdings they can get their act together it could be the major regeneration that part of Town has needed for decades.

 

[huds1475]

I wasn't only criticising Pogba for today,he's looked pretty average in a lot of games.
Due to the huge price tag I think it's inevitable that he's going to be scrutinised.

General comment, not directed at you.

Agree with your second statment.

 

[clubchamp98]

Well from a Blues point of view I think it's in the perfect location 'The Banks of the Royal Blue Mersey'. If, between Everton, the council and Peel holdings they can get their act together it could be the major regeneration that part of Town has needed for decades.

The Royal Blue Mersey would you fancy a little swim in it.!

 

[sawtooth]

That's City in the final.

Yeah and Chelsea. Money matters.

 

[ColchesterFC]

Yeah and Chelsea. Money matters.

So how did Lincoln and Millwall get to the quarter-finals then? Do they have more money than Liverpool or the other PL clubs or Championship clubs that didn't get there? Time to let go of the money excuse. Arsenal have got over £200 million in cash in the bank. Their refusal to spend it is the problem not the fact that others have got more than them.

(P.S. This wasn't a dig at Liverpool, they were just the biggest club I could think of that weren't in the quarter finals this year)

 

[The Evertonian]

The Royal Blue Mersey would you fancy a little swim in it.!

No way Josè....its....errr, far too cold

 

[sawtooth]

So how did Lincoln and Millwall get to the quarter-finals then? Do they have more money than Liverpool or the other PL clubs or Championship clubs that didn't get there? Time to let go of the money excuse. Arsenal have got over £200 million in cash in the bank. Their refusal to spend it is the problem not the fact that others have got more than them.

(P.S. This wasn't a dig at Liverpool, they were just the biggest club I could think of that weren't in the quarter finals this year)

Last 4 has the two mega rich clubs,. It would have been 1234 in terms of finances had United not drawn Chelsea.

Maybe you're right, Arsenal should pay Sanchez and Ozil £300K a week each to keep those players and then add a few more like them?

Or not cave in to their obscene money demands? Why is £180K a week not good enough? Who can't live on that ?

No sorry I don't think we should spend money recklessly.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

But the whole area had been waiting on Liverpool FC for years to decide what they were going to do. Whether that be a ground move or a rebuild of Anfield.

Dont forget, when Liverpool planned to build on Stanley Park the council gave there backing. When Everton enquired about building on Walton Hall Park they were met with short shrift by the council, something to do with green space being used apparently. The last time I looked Stanley Park was definitely green and space.

This is my point, Previous leaders Inc Joe Anderson have managed the decline of that area by standing still and waiting for a multi million pound company to decide on what they want to do to suit themselves. This wasn't/isnt acceptable behaviour from council leaders in my view.

The council had allowed themselves to be held to ransom by LFC. Again for the people of that area this wasn't right.

As for Stanley park v Wally hall park debate, correct me if I'm wrong, the plans for the new stadium in Stanley park would've lost a 1/3rd of the park as opposed to the whole of Wally hall park going. Also there was a massive rejection from local residents and users of Wally hall park too.