Former Everton striker Tony Cottee has visited the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time.
Everton have welcomed a number of former players to the Hill Dickinson Stadium this season.
Gary Lineker was blown away by the Toffees’ new ground, and now Cottee has given his verdict.
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Speaking to Everton’s website, the 60-year-old said: “Obviously, all my memories and all my goals here are at Goodison, but I must admit, I’m really impressed with the stadium. It’s fantastic.
“It’s a football stadium, built for football and that’s the main thing. Some stadiums are built not always with just football in mind.”
West Ham fans were envious of the Hill Dickinson when they played David Moyes’ side back in September, as they’ve been very critical of their modern stadium.
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Tony Cottee says Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium is the best in the country
Cottee made a very bold claim about the 52,000-seater, and one that Everton fans will love.
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He stated that the Toffees now have the best ground in the country.
“I know they’re going to be doing other stuff here, which is great for the Club, but football should always be the main priority, and I think it’s been designed for the fans, which is so important.
“I was driving up from Essex and thinking what I am I going to feel like when I walk out … and it’s not disappointed.
“It’s a wonderful stadium and, for me, the best purpose-built football stadium in the country, in my opinion.”
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As Cottee referenced, Everton’s new stadium has significantly boosted commercial revenue, with the club projected to bank an extra £40m every season.
So, the move from Goodison Park was certainly needed, especially in the current PSR climate.
Cottee agrees with that notion: “The Club had to move on. Goodison was a great servant for the Football Club, but football’s changed, the world’s changed and we’re now in the 21st century and I think Everton had to make the move, they really did.”
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