Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium woes continued on Tuesday night as Bournemouth left with all three points.
After beating Fulham at the weekend, this was a chance for Everton to push on further.
But, despite going a goal ahead through Iliman Ndiaye, Everton fell to defeat at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Rayan and Amine Adli scoring for the visitors.
What would your message to David Moyes be after another loss at home? 😫
He seemed fairly pleased with his players despite the defeat 😬
David Moyes' response on Everton's form at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
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Everton then saw Jake O’Brien sent off for denial of a goalscoring opportunity.
Despite losing O’Brien, Everton did apply some late pressure, but a resolute Bournemouth backline saw the Cherries leave with a win.
The result has only increased the focus on the Hill Dickinson Stadium and how Everton appear to be really struggling at their new home.
After the game, Bournemouth midfielder Ryan Christie gave his thoughts about the stadium after his first visit.
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Ryan Christie felt strong Hill Dickinson Stadium atmosphere
Ryan Christie playing for Bournemouth.
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Everton have now gone six games without a win at the Hill Dickinson.
After a promising start following the move from Goodison Park, the Toffees have suddenly started to struggle and many are at a loss as to why.
Some have questioned whether the atmosphere has played a part.
Goodison was known for being intimidating, but potentially this is not currently the case at HDS.
For Ryan Christie though, the atmosphere was actually impressive and he found it a tough place to play.
What is going so wrong at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for Everton? 😳
It is now less than one win in every three following the loss against Bournemouth… 😤
A general exterior view of Hill Dickinson Stadium ahead of the Premier League match between Everton and Bournemouth.
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He told Premier League Productions (via Bournemouth Echo): “Brilliant result, obviously we’re delighted
“Such a hard place to come, and they create such a kind of hostile atmosphere and it’s tough. And I think you saw that even they go down to ten men and still dominate the game and make us defend our box.”
David Moyes’ latest response about Hill Dickinson struggles
Moyes was again asked about Everton’s current struggles at the Hill Dickinson Stadium after the loss to Bournemouth in his post-match press conference.
But the manager didn’t point to any atmosphere problems.
He merely puts it down to other teams being strong. He said: “Playing good teams in the Premier League. We’re playing them away from home as well. But we’re playing good teams. Bournemouth are a good team.”
In the build up to the game though, Moyes had suggested that visiting teams may enjoy coming to Hill Dickinson, perhaps suggesting he feels there is a lack of a fear factor.
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