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Everton Football Club’s spectacular new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock is nearing completion and is poised to be a fitting successor to Goodison Park. The state-of-the-art football venue on Liverpool’s waterfront has undergone some minor last-minute adjustments, according to sources.
Stadium Tweaks at Bramley-Moore Dock
It has emerged that former manager Sean Dyche was not initially consulted regarding the design of the 52,888-capacity ground, situated on the banks of the River Mersey. Following Dyche’s departure, club officials noted the apparent omission of a dedicated coaches’ room within the stadium layout.
This oversight has since been addressed and corrected. However, one aspect of the stadium design that remains unchanged is the players’ walkway from the dressing room to the pitch.
Players’ Pitch Access Route
A video, purportedly taken by a construction worker at the impressive site, seemingly depicts a lengthy matchday route for the Everton team and their rivals. The footage suggests players will have to navigate through as many as five sets of doors before reaching the field of play.
This unusual design feature prompted one Everton supporter to quip about the potential implications for player fitness, joking, ‘With our current injury list, we might need to have the medical staff permanently stationed along the route!’
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Mohamed Salah’s Filming Fuels Contract Speculation
Across the city at Albert Dock, Liverpool supporters became excited when Mohamed Salah, the celebrated forward, was seen engaged in filming activities. With Salah’s current contract set to expire at the end of the season, and amid significant interest from Saudi Arabian clubs, sightings of the Egyptian star triggered speculation about his future at Anfield.
A photograph of Salah, clad in Liverpool kit and in front of cameras, ignited rumours that a new contract agreement had been finalized and was being announced.
Commercial Appearance Clarifies Salah’s Activity
However, it was subsequently revealed that Salah’s presence at Albert Dock was for a promotional appearance on behalf of one of Liverpool’s commercial partners. He was participating in a project with children from the LFC Foundation and AXA Insurance aboard a marine biodiversity research vessel.
Chelsea’s Controversial Women’s Team Sale
Chelsea Football Club recently attracted attention following reports that they had sold their women’s team to a parent company. This move is understood to be an attempt to improve their financial position and comply with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules.
Aston Villa are also reportedly considering a similar strategy. Sources indicate that at least one other top-flight club is actively exploring the viability of this approach, a development that could potentially cause further complications and embarrassment for Premier League authorities.
Premier League Reviewing Chelsea’s Valuation
Chelsea reportedly valued their women’s team at £200 million in the transaction. However, the women’s team recorded a loss of £8.7 million on revenues of £11 million in the 2023-24 financial year. The Premier League is currently scrutinizing this financial valuation as part of their assessment.
Troy Deeney’s Press Room Pep Talk
Troy Deeney, known for his outspoken personality, immediately made his presence felt while on talkSPORT duty at Portman Road for Wolves’ match against Ipswich.
Upon entering a notably subdued press working area, where the atmosphere was far from celebratory, Deeney shattered the silence with a loud and humorous reminder of the privileges of their profession.
“We’re Paid to Watch Football!”
‘Cheer up, everyone!’ he exclaimed in a booming voice. ‘We are at a Premier League football match today, and, let’s not forget, we are being paid to watch it!’ Deeney’s impromptu address served as a reminder of his motivational skills, even if his audience was now comprised of journalists rather than teammates.
Masters Golf Coverage Expanded by Sky Sports
The growing popularity of the Masters golf tournament has led Sky Sports to significantly increase their broadcast output for the upcoming Major championship weekend.
The sports broadcaster will provide 14 hours of live coverage over Saturday and Sunday as the renowned tournament reaches its climax. A special two-hour preview show, entitled ‘Masters Build Up,’ will air each weekend day from 3pm to 5pm, providing updates on the early action and building anticipation for the leading contenders as they take to the course.
Michael Johnson’s Athletics League Faces Early Challenges
Michael Johnson’s ambitious new athletics league, Grand Slam Track, has experienced a slow start. Poor spectator numbers on the opening day of the event in Kingston, Jamaica, prompted organizers to distribute complimentary tickets for the second day of competition.
Eyewitness accounts suggest that fewer than 4,000 spectators were present in Kingston for the inaugural event of the American Olympic champion’s league. The competition aims to attract the world’s elite track and field athletes with a substantial prize fund of nearly £10 million.