It seems that Liverpool have played too many games already this season, as they finally qualified for the Champions League, after a shaky 1-1 draw with Haifa to take them through to the final stages. In their first game, they drew 1-1 away at Sheffield Utd. They do have injury concerns however - Jamie Carragher, John Arne Riise and Mohamed Sissoko are doubtful. West Ham have had a bright start to their Premiership campaign, winning 3-1 at home to Charlton and then drawing 1-1 away at Fulham. From the M57 as I drive to me old mans I can see Goodison on me left and the new ground would be visible on the right, 4 miles apart.
The fact that technically it's outside the city boundary ? is that really an issue. Does any one born and bred in Kirkby not consider themselves a scoucer ?
Having said that, I'm not sure I fancy the location, as I mentioned earlier, somewhere round Sandhills / the docks area strikes me there must be a location, the site in Kirkby has no great merit other than, no doubt, the Tesco cash.

One other concern I have, football has been riding on a surge of popularity for the last few years, close to 40,000 every game currently was most definitely some thing we only dreamed of in the mid 70's. I remember crowds of 18,000 for league games, 25-30,000 the average, 55,000 for the derby ! Are those days likely to return ? Do we need more than a 40,000 stadium.

This is probably the best time to play Liverpool, as they have a few injury doubts and may be fatigued by their trips midweek in the Champions League. However, I still think they'll win. Liverpool had a superb home record in the Premiership, and this being their opening game I'm sure they can muster the energy to put away a confident West Ham side.  i'm for the move , goodison has served well but we all know we can't stay .
we are in a position were tesco need everton to smooth knowsley council , knowsley council want everton in their borough , plus objective one monies we'll be getting a ground worth 100million plus for choice. too good an business venture to ignore . the ground will be half a mile outside the borough , surely this shouldn't disrupt a wonderful opportunity'

I no longer live there, I agree the finances probably dictate that it has to be Kirkby but with respect (I know you live there) I'd have liked to see a lovely stadium gracing the citys waterfront somewhere between the Pier Head and Seaforth, the area has such character in my opinion.
Pride Park I drive past regularly and it is built in the middle of nowhere, bland and uninteresting, I just hope we don't end up with a flat pack stadium.  The prospect of Everton leaving Liverpool to play in some bland retail park surrounded by a Tesco megastore is even for me, pretty horrible.
Moving is one thing, but moving to a an out of town site? I hope they reconsider. There's already too many of these bland sites in football. As someone mentioned, there is a lot of potential along the docks and even in the sandhills area which is served by a merseyrail station. Be a real shame if both Anfield and Goodison are gone in 10 years. And it'd be even worse if Everton have a new home before us!
i agree vs -kings dock was a wonderful opportunity missed . however , to say edge of kirkby is bland site in the middle of nowhere is notright imo, rail links ,connecting motorways it has a lot going for it . tesco will be built were the college is and the ground will be built were kirkby stadium stands now . a railway station just alongside the motorway will make the stadium easily accessible. more turnover , more hospitality , surely a good move. I do however ,share your concerns regarding our ability to fill the place , i'm old enough to remember the nine thousand at coventry and been able to runa nd jump when we got the last minute winner , shameful i know The Hammers have had a good start, however they have only played Charlton and Fulham, and Liverpool are a few levels above those teams. With Craig Bellamy in the side Liverpool have genuine pace in the side, and together with Pennant and Gonzalez, they have the added option of crosses into the box for Crouch. Liverpool can mix it up, although I'm sure West Ham can cause them problems. Bobby Zamora has three goals in his opening two games and he will be confident coming into this game. Liverpool should be able to outscore the London side this time round. Bet365 are offering odds of 1/2 for a Liverpool home win, and this is just about large enough for me to take. Take the £100 free bet that Bet365 offer and stick it on Liverpool @ 1/2 for a £150 profit!