Everton supporters are still adjusting to life away from their historic home.
While the new stadium has been widely praised, some fans say one particular matchday issue has become increasingly frustrating.
What have Everton fans said about new Hill Dickinson Stadium problem?
Supporters of Everton have complained about long queues for toilets inside the club’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium, with some claiming that certain facilities are “very poor” compared to Goodison Park.
This issue centres on the design of urinals in the new stadium. At their former home, trough-style urinals allowed multiple supporters to use the facilities simultaneously at half-time, meaning queues often moved quickly. However, at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, many areas feature individual urinals, which fans say slows the process significantly.
One supporter wrote: “I think bigger toilets. A lot of areas in the Hill Dickinson have tiny toilets which get really long lines at half-time, for example. It’s probably something they can’t change any time soon, but it’s an important point to make.”
Another fan claimed it was now “impossible to go to the toilet and get a snack” during the interval due to queues, while a third added: “I don’t remember queuing at Goodison for the loo, but the Hill Dickinson is very poor. Not anywhere near big enough.”
FGG says: A problem that could be quickly fixed at the Hill Dickinson Stadium
Modern venues like the Hill Dickinson Stadium are designed with premium hospitality, wider concourses and improved fan experiences in mind.
But the typical matchday supporter often wants the simplest of experiences, and having to queue for extended periods of time – unlike before – risks missing out on the action.
If Everton listens to these complaints, then it shouldn't be much of a fix at all, one that easily could be implemented before the next home game.