Danny Murphy gutted by Everton development despite what he’s heard – ‘I’m told…’

Everton face one of the busiest summers in their history as they prepare to leave Goodison Park.

David Moyes has a massive summer ahead as he aims to build on his successful first five months back at the Merseyside club.

Signings are expected to help improve the team, with Everton eyeing a move for Ipswich’s Liam Delap.

However, the biggest talking point of the summer is no doubt the Toffees’ move to their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. Yet, despite the excitement, Danny Murphy is unsure if Everton are making the right decision.

Murphy is ‘unsure’ if Everton’s new stadium will replicate the glory of Goodison Park

Everton’s final game at Goodison Park is set to take place next weekend when they face relegated Southampton.

The match will bring to an end a 133-year stay at the ground as they prepare to move to Bramley-Moore Dock.

Moving stadiums is always a controversial move, especially when you are leaving a ground as historic as Goodison Park.

Now, Murphy has expressed his doubts on whether the decision is a wise one, despite Everton’s efforts to replicate a similar style at the new ground.

He told Mail on Sunday, page 89, (11 May): “Everton are the latest club leaving their ancestral home for a new stadium and, while I appreciate the commercial reasoning, it saddens me as a football player, broadcaster and, most importantly, fan.

“In time, the new ground at Bramley-Moore Dock will create its own memories but, judging by what has happened at other clubs, I’m not sure it will ever replicate the glory of Goodison Park.”

He added: “I’m told it’s been designed with the seats as close to the pitch as they are at Goodison, rather than the gap which can make West Ham’s London Stadium feel relatively soulless.