Two years ago Everton’s Premier League status looked perilous amid financial strain and managerial churn. Fast forward and the club stands on the cusp of a historic relocation while enjoying cautious optimism. The turnaround began with Sean Dyche’s January 2024 appointment, tightening a porous defence. Survival battles persisted into spring 2024, but crucial wins over Nottingham Forest and Leicester secured safety. The board hired BDO to streamline wages and renegotiate transfer instalments, cutting annual losses from 90 million pounds to 34 million. Improved finances accelerated stadium construction despite global shipping delays. As steel rose on the waterfront, Everton posted a mid table finish in 2024 25, signalling tangible progress. Pivotal moments include Doucouré’s volley versus Bournemouth, the board’s academy centric recruitment, and Branthwaite’s emergence. Now crisis gives way to cautious excitement. The dockside ground promises new revenues, and Dyche’s pragmatic style suits the squad profile. Challenges remain-depth and debt-but Everton approach the coming season with stability unseen in years. Kick off at the docks will symbolise not just a move but proof the club weathered the storm.
