David Humphreys,Local Democracy Reporting Serviceand

Jenny Coleman,North West

BBC

Some disabled fans say parking at the new stadium is "unworkable"

Some Everton football fans with disabilities have said they are considering giving up their season tickets as they find access to the club's new stadium "a struggle".

Blues fans have been adjusting to life at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium after the men's team moved from Goodison Park last year.

However, some fans have said they were considering no longer going as they were finding accessibility, particularly around parking for blue badge holders, a real issue.

John Roberts, 77, who has arthritis and has been watching Everton since 1959, has had a season ticket for 20 years.

"I was excited to visit the new ground. It's obviously frustrating, it's a beautiful stadium but it wasn't built for people with blue badges," he said.

He described how taxi pick-up and drop-off restrictions were an issue as he can't walk more than a few yards without hip pain.

After the game, a wheelchair was organised for him to Regent Road, but he said...