"Our primary concern, as you are aware, is that we feel that the club promised a world-class and effectively free stadium with the best transport links in the UK.We now know through the Tesco- led planning application that the stadium will only be a 'mid-level quality' stadium that could add a further £78m to the club’s existing debt. It’s our intention to have a debate on this regardless of whether it gets called in or not."
He said that, when fans vot- ed in favour of the move late last year, they were not in possession of all the facts. Mr Grayson, and the share- holders he represents, feel the transport links to a larger stadium are not good enough and could actually see small- er turnouts rather than the increased capacity the club wants.
He said: "The planning application states that a strict controlled parking zone will be enforced around the stad- ium, meaning in the majority of cases that those attending the game by car will have to walk for up to 90 minutes to get to and from their cars.
"We fail to see how these proposals will encourage existing supporters and attract new supporters to attend the ground."
Everton FC spokesman Ian Ross said: "The shareholders in question have contacted the club in- forming us they have the re- quired number of names to call an EGM. If they have amassed enough, then fine we will hold an EGM."
