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New stadium becomes top goal for Everton FC

By Andrew Bounds

Published: November 23 2009 22:17 | Last updated: November 23 2009 22:17

Everton Football Club achieved record turnover last season but said it had little opportunity to increase revenue further – and remain competitive in the Premier League – without a controversial move to a new stadium.

Boosted by an appearance in the FA Cup final and a new marketing deal with Kitbag, the online retailer, Everton’s turnover for the year to May 31 totalled £79.7m ($132.4m), up from £75.7m, according to figures seen by the Financial Times.

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