Everton bid emotional farewell to Goodison Park
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"We talk about Hollywood scripts and this could not have been written any better," says former Premier League midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker on the final men's game at Goodison Park. Ex-Everton players returned to bid the Grand Old Lady a final farewell,
As Everton prepare to say farewell to Goodison, here are the details you need, plus a look at some of the key facts, stats, history and what the future holds for the famous stadium.
Why is Goodison Park closing? What will happen to Goodison Park? How big is Everton’s new stadium? How much did Everton’s new stadium cost to build? When will Everton be moving to the new stadium? What will the new stadium be called?
Former Everton captain and lifelong supporter Alan Stubbs says playing at Goodison Park was the "epitome" of his footballing career, as the Toffees prepare to bid farewell to a ground that he believes was "designed perfectly for a great atmosphere".
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Seamus Coleman delivered a speech to Everton’s players on the eve of the game against Southampton to remind them about the importance of signing off from Goodison Park in style. Members of David Moyes ’ squad were also shown a video of the club’s history to help them further understand why Sunday was such a big occasion.
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They came from every corner of the globe – almost as many without tickets as those with – to help write the last page of this chapter in Goodison Park’s storied 133-year history.
Wayne Rooney’s return to Goodison Park didn’t go too well as his post-match speech was interrupted by supporters. The former Blue was in attendance to say goodbye to the legendary stadium as it
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Extra.ie on MSNWatch: Goodison Park signs off in style with emotional violin rendition of ‘Z Cars’An emotional violin performance of Everton’s club anthem ‘Z Cars’ rang out around Goodison Park as the Toffees officially waved goodbye to their fabled home. Everton are set to move into Bramley Moore Dock – since renamed the Hill Dickinson Stadium for sponsorship reasons – next season under David Moyes.