While the old Leitch architecture gave the Goodison Park structure something unique, it also possesses something bricks and mortar simply cannot provide. Former Everton striker Andy Gray, who won the top-flight title, FA Cup and European Cup Winners' Cup, said: "We will leave Goodison Park. Goodison Park will never leave us."

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For 99 years, the criss-cross balcony motif that runs along the Bullens Road Stand has been the symbol of Goodison Park’s enduring charm. On Sunday, those season-ticket holders in the front row of the stand’s top tier will have one last opportunity to drape their flags and bang on the steel before Everton (the men’s team anyway) say goodbye.

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.

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

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.

Moyes in Everton celebration mood after leaving Goodison with 2-0 Southampton win 18/05/2025 Goodison Park, Liverpool, Uk