This place means everything to us. I first came to Goodison Park in 1979 with my dad and I come now with my brothers and our families. He passed Everton on to us and we’ve passed it on to the next generation.
This place brings the family together and brings friends together. We’ve come here every two weeks for decades and I can assure you that you will never find a football ground like this again. It’s unique and beautiful.
There’s a reason why we call her the ‘Grand Old Lady’ because it’s everything a football ground should be.
I know everybody says it, but my favourite memory was that night against Bayern Munich in 1985, when the Gwladys Street stand literally sucked the ball into the net.
Nights like those showed you the power of Goodison and even this season, in the draw with Liverpool when James Tarkowski scored a late equaliser, it was a reminder of what we are capable of.
Of course, we are all emotional. I cried three times before and during the game and I’m sure I’ll cry again, because this place is a part of my life, where so many memories have been made.
Everton supporters bit an emotional farewell to their beloved Goodison Park on Sunday
This was a place that brought friends and family together and will always be remembered
If you’re not a football fan, you’ll never understand it. My dad taught us to support Everton, but it wasn’t just that. It’s about values and principles and looking after one another.
It’s up to each of us now to make sure we don’t lose any of our tradition and passion with the move.
We must take everything out of here, bottle it and take it to the Mersey, because it’s time for Everton to move forward.
