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In pictures: Everton's Goodison Park goodbye | In pictures: Everton's Goodison Park goodbye |
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Emotions were high outside Goodison | |
The streets of Liverpool were awash with blue as Everton fans said a final farewell to Goodison Park. | The streets of Liverpool were awash with blue as Everton fans said a final farewell to Goodison Park. |
The famous football club's stadium hosted its final home fixture with Sunday's clash with Southampton, a ritual that has played out since 1886. | The famous football club's stadium hosted its final home fixture with Sunday's clash with Southampton, a ritual that has played out since 1886. |
Here is a selection of striking images from a day to remember for the Toffees fans and the city as a whole. | Here is a selection of striking images from a day to remember for the Toffees fans and the city as a whole. |
Supporters applauded during the club's emotional last match at Goodison Park | |
Everton fans had many farewell messages for their beloved ground | Everton fans had many farewell messages for their beloved ground |
Everton fans were in high spirits outside the stadium | Everton fans were in high spirits outside the stadium |
Many fans took their usual walk through city streets to the ground | Many fans took their usual walk through city streets to the ground |
Family and friends came together in the sunshine to celebrate | |
The air turned blue with flares ahead of kick-off | The air turned blue with flares ahead of kick-off |
An Everton fan handed out sweets in the spirit of the club's fabled toffee lady | An Everton fan handed out sweets in the spirit of the club's fabled toffee lady |
Manager David Moyes guided his team to a 2-0 win over Southampton | Manager David Moyes guided his team to a 2-0 win over Southampton |
Fans flooded an entire street near the ground | |
A day of celebrations unfolded | A day of celebrations unfolded |
Nearby pubs hosted match-day supporters | Nearby pubs hosted match-day supporters |
One fan certainly won't be forgetting the club's traditional home | One fan certainly won't be forgetting the club's traditional home |
Goodison Park was the home of the Toffees for 133 years | |
The final whistle brought tears to the eyes of one supporter | The final whistle brought tears to the eyes of one supporter |
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