Everton’s Goodison Park farewell - Some of the best moments at the ‘Grand Old Lady’ - video Dailymotion

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Goodison Park’s final Premier League match has now passed, closing a remarkable chapter in Everton’s 133-year history. The stadium, affectionately known as “The Grand Old Lady,” hosted 2,791 matches and more top-flight campaigns (118) than any other English ground, creating countless unforgettable memories along the way.

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00:00Goodison Park's final Premier League match has now passed, closing a remarkable chapter

00:08in Everton's 133-year history. The stadium, affectionately known as the Grand Old Lady,

00:15hosted 2,791 matches and more top-flight campaigns than any other English ground,

00:21creating countless unforgettable memories along the way.

00:25Club legend Colin Harvey, who played in a celebrated midfield alongside Alan Bourne and Howard Kendall,

00:31reflected on the magic of Goodison Park.

00:34It was the leading ground in the country, a 1966 World Cup venue and semi-final host.

00:40Playing there on the night was like being on stage.

00:44Harvey's most treasured memory came in April 1970, scoring the winning goal as Everton clinched the league title

00:50with a 2-0 victory over West Brom.

00:53We collected the trophy in the director's box and my dad was just outside.

00:58That made it even more special.

01:00Goodison was more than a stadium for Harvey.

01:03Growing up just behind the Gladys Street terrace, his father took him and his brother to matches,

01:10cementing a lifelong bond with the club and community.

01:14Over the decades, Goodison witnessed historic moments like Eusebio's 1966 World Cup hat-trick

01:21and Everton's famous 3-2 FA Cup comeback against Sheffield Wednesday the same year.

01:26For supporters like Steve and Jane Jones, the stadium has been the backdrop to family milestones,

01:32with stands like the Gladys Street End steeped in history and emotion.

01:36It's such an amazing ground and so much history is built into it and it's not just that it's a special ground as an Everton fan.

01:46I think it's a special ground for football, for English football, for world football even.

01:51Everton's farewell was emotional but the club confirmed Goodison Park will live on as the permanent home of Everton women,

02:00supporting the growth of the women's game.

02:03While Everton now embark on a new era at Bramley Moor Dock,

02:07the spirits and memories of Goodison Park will remain forever in the hearts of the Toffees.

Everton’s Goodison Park farewell - Some of the best moments at the ‘Grand Old Lady’

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