Everton are set to leave Goodison Park for the new stadium on Bramley-Moore Dock at the end of the season.
Goodison Park has served as Everton’s home for 133 years and it’s believed to be one of England’s oldest major stadiums.
The character-rich ground has staged a number of world class players over the years, including the likes of Dixie Dean, Neville Southall and more recently Wayne Rooney, to name a few.
Goodison was also a venue for the 1966 World Cup and it became a good luck charm for Portugal’s star player Eusebio.
Six of his nine goals that tournament came at the Toffees’ ground, so when he returned decades later in 2009, it certainly brought back some happy memories as he waxed lyrical about the place.
Eusebio once said Goodison Park is the best stadium in the world
Eusebio returned to Merseyside in 2009 when his former club Benfica defeated Everton 2-0 in the Europa League.
Upon his return, the footballing great told the media that Goodison was the best ground he ever played at during his glittering career.
“Sorry, I don’t speak good English,” Eusebio said.
“But today for me, for my family, it’s a good day, for Benfica to play here. This stadium for me is the best stadium in my playing life.”
The 1965 Ballon d’Or winner also played at the likes of Wembley and Old Trafford, but neither came close to his love for Goodison.
Everton only have seven Premier League games left at Goodison Park
The curtain is beginning to draw at Goodison Park, as Everton only have seven Premier League games left to play there.
The final Merseyside derby will be played tomorrow in what’s set to be an emotional but vociferous atmosphere.
Arne Slot has already been warned about Everton’s home support ahead of the crunch clash but he insists his players are ready.
David Moyes will be hopeful his side can produce a performance to remember and one worthy of signing off at Goodison.
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