Ndiaye double marks the end for Goodison Park

Today the World is undeniably Blue and long may it always be the case. Blues victory, mega party, relishh the memories. COYB

Live TV coverage for those who can't be there starts at 11 am BST on TNT Sports 1

Audio coverage from 10 am BST can be heard on BBC Radio Merseyside, via BBC Sounds

Everton fans watching the game against Southampton on will have to watch the on-pitch celebration and 'End of an Era' ceremony following the game on the Red Button (TNT Sports 7) on Discovery+ and YouTube. It will not be televised on TNT Sports 1 after 2:50 pm BST.

Around the ground looks incredible.

Enjoy the game, those lucky enough to attend the game.

Let's leave Goodison with a superlative display. NSNO

Time for a bit more rabble-rousing before the football!

Can we please sub off Doucoure?

We showed a lot more movement and yes the two disallowed were offside and I thought that the third, our second, was also but I'd have to watch that replay a few more times to see what actually happened.

Only need six more now and a scoreboard with Royle, Ndiaye, Royle, Ndiaye a few more times to recall that snowy day.

I might have liked to see Chermiti and Iroegbunam getting a few minutes, the future meeting the past?

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I agree we should have seen something of Chermiti and Iroegbunam instead of Doucoure who was poor again.

Calvert-Lewin should have scored and a better striker would have stayed on his feet even if his arm was being held.

We got to The Bramley Moore pub just in time for the second goal and to usher in the new era. Amazing atmosphere in there too.

I'm very emotional but also excited. We , and I mean fucking must, grasp this opportunity and move forward. Let's have European football, cup wins, and everything in between, all down at ‘The Hill'.

Lots of love going out to all you Blues.

UTFT!!!!!

A fitting end for Goodison.

At least we secured another 3 valuable points.

Had to wait for 6 minutes whilst VAR told them the second goal wasn't offside from a corner.

Doucoure and Young really confirmed why they're not required. Good luck to them both.

Might have been McNeil's worst game in blue. He struggled badly. But there's a place for him when he's fully fit.

I was half expecting Seamus to retire post match.

Thoughts have been on this game for a while. Next week really doesn't register for me. It's all about the future.

What VAR were looking at is anyone's guess.

Adrian Heath, Derek Mountfield, Neil Pointon, Neville Southall, John Bailey, Pat van den Hauwe, Ian Snodin, Gary Stevens, Kevin Richardson, Wayne Clarke, Paul Wilkinson, Neil Adams, Paul Bracewell, Trevor Steven, Alan Harper, Mark Higgins, Peter Reid and Andy Gray. Tim Cahill, Phil Jagielka, Leon Osman, Wayne Rooney, Big Dunc, Stephen Naismith, James McFaddyn, Danny Cademateri, Franny Jeffers, Michael Ball.

Anders Limpar, Paul Rideout, Joe Parkinson, Barry Horne, Graham Stuart, Matt Jackson and Dave Watson.

How could you miss the great Kevin Sheedy! Just wondering why Rats wasn't there.

I managed to shake Andy Gray's hand on Walton Lane, great day.

I also missed the GOAT... Oumar Niasse!

Very emotional day, but it is time to move forward and our barren spell won't last forever... just look at Palace yesterday.

On the flip side, seeing Mike Pejic still with his long brown hair and John Bailey in his shorts made up for Paul McCartney not showing up!

Phil Neville did a piece that was on the big screen before the ex-players came out. He couldn't make it as coaching in the US.

A lot of them looked like they stopped exercising the minute they retired.

This would be a great achievement for Moyes and worth a lot extra money.

Come on, Blues – let's do all we can to get Newcastle into the Europa next year, no-one deserves it more.

Michael Keane was just superb when he came on. I really hope we give him a season. We are very short of players and would be insane not to offer Doucoure a season while we sort things out.

I'm trying to say it's the club of Everton we follow, not the ground. Sorry to see Goodison go, great memories, not my dad doing his very annoying whistle of charge he called it. Glad to see Goodison will remain in some capacity and hope to see the blues at BMD.

I'd keep Moyes for a bit too. He's done very well.

I completely agree with both statements

I must have missed both!

Probably still fascinated at Mike Pejic's flowing brown locks.

A tough game to finish next Sunday, but it's mission accomplished in staying in the Premier League and moving on to our new stadium. Well done all concerned.

Shocking: Mr. Gaynes on the Live Forum when the solo trumpet was playing ZCars: Mr. Gaynes, 'what's that anthem?'

Amusing: John Bailey in that hat.

Sensational: Everyone who was there, inside and outside.

Great to see toddlers with their parents and grandparents. The new generation of Evertonians already made.

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Coleman is a truly humble. Pickford is definitely attached to the supporters. Duncan Ferguson couldn't contain himself. He looked like he wanted to be in the Gwladys Street. And Rooney took the banter well when the Gwladys Street interrupted him with "Manchester is full of shit", responding with "I am a fucking Scouser you know!!!"

As they came on, they all got a good reception, past and present.

Moyes spoke well.

Peter, yes, the acoustics and speaker systems got a bit ropey on occasions. The violinist was great and moving.

That was a touch of class that smile, Danny. In less than a minute the fans were singing 'Rooney'. That was a lovely moment.

Does Stuart Barlow win the 'Old Lady Old Players Worse for Wear' trophy?

Thanks Steve.

Sad to see no sign of Colin Harvey today. Many notable exceptions. Lyons, Latchford, Ratcliffe, Hinchcliffe and others. I hope they are well.

Kendall, Ball, King, Campbell, Speed, Ablett, Labone and others of our club that left us too soon – I thought about you all today.

I imagine that Mick was not well enough to travel all that way. But Kevin Ratcliffe was filmed with Barry Horne last week at The Old Lady.

Career, reputation, and airbrushed from history.

Mid-table is a fecking miracle.

Onwards and upwards down on the banks of the Royal Blue Mersey (RBM Stadium!)

What sporting advantage, for fuck's sake?

Great to see all the legends, some who where interviewed by Gethin Jones, who done a great job, Just wished someone over the tannoy would have told the crowd to shut up while interviewing, instead of, he hates Newcastle and he hates the shite, 60 grand, 60 grand 20 fucking times.

The lady who played the violin was brilliant. seen her in her doorway during Covid playing Z-Cars. Brilliant.

Where was Colin Harvey?

Nice enough write up in the Guardian. That last line.

I didn't watch neither the pre/post game celebration. Nor the game itself. I prefer to keep my memories of Goodison as a vibrant, raucous arena of noise.

In fact, this evening I watched the Bayern Munich game on YouTube. That's how I want to remember Goodison: A wall of noise and happiness.

Well done to all those who participated. I salute you. I hope we can bring the ‘Goodison Roar' to BMD or as some wag on instagram called it, The Big Dick.

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Love and thanks to Anthony Clarke (RIP), Colin Fitzpatrick, Dave Kelly, and Tony Kelly (RIP).

We Evertonians should fall on our knees now and then to give thanks for swerving the greatest ever Evertonians foul and corrupt design to move us to that “glorified cow shed built in a small town outside Liverpool”.

It would have been lovely if Anthony and Tony had lived to see this day.

Although he deserved a mention, as it would've seemed disingenuous to omit it, I'm glad it was Tim Cahill who mentioned the Divider in Chief, and it got an acknowledgement from the crowd.

I was surprised to see some of the former players. Radzinski, after he bad-mouthed the club when he left (though he did apologise a couple of years later). Big Nev as I didn't think he did reunions (he was notably absent last year when the 84 squad had a reunion pre-Christmas. Was good to see Sharpey made his peace with things. He never was a smiler.

Someone mentioned Jigsaw Barlow? Didn't he become a taxi driver in Warrington or Wigan? Last time I saw him was when I worked in the sponsors lounge. There was a door in the kitchen that used to open up to the players tunnel (so I'd stand there as they lined up, cheer the Blues, give it loads to the oppo). Some players not on match duty would sometimes pop in, to see if they could get a bite to eat.

As waiters we wore black trousers, white shirt, bow tie. Jigsaw came in via the players tunnel, wearing black trousers, white shirt. The chef was stressed as his assistant was late, so he barked at him to get washing the lettuces, and chopping veg. Which Jigsaw duly did with gusto. It was only when I walked in I asked Rex (RIP, who had no interest in football) "I see we're roping in players now?" Rex, horrified, asked Stuart if he was indeed a player. "Yes, I only came in to see if I could get a sandwich!"

James McFadden was on the same table with him but he stayed facing the wall and didn't interact.

I'm not a Moyes fan but he spoke well, and has my full support in what he said.

One memory I will retain is how blue the crowd looked. Obviously the shirts stood out in the sunshine but the free scarves were a brilliant idea. Scousers don't normally tend to do fashion trends at matches (inflatables, banners etc) but I really hope we keep the scarves at Bramley-Moore. Not ridiculous half and half scarves like the tourists wear across the park (won't be able to use that phrase in future). They really added to the occasion in my opinion.

It would have been easy, after the 'oh Manchester' chant to go into a media trained response. He didn't. He saw it for what it was - a fairly good natured ribbing, and he responded with an honesty that you couldn't argue with.

We've had our ups and downs. Every family does, doesn't it?

You also have to mention, in my opinion, Tom Hughes.

I have never met the man but I thought he put KEIOC point of over very well.

Yes, everyone who formed KEIOC should be remembered and given a vote of thanks for preserving our club's stay in Liverpool.

I knew Tony Kelly and his family — all massive Blues — with Tony a lovely character who could entertain you without ever mentioning Everton!

Inside the envelope was two tickets for yesterday's game for any deserving fans that Dave chose to give them to.

Maybe those tickets came from the new owners!

There's a video on YouTube made by a Southampton fan which sees Speedo Mick outside the ground.

He's the same age as my son, pretty much the same age as Messi and Ronaldo and 3 months younger than Ashley Young. Absolute criminal waste of talent.

Memories, that never leave - many great and a lot of ones remembered for losing the game.

But this is Everton.

Now David Moyes, and Angus and his team have their work cut out to recruit imho a minimum of x6 signings to improve this squad.

A great thanks to the Old Lady and brilliant atmosphere.

It won't be the same as at BMD or the Hill Dickinson Stadium... it will take years to get it's own unique atmosphere and psyche.

Long live Goodison Park and UTFTs!

As for Goodison itself, the ladies will be playing there and possibly U21s so, for me, I'll get over there. It obviously won't have that same buzz but that's down to the fans. Go there and take in the memories and enjoy the game. Spoilt for choice really: two grounds to go to — here's to the future of both grounds.

I thought the same thing with Rooney and the Street End. I hope that buried the hatchet in some way as well.

Personally I hold zero ill will towards Rooney and all the stuff that went on with Man Utd. Good luck to him. He left and became the top scorer for Man Utd and England and we can't exactly argue with that.

He's a Blue, always will be.

I always thought about how many matches and special days and nights I would miss at Goodison when I died but now I will rest in peace as they say because no one will score a better goal than Alex Young against Tottenham in 1963, there will never be a more hateful atmosphere than the day we played Leeds and they tried to injure as many of our players as possible until the referee took both teams off.

There will never be anyone standing on Deep Snow taken from the pitch and put around the inside of the Goodison Road terrace for the Cup game against non-league Kings Lynn.

Bayern Munich night will never be surpassed, it's up to Bramley-Moore Dock now to live up to that reputation. In a few years time, I will be gone, just like Goodison, but both of us will have unbelievable memories.

Peter Reid, was saying something similar and his words throughout the last week made me think that he understands Everton and the fans more than anyone.

So many memories… I remembered Tony Kelly, whilst talking to his daughter yesterday, and it was sad to read AJ getting mentioned because he was a good man who was taken way too soon.

I listened to Duncan Ferguson talking in one of the pubs, and smiled at one of my mates who said, "I'll meet yers in town because I can't sit here listening to this fella".

A special day, for a special football club. Like Andy Gray said, Goodison will never leave us – even though I'm personally glad that we are finally moving on.

Forgetting where I was, I came out of the Ten Streets Social Club at about 1 o'clock this morning and one of my mate's said "It looks fuckin brilliant that, doesn't it?"

"What does?" I asked.

And he said, "That fuckin ground in front of yer, all lit up in blue!"

I have never blamed him for leaving and my biggest regret about the whole day was that he had been an Everton player in the first place.

What a player but a part of me has always believed that we would have never had to endure Bill Kenwright for so long if he never had such a great asset to sell.

“I listened to Duncan Ferguson, talking in one of the pubs, and smiled at one of my mates who said, I’ll meet yers in town, because I can’t sit here listening to this fella”.

This tickled me Tony. I thought Ferguson was embarrassing in much of what he said and did on the pitch yesterday. Naturally, I’ll get this he’s infectious, blue through and through, legend, dead emotional, thrown back at me. It somtimese seems that he is of the opinion that he has effortlessly slipped into the best and loudest blue. There was a surfeit of class amongst those old players yesterday but Ferguson was not part of that.

Rooney who I have never said a bad word about was superb yesterday standing right in front of the Street End. He handled it all beautifully. Just a shame that he had a clown standing next to him.

Great to see you again yesterday. Sorry I couldn't hang around, I had to get back in the car for the dog.

I always think a combination of Rooney's lifestyle and having played a lot of football at age groups above his own and then professional since the age of 16 contributed to his legs going by the time he came back to us. What was he then? Age 31? You could still see he had it, but the legs wouldn't do it.

There was an interview at the time both he and Ronaldo. I can't remember who with, but the view was that Rooney was technically better, but Ronaldo looked after himself and was driven to improve as a player. Rooney it seems, relied on his natural ability.

Far be it from me to criticise someone who has achieved just about everything in the game at the highest level, but if it was possible, he could have been better. That may sound stupid, but he was that good.

All great great Blues who worked tirelessly to do what it said on the tin, which let's face it if Kenwright had his way would have us having playing in Kirkby, as Tony said.

As for yesterday, a day that'll stay with me forever – absolutely brilliant from start to finish. I didn't hang around to see the celebrations so I watched them in the Harlech.

His book is absolutely fantastic talking about his life story.

A great guy. I love him to bits

Me? There are so many more important and worthwhile lives to read about I believe. Thousands and thousands. I'm currently reading a biography of Thom Gunn but that's my choice.

I am much more emotional today when looking back at the events of yesterday. Unfortunately, the sound system in the Top Balcony appeared to be overcome by emotion too and it was a struggle at times. Great to hear the violin again on social media today - fantastic moment that really up the event in one.

I see that Merseyside Police have been very complimentary today and stated it was the largest gathering of people in one place that they have ever had to police. Does anyone know how many were there? 150,000? Or more?

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Jen Williams from Park End: Mums bucket list wish was to go to Goodision before we moved to the new stadium. She has terminal cancer and was vulnerable to infections. Everton gave us 3 seats free of charge and she fulfilled her wish. Thank you Everton. COYB ⚽️💙

Neil, I bet it did hit you hard Sunday mate. I'm glad that you got to say goodbye with top mates. Ah, the Crown. Was drinking there before we got the coach to Rotterdam. Memories mean everything Neil, don't they.

The highest reports of numbers around The Old Lady that I've seen is 10,000 - I'm assuming that's while the game was on but seems on the low side.

I reckon there were many more people outside of the ground which, when I went in at approx 11:30, was almost full. 10,000 is definitely too low but difficult to say how many altogether.

Autobiography and history are my favourite books.

I’ve just reading ‘the making of the modern Middle East’ by Jeremy Bowen’ and its very interesting.

When I analyse this period then I come to the conclusion that Big Duncan epitomises this more than anyone.

A great player but nowhere near often enough, and I’m sure he would be the first to admit that his great social life, definitely got in the way of him having a much better and much more successful individual career?

I know I’m speaking for myself but when was the last time us Evertonians, went to Goodison, expecting to be genuinely entertained?

I don’t go as much but it’s been out of duty, as much as anything else. Sunday, once again told me something I already know about our great football club though.

Everton is definitely waiting to happen, a few people commented about imagining what it will be like when we win something again, but I was already passed this with my thoughts being about getting a manager, who can get Everton, constantly playing on the front foot.

Moyes spoke well, Moyes has done a good job and put our squad into a much better position than anyone expected when he arrived, but has he got it in his locker to get us playing “the Everton way”

What’s the Everton way? I’ve only witnessed two successful teams in my fifty years of watching and both of those teams, won the battle first

It’s not rocket science and it’s not really the Everton way, but rather a winners way.

I like the fact he admits he messed up.

He did help us win our last trophy.

Look I think Duncan was a great football player when he wanted to be, but it just wasn’t often enough, and I think the same about my club Everton.

We are a club with a long and illustrious history, but it’s a long time since we had people inside our club whose only desire was to make Everton great again.

That’s my point Ryan, and it’s about time it changed for the people who “showed everyone” why Everton, can once again be a genuinely great club again in the future, on Sunday

I've said it many times. I understand why Duncan was idolised by a generation who clung onto having someone to believe in. And that is not a criticism. I care deeply for our younger supporters who have seen nothing. Forget the likes of me and the elders, you only have to look at the faces of those kids on Sunday to understand that this club is engrained into us.

They have hope, we have what some would call unrealistic expectations. They are not, because we know what Everton can be and will be again. I really feel for the generation who only remember the 90s and 2000s. They have had nothing, hence their cautious approach. It's been beaten into them and it isn't their fault. Listen to the old ones, we're not deluded. And watch those kids. Believe.

Apologies for the emotional outburst. Back on track. Duncan was a very good footballer, who didn't get credit for that. Most looked at his height and thought target man. He was actually good with the ball at his feet.

For me, he gave us great moments, but equally disappointed.

Admittedly, playing in an era when we were mostly awful. He always struck me as a reluctant footballer. On his day brilliant and despite his obvious passion, other days, he didn't seem to want to be there.

I can't slate a player for injuries, I know enough about them myself. But also his discipline let him down, which always costs your team. Yes, you need aggression, but, like in the boxing ring, it has to be controlled aggression.

Opposition players knew his temperament and targeted him because they knew they would get a reaction. The players amongst us know that is the oldest trick in the book.

In essence, he just didn't live up to his potential in my view.

On Moyes. Well, where do I start? Grateful for the job he did when he first came in. Gave us hope, built some decent teams, almost won a trophy. Nearly is a key word there. A good manager, but a nearly manager. Seemed to bottle it when it mattered. He stayed too long and if the club had had decent leadership, once they realised we could have something here, they would or should have changed it. He wasn't the person to take us to the next level. And yes, he was operating under constrained circumstances, I get that.

I was disappointed when we reappointed him, but credit where due, he performed and we again, can be grateful. He exceeded my expectations.

He now has the chance to push on and meet our expectations. Can he do that? I'll be open, I'm not convinced. With the right backing, he will get us into a better position. And don't get me wrong, nothing would please me more than to see him succeed. despite my reservations.

But the position I want us to be in is a winning position, not a nearly or almost position. When I saw those 60s and 80s players walk on the pitch on Sunday, I was filled with joy, with a tinge of sadness. That's the Everton we want and they have set the benchmark. That is what we should aspire to be. Not glorifying the odd win over Liverpool or Manchester United and consider it success, even though I celebrate as much as anyone.

Crystal Palace was one of the best nights I've witnessed at Goodison. But I didn't celebrate avoiding failure. It was sheer emotional relief. Everton should not be in that position.

When we won our 9th league title, I was at Anfield weeks before we clinched it. Sheedy scored his trademark pearler of a free kick and gave his famous 2-fingered defiant salute to the Kop. We ended up losing 3 -1. But it didn't matter, because we knew we were going to win the league, and so did they.

Winning mentality. It's been missing for way too long.

I've never hidden my feelings about Ferguson. Disdain might be too strong a word, but I was disappointed by his misuse of his obvious talent, and embarrassed by his behavior, on and off the pitch.

And I think his lack of class stood out on Sunday. All the other players were low-key, appreciative and dignified, befitting the occasion, while Duncan's every action screamed "Look at Me!' I thought he was second in boorishness only to the bodybuilder flexing atop his seat and blocking people's views.

Re Moyes, I deeply share your skepticism that he's the man to take us higher, but I think he's probably the right guy to build our new foundation.

To date, 7,413 posts on here have said that Moyes is the right person at this time.

Yes, he admitted in the Sky programme that he wasted his talent. His problem, not ours.

But didn't he give up the booze he says when he was 34 (when he most needed it, he adds)? Didn't look like that yesterday to be honest or perhaps he's swerved to pills.

Keep on keeping on, Danny!

Most of the players talk about the improvement Moyes has brought to the club. But the big question is: Can he push us up the table?

It's fair that his critics ask this question; I don't know if he can but last time, with little money, he kept us in and around the Top 7.

Despite that, he might have more money to spend this time round; I think trying to push us into a top 6 is asking a lot. Next season, 5 clubs qualify for the Champions League and the money they receive for that is massive.

Then we have arguably the biggest club in the Premier League below us, and either them or Spurs will be competing in the Champions League next season, which is always a big pull in trying to sign players.

But we have a very good back 4 and in Gueye one of the best defensive midfield players in the Premier League, despite his age. But we have had the same problem for a number of seasons: our lack of goals.

As we all know, players who score goals come at a very high premium. So my test next season for Moyes is we definitely have to be comfortably in the Top 10 and go a long way in one of the cups. I think to expect any more than that is asking the impossible after just 1 or 2 transfer windows.

"Opposition players knew his temperament and targeted him because they knew they would get a reaction. The players amongst us know that is the oldest trick in the book."

Funny but Sir Alex told his players the exact opposite, "don't get Big Dunc mad."

Link This is a good watch where he wishes he could have done it all differently.