Everton Fans Fill New £750m Stadium for First Premier League Game
Historic Move: Everton Left Their ‘Grand Old Lady’ Behind
After 132 years, Everton bid a tearful goodbye to their iconic Goodison Park stadium. The club’s fans welcomed the chance to start anew at their state-of-the-art, £750m Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.
Electric Atmosphere: Fans Pack the New Arena
Nearly 53,000 fans filled the stands for Everton’s opening Premier League game against Brighton, with many describing the atmosphere as “boss” and “unforgettable”. One fan told BBC North West Tonight
that “you can’t hear yourself think – in a good way.”
However, not all fans were sold on the new venue, with an older fan noting, “For the younger generation, this is it, isn’t it? But for me, I like Goodison.”
Everton’s Historic Goals: Last at Goodison, First at New Stadium
Iliman Ndiaye scored Everton’s last Premier League goal at Goodison Park – and also their first in the new stadium. He capitalized on a close-range finish assisted by new signing Jack Grealish in the 24th minute.
A fan outside the stadium showed optimism for the club’s future, “Now we can start punching with the big boys, again.”
Everton Boss Relishes New Stadium
Everton manager David Moyes seemed relaxed and content as he joined his players on a pre-match stroll around the green pitch, smiling and turning to the camera.
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Takeaways
- Everton fans enjoyed an electric atmosphere in their new £750m stadium for their first Premier League game.
- The club bid farewell to their historic Goodison Park stadium after 132 years.
- Iliman Ndiaye scored Everton’s last goal at Goodison Park and their first in the new stadium.
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