Everton is set to play its last men's first-team game at Goodison Park, closing a 133-year history with the iconic stadium. Hosting more top-flight games than any other English venue since 1892, emotional farewells are expected as the Toffees transition to a new 52,000-seat stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. Former player Duncan Ferguson shares his sentiments about Goodison's departure, reflecting on the importance of the new stadium for revenue growth, while acknowledging the changing dynamics in football concerning team investments and performance expectations.
I love Goodison. I've not been in that new stadium yet. I'll go at the start of next season. It won't be the same, but it'll be good for revenue. You'd think it would push Everton into the top eight teams in the league.
The points tally they accumulate now is shocking, he continues. Back in our day, you needed 40 points to stay up. Now, 30 points keeps you up, so you don't actually have to invest that much to stay in the division.
If you want to break into the top four, you have to spend. I think Everton will comfortably be in the top half of the table forever.
I wish I'd been more sentimental when I was younger, he admits. I'd have been swapping all my shirts or something. You don't think of that when you're younger.
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