In pictures: Everton’s Goodison Park goodbye

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In pictures: Everton’s Goodison Park goodbye

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Supporters applauded during the club’s emotional last match at Goodison Park

The streets of Liverpool were awash with blue as Everton fans said a final farewell to Goodison Park.

The famous football club’s stadium hosted its final home fixture with

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, a ritual that has played out since 1886.

Here is a selection of striking images from a day to remember for the Toffees fans and the city as a whole.

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Everton fans had many farewell messages for their beloved ground

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Everton fans were in high spirits outside the stadium

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Many fans took their usual walk through city streets to the ground

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The air turned blue with flares ahead of kick-off

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An Everton fan handed out sweets in the spirit of the club’s fabled toffee lady

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Manager David Moyes guided his team to a 2-0 win over Southampton

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Fan flooded an entire street near the ground

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A day of celebrations unfolded

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Nearby pubs hosted match-day supporters

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One fan certainly won’t be forgetting the club’s traditional home

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The final whistle brought tears to the eyes of one supporter

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