**Everton have confirmed the Toffee Lady will be making a long-awaited return.**
The tradition first began in 1953, when lifelong fan Mary Morgan became the first official symbol that paid homage to the club’s historic roots in north Liverpool.
Ma Bushell’s famous Toffee Shop helped put Everton Village on the map and was located close to the Queen’s Head Hotel where the Blues were officially formed.
The success of the shop quickly earned the club its official nickname of The Toffees.
After the business passed from the Bushell family to Noblett’s in 1894, a company artist created a logo inspired by local descriptions of original creator Molly Bushell.
Over time, the Nobletts developed the striped mint that encased the original toffee – giving rise to the Everton Mint familiar to generations of supporters.
Before Saturday’s Premier League encounter with Newcastle, the Toffee Lady will be present again to greet fans both outside and within Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Toffee Lady will occasionally be joined by a Toffee Girl, chosen at random from junior official members and season ticket members aged between five and 12.
Families chosen to take part will be contacted by email ahead of the relevant fixture.
Jazz Barnes, who previously performed the historic Toffee Lady role for Goodison Park’s emotional farewell ceremony in May, is set to take up duties once more.
She said: “Taking on the role of the Toffee Lady is an incredible honour.
“It’s a tradition that means so much to Evertonians, and being able to carry it into our new stadium feels very special.
“I’m looking forward to meeting supporters of all ages – and welcoming the next generation of Toffee Girls who will help keep this piece of our heritage alive every matchday.”