Everton will no longer play at Goodison Park after the stadium hosted its final game on Saturday against Southampton.
Fans had an emotional day on Sunday, as Everton bid farewell to the Grand Old Lady ahead of moving into the new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, now known as the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
It was a brilliant day, with fans lining the streets surrounding Goodison Park early doors to create an electric atmosphere.
Pyros were set off and there were many flags, and Evertonians drank it all in. Many did not even have tickets for the game against Southampton – it was simply about being there.
The scenes at Goodison Park before the game left David Moyes blown away, and the images will certainly live long in the memory.
And the Everton manager was keen to send a message to The Friedkin Group after what he saw on Sunday.
David Moyes wants The Friedkin Group to bottle the passion of Goodison Park finale
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Everton beat Southampton fairly comfortably on Sunday.
Iliman Ndiaye wrote his name into the history books by scoring the two goals and becoming the final player to score at Goodison.
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Southampton, relegated weeks ago, tested Jordan Pickford a couple of times, but it was a rather feeble effort to spoil the party from the visitors.
In truth, though, it was never about the actual game yesterday, and all about giving Goodison the best possible send-off.
And Moyes reckons the passion and emotion of the Everton fans is something The Friedkin Group must bottle going forward.
He said (via BBC Sport): “I hope the owners recognise what they’re seeing here. This should be bottled up, wrapped up and taken to the Mersey. This club needs to get back to where it once was.
“There’s 100 great players here from great teams. We have to make that happen again.”
The Friedkin Group must heed Moyes’ advice at Everton
The passion of the Everton fanbase is unmatched, and The Friedkin Group will do well to tap into that while they own the club.
The supporters are the heartbeat of the club, and it’s vital that always remains strong.
TFG have made a great start at Everton and have operated methodically and with clarity – but there will obviously be bumps in the road at points in the future.
TFG will not always make the right decision, but fans will support the owners so long as they themselves feel that support from them.