An Everton scarf is seen on each seat inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match with Southampton, the final men's first team fixture at Goodison Parl. Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images
An Everton scarf is seen on each seat inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match with Southampton, the final men's first team fixture at Goodison Parl. Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images
Everton supporters desperate for a piece of Blues history have been handed a new opportunity with every seat at Goodison Park now available for sale.
The men’s senior team bid farewell to the Grand Old Lady with a 2-0 win over Southampton earlier this month.
Tens of thousands lined the streets around the stadium before kick-off on an emotional day that ended with club legends reflecting on their memories in a special ceremony on the pitch.
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Earlier this month, Everton offered season ticket holders and hospitality members the opportunity to purchase their matchday seat, a move that ended months of speculation over whether they would be made available.
The sales window for those seats closed this week, with the club reporting demand had been “excellent”. Following an assessment of the numbers, the remaining seats have now gone on general sale, opening up the chance for non-season ticket holders to own a unique slice of history.
Each seat will be presented in a special display box and come with a certificate of authenticity. Wooden seats are priced at £145 and plastic and padded seats at £125 (with £10 postage and packaging for both).
The decision adds further weight to the idea Goodison will be forever changed even if the historic venue will continue to be used by the club. The ground is to become the new home of Everton Women next season and may host academy matches as well.
Changes will be made to accommodate its new hosts, with revamps expected to the dressing rooms and other parts of the stadium. Everton will need to replace the seats that are sold and had already begun to consider a complete refit of the seats - a move that will give them an opportunity to re-configure the rows and attendance going forward.