EVERTON fans will be allowed to break a strict Premier League rule during their Goodison Park farewell party.
The Toffees say goodbye to their famous old ground on Saturday, with Southampton the final visitors.
Everton have big plans in place pre and post match which will allow Evertonians to say farewell in style.
That includes breaking a key Prem protocol – allowing alcohol to be consumed within view of the pitch.
Fans will be allowed to purchase alcoholic beverages from hospitality, bars and kiosks around the ground after the final whistle has been sounded.
Spectators will be allowed to buy booze until 2:45pm and take it to their seats, where they can watch the ‘End of an Era’ ceremony.
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The celebration show will see appearances from players past and present, live musical performances and shows on the big screen that triumph the best memories of Goodison.
The ceremony will last for an hour so could finish at a similar time to bars closing, at which point supporters will be asked to leave the ground for the final time.
Ahead of the match Everton’s 1878 supporters’ group will stage a special coach welcome to create a “vibrant, passionate atmosphere as the players arrive at the stadium”.
The club has also warned fans about the removal of seats or artefacts from the ground, stating such actions will be treated as criminal damage.
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Everton are set to leave their stadium of 133 years for Bramley Moore Dock.
They still plan for Goodison Park to be an important community asset.
Everton’s proposals aim to provide affordable and social housing with 10 new development blocks featuring 173 residential units.
A new health centre is also set to be built, in addition to residential care facilities and an education facility.
The project commits to building a park, providing new green spaces for local residents.
While new office spaces could provide job opportunities for locals.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
