As dusk fell on Goodison Park on Friday, the Gwladys Street was bustling. In the lengthening shadows the 1878s were out in force, decorating the old blue seats with flags and banners. Their work ...

Goodison Park is one of the grand sporting theatres, and the final Merseyside derby played out at the old place delivered the dramatic last act it deserved before the doors are finally locked.

Goodison Park has hosted more top-flight games than any other stadium in England and also has a rich history of other big matches. It hosted the FA Cup final in 1894, has had myriad semi-finals ...