David Moyes was delighted with Everton’s 2-0 win over Southampton in their final game at Goodison Park.
An Iliman Ndiaye brace in the first half was enough to give the Merseyside fans the lasting memory they would have wanted before they move to their new ‘Hill Dickinson Stadium’ next season.
And the Toffees boss soaked up the atmosphere and closing ceremony after the match, before immediately turning his attention back to getting Everton into a position he feels they should be.
Speaking after the game, he said: “Extraordinary atmosphere. The crowd were amazing, as it was outside before the game. We started the game pretty well and got in front. We played some good bits but not always. The job was to win the game today and see ourselves out at Goodison in a good light.
“The support at Everton is immense. It’s needed some form of success. Today is a day they’ve been waiting on for so long, a new stadium coming.
“I never thought I’d be the one to do it [manage them in the new ground]. I’m really pleased. I’m honoured to be given that opportunity. We all see it as another chance. We need to start rebuilding Everton again. We’ve done the job [of staying up]. We have to try to build on that next year. If we can get an atmosphere like this in the new stadium it’ll give us every chance of winning games.
“I thought it was as if everyone had come together as one club. Today was everyone standing together.”
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