'A special place' but 'a chance now to move Everton on' - Moyes

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David Moyes says "there is a chance now to move Everton on" as the Toffees say goodbye to Goodison Park and hello to Bramley-Moore Dock.

The Toffees boss, who has experience in both dugouts at Goodison Park, has reflected on the historic ground and his memories with BBC Radio 5 Live.

"I don't think I could describe Goodison in one word," he said. "There have been times there where I have loved it and times there have been times where I've thought about the small tunnel and small mangers office.

"But it is a special place and what makes it special is the people that come here.

"The atmosphere is a big part and over the years and there have been brilliant managers and players feature here.

"But I think many Evertonians have been waiting for a new ground and for a new beginning. I am with them because I think there is a chance now to move Everton on."

And Former captain Phil Jagielka believes "the stars have somehow aligned" so that the final game there is managed by Moyes.

"He has come back and he has made this as good as it possibly can be," added Jagielka. "He has come in and turned things around and managed the club the way it has needed to be managed.

"He gets it. He gets the club and Evertonians and he knows what it is like to play any game at Goodison."

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