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"Every corner of Goodison has a story to tell."

That is what Everton tours and commercial events manager Elle Barnes-Reen told BBC Radio Merseyside as part of a special podcast that goes on one last tour of Goodison Park with Barnes-Reen's grandmother and legendary club tour guide Lily Barnes, who passed away in 2023.

"We're educating everybody through the history of Everton but when you look back through the older generations like my nan, they lived it so they are just pulling it through," she said.

"She's used to telling stories of how she met Dixie Dean and she didn't know how big and fantastic his Everton record would be. You just don't realise what effect that has continuing that journey and teaching new generations of Evertonians and football fans the history that we have got here.

"It is so important and what she had a true passion about.

"Every corner of Goodison has a story to tell. Nothing will ever get boring, nothing will ever be the same and it is nothing I will ever take for granted. It is just breathtaking and spectacular every time.

"It brings back so many emotional memories for me and it will do for everyone else. I sometimes sit there and think no-one understand what Goodison means to me, but actually everyone does understand what it means, just in their own personal way. They might not understand my story but their story will be just as important to them."

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On BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club, former Everton winger Theo Walcott discussed his experiences with former chairman Bill Kenwright:

"He was very different because I remember he always used to take his time and phone you. It would be on a Sunday evening and you'd get a phone call and he'd just want to check in and see how the family is or how your week is looking.

"It was a bit more personal and he actually wanted to know the player differently, away from the football. I think that side of it helps with players feeling good about themselves, going into it knowing that someone cares about something other than just their playing ability."

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As the final game at Everton's famous Goodison Park nears, BBC Radio Merseyside's Giulia Bould is taken on one last tour of the ground by the late Toffees' tour guide Lily Barnes.

The podcast also hears from Barnes' granddaughter Elle Barnes, who worked with her at Goodison.

Through the episode, you will be taken through the key areas of the stadium and the famous facts behind it.

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Everton have confirmed the appointment of Angus Kinnear as the club's chief executive officer.

Kinnear has served as Leeds United's CEO since 2017 and has previously held positions at Arsenal and West Ham.

"It is a tremendous honour to be joining Everton as chief executive officer," Kinnear said in a club statement.

"I am excited to work with my colleagues at the club, our partners, and our fans as we strive together to deliver a successful and sustainable future for Everton, both on and off the pitch."

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We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Fulham and Everton.

Here are some of your comments:

Fulham fans

Richard: Yet another well-below par performance. A disappointing end to the season. Fulham very much in need of an established striker.

Brian: Dire! The whole season is collapsing after such a bright beginning and middle. Marco Silva will be off and we may see an exodus of our best players. The board should address these issues now as next season will be difficult.

Rob: So frustrating. Superb for first 30 minutes, but yet again we failed to score the second and third. After that, awful. Are the players on a bonus not to qualify for Europe? Silva won't hang around with these performances.

James: Very disappointing result. We dominated the first half and lost all control in the second. This is a massive dent to our European hopes.

Everton fans

Ian: What a difference the subs made! The score doesn't reflect the game too closely - Fulham were the better side most of the game - but the subs made all of the difference

Dave: Down 1-0 away was once a definite loss. Now we seem to have turned a corner.

Gary: With nothing to play for but contracts, this was never going to be a classic. I'd like to congratulate the referee for being strong enough to stay with his original decision over the penalty. Something you don't see very often.

Anton: I'm still trying to get my head around how we won that. Horrifically awful for the majority of first half, yet somehow we went in all square. Then nicked a couple of goals when Fulham ran out of belief and steam. I suppose credit should be offered for winning such a match, and clearly Moyes is manager of the meason but there are far too many technically sub-standard players in the squad. No control, can't pass, can't beat a man. We've 15 players potentially leaving in the summer and we keep hearing how we can't go changing that many in one fell swoop. News flash, we should.

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Everton manager David Moyes speaking to BBC Sport after the 3-1 victory over Fulham: "It didn't look [like it would go] that way after the first 20, 25 minutes. I thought we were terrible on the ball but we stuck at it. We are a resilient crew and the players did a good job in the end.

"Michael Keane was terrific today, he was a proper centre-half. Keane scored a really good header, it was a really good goal."

On Beto's development: "He's done great, he's improving. If he was a 19-year-old striker you'd say he's got a bit to go, he's not but he's certainly improving. Let's hope he can get goals in the remaining games.

"I have been pleased [with performances away from home]. It was a worry for me how this game would go [missing key players] but great credit to the players, we hung in a little bit but certainly improved in the second half."

On referee Darren England standing by his decision not to award Fulham a penalty after being sent to the pitch side monitor: "I clapped him. I would have had a Mexican wave. I saw it on the ipad and I saw the boy was running so I don't know where you'd expect his hands to be. Isn't it great we have someone who is willing to go to the screen and stick with his decision? We want referees to go by their own decision, and from what I've seen the correct decision."

On next week's final game at Goodison Park: "I have just said to the players we have the biggest game of the season next week, and we are all ready for it."

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Everton came from a goal down to beat Fulham 3-1 at Craven Cottage ahead of the Toffees' farewell game at Goodison Park.

Striker Beto and defender Michael Keane found the back of the net within three minutes of one another in the second half to give the Toffees their second win in 11 Premier League matches.

Fulham had taken the lead through Raul Jimenez's header, only for Vitalii Mykolenko to equalise on the cusp of half-time with a deflected effort.

Having been below-par in the opening 45 minutes, Everton improved considerably in the second half and took the lead 18 minutes from time when Keane headed in Dwight McNeil's corner.

The Toffees found a third just 22 seconds after the restart when Leno allowed Beto's tame effort to squirm under his palm, helping the striker to his eighth league goal of the campaign.

It was perfect preparation for next week's Goodison Park farewell, when the Toffees take on Southampton.

"I have just said to the players we have the biggest game of the season next week, and we are all ready for it," said Moyes after the victory in London.

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Through Vitalii Mykolenko (1-1) and Beto (3-1), Everton scored two goals from outside the box in a single Premier League away game for the first time since December 2018 at Burnley (Lucas Digne scoring both from range).

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I was at Goodison Park for Everton's draw with Ipswich last week and although the result was disappointing, they played well enough to win.

If Everton had taken their chances they would have had the points wrapped up before Ipswich got back into the game.

As I've said before though, I don't think it's a bad thing that they have not sustained their early form under David Moyes, because that would paint a false picture of how strong their squad is and it needs a serious overhaul in the summer.

Moyes definitely lifted things when he took over in January but he has got some big decisions to make about who stays and goes and it feels like a few players are on trial at the moment, with their futures uncertain.

As for Fulham, well I've found them almost impossible to call for most of the season, especially at home, but I am going to back Marco Silva's side to take the points here.

They will have a go at Everton and, with James Tarkowski injured, I don't think the Toffees will hold out.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

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Five matches make up Saturday's Premier League action and BBC Sport will bring you every kick.

• Fulham v Everton

• Ipswich Town v Brentford

• Southampton v Manchester City - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live

• Wolves v Brighton

• Bournemouth v Aston Villa (17:30 BST) - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live

All kick-off times 15:00 BST unless stated

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Everton boss David Moyes has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Fulham (kick-off 15:00 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure is available with Moyes confirming he missed the Ipswich game due to a "personal issue".

• He confirmed there are "a few knocks and niggles" which will need to be assessed but he would not specify for which players.

• On Doucoure expressing his desire to stay at the club after this season: "We are making lots of decisions behind the scenes. It is good to have so many [players] that want to stay."

• On opponents Fulham: "They look a really good, solid club now. Marco [Silva] has got a really good recruitment team behind him. They are higher in the league than us, we go there probably as underdogs. But, we go there with the same spirit that we have taken to other away games."

• He said their "great away form" was one of the reasons they climbed the table and avoided the relegation zone this season so that is "credit to the players".

• On the unity within the group: "We have got a long way to go. There is an incredible spirit among the players and they look out for each other. But, we want to try and make it better and keep building on it."

• He praised goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and the defence who have "done brilliantly," with Moyes adding: "If you are good at the back, it gives you a great platform to build on. We have tried to add more chances, score more goals – I think we have done that as well."

• On Beto's season: "He has become a much more important player as the season has gone on. He is really trying to make a mark and let's be honest, he probably has [done that]."

• He dismissed rumours that they are interested in a return for now Tottenham forward Richarlison.

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Former Everton forward Duncan Ferguson has said he hates the fact that the Toffees are moving from Goodison Park.

The Blues' final competitive game at their home of 133 years is against Southampton on Sunday, 18 May before shifting to the new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock in the summer.

"I am upset - very sad about it," Ferguson told Adrian Chiles on BBC Radio 5 Live. "I didn't want us to leave and most of the fans don't want us to leave. I am very sad about that - much preferred us to stay there. All the memories are there, aren't they?

"What I want to happen is, if you took the stadium and stands down, that's fine but turn it into a park or some memorial park where you can put Rupert's Tower in the middle.

"I don't think it'll happen."

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Having won four of their first six Premier League games under David Moyes following his return to the club in January, Everton have now won just one of their past 10.

Beto and Iliman Ndiaye are Everton's top scorers in the Premier League this season with seven goals each. Only Southampton have a lower scoring top scorer in the competition this term (Paul Onuachu, four).

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We asked for your views on what 2025-26 will have in store for Everton Football Club.

In our poll, 44% of you think a finish between 10th and eighth is on the cards, with 14% expecting a cup win and 10% predicting a top-six finish.

Here are some of your comments:

Mike: No Evertonian can predict next season with any accuracy. We need a total squad overhaul, a mentality shift and we will be finding our feet in a new stadium. We could be anywhere from seventh to 17th. Somehow, after all these years, I'm still optimistic and think we'll improve the squad to finish in the top half. I even have hopes of qualifying for Europe one way or another.

Graham: Next season can be great. New stadium, new players, new atmosphere. There is absolutely no reason why a trophy and European qualification (by finishing in the top seven in the league) should not be credible goals.

Gruff: Hopefully some new first-team quality players, who will lead us into the new stadium. A new mindset of finishing in the top half and possibly Europe. The only way is up!

Doug: Just a little concerned that unless we get 40,000 Evertonians there at every home match, it could well be like playing away, even though we are at home. I think that if we can finish in the top half that will be a solid base to build on for 2026-27.

Keith: The thought of another relegation fight is unthinkable to all Evertonians, but if any of the newly promoted teams can hold their own and stay up, who is going to be batting it out at the bottom end? If this season is anything to go by, it would at be at least one from West Ham, Tottenham, or Man Utd in danger. I'm sure all three will be better next season, but the Premier League has become significantly more competitive, so who are the more likely contenders? It is vital Everton get their recruitment right.

Everton have prospered since David Moyes took charge, so what are fans feeling as we look to next season?

We know there's an emotional farewell to Goodison Park on the horizon but what kind of thing can be expected in 2025-26?

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Just three games to go. The pressure is off to a large extent but fans – and David Moyes - will still want to see good performances and a victory (or three).

The draws have been frustrating, none more so than Saturday's with Ipswich having been 2-0 up. Moyes talked about not having enough shots and that was certainly true in the second half, so maybe that is something they will work on between now and the end of the season.

Beto's goal will give him confidence and Dominic Calvert-Lewin made his return from the bench, so there are some positives there. It will be interesting to see if Calvert-Lewin is fit enough to start at Fulham on Saturday, or whether it will be a cautious approach between now and the end of the campaign.

I was there to see Fulham beat Liverpool a few weeks ago so it will certainly be a tough trip, and the Whites retain hopes of a European spot should results fall their way.

It is a good test for Everton and for Moyes against a side they may look to overhaul next season as part of their development process.

This campaign is not over yet but thoughts will be turning to the next one.

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