Frank Lampard has admitted he will miss Goodison Park - but added that the move to the new Bramley-Moore Dock site will signal a new era for the club.
The Toffees are set to move into their new 52,888-capacity state-of-the-art ground for the 2024/2025 season, ending a 132-year stay at the Grand Old Lady. The shift across to the new £500million site looks set to fire Frank Lampard's side into the modern era and simultaneously rejuvenate one of the city's most historic yet neglected areas.
But, as with Tottenham and West Ham previously - who left White Hart Lane and Upton Park respectively - the start of a new chapter also signals a sad end to the current one. And Blues boss Lampard admits he will miss the old fashioned charm of Goodison, but added that the heart of the 'people's club' will remain at Bramley-Moore.