Everton news: ‘An incredible place’ – Peter Clarke on Goodison Park

Former Blues defender Peter Clarke says Goodison Park will “always be the home of Everton” but hopes the move to Bramley-Moore Dock will have a positive impact.

“An incredible place, steeped in history,” Clarke said on BBC Radio Merseyside. “Every time I ever played there I loved it – the feeling that you got from the fans.

“I love the fact the supporters were so close to the pitch. With some of the modern stadiums now, fans are a considerable distance from the playing area. I love the fact that they were so close and the atmosphere that created.

“There are not many games left there now and time will probably pass very quickly between now and the end of the season. It will be sad to see it not be the home of the club anymore.

“I think it will always be the home of Everton but the opportunity to move to a new stadium and everything that will bring will hopefully have a really positive impact on things.”

Listen to the full interview on BBC Sounds