Everton to 'turn back the clock' as plans revealed for huge Goodison Park fixture

Everton to 'turn back the clock' as plans revealed for huge Goodison Park fixture

The match against Manchester City will pay tribute to the 1984-85 Blues title-winning team

Flags and banners are displayed in the Park End Stand before the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on April 5, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)

Everton will honour their greatest ever team on Saturday. The club have confirmed the match at Goodison Park against Manchester City will be '84/85 Day'.

The celebration of the team will take place on what is the closest date to the 40-year anniversary of arguably Goodison's greatest night, when the Blues beat Bayern Munich 3-1 in the European Cup Winners Cup semi-final second leg.

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Everton went on to win that trophy, as well as the First Division title. They also reached the FA Cup final and although they fell short against Manchester United, the campaign remains the most successful in the Toffees' history.

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Before and during the game against City - which will be the third-last match played at Goodison Park before the club moves to a new stadium - there will be various events to pay tribute to the players who were involved, as well as the late Howard Kendall who coached them.

In the Fan Zone before kick-off there will be special guests in attendance to recall some of the key moments on the team's path to glory. The fan engagement team will also be handing out limited edition badges recognising some of the players from the team.

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The 1878s will also unveil a banner before the game on the Gwladys Street depicting some of the key players from that era. Then at half time a number of the players will be presented to the crowd on the pitch, alongside the two trophies they won in that famous season.

Goodbye Goodison Park - Souvenir edition Everton are soon set to say goodbye to Goodison Park as the Toffees play out their final few matches in their iconic home before moving to their incredible new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. And to celebrate this historic and poignant event, the ECHO has produced this stunning special souvenir edition that no fan can afford to be without as they bid farewell to their iconic and beloved home. We have delved into the ECHO archives to unearth fascinating stories from the famous ground's past, including how it came to be built in 1892 and where its world-famous name came from. Relive some of the most epic games to have graced the Grand Old Lady, including first-hand accounts of those involved in perhaps Goodison's greatest night - the European Cup Winners' Cup semi-final win over Bayern Munich in the unforgettable year of 1985. And then there are the legends - from Dean to Hickson, Sharp to Ferguson, Kendall to Moyes, we celebrate the Goodison icons who will live forever in the hearts and minds of Evertonians everywhere long after the ground is gone. There are also some rare treats with a glorious collection of photographs from the archives, featuring stunning Goodison views and behind-the-scenes footage of what makes the Grand Old Lady truly trick. Buy now and have it delivered directly to your door. Alternatively you can purchase in most supermarkets, high street retailers and independent newsagents on Merseyside from April 2, 2025.

There will also be an exhibition of memorabilia at St Luke's Church throughout the day, with photographs, matchday programmes, shirts and other archive material from that season on display.

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"Their mix of skill, flair, grit and tactical brilliance helped them conquer domestic and European football, and forge a lasting bond with the Goodison faithful," read a statement on the Everton website previewing the day.

"'84/85 Day' will be a chance to celebrate not only their silverware, but also their spirit - a team built on togetherness, courage, and the unwavering roar of Goodison Park."

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