Memorable tales of unique Grand Old Lady

THERE is no place on earth like Goodison Park. She is unique.

- By JOE RIMMER ECHO Reporter

The Grand Old Lady, as Everton Football Club's longest official residence became affectionately known, is an atmospheric sporting cathedral.She has played a pivotal part in millions of lives.

England's first purpose built football stadium, she has staged more top-flight matches than any other football ground. She was the first club ground to host an FA Cup final, she was the first stadium to boast four sides with two-tier stands, the first to have a three tiered stand, the first to see programmes sold to spectators and the first to install both dugouts and undersoil heating.

But she's been versatile, too.