'Today is something I will never forget'
Dwight McNeil spoke to BBC Radio Merseyside after Everton's final match at Goodison Park: "We knew there was only one thing to do today and that was to win. It has been an amazing day. Coming in on the coach, I've never seen anything like it, It was amazing to see it and it is something I will never forget. We are sending Goodison off in the right way."I'll always remember getting the last assist at Goodison, it is something I will always treasure. It is a privilege to be at this club, I've loved every minute here and I'm looking forward to what the future holds." On his favourite Goodison memory: "The one that will stay with me forever is Liverpool at home last season when we won 2-0. That was an incredible night under the lights."
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