19-05-2025
Gethin Jones says it was ‘best experience' as he says goodbye in emotional 'end of an era'
Morning Live presenter Gethin Jones shared a touching post on social media as had one of the best experiences whilst presenting Everton's "End of an Era" ceremony.
On Sunday, May 18,he joined former world champion boxer Tony Bellew, as they hosted a special post-match ceremony as Everton's Senior Men's team said farewell and celebrated 133 years of Goodison Park. The team beat Southampton in the premier league match, and left the stadium for the last time on a high.
He shared on Instagram: "What a history, what a day. Goodison Park, forever @everton."For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter
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He added: "On a personal note, one of the best experiences I've ever had… To compere the 'End of an Era' ceremony in front of 40,000 people, live on the telly. To chat to some of Everton's greats. The script kinda went out of the window, pure emotion everywhere."End of an era for the men. Just the start for the women."
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Despite it being an end of an era for Everton's men's team, taking ownership of the park from the 2025/26 season will be Everton's women's team which is fronted by captain, Megan Finnigan.
She said: "To walk out at Goodison Park as our permanent home will be a real honour. It's where we belong — and we can't wait to create new memories there."
Everton Women's manager Brian Sørensen, added : "Our players will now have a stage that matches their potential, our fans will have a place to build an even stronger matchday culture, and young girls across Merseyside will see that this is a club where dreams can grow and come true."
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Gethin was honoured to be part of the historic day, and when he had the call he told that he was " straight on with my mates on WhatsApp!"
He said: "I was six or seven when I demanded my first shirt after we won the FA Cup in 1984, and, of course, winning the league and Cup Winners' Cup the next season. As a proud Welshman, I'm sure a lot of it had to do with Kevin Ratcliffe captaining the side, and big Nev in goal!
"It's a proud history, unique, the oldest purpose-built football stadium in the world. It's tough to move on but I think every Everton fan wants the Club to be winning trophies, competing at the very top, and these days you need to move with the times."
One social media user said: "What a proud moment for you today being asked to present the coverage of the celebrations. The coverage on TNT Sports and Discovery+ this afternoon has been tremendous. "
Another added: "You did amazing. Couldn't have signed off with a better host!"
