BREAKING: Everton forced into last-minute change before Goodison Park farewell due to unprecedented scenes

Everton's team bus was forced to take an alternative route to Goodison Park as fans packed the streets ahead of its farewell. The club's men will play their final match at the famous stadium against this afternoon, kicking off at 12pm.

A sea of blue shirts, flags and flares has engulfed the surrounding areas, with thousands of fans ready to welcome the Toffees' arrival. and his players had to go on a different route, though, as their normal path was blocked.

Fans were expecting to welcome team bus from its usual route before 10:45am ahead of the noon kick-off. But an announcement on the PA system outside Goodison Park confirmed the news that the coach had gone in a different direction.

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Everton's men have played at Goodison Park for the last 133 years but are ready to say goodbye as they prepare to move into their new £800million stadium on Bramley-Moore Dock. It was confirmed in midweek that their new 52,888-seater ground will be named the Hill Dickinson Stadium after agreeing a deal with the law firm.

But all the focus on Sunday will be saying goodbye to Goodison. Supporters have been encouraged to stay behind for a special celebration inside the stadium after the final whistle.

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