Everton seek special permission for final fixture at Goodison Park

Now you have to have attended 15 home matches as a member for the Ipswich game and I believe it is even more for the final home game.

So anyone who is a member and not attended 15 home games this season, forget it.

Was never an issue when Everton dealt with tickets, but since ticket master took over, fans have struggled for home tickets.

Tickets are already being advertised on third party websites for both the Ipswich and Southampton games, no season ticket holder is giving those two games up, so you have to question how the tickets have come available before the official members window.

I can only think of the Bournemouth game this season, where the Upper Bullens section was available to home supporters. I can't see Southampton taking a full allocation, so perhaps a few more Blues can attend.

No doubt the game will be switched to 8 pm on the Monday and cause even more disruption.

It's a Sunday too, so transport will be limited etc.

They surely can't be season ticket holders? But who else would have a guaranteed seat since the sale window doesn't open up for another 2 weeks, and that's for the top priority members? Unless some enterprising staff are making the most of a big payday…

It's a sad state of affairs, but they ain't getting our season ticket seats, not even for £2k a pop. Some memories money can't buy.

It might be Southampton fans taking advantage.

There was a time not to long ago when under Dyche things were going pear shaped but Moyes has steadied the ship and now they only need 6 points from 7 games to be 100% sure and three of those should come in that final game.

They have three more tough games coming up and if they cam muster something from those then the last game should a very relaxed affair.

I saw a note somewhere that all the proposed season tickets for the new stadium have been sold already, I know we need to be a serious business and not gaze back misty-eyed at the boys pen days, but I also hope we don't turn into the RS or mancs ticket machines were you have twats making fortunes from holding and selling multiple tickets for maximum profit.

Keith Wyness told Football Insider that financially it could be a challenge:

“The problem with Goodison, even back in my day, was that we had to spend a lot of money every year to try and keep the safety certificate. The maintenance work was costing £1-2million every year, which was a big issue.

“It may be that some part of the stadium is closed down and removed, and the stadium is remodelled.

“If it were to become the home of the women's team and youth teams, that would be incredible.

“Combining it with some museum or artefacts could be the way to go. We acquired the Everton Collection under my direction, which is recognised by Sotheby's as the most important collection of football memorabilia in the world.

“That's something really unique that Everton have. To house it in Goodison, it's a very attractive proposition.

“It would be an incredible place to keep alive, but it's about the feasibility of the economics of this stadium. You're looking at much smaller crowds, so you've got to look at the maintenance costs and running costs and decide if it makes sense.

“The idea is romantic and beautiful, but does it make sense? We'll see what this study has to say.”

More than likely, the Southampton end will empty just after the final whistle which will then leave an empty area of the ground. That could be where those outside the ground will look to enter as not many Evertonians from the rest of the ground will leave early.

With Southampton already down, they should have refused any allocation and allow more Everton fans to say farewell. I may be wrong but didn't some Everton away fans give tickets to Leicester City fans, to allow them to watch them lift the Premier League trophy?

I'm hoping they will reciprocate as I'm going with or without ticket.

This is what happened at the Dell before they moved to St Mary's, nowhere near the size or history of Goodison park.

On 26 May, the club's fans said goodbye to the Dell by stripping all of its seats, the pitch and even an advertising board after Southampton's last game at the stadium, a 1–0 victory in a friendly against Brighton and Hove Albion.

I wonder if they have those A-Z letters and numbers that ran along the pitch for half-time scores, stored away in some cupboard somewhere?

Once the match is over, the celebration by players completed I want to get on that Goodison pitch, but only after all the after match celebrations have been completed.

I thought ours was the last ever game there, Brian, but I stand corrected. The blues fans still sold them tickets though.

Has the 3rd test at the new Everton Stadium been discussed yet?

Southampton beat Arsenal 3-2 in their final game at the Dell, with the soon to be retiring Matt Le Tissier scoring the winner with a last minute volley, very fitting he got the last goal.

I think the place will erupt if Moyes gives Coleman some minutes at the end, and he pops a goal in.

I've not heard anything about the third test yet. Rob's normally good for these sort of things. Over to you, Rob.

This would give a true test of both home and away supporters getting to and from the ground.

For me that will be the true test instead of just home fans in the stadium.

I guess it is something the club couldn't really advertise as that would only work for a smallish number depending on how much of their allocation Southampton take.

"I think the place will erupt if Moyes gives Coleman some minutes at the end, and he pops a goal in."

I've heard he's approached Tony Hibbert to tempt him to get his boots on again for the same reason.

I don't think the Southampton supporters will be in any rush to get out and it would be a logistical and safety nightmare.

They may never get the chance to visit our new stadium!

Talking of Southampton players, I always liked Matt Le Tissier. Loyal to Southampton and who knows what he could have done had he moved on?

Technically gifted, and a different era, but he was one of those players who didn't need pace due his footballing brain.

Absolute David Icke style conspiracy nutcase.