Quick-Fire Goodison Memories: Tarkowski

Men

13 May 25

By Everton

As part of our celebrations to leaving Goodison Park, throughout the season, we have been asking our current Men's Senior Team their favourite memories of the Grand Old Lady for a feature in the Official Matchday Programme...

Below is what Dwight McNeil had to say...

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Earliest Goodison memory?

For me, it was 'that' Wayne Rooney goal against Arsenal. I remember watching it on telly.

First Goodison goal?

It was the Arsenal game, wasn't it! Dwight crossed it, I headed it. A great day - for the team and on for me on a personal level.

Best atmosphere you've experienced at Goodison?

That's a tough one. Bournemouth when we stayed up was a standout one but the Merseyside derby win last season takes it for me. I really took it all in that night after the final whistle and went away just thinking how amazing it is.

If you were coming to watch a game as a fan, where would you choose to sit?

Good question... I'd like to be near the dugouts, to be honest. I know the big atmosphere is in the Gwladys Street but I'd like to be near the dug-outs because I think you get the best view of the game from there.

Best Goodison memory?

That's an easy one – the last-minute equaliser in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison. It wasn't just my favourite Goodison memory, it was my favourite memory in football.

One thing you love most about Goodison?

The atmosphere.

Favourite home kit?

This season's!

Describe Goodison in three words...

Loud, passionate and energising.

Best song you've heard sung at Goodison?

<Hums the start of Spirit of the Blues>... Spirit of the Blues!

The funniest thing you've seen happen at Goodison?

That's a tricky one. I mean, it's controversial, but I often look back on my tackle on Richarlison when I was at Burnley and think, 'That's a shocker', but it was also quite funny. So, sorry, Richy! I'm saying that.

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