Thomas Gravesen, Lee Carsley and Daniel Amokachi have been confirmed to appear at the first in a series of star-studded events that will celebrate the iconic Goodison Park.
Gwladys Street Presents: Cult Heroes will take place at the stadium on Wednesday 21 August, with the trio set to join members of Sean Dyche’s first-team squad and special-guest host Leon Osman.
The event will see a giant stage erected on the Goodison turf and fans pack the Howard Kendall Gwladys Street End to enjoy never-heard-before stories from the Club’s past and reflect on all that has made the Grand Old Lady great.
More stellar names – including the present-day players involved – will be revealed in the coming weeks as the full line-up for Gwladys Street Presents: Cult Heroes is confirmed.
Tickets for the event – and a similar Everton Giants edition of the series on Wednesday 16 October – are on sale now, with Season Ticket, Hospitality and Official Members having a two-day priority window to secure their seat ahead of general sale commencing at 10am on Friday (28 June)*.
Promising an emotive and amusing walk down memory lane, the events will allow Evertonians to grab a drink, take a seat in the Gwladys and relive some of the best – and lesser known – tales from the stadium’s illustrious past. Protective flooring will allow the giant stage to be put in place, as the Grand Old Lady is temporarily turned into a Blues-inspired theatre.
“I honestly can’t wait for it,” said Osman, who has gone on to become a respected pundit and presenter since racking up 433 Everton appearances. “I’m really excited about the evening and being back at Goodison Park in front of a packed Gwladys Street. My old teammates Tommy Gravesen and Lee Carsley are no doubt going to be brilliant, and I can’t wait to get into some of their best stories.
“And Ammo! I remember Daniel Amokachi from my time as a young player at the Club and he’s someone who had a huge impact. I think everyone recalls him for the charisma he showed on and off the pitch and I can’t wait to interview him on stage.
“I’m lucky to know some of the other guests who are signed up and Evertonians definitely won’t be disappointed.”
Denmark international Gravesen became a fan favourite during his four-and-a-half years at Everton, before sealing a high-profile move from Merseyside to Real Madrid in January 2005. Carsley, meanwhile, enjoyed six years with the Blues after arriving from Coventry City in 2002, with both players having a role in Everton securing a remarkable top-four finish and first ever Champions League qualification in the 2004/05 season.
Amokachi was part of the team that famously defeated Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United to lift the FA Cup at Wembley in 1995 but will forever be remembered for his two-goal salvo off the bench to complete a 4-1 win over Tottenham in the semi-final at Elland Road.
Supporters should keep an eye on evertonfc.com and official Club social media channels for news of further top-name guests in the coming weeks.
Tickets for Gwladys Street Presents: Cult Heroes are £55 and can be purchased online at evertonfc.com or by calling 0151 556 1878. A limited number of VIP tickets are available, priced at £120, and include a pre-event meet-and-greet with guests and gold circle seating in GT4. Supporters who purchase VIP tickets will be contacted directly by the Club with more information about their meet-and-greet experience. Doors for both events will open at 6.30pm.
To keep up-to-date or get the latest news on all events, products and activities celebrating Goodison Park in the stadium’s farewell season, head to evertonfc.com/FarewellToGoodison
* Please note, this event is for over 18s only.
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