Indeed. Early eighties Goodison was a shell of its former state and an inhospitable place for all especially at night matchesView attachment 207505
Graeme Sharp's shot is deflected over the bar by Clive Whitehead in Everton's 0-0 home draw against West Bromwich Albion on 20th November 1982. We weren't great yet, but things were stirring at Goodison, although it wasn't the attendances: this match was watched by just 16,001 spectators.
Mad to think Alan Ball was still just about playing top flight football at this point!!View attachment 207505
Graeme Sharp's shot is deflected over the bar by Clive Whitehead in Everton's 0-0 home draw against West Bromwich Albion on 20th November 1982. We weren't great yet, but things were stirring at Goodison, although it wasn't the attendances: this match was watched by just 16,001 spectators.