Hey hey hey, sports fans! Mr. Ronald in the building, and if you’re not already standing, trust me—you will be by the end of this ride. Today, we talk legacy. We talk passion. We talk thunderbolts that shook rooftops and chants that shook souls. This isn’t just football, this is a blue-blooded epic coming full circle.
Goodison Park—the grand old lady—has whispered the dreams of Evertonians for 132 long years. And now, as Everton’s men’s team prepares to play their final Premier League match at this hallowed ground, BBC Sport opened the vault—and oh boy, what a collection of footballing fireworks we found! This is a deep dive into the most iconic Premier League goals to ever grace the blue turf.
So, strap on your boots, and let’s rewind the clock, Mr. Ronald style.
🎯 *Wayne Rooney – Thunderbolt Arrival | 2002 vs Arsenal*
Boom! Picture this: a 16-year-old lad named Wayne Rooney, stepping up against the Invincibles, no less. One touch to control, and then—Kaboom!—as if Thor himself laced up some Predators. That ball screamed into the top corner past David Seaman. Commentators lost their minds. Fans did too. “Remember the name!” they said—and oh, did we ever. That goal wasn’t just a strike; it was a kingdom come announcement.
🔥 *Tony Hibbert – Finally Lightning Strikes | 2012 Testimonial*
Alright, alright, it wasn’t Premier League, but Evertonians demanded it be in the archives—and trust me, I back them. Club legend Tony Hibbert, famous for many things (scything tackles, heart of a lion), but never a goal. That is until his testimonial—when Goodison turned into a festival of dreams. He scored, fans invaded the pitch, and the world stood still for a cult hero’s crowning moment.
🧊 *Ross Barkley – Cool and Cruel | 2014 vs Newcastle*
Ross Barkley took off like a jet on a steely solo run that sliced through Newcastle’s defense like a samurai blade through silk. He looked up, knew exactly what he wanted, and unleashed a shot that kissed glory. It wasn’t just skill—this was artistry with swagger. That was one for the highlight reels forever, folks.
💥 *Leighton Baines – Double Free-Kick Magic | 2013 vs West Ham*
This man didn’t just score free kicks… he *engineered masterpieces*. That day at Goodison, two Sebastian Verón-level screamers in one match. Imagine Michelangelo carving both David and the Sistine Chapel ceiling… on the same afternoon. The Toffees came back from the brink because Leighton Baines wasn’t just a left-back—he was a game-changer with a wand on his foot.
⚡ *Steven Pienaar – Samba Sparkle With a Toffee Twist | 2010s Classic*
Oh yes, don’t sleep on Pienaar, the silk-drenched midfielder who danced through defenses. That volley against Hull? Chef’s kiss! He turned routine into rhythm, control into carnage. A South African samba flair that forever colored Goodison’s canvas.
🎉 *Dominic Calvert-Lewin – Rising High | Various Moments*
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s headers at Goodison? Like watching a skyscraper come alive. The boy got ups! I’m talking about timing, power, and hang time that would make MJ nod in approval. His goals against Chelsea and Arsenal—the kind that suck the air out of opposing teams—have echoed in the Goodison rafters.
But beyond those glorious moments frozen in time, this club’s heartbeat has always pulsed strongest in its people. The faithful roar of Gwladys Street, the banners fluttering in the cold Mersey breeze, and those blue shirts worn with pride since the days of Dixie Dean.
Now, as Everton sets its sights on a future beyond Goodison, they do so with pockets full of dreams and boots soaked in history. The ground where legends were born will never fall silent in memory. Because those goals? They’re not gone. They’re eternal. They live in matchday stories, collector’s editions, chants passed to grandkids, and every echo of “Come on you Blues” under a Goodison sky.
So, here’s to Goodison—where football met church, every Saturday was sacred, and goals weren’t just celebrated… they were *lived*.
And just like that, my football fam, another chapter ends… but the legend? That only grows bigger.
Goal time, folks—forever.
– Mr. Ronald ⚽🔥
