Meanwhile, David Moyes caught up with Darren Fletcher, asking about his teenage sons, while Rasmus Hojlund shared a laugh with fellow Dane Jesper Lindstrom.
The mood among the Scandinavian players was light-hearted, and Victor Lindelof joined in the banter with Hojlund and Lindstrom. ..Continue Reading
A joke sparked laughter, prompting Lindelof to exclaim, “Calm down, f****** hell!” Despite Hojlund’s wide smile, he declined to discuss the match as he walked through the mixed zone, simply saying “no.”
Bruno Fernandes, having already fulfilled his media obligations, also politely refused to comment further.
Chido Obi, cheered on by the travelling fans, had made an impact from the sidelines comparable to Hojlund’s 70-minute performance. When asked about his brief appearance, Obi responded positively, “Good,” flashing a smile.
As the players began heading towards the team bus for their journey back to Manchester, the atmosphere remained convivial.
Maguire was one of the first United players to leave the dressing room. He engaged in a serious conversation with England teammate Jordan Pickford, while Branthwaite headed to the home-changing area.
The contentious late penalty decision awarded to Everton, which was ultimately overturned after referee Andy Madley reviewed the pitchside monitor, dominated the discussion between Maguire and Pickford.
David Moyes expressed his confusion over the decision in his post-match press conference, admitting he “couldn’t understand” why VAR had not reviewed Matthijs de Ligt’s clash with Ashley Young. In the dressing room, Young was overheard discussing the incident.
The conversation between Maguire and Pickford was abruptly joined by James Tarkowski, who jokingly told Maguire, “H [Harry], you better get out of here quick, you s*** yourself!”
Maguire reportedly commented that it wasn’t a penalty but was surprised by the overturning, hinting that Young “hadn’t helped himself” by going to ground too easily.
The debate continued behind the scenes at Goodison Park, with Maguire, Pickford, and Tarkowski engaging in a light-hearted yet differing exchange of views on whether VAR should have reversed the penalty call.
Everton dominated the first half against United and could have put the game beyond reach, but failing to score a third goal after the break allowed an unexpected comeback with strikes from Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte.
Rio Ferdinand was seen walking through the tunnel, greeting players from both teams.
As Moyes made his way to the press conference, he shared his sentiments about leaving Goodison Park, acknowledging he would miss the historic ground but also expressing excitement about managing at the new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium.
United’s last match at the iconic Goodison Park was undoubtedly filled with drama, and it wouldn’t be surprising if discussions about the reversed penalty decision persist for several more days.
