Former staff members of a historic Liverpool pub have spoken of their relief after securing roles so quickly following its closure. The Winslow Hotel, found on Goodison Road, shut its doors in January after 140 years in operation.

The 'People's Pub' first opened in 1886, predating Everton’s move to Goodison Park in 1892. The ECHO previously reported how, over the decades, it welcomed generations of supporters, but visitor numbers dropped sharply after Everton’s men’s team relocated to the new Hill Dickinson Stadium this season.

The closure was announced by general manager Dave Bond in early December. Dave, originally from County Clare and now living in Norris Green, said it was no longer financially viable to keep the pub running due to the collapse in matchday trade. While Everton Women continue to play at Goodison Park, attendances of between 3,000 and 6,000 fall well short of the crowds of more than 40,000 previously drawn by the men’s team.

The venue’s long legacy came to an end with a sold-out farewell party...