This was the moment a grandad burst into tears when Everton scored to help them secure their place in the Premier League.
George Dann, from Walton, was watching the tense match on Sunday at his granddaughter Leanne's house, with her partner Paul and their two children Elsa and Emmi, his wife Celia and grandson Joseph. The Blues were fighting to avoid relegation against Bournemouth at Goodison.
The family managed to capture the 87-year-old's reaction when Abdoulaye Doucoure's scored a superb strike from the edge of the box. George can be seen on his feet and cheering with his hands in the air, cheering alongside his family.
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He then sits back down the sofa before bursting into tears and puts his head in his hands. He is then comforted by his family.
Speaking to the ECHO, granddaughter Lauren Hindley said: "He was biting his nails on the edge of his seat, the anticipation was intense. He’s a proper Evertonian through and through and it meant everything to him to see them safe."
The 31-year-old, who is Liverpool fan, said the moment was "very emotional" for all the family.
Lauren added: "I’ve actually watched it back so many times and I’m a Liverpool fan, but it still brought tears to my eyes to see what it meant for him. He is a lot more calmer [today] to say the least and hoping for a more positive next season."
The Toffee's came into Sunday's game sitting 17th in the table, two points above Leicester City and Leeds United. During the second-half, Abdoulaye Doucoure scored the most important goal of his career to save the side from relegation with a 1-0 win over Bournemouth.
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