Nick Barmby was told Everton fans would never forgive him but he hasn’t changed his mind

Former midfielder Nick Barmby insists he loved his four years playing for Everton, reflecting fondly on his time at Goodison Park despite his highly controversial transfer across Stanley Park to Liverpool in 2000. Speaking in Hull City's matchday programme, the 52-year-old praised the club's passionate supporters and recalled the atmosphere at Goodison Park as amazing.

Barmby signed for Everton from Middlesbrough for a then club-record £5.75 million in November 1996 before departing for Liverpool in a £6 million deal. Although Everton fans and officials reacted with fury at his departure, Barmby highlighted positive memories, including playing alongside stars such as Andrei Kanchelskis and scoring a Premier League hat-trick against West Ham United.