household handoutA football-mad Australian teenager has stated will probably be extremely “special” to look at his beloved Everton play Liverpool within the closing Premier League Merseyside derby on the well-known previous stadium at Goodison Park.
McKenzie, from Sydney, advised his Liverpool-born mom that he needed to attend the derby throughout the Blues' final season.
Rita defined BBC Radio Merseyside He advised his 15-year-old son in March: “You've got no chance mate, we've just come back from England and there's no way I'm saving that much money in the time we have.”
Undaunted, McKenzie saved his money and returned on a two-week journey in time to see the current Everton beat his father's membership Wolves 4-0 on Wednesday.
household handout“Everyone says I'm lucky,” stated {the teenager}, who’s determined for 3 extra Premier League factors in opposition to the Reds on Saturday.
The Toffeesmen, who’ve been taking part in at Goodison Park since 1892, will transfer to their new 52,888-capacity stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock subsequent season.
McKenzie stated he was actually “looking forward” to the Liverpool recreation.
“I'm sure it's going to be special,” he stated.
household photographRita, who determined to remain in Australia after touring as a backpacker for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, stated: “When we came back [after Easter]He said it was his dream to go to the Everton vs Liverpool game at Goodison Park.
“He saved cash, used up all his financial savings and two weeks in the past stated 'I actually need to go mum – will you let me?'
“I said if you have money I can't stop you. We're very proud of him.”
McKenzie, who resides along with his aunt, stated he may have used his financial savings to ultimately purchase a automobile however “loved” coming again to Liverpool.
With inputs from BBC