Sam Allardyce saluted young Everton fan Jack McLinden after the Blues’ matchday mascot joined him for his post-match press conference.
Jack, unable to make the game at Goodison Park due to suffering from multiple health conditions, could still enjoy the experience of leading out the Toffees against Newcastle United by the use of innovative technology that allowed him to watch through the eyes of a robot.
Representing Jack on the night was AV1, a robot designed and manufactured by Norwegian start-up, No Isolation, with the young Blue watching on at home – a feat that saw Everton make technological and sporting history.