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I've been playing for Pukekohe AFC, a small town club in New Zealand, for the last 20 years. Only a few months before he died, we had the great pleasure and privilege to have the great man speak at our clubs Sportsman's dinner. I took my dad, a red, but a big fan of Bally since 66. He reckons he won the World Cup for us nearly single handed. I got the DVD of the 66 WC Final and played it to the lads from the footy club the night before, as some only knew Alan Ball as ex-manager of City etc. My dad was right. He covered every inch of that Wembley turf, many times over. Think James McArthy on steroids!
Alan spoke for about two hours covering his childhood, a lot about his dad, Blackpool, England and the WC and loads about Everton including his first derby when he scored twice (even the reds on our table were in awe). His love for Everton was obvious. He also went on to talk about Arsenal, Saints, City, Pompey, etc. When he'd finished he stuck around for another hour chatting to anybody who wanted a word, posed for photos, helped us raffle off England and Everton shirts, signed autographs, etc.
Throughout it all he was an absolute gentleman, no swears, inspirational, funny, respectful to all (even the reds . So much so my dad said ".. we should of brought your mum!"
Alan Ball. Great player, Great Blue. Great man. RIP
Today the 24th April, the world lost one of the greatest footballers that played the game of football the way it should be played. Everton fans worldwide will always remember the genius that was loved by all.
Today is the 7th anniversary of his death.
I was in contact with his youngest daughter yesterday who will be present at St Mary's on Saturday cheering on the mighty blues with her two boys.
Let us take time today to reflect on s football legend. RIP Bally you were the greatest
RIP Alan. watched you through the sixties. nobody has ever matched what you had since, you summed up what Once a blue always a blue really mentwhose the greatest of them all? Little curly Alan Ball. Not ashamed to admit I cried when Bally was sold. The best player I ever saw in the royal blue jersey and my god I have seen some great players since I first went to Goodison in 1963
Yes. I want to cry when I see any picture of him in an Arsenal shirt. Catterick had lost the plot.