ALAN BALL REMEMBERED

[paultheblue]

I remember that semi at old Trafford 1971 ,I have never been so crushed as I was on the open end that day ,another game we should of won but didn't I had tears in my eyes walking back to the car after the game.Charlie George at least gave us some comfort in the final I had an Arsenal scarf and rosette on all day on the day of the final and got some major scowls from reds when I went down the shops on the morning of the game.

 

[thebluefox]

I don't remember any incident with big Joe, but I did see him getting angry with teamates on the ground at Chelsea once.

I was in shock because I'd never seen anything like that before. Not at Everton and not anywhere.

I don't think I have since.

the 1st team played the res at goody park before the season started , bally had tommy jackson by the throat ,they kicked fuk out of one another , tommy jackson was not ballys fav

 

[hullefc]

I remember that semi at old Trafford 1971 ,I have never been so crushed as I was on the open end that day ,another game we should of won but didn't I had tears in my eyes walking back to the car after the game.Charlie George at least gave us some comfort in the final I had an Arsenal scarf and rosette on all day on the day of the final and got some major scowls from reds when I went down the shops on the morning of the game.

Remember during the weeks build up Shankly was asked about Everton and he said, 'Who are they'. At the half time whistle we started singing, 'Shankly, Shankly what's our name, Shankly what's our name'. Absolutely deafening coming form 30 000 plus Evertonians singing as one.

After every cup final we would all get out and on to the field and play football. The art was to mimic something from the final. Every time an Evertonian scored we would just fall to the ground Charlie Georgeesk with our arms outstretched above our heads.

As far as Tommy Wright' drinking goes, he would go into the Bluehouse, after most home games about 6.00 pm and roll out more than often at 10.30., stagger down to County Road and hail a cab.

I think the 1970s World Cup didn't help and was a contributing factor to our slump in 1970-71 season. Bally played every game, Labone played in 3, Harvey played in 1 I think and Tommy Wright played in one. Post World Cup slump. Also it didn't help that Westie's marriage was on the rocks and he was going through a divorce. It affected his form so much he was dropped for Andy Rankin.

That team should have been the springboard for a great Everton era, but sadly it never materialised.

Shankly was born in a mountain glen
seduced himself with a fountain pen
the ink ran free the ink ran wild
and he gave birth to a red and white child
they call the b*****d Evans, they call the b******d Evans

He's here, he's there, he's every f****** where, Alan Ball, Alan Ball

 

[trebilcock66]

I wonder how many on here were at either game? My dad went but never took me. Came back literally delirious on the adrenaline of that game. Still the highest attendance for FA cup game taking the two crowds together I think. Hardly any film of the goal around but I have seen a grainy 5 second clip a long time ago.

I stood on the Goodison Road terrace, right under the stand. The noise was the loudest I ever heard at Goodison (OK, maybe Bayern...). One of the best nights of my childhood.

I particularly recall the build up to the game with the Echo producing souvenir issues. The whole city was buzzing with anticipation. In my memory, the whole affair was much more local than it would be now....a private grudge match taking place in the dark on a Saturday night. Outsiders not welcome.

Would be interested in any film or TV of the occasion but am not aware of any.

Thanks Alan Ball for that wonderful moment. I'll never forget it.

 

[royalblue66]

Remember we were playing Southampton in the snow and the score was something like 6 or 7 nil
Most of the forwards had scored except Bernie the bolt and Bally rolled one across the pen area
And Bernie put it over the Gwladys street,Bally went f..++in crazy,we were all in tears laughing,anyone remember it ?

 

[thebluefox]

bernie wright never played in the same team as bally ,almost certain he never

 

[royalblue66]

My memory could be letting me down ,do you remember the game ?

 

[thebluefox]

My memory could be letting me down ,do you remember the game ?

i remember the 8.0 southampton game it did snow, bally scored the best goal of the game , mate i can remember the 70s and 80s i cant remember fuk all about the last 5 years or so thou

 

[degsy]

I wonder how many on here were at either game? My dad went but never took me. Came back literally delirious on the adrenaline of that game. Still the highest attendance for FA cup game taking the two crowds together I think. Hardly any film of the goal around but I have seen a grainy 5 second clip a long time ago.

105,000 at both, 60 odd K at Goodison and 40 odd K and our old ground. Even with all leave cancelled the buses couldn't cope, we walking back into town it was quicker, ended up in the central getting bladdered on rum and black, seemed like a good idea at the time.

 

[degsy]

i remember the 8.0 southampton game it did snow, bally scored the best goal of the game , mate i can remember the 70s and 80s i cant remember fuk all about the last 5 years or so thou

what he said in spades

 

[Jeff Jones]

I remember that semi at old Trafford 1971 ,I have never been so crushed as I was on the open end that day ,another game we should of won but didn't I had tears in my eyes walking back to the car after the game.Charlie George at least gave us some comfort in the final I had an Arsenal scarf and rosette on all day on the day of the final and got some major scowls from reds when I went down the shops on the morning of the game.

I was at Stamford Bridge that day watching Chelsea V Leeds (don't ask!)

Word came through that Bally had put Everton one up. I didn't hear anything else for the rest of the afternoon until I got to Fulham Broadway after the match. That's one of my worst memories in all my years supporting Everton.

You know that feeling you get in the stomach when something real bad has happened.

 

[royalblue66]

I was at Stamford Bridge that day watching Chelsea V Leeds (don't ask!)

Word came through that Bally had put Everton one up. I didn't hear anything else for the rest of the afternoon until I got to Fulham Broadway after the match. That's one of my worst memories in all my years supporting Everton.

You know that feeling you get in the stomach when something real bad has happened.

Ye get it every year when we play at the pit.

 

[paultheblue]

bernie wright never played in the same team as bally ,almost certain he never

He was gone before we signed Bernie the Bolt

 

[allezlesbleus]

I am sure it would be the 8 0 and I do remember Ball driving them on for more. He was like McEnroe, could not relate to anything less than 200% focus and desire because I am sure he saw each moment of each game as preparation for that life defining moment that would occur in a future cup final or something when the player would do something correctly so naturally because he had never , ever eased off in previous games. Also I think it is easy to forget how driven his own father had been and how he had been rejected as a young kid which made him obsessive about work rate to compensate. Was small skinny kid. Promised his dad he would be an England international before 21st birthday.