Bill Kenwright

[alwaysblue]

Didn't he surrender 250k to 500k of the kanchelskis money to fiorentina when we were skint because they said they were skint possibly the same with the 5 million keeper from tranmere hahaha

Not a major criticism just showed he was daft football romantic in a time when the rest of the football world wasn't

I think it was Michael Ball at Rangers. Something about they couldn't play him or they'd owe us it.

 

[T LEAFE]

I met Bill twice and the second time he remembered me
The first was when I was lucky enough to be in the Directors box at Chelsea. At HT we were 2 down. And Bill just stood in his place so I went down to have a word. I apologised to him for my forthcoming rant about what was wrong with our players. He stood silently and listened. Once I had finished he turned to me and said " You have forgotten one thing...we have no skill either"
I met him a year later and he remembered me
Respect
A true Evertonian
RIP Bill

 

[Bluerover]

Honestly, if it's announced it may be wise to lock the thread for a period of reflection.

My views on the man are well known, but as others have said he's family to somebody and they, along with his friends will be abviously devastated.

Plenty of topics here spiral out of control and this one will be no different.

With only a minuscule number of negatives, the vast vast majority of posts have been tasteful and respectful. There is a Christian saying based on Romans that says hate the sin but love the sinner.

In Bill's case, the Club wasn't successful on the pitch and he also made mistakes off it. However, he was a true Evertonian, and did brilliant work with EITC, and when tragedy hit various families including families who weren't even Everton fans.

Eternal rest grant to him O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon him.

May he rest in peace.

 

[davies1878]

I think it was Michael Ball at Rangers. Something about they couldn't play him or they'd owe us it.

Lol I think he was another thinking back there were more than one hahaha, as I said he was a romantic to his detriment but he cared.

 

[Nyhus]

Sad to see the rumors are true. I wanted him out of Everton, but not like this.

RIP Bill

 

[Kev The Rat]

Hope the recent developments at the club didn’t finish him off. They may have done which is a great shame.

 

[toffee matt]

 

[Shibbywiggles]

RIP Bill. Nothing but love and condolences to his family and friends.

Lads, into them on Sunday now. Do the right thing and send Bill off with a win.

There’s a poetry that there will likely be a minutes silence before that game which will include Moyes - his biggest success

I’m not a hypocrite so I’m not going to say anything more in this thread as it’s not the time

 

[davies1878]

Perennial doldrums

Jesus we had more titles than man utd during fergies reign.
Spurs are ln 2 and we are.on 9, it took city long enough with their money to catch us

 

[alwaysblue]

Lol I think he was another thinking back there were more than one hahaha, as I said he was a romantic to his detriment but he cared.

I'm sure most have been critical of his time as chairman and most are equally sad of his passing. All of the stories coming out show him as a true gent and a very benevolent one.

A work colleague had another of these stories where his wife and nipper were gifted tickets and exclusive access by Bill. They waxed lyrical about him.

RIP Bill.

 

[ToffeeHibs]

RIP Bill

 

[Jokerdan]

Deeply saddened to hear of Bills death, I hope he went peacefully with great comfort and his family find similar comfort in the great memories I’m sure they have of him.

I think from the expressions of gratitude and grief amongst those who knew him, he was respected, revered and loved and may we all be so lucky. He will be missed.

I was thinking earlier how he’d like to be remembered, so I’ll just say, he was one of us, he was a blue and he served the club to the best of his ability, he will be missed.

It feels like the end of a journey or the end of a life cycle of the club, ill remember all the years, particularly the Moyes era, European football, Cup final and hope. You know what, I did have good times.

I was never is harshest critic because I always believed he never promised what he didn’t deliver to my mind. He and we thought a billionaire was the answer - how wrong we all were. What happened next is for each man/woman to decide for themselves. I have my own thoughts. But today is not the day.

As time passes and as the club moves out of local influence with an uncertain future, maybe many will look back with a kinder eye.

I hope we remember him fondly, with respect and regard wherever blue is worn.

He’s was one of us and he served the club.

Thanks for all Bill, Rest In Peace.

Very profound words. BK was out of his time and depth with today's multi-globalism and commercialism and should have stepped back many years ago but his love and passion for 'our Club' would not let him do that. His legacy will be his failure to do so but that should not be the enduring memories we retain of a man who, in his own way, wanted Everton to retain the principles of what first made football the 'beautiful game'...even if those ideals have long gone.

 

[TheFinnFan]

Hope the recent developments at the club didn’t finish him off. They may have done which is a great shame.

Cancer is cancer but Moshiris era must have been awfully hard for the man. Very sad. R.I.P Bill.

 

[barneygumble]

Ths will be great to reflect on in a few days.

Kenwright legacy was one of failure, I’ve made it clear that as dust settles he’s the worst thing to every happen to the club.
However, a man has lost his life and I think he deserves that respect.

RIP Bill, regards with your family.

 

[Cjplennon]

RIP Bill