Howard Kendall RIP

[Ashtonian]

I'll hold my hands up I got emotional a little bit when I read the news today. Very uncharacteristic of me tbh but I guess that's what this club does for you. care far more than you should when losing someone as important as Howard was.

 

[roydo]

As a younger fan seeing opposition supporters recall Everton teams of yore is very telling.

Thank you Howard for bringing that period when Everton were more than just "also-rans" to the rest of the world.

It must be. Like, no internet, not every match being televised, no where near the blanket coverage there is now.

Yet they are still remembered, so must have made a dent in non blues that I had no idea about.

Until, sadly, today.

 

[alpha1]

The result today became meaningless as soon as the news broke.
Our opponents behaved very respectfully as far as I could hear and see and they must be applauded for this.
Sad to see one of the greatest Everton greats pass away.

 

[ijjysmith]

I'll hold my hands up I got emotional a little bit when I read the news today. Very uncharacteristic of me tbh but I guess that's what this club does for you. care far more than you should when losing someone as important as Howard was.

Is. Not was. He lives on in countless memories.

 

[TippEverton]

Was shocked when I heard this, only passed him outside Goodison after the derby.

RIP Howard, a true Everton legend in every sense of the word, thoughts with his family.

 

[Toast]

Not sure if this has been posted, but lads, get on it. It's only 5 mins, and sums the man up perfectly.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p035h1kj

 

[allen]

Such desperately sad news. He gave us more than any other.

As long as there is an Everton, he will be remembered.

R.I.P., H.K.

 

[tommye]

Still numb. Somebody make the hurt go away please.

 

[summerisle]

RIP

Glad that in his final years he got to be welcomed to Finch Farm.

An interview with him on the latest Everton TV ~20mins in

That was a great interview, loved it when Sheeds told him he was a first team player, perhaps some other players should take note

 

[Deleted member 28206]

What a [Poor language removed] horrible horrible day

 

[paultheblue]

We all have to die sometime but it doesn't make it any easier when you lose someone close to you.I have never met him personally but when I heard the news today it was like losing a member of my own family.
To lose two Everton icons in a matter of months is heartbreaking, it feels like a big piece of me died today we are never going to see the likes of Bally , Kingy , Labone and now Howard again as modern football does not instill the same sense of loyalty in the game its not the players fault its just the game has changed and in my opinion for the worse.
Condolences to Howards family and thanks Howard for some of the greatest years of my life you will never be forgotten

 

[roydo]

We all have to die sometime but it doesn't make it any easier when you lose someone close to you.I have never met him personally but when I heard the news today it was like losing a member of my own family.
To lose two Everton icons in a matter of months is heartbreaking, it feels like a big piece of me died today we are never going to see the likes of Bally , Kingy , Labone and now Howard again as modern football does not instill the same sense of loyalty in the game its not the players fault its just the game has changed and in my opinion for the worse.
Condolences to Howards family and thanks Howard for some of the greatest years of my life you will never be forgotten

Well put mate.

 

[Dario Terracotta]

I don't know if anyone's seen the applause on the official site,Colin Harvey looked to be in tears,really felt it for him,he must of been thinking of the great days down on that very same pitch with Howie and Bally.

 

[ToffeeDoug]

Villa Park and the FA Cup semi final of 1985-86 against a Sheff Wed team managed by Howard Wilkinson. And 47,000 fans singing as one "We're on the march with Howard's army"......the noise was deafening. Funny what sticks in the mind.

Sat here with a glass of wine, toasting the memories that Howard Kendall gave us.

 

[daz4matty]

Villa Park and the FA Cup semi final of 1985-86 against a Sheff Wed team managed by Howard Wilkinson. And 47,000 fans singing as one "We're on the march with Howard's army"......the noise was deafening. Funny what sticks in the mind.

Sat here with a glass of wine, toasting the memories that Howard Kendall gave us.

He gave us many memories and happy ones.
In 2 seasons he took us from a relegation battle to one of the best teams in europe what a manager.