Howard Kendall RIP

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The last ten or so years we have lost too many of our legends/iconic figures from our wonderful football club,labby,bally,westy,sandy,Dave Hickson,kingy,sir Philip carter and now Howard,I know these men in their heart of hearts would want us as a club to find some comparable figures in these modern times,if we could we could still reclaim a place at footballs top table.
 
Jaytality said:
Wow thanks for the response that is amazing. My ma set it up with the owner of the red cow when we went on a trip with the Irish Toffees. I remember telling me mates Everton were up there cause me ma and no one believed me.
I was 14, I only seen us lift the FA Cup but looking back the elder Evertonians chanting Moyes songs around such an Everton legend, the word legend doesn't even cut it with Kendall. Kinda embarrassing looking back. But great night, especially for you.
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I hadn't been living over here that long, and joined the Irish Toffees not long after that night, met some people that night who are still good friends to this day.

I've been to loads of ex player functions over here since, but none were a patch on that night. Nothing has matched the numbers they drew in since, they had some line up though, even accounting for a couple of absentees,I was gutted at the time Alex Young never made it over for personal reasons, and was pissing myself laughing when John Bailey had to go to bed just after half seven because he was too pissed to speak.

Kendall stole the show that night though, and rightly so. The man was a hero as a player and manager, absolute gent too.

I'm still going on trips with The Irish Toffees now, the boat trips are the stuff of legend, but that's a story for another day.
 
Dario Terracotta said:
macca mate you correctly cited 1997/98 as a manager but let me tell you in 1972/73 as a seven year old I started going regular,and Howard as a player kept us in the division on his own that season.
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I've read stories about that Dario. I can't think of a person who fits the title of an 'Everton legend' more than Howard Kendall mate.

To do it as a player is something, to do it as a manager is an unbelievable achievement - to do it as a player and then a manager, well he's in company of a very small few who have done it and been successful as both with the same club.
 
radiostar said:
Renaming the Park End would be a fitting tribute to our greatest manager.
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For me mate, personally naming a stand isn't enough. That stand isn't fitting enough to be named after Kendall.

I like the idea of the Holy Trinity so I can understand why that's popular. But for me, I want a stand alone figure of him, carved with that beaming smile of his you see on the title winning photos and cup success. I think he deserves a statue that generations can go and see for many years to come.

That's what I would like to see personally mate.
 
Dario Terracotta said:
The last ten or so years we have lost too many of our legends/iconic figures from our wonderful football club,labby,bally,westy,sandy,Dave Hickson,kingy,sir Philip carter and now Howard,I know these men in their heart of hearts would want us as a club to find some comparable figures in these modern times,if we could we could still reclaim a place at footballs top table.
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Well said that man, well said.
Trouble is, we'll need a major-league sugar daddy to do afford what they achieved. We might have been nicknamed the Mersey Millionaires back in the John Moores era, but compared to the riches in the game these days, we were just relatively well-heeled by comparison.
 
tmgc said:
I hadn't been living over here that long, and joined the Irish Toffees not long after that night, met some people that night who are still good friends to this day.

I've been to loads of ex player functions over here since, but none were a patch on that night. Nothing has matched the numbers they drew in since, they had some line up though, even accounting for a couple of absentees,I was gutted at the time Alex Young never made it over for personal reasons, and was pissing myself laughing when John Bailey had to go to bed just after half seven because he was too pissed to speak.

Kendall stole the show that night though, and rightly so. The man was a hero as a player and manager, absolute gent too.

I'm still going on trips with The Irish Toffees now, the boat trips are the stuff of legend, but that's a story for another day.
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That's great stuff. I was over with them for a leeds game. I go independently now I should look into joining up. I wish I was of age to have a prober drink that night. But that moment was enough of a memory to have. My memories of Kendall are of his 3rd spell. But as ye get older it feels like I was there in the 70s and 80s at this stage.
 
maccavennie said:
For me mate, personally naming a stand isn't enough. That stand isn't fitting enough to be named after Kendall.

I like the idea of the Holy Trinity so I can understand why that's popular. But for me, I want a stand alone figure of him, carved with that beaming smile of his you see on the title winning photos and cup success. I think he deserves a statue that generations can go and see for many years to come.

That's what I would like to see personally mate.
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A Holy Trinity statue is a must !!
A statue of Howard as manager as well would be equally acceptable.
 
maccavennie said:
For me mate, personally naming a stand isn't enough. That stand isn't fitting enough to be named after Kendall.

I like the idea of the Holy Trinity so I can understand why that's popular. But for me, I want a stand alone figure of him, carved with that beaming smile of his you see on the title winning photos and cup success. I think he deserves a statue that generations can go and see for many years to come.

That's what I would like to see personally mate.
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Cant disagree with that. If they name the stand after him (agree its not the best stand) they should incorporate a statue of him behind it.
 
Liamliverpool86 said:
easily the most emotional thing to hit me as a everton fan


the tributes from other clubs just sums up the class of the man
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Suitable tribute from Atheletic Bilbao planned at their next match.

ATHLETIC CLUB

AT 69
Athletic dies exentrenador Howard Kendall
LE | EITB.EUS



17/10/2015

Everton has announced his lifelong club on Twitter. Kendall was Atletico coach from 1987-88 to 89-90.
The former coach Howard Kendall Athletic died Saturday morning at the age of 69 years.

Kendall went to Athletic Club in a total of 102 games and was the one who gave debuts, among others, the current club president Ibaigane, Josu Urrutia.

In his first campaign, 1987-1988, ranked the Bilbao set in fourth place and the next he finished seventh and played in the UEFA Cup.

In his third season, after eleven games, he was dismissed in November 1989 after a painful 4-0 defeat at the Santiago Bernabeu, although their successful integration in Bilbao and his affable and open character made him a popular and beloved character by Atletico fans.

The news of his death has given Everton, his lifelong club, on Twitter:

"We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Howard Kendall. It was the most successful club manager and one of the best players who have worn the shirt of Everton. Howard Kendall has died in hospital Sothport this morning at the age of 69 years surrounded by their loved ones. Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time and ask that their privacy be respected. "

Athletic have announced that next October 26th, the day on which Sponting play against Gijon at San Mames, players will wear black armbands and a minute's silencein memory is saved exentrenador English.


We are devastated to learn of the passing of Everton Giant Howard Kendall.pic.twitter.com/hKBuDeKraW

- Everton (Everton) October 17, 2015
Has died exentrenador Howard Kendall http://t.co/HcZOw1ZeYf #athletic

- Athletic Club (AthleticClub) October 17, 2015
 
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