Howard Kendall RIP

[ford_uk]

Been sat at work, in Hants, in my own Everton world doing nothing all day but reading about the service, viewing pics and tributes trying to keep my eyes dry.
I can catch up with work tomorrow...today is about a true Evertonian and a man who gave me some of my lifes greatest memories

Those that understand......

Thanks and goodbye Howie

Been trying to find the words today, perfectly put. RIP Gaffer

 

[Stutheblue]

Think it must be Spurs, Leeds always played in all white.

It could be Fulham or Derby County perhaps? White stripes down the shorts make me think its one of those two teams.

 

[Dannymini]

Any one got a link of Duncan's speech

 

[allezlesbleus]

It could be Fulham or Derby County perhaps? White stripes down the shorts make me think its one of those two teams.

I think it is Fulham. The incline of the terrace is not like Spurs or Derby at the time and looks like the away end at Fulham. I googled Fulham kit 1966 and one of the images had the horizontal black stripe half way up the sock. Not gospel like, just my best guess.

 

[The Equaliser]

Yes it was all very moving and a top send off to Howard. Pity it wasn't yesterday as I was in town and could have gone along.

Reidy's story about the crates of Guinness was absolute class and added a brilliant bit of humour on such a sad day. And Bill's eulogy was also a great moment.

I'll be raising a glass of his favourite red to Howard this evening. May he RIP as I'm sure he will, as long as he is not looking down on our recent performances since he passed away.

 

[N.S.N.O.]

Nice to see kenwright was there today...

 

[Woolly Blue]

Christ that was hard today. I only got there in time to stand outside. Some great stories and a combination of laughter and tears, as it should be at these times.

Hard to believe we'll never see him round Goodison any more

RIP Howard - A great player and manager but above all, a lovely bloke.

 

[GraemeS1980]

Does anyone have a link for Big Dunc's eulogy today please?

Sad day but a day to celebrate the life of a legend, a massive part of my life is owed to this man. You never really think about it until times like this. Very proud to be an Evertonian today. Love you all x

 

[Blues Harp]

We should bring this back before home games... perhaps for this season only ?

 

[Baines' left foot]

One of the most beautiful buildings I've ever set foot in, the Anglican Cathedral. A fitting venue for an absolute legend of a man.

 

[tommye]

Right, bear with me, I might waffle a bit...


Howard Kendall.

To me, he was all manner of things. As a 11 yr old kid, in 1981, he was one of my dad's idols, coming back to us. A legend coming back to fix us. We were awful back then. Really bad. You youngsters fuming today really have no idea!
Back then, dad took me everywhere. Home and aways (Except 'far ones' on a school night) I was there. I remember being outside the players entrance, pissed wet through, as the coach arrived. Dad offering words of encouragement to the lads, shaking Howards hand and wishing him luck. No matter how bad we were, my dad and his mates, and me, would be there.

One of dads mates worked at the club, nothing special just a normal job, and through him, dad became mates with Howard and the players. So as we gathered momentum and took all before us, I kind of got swept along. Name a big game from then, I was there. Dad's friendship with Howard grew too. So, as we conquered all, I felt more of a part of it because dad knew Howard, celebrated our successes with him, right there, right at the heart of it. Players lounge after games, me wandering amongst my heroes. My idols. It was a magical time for all of us. I will never forget a minute.

Then Howard left. Then he came back, left, and came back again. We know the history of those times. Howard never changed though, he was still Howard. He still had the same steely determination, the same desire and passion. It just wasn't to be. Howard though, well he just carried on being Howard.

He still enjoyed a drink, with the same lads, in the same bar. He still stopped to talk to everyone, he still had that warm smile and glint on his eye. He still remembered me, 30 yrs after I first met him, when I last spoke to him last year, he asked how dad was and smiled, a glint in his eye, "good times lad, good times" he said.

"The best of times Howard, the very best of times. Thank you"


RIP Gaffer. I will never forget the joy you gave me and my dad, and all of us.

Thank you.

 

[Baines' left foot]

A little side thought...


If any of the players didn't quite understand or 'get' Everton, they will now. Today will have shown every one of them what our club means.

NSNO

Very well put, and I totally agree.

 

[Dario Terracotta]

We should bring this back before home games... perhaps for this season only ?

Love that song mate,no-one does that better than us lot,my old man brought me up to believe it was "our song"

 

[ijjysmith]

Right, bear with me, I might waffle a bit...


Howard Kendall.

To me, he was all manner of things. As a 11 yr old kid, in 1981, he was one of my dad's idols, coming back to us. A legend coming back to fix us. We were awful back then. Really bad. You youngsters fuming today really have no idea!
Back then, dad took me everywhere. Home and aways (Except 'far ones' on a school night) I was there. I remember being outside the players entrance, pissed wet through, as the coach arrived. Dad offering words of encouragement to the lads, shaking Howards hand and wishing him luck. No matter how bad we were, my dad and his mates, and me, would be there.

One of dads mates worked at the club, nothing special just a normal job, and through him, dad became mates with Howard and the players. So as we gathered momentum and took all before us, I kind of got swept along. Name a big game from then, I was there. Dad's friendship with Howard grew too. So, as we conquered all, I felt more of a part of it because dad knew Howard, celebrated our successes with him, right there, right at the heart of it. Players lounge after games, me wandering amongst my heroes. My idols. It was a magical time for all of us. I will never forget a minute.

Then Howard left. Then he came back, left, and came back again. We know the history of those times. Howard never changed though, he was still Howard. He still had the same steely determination, the same desire and passion. It just wasn't to be. Howard though, well he just carried on being Howard.

He still enjoyed a drink, with the same lads, in the same bar. He still stopped to talk to everyone, he still had that warm smile and glint on his eye. He still remembered me, 30 yrs after I first met him, when I last spoke to him last year, he asked how dad was and smiled, a glint in his eye, "good times lad, good times" he said.

"The best of times Howard, the very best of times. Thank you"


RIP Gaffer. I will never forget the joy you gave me and my dad, and all of us.

Thank you.

I feel like you've been wanting to say this since the news broke.

Well in mate.

 

[wbn61]

think his family will be proud. when my brother died I was amazed how many people turned out to commerate him. believe me it does make you as a family feel good.