Howard Kendall RIP

[Woolly Blue]

We usually just pass it about for the first 5 mins anyway, so it shouldn't be a problem.

Not this time. It's now nailed on that Lukaku will score on 3 minutes 52 seconds and we'll not quite know what to do.

 

[summerisle]

Not this time. It's now nailed on that Lukaku will score on 3 minutes 52 seconds and we'll not quite know what to do.

Penalty 4 mins. That would be prophetic.

 

[Toast]

Penalty 4 mins. That would be prophetic.

Mirrallas snatches the ball off Rom.

 

[bflefc]

Brilliant.
I've cried more than family deaths tonight too mate.
I'm sure I will get to the bottom of that, but it's out of character for me to be so emotional.
My dad emailed me some pics of me and Howard last night when I was a kid, I guess the mid 80's lads really were my heroes more than I thought.

I've not got any family whatsoever, so experiencing the death of someone close to me is something I've obviously never encountered or know what it feels like.

I know I've been all over the place with Howard's death, which has spooked me a bit as I'm not related to him - or even knew him. Reading similar comments about blubbing has reassured me a bit, and I don't feel as ashamed as I did at first.

I can only thank my lucky stars that I was born at the right time to enjoy Howard's Everton, especially those halcyon years of glory. I think I've been so emotional because a little bit of me (well, my life) was also lost. Howard passing away confirms those days as over, and just memories now until it's my time to go.

But what great memories!

 

[Donald Twain]

I've not got any family whatsoever, so experiencing the death of someone close to me is something I've obviously never encountered or know what it feels like.

I know I've been all over the place with Howard's death, which has spooked me a bit as I'm not related to him - or even knew him. Reading similar comments about blubbing has reassured me a bit, and I don't feel as ashamed as I did at first.

I can only thank my lucky stars that I was born at the right time to enjoy Howard's Everton, especially those halcyon years of glory. I think I've been so emotional because a little bit of me (well, my life) was also lost. Howard passing away confirms those days as over, and just memories now until it's my time to go.

But what great memories!

I don't want to sound like a whopper but you have the Everton family mate, not the same but the nearest thing to in my book. Cheers

 

[4737carlin]

On Evertons Facebook page:

"We will be supporting a fans’ initiative to mark the passing of Howard Kendall with a period of chanting and applause in the fourth minute of Sunday’s game against Sunderland.

The Everton Giant was laid to rest on Thursday after an emotional funeral service in Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral.

Fans suggested the mark of respect in the fourth minute, inspired by the number he wore as an Everton player in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

An image of Howard will appear on Goodison Park’s big screens during the fourth minute of the game."

 

[Eggs]

....just remembered a bit of trivia - Howard Kendall was a classmate and played in the same school team as Roxy Music's Bryan Ferry.

 

[summerisle]

....just remembered a bit of trivia - Howard Kendall was a classmate and played in the same school team as Roxy Music's Bryan Ferry.

On his Twitter feed

 

[Eggs]

On his Twitter feed

.....well found and a nice gesture, Howard clearly left a positive footprint throughout his whole life.

 

[Toast]

....just remembered a bit of trivia - Howard Kendall was a classmate and played in the same school team as Roxy Music's Bryan Ferry.

He was a jealous guy apparantly.

 

[Baines' left foot]

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.

Beautifully put, mate. I'd imagine a lot of people will envy your connection with Howard. I certainly do!

 

[Donald Twain]

He was a jealous guy apparantly.

Oh yeah we should stick together over you and this street life and .. Oh I give up he's a fat Nazi tory!

 

[___alexandra___]

I can't believe how sad I am about Howard' s death. I have only really known about Everton for the last 4 years so naturally I didn't witness his glory days but my friends told me about him and he sounded so special! They would regularly bump into him at the Beefeater on Fridays so I went there at least 4 times last summer but he wasn't there. I can't believe I will never have the chance to meet that special man now! I was at the cathedral yesterday trying to pull myself together but as soon as I saw Duncan Ferguson walk to his seat with an expression of utter grief on his face that was me done! I had tears welling up all through the service and Bill Kenwright almost killed me off! And as he said: it is such a privilege to be part of our amazing, unique blue family!

 

[helpimonfire]

I can only thank my lucky stars that I was born at the right time to enjoy Howard's Everton, especially those halcyon years of glory. I think I've been so emotional because a little bit of me (well, my life) was also lost. Howard passing away confirms those days as over, and just memories now until it's my time to go.

But what great memories!

Spot on bud. I was 19 when we beat Watford in the cup final. It was a great few years that followed. The guy was massive as a player and a manager, even the reds are heaping praise on him.

By the way mate you are never alone. Just give the nod and I am sure plenty on here will go for a pint with you bud. Me included.

 

[summerisle]

Oh yeah we should stick together over you and this street life and .. Oh I give up he's a fat Nazi tory!

Calls him a wimpy right wingerlol

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...toffees-to-the-title-recalls-the-8952904.html