I was asked to introduce myself as I have recently joined the forum so here goes.
I was born in Islington North London a stones throw away from Arsenal’s Highbury Stadium. Everyone in the area and in my family were Arsenal fans except my Dad who was a Chelsea fan. I went to see Arsenal play a few times but I just did not like the way they played. I first saw Everton play on the last day of the 1961/62 season, ironically against Arsenal at Highbury. Everton won 3-2 with two goals from Alex Young and one from Jimmy Gabriel. What impressed me apart from the victory was was the fluent football they played, I was hooked and Alex Young (the golden vision) became my hero.
For some years I was restricted to seeing Everton play only when they played London Clubs, however, as soon as I was old enough to travel on my own I started traveling to Goodison Park. I attended all Everton’s home games as well as their games in London from 1967/68 onwards. After, Alex Young left the club, Alan Ball became my idol and then Joe Royle. I have been fortunate enough to see Everton win the title four times. In 1962/63 when They were unbeaten at Goodison, 1969/70 which was as close to a pure footballing side as you could ever wish for, 1984/85 the best season in the Club’s history and 1986/87. I have also seen some fantastic players.
I have lived in the USA since February 2012 and I am fortunate enough to be able to see all live Premiership games and I am an overseas member of Everton Football Club, however, I miss the contact, banter and chats with Evertonians. Which is why I joined the Forum.
Well that’s my introduction. Thank you for taking the time to read it.
Rob
I was born in Islington North London a stones throw away from Arsenal’s Highbury Stadium. Everyone in the area and in my family were Arsenal fans except my Dad who was a Chelsea fan. I went to see Arsenal play a few times but I just did not like the way they played. I first saw Everton play on the last day of the 1961/62 season, ironically against Arsenal at Highbury. Everton won 3-2 with two goals from Alex Young and one from Jimmy Gabriel. What impressed me apart from the victory was was the fluent football they played, I was hooked and Alex Young (the golden vision) became my hero.
For some years I was restricted to seeing Everton play only when they played London Clubs, however, as soon as I was old enough to travel on my own I started traveling to Goodison Park. I attended all Everton’s home games as well as their games in London from 1967/68 onwards. After, Alex Young left the club, Alan Ball became my idol and then Joe Royle. I have been fortunate enough to see Everton win the title four times. In 1962/63 when They were unbeaten at Goodison, 1969/70 which was as close to a pure footballing side as you could ever wish for, 1984/85 the best season in the Club’s history and 1986/87. I have also seen some fantastic players.
I have lived in the USA since February 2012 and I am fortunate enough to be able to see all live Premiership games and I am an overseas member of Everton Football Club, however, I miss the contact, banter and chats with Evertonians. Which is why I joined the Forum.
Well that’s my introduction. Thank you for taking the time to read it.
Rob
