Sharpy’s return

[Evo2901]

I’m way too young to remember him playing for us but over the years on the radio etc. he always seemed a right miserable sod. Headlock gate was a disgrace and I truly believe he should’ve issued a full, frank apology before returning to the Grand Old Lady. Unfortunately his ego means he won’t be holding his hands up and admitting he was in the wrong.

 

[Bedfordblue]

You having a go at the fans lad?

Speaking on the Sky Sports special, Sharp took his opportunity to land a blow on the Everton fans.

“Before we got to those good times, there were a lot of low times and it’s really tough to leave Goodison,” he said.

“It wasn’t always a full house the attendances were pretty poor at times and you could always hear every criticism aimed at you and you could even see that person in the crowd giving it to you.”

 

[bicycleheader]

You having a go at the fans lad?

Speaking on the Sky Sports special, Sharp took his opportunity to land a blow on the Everton fans.

“Before we got to those good times, there were a lot of low times and it’s really tough to leave Goodison,” he said.

“It wasn’t always a full house the attendances were pretty poor at times and you could always hear every criticism aimed at you and you could even see that person in the crowd giving it to you.”

He needs to start an apology thread on here or GTF

 

[No Alla Violenza]

Reading his autobiography a while back gives a decent impression of his character. Always hard done by and never seemed to enjoy it even when we were great.

I really went off him when I read that book

 

[Hinchcliffe's Corner]

You having a go at the fans lad?

Speaking on the Sky Sports special, Sharp took his opportunity to land a blow on the Everton fans.

“Before we got to those good times, there were a lot of low times and it’s really tough to leave Goodison,” he said.

“It wasn’t always a full house the attendances were pretty poor at times and you could always hear every criticism aimed at you and you could even see that person in the crowd giving it to you.”

You can score all the goals in the world, but you'll still be a nobhead.

 

[jackyboy]

Sharpie and the Panda’s Last Walk

The skies were grey, the air held weight,
As though the heavens knew the date.
Through County Road, past fans in blue,
Two figures came — one old, one new.

Graeme Sharp, with strides once bold,
Now walked with memories grown gold.
Beside him, strange, yet oddly right,
A Panda trod, soft-footed, white.

No one asked — they simply knew,
A legend’s path, his final view.
He’d roared for goals where banners fly,
Now silence spoke, no need to try.

They paused beneath the arching sign,
Goodison Park, that grand old shrine.
The Panda blinked, as if to say:
“Even giants must walk away.”

Each seat recalled a mighty cheer,
Each brick had held the faithful near.
But time moves on, and even kings
Must fold their boots, must clip their wings.

Sharp turned once more, his eyes aglow,
As echoes from the past did flow:
“Sharp scores again!” the ghosts all cried,
While banners in the breeze replied.

And as they left, with slowest pace,
The Panda nuzzled Sharp’s kind face.
A friend for grief, a guard for pride—
A quiet strength that walked beside.

Farewell, Goodison, proud and stark—
You’ll live in dreams, in heart, in mark.
For legends pass, but love won’t fade,
Where Sharp once ran, where boys were made.

 

[Dan Tanner]

Reading his autobiography a while back gives a decent impression of his character. Always hard done by and never seemed to enjoy it even when we were great.

He's comes across as the very definition of a dour Scotsman, he had an office above the mega store and stomped around the place with a face like thunder.
The very opposite of how big dunc behaved.

 

[Gilbert..]

He was a non exec director for about one year. Kenwrights managed decline was over decades…I think people are going overboard on this tbh Dave. We are not the bitter RS and really should cut him some slack…imo….

I think his position on the board is irrelevant tbh. Its more to to do with he had the opportunity to distance himself from what he knew was a lie against people who chanted his name from the Gwladys street(me)
He never. And i know its not just myself that thinks a humble apology that he could have acted differently would go a long way.
Im not losing any sleep over Sharp. He just could have handled it so much better.

 

[summerisle]

Can't wait for the apology.

 

[windymiller]

The person that never made a mistake, never made anything.
But.
The person that decides to double down on that mistake and be to proud to apologise, well, it's a bit rich expecting forgiveness from the very people you hurt.

I don't think he thinks he needs forgiveness. He certainly hasn't asked for any. Great player, weasel of a man.

 

[Rita_Poon]

I don't think he thinks he needs forgiveness. He certainly hasn't asked for any. Great player, weasel of a man.

He's setting himself up as Bill. Tone deaf to the support and just carry on regardless. The behaviour of the support as a bloc has shown repeatedly that it has a crystal clear perfect and long memory.

 

[Benicetoourboys]

Sorry to be thick, but what is the Panda connection with Sharp?
Also, who is the cone guy & what's that all about? Did he just have a red cone or something at BMD?

 

[Duncan’s Pigeon Loft]

He was before my time, but clearly on the pitch he is one of our greatest ever players, a legend.

He joined the board when I was a fan and his behaviour during a period of that where he joined in/ got on board with was slandering our fans - he’s certainly tarnished his status with that. Some of these fans he slandered are the same fans who idolised him as kids , paid his wages etc.

Not really for me to say how he should be received since his return - as I touched on above fans who idolised him feel sh… on from a great height.

I’d like to think in an ideal world that we can separate the player and the man/director? Great player (possibly the best) - questionable individual off the pitch? He gave a lot of you old gets the best some of the best moments of your lives , you wouldn’t swap them for the world .

What we can all agree on is that from what I’ve read / old footage I’ve watched of him we’d kill for someone like him in our team now!

 

[Bedfordblue]

Sharpie and the Panda’s Last Walk

The skies were grey, the air held weight,
As though the heavens knew the date.
Through County Road, past fans in blue,
Two figures came — one old, one new.

Graeme Sharp, with strides once bold,
Now walked with memories grown gold.
Beside him, strange, yet oddly right,
A Panda trod, soft-footed, white.

No one asked — they simply knew,
A legend’s path, his final view.
He’d roared for goals where banners fly,
Now silence spoke, no need to try.

They paused beneath the arching sign,
Goodison Park, that grand old shrine.
The Panda blinked, as if to say:
“Even giants must walk away.”

Each seat recalled a mighty cheer,
Each brick had held the faithful near.
But time moves on, and even kings
Must fold their boots, must clip their wings.

Sharp turned once more, his eyes aglow,
As echoes from the past did flow:
“Sharp scores again!” the ghosts all cried,
While banners in the breeze replied.

And as they left, with slowest pace,
The Panda nuzzled Sharp’s kind face.
A friend for grief, a guard for pride—
A quiet strength that walked beside.

Farewell, Goodison, proud and stark—
You’ll live in dreams, in heart, in mark.
For legends pass, but love won’t fade,
Where Sharp once ran, where boys were made.

TL : DR but the post title made me do a double take given his affection towards them.

 

[heatmeiser]

Rangers mad growing up wasn't he?

Just in case you hadn't realised....