tell me something about Labone

[Eggs]

@Eggs

....last of the Corinthians is a reflection of his sportsmanship but be under no illusion that the fella played in the toughest of times against not only the most capable but the hardest. He was England's CB in arguably the best ever side we sent to a World Cup in 1970 and was pitted against Pele et al in a narrow defeat. Classy CB, classy man, great Evertonian.

 

[TheFinnFan]

A major pillar of a team - Corinthians famous for strong architecture pillars etc so yes maybe biblical!
When the going got tough Labone led by example - made his debut as a young teenager marking a top England forward name escapes me - Dave Hickson stated pre season the reserves played the first team and this lad called Labone marked him, and thought straight away what a great centre half he was going to be - never a doubt in his mind proved out to be spot on!

thanks joey

I vaguely remember that there was somekind of story about Corinthian men who made something spectacular...dunno...i just thought it might have had something to do with that quote mate. But that pillar reference sounds pretty pertinent.

 

[strummer]

Didn't he marry miss uk as well ? Not only a great player but a looker as well as a charmer.go ead bri lad

 

[TheFinnFan]

....last of the Corinthians is a reflection of his sportsmanship but be under no illusion that the fella played in the toughest of times against not only the most capable but the hardest. He was England's CB in arguably the best ever side we sent to a World Cup in 1970 and was pitted against Pele et al in a narrow defeat. Classy CB, classy man, great Evertonian.

ok mate, thanks.

 

[atrottel]

I think "Corinthians" in this sense is related to the famous Corinthian Casuals team, which was made up of gentleman amateurs playing against professionals. Allegedly, the Real Madrid colours are based on the Corinthians strip.

Added: Corinthian Casuals

 

[Joey66]

thanks joey

I vaguely remember that there was somekind of story about Corinthian men who made something spectacular...dunno...i just thought it might have had something to do with that quote mate. But that pillar reference sounds pretty pertinent.

Just looked it up could mean many Biblical terms, but the archeological pillar tower of strength is fitting for the great Labby!

 

[MACCA75]

I never saw him play, but I've been at a few dinners he was at and he was a top gent. Made time to chat to everyone.

Nice of him to chat to the waiters like.

 

[TheFinnFan]

....last of the Corinthians is a reflection of his sportsmanship but be under no illusion that the fella played in the toughest of times against not only the most capable but the hardest. He was England's CB in arguably the best ever side we sent to a World Cup in 1970 and was pitted against Pele et al in a narrow defeat. Classy CB, classy man, great Evertonian.

Sorry stupid question mate ...how does Corinthians and sportmanship relate in this context?

 

[Eggs]

Sorry stupid question mate ...how does Corinthians and sportmanship relate in this context?

....not a stupid question at all, FF. Somebody might have touched on it but I think the Corinthians were a side of footballers who played in early days of the game but we're renowned for their sportsmanship. It wasn't about winning, it was about playing the game in the right manner. Not sure what they would make of things today.

I can still see Labone playing in my mind now. No histrionics, just quality. He was just there. Remember the season after we won the league in 1970 and had just gone out of the European Cup to Panathanikos. We played the Reds in the FA Cup fsemi fnal day later, Bally inevitably put us ahead but Labone got injured and had to go off. It was pivotal, we lost the game.

 

[Verbal Kint]

"One Evertonian is worth 20 Liverpudlians.
Everton is the best - the biggest and the best".

I'd gladly give my left testicle if this was ever the case again.

NSNO

 

[The Equaliser]

I always thought that the Corinthians reference was in relation to the people of the ancient city of Corinth who apparently had a reputation for not giving up and fighting to the death. But I could be wrong.

Everything about Brian has already been said. That he was the skipper of the 1970 title winning team which contained a lot of great players tells you all you need to know.

 

[davmaher]

Sorry stupid question mate ...how does Corinthians and sportmanship relate in this context?

As others have mentioned, the Corinthians were an amateur team from the 1800's. They played to what they called the "Corinthian spirit" which was to play fair, treat opponents with respect and never look to take an unfair advantage. As examples of this, they refused to take penalties (or would deliberately miss) and if an opponent was sent off they would take one of their players off also. To call someone a Corinthian is to say that they play fair, respect the opposition etc. as the original Corinthians did.

 

[The Esk]

I always thought that the Corinthians reference was in relation to the people of the ancient city of Corinth who apparently had a reputation for not giving up and fighting to the death. But I could be wrong.

Everything about Brian has already been said. That he was the skipper of the 1970 title winning team which contained a lot of great players tells you all you need to know.

"As I understand the breed, he is one who has not merely braced his muscles and developed his endurance by the exercise of some great sport, but has, in the pursuit of that exercise, learnt to control his anger, to be considerate to his fellow men, to take no mean advantage, to resent as dishonour the very suspicion of trickery, to bear aloft a cheerful countenance under disappointment, and never to own himself defeated until the last breath is out of his body”

NL ‘Pa’ Jackson – Founder Corinthians FC

The Corinthians objected very strongly when penalties were introduced in football in 1891.

C B Fry (who captained England at football and cricket) called the new law a "standing insult to sports men to have to play under a rule which assumes that players intend toe tip, hack and push opponents and to behave like cads of the first kidney”.

 

[dave abrahams]

"As I understand the breed, he is one who has not merely braced his muscles and developed his endurance by the exercise of some great sport, but has, in the pursuit of that exercise, learnt to control his anger, to be considerate to his fellow men, to take no mean advantage, to resent as dishonour the very suspicion of trickery, to bear aloft a cheerful countenance under disappointment, and never to own himself defeated until the last breath is out of his body”

NL ‘Pa’ Jackson – Founder Corinthians FC

The Corinthians objected very strongly when penalties were introduced in football in 1891.

C B Fry (who captained England at football and cricket) called the new law a "standing insult to sports men to have to play under a rule which assumes that players intend toe tip, hack and push opponents and to behave like cads of the first kidney”.

I think " the last of the Corinthians refers to the amateur football team in Reference to Brian Labone , he was completely
unflappable, never, ever lost his temper, played the game to win without retorting to foul play, was a great captain,
inspiring his team vocally as well physically, a marvellous controlled footballer who absolutely loved Everton, the club and
the team, I had loads of conversations with Brian and he wouldn't have a word said against the club or anyone who
played for the team, sorely missed.

 

[ste d' indica]

Worked with a proper United fan a while back who had about 20 years on me. Said he'd been truly privileged to see Brian Labone play.