Tonight , I have been invited out by Bally's Family ...

[little curly alan ball]

Just read it mate you captured a loss there that every young evertonian of that era felt, even weeks later I remember day dreaming at the bus stop on Queens Drive - "he might come back".

It was just too massive - I really struggle to think of an equivalent anywhere in football, not Ronaldo (manu to madrid), Sol Campbell (spurs/arsenal) - I just can't think of anything near.

Certainly we went to pot after and bar Kendals all too brief glory we've never really had that cockyness since.

I might add, his return with Southampton was one of the great ovations I've ever heard anywhere - he admitted being in a daze as a result and didn't play well.

They broke the mold with him, as mere mortals we face challenges and overcome the odds every day, we have no choice, such is life.

His was a life full of choice yet he met every challenge as though his life depended on it - we merseyside people recognised it - THAT is why we love him and why we get a bit tetchy when the excuses get rolled out with the present crew.

Well written fella, have a great time.

Thank you VERY much Lad ..

You just NAILED THAT there , Mate ...

Exactly , btw ..

Yeah , I will do ..

Cheers , Mucka

 

[little curly alan ball]

Cracking stuff...as usual boss man.

Ta , Kid .

Nice one , Dude

 

[stanleypark]

lcab, you should be out shopping for a nice pair of white shoes for this evening rather than being on here!

 

[little curly alan ball]

lcab, you should be out shopping for a nice pair of white shoes for this evening rather than being on here!

Haha

Got them .. Even Adidas kinda Stan Smith-esque - that is ; sans stripes .

Just like Baly's originals !!!

Cheers , Dude ..

 

[little curly alan ball]

Me POINT in starting this thread is just to show yous how easy it woulda been for them to say nothing an'just carry on their lives ..

They never ..

THAT they never makes me proud both personally and collectively on behalf of this great club ...

Me Dad wouldve been BEAMING . Honestly ...

Anyways , Bally Begats Ballys .. Class Begats Class...

 

[Pat's Van]

enjoy yourself LCAB lid, ya deserve it

...where will ya's go ? Thomas Frost's ?

 

[thebluefox]

bally dont forget to tell the story of when he scored the pen in the kop end for arsenal ,still brings a tear to the eye that tale my brother was there seen it all

 

[Waddy]

Have a great night mate!

Just dont pick any music lid

 

[Deathspike]

That's fantastic and a very classy gesture by them. It's one of those memories that will last a life time!

You deserve it! Well done mate!

 

[fozzy]

very touching gesture from them but thoroughly deserved for you fella!

enjoy tonight mate!

 

[Roztitute]

Brilliant stuff mate, wow. Once Everton has touched you...

 

[chicoazul]

Enjoy mate.

 

[Matt Damon]

I hope this is in the right sectiony thing , but it IS Everton related ...

See , I #RTd Me Bally Sermon on his 5 year anniversary . Someone must have passed it on to the Family .

Since then I have spoken to Jimmy - his Lad , Keely - his Daughter , and Carol , his Sister .. Keely I speak to quite regular now ... Off it's Cake ...

They said they CRIED when reading it , an' Carol told me it is the most emotional thing she has ever read about her Brother .. Oh , an' also , that I loved him as much as they did ..

HONEST TO GOD ....

Anyways , I POST this , as , A , Im MEGA Proud , B ; Gobsmacked beyond belief , but also C ; to illustrate that this Fambo , whom , possibly uny Keely were born here or have any connection with Everton FC and Evertonians , represent their Dad / Brother to an absolutely typical extent ...

Classy . Just like Bally ..

Anyways , thought I'd mention ...

This Club REALLY DOES Get You like ....

#CarryOn

Laughing here reading that.

Can only imagine Bally on GOT ... What was his favourite pasty or savoury?

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