Who is the Elder Stateman now?

[CanadaToffee]

...among surviving former players. A few decades ago it was Dixie (obviously). I'll submit that until a couple of years ago, Labby was the most likely candidate. IMO he passed the mantle to Bally.

So now, who is in yout opinion the elder stateman of surviving former players?

 

[neonleon]

his most holy reverend alex nyarko.

Can I get a witness?

 

[CanadaToffee]

his most holy reverend alex nyarko.

Can I get a witness?

leon, I'm surprised at you, making fun of such a serious question! You should know the correct answer is Abel Xavier

 

[Welton Toffee]

The Golden Vision perhaps?

 

[neonleon]

Nevs, played a shitload of games?

 

[SuitsBlue]

the most ever

ever.

long live saint southall.

 

[neonleon]

Is he still playing?

I read somewhere he was gonna play for Rhyl? someone taking the piss, he was gettin on when he was playing for us.

 

[SuitsBlue]

still playes the legends/masters games and is still superb.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Kendall?

 

[monty]

The Golden Vision perhaps?

Even Nev would say that Rodders if not Gordon West, Ray Wilson.......first requirement of an elder statesman is that they need to be old!

 

[Latch]

Even Nev would say that Rodders if not Gordon West, Ray Wilson.......first requirement of an elder statesman is that they need to be old!

He was in goal for us when i realised that Everton was the team i had been blessed with to support ( check out my sig! ), when was that, late 60's, early 70's?

 

[ToffeeDan]

1. Dave Hickson
2. Gordon West

Some of the other old boys are still knocking about but Dave and Gordon are still closely associated with the club. It's amazing to think that legends of my boyhood are drawing their pensions!

TD

 

[CanadaToffee]

Of these candidates, which of them are regulars at Goodison these days, the way Labby was? Any idea?

 

[monty]

1. Dave Hickson
2. Gordon West

Some of the other old boys are still knocking about but Dave and Gordon are still closely associated with the club. It's amazing to think that legends of my boyhood are drawing their pensions!

TD

Shame on me TD, I totally forgot about Mr Hickson, a great lad to have in your company, well spotted mate. He is still in and about GP to this day, a lovely guy and the only answer to this thread!

 

[Gazdalf]

There is only one true follower to Labbys throne in my opinion. For services to Everton on and off the pitch has to be ........................................................................Colin Harvey...........................

One of the greatest unsung heroes of Everton Football Club. He has dedicated his whole life to the club in nearly every position known at the club.