Who was your hero growing up?

Bruce Wayne · May 27, 2015

Who would you usually imagine being during kickabouts with mates as a kid? Mine was Tony Cottee as he was a short striker. Thought we'd signed the best player ever when he got a hat-trick on his debut.

Thuck ma Baws · May 27, 2015

Bruce Wayne said:
Who would you usually imagine being during kickabouts with mates as a kid? Mine was Tony Cottee as he was a short striker. Thought we'd signed the best player ever when he got a hat-trick on his debut.

I loved Cottee. I was like you, I was at his debut with my dad and we both thought we'd signed the second coming. First player who I hero worshipped though was Peter Reid. I think it was because of the way he took the game by the scruff of the neck when we were struggling. He just seemed to me to be our leader and I idolised him for it!

Moomin · May 27, 2015

I think the majority of people on here look upto Harvey Dent.

McBain · May 27, 2015

Tim's tourettes · May 27, 2015

Big Nev

daz4matty · May 27, 2015

When I was young Bob Latchford.

Prevenger17 · May 27, 2015

Moomin said:
I think the majority of people on here look upto Harvey Dent.

I believed in Harvey Dent.

AdamEFC · May 27, 2015

Mikel Arteta, wish we had him in our side now.

allezlesbleus · May 27, 2015

Alan Ball and Colin Harvey. Never met Ball but Harvey was a real gent.

Prevenger17 · May 27, 2015

Didn't have a very deep knowledge of football when I was younger, didn't even support Everton. Most of my heroes were internationals. Tony effing Cascarino FFS. The only heroes I had that I don't feel ashamed of now were Packie Bonner and Roger Milla.