Dave, was hoping to meet up. I was in Trinity Place Restaurant as the only guaranteed way to get a ticket. As I have said in many places, "Kids, do you want the money in my estate or the memory to mention in my Eulogy?" Cost a fortune but the memory is priceless. And what a strike from Jim Rockford. (Guy next seat laughed 5 seconds later when he worked it out - but said only people of a certain age will get that one).

Saw your coach arrive for the Roma game but I know you were not going. It is an amazing stadium. Now been with both my kids and also found the stone for my dad.

Had mailed on the WCB site as have lost your e-mail. Perhaps he can provide it and we meet up next time I go. Not sure when that will be unless I dip into another chunk of my legacy.

Don't think I remember Mal (Williams?) but probably met him in Goodison Road before a game. Tough things like that at our age as we still think we are too young.

And we don't agree about Gana. We thought he was excellent and yes Barry will come good. Vardy as an impact sub?

Condolences on losing Mal, I lost my best friend 2 years ago so I can relate. He was only 40 too!

It was a brilliant day, I was overwhelmed by the stadium, it seemed small yet huge all at the same time. I know that's a contradiction, but the steepness and proximity of the stands gives it the feel of Goodison.

We went to Ten Street Social after the game, it was like a rock concert for Evertonians. It's just a bit further down the road from the Titanic Hotel, heading towards the city.

Does anyone know where away fans are welcome to drink?

Understand where you are coming from with the markings. However, Keane is playing pretty good at the moment, but is past his sell by date. Iroegbunam is shaping up to be a good asset but he hasn't got the raw animal in him that Gana has, he's like a terrier when he's after you you know about it and his tackle and smothering is usually clean and precise. We need a right back, a left back cover, a demolition midfielder with forward ideas and the desire to put everything on the line, and finally another flexible goal scoring striker. I have faith in the fact that Moyes has delivered and will continue to deliver if provided with the ammo. Freidkins appear to be almost the perfect jig-saw piece for us the way they are backing. To be honest, I'm not that unhappy about not getting Luiz or the other winger, because what we have got is a better fit. Nice to see the approach to the game has altered in Moyes's eyes, not now the up the field hoof, but playing it through (saying that, the up the field hoof is still useful on occasions)

Condolences on your loss, Dave - I’m sure your pal was present in spirit.

If was a very special day and will live long in my memory, just like the last game at Goodison.

Phil- Malcom Smith who played hockey with us at school and then Bebington hockey club!

Be great to see you- my next is Palace on 4th October- any good?

Condolence for your loss Dave. Really good friends are hard to find and their loss immense. I'm sure he traveled up with you and celebrated our goals and win. Fans like you who travel miles and miles to support our club, deserve silver ware for your efforts and hopefully it's coming soon.

Yeah, thought that was who you meant but couldn't remember his name. You were in a different form. Remember walking down from school across the fields at The Oval for a match and Mal was on his motorbike. He played full back I think.

Just on our way to our Maison Secondaire (get you with your posy French) and done a count. Only able to make 12 games and that includes United and the Derby. Ask WCB admin for my email. I presume the WCBs all have your own tickets so I expect piggy backing is not on. I have on friend with a ST and a daughter with learning difficulties but that also feels wrong to use theirs if they can't go.