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Contacting an Evertonian

I used to live next door to an Evertonian who lodged at 94 Summergangs Road in Hull back in 1970. His name was Mike, maybe Williams... but it was a long time ago. I'm sure he stills goes and maybe even looks at ToffeeWeb.

I remember talking to him over the fence and he'd tell me about the games in that golden period — as a 11-year-old who'd never been to Goodison, it was fantastic to hear about it. He also brought me a programme back from the FA Cup game v Colchester, they were giant killers having disposed of the great Leeds United side 3-2.

Of course, the cameras were there to see another upset but no chance that day as we won 5 - 0. I've still got the programme and still love the Royal Blues.

If you see this, Mike — I owe you a pint!

Ian Buffey, Hull Posted 06/06/2010 at 21:28:39

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Tony Cheek
1 Posted 07/06/2010 at 19:36:34

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I remember that game well, as it was the only game I have seen at Goodison. 25 of us hired a bus and travelled from Lowestoft. 21 of them went to see Liverpool v Spurs which kicked off at the same time. Me and three mates saw Everton see off Colchester and 5 goals. The first time I saw Alan Ball play, and he was amazing. The wankers who went to the other game saw a boring 0-0 draw (hoho). I will never forget it. Watched a few Everton games at Ipswich and one at Norwich before moving to Norway in 1980.
I still have a dream of seeing a Merseyside derby one day though... one day!!!

Brian Denton
2 Posted 08/06/2010 at 10:16:53

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A Norwegian Blue! Actually, if I remember correctly, the bird in the Monty Python Dead Parrot sketch was a Norwegian Blue.

I'll get me coat ...........

Tony Cheek
3 Posted 08/06/2010 at 20:02:29

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That was a new one, Brian... never heard that before!!!

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