Former Everton goalkeeper, Tim Howard, was inducted into the USA’s National Soccer Hall Of Fame this weekend and he had some glowing things to say about the Blues and his former manager, David Moyes, during his acceptance speech.
Initially joining Everton on loan in 2006, the New Jersey native was then signed permanently by Moyes and would go on to play 414 times for the Club, including in the FA Cup Final against Chelsea, over the following decade.
The high point of his international career came during the 2014 World Cup where he became a household name in America for his exploits against Belgium in which he made a record 16 saves as part of the United States’ valiant extra-time defeat in the Round of 16.
Now a regular pundit on NBC Sports’s coverage of the Premier League, the 45-year-old Howard who was capped 121 times by the US was added to his country’s roll of honour in a ceremony in Frisco, Texas.
“Everton Football Club and David Moyes...” he said. “If Manchester United is the biggest football club in the world, then Everton, without doubt, is the greatest. Everton is one of the best things that ever happened in my life.
“I am so very proud to be an Evertonian and what that means and how much of a fabric of the Club that I am.
“David Moyes is the greatest manager I ever played for. I stand before you today to tell you that if he asked me to run through the gates of Hell seven days a week, I'd smash them every single day because that's how great it was.
“He instilled in me leadership, accountability, responsibility, taught me to be mature… I grew up into the person that I always hoped I'd be playing for David Moyes.”
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2 Posted 05/05/2024 at 16:44:45
Lost his way a bit with the fans toward the end for not commanding his area – when injured, Robles came in and did well for the three games and Howard was back in
3 Posted 05/05/2024 at 17:20:46
As you say he was a great servant to the club and continues to be a great Ambassador for us.
4 Posted 05/05/2024 at 17:39:55
Howard was a top keeper and pro for us during our Moyes era.
No disgrace being behind Pickford and Southall in my all-time goalie list for the Blues.
6 Posted 05/05/2024 at 21:59:41
Nice comment on Man Utd and us.
7 Posted 05/05/2024 at 22:05:13
8 Posted 05/05/2024 at 22:24:35
I obviously wish Tim could have used the word 'winner' when describing everything that David Moyes helped him become when he was describing his time at Everton. I'm sure it would have been the icing on the cake for both of them, winning something for Everton.
9 Posted 05/05/2024 at 22:54:49
Now, we need Tim Cahill and his advisors to hopefully provide deliverance for Evertonians. By God's help, the takeover of Everton FC must happen soon.
10 Posted 06/05/2024 at 06:18:34
Nice words and he continues to promote Everton. Why don't we give him an official role to further the brand in North America. And get the scouting network up and running out there. I believe there is a pool of talent to tap into.
He was obviously touched by Everton. It's not difficult!!
11 Posted 06/05/2024 at 07:28:29
That would have been the icing on the cake but given the bile that's often directed towards OFM it's a wonderful compliment. Obviously I'd have preferred a trophy but having someone say something like that about you.. it's a bit special in this modern world.
12 Posted 06/05/2024 at 10:26:00
He was a good keeper and played a big part in the relative 'success' we had under David Moyes.
13 Posted 06/05/2024 at 11:41:09
Going through a lot of crap just now but will rise from the ashes like a phoenix once we have a backer with true character!
14 Posted 06/05/2024 at 11:44:20
15 Posted 06/05/2024 at 12:34:28
Didn't Tim Howard have a personal invitation from Obama?
Any joined-up thinking at the club would lead quickly to what you suggest and although the directors have bigger concerns the marketing team should he all over this approach and opportunity.
16 Posted 06/05/2024 at 15:48:29
I think it's probably the history, fans the old lady – they just can't get that in their country. They appreciate just how much has gone before them when they pull on the jersey.
It can't be underestimated the impact Moyes had on the club, and many players at that time who now consider themselves to be True Blues who never really had any affinity with the club before.
Others too from that era who really are in my opinion the type of player who are an example of what it means to play for this club. Think: Baines, Jagielka, Cahill, Howard, Hibbert, Graveson, Coleman…
17 Posted 06/05/2024 at 20:53:55
18 Posted 06/05/2024 at 22:41:54
19 Posted 07/05/2024 at 06:02:45
20 Posted 08/05/2024 at 22:31:25
I'd add Gordon West to the list. If he hadn't chosen to try and resolve family issues in 1970, he would have gone to Mexico and England would have won it.
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1 Posted 05/05/2024 at 16:42:56
Very good keeper, probably stayed one season too many, but a great servant to the club.