1966efc
Player Valuation: £20m
Tenacious, busy, not afraid of a tackle, quick, quick feet. Sublime passer over any distance.
As someone has said, didn't score many (didn't need to - Bally did that!) but bloody hell, when he did, they were worldies.
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Tenacious, busy, not afraid of a tackle, quick, quick feet. Sublime passer over any distance.
As someone has said, didn't score many (didn't need to - Bally did that!) but bloody hell, when he did, they were worldies.
peteblue
Welcome back Wayne
Colin was an iron fist in a velvet glove. Silky smooth play with all the skill in the world, a lovely footballer. He moved with a grace that was like Sebastian Coe at his absolute peak when he just seems to glide. For me, Ball was always the leader, the motivator and a part of the attacking threat, Kendall patrolled and won the ball and was the more accomplished tackler, but Harvey provided guile and creativity. A wonderful player and a wonderful man, grossly under-recognised for his footballing skills........
1966efc
Player Valuation: £20m
And, utterly loved watching this man play. Lucky enough to do so over 10 years or so.
Both could do it all; B2B, tackle, see and deliver a pass,...Harvey was not the worlds best header or goal scorer it has to be said, Kendall was a bit better at that - which is why Catterick had him and Kendall on post duties for corners.
It would be harsh to say that they did all the work while Ball got the publicity - All 3 complimented and added to each other, making the total greater than the sum of the individuals.
I would say that Peter Reid for example, would be well pleased to consider himself in 4th place a fair few lengths behind The Holy Trinity
Mountfield1985
Player Valuation: £8m
That is brilliant.
AndyC
Player Valuation: £70m
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What a fantastic cameo reflecting completely the character of Colin. A thorough gent. Though a kid, I saw him play in that Rolls Royce of a side courtesy of my late big bro (who even went to reserve matches when home on w/end RAF leave to get his blue "fix"..Evertonians in the 60s were a breed apart...still are !) Colin oozed class and though he was in Bally's shadow media spotlight-wise, Blues knew that he was pivotal in that midfield trio as he had attributes of Alan and Howard and still retained his own style to complement theirs. I was lucky enough to see him hit that cracker v W Brom to win the League 69/70...the unassuming, modest fella's feet certainly did the talking for him that night. Still get a lump in my throat at his heartbroken face in the Stand during the tributes when Howard had died....that limousine of a midfield lives on in Colin. A great pleasure to pay my little tribute to him on this thread.
AndyC
Player Valuation: £70m
Back in the day, I'll never forget watching a Wales versus somebody else Rugby Union international on Grandstand with the late, great Cliff Morgan commentating... on the fabulous Welsh side that contained the likes of Gareth Edwards, J.P.R.Williams and Phil Bennett.
And as Bennett went on a mazy dribble Morgan said, "There's Phil Bennett with a sidestep Colin Harvey would be proud of".
And I thought... WOW !!!
peteblue
Welcome back Wayne
That's absolutely brilliant, you are a very lucky man........
Oh my word, where to start with this thread... I could and quite possibly will be here all day.
Colin was my favourite of the Holy Trinity, yes even above Bally, and my memories of him in the Royal Blue will live with me forever.
The days of the Holy Trinity were unreal and there will be many on this forum older than me with better 'live' (not just TV) memories of the fabled, legendary midfield trio in their absolute pomp of 67, 68 and of course 69/70 when I first got to witness their artistry in the flesh.
The first memory I'd like to share is much later and of an early season trip to West Ham on a gloriously sunny August day in 1974, a day I'll never forget.
Hitch-hiking from Salford, and having a bizarre journey, including a lift off a lady who for some inexplicable reason had the car heater on full blast and a bunch of Preston fans going to Watford, I eventually arrived at Upton Park at half time to find the Blues leading 2-0 and 'Ammers fans leaving in droves muttering under their breath.
In typical Everton fashion, we contirved to make things interesting by allowing West Ham back into the game with two quick goals around the 70-minute mark. All that way and we were in danger if losing, I was rather vexed.
Never fear, class always prevails and with a little over seven minutes on the clock, the Blues put together a flowing move that ended with Colin smoting a superb 20-yarder that Mervyn Day didn't even get close to... a fabulous goal that clinched the two points (Sky hadn't invented three-point togger in those days) and made the ridiculous journey there... and back well worthwhile.
Colin didn't score many, but when he did, they were special.
More memories to follow
I went to that game as I was living dawn sarf at the time, was nearly his last game iirc...as a side bar, A Young-ish Freddie Starr and an even younger Degsy, bluffed our way into the W Ham members club in the ground for a beer or two...well tbh he did most of the talking really, but jeez could he talk/bluff.
AndyC
Player Valuation: £70m
Helluva goal eh Degsy ?
Brought a tear to my eye to see him in the stand absolutely gutted at the united game
A great passer of the ball and a complete grafter, As a part of the holy trinity he fitted in like a cog - he stated he Blly and Kendall did not need coaching when the hit it off they were telepathic.
I see Wayne rooney pass the ball intelligently , and think who used to pass the ball like that = Harvey who of course coached him in his youth yes Wayne with his natural ability can thank the great Harvey who taught him how to play skilful football!
I believe Harvey failed as a manager as he was a coaching person not a great one to one manager all he red tape etc he finished 6th and was sacked!
As a failed forward for scoring Goals the great HC realised his potential of him playing the deeper role - The goals he did score were not tap ins they were thunder bolts!
He even admitted the winning goal in the semi final v UNT was a miskick!
He was a home grown player who was an artist learning off Bally and co -
Not a true home player was a reserve from our youth system in John Hurst the most under rated centre back I have had pleasure to see alongside the great Labby - thats another story!
I see Wayne rooney pass the ball intelligently , and think who used to pass the ball like that = Harvey who of course coached him in his youth yes Wayne with his natural ability can thank the great Harvey who taught him how to play skilful football!
I believe Harvey failed as a manager as he was a coaching person not a great one to one manager all he red tape etc he finished 6th and was sacked!
As a failed forward for scoring Goals the great HC realised his potential of him playing the deeper role - The goals he did score were not tap ins they were thunder bolts!
He even admitted the winning goal in the semi final v UNT was a miskick!
He was a home grown player who was an artist learning off Bally and co -
Not a true home player was a reserve from our youth system in John Hurst the most under rated centre back I have had pleasure to see alongside the great Labby - thats another story!
Brilliant that ! Cliff Morgan class player and consummate broadcaster as always....and bloody good taste !
AndyC
Player Valuation: £70m
Everyone was devastated at the sudden and unexpected passing of Howie, but you're right mate, the sorrow on the face of Colin that day spoke volumes. One of the saddest sights I've ever seen at a game of football.
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