Went to last night’s match, the last time I had been to a Merseyside Derby was as a 19 year old kid, stood in the Gladys Street, full of hope, and then saw them rip us apart 5-0. It didn’t help Glenn Keeley getting sent off, but that’s about the only excuse from that awful day, made even worse seeing their lot celebrating wildly at the Park End. One or two did the same in the Gwladys Street, that didn’t last too long though as they had sore heads by the time the match ended, and that wasn’t from the beer!
Anyway, fast forward to last night, now 61 years of age and sat in the Upper Bullens. That was a truly magical night, we were so loud, never heard a peep from the RS all night. And then afterwards, being there, singing with thousands of excited Evertonians through the streets around Goodison, what an experience.
The ground should be given World Heritage status and not be touched once we leave. It’s of such great historical importance! Oh, and still give us mega-millions because we gave Goodison to the world.
Anyway, back to the real world. It was a truly great night and one that I was so proud to be a part of and I know that so many more than me on here have had to endure Derby heartache over the years at Goodison and across the park, but we all have our stories and that’s mine.