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I was at the Lombardo game(was it his debut for Palace?) and had the “privilege” of seeing him from the Bullens Road, with his unusual running style, leading our defence a merry danceI have two, both from games I was at with both my lads; In date order;
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The results were somewhat different!
Pointing Pip
My very first thought after Alex got the only goal that day, and as you say that in the back ground Goodison road stand an hour after the whistle wereAs we get ready to leave our special old home,if you have to pick one image when Goodison has long gone and a distant memory that will give you a glow and maybe even bring a tear to your eye what would it be?(Awaits all humorous replies such as Mr Testicles obviously)Mine would be this one attached,might be a little strange as I was not even born but my old fella was there,his hero "God" is in the picture scoring a magnificent soaring header which pretty much sealed the1963 title,the beautiful old school Everton packed Goodison Road Stand in the background,it just seems to encapsulate what combined Everton and Goodison were and should be about
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A wonderful memory for you matethis was when my dad was dying pretty much - i remember people saying to
me this is for your dad and when i come
after the game
to see him he was thrilled
Yes, his debut. I remember thinking “I can’t believe he plays for us!” but being alarmed that he was reputedly on £15k a week, which seemed lunacy for Palace.I was at the Lombardo game(was it his debut for Palace?) and had the “privilege” of seeing him from the Bullens Road, with his unusual running style, leading our defence a merry dance
As a 14 yr old, this was one of the best games I’d ever been to, stood in the St End and ran on the pitch when he scored the pen!View attachment 284877
1978 Bob Latchford scores his 30th goal of the season against Chelsea to win ten grand.
You old git. I was only 12. Also made it on to the pitch. Great days.As a 14 yr old, this was one of the best games I’d ever been to, stood in the St End and ran on the pitch when he scored the pen!
Happy days