http://www.evertonfc.com/news/2017/04/18/jags-lucky-boots
“Being captain of a side of this magnitude is an honour, it’s a little way of putting your name in the Club’s history. I remember being taken to the Captain’s Board when my name was scratched in. That’ll be there forever and that means a lot to me.”
They say a week is a long time in football, which makes Jagielka’s 10 years’ service to one club all the more remarkable.His consistency and unwavering commitment to the cause will ensure his place in Everton folklore for many years to come - and the centre-back says the Club will always remain close to his heart, even when the time comes to hang up his boots later down the line.
“Everton will be a big part of my life forever,” he insists. “The Club will never leave me. My little boy is an Evertonian - he didn’t have much choice in the matter but he loves it! I’ve also got a two-year-old nephew, who is already coming to all the games and singing Everton songs.
“It’s a huge part of my life now and I’m delighted to say that. Hopefully, even 10 and 20 years down the line, I’ll still be able to come back and enjoy the atmosphere around the place.”
“Being captain of a side of this magnitude is an honour, it’s a little way of putting your name in the Club’s history. I remember being taken to the Captain’s Board when my name was scratched in. That’ll be there forever and that means a lot to me.”
They say a week is a long time in football, which makes Jagielka’s 10 years’ service to one club all the more remarkable.His consistency and unwavering commitment to the cause will ensure his place in Everton folklore for many years to come - and the centre-back says the Club will always remain close to his heart, even when the time comes to hang up his boots later down the line.
“Everton will be a big part of my life forever,” he insists. “The Club will never leave me. My little boy is an Evertonian - he didn’t have much choice in the matter but he loves it! I’ve also got a two-year-old nephew, who is already coming to all the games and singing Everton songs.
“It’s a huge part of my life now and I’m delighted to say that. Hopefully, even 10 and 20 years down the line, I’ll still be able to come back and enjoy the atmosphere around the place.”
