Very well observed.
Surprised no-one has mentioned that preposterous drop he did from the front of the director’s box, after we’d beat Norwich 6-0 in the Cup.
I think signing your own son, unless he’s world class, is far too replete with risk. Actually Kevin Bond wasn’t a bad footballer, but he was no Franco Baresi. And he displaced fan’s’ favourite, Nicky Reid. That was always going to accentuate any claims of nepotism. He scored an amazing goal against Everton though, and a penalty at Anfield in one of our only three wins there in the last 70 years. So not a complete disaster.
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His goal scoring record with City was a disgrace. Tidy player, with a good first touch, but not strong or fast enough to ever be a top striker. But as you say, a decent footballer. We’ve certainly had far worse!Heath didnt do much of that when he played for us years later. Clearly been a decent player in Kendall's successful Everton team but he was incredibly unpopular when playing for us.
1980-81 has got to be one of our best seasons whilst in the top flight between 1976-77 and 2010-11.80-81 was the first year I had a season ticket and was able to get to most aways, all funded by my part-time evening job stacking shelves at Shopping Giant. One of the best years of my life and certainly one of the most memorable seasons ever. Not possible without John Bond so I will always have a soft spot for him no matter what came after.
Think it was the fact he kept getting picked over the prolific Clive Allen for us that drove us all mentalHeath didnt do much of that when he played for us years later. Clearly been a decent player in Kendall's successful Everton team but he was incredibly unpopular when playing for us.
I actually think they could have made a decent partnership. Maybe not enough power tbf.Think it was the fact he kept getting picked over the prolific Clive Allen for us that drove us all mental
Played very well though in midfield in that 5-1 thrashing at Villa. Always tried hard but other than that, past his best.Heath didnt do much of that when he played for us years later. Clearly been a decent player in Kendall's successful Everton team but he was incredibly unpopular when playing for us.
Can't believe it took 3 pages to mention this.He made three great signings in Bobby McDonald, Tommy Hutchison and Gerry Gow. It transformed the team. Loved watching Tommy Hutchinson and Gerry Gow was a legendary.