What would have happened if the red dippers had not got all English Teams banned is probably the greatest "What if" of football. The Everton team that Kendall built was fantastic and could probably have dominated for years given the opportunity. I hate United with a passion but they have never shat on us in the same way that Liverpool did on Everton.
For this and the fact that our resident Evertonians are a decent bunch I hope they do well this coming season. Try to take some points of the red dippers for once though!
Posted before about the great, footballing English teams I've witnessed and appreciated over the years since The Old Man first took me to Maine Road, most notably
- Spurs 60-62 under Bill Nicholson
- Forest 77-82 under Cloughie
- Villa's title year under (yes!) Saunders
- Liverpool 77-80 under Paisley
- Arsenal mid-90s under Wenger
But for me, good as they were, none of them were as thrilling to watch as that Everton side under Kendall. Pace, skill and an amazing work ethic throughout the team. And the jewel in its crown (again, for me) was Kevin Sheedy.. what a player, great vision and what a left peg!
Everton should have at least one European Cup to its name. We all know who's to blame for the fact that the club doesn't to this day..