harvey54 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Everton fan Gordon McKee was left shocked after Toffees full-back Leighton Baines, 28, arrived at his home to present him with a bunch of flowers and a 2013-14 season ticket following the death of his wife. A lovely human touch. Good on you Toffees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider-manc Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Can remember watching something on TV a couple of years back about some of the things they do for the community. One of the things was putting Tim Cahill in a Taxi and he had to jump out and give a season ticket to the first person he saw in an Everton shirt. Top club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Top gesture at a time when he's probably going through hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 First thing David Moyes did when he took over was declare Everton to be The People's Club. A club not without trajedy including the Maddie McCann abduction and murder of Rhys Jones (Both from Everton homes) They've been different class concerning Hillsborough, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Nice touch from Everton. Not something you'd see from City. They wouldn't even think of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Nice touch from Everton. Not something you'd see from City. They wouldn't even think of it. You actually couldn't be more wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 A perfect example of a club that's remained humble despite past successes. Contrast that to Bristol City. Geeks out there will appreciate this analogy, if Everton are Valve, Bristol City are EA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Nice touch from Everton. Not something you'd see from City. They wouldn't even think of it. In fairness not many would want a season ticket! the flowers would be lovely though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancinDannyD Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 You actually couldn't be more wrong. I agree, I've heard (second hand obviously) of stories of both Bristol Clubs doing great things in the Community and for individuals / families that don't necessarily get trumpeted across the press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 You actually couldn't be more wrong. You know something we don't? If City have done something similar then I'll take it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman15 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 A perfect example of a club that's remained humble despite past successes. Contrast that to Bristol City. Geeks out there will appreciate this analogy, if Everton are Valve, Bristol City are EA. Sadly, even I understood that analogy. But again sadly, I do agree. I would say though that I think Everton are the exception when it comes to this kinda thing - One of the very few clubs that care about the locals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JammyOne Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 You know something we don't? If City have done something similar then I'll take it back. EDIT: All this year I might add. http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/20130402-steadtorun10k-749746.aspx http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/20130326-playerscommunity-735545.aspx http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/City-stars-help-launch-schools-partnership/story-18421235-detail/story.html#axzz2Q9jb8OdP http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/20130321-lourdesschool-727602.aspx http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/20130322-rokschool-727459.aspx http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/20130405-murraybikeride-753681.aspx http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Recovering-fan-meets-heroes/story-18618034-detail/story.html#axzz2Q9jb8OdP You're right, evidently we do nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 You know something we don't? If City have done something similar then I'll take it back. http://mobile.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/20130405-andrewwhitehead-753559.aspx?pd=635007493980000000 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Probably the most likeable club in the prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Taylor's Knob Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Their 1985 double-winning side was awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Three posts into a thread about Everton and there are City fans making ill informed criticisms about the club they profess to support. Funny forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave L Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Nice touch from Everton. Not something you'd see from City. They wouldn't even think of it. Absolute rubbish Alan. In the light of the links posted by your fellow fans, not to mention the huge number of things we do that go under the radar, I look forward to your apology. I will acknowledge that community engagement has not been as good as it could have been in the past, but there has been a massive and well-publicised change since the establishment of the Community Trust, and we are now seen as one of the leaders in the field amongst FL clubs in terms of our fan engagement. Well done to Everton by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Net Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Well done to Everton - I believe they have a "Fan of the Month" scheme, and this guy's son nominated him. I'm sure that both Bristol clubs do good things for fans/community, which we don't always get to hear about. Hopefully, the point of them doing it is not for publicity purposes anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charisma_cider Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 The fact that so much of the community work that City does goes under the radar shows that it's to genuinely benefit the community rather than just for good publicity. I for one would enjoy seeing maybe a nice video montage of our players' community work over a month. Could be a real feel good thing when the on field situation is poor. Wouldn't have to be that expensive to make, Everyones got a video camera on their phones, if the players threw something together themselves then that would add the authenticity. The only issue with that is If it was constantly plastered all over the website then inevitably one chump would throw in the "they're only doing it for good press" argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Absolute rubbish Alan. In the light of the links posted by your fellow fans, not to mention the huge number of things we do that go under the radar, I look forward to your apology. I will acknowledge that community engagement has not been as good as it could have been in the past, but there has been a massive and well-publicised change since the establishment of the Community Trust, and we are now seen as one of the leaders in the field amongst FL clubs in terms of our fan engagement. Well done to Everton by the way. I did say I'd take it back but until this thread I wasn't aware of anything similar that City had done. Virtually all professional football clubs have players visit sick children/schools and the like. Many fans would see that as only right and proper but but giving away a ST to a bereaved supporter is something different and not something I'd associate with City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roylegalatyeo Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Back in 1987 my father who was adevout City fan,was dying of cancer on ward21 BRI,was visited by Dave Moyes and Paul Fitzpatrick.Both spent an entire afternoon with Dad,who even though he was very ill was over the moon to see these two guys.When he died Dave Moyes got in touch with his condolences, as did then Manager Terry Cooper.top man Dave Moyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Arteta used to do a lot up there concerning fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Everton fan Gordon McKee was left shocked after Toffees full-back Leighton Baines, 28, arrived at his home to present him with a bunch of flowers and a 2013-14 season ticket following the death of his wife. A lovely human touch. Good on you Toffees Agree, saw this the other day. Shows the good side of football. http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2013/04/06/baines-makes-gordon-s-day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tins Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 I did say I'd take it back but until this thread I wasn't aware of anything similar that City had done. Virtually all professional football clubs have players visit sick children/schools and the like. Many fans would see that as only right and proper but but giving away a ST to a bereaved supporter is something different and not something I'd associate with City. How about when Derek McInnes got the players to do a whip round to help 17 fans who had their tyres slashed at Birmingham? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Everton fan Gordon McKee was left shocked after Toffees full-back Leighton Baines, 28, arrived at his home to present him with a bunch of flowers and a 2013-14 season ticket following the death of his wife. A lovely human touch. Good on you Toffees Unfortunately, it was a Liverpool season ticket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Think Everton are a fantastic club, and this just proves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Their 1985 double-winning side was awesome! Oddly enough I said the same to someone earlier. They'd have ruled Europe had it not been for the Heysel ban. That team had the lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 How about when Derek McInnes got the players to do a whip round to help 17 fans who had their tyres slashed at Birmingham? I never knew that. Was that down to McInnes or to the club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Butterfield Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 It's an initiative called make their day and I think their have been 3 so far, they did the same at Christmas with online purchases being delivered by players. Just to echo what others have said everton would probably have multiple European stars on their crest if there had not been a ban. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tins Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 I never knew that. Was that down to McInnes or to the club? It seems you didn't know most of these stories, maybe you should of researched before slating the club? McInnes was the manager, so therefore part of the club, it doesn't matter who it was due to. Was the Everton season ticket idea due to a marketing executive or the club? At the end of the day Everton has done something nice and City have done great things as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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