The ramblings of a football historian, whose interests lie in the origins of the game and the ups and downs of Spurs and Barnsley FC.
Thursday, 12 December 2019
HOWARD'S WAY
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/howards-way-review-109-minute-17236644
A new film, reviewed above by the link, has its debut this week, with Howard Kendall the star of the show, supported by members Everton Football Club's successful team.
"The Blues' Brothers", directed by Rob Slowman, follows the Everton team during the 1980s, certainly their best period (so far), managed by Howard Kendall.
Kendall was a "father figure" and a "nice man" as described by his ambitious players, but he gainjed success on the field and off it. he knew how to treat highly charged professionals, having been one himself, so card games like "Chase the £" on the coach and a drink after a game were part of the menu.
Everton won trophies (see above) and might have enjoyed more European success had Heysel not interfered with European ambitions.
In Liverpool there will be a Blue colour dominating the urban landscape, illuminating the monolith at St George's Hall.
Kendall, born in Ryton, Durham, died in 2105 aged 69.
Aided by players such as Alan Ball and Colin Harvey, Kendall and his Toffee mates were known as "The Holy Trinity".
Playing record:
Preston 1963, Everton 1967 (229 apps), Birmingham 1974, Stoke 1977, Blackburn R 1979, Everton 1981, 613 apps in total)
Managing record:
Blackburn 1979, Everton 1981, Athletico Bilbao 1987, Man City 1989, Everton 1990, Xanthi 1994, Notts County 1993, Sheffield Utd 1995, Everton 1997, Ethniko Piraeus 1998-9 = 866 games.
League Managers "Hall of Fame" and England Manager of the Year 1984-5 and 86-7, Premier League M of Month Jan 1998.
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