Interviews with Fans, by John Dale

John has supported Everton since 1952 and remembers many highs - and quite a few lows!

A major high for John was attending the Cup Winners' Cup Final in Rotterdam and seeing the Blues win 3-1 in 1985.

A low point was the 5th Round of the FA Cup when we lost to Sheffield Wednesday 3-1. That weekend, John and his friend (Tom Haver) had cycled to his grandmother's house in Barnsley on the Friday night to watch the match on the Saturday. They returned on the Sunday over the Pennines, having to carry their bikes through the snow. John has never forgotten that weekend!

His favourite player was Dennis Stevens, a player who was key to Harry Catterick's successful teams - "he was a real workhorse and unsung hero" says John.

John's interviews with the fans...

Interview with Gordon Dale, 21st April 2010 at Liverpool Central Library
Topics discussed: Going to first match in 1954 with brother; playing snooker with Alan Ball; match day ritual; 1966 World Cup; ground share with Liverpool; Sir John Moores sacking staff in taxis; premonition of Matt Jackson scoring FA Cup Semi-Final goal in 1995; going to 1966 FA Cup Final.
Listen to full interview by clicking on mp3 file in top right corner. A timings sheet is also available.


Interview with Mike Everett Jnr, 21st April 2010 at Liverpool Central Library
Topics discussed: Supported Everton for 36 years; ball boy at Goodison; watching 1984 FA Cup Final; Old Trafford; ground share with Liverpool; leaving Wembley before penalty shoot-out in Man United 2009 FA Cup Semi-Final.
Listen to full interview by clicking on mp3 file in top right corner. A timings sheet is also available.

Interview with Mike Everett Snr, 21st April 2010 at Liverpool Central Library
Topics discussed: Everton baseball team; Alan Ball scoring in FA Cup 5th Round in 1967; Dave Hickson signing autographs; dangerous Goodison Park; unable to speak after losing to Liverpool; Everton win at Old Trafford in 1960s; FA Cup Semi-Final against Manchester City at Villa Park in 1969.
Listen to full interview by clicking on mp3 file in top right corner. A timings sheet is also available.

Interview with Paul Hulme, 20th May 2010 at Liverpool Central Library
Topics discussed: Supported Everton since 4 years old because of neighbour; crying when Duncan Ferguson left; watching 2009 FA Cup Semi-Final at Wembley; price of sausage roll at Goodison; fan's behaviour improved; match day ritual, avoiding walking on cracks, standing on same grid; hatred towards Liverpool FC; Old Trafford; Everton need to be more commercial.
Listen to full interview by clicking on mp3 file in top right corner. A timings sheets is also available.