@AintreeBlues Absolutely spot on, you will never win/compete for nothing when you've got the likes of myloenko, tarkowski,Keane,Tim in the team... but we give some of them new contracts!!๐คฏ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ.
@Neilo_m We are getting to the point now Neil as a club on what we want to achieve!...do we want to win trophies or just happy to survive every season!!...our club should be winning trophies and competing for them! ๐๐ป
That fight tonight was unbelievable, best I've seen for me in the heavyweight division!.....Do think that Wardleys corner should of got him out of there earlier though, too much punishment for him in the end!
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In 2011, a quiet walk in Londonโs Richmond Park turned into internet history when a black Labrador named Fenton spotted a massive herd of red deer. The dog took off, chasing the animals across a road and causing a stampede that stopped traffic. His owner was filmed running helplessly far behind him.
Interestingly, the dog had previously been given up by the charity Guide Dogs for the Blind because he was deemed "unsuitable" for service.
๐ 33rd minute tribute
Everton supportersโ groups are inviting fans to join in an applause when the clock ticks to 33:00 in memory of Stephen Jones, who tragically lost his life in a road traffic accident on Christmas Eve. Stephen, from Bootle, was a devoted dad to his eight-year-old son, a lifelong Evertonian and a grassroots football coach who made a positive difference to so many in his community.
The story of Carlos Keiser, the footballer who never actually played football.
Carlos Henrique Raposo, known as Carlos Keiser, was a Brazilian footballer from the 1970s to the 1990s. Except there was one problem: he didnโt have the ability to play at professional level.
Growing up in Rio de Janeiro, Carlos dreamed of being a footballer. He had the physique, the confidence and the look of a pro. He even passed through the youth systems of Botafogo and Flamengo, but quickly realised his talent wouldnโt get him there.
So he changed the objective.
Instead of scoring goals, Carlos set out to sign contracts, collect wages and live the lifestyle of a footballer without ever stepping onto the pitch.
His methods were simple but effective. Whenever he joined a new club, he would immediately pick up an โinjuryโ. Sometimes he even paid youth players to hurt him in training. With no modern medical scans, it was almost impossible to prove otherwise.
He stayed in excellent physical shape, took part in fitness sessions, and avoided any drills involving the ball. Off the pitch, he relied on charm, befriending influential players, coaches and agents who would recommend him to other clubs purely on reputation.
He even staged fake phone calls, pretending to speak with European clubs or famous players. Phones were rare and expensive in Brazil at the time, which made the act believable.
On one occasion, when he was named as a substitute and forced to warm up, Carlos panicked. To avoid playing, he started a fight with fans in the stands and was sent off before the match began. He claimed he was defending the manager and was rewarded with a pay rise.
Across a 13 year โcareerโ, Carlos signed for 11 clubs including Botafogo, Flamengo, Bangu, Fluminense, Amรฉrica and Ajaccio. He never scored a goal. He never completed a full match.
In an era with no internet and no social media, he used his fake career to party, meet women and build a reputation. Today, he works as a personal trainer and his name lives on as one of footballโs most unbelievable stories.
Join us at @alanstubbs_6 tomorrow from 12:00 tomorrow as we welcome @stubbsy_6 ๐
@ALANMYERSMEDIA will be hosting a FREE question and answer session as we hear from our first of many Everton legends.
Delighted to announce our first event at Moody Blues on Sat 6th Dec An afternoon with Alan Stubbs and Alan Myers - see link to bookings https://t.co/vKg3cozwOP @alanstubbs_6@ALANMYERSMEDIA