Alex says: "It was an unbelievable welcome and something I'll never forget," he said afterwards. "It was sensational and there's very, very few places like Merseyside for a reception like that."

"It's passed down on Merseyside from generation to generation," he said, "Maybe they just think I'm an okay lad with a working class background and they respect me for the way I played.

"It was a terrific response tonight."

"To say that they think I'm one of the Everton greats is a sensational comment," he claimed. "There's been some fantastic players at Everton, before me and after me, so that is praise indeed."

"When I played I always felt the goose pimples on the back of my neck when I heard Z-Cars and I felt it again tonight," he said. "Goodison tonight just looked so beautiful and perfect to play on."

Old Boys Back at Goodison

We had some past Everton heros back at Goodison last night. The old boys had a 15 minutes each way match before the big game .It was the silver boys who beat the blue boys 4-1.The match was organised by Dougie Mountfield. The players on show included Mick Pejic, Alan Whittle, Roger Kenyon, Alan Harper, Jim Pearson, Wayne Clarke, Dissa Pointon, Mark Ward, Stuart Rimmer, Paul Lodge and Paul Wilkinson. Well done Lads. (14/08/01)

A VIEW OF THE VISION. By Mickey Blue Eyes.

Free Tickets for 1000 pensioners

Bill Kenwright has bought £5,000 worth of tickets for Monday's Alex Young testimonial, which will be given away to supporters who witnessed the Golden Vision in the flesh.
The first 1,000 senior citizens who appear in person at the Goodison Road Box Office with proof of age (passport, pension book, birth certificate) will receive a free ticket courtesy of the Blues' Deputy Chairman.

Tickets are only available for the Upper Gwladys Street and Family Enclosure sections of Goodison and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Blue Bill said: "Most clubs had a golden boy. We had a Golden Vision and it will be nice for some of our senior fans to return to Goodison Park to salute him." (09/08/01)

Comp answers

1. Which Scottish club did Everton sign Alex from? Hearts
2. How many caps did Alex win for Scotland? 8 (2 whilst with Everton)
3. What was Alex fondly known as? The Golden Vision
4. What honours did Alex win with Everton? League 62/63, FA Cup '66 & Charity Sheild '63
5. In which town was Alex born? Loanhead (1937)

CONGRATULATIONS To The 3 Winners:

1. Gary Edge, 2. Dominic Carlin (I bet he drinks..) & 3. Sean O'Flynn

The tickets are on the way, enjoy the match courtesy of Blueblood & Blue Kipper.

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Alex Young Testimonial Dinner

Alex Young Testimonial Dinner Photos

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The Golden Vision By David France

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