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In this day of age loyalty in football seems to be driven by money.
Brian showed us a time where loyalty was about loving your club
with all your heart. Mr Everton may you rest in peace and may
you always look down from a blue heaven. (Emma Haddock)
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I had the pleasure of meeting Brian on a number of occasions,
he made you feel like you had known him all you life. A good friend
of mine. (Stan Vian)
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Was his regular golf partner, along with Ian Callaghan at Ormskirk
Golf Club, and he was able to give me a wonderful insight into
the “Great Man’. Let’s hope The Blues can finish ‘above the crease
in the Echo’ at the end of the season an expression I heard him
say, on many occasions. I am sure he is ‘up there’ with Dixie
and Harry talking about his beloved Blues. Brian , we will all
miss you. (Crawford Miles)
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Couldn't let Brian's passing go without my deepest sympathy to
his family, and a tribute to him. I watched him play many times,
a tall elegant c/h, but muscular with it. He commanded his defence
and did his job brilliantly, the epitamy of coolness and class,
a very good footballer. He got respect from all around him, on
the park you could tell, a true blue , he deserves all the accolades.
Farewell to one of our greats!! (Tony from Mansfield)
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Unfortunately i am too young to have seen labby play at goodison,but
i am totally gutted, if ever a player epitomised the passion of
the fans of this football club it was him. A true ambassador not
only for everton but for football itself. He will be sorely missed,
R.I.P. MR EVERTON. (Griff)
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Rest in peace, Brian! Nil satis nisi optimum- if one man epitomised
our great motto it was you. Evertonian and gentleman!
(Andreas Ekker/Norwegian Blue Andy Everton Supporters Club Norwegian
Branch)
My
dad says he was the best centre-half we ever had,a true great,
he even had the the balls to knock back england in 66, we are
all gutted,and we will all miss you labby,say hello to William
Ralph. R.I.P (Neil Rimmer)
* Brian
Labone "The Last Corinthian". The greatest centre half
in my opinion. A gent, a blue, A football man. A sad loss to every
Everton fan. Thanks Brian for all you have done. Nil
satis nisi optimum. (Eric, Norris Green)
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R.I.P. a true everton legend. God bless. (Brian Morgan)
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Even though he has gone his memory will outlive us all RIP. (Ralff)
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One of the proudest moments of my life was meeting this true gentleman
in person. One thing, though is to remember just how funny the
man was. Seeing him on stage cracking gags, with his hilarious
double act with Westy is something I will cherish. Farewell, Brian
and thank you. (Gary Szabo)
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Only met him the once at the 66 reunion dinner, lovely fella,
thanks for the picture Mr Labone. R.I.P. Nil Satis Nisi Optimum.
(Billy Gildea)
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Shocked at the news of Labby's death, I was lost for words, as
Everton has lost an idol, a legend, and a true, honest gentleman.
But because he's no longer with us, he's still watching over Everton
Football Club, and every person associated with the club. You're
forever our favourite Labby. We'll never forget you. (Eddie
Janion)
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A true gent, a rock in defence and a real Evertonian. He will
always remain in my memories as one of those outstanding players
for the club alongside Young, Ball, Kendall and Harvey.
RIP Big Man! (Keith Farley)
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A cornerstone of my club. He made me burst with pride just knowing
he was part of our team. Thank you Brian Labone. Everton &
England. RIP big fella. (Terry Birkett)
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I've cried buckets after hearing of Brian's untimely death. I
was lucky enough to start going to Everton matches in the early
60's when Brian was the world class giant at the heart of our
defence. He was everything that other "yard dog" centre
halves like Ron Yeats and Jack Charlton weren't - intelligent,
quick and comfortable on the ball. He was also our first post-War
England international. Brian continued our proud club's tradition
of quality players, but more importantly he was a fan first and
a player second. One of my greatest memories was being at Wembley
in 1966 to see one of our own - a scouser with Royal Blue blood
- lift the F.A. Cup for the first time since Dixie 33 years earlier.
I cried then and I'm crying now, but for very different reasons!
Thanks for all the memories, Brian. Nil Satis Nisi Optimum. R.I.P.
A son of St. Domingo,
(Mike Morris)
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I must have been in a bubble today (in Bristol ) cos I've only
just heard that Brian has sadly died. I've just read on here lots
about how he epitomised the club , Catterick calling him the Corinthian
etc. All I can say is that from watching Everton in the season
following the 62-63 Championship the likes of Gordon West, Derek
Temple, Alex Young (of course ) and above all Brian Labone were
all anyone could ask for as heroes.
As a snotty nosed kid in Kirkby me and my mate went to a phone
box - 1 of the old red ones, no piss and a phone book - in the
late 60s - who would we use our few coins to phone? who was our
hero? Who had few others in the book? Labone - what an absolute
star. I recall lengthy chats on a weekly basis - big game coming
up, lets call Brian, chance of an England call up, I remember
a lot of coverage of him about to marry (wasn't she a beauty queen?)
and there where we a couple of 14yr old Kirkby scallies - "
Ello Brian , what's this we hear,,,,,,,,,, " and he truely
had all the time in the world for us. What a bloke. Always a Blue
- Thanks to You. God Bless mate. (Sando)
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Just read the tributes from the fans for Brian Labone and have
to say I was very much moved by the comments that have been made.
The theme was the same throughout these messages, Mister Labone
was a pure gentleman and deserves that title. The man is a legend
at Everton Football Club. I had the good fortune to meet and speak
to him on several occasions and feel honoured to have shaken the
hand of the great man. A fitting and permanent tribute is now
required within the halls of Goodison Park, which he graced so
eloquently as a player and with pride as an ambassador for the
Club. I hope the Club can ensure that Mr. Labone is remembered
as long as Everton exist, because he played a massive part in
Everton's glorious past and was a great servant to the Club until
we lost him. God Bless Mister Labone. A True Gent. (Eddieparkend)
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I Never got the opportunity to see you play (as i'm too young)
however you gave me the opportunity to explore our great history
and given everyone of us a cult figure to aspire to. Thank you
for everything you have done for our and your wonderful club.
Goodnight and God bless. (Phillip. Wirral)
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Brian once said on the official history of everton that 1 evertonian
is worth more that 20 liverpublian.he was worth thousands of them.........r.i.p....a
true legend......(Brian Lea..St Helens)
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I too am one of the (slightly younger) generation, having to rely
on my dad for tales of Brian's playing days. However having heard
these, seen him around Goodison and on the pitch, there is no
doubt that he is indeed Mr Everton. His explanation of the ratio
of what evertonians are worth to liverpudlians will live long
in the memory as will his comments 'I'm so biased about this club,
but don't care' best wishes. (Greg)
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Deepest sympathy to Brian's family, Only spoke to him last week
on old hall street, We both had a little moan about saturdays
game, Then he smiled and said to me " our good days will
be back soon"! Hope so mate! R.I.P Captain. (Eric
Park end)
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I am devastated to hear the news about a true legend passing away
Labby you were a great footballer and a great man. If the players
shown half as pride in that blue jersey as you did lets put it
one way we wouldn't be were we are now R.I.P LABBY. (Kenny
Graney)
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Had the pleasure of meeting brian at the hall of fame a few weeks
ago, cant believe he has gone so soon after seeing him. Have only
seen footage of the "last of the corinthians" and harry
Catterick was right brian took note of our motto in every way
and "nothing but the best is good enough" to describe
how good brian was and to describe how much meant to everton so
I'm afraid no words in the world are good enough.
Rest
in peace brian you will be sadly missed Very sad and blue. (Graeme
Johnson)
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Just want to register my sadness at the extremely sad and premature
passing of a LEGEND
Brian played in "my first match" 28/4/62 = 44 years
ago. He was a giant then and was Mr Affable at the Birmingham
match in fact I can't remember going to a game at Goodison and
not seeing him there.
Brian Labone; thanks for the memories. (Keith Cederholm)
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Just wanted to pay tribute to Brian Labone. I am too young to
have seen him play - but had the pleasure of meeting him in his
role at the club over the last few years. He seemed a fantastic
man and a great ambassador to the club. I wanted to pass on my
sympathies to his family. (Dave
Jerman)
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God Bless Him xx. (Kevin Perkes)
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Brian Labone was the first Everton player whose face I recognised,
whose name I knew. Because I was so young I didn't understand
what a captain was, so Brian became known as the sailor in our
house. I never met him and I never saw him play, but I have two
memories to share. My first game was in 1971, after Brian had
retired, but I remember the crowd still sang his name that day
and I got a bit excited, thinking he'd be there. And if you have
a look at the video of the 1966 FA Cup final, watch Brian telling
the coppers to take it easy on that mad feller who ran onto the
pitch. God bless, Brian. (Peter)
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A sad day for Evertonians everywhere. Like most Blues my age (41),
i can only remember what me arl fella told me about those glory
days when 'Labby' played with the greats. I actually met him (very
briefly). It was the near-relegation Coventry game, and he was
outside Goodison Park on his way to the Winslow. Goodison Road
was eerily quiet & me and my friend Liz were meeting someone
in the pub. I went up to him and said "Alright Brian"
!!! He turned, smiled and said "Alright son, don't worry,
we wont go down!" ... or something like that !!! I remember
just after, Liz said to me "You cant just say 'Alright Brian'
to Brian Labone!" ... but you could ... a nice feller ...
the man was a one of us ... a legend ... an Evertonian. (Steve
Johno, Nottm)
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Labby will always be alive in the heart of every true blue walking
the face of the earth. rest in peace Labbo you are a true goodison
legend (G Brittles)
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RIP Brian, a true legend, goodnight mate. (Dave, Bootle)
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Quite simply a blue blooded legend. I started watching the Blues
in the late 60s and he was a great centre back. Seems incredible
that he was still only 31 when injury forced his retirement. But
of even more significance than his great playing achievements
for our beloved team (and England), he was a fantastic ambassador
off the pitch for the club. It's been said many times already
on this sad day that he was a gentleman. I still get a huge lump
in the throat every single time I watch him on the History of
EFC video telling us one Evertonian is worth 10 Liverpudlians.
How true. You lived the dream Brian, and fulfilled a few for us
all.You had all the qualities we'd all be proud to have ourselves,
and all Evertonians have been privileged to have you as a hero.
God Bless (Neil
Hamilton)
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Last of The Corinthians' a very sad day for all blues and football.
(Matthew Quinn)
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I am shocked and gutted to hear about the death of Brian Labone,
what an Everton legend he was and always will be! He can now be
the captain of St Peter’s first Eleven with Dixie up front and
Harry Catterick as manager. It is a great loss to both Everton
and football! Rest in Peace Labby! (Lee A Gutted Evertonian
in St Helens)
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At the time of our famous derby win at Goodison when Cadamateri
danced through the shite’s defence and scored, I was editing the
newsletter of the Isle of Man branch of the EFC supporters club.
Through a friend of Howard Kendall who lived on the Island, I
was fortunate enough to get to interview Howard in the EFC dressing
room about 2 hours before kick off. I was accompanied to the match
by my son, then about 9, and my awl fella. They were unable to
come to the dressing room too, but to offer them hospitality while
I was with Howard, Brian Labone sat and “chatted Everton” with
them. As you can imagine, he was supposed to be occupied with
all the VIPs that were guests at the derby match, but he was totally
attentive to my family members for around half an hour until I
was free to rejoin them. I’ll never forget the courtesy and gentlemanly
kindness that Brian demonstrated to a 9 year old kid & his
grandpa, when Brian could so easily have mixed with the celebs
and stars. My son is now himself a central defender in a local
team here on the Island. He won’t have to look far for a role
model. Brian Labone – top player – top bloke- top Evertonian.
RIP. (David
Killip)
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Its
a sad day for Evertonians. A true Legend has been lost. He will
be sorely missed by every true blue. Today's Everton players should
take a look at whats a true legend, and how to play for a club
with loyalty, passion and commitment. ONCE A BLUE.......ALWAYS
A BLUE Good bye Brian! (John Whelan)
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He was a legend in our eyes and always will be one in our hearts
god bless (TRUE BLUES FOR LIFE / one blue is worth twenty reds)
(Ian Windsor & Brendan Connolly)
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I would just like to give my condolences to Brian's Family and
everyone who knew him, especially his lovely daughter Michelle,
who I had the pleasure of working with. He is Mr Everton and probably
the biggest legend we have ever had. I am too young to remember
him playing but I have seen all the videos and to me they don’t
come better. He optimised our motto of ‘nil satis nisi optimum’
and should never be forgotten. The current crop of players owe
it to him to perform the last 2 games of the season exactly how
he played, with pride and passion for being an Everton player.
R.I.P (Garry Dobson)
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Although
I was to young to watch you Brian, my dad always said you were
one of the best. Deepest sympathy goes to the Labone family. Goodnight
& God bless Brian you were always "nil satis nisi optimum".
(Dave
Mc)
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When my dad first started taking me to Goodison in the sixties
“Labby” was centre half and captain. I was so in awe and impressed
by his size and ability that (unlike the kids to-day who all want
be the latest striking phenomenon) I wanted to be a centre half
just like him. So thanks to Brian that’s just what I did. Thanks
for all the memories and sincere condolences to the family Chris
(The Original Wirral Blue)
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Like
many Evertonians of my era, I grew up watching & idolising
Brian. The first time I nearly met him (haha), was running onto
the pitch, with hundreds of others, that day in 1970 when we won
the league. What a team, what a player & what a man!! From
one BL to another, God Bless & thanks for the memories ...
(Brian Lancaster)
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Can
I express my sadness at hearing of the death of Brian Labone.
I met Brian on more than one occasion at club functions and he
was always jovial and full of fun. I remember when Everton got
to Wembley in 1995, he was interviewed in the studio by Des Lynam
and commented how he had "lost two stone walking up the steps
to the studio". Typical Brian that. He
wouldn't remember me if he was still with us today because he
would have met thousands of Evertonians over the years who would
want to have a brief chat with him as I did. But I won't forget
Brian. A great Evertonian. A great man. RIP (Glenn)
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Met Brian many times
at the hall of fame, true gentleman.true blue. wish today's players
would show the same passion. mr Everton (Allan
Holt)
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I never met Brian Labone in person. I first saw him "in the
flesh" when the team paraded the FA Cup in 1966 - Brian was
holding the Cup at the front of the bus. The next time was in
1970, the match we won the League (I ran on the pitch at the end).
And I saw him many times in and around Goodison; he was standing
just a few feet from me last Saturday, but I didn't get the chance
to go over and speak to him. And now its too late. My son was
with me, and I said to him that if ever a young footballer wanted
a role model, they need look no further than Brian Labone.
Brian,
you were one of my Blue heroes, and you will never be forgotten.
Our family's thoughts are with your family. (Paul and
Ben Turner)
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A true blue through and through will be greatly missed. An Everton
Legend. BRIAN LABON. Mr. Everton R.I.P (The Daley Family)
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I
was at the Wilmslow player of the year last night and had the
priveledge of talking with Dave Hickson and Brian Labone. I can
honestly say i have never met a nicer fella a true gentlemen.
we talked about my great uncle george kirkby who used to play
up front for everton and brian was telling me stories about him
even i didnt know.he gave young james vaughan the young player
of the year and then gave an uplifting speech on how he hoped
james would be taking the senior player of the year award off
brian next season. his love for everton is imeasurable and i hope
the club and fans show thier appreciation at the last home game
in numbers! good night god bless brian! (Rod)
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I first met Brian Labone when I was about 11, He gave us are medals
at a five aside tournament at Woodchurch, sports Barn, the Wirral,
I coudnt believe that a player who I saw play on the Saturday
before, was giving me a medal on the Sunday. When I turned 20ish
Brian's Mother in law came to live 3 doors from me, And their
was my hero in are street, She had a grandson Charlie, about my
age 47 now. We went to the game together for a short while but
she passed away after a couple of months and Charlie and I lost
touch. twenty years later the Northampton supporters had a blue
blood dinner, And Brian was a guest of ours, I asked him about
Charlie and I gave him my number to pass on, About a year later
I am at another dinner with a team I played for in Birkenhead,
Parkside, and again Brian and Gordon west where the guessed speakers,
and I was on the top table and I just said to Brian that I met
him at the Northampton dinner, he looked at me and said that's
right I new I new your face, did Charlie ever get it touch? He
meets thousands of Evertonians every year, and he remembered that.
and yes Charlie did get it touch. People say that you can count
your friends on one hand. Well Labby would need 40.000, hands,
because we where all his friends and he was all ours. God bless
you Brian, (Steve Whelan Northampton)
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I was fortunate my old man took me to see Everton during the 1960s
and I still know the names of the players by heart. Brian Labone
was a great centre half and together with Gordon West, Tommy Wright
and Ray Wilson formed part of a wonderful team. I was privileged
to be watching Everton then, thanks for the memories Brian. (Steve
Crosby and now London)
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I met Brian at Tommy Eglington's funeral in Dublin. I
was standing outside the Church after the funeral service. I was
wearing my scarf which is a combination of the Everton scarf and
the Irish scarf. He stopped to talk to me and we spent some time
discussing our beloved Everton. His parting words to me were 'Keep
the Faith'. May he rest in peace. (Stephen
Cummins Irish Toffee)
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Brian would put today's players to shame , a true great who loved
the Blue shirt as a player and as a supporter. A great loss for
Everton FC , they don't make them like Brian anymore - and the
game's sadder for it. A lasting tribute at Goodison is a must.
R.I.P.. (Peter Johns)
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Sad to see you go Brian, I wish we had 11 like you today! Once
A Blue Always A Blue sums you up. Rest in peace (Mike
Kelly Lower Glwadys)
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Labby
Just thought I'd share a few moments with you.........As
a 14 year old kid living in Southampton (with scouse parents and
family), I was a very keen Evertonian. Me Auntie Mavis - who ran
Ellisons Haulage out of Thornton - knew Labby from carting his
horses about for him and offered to get me a ticket for Labby's
testimonial v the shite. This would be around 1972?? It was the
first time I'd been to Lpool on me own. Mavis took me to Labby's
house to meet the big man. I remember trying on his England caps
and looking at his EFC medals. I was so awestruck, I forgot to
get his autograph. Mates at school didn't believe me. Caught the
bus to Goodison and sat in the Bullens stand. Can't remember the
score. Got the wrong bus home which terminated at Seaforth. Worrying
time. Last time I saw Labby was at Stamford Bridge last season
in the mens bogs. Still regarded by all bluenoses as a real legend
and one of us fans. (He didn't remember meeting me from way back
then, but whatever. It probably wasn't the most exciting event
for him that
year! ). What a good fella he was. (Martin Hughes)
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The
ultimate Evertonian. God Bless Labby, The Catt will be waiting
for you. (Mark Bowen)
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Night-night Brian XX.(Liam Bowen)
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A
true legend, every Blue I know had met & loved Brian Labone.
I've been a assured by longer serving blues than me that he was
'the' centre half. As I have said a 'True Blue Legend' who will
be missed by every blue the worldover. (JL)
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I met Brian twice when I went to Everton as part of the match
day sponsors. He looked after us throughout the day and was a
mind of knowledge, with stories from past to present, and he didn't
mind telling you exactly what he thought of one or too ex Everton
players! He was a true gent and I am proud to say I have the privilege
of meeting him. Once a blue... (David)
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'The
last of the Corinthians'. Harry Catterick proudly gave the term
for Brian. A nice man, a proud man and a proud Evertonian. Thank
you Brian. A true legend you are. (Dave. T. Anfield)
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He
was one of us, chosen, he did not choose, he knew that he was
one of the lucky ones in that he got to wear the Royal Blue. He
really was "Once a Blue , Allways a Blue". Goodison
and everyone in her, will always miss you Labby. Respect A Blue.
(Dave)
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Used
to see Labby on Moorfields station tea time rush hour a few years
ago. Always immaculate and alwaus polite. He lived in Lydiate
where an Aunty of mine lived - knew his house because my Dad said
that's where the great Brian Labone lives. A great loss to our
club and his family. Rest in Peace Brian. (Andrew)
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The match days at Goodison will never be the same again. As a
lounge member I was fortunate enough to be greeted by him every
home game. He always found time to have a chat with my lad or
any guests I may have bought to the game. Only on Saturday as
we were about to tuck in to our meal, he came over and commented
" terrible is,nt it when your looking forward more to the
food than the match" in typicle Labby fashion. A real gentleman
who will sorely missed. Good night and God Bless Brian. (Jamie
Griffin)
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Now there was a gent who personified the meaning of 'once a blue,
always a blue' My mum remembers meeting him as a supporters club
do back in the 70's and she was smitten! He will be greatly missed
and fondly remembered. (Sue)
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Please
lets put him next to Dixie, I don't ever want to visit the old
ground and not see the legend ' Mr Everton ', he has always been
everything we all love about the club. (Steve Hughes,
Leeds)
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It a very sad day . I am to young to say
i watched him play but i have seen him on video what a player
and i meet him a few months back what a man What a sad loss to
us Toffees & Football R.I.P (David)
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Brian typified everything that makes a true Evertonian;
loyalty, a gentleman and a true sportsman who not only knew how
to celebrate a victory but could take defeat on the chin with
great dignity. Not that defeat and Brian Labone were very often
mentioned in the same sentence. R.I.P Brian. (Billy, Childwall)
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REST IN PEACE BRIAN YOU ARE MR. EVERTON,
EVERYONE WILL MISS YOU, I FEEL SO GREATFULL THAT I GOT THE CHANCE
TO SHAKE YOUR HAND ILL REMENBER WHAT YOU TOLD ME AN ME MATE TO
DO BEFORE THE DERBY IN DECEMBER, " KEEP THE FAITH LADS",
ILL NEVER FORGET YOU, THANK YOU BRIAN
1 EVERTONIAN IS WORTH 20 KOPITES" - LEGAND (RYAN
ROBERTS ANFIELD)
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As
the first Everton captain that I saw lift a trophy,it is fitting
that it was Brian Labone. If anyone who wasn't fortunate enough
to see him play needs to know just how good a player he was ,
then you only need to watch the Brazil vs. England game in Mexico
in the 1970 World Cup. To know just how good a man & Evertonian
he was , you only had to meet him ! God Bless Labby. (Ritchie
Deane.)
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THE
GREATEST EVERTON PLAYER EVER. TRUE GREAT ON THE PITCH AND OFF
THE PITCH. (PHILL MAC)
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I count myself extremely fortunate
to have grown up watching Brian grace Goodison. He was and always
will be Everton . God bless Brian, thanks for the memories, R.I.P.
(Pete Dowling, Rock Ferry)
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I want to write some of my fantastic
memories of the great Brian Labone, but I can't because I'm crying.
I'm 50 years old- a father of four blues and I'm heartbroken because
he meant so much. He will live forever with the blue legends.
(Mick)
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I was lucky enough to meet Brian last year.
It was his 65th birthday and my auntie who works at Goodison arranged
a tour of the ground with him. He took me round with my dad, uncle
and cousin. I got some photos and we bought Brian a bottle of
rum. I ended up bringing most of his birthday cake home with me.
It's true that he was a real gentleman, a really nice man. I'm
proud to have met him. God Bless. (Leyton Dempsey)
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I am saddened to the
core at the death of "Mr Everton" Brian Labone. It just
makes me cry at the thought of his death, he always had time for
the fans before and after games, I never had the privilege to
see him play, except of course in videos etc. The man is a true
Goodison legend, my deepest and most sincere thoughts are with
all his family. Rest in peace Labby, I know its not the time but
should we rename one of the stands after him? He after all the
years service as a player and employee of Everton deserves it!
(Julie "Xena" Makin, Merseyside Blue)
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I
would like to express my sincere condolences to Brian’s family
at this sad time. I
was privileged to watch Brian, such a great player, and was so
confident when he was in the team. I met him on a couple of occasions
and engaged in some idle chat, I was only young at that time and
he was a gentleman and had the time to respond in the right manner,
always had time for a word or two. I echo Harry Catterick’s description
of Brian as being the last of the Corinthians. Will be sadly missed.
(John Russell)
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I was 16 years old when I saw Labby lift the cup for us in 1966
there were tears in my eyes then and tears now If ever a bloke
had blue blood in his veins it was him (John de Frece)
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Just
last Saturday I was asked by an opposing fan who my all-time heroes
were from my years supporting Everton. Naturally I reeled off
a long list. But the first name I said was Brian Labone. (Joe)
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A
very sad day, Brian will definitely be missed, how many more is
there like him? I wish I'd seen Brian play, but even without seeing
him he's still a hero. Rest in Peace Brian (Ian Buffey).
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My
condolences to Brian's family. I saw him play many games for Everton
and he was always a true gentleman and great centre half. Everton
and all the fans have lost a true Blue. (Mr. G. Blocksidge)
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What
a truly sad day for our great club. Brians passing has left a
large hole in the soul of Everton. A true blue legend. R.I.P.
Brian. (GK)
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I
never met Brian, or ever saw him play but the way in which he
is talked about is a lasting tribute to his memory.
(Chris, 15)
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Big
Labby, the saying is: ONCE A BLUE ALWAYS A BLUE Brian will always
be a BIG part of EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB, he always had time for
the fans, jokes, stories and would always sign an autograph, or
two. I met him many times, just to say hello, but I spoke to him
at a derby function in Birkenhead town hall. RIP Brian, fondest
wishes to his wife and family, (Gary Campbell, Park End
Stand)
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A
massive chunk of the "old" Everton,the club I was reared
on,Nil Satis Nisi Optimum, the School of Science,and everything
that was right about the club has departed. Gutted. R.I.P. Brian.
(Derek D. Sullivan)
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If one Evertonian is worth 10 Liverpudlians then Labby you were
worth the lot of them put together! You will live on in our hearts
forever you are a True Blue Legend. Rest in peace Brian you will
be very sadly missed.
(David and Daniel Roberts)
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I
WAS FORTUNATE TO HAVE A FEW WORDS WITH BRIAN AT ONE ONE OF THE
EFC DINNERS HE WAS ALWAYS GRACIOUS ENOUGH TO ATTEND. HE SIGNED
THE COVER OF MY 1970 'CHAMPIONS' BROCHURE COMMENTING THAT "
SADLY HARRY CATTERICK WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO SIGN HIS HALF OF THE
COVER". WELL BRIAN YOU CAN NOW TAKE YOUR DESERVED PLACE AT
THE TOP TABLE WITH WILLIAM RALF, HARRY, ETC. R.I.P. (DAVID
SHORTALL)
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I'm too young to have seen Brian play but I texted my dad the
news and this is his reply….. "Very sad news. A very, very
good player and club stalwart. A true Evertonian." I appaulded
him onto the pitch on Saturday and can't believe it. We were joking
that he should come on for Weir at half time and do a better job.
Thoughts are with his family and friends. (Dave from Lincoln
)
