The last great Corinthian

Apr 25 2006

Chief Sports Writer David Prentice on the death of an Everton and England legend

Liverpool Echo

THE last of the great Corinthians lay down his head for the final time last night. At a time when the word 'legend' is over-used in this hype-driven age of style and celebrity over substance and achievement, Brian Labone was a genuine, 24 carat, Everton hero. A hugely successful Blues captain, he became an unofficial ambassador for the club after hanging up his boots. And he displayed the same tenacity, spirit and dedication in that role as he had shown as a player. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT He once claimed, with a glint in his eye and his tongue in his cheek, that one Evertonian was worth 20 Liverpudlians. Everton fans lapped up the words and printed them on T-shirts, yet such was the humour and the sparkle of the man, Liverpudlians did not take offence. Using his own, oft repeated analogy, Labone was worth 20 Evertonians. One of the most respected footballers of his generation, he last kicked a ball 35 years ago. Yet everybody knew his name. LEAVE your tributes to the Blues' legend on our special messagboard

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