Everton legend Howard Kendall has sadly passed away, aged 69.
The saddening news was confirmed on Saturday morning, prior to the club’s game against Manchester United in the Premier League.
Kendall is a huge icon of the club, as a player he was part of the infamous ‘Holy Trinity’, occupied by himself, Colin Harvey and Alan Ball. As a player, Kendall recorded 270 appearances for the club, which included a first division title in the 1969-70 season.
Howard then became Everton manager and would have three spells with the club, becoming the greatest manager in the clubs history to this day. His honours include two first division titles, an FA Cup, European Cup Winners Cup as well as two English Manager of the year awards in 1985 and 1987. He would manage the club over 500 times in his time at the club.
The club legend went on to stay closely linked to the club, attending several fan events and was invited to Everton’s training complex Finch Farm by Roberto Martinez on several occasions. He has followed the club and is often optimised as the heartbeat of this club, a true Evertonian.
The club are currently discussing the possibility of a tribute prior to kick-off against Manchester United, but even without an official tribute, expect to hear his name sung by the thousands this afternoon.
All of us at ReadEverton send our condolences to the family and friends of Howard Kendall.
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