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Post by Avinalaff on Aug 28, 2014 10:30:49 GMT
Goodison's golden oldies SYLVAIN DISTIN  Sylvain Distin, EvertonSylvain Distin, Everton At 36 the indomitable French defender is still going strong. His powerful performances and age-defying bursts of pace, keep earning him new deals at Everton and Roberto Martinez reckons he can keep going and going.  RICHARD GOUGH AND DAVE WATSON Richard Gough and Dave Watson in action for EvertonRichard Gough and Dave Watson in action for Everton The veteran duo were both aged 37 when they became team-mates at Goodison, and made up for what they lacked in youth with priceless experience and ability to read the game. Waggy’s qualities were no surprise to Evertonians but Gough’s stamina and fitness was a revelation, something that was rewarded in 2000 by a two-year contract extension. NIGEL MARTYN  Nigel Martyn and David WeirNigel Martyn and David Weir The former England shot-stopper was 37 when he finally made his way to Goodison on transfer deadline day in September 2003, to increase competition among the ‘keepers at Goodison. But he surpassed his role as a stand-in by deputising so well for Richard Wright that he went on to become first choice, and make over 100 appearances for the Blues over three years; notably providing a reassuring presence when they finished fourth in 2005. DAVID WEIR Another seemingly ageless Scot who shone for the Toffees well into his 30s. The graceful defender was a regular at the heart of David Moyes’ defence until he was 37. NEVILLE SOUTHALL  Neville Southall, Everton goalkeeperNeville Southall, Everton goalkeeper A two-time league winner with Everton in the mid 1980s, Southall had real staying power at the top of the game. He finally succumbed to the passing years by leaving the Toffees in his 40th year, with a reputation as their greatest ever keeper cemented. |
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