Ex-Blues Tackle Goodison Zip Slide

Parkinson and Barlow join daredevils for charity challenge.

Joe Parkinson and Stuart Barlow were among 130 people who took on the zip slide challenge at Goodison Park on Monday.

Hundreds of supporters gathered to watch the former Blues duo and their fellow adrenaline junkies fly from the top balcony, across the pitch and into the Bullens Road stand on the specially assembled zip line.

The event was held to raise money for Everton in the Community and organisers hope it will raise tens of thousands of pounds for the Blues’ official charity.

FA Cup winning former Everton midfielder Joe Parkinson looks nervy as he gets harnessed up for the challenge

The bank holiday made the event a real family affair, with face-painters on hand and music playing throughout the day.

And Parkinson said: "This is a great event and everyone had a lot of fun. As soon as I had zipped across the pitch, I wanted to go back up to the Top Balcony and do it again."

For information on Everton in the Community's future fundraising events, contact 0151 530 5253 or email community@evertonfc.com.