Paul Downes

(Downsie)

Gender: Male

City: Liverpool

Country: United Kingdom

First Game

Can't remember but I began watching from the Boys' Pen sometime in 1967.

Favourite Everton Moment

Standing at the bottom of Spellow Lane with my mam the day after the 1966 F.A. Cup Final. From despair to elation in 90 minutes when I was just 11 years old. An emotional roller-coaster. We watched the bus go past and it was the first time I ever saw my heroes in the flesh as they proudly displayed the FA Cup.

Favourite All Time Player

Howard Kendall. The perfect midfielder.

Favourite Current Player

Tim Cahill. He embodies everything Everton stands for; Hard working, honest, talented. Respect, Tim.

Favourite Manager

David Moyes. The best manager we've had since Harry Catterick and I might even rate him better than Harry.

Favourite Game

Everton v Bayern Munich in the Cup Winners' Cup at Goodison.

Favourite Goal

Sharpy's famous stunner against the Red Sh*** was my favourite until Dan Gosling's FA CUP tie winner against them in 2009. Dan's goal was more than just a piece of extraordinary skill. It was a turning point. It elevated the Club, its players and its fans to a new level. People started to remember or discover just who Everton are.