Blues Launch Tri-Service Toffees Supporters' Club

A new official supporters’ club will ensure that Blues fans serving in the UK Armed Forces can stay close to Everton no matter where they are in the world.

The Tri-Service Toffees is the officially-endorsed Everton Supporters’ Club for those serving in the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force, whether regular or reservist.

It is one of only a handful of official football supporters’ clubs solely for current servicemen and servicewomen in Britain.

On Sunday, members will join with representatives from Everton in the Community's Knowsley Veterans’ Hub to form a Remembrance guard of honour and lay wreaths before kick-off ahead of the Club's game against Tottenham Hotspur.

Going forward, the Tri-Service Toffees will represent serving military personnel at events and activities involving the British Armed Forces and Everton.

The supporters' club raises money to send flags to serving members stationed across the globe and helps servicemen and servicewomen access Goodison Park match tickets when they are home on leave.

The Tri-Service Toffees was established by Warrant Officer Class-1 Jazz Bal, who is currently in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (British Army) and a member of the Everton Fans’ Forum.

Jazz has seen routine and operational service across the UK and overseas for more than 23 years.

He said: “I was part of a visit to Everton’s Royal Liver Building HQ in the build up to Armed Forces Day 2019 and it captured the attention of a number of serving military personnel who said they would love to be involved in such activities.

"This, combined with my own experience, led to setting up the Tri-Service Toffees.

“I have always taken my Everton flag with me wherever I have been deployed.

"Remaining close to your football team when you are serving means a lot - and returning home to watch a match at Goodison becomes even more special.

"Being in the Armed Forces means being part of a family and so does supporting Everton. I am proud to help bring the two together.”

To find out more or to join the Tri-Service Toffees, please email triservicetoffees@gmail.com.