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title: "Everton: Fans describe Thomas Gravesen in one word"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/everton-fans-describe-thomas-gravesen-in-one-word/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Ben Crump"
section: "Everton"
published: "2020-04-27T16:00:00Z"
modified: "2020-04-27T16:00:00Z"
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# Everton: Fans describe Thomas Gravesen in one word

**Many Everton fans have described former midfielder Thomas Gravesen in one word via a social media engagement.**

With football currently at a standstill due to the recent worldwide pandemic, football fans have been engaging through social media, taking part in various debates, quizzes and polls.

Everton fans have had little to shout about on the pitch this term with Carlo Ancelotti slightly improving things after taking over from Marco Silva.

\[freshpress-quiz id=”292887″\]

A welcome distraction from their inconsistent form in the Premier League, fans have been discussing various former players, and the latest is former combative midfielder Gravesen.

Little was known about Danish midfield man prior to his [£3.15m](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/thomas-gravesen/transfers/spieler/301) arrival at Goodison Park, but he certainly made an impact, [making 151 appearances for the Merseyside club over a five year period.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/thomas-gravesen/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/301)

Such good form at the Premier League club saw the Vejle born footballer gain interest from Real Madrid, and he ended up moving to the Santiago Bernabeu in [2005.](https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/e/everton/4176451.stm)

A short spell with the Spanish giants was followed by a move to Scottish side Celtic, before a short term loan spell at Everton where he made 13 more appearances for the Toffees before retiring at the early age of 32.

Reacting to the Twitter account @thetoffees\_com, fans described the former midfielder…

> The first word that comes to mind when you hear “Thomas Gravesen” is \_\_\_\_\_\_ [#EFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — The-Toffees (@thetoffees\_com) [April 26, 2020](https://twitter.com/thetoffees_com/status/1254379699930755073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Carsley. Or right said Fred.
>
> — Dr. Steven says STAY AT HOME (@T1Toffee) [April 26, 2020](https://twitter.com/T1Toffee/status/1254392225280208897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Still can’t believe he went to Real Madrid
>
> — Lee (@bluefamily7) [April 27, 2020](https://twitter.com/bluefamily7/status/1254664588974530560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Lord of the rings extra. A few more than one. But still.
>
> — Nate H (@theatreofchips) [April 26, 2020](https://twitter.com/theatreofchips/status/1254379954877366273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Self-assured
>
> — Dupont Koo (@DupontKoo) [April 26, 2020](https://twitter.com/DupontKoo/status/1254380947438366721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Crazy and liked his Budweiser
>
> — Brian Maylor (@brianefc1) [April 26, 2020](https://twitter.com/brianefc1/status/1254381123213426689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Nutter brilliant
>
> — Gerard Carter (@GerardCarter16) [April 26, 2020](https://twitter.com/GerardCarter16/status/1254383629003825153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> 2 words for me – mad dog.
>
> — Jason Gordon (@JasonGRef) [April 26, 2020](https://twitter.com/JasonGRef/status/1254382402841071616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Everton fans, what are your thoughts on Thomas Gravesen? Let us know below…***