Everton surprised two fans from USA on their first ever visit to Goodison Park. The two young men who co-host the ‘USA Toffee Pod’ podcast were unexpectedly met by ex-goalkeeper Tim Howard. Fans are applauding the club for the gesture and others reflecting on Howard’s time in Merseyside.
Alex Johnson and James Boyman of the Everton-based podcast ‘USA Toffee Pod’ enjoyed their first ever visit to their club’s home ground, accompanied by club legend Tim Howard. The former Everton shot-stopper snuck up on the pair as they were giving an interview on the pitch (via EvertonInUSA).
“I’m a fan, I love this club,” Howard told Alex and James as they chatted in the sun. Everton fans from both the UK and US are in awe of the club’s gesture and are hoping for a ‘Tim Howard special’ on the podcast.
Howard, now 40-years-old, spent nine years with the Blues after he joined on loan from Manchester United in 2006. He made over 300 league appearances for Everton and is probably most famously known for the goal he scored against Bolton from his own box.
Fans are reminiscing on Howard’s time at the club, with one US supporter claiming he is the reason they support the Toffees.
Love everything about this. Top class guy, Tim is! So glad he took the time out to meet them!!
— Faye (@Tinkerbella0719) March 3, 2020
So awesome! @TimHowardGK is the reason so many of us Yanks came to know and love @Everton. Great moment! #UptheToffees
— Chris Obenshain (@ChrisObenshain) March 3, 2020
https://twitter.com/Fanscapes1/status/1234799801511878656?s=20
Wow real touch of class from Tim
— Sean Hollywood (@seanphwood_sean) March 3, 2020
Brilliant this 💙👍
— Gizzblue (@gizzblue) March 3, 2020
https://twitter.com/USAToffeePod/status/1234801779138875392?s=20
What do you make of this then, Everton fans? Describe Tim Howard in one word!
