Howard Kendall
Howard Kendall was born in Ryton-on-Tyne on 22 May 1946. He began his career at PNE and at the time was the youngest player ever to appear in the FA Cup final when he played in the 1964 FA Cup Final. He signed for Everton in 1967 and played in midfield with Alan Ball and Colin Harvey.
He helped Everton to the old 1st Division Championship in 1969/70 season. Howard was then made the club captain for the next 3 years. He later moved to Birmingham in 1974 and on to Stoke City. Howard was a member of the Stoke team that won promotion to the 1st Division in 1978/79.
Despite a glittering career, Howard was never capped for England. Later in management Howard guided Everton to The Milk Cup final in 84 and won the FA Cup defeating Watford. The following season Everton went on to win the league and The Cup Winners Cup. He went over to Spain and managed at Athletic Bilbao and has since managed Man City, Sheff Utd and Notts County.
Howard will always be fondly remembered for his contribution to football and particularly his time at Goodison Park
