Everton have announced a commemorative ‘fan wall’ at the club’s new stadium celebrating legends and supporters
A commemorative ‘fan wall’ at Everton Stadium is set to celebrate popular Blues figures past and present – and give thousands of supporters the opportunity to become a part of the club’s new home. Following the success of Everton Way, an initiative that gave Evertonians the chance to have a personalised stone installed outside the soon-to-open stadium’s South Stand, a mosaic artwork comprised entirely of fan photos is set to be installed on its river-facing western side.
Named ‘The Originals’, the artwork will honour Everton players who have realised unique achievements while representing the Blues and those who have truly embodied the Everton spirit on and off the pitch. Evertonians from across the world will be able to submit a photo for the wall, with the personal images set to be pieced together to create a magnificent fan-inspired mosaic.
Among the initial line-up of ‘Originals’ will be Dixie Dean, the club’s greatest ever goalscorer, ‘The Holy Trinity’ of Alan Ball, Howard Kendall and Colin Harvey, and ‘The last of the Corinthians’, Brian Labone.
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Everton’s first black captain Kevin Campbell, the club’s record Premier League appearance maker Seamus Coleman and Tim Cahill – a fan favourite and scorer of Australia’s first ever World Cup goal during his time at Everton – will also take their place on the wall.
They are joined by Bob Latchford, a goalscoring hero of the 1970s, and Graeme Sharp, the Blues’ highest living goalscorer and Neville Southall, the club’s most-decorated player who also holds the appearance record, ensuring the wall represents names and eras that have inspired all generations of Evertonians.
Over the coming seasons, supporters will get the chance to be involved in the selection of more players and club names to join ‘The Originals’ wall, with the mosaic set to expand, creating new opportunities for Blues to add themselves to the very fabric of the club’s 52,888-capacity home.
The initiative and its initial line-up has been announced following consultation with fan groups, including the Club’s Fans’ Forum.
Places on the Fan Wall, priced at £45 per photo, are on sale to Everton Season Ticket, Hospitality and Official Members now, before general sale begins on Tuesday, October 8. A range of keepsake mementos allowing supporters to celebrate having taken their place on the wall are also available, starting from £30.
Supporters wishing to take their place on the wall can find out more at evertonfc.com/FanWall