Supporters of Everton have been reacting to a Twitter post from the Toffees’ former striker, Tim Cahill.
On Thursday evening, the Australian retired striker revealed that he would be voting for Alan Ball in a poll that was being run by @EvertonRandom (as per Tim Cahill), which supporters loved.
Who would you have voted for in the poll?Tim Cahill
Alan Ball
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I'm voting Alan Ball ??? https://t.co/TYcIROX9bm
— Tim Cahill AO (@Tim_Cahill) April 2, 2020
Tim I think this vote will be extremely tight! Best header of a ball I’ve ever seen. Thanks for all the amazing memories pal and keep safe!
— Shaun Turner (@ShaunTurner12) April 2, 2020
Tim, you’re my favourite Everton player since the 80’s, loved your attitude and commitment as well as your ability. You gave everything for us and nobody will ever forget that. But you’re up against the greatest EFC player I ever saw – Bally just shades it for me. Sorry mate?
— Kevin Latham (@KevinLa44437708) April 2, 2020
Thank you Tim. Alan Ball is my all-time hero and the reason i got an EFC season ticket many moons ago. But….and this is the absolute truth – you have been the closest EFC has ever had since to a player with the skill, impact and the commitment. You are a True Blue 🙂
— Ann Hacke ? (@AnnHacke) April 2, 2020
Cahill was situated at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2012, having arrived from Millwall and departed Merseyside for New York Red Bulls (per Transfermarkt).
While with the Toffees, the Australian featured in 276 appearances during which he netted 68 goals and 29 assists (per Transfermarkt), leaving fans full of praise.
My dad was lucky to have have watched Alan Ball and said he was the greatest ever blue behind you. We were both lucky to have watched you. You and big dunc really grasped Everton. Proud of you ?
— Gwyn Jones (@strongmangwyn) April 2, 2020
No shame Tim
— Ray Healy(WASH YOUR HANDS) (@blueray1978) April 2, 2020
Tim was definitely one in a million. But Alan Ball is the greatest of them all.
— Billy Colman (@BillyColman) April 2, 2020
Your an absolute legend and humble man. That’s why we love you. ?EFC Family
— JimGurney (@JimGurney4) April 3, 2020
What do we think?
As can be judged from the responses from Everton fans, it is clear to see that many are in agreement with Cahill that Ball just edged out the Australian former striker.
However, what can also be concluded is that after 97 goal involvements in 276 appearances (per Transfermarkt) fans are still infatuated with the 40-year-old.