Everton pays tribute for former chairman Carter
TRIBUTES are flowing to Everton Football Club life president Sir Philip Carter who has passed away at the age of 87.
Sir Philip, the most successful chairman in the club’s history, died peacefully at home on Thursday morning following a short illness, Everton said in a statement.
A lifelong fan of the Goodison Park club, joined the club as a director in 1973 and became chairman in 1978.
Born in Scotland, his family moved to Lancashire when he was two years old and in his professional life he rose to become managing director of Littlewoods, retiring in 1993.
With Sir Philip as chairman and with Howard Kendall as manager, Everton won league titles in 1985 and 1987, the 1984 FA Cup and the 1985 European Cup Winners’ Cup.
Current chairman Bill Kenwright said: “Words cannot describe my feelings of loss primarily as a friend but also as an Evertonian.
“Sir Philip was simply a giant…a great man a great leader and the very best friend and colleague anyone could ask for.”
Manager Roberto Martinez said: “This is a sad day for Everton Football Club and for every Evertonian. Sir Philip was an incredible custodian of the Club, a pure gentleman and a man I feel really fortunate to have met, for I learnt much about the essence of Everton from him.”
Former Everton and England striker and Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker Tweeted: “Saddened to hear that Sir Philip Carter has passed away. Was chairman of Everton when I was there. A football lover and a delightful man.”
