A football fan from Blackburn says he was delighted to have met Liverpool legend Bruce Grobbelaar at a charity dinner.
Anjam Iqbal who supports Everton was keen to ask Grobbelaar about his Everton counterpart Neville Southall during an era when both keepers were at the height of their careers.
Grobbelaar, 67, said: “For all the hardcore Everton fans. You had one of the best goalkeepers in the world.”
Grobbelaar, who was part of the legendary Liverpool side of the 1980s said it was a shame that both he and Neville also never played in a World Cup.
“We never got to a World Cup to make us both world class. If there was a chance for Neville to be a World Cup he would have been world class.
“I can have nothing bad to say about the big man from Llandudno. Neville Southall is a good friend of mine and a great colleague. A great goalkeeper and a fantastic Evertonian.”
Anjam said: "He was a true gentleman and it was great to meet some fantastic football legends at the event."
Anjam was attending a special event a special event to remember Kevin Campbell.
The Kevin Campbell Tribute Evening at the Isla Gladstone Conservatory in Stanley Park, was organised by the ‘Colour Of My Skin’ movement and supported by a range of companies.
Campbell, a title winner with Arsenal and a hero at Goodison Park after saving the Toffees from relegation in 1999, tragically died aged 54 in June.
The night was attended and supported by people who knew Campbell personally, professionally or admired him as fans from afar.
Guests speakers on the night included Lee Carsley, Frank Sinclair, Bruce Grobbelaar, Bobby Goulding, Timothy Klund and Joe Egan.
Special attendees included Howard Gayle, Paul Canoville and Andrew C Lancel. A video tribute from Dave Bassett, who managed Campbell at Nottingham Forest was also played.
The event was supported by the Colour of Skin Campaign an anti-racism initiative.
Colour of Skin said: “At the Kevin Campbell Tribute: A Dickie Bow Affair, we came together to celebrate, honour, and remember a true legend – and your generosity made it even more special.
“Together, we raised an amazing £3,215 for the Kevin Campbell Foundation, ensuring Kevin’s legacy continues to make a difference in the lives of others.
“Thank you to everyone who contributed, supported, and shared in this unforgettable evening. This is what unity and love look like.”
Anders Limpar a team mate of Campbell's at Arsenal and Everton kindly sponsored the drinks through his company - Orink.
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