Pic: Die-hard Everton fan gets the royal treatment after postponement of Crystal Palace game last night
Well played Everton, very well played indeed.
We’re sure there were any number of football fans frustrated at the postponement of Premier League fixtures last night, but none more so than Malaysian Everton fan Ric Wee, who has supported the Toffees for 30 years but was due to watch his first game in the flesh last night.
That was until Everton’s game with Crystal Palace at Goodison Park fell victim to the weather and, as we reported last night, it looked as if Wee was going to be sh*t out of luck on what should have been one of his most memorable days supporting the Blues.
Finally, 30 years since supporting @Everton, will b watching EFC "live" for 1st time. @MyToffees pic.twitter.com/bC6mY5meT8
— RW (@ric_wee) February 12, 2014
BREAKING NEWS: Tonight's game has been called off due building damage which has led to safety concerns. #efccpfc — Everton (@Everton) February 12, 2014
Sadly @Everton v Palace match called off due to bad weather. Dream to watch EFC play will continue to be on hold. pic.twitter.com/N3xuMflLaX — RW (@ric_wee) February 12, 2014
As it turned out, Wee had an arguably even more memorable night as after Everton learned of his fate, they arranged for him to visit the dressing room and the players’ lounge, where he met manager Roberto Martinez and full-back Leighton Baines amongst others.
Roberto and Leighton share a joke with @ric_wee pic.twitter.com/mmRfSRh74V — Helen Mayo (@efc_helenmayo) February 12, 2014
Everyone had time for @ric_wee tonight. He went away with some special gifts. pic.twitter.com/y0Cc2LIT7M
— Christine Prior (@efc_christine) February 12, 2014
Wish to thank @Everton for the great hospitality. Really appreciate it. Also much oblige to the many Evertonians sending warm messages over
— RW (@ric_wee) February 12, 2014
However, there were many other Evertonians who missed the match incl travelling Palace fans. We all missed the chance to watch a good game.
— RW (@ric_wee) February 12, 2014
Today @Everton just prove again that its the People's Club taking extra effort to connect with fans. Salute the people running the club.
— RW (@ric_wee) February 12, 2014
Mad props to Everton for what was a very classy touch.
