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What team did Jamie Carragher support?

Although Carragher is one of Liverpool's greatest heroes of the Premier League era, he famously grew up as an Everton fan.

Was Jamie Carragher an Everton fan?

Born in Bootle, Merseyside, Carragher attended the FA's school of excellence in Lilleshall in his youth. Although a childhood Everton supporter, he joined Merseyside rivals Liverpool in 1988, and regularly turned up at Liverpool's School of Excellence wearing a Graeme Sharp Everton kit.

What footballers support Everton?

Footballers

  • John Bailey.
  • Eirik Bakke.
  • Michael Ball.
  • David Moyes.
  • Ross Barkley.
  • Joey Barton.
  • Jim Bentley.
  • Delial Brewster.

Was Ian Rush an Everton fan?

Despite interest from Manchester City, and in spite of Rush being a boyhood Everton fan, Liverpool won the race to sign the 19-year-old in April 1980, though he had to remain at Chester until the end of the season as the transfer deadline (27 March 1980) had passed.

Was Michael Owen an Everton fan?

A boyhood Everton fan, Owen attended Rector Drew Primary School in Hawarden, Flintshire, Wales and by the age of ten, some of the nation's leading scouts were monitoring his progress.

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Which team does Michael Owen support?

"As a Liverpool fan I am honoured and delighted to have been asked to play this international role for the club," he said at the time. "Liverpool FC is the world's greatest football family and it's great for me to be able to represent the club in an official capacity once again."

Who is Liverpool all time record goalscorer?

Ian Rush is the club's record goalscorer, scoring 346 goals in total.

Did the Beatles support Liverpool or Everton?

Sir Paul McCartney was brought up in an Evertonian family and has supported the Blues since childhood. Sir Paul is the only Beatle to support a Merseyside team. Both John Lennon and George Harrison never expressed any interest in the beautiful game while Ringo has confessed to being an Arsenal fan due to his stepdad.

Which team does Jodie Comer support?

Like Sarah, Comer is an Everton supporter. She could hardly not be, since her dad has been a masseur at the club for more than two decades. Like Tony, the lovable rogue with early onset dementia he plays in Help, Graham is a diehard Liverpool fan.

Is Judi Dench an Everton fan?

Dame Judy Dench. The Oscar-winning actress and all-round good egg is an avowed Evertonian and honorary patron of the club's official charirty, Everton In The Community.

Who supports Everton in Liverpool?

There have been several famous players who grew up supporting Everton before going on to represent Liverpool. Robbie Fowler, Michael Owen, Steve McManaman, Adam Lallana and Ian Rush are among those who supported the Toffees before switching allegiance after they joined Liverpool.

What accent is Jamie Carragher?

We're all so used to Carragher speaking in his native Liverpudlian accent that seeing him attempt to sound like he lives on the other side of the pond had everyone in the studio wetting themselves.

Does Sylvester Stallone support Everton?

The Rocky and Rambo legend has revealed that he deeply regrets not buying Everton in 2007. Stallone, 68, became a Toffees supporter that season when he attended a game with friend and club director Robert Earl. The Expendables star announced that nowadays he would be unable to afford the club.

What team does Kenny Dalglish support?

Despite being a former Celtic hero, Dalglish grew up a Rangers supporter and a month later was appointed 'international talent scout', although his role appeared to be more focussed on attracting celebrities to a new golf course at Loch Lomond.

Is Kelly Cates related to Kenny Dalglish?

You may not have known it, but Kelly Cates is the daughter of Liverpool and Scotland legend Kenny Dalglish. Cates has successfully carved out her own career in sports media. She works for Sky Sports as a presenter and host, where she most famously has to deal with Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher.

Is Owen a Liverpool legend?

He is a Liverpool legend. I still sometimes think of him as a Liverpool player. Certainly, the first thing I think of when I hear his name is him celebrating scoring yet another goal in front of the Kop. 11 years ago, Owen burst on to the international scene during the 1998 World Cup.

At what age did Michael Owen won the Ballon d Or?

It was torture." Owen won his Ballon d'Or at 21, but believes his best football came a couple of years before. "From 10 to 17, I believe there wasn't anyone in the world as good," he said. "By 18, I was scoring goals at a World Cup.