Vote your footy legends into Hall of Fame
Story by Caroline Innes
FOOTBALL fans were today invited to choose Liverpool and Everton's best European performers to win a special accolade.
The public vote will decide which Red and Blue legends will be inducted into the National Football Museum's Hall of Fame.
Supporters can choose from a shortlist consisting of Liverpool stars Kenny Dalglish, Kevin Keegan and Steven Gerrard, and Everton's Peter Reid, Andy Gray and Neville Southall.
They were selected from the raft of Anfield and Goodison Park legends who have played in European competitions over the years.
The winners will be announced at the organisation's special European Hall of Fame awards, which will be held at the ECHO arena on October 8.
The event, being held in Liverpool because of its Capital of Culture status and strong footballing heritage, will be attended by the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson.
Football museum manager David Pearson said: "Inductees into the Hall of Fame are normally chosen by a specially selected panel, made up of some of the game's biggest names.
"They include Alan Hansen, Sir Alex Ferguson and Mark Lawrenson, alongside a group of football experts and historians.
"This year, we thought it would be great to get the public involved, especially as Liverpool people are so knowledgeable about football.
"As this is a specially themed European event to tie in with Liverpool's celebrations as Capital of Culture, it made sense that they should help choose the best-ever Everton and Liverpool players.
"We hope ECHO readers will really get involved and we cannot wait to see the outcome."
The phone lines open today and close on September 5.
ECHO essentials
TO vote for the best Liverpool player, call 0901 229 2539 and key in your two-digit vote choice, or text LFCVOTE followed by a space and the two-digit number you wish to vote for and send to 84080.
For Steven Gerrard, press 01, for Kenny Dalglish, 02, and for Kevin Keegan, 03.
For Everton call 0901 229 2573 and key in your two-digit vote choice, or text EFCVOTE followed by a space and the two-digit number and send to 84080.
For Peter Reid, press 04, for Andy Gray, 05, and for Neville Southall, 06.
Calls cost 25p although network charges may vary. Text messages are 25p plus standard message rate.
Usual ECHO rules apply.
carolineinnes@liverpoolecho.co.uk
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Sorry but kenny daglish would not be in the same class as stevie g if they were in the same team today. Totally different level of fitness and stamina needed in todays game !