Iwobi Pays Tribute To Late Everton Chairman

Iwobi Pays Tribute To Late Everton Chairman

By Sampson Adedeji

Nigeria's Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has joined the millions of football stakeholders that paid tribute to the late chairman of Everton FC Bill Kenwright, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Nigeria international signed for the Blues in August 2019 from Arsenal. After a difficult start to his Goodison Park career, he went on to play a key role in the teams that escaped relegation under Frank Lampard and then, last season, under Sean Dyche.

Iwobi left the club in September, to sign for Fulham, but he is still highly regarded by Everton fans. And it is clear how highly regarded he was, too, by Kenwright.

In his social media tribute, Iwobi said: "RIP to a hero. A big part in my career & my life, I'll forever be grateful!"

Iwobi also shared private texts between himself and Kenwright, firstly from May 14, 2022, before the crucial home clash with Brentford. 

The Blues lost 3-2 but then secured their Premier League survival with a dramatic 3-2 win at home to Crystal Palace.

Kenwright texted before the Brentford match: "No one is more pleased than your chairman that you are on the way to becoming an Everton legend Alex... I'm SO proud of you coz I know it's not always been easy. Be our hero again tomorrow... again!! God bless you. Chairman", he revealed.