Many players who join Everton are surprised by how much of a family the club feels like.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall admitted he’s surprised by how much love he’s received since joining from Chelsea.
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Romelu Lukaku of Everton celebrates his goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Everton
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The Everton star also noted that there are much more supporters around the world than he could have ever imagined.
Now, Yakubu, who played up front for the Toffees between 2007 and 2011, has echoed similar words about the club.
Everton striker Yakubu.
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Yakubu says he still supports Everton to this day
Yakubu has represented a whopping 13 clubs, including Middlesbrough, Leicester City and Portsmouth to name only a few.
And yet, the Nigerian has admitted he supports the Toffees and still follows them to this day.
“Signing for Everton was a great moment,” Yakubu told Everton’s website.
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“I fell in love from day one. It’s a special club. We call it the ‘People’s Club’. The fans are so friendly. The way they welcomed me was so special.
“Even now, I still support them. I just love the place. Goodison Park back then – we made memories.
“The club is always special to me. I think I played my best football here. Coming all the way from Boro, scoring goals and playing in Europe – it was a great atmosphere and they’re great memories.”
During his interview with the club, he also picked his dream five-a-side made up only of his former Toffees teammates.
Yakubu decided not to select himself or a goalkeeper.
The 43-year-old went for Joseph Yobo and Leighton Baines at the back, Mikel Arteta and Tim Cahill in the midfield and Steven Pienaar buzzing around up front.
What a team.
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