Everton fans mocked over ‘cult heroes’ banner featuring loan player who scored two in 17 games

Everton fans have ben mocked over their ‘cult heroes’ banner featuring a loan player who scored two in 17 games… Landon Donovan.

The 41 year old made just 17 appearances across two loan spells. However, he somehow managed to get onto an eye-catching banner that featured some of the most prominent faces from the Toffees’ history.

David Moyes brought Donovan in to join his team in 2010, and again in 2012. He scored a total of two goals while Everton fell short of European qualification twice.

Apart from the strikes against Sunderland and Hull City, Donovan also had nine assists during his two stints on Merseyside. He was also named Club Player of the Month in January 2010 and 2012.

Everton’s banner with a list of legends to represent the club.

It features Landon Donovan, who played 17 games on loan for the Toffees! 😅 pic.twitter.com/TgZ4rcG3uC

— Barstool Football (@StoolFootball) April 6, 2023

It seems that his short stints weren’t forgotten by the Everton faithful, who have since been ridiculed for including him in a recent giant flag.

It was created by Gwladys Street 1938, a fan-led group, featuring some of the club’s most recognisable heroes, such as Graham Stuart, Leighton Baines and Tim Cahill.

Club captain Coleman praised the efforts of the group when speaking to EvertonTV in 2022.

He said: “It’s amazing. The amount of hours that have gone into it – 150 hours, I believe – is incredible. It’s a great honour to be on there, to be amongst so many great players and it’ll be great to see it on the Gwladys.

“It’s always a nice touch when you look over and you see something like this at the Gwladys Street – it gives the players confidence going into a game.”

Club Ambassador and Blues FA Cup winner Graham Stuart, who is also included, added: “It’s fantastic to be on there.

“As well as the amount of time that has been spent on it, the likeness of everybody is fantastic.

“That’s what we’ve always had at this football club – characters… it’s what makes Everton so special.

“We’ve had so many good characters, who were also excellent players, over the years.”

As mentioned, Everton fans have been mocked on social media over their ‘cult heroes’ banner featuring loan player Landon Donovan who scored two in 17 games…

@Evertonian19891: Very very humiliating this. #efc

@BenJame94125748: LANDON FUCKING DONOVAN 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@balc_top: Yeah, none of us know why Donovan is there. My guess would be the Americans getting involved but even then why not pick Tim Howard 🤷‍♂️

@Scousepirlo3: Some absolutely shite players on tha, Richarlison being one of them

@kyleJohnNUFC: That is dreadful

@WolfyTor74: Why no Wayne Rooney?

@Cgarry1022: No Tim Howard?

@hendrichmosha24: Where’s naismith

@DobbySolanoNUFC: Also a huge fan of them having Richarlison on there despite him playing for the opposition team during the game they unveiled it at

@FronkPictures: The fact Donovan is in over Tim Howard is bizarre haha

@BobtheRed1: How woeful is it to leave off this banner the very player who kept Everton in the Premier League? Campaign for Hans Segers please. Disgusting lack of respect

@JamesScullion11: They’re actually the most tinpot club ever 😭

@HenryCraig3: No Lukaku is crazy.

@Chiima___: Cannot see Marouane Fellaini. 🤧

@KEVR66: Most of these evertonians don’t know who some of these everton legends are haha😆

@fxck_Nish: No Louis saha???

@Ed_dddie: Oh my jaysus! 😂😂😂

@JohnCallum_13: You pick Donovan over Tim Howard yikes

@KallzLFC: Having Richarlison as a club legend is embarrassing 😂😂😂😂

@bobbybtb90: That banner is a joke right? 😂

@Rottee_: didn’t Tim Howard play for them for a long time lol

@lukeWilko1878: Im still trying to work out what the fuck Landon Donovan is doing on a banner

@LukeJones_10: Arguably one of the most embarrassing things I’ve seen! 😂😂

@ShortFuze96: Might as well put Lukaku and Barkley on there

@ChefJoeBren: Rooney? Or am I missing something?

@FollowEverton: Have to agree with this, the banner is incredible but no sign of our PL top scorer Lukaku 🫣 yet a loanee on there

@DannySumner7: Some fuckin shite on there that they worship absolutely starved of decent players

@IufcIiam: bet even Everton fans can’t name 7 of them

@DylannnLFC: Hahahahah load of shite players there

@JayFKay91: Fuckin hell 😭😭😭

@samwalsh560: That’s the blues for you 😂

@hardgour: Am I blind or is rooney not on it?

@96_CharliePrice: Why’ve they put Landon Donovan on it 😂😂😂😂

Never knew Peter Sutcliffe, Jim Carey & Chris O’Dowd played for Everton https://t.co/d85Ou1fB5i pic.twitter.com/aXCBKVYfAL

— Andrew Broome (@andybroomeBWFC) April 6, 2023

Didn’t know Simon Barlow from Corrie played for Everton? pic.twitter.com/Jh0rWP45WG

— Flo Beattie (@Flo_beattie) April 6, 2023