YOBO HONOURED ON EVERTON RETURN

Joseph Yobo was a guest of honour as his former club Everton took on Bournemouth in a Barclays Premier League game on Saturday.

The former Nigeria captain was presented to the fans at half time and received a stadium wide ovation from all present.

Fans chanting Yobo, Yobo, Yobo as I came on against Bournemouth today. Absolutely Breathtaking! Thank you @Everton! pic.twitter.com/DQjr7j82vy

— Joseph Yobo (@jyobo234) April 30, 2016

“It was a humbling and emotional moment for me,” Said Yobo, who spent a decade at the Premier League club, which he joined from French side Olympic Marseille.

Everton have endured a torrid season, with fans booing the team and calling for manager Roberto Martinez to be fired. But they still took a time out to give a former servant a welcome worth remembering.

Feels great coming on the pitch half time at Goodison Park to the rousing ovation of fans. Pleasant Memories. Glad we won. #Evertonians

— Joseph Yobo (@jyobo234) April 30, 2016

John Mikel Obi, Radamel Falcao, John Terry and I at Chelsea FC during my visit concerning #YoboTestimonial #May27 pic.twitter.com/sWcHieag2X

— Joseph Yobo (@jyobo234) April 30, 2016

The visit to Everton was part of Yobo’s preparation for his testimonial game in Port Harcourt on May 27.

YOBO HONOURED ON EVERTON RETURN photo credit @jyobo234