The great escapism: Everton's Corner Flag Guy and football's lasting capacity for joy | Max Rushden
Briefly

The article highlights a poignant moment at Goodison Park during a match involving Everton, emphasizing the joy that football brings even to those whose teams struggle. A man, dubbed 'Corner Flag Guy', symbolizes the passion that football elicits among its supporters, transcending the team's recent lack of success. His jubilant act of waving a corner flag becomes a testament to the joy and escapism provided by football, culminating in a dramatic late goal that epitomizes the emotional highs and lows of being an Everton fan.
"The point is that moment: the pure escape that leads a man to wave a corner flag. Moments that remind us why we keep going, keep following."
"If you played the minute leading up to the goal a million times it wouldn't end up with James Tarkowski belting the ball on the volley into the roof of the net."
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