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At almost 90-years-old Evertonian Peter Owens thought he'd practically seen it all when it came to his beloved Blues.

His first ever game at Goodison featured Dixie Dean in goalscoring form, and he's watched his club win seven titles in his time.

But even Peter has never cheered on his side from quite such a unique angle.

The shareholder was invited to sit alongside manager Roberto Martinez for Monday night’s game against Crystal Palace after charming the Blues boss and chief executive Robert Elstone at the recent General Meeting.

Peter attended the event at Liverpool's Philharmonic Hall last month and asked about the possibility of the club installing a lift or escalator to help him reach his seat in the Upper Bullens.

Elstone explained that unfortunately Peter’s request couldn't be granted, but Martinez liaised with his CEO to offer the lifelong Blue the chance to sit in the dugout for the visit of the Eagles, as well as a chance to meet first-team players and staff.

Martinez said: “We wanted to recognise Peter’s incredible passion for the club and the fact that he has been coming to Goodison and supporting the team for more than 80 years, so it was great to give him a special experience on Monday night.

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“He has accumulated many fantastic memories from supporting the team over the years and it’s nice to be able to leave him with one more.

"Evertonians are truly special supporters and Peter is a great example to us all of that level of dedication. Just inspirational.”

Peter, who was overwhelmed with his unique experience, said: “The way I have been looked after by the club has been absolutely out of this world. The more I see of this Football club, the more I understand just how professional it is. It’s unbelievable.

“I was a boy when I came to watch my first game at Goodison and Dixie Dean played and scored. I was hooked and I’ve supported Everton for all these years, so I am really delighted to have had this experience and to have been invited by the manager and the club.”

Elstone added: “It was a pleasure to invite an absolute gentleman, who has been supporting the club since the mid-1930s, to Goodison and it’s a true honour for myself and Roberto to meet him.

“We couldn’t quite oblige with Peter’s request, but we found him a fantastic seat, a spot next to Roberto in the dugout.”