Theo Walcott opened the scoring for Everton at home to Tottenham on Sunday and dedicated his goal to his late grandfather, who died recently at the age of 92.
Walcott found the net in the 21st minute at Goodison Park as he steered the ball through the legs of Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
After scoring, Walcott pointed to the sky in memory of his grandfather Joe.
Joe Walcott was born in Jamaica and moved to England as a teenager, where he joined the RAF.
He spent more than three decades in the air force prior to joining the civil service and also received much praise for his community work.
Joe spent 18 years as a town and district councillor, which included terms as mayor of Carterton and chairman of West Oxfordshire District Council.
Joe Walcott, who passed away last month, received an MBE in 2006 for his services to the community.
He and his wife had five children and ten grandchildren.
wapabkpryz
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So they lost because his grandmother was angry that he didn't do the same for her.
likewise
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I cry everytime I watch him play with Coleman for us.
They are a disaster
Adolphus
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So all the Everton fans that trash talked Liverpool and said we were lucky to beat you can you please remind me how many points we have both got since?
We? You've probably never been to Anfield
Desirben
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Full marks as not just looking up to the sky but full theatrical drop to the knees, head back, eyes scrunched and both fingers.
Paullove
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The proud sausage. Wussy's and the coward of county Rd all on the missing list. Merry Xmas neverton.
Earnester
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Is it really news how many kids up and down the country do it every weekend when they play what ever sport
Marching
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Who was the first player to start the pointing to the sky trend after a goal, I dont recall Bryan Robson or Mark Hughes, pallister or any other guys in the 90s making it a cool thing to do. Maybe Frank lampard circa 2006?
Armourer
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How do you put 6 fingers up with one hand, and two with the other...hmmmm...
mancity9
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Our right side is useless, him and Coleman haven't got a brain between them
interfaces
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I cry everytime I watch him play with Coleman for us.
ookiss
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Silva out, Steve Bruce in!
typewriter
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Well played Theo Walcot the only player who gave his all for the blues. A great player in a poor team with a poor manager.
fascinating
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Anyone else wondering how Marco Silva still gets jobs?
Labarber
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Hope grandpa looked away after he scored.
keystar
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So all the Everton fans that trash talked Liverpool and said we were lucky to beat you can you please remind me how many points we have both got since?
nowtry
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The 2-6 drubbing suggests he should leave his Grandpa out of football and RIP.
Ledontow
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Pickfords tackle was disgusting. He knew dele was offside
Humphreyes
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Still can't believe that lightweight went to the 2006 World Cup??!
UARTdong
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Everton are hopeless.
likee
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Guy pays tribute to his grandfather and you all still trash talk him??
Odiboh
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Does it even count when you beaten by 6 goals???
you lack home training
HalaHussein007
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Show more respect dude. Theo's grandfather died, at least say RIP and show respect to Theo Walcott.
HalaHussein007
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What kind of comment is that
the plastic irrespectful one unfortunately bro.
liverpoli
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Does it even count when you beaten by 6 goals???
What kind of comment is that
Maclaud
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Does it even count when you beaten by 6 goals???