'He would have died for Everton': The aching sadness of Mike Lyons, the man who bled blue – and why his story should inspire David Moyes' side to go all out to win this season's League Cup

Mike Lyons’ former team-mates took turns to relate stories of the indefatigable, generous and hugely talented team-mate they knew and loved. But he is struggling now and could not be there.