DARRON GIBSON spread some early festive cheer yesterday when he made a surprise appearance at the home of a lucky supporter.

Daniel Allen of Runcorn was delighted to find the Blues midfielder on his doorstep wearing a blue Santa hat and carrying a sack full of Everton gifts.

The 23-year-old was the second winner of the special Felli’s Stocking giveaway, after he helped evertonfc.com in the quest to turn the city blue by filling a virtual stocking online.

Daniel’s wishlist included a 1995 FA Cup winners’ shirt, a 1985 European Cup Winners Cup final shirt, a dressing gown, two Everton backpacks, a tie, car boxing gloves and some lucky pants! As well as having his wishlist realised, courtesy of evertondirect.com, Daniel was presented with the added gift of a Half Season Ticket.

Danny said: “I’d only just got up. I’ve been on nights. I’m ecstatic, made up. I really didn’t expect to wake up and find Darron Gibson at my door. It’s made my Christmas.”

And Gibson was delighted to take time out to make the special Christmas delivery. He said: “It’s always nice to give something back to the fans. They’re great and they’re there every week, home and away, and they spend a lot of money throughout the season.”

And with Everton also ensuring Danny, courtesy of a Half Season Ticket, can enjoy every minute of the Blues in action at Goodison during the second half of the season, Gibson is confident the squad will give him something to savour: “We’re usually better in the second half of the season so hopefully he’s got the best half to look forward to.”

As part of the Club’s Blue Crimbo campaign, Evertonians have been able to select their dream stocking full of goodies, up to the value of £200.

Throughout December, every time supporters share Christmas photos, enter competitions, tweet #bluecrimbo or open the online advent calendar, the map of the city turns increasingly blue.

As landmarks are reached on the map, a lucky supporter will be randomly selected to receive the contents of their dream stocking.

Sam Reaney of Ormskirk became the first to win last week and there’s still three more to give away.

FOR a chance to win Everton merchandise and a Half Season Ticket, supporters can fill their dream stocking today on evertonfc.com/bluecrimbo.