( CNN ) -- It started as a dream trip from Malaysia to watch his beloved Everton play for the first time only , for the game to be called off due to the bad weather sweeping Britain . But this is a story with a happy ending , as fan Rick Wee was given an access-all-areas tour and a chance to meet his heroes by way of recompense . Wee has supported the English Premier League team , which prides itself on a reputation of being the `` People 's Club '' , for 30 years -- admittedly from some 6,500 miles away in his home country . On Wednesday , he had tweeted excitedly prior to the Crystal Palace game : `` Finally , 30 years since since supporting @ Everton , will be watching EFC `` live '' for the 1st time , '' complete with a picture of him in his seats some time before kickoff . Less than an hour later , the game had been called off due to building damage nearby and , complete with a picture of his ticket , he bemoaned : `` Dream to watch EFC play will continue to be on hold . '' But such is the power of social media website Twitter that , thousands of retweets later , Wee , in the stands with his family , was contacted by the club . Everton press office Helen Mayo wrote : `` We 've found him and are making sure he does n't leave too disappointed , taking him to meet some of his heroes right now . '' He was duly invited behind the scenes and into the players ' lounge and dressing room where he met manager Roberto Martinez and left-back Leighton Baines , with whom he was later pictured sharing a laugh and a joke . A disbelieving Wee later commented : `` Wish to thank @ Everton for great hospitality . Really appreciate it . Also much obliged to the many Evertonians sending warm messages over '' . He later added : `` Today @ Everton just proved again that it 's the People 's Club taking extra effort to connect with fans . Salute the people running the club . '' He returned to Goodison Park again on Thursday for a further more in-depth tour by former Everton striker Graeme Sharp to make his lifelong trip from Asia even more worthwhile . Read more : Liverpool edge into title frame with dramatic Fulham win .
Football fan travels 100 miles to see Everton but game is called off . English Premier League side 's game against Crystal Palace postponed due to weather . Merseyside club contact Rick ##ie after seeing his disappointment on Twitter . Wee 's tweets lead to tour of club and meeting with manager Roberto Martínez .