Historical Articles

Celebrating Everton's long and rich history and tradition

From West Derby to New South Wales: The Footballing Odyssey of Ian Hillsdon

Rob Sawyer

Some rejected teenage footballers quietly slip out of the game, whilst others have a second chance at a lower league club. An intrepid few go further afield to fulfil their footballing dreams. A prime example of the latter category is Ian Hillsdon.

13/03/2015

Tony Cottee – My Everton Years

Rob Sawyer

Rob Sawyer in conversation with Tony Cottee

06/03/2015

The Enterprising Mr Sawyer

Rob Sawyer

William James Sawyer was a significant figure on the North West football landscape in the first half of the Twentieth Century.

24/02/2015

Jack Earp – The Gentleman Amateur

Rob Sawyer

The story of Jack Earp who played for the Blues between 1891 and 1892 before winning the FA Cup with Sheffield Wednesday in 1896.

30/12/2014

Tommy Eggleston Remembered

Rob Sawyer

Beside virtually every great manager there is a great right-hand man. In Harry CatterickÂ’s case he enjoyed the vital support of TomÂ Â“TommyÂ” Eggleston.

17/11/2014

A Tribute to Matt Woods

Rob Sawyer

Remembering Matt Woods, a centre-half who was on the Blues' books in the 1950s, who recently passed away aged 82.

14/10/2014

“Buck” – Mick Buckley Remembered

Rob Sawyer

On the one-year anniversary of his passing, Rob Sawyer of the Heritage Society looks back at the life and career of Mick Buckley who played for the Blues 135 times in the 1970s.

	Team	Pld	GD	Pts
13	Manchester United	11	0	15
14	West Ham United	11	-6	12
15	Leicester City	11	-7	10
16	Everton	11	-7	10
17	Ipswich Town	11	-10	8
18	Crystal Palace	11	-7	7
19	Wolves	11	-11	6

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