Historical Articles

Celebrating Everton's long and rich history and tradition

Initials T.G. — Researching Tommy Jones, The Prince of Centre-Halves

Rob Sawyer

William Ralph â€œDixieâ€ Dean sits unchallenged as the king of Goodison Park. Joining him in the Royal Blue dynasty is the Prince of Centre Halves: Thomas George Jones. Tommy, as his friends knew him, was so famous in his pomp for Everton and Wales that he was known merely by his initials - T.G.

30/06/2017

“The Things We Do For Love” — Janet Royle

Becky Tallentire

A re-post for Christmas of the chapter from the 2004 book Real Footballers' Wives, featuring Janet Royle, wife of Everton playing legend and former manager Joe.

10/06/2017

Harry Williams — Death of a Mascot

Rob Sawyer

Aside from the iconic Toffee Lady, Everton supporters in the 1930s also possessed two unofficial mascots. Harry Williams of Westminster Road, Kirkdale, was one.

31/05/2017

“Even After All These Years” — Pat Labone

Becky Tallentire

The latest chapter from Real Footballers' Wives serialised here at ToffeeWeb features Pat Labone, wife of Goodison legend Brian

13/04/2017

Neville Southall — The Winding Road from Winsford to Goodison

Rob Sawyer

How a former Everton player, George Rooney, played a small but significant part in the career of, arguably, the club's greatest-ever goalkeeper.

30/03/2017

Joseph Davies, the Welsh International from Shropshire

Joseph Davies played for Everton during the season that they became founder members of the Football League.

21/03/2017

Everton' 'Hall of Fame' Events through the Decades

Rob Sawyer

[Images fixed] Friday, 10 March, 2017 sees the staging of a Gwladys Street's Hall of Fame event after an eight year hiatus. At The Hilton Hotel John Bailey, Pat Van Den Hauwe, Nigel Martyn, Ian Snodin and Kevin Campbell will join the 120-plus previous inductees in the pantheon of Blues greats.

06/03/2017

Charlie Leyfield — Everton, Wales and England

Rob Sawyer

Charlie Leyfield had a long association with Everton as a player and trainer. He also can claim the unique distinction of being trainer to both the England and Wales national teams.

24/02/2017

Time to celebrate something

Mark Cuddy

January 22nd is a special day in the history of Everton Football Club and every year Evertonians all over the world should raise a glass to celebrate the date the greatest Evertonian there has ever been was born.

22/01/2017

Jack Cock — Scorer, Singer, Soldier, Superstar

Rob Sawyer

Relatively few Cornishmen have represented Everton but several have left their mark on Merseyside. However, the most remarkable life story is that of Jack Cock: international footballer, team manager, war hero and star of stage and screen.

18/11/2016

If You Know Your Historyâ€¦ Matchdays with EFC Heritage Society

Rob Sawyer

The Church of St Luke The Evangelist — better known as St Luke's — is where the EFC Heritage Society (EFCHS), founded in 2008, has been welcoming home and away supporters for the past two seasons.

11/09/2016

Nat, King of Goals...and Bowls

Rob Sawyer (EFC Heritage Society)

The life of Jimmy â€œNatâ€ Cunliffe whose achievements, like those of many players at Goodison in the 1930s, were overshadowed by the Everton giant that is W.R. Dean. Yet his life in sport was a remarkable one.

29/08/2016

Archibald Leitch — The Man Who Shaped Goodison Park

Rob Sawyer (EFC Heritage Society)

It is at Goodison Park where the work of Glasgow-born architect Archibald Leitch's industrial-style design is best preserved.

18/07/2016

Season 2015-16 historical articles

	Team	Pld	GD	Pts
13	Manchester United	16	2	22
14	West Ham United	16	-8	19
15	Crystal Palace	16	-4	16
16	Everton	15	-7	15
17	Leicester City	16	-13	14
18	Ipswich Town	16	-12	12
19	Wolves	16	-16	9

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30/06/2017

10/06/2017

31/05/2017

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30/03/2017

21/03/2017

06/03/2017

24/02/2017

22/01/2017

18/11/2016

11/09/2016

29/08/2016

18/07/2016

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