Historical Articles

Celebrating Everton's long and rich history and tradition

Treasured Memories of a Bygone Age — Part 3

John McFarlane [Senior]

Continuing the theme of players I have seen in my boyhood, adolescent, and adult life.

10/05/2019

Treasured Memories of a Bygone Age — Part 2

John McFarlane [Senior]

To continue my memories of players I have seen play at Goodison Park since 1948, and who have left a lasting impression on me.

23/04/2019

Treasured Memories of a Bygone Age — Part 1

I was recently asked how many matches I have attended in my 70 years of following Everton. This question, together with the recent death of Gordon Banks, prompted me to think of all the players I must have seen and the impression they made on me.

03/04/2019

An alternative 'Team of the Century' — Part 2

John McFarlane [Senior]

To finish off this article, I pay tribute to another three Everton players who formed part of my alternative "Team of the Century": Sam Chedgzoy, Bobby Collins, and Bill Dean.

22/10/2018

An alternative 'Team of the Century' â€” Part 1

John McFarlane [Senior]

At the turn of the century (1999-2000), Radio Merseyside presenter Alan Jackson invited listeners to his 'Football Football Show' to submit the names of players with Merseyside connections to feature in a Team of the Century. I submitted an eleven who had left their mark on football both on and off the field of play; my Everton nominations were as follows...

16/10/2018

When 'Legends' were thin on the ground â€” Part 7

John McFarlane [Senior]

To conclude the list of players who represented Everton from the 1946-47 season, when the Football League resumed after World War Two, until the 1950-51 season, when Everton were relegated to Division Two.

07/08/2018

When 'Legends' were thin on the ground â€” Part 6

John McFarlane [Senior]

Continuing the theme of listing every player who represented Everton from 1946-47 when League Football resumed after the Second World War, until 1950-51 when Everton were relegated to Division Two.

22/07/2018

When 'Legends' were Thin on the Ground — Part 5

John McFarlane [Senior]

Continuing the theme of listing the players who represented Everton from 1946-47, when the Football League resumed following World War Two, until !950-51 when Everton were relegated to the old Second Division.

12/07/2018

Season 2017-18 historical articles
Season 2016-17 historical articles
Season 2015-16 historical articles

	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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