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Treasured Memories of a Bygone Age — Part 1

John McFarlane [Senior]
03/04/2019

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.

Treasured Memories of a Bygone Age — Part 2

John McFarlane [Senior]
23/04/2019

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

An alternative 'Team of the Century' — Part 2

John McFarlane [Senior]
22/10/2018

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.

An alternative 'Team of the Century' — Part 1

John McFarlane [Senior]
16/10/2018

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...

When 'Legends' were thin on the ground — Part 7

John McFarlane [Senior]
07/08/2018

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.

When 'Legends' were thin on the ground — Part 6

John McFarlane [Senior]
22/07/2018

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.

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

John McFarlane [Senior]
12/07/2018

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.

Treasured Memories of a Bygone Age — Part 3

John McFarlane [Senior]
10/05/2019

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


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