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Les Helm, Everton's physio for over a decade over the course of the 1990s and into the 2000s, has passed away at the age of 87.

The Bootle native joined the club in 1990 following roles at Shrewsbury and Tranmere.

He was regarded by Blues legend Neville Southall as "one of the best physios in the business" who "always puts the players' interests first.”

As the Club recognise on evertonfc.com, Les was responsible for Everton becoming the first Premier League club to introduce a heart-screening programme for all playing staff, after the tragic passing of academy player John Marshall, an initiative that all top flight football clubs then followed.

 

 

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Karl Masters
1 Posted 30/07/2024 at 20:39:12
R.I.P. Les Helm.

One of the unsung heroes of Everton's support team. I bet he could tell a tale or two about what went on behind closed doors

Jack Convery
2 Posted 31/07/2024 at 06:44:35
RIP Les Helm.

A true blue. Condolences to all his family and friends.

I hope his name is added to the walk way at BMD.

Lee Courtliff
3 Posted 31/07/2024 at 19:31:06
RIP, Les.

I remember you shouting at Chris Fairclough during a game against Bolton back in '96 when he was moaning about wanting one of our players to go off for treatment.

You quite forcefully told him that he didn't when he was injured so he should shut his mouth! That always stuck in my mind, for some reason.

Condolences to his family and friends.

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