Richie Gillham – Everton FC Heritage Society

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Nov

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1930-1939, Articles, Richard Gillham

Who was the Peruvian Dixie Dean?

Richie Gillham Left to right: Geldard, Dunn, Villanueva, Johnson, Stein (courtesy of the John Rowlands Albert Geldard Collection) Alejandro Villanueva: The Peruvian Legend who Dazzled at Home and Abroad Alejandro Villanueva was one of the most iconic figures in Peruvian football during the heyday of the 1930s. Born on 4 June 1908, in Lima, Villanueva became a symbol of Peruvian football’s golden era during the 1920s and 1930s. Alejandro had many nicknames, including 'Manguera' - a nod to his ability and agility on the pitch with his extraordinary control of a football, and his many outrageous moves. Liverpool Echo, 26…

The Life and Sporting Career of Robert ‘George’ Pilch

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Oct

By Richie Gillham

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1900-1909, Articles, Players, Richard Gillham

The Life and Sporting Career of Robert ‘George’ Pilch

Richie Gillham Early Life and Football Beginnings Robert 'George' Pilch (Photo: Bob Goodwin, 'The Spurs Alphabet: Complete Who's Who of Tottenham Hotspur F.C.' (1992) ) Robert Pilch, more commonly known by his middle name George, was born on 12 October 1877 in Holt, Norfolk. From a young age, George showcased his athletic prowess, particularly in football. Although born into a family with a rich cricketing heritage (his great-uncle, Fuller Pilch, was a legendary cricketer), George focused on football. His father was also heavily involved in sports, organising the Norwich Church of England Young Men’s Society (CEYMS) ground. This family background…

The Brief History of A.F.C Everton of Auckland, New Zealand 1907-1922

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Sep

By Richie Gillham

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1900-1909, Articles, Everton Clubs Abroad, New Zealand, Richard Gillham

The Brief History of A.F.C Everton of Auckland, New Zealand 1907-1922

Part I: 1907-1908 Richie Gillham The first reports of a team in Auckland, New Zealand called Everton, appeared in the first decade of the twentieth century, but the club was only in existence for a short period before a second Everton team would be formed in Auckland in 1911. The Auckland Football Association was founded in 1887, following the formation of several football clubs, but it would not be into the next century before Everton Auckland would become part of the organisation. The roots of the club lay in church football, just as it did for Everton FC and St Domingo.…

It started with a Blue – Milford Everton to Armagh City

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Feb

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Articles, Richard Gillham

It started with a Blue – Milford Everton to Armagh City

Armagh City of Northern Ireland were once known as Milford Everton. This is the story of the club. Written by Brian Weir (Author and Historian) Aidan Murphy (Former Milton Everton Player and Current Chairman of Armagh City) Richard Gillham [NB. If using a mobile phone, the full embeded document cannot be viewed, but the download button will open it. View on a laptop for the full embed within this page]. It-started-with-a-Blue-Milford-Everton-to-Armagh-City-Download

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Jan

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Articles, Players, Richard Gillham

Everton – The Chinese Links

Evertonians who know Liverpool well, will be aware of the longstanding historical links between the city and China. They may be less knowledgeable about the numerous players who have worn royal blue, but who also played in China at some point in their career, and how far the links go back in time. This article will give readers a flavour of the links between Everton and China over the years, and show how important some aspects of that relationship were intended to be. This introduction sets the scene and focusses on two players who represented Everton during World War Two.…

Everton Custodians Who Went From Shot-stopper to Goalscorer

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May

By Richie Gillham

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2020-2029, Articles, Latest, Players, Richard Gillham

Everton Custodians Who Went From Shot-stopper to Goalscorer

During April 2023, Rob Sawyer tweeted a long running series of posts on the Everton FC Heritage Society Twitter account covering the great goalkeepers who have donned the Everton custodian shirt from founding of the club through to c.2000. So, after delving into the football libraries of the world wide web, I have found that many of the Toffees’ great keepers have also found luck at the other end of the pitch, scoring against their fellow keepers either in blue or out of the blue. In January 2012, I was at Goodison Park to witness Tim Howard become the latest…

Everton FC Heritage Society at the Hilton with Health Through Sport

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Nov

By Richie Gillham

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Events, Richard Gillham

Everton FC Heritage Society at the Hilton with Health Through Sport

Ronny Goodlass The Alan Ball Ball of Fire Award On Friday 25 November 2022, at the Hilton Hotel in Liverpool City Centre, the Everton FC Heritage Society were awarded the Ball of Fire Award by Ronny Goodlass and Health Through Sport. During his illustrious career, Ronnie played for Everton FC, NAC Breda (Holland), ADO Den Haag (Holland), South China (Hong Kong), Tranmere Rovers FC, and Barrow FC. He was also an Everton Youth Coach when Joe Royle was manager. He now heads up Health Through Sport, a registered charity, which was founded in August 2005. According to the charity, the aim…

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Oct

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Articles, Everton Collection, Goodison, Richard Gillham

Rugby Links at Goodison

In previous articles published on this website, I focused on the other sporting side of Everton's history regarding sports, such as baseball and basketball. There have also been healthy links between Everton FC and cricket and the Olympics. Even American Football was reported to have been played at Goodison, highlighted in an article (1) by Pete Jones. My article below focuses on both Rugby codes played at Goodison Park. [1. Jones, Pete, 'Gridiron at Goodison', Everton FC Matchday Programme, Everton v Atalanta (Europa League, 23 November 2017) ]. 1908 - Kangaroos Rugby League Tourists Squad The Everton FC Board Minutes…

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Oct

By Richie Gillham

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1920-1929, 1930-1939, Articles, History, Latest, Members Work, Players, Richard Gillham

Teddy Glover

The first British Everton player to be inducted into the USA Soccer Hall of Fame in 1965 Charles Edward Glover, known as Teddy, was born in Bootle on 7 April 1902. Teddy would eventually be inducted into the US National Hall of Fame in 1965 — the first of four players to have been on Everton's books to achieve this honour, the others being: Predrag “Preki” Radosavljevic, 2010; Joe Max Moore in 2013 and Brian McBride in 2014. Predrag Preki Radosavljevic in 2010 Sam Chedgzoy Joe Max-Moore in 2013 Brian McBride in 2014 The first time Teddy pulled on an…

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Mar

By Richie Gillham

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2020-2029, Articles, Interview, Members Work, Richard Gillham

The Technicoloured Wide World of Sports

The creator of the iconic image of Goodison Park: Archibald Leitch AN INTERVIEW WITH GEORGE CHILVERS by Richie Gillham Richie Gillham: Thanks for joining us, George. I think many of us have seen and admired your colourisations of old black and white football pictures. So, from the beginning, how did it start? George Chilvers: I was born and grew up in Liverpool in the 50s and 60s, and as a little lad I loved reading about football. I used to get football annuals at Christmas, and very rarely if I had saved up enough I'd buy a magazine, like Charles…