Articles – Page 4 – Everton FC Heritage Society

08

Sep

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1878-1889, Articles, Jamie Yates, Latest, Players

Mike Higgins – the Original True Blue

by Tony Onslow / Jamie Yates [The original article was by Tony Onslow of EFCHS, now updated here, expanded and re-edited by Jamie Yates. Jamie has also added the entire section at the end, under 'Further Research by Society member etc.] No other player forged a tighter bond with the early development of Everton Football Club than 'good old' Mike Higgins who can surely lay claim to the title of ‘Original True Blue’. He can be found representing Everton at Stanley Park shortly after his 18th birthday in October 1880, scoring goals during the club’s one-year tenure at Priory Road and taking…

29

Aug

By Jamie Yates

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1878-1889, Articles, Jamie Yates, Latest, Players

Remember the name… Alex Provan

Jamie Yates Alex is a name synonymous with greatness in Everton footballing folklore. ‘Dirty’ Alex Dick was a cult hero and early master of the dark arts of defending during the Anfield era; sharpshooting centre-forward Alex ‘Sandy’ Young scored the winner in the club’s first F.A. Cup triumph, over Newcastle United in 1906; quicksilver right-winger Alex ‘Chico’ Scott provided many an assist for the greatest of them all, ‘The Golden Vision’ himself, Alex Young, in the halcyon days of the 1960s. All happen to have been Scotsmen. All had nicknames fondly bestowed upon them, often a sign of the high…

Son of My Father (Part 20): Billy and Graham Brindle

29

Aug

By Steve Zocek

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1960-1969, 1980-1989, Articles, Latest, Players, Steve Zocek

Son of My Father (Part 20): Billy and Graham Brindle

Steve Zocek Graham Brindle Graham Brindle first signed for Everton at the age of thirteen. He played for a Sunday league team called Bovis, managed by former Everton scout Sid Benson. Graham was a versatile a midfielder, comfortable playing either side of midfield. His versatility rewarded him as he went on to represent Liverpool schoolboys. He was recognised for his performance in the semi-final of the British Home Stores trophy, facing Essex boys at Anfield. It was the visitors that looked promising in the early stages of the game as Danny Maddix who years later had a career with QPR…

Billy Cook – The Original ‘Secret Footballer’ and his Peruvian Adventure

19

Aug

By Rob Sawyer

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1930-1939, 1940-1949, 1950-1959, Articles, Latest, Players, Rob Sawyer

Billy Cook – The Original ‘Secret Footballer’ and his Peruvian Adventure

Rob Sawyer Billy Cook circa 1933 The so-called ‘The Secret Footballer’ has been producing an anonymous column for The Guardian newspaper for over a decade. This, along with (to date) five books lifts the lid on the life of a professional soccer player. Speculation has been rife as to the identity of the author, with a former Reading and Stoke City forward being many amateur sleuths’ pick. The concept is nothing new, however. Over 70 years before this mystery player submitted his first column to the Guardian, a top-flight footballer was doing something very similar for the weekly Topical Times…

19

Aug

By Rob Sawyer

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1960-1969, 2020-2029, Articles, Latest, Managers, Players, Rob Sawyer, Sarah Deboe

Colin Harvey – An Evertonian Life

Rob Sawyer Colin at Bellefield c.1969 Since the passing of Brian Labone, it could be strongly argued that Colin Harvey is the greatest living Evertonian (honourable mentions for Derek Temple and Joe Royle, also). A supporter in the infamous Goodison Park Boys’ Pen who went on to sign for his beloved club and debut for the first team in the San Siro stadium, Colin was immortalised as part of the Toffees’ midfield ‘holy trinity’ in the late 1960s. In the mid-1970s he returned to Bellefield to nurture young talent before being elevated to the role of first team coach under…

21

Jul

By Mike Royden

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1878-1889, 2020-2029, Film and Media, Jamie Yates, Latest, Lewis Royden, Mike Royden, Players, Uncategorized

The Mighty George Farmer – new release!

'Hey Now Georgie' A great new single release is 'Hey Now Georgie' by Liverpool band The Mighty George Farmer. https://youtu.be/KZSlq-N6Vc4?si=jtz_zQTaR5lAzm4x The song - and the name of the band - is inspired by George Farmer, one of the Toffees' first true stars, and the club's first ever professional player in 1885. We are honoured to say that Everton FC Heritage Society played a key part in the research and in the production of the video. The Research Jamie Yates carried out an incredible amount of research to put the story of George's life together. He also led the project to…

Joe Pickering: Everton Jersey to New Jersey

05

Jul

By Jamie Yates

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Joe Pickering: Everton Jersey to New Jersey

Joseph William Pickering was born in Liverpool on Sunday, 31 August 1856, to parents William and Ellen. William was a paviour, or paver, a layer of stone flags for pavements, etc. In 1861, the Pickering family were recorded on the national census as living at 26 Horatio Street, off Scotland Road. Joseph had at least five siblings; three older brothers, Thomas, Edward and Robert, and two younger sisters; Caroline and Esther. Aged 23, on 27 June 1880, Joseph married Hannah Miller at Christ Church Everton, on Great Homer Street, a church which was later destroyed in the May Blitz of…

Mr Blue Thai: The Story of Teerarep Winothai’s Journey

03

Jul

By Steve Zocek

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2000-2009, Articles, Latest, Players, Steve Zocek

Mr Blue Thai: The Story of Teerarep Winothai’s Journey

by Steve Zocek Like many football-mad teenagers, Bangkok-born Teeratep Winothai dreamt of goals, cup finals and stardom. Unlike most boys of his age, Teeratep was able to live out that dream. In fact, from the age of fourteen, he was already attracting the attention of clubs in his homeland and abroad and had represented Thailand at under-17 level. Then, a fantastic opportunity to study at Brentwood School in Essex led to an excellent sporting experience at Crystal Palace who were the first English club to offer him a trial. He had already represented his country’s under-17 national side in the…

03

Jul

By Steve Johnson

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Everton Number Nines

by Steve Johnson Everton have a rich tradition of famous centre-forwards, many of whom have worn the number nine shirt with pride and success. But when did shirt-numbering begin? And was our own Dixie Dean the first footballer to sport the number nine on his back, as is often claimed? World-wide, shirt numbers were used in football on-and-off in various countries as far back as the first recorded instance in Australia in 1911. In fact, up until 1928, shirt numbers had not been used at all in English Football League or FA Cup matches. However, the 1928/29 season began with…

‘Everton FC in Everton Day’ – News Report

29

Jun

By Lewis Royden

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2020-2029, Events, Film and Media, History, Latest, Lewis Royden

‘Everton FC in Everton Day’ – News Report

An ‘Everton FC in Everton’ Day took place on Saturday, 29 June (11am to 1pm) at the historic Lock-Up Towerfeatured on our club crest. This free event, jointly organised by the Official Everton FC Heritage Society and the Friends of Everton Park, was very well supported despite the poor weather, and saw over 100 Everton fans in attendance, some travelling from as far as Japan, Australia, and even Newcastle! Here is our report of the event, filmed and edited by Lewis Royden of Everton FC Heritage Society; https://youtu.be/_3Zl7mYEPXQ ............................................................ You can find a background article by Ken Rogers here (click…