Heritage Talks/Social Evenings – Everton FC Heritage Society

03

Oct

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Heritage Talks/Social Evenings, Latest, Players, Rob Sawyer

An Evening with Simon Hart and Guests

Words - Rob Sawyer / Photos - Lewis Royden and Rob Sawyer The October Everton FC Heritage Society talk and social evening, ably compered by Gavin Buckland, had as its inspiration, two books written by EFCHS member Simon Hart, namely Here We Go: Everton in the 1980s and The Man Who Bled Blue. The first is a collection of interviews with figures at the club in that decade, the latter is his new biography of Mike Lyons, who made an immense contribution to the Blues as a player, captain and coach. After an update on EFCHS activities from vice-chair Mike…

04

Sep

By Rob Sawyer

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Everton Goalkeepers History Evening

Everton FC Heritage Society’s talks and social nights September 2026-May 2027 Report by Rob Sawyer The autumn-winter 2026/27 programme of Everton FC Heritage Society’s talk and social nights got underway in fine style with an evening dedicated Everton goalkeepers through the ages – from George Bargery to Jordan Pickford and Courtney Brosnan. The Denbigh Castle pub once again proved a fabulous host venue for the evening, offering the Society the use of its downstairs function room. Society vice-chair and instigator of the talk nights, Mike Royden gave a brief update on Society activities, before the microphone was passed to fellow-member…

1966 and All That – Everton FC FA Cup Winners and the World Cup at Goodison Park

17

Aug

By Mike Royden

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1960-1969, Events, Heritage Talks/Social Evenings, Latest, Mike Royden, Players

1966 and All That – Everton FC FA Cup Winners and the World Cup at Goodison Park

Mike Royden [This was part of a day anniversary event entitled Do Look Back! Bob Dylan, the Adelphi, Football glory, Liver Birds and Liverpool on TV in 1966, hosted by Liverpool History Society, (not EFCHS) at the Sefton Suite, Adelphi Hotel, relating to the 1966 visit to Liverpool by Bob Dylan and the FA Cup win by Everton.] Part of the famous photoshoot by Barry Feinstein - Dylan at Dublin Street off the Dock Road. In an event mostly attended by members of the Liverpool History Society for their 25th Anniversary, plus a number of Dylan fans, it seemed a tall…

An Evening of Two Halves with Jamie Yates and Peter Lupson

12

May

By Mike Royden

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An Evening of Two Halves with Jamie Yates and Peter Lupson

---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike Royden For the fifth event in the Spring 2026 series of Everton FC Heritage Society social/talk evenings, we were graced with the presence of two separate speakers during a night of two halves. (photo: Lewis Royden) First up was Peter Lupson, a former teacher, and a founder member of The Everton FC Heritage Society, who was present at the inaugural meeting back in 2008. Peter is also a former vice-chair of the society. He has authored several books (including school texts), such as Thank God For Football, and Across the Park. Peter took us through a fascinating journey…

Lifting the Lid on Reporting on the Blues for over Five Decades

04

Apr

By Rob Sawyer

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Lifting the Lid on Reporting on the Blues for over Five Decades

---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ken Rogers (Chairman EFCHS, former Liverpool Echo Sports Editor`) David Prentice (Former Liverpool Echo Sports Editor, Head of Communications, Everton FC) Ken Rogers and David Prentice - Lifting the Lid on Reporting on the Blues for over Five Decades Rob Sawyer The fourth in the spring 2026 series of Everton FC Heritage Society social/talk evenings played to a packed house at the Denbigh Castle function room. Aside from many regular attendees, We were delighted to welcome Everton CEO Angus Kinnear, plus Lord Grantchester (grandson of Sir John Moores and a former Toffees board member), who was also in the company of Andrew Lancel…

‘The Accidental Footballer – An Entertaining Evening with Pat Nevin’

06

Feb

By Rob Sawyer

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1980-1989, 1990-1999, Heritage Talks/Social Evenings, Latest, Players, Rob Sawyer

‘The Accidental Footballer – An Entertaining Evening with Pat Nevin’

Rob Sawyer . Pat Nevin with presenter Rob Sawyer Rivalling Bruce Springsteen for endurance on stage, Pat Nevin delivered two-and-a-half hours of scintillating insights and reminiscences at second of the Everton FC Heritage Society’s run of social/talk evenings, held at the Denbigh Castle. The popular city centre pub's function room was packed to the rafters with supporters keen to see the former Everton footballer, Motherwell FC CEO, broadcaster, and culture connoisseur. He did not disappoint. Requiring only minimal prompting from host Rob Sawyer, the Glaswegian delivered a seamless series of brilliant anecdotes - often hilarious, sometimes poignant - from his…

Everton Heritage Social/Talks Evenings – A Successful Launch!

06

Jan

By Rob Sawyer

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1960-1969, 1980-1989, Gavin Buckland, Heritage Talks/Social Evenings, Latest, Managers, Mike Royden, Rob Sawyer

Everton Heritage Social/Talks Evenings – A Successful Launch!

Our First Event - Thursday 8 January 2026; features two well-known authors of numerous books on Everton FC, Rob Sawyer and Gavin Buckland; ‘Catterick and Kendall - Comparing and Contrasting Everton’s Managerial Giants’ Harry Catterick and Howard Kendall, undoubtedly Everton's two greatest managers, will be the subject of an evening of discussion led by Toffees historians Gavin Buckland and Rob Sawyer. Both authors, who are members of Everton FC Heritage Society, have written extensively about Catterick and Kendall's spells at Goodison as players and managers, and will discuss their careers and lasting legacies, comparing and contrasting these two significant figures in British…

‘The Story of Everton’s 1987 Title Win’ – an evening with Paul McParlan

21

Apr

By Mike Royden

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‘The Story of Everton’s 1987 Title Win’ – an evening with Paul McParlan

Paul McParlan, is a member of The Everton FC Heritage Society, and their representative on the Fan Advisory Board. He is also a long standing member of the Football Writers’ Association, and a Senior Writer for These Football Times magazine. Paul has written features for The Guardian, The Athletic, the Liverpool Echo,When Saturday Comes magazine and the Black Watch fanzine. He has appeared on BBC Breakfast and ITV. In addition he contributed to the Goodbye to Goodison video. Paul is a regular guest on the popular Blue Room and BBC Radio Merseyside Sport shows. He has also been interviewed on Radio Five and Talksport. Paul has supported Everton since the 1960s and survived…