James Corbett

Gwladys Sings the Blues – Fanzine
21
Dec
By James Corbett
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James Corbett

Gwladys Sings the Blues – Fanzine

The GSTB fanzine was once described as a mouthpiece for the Street End of Goodison Park and first appeared in 1994, edited by James Corbett and his co-editor, Rory O'Keeffe.  The last issue was published in 1997, as the James moved on to university.  A total of 13 issues were produced.  A compilation appropriately entitled The Best of GSTB was also published in the summer of 1995. James Corbett, a member of EFCHS, authored Everton - The School of Science in 2003.   The Tony Cottee Interview by James Corbett G.S.T.B. vol 9 . If Only We Still Had... Tommy Wright by James…
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Britton’s Blues
05
Jan
By James Corbett
1940-1949, 1950-1959, History, James Corbett, Members Work

Britton’s Blues

In September 1948, Cliff Britton completed the short journey from Turf Moor to Goodison Park to become Everton manager. In so doing, he became the first former player to hold the position and his appointment offered hope for the future. At Burnley he was considered one of the most promising managers in England, leading the Clarets To promotion from the Second Division, an FA Cup final and third place in the top flight in successive years. Britton was a favourite son of Goodison, having enjoyed a distinguished playing career as half-back. He was, recorded a 1936 profile, ‘One of the…
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