Paul McParlan

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

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

To another sell-out audience in the cellar full of Blues, author Paul McParlan regaled the gathered throng with the full unexpurgated journey through the 1986-87 season, cumulating in our second championship win in three years. Paul has been a Toffee all his life, his first match being on very cold away trip to Blackburn Rovers during the 'Big Freeze' of 1962-63. [This author followed suit and watched his first game in a big coat at Goodison the week after]. A former teacher, now enjoying retirement, Paul is just as busy as ever, writing for the Athletic, The Guardian, regularly appearing…
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Forgotten Champions 1986/87: Everton’s Last Title

Forgotten Champions 1986/87: Everton’s Last Title

Paul McParlan – in Conversation with Rob Sawyer The Forgotten Champions is an enthralling account of how Everton overcame a devastating catalogue of injuries and the sale of their star striker to reclaim the league title from Liverpool in 1987. Manager Howard Kendall used all his tactical acumen to produce a side that was far greater than the sum of its parts, to bring the title back to Goodison.  Paul McParlan, of Everton FC Heritage Society, is a member of the Football Writers' Association and a senior writer for These Football Times. His articles have appeared on The Athletic website…
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Broken Dreams: Everton, The War and Goodison’s Lost Generation

Broken Dreams: Everton, The War and Goodison’s Lost Generation

Rob Sawyer - in Conversation with Paul McParlan In the late summer of 1939, Everton Football Club had the world at their feet. After a 1938/39 season that saw them claim the League Championship title, they seemed poised to become an enduring dynasty in English football. With young stars like Tommy Lawton, a veteran goalkeeper in Ted Sagar, and emerging talents like Joe Mercer and TG Jones, Everton was a squad bursting with potential. But the invasion of Poland by Germany, just eight days into the 1939/40 season, suspended the dreams and ambitions of a team that looked set to…
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