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Our 1966 cup winner now turned 80 years old -
A cartoon of Fred pickering debut hattrick -
A certain Wayne Rooney as our Mascot -
On 10th March 1964, Fred Pickering joined Everton from Blackburn for £85,000. At the time of the transfer, it was both a record fee for Everton and for a transfer between two English clubs, eclipsing the £60,000 Everton spent on Tony Kay from Sheffield Wednesday in December 1962. However, Pickering was not short of interest. At the start of 1964, it was reported that Leeds made a joint £120,000 bid for Pickering and Mike England, and just before the transfer, he was linked with a move to Tottenham, Manchester United, Sunderland and Wolves. But he decided to go to Everton.
In the events leading up to the transfer, Harry Catterick had his eye on Pickering for a couple of seasons and watched him score twice in Blackburn’s 5-0 win at Bolton on 29th February 1964. Two days later, Pickering submitted a transfer request. It all appeared a little bit too coincidental, but Catterick coyly repudiated any claims that Everton were interested in signing the full-back-turned-centre-forward.
Pickering’s transfer request was approved by Blackburn but at a cost of a £25 fine for going public with wanting a move away from Ewood Park. On March 9th, Everton submitted a bid for the striker after Harry Catterick had a meeting with Blackburn manager Jack Marshall, and Pickering left training with the England squad to sign on the dotted line the next day. The Liverpool Echo reported that Catterick became really interested in Pickering since he scored a hat-trick against Everton at Goodison Park in the Blues’ ill-tempered 4-2 defeat to Blackburn the previous November.
After signing for the Blues, Fred Pickering said:
In 1958, a team comprising of South Africans went on a tour of Britain and Ireland. It started in the summer with a 2-2 draw against Headington United. Victories against Bedford Town, a Norfolk County FA XI and a British Universities XI followed and then came their biggest test – reigning champions Wolves. The Springboks narrowly lost 1-0 to Wolves. They then beat a Wales Amateur XI before preparing themselves to face Everton at Goodison Park.
In September 1958, it was announced that Everton would play against the South African tourists under the floodlights at Goodison Park. The match took place on October 8th – and this wasn’t the first occasion South African tourists played at Goodison Park. In December 1924, Everton played against a South Africa XI at Goodison, losing 3-2. Jimmy Broad and Alec Wall scored for the Blues. The player who scored two of the South African tourists’ goals was David Murray, who subsequently joined Everton the following summer and became the first overseas player to play (and score) for the club when he made his debut against Cardiff in September 1925.
In September 1958, it was announced that Everton would play against the South African tourists under the floodlights at Goodison Park. The match took place on October 8th – and this wasn’t the first occasion South African tourists played at Goodison Park. In December 1924, Everton played against a South Africa XI at Goodison, losing 3-2. Jimmy Broad and Alec Wall scored for the Blues. The player who scored two of the South African tourists’ goals was David Murray, who subsequently joined Everton the following summer and became the first overseas player to play (and score) for the club when he made his debut against Cardiff in September 1925.
Hangleton
Player Valuation: £25m
Look at the legs on Wayne. Looking like a pro at that age.
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Agent Johnson -good bye -
The Goalkeeper Who Scored A Hat-Trick
May 1, 2017 Stories Everton, Everton Reserves, Jack Whitley, Rossendale United
When you think of an Everton goalkeeper who scored a goal, the first name that comes to your head would obviously be Jordan Pickford. However, there was a goalkeeper who went to two better and scored a hat-trick – Jack Whitley.
On March 24th, 1903, Everton Reserves were playing Rossendale United at Goodison Park in the Lancashire Combination. Jack Whitley (a name more familiar with Chelsea fans) was in the line-up, hoping to keep a clean sheet. However, one of the forwards, Charles O’Hagan, failed to turn up. So the reserves were a player short and it was implied by the Liverpool Courier that there were no other outfield players at the game or nearby who was able to take O’Hagan’s place. So Whitley was chosen to become an emergency forward, with established first-team keeper George Kitchen taking his understudy’s place in goal.
After an even start to the game, Jack Whitley proved he was more than just a goalkeeper. After heading away a Rossendale free-kick, he was lacing up his shooting boots and, according to the Liverpool Courier, he “banged in a splendid long shot, which the visiting custodian only saved at the second attempt.” Whitley then had two more shots on target as his headers were denied by Rossendale’s goalkeeper. Rossendale then came into game with a few chances and eventually had a penalty. However, as one Everton goalkeeper was trying to score goals, the other was saving them as George Kitchen saved the penalty. A few moments later, Whitley finally succeeded and he broke the deadlock following a pass from Thomas Boardman. Rossendale was trying to find an equaliser but Kitchen denied them once again and their hopes of finding one were shattered after Whitley scored another goal. Right before half-time, Jack Whitley completed his hat-trick, and Everton Reserves went into half-time with a 3-0 lead.
In the second half, Jack Whitley could have had a fourth goal, however the goal was ruled out for offside. He wasn’t going to stop at three; he wanted to make the most of his time as a forward. However, his game came to an abrupt end after he had a leg injury following a kick from one of the Rossendale players. Everton Reserves eventually won 4-0, with Thomas Boardman scoring Everton’s fourth goal. It was a tale of two goalkeepers for Rossendale as they couldn’t stop one from scoring or score against one.
Jack Whitley couldn’t continue his goalscoring prowess as this was his only appearance as an outfield player during his two-year spell at Everton. But at least he made his sole appearance as a forward something to remember.
May 1, 2017 Stories Everton, Everton Reserves, Jack Whitley, Rossendale United
When you think of an Everton goalkeeper who scored a goal, the first name that comes to your head would obviously be Jordan Pickford. However, there was a goalkeeper who went to two better and scored a hat-trick – Jack Whitley.
On March 24th, 1903, Everton Reserves were playing Rossendale United at Goodison Park in the Lancashire Combination. Jack Whitley (a name more familiar with Chelsea fans) was in the line-up, hoping to keep a clean sheet. However, one of the forwards, Charles O’Hagan, failed to turn up. So the reserves were a player short and it was implied by the Liverpool Courier that there were no other outfield players at the game or nearby who was able to take O’Hagan’s place. So Whitley was chosen to become an emergency forward, with established first-team keeper George Kitchen taking his understudy’s place in goal.
After an even start to the game, Jack Whitley proved he was more than just a goalkeeper. After heading away a Rossendale free-kick, he was lacing up his shooting boots and, according to the Liverpool Courier, he “banged in a splendid long shot, which the visiting custodian only saved at the second attempt.” Whitley then had two more shots on target as his headers were denied by Rossendale’s goalkeeper. Rossendale then came into game with a few chances and eventually had a penalty. However, as one Everton goalkeeper was trying to score goals, the other was saving them as George Kitchen saved the penalty. A few moments later, Whitley finally succeeded and he broke the deadlock following a pass from Thomas Boardman. Rossendale was trying to find an equaliser but Kitchen denied them once again and their hopes of finding one were shattered after Whitley scored another goal. Right before half-time, Jack Whitley completed his hat-trick, and Everton Reserves went into half-time with a 3-0 lead.
In the second half, Jack Whitley could have had a fourth goal, however the goal was ruled out for offside. He wasn’t going to stop at three; he wanted to make the most of his time as a forward. However, his game came to an abrupt end after he had a leg injury following a kick from one of the Rossendale players. Everton Reserves eventually won 4-0, with Thomas Boardman scoring Everton’s fourth goal. It was a tale of two goalkeepers for Rossendale as they couldn’t stop one from scoring or score against one.
Jack Whitley couldn’t continue his goalscoring prowess as this was his only appearance as an outfield player during his two-year spell at Everton. But at least he made his sole appearance as a forward something to remember.
Everton’s First Ever League Match
September 8, 2016 Stories 1888/89 Football League, Accrington, Everton, Football League
On September 8th, 1888, Everton, and 9 other teams, played their first ever league game. Everton’s first opponents were Accrington FC (not to be confused with Accrington Stanley – the teams are not related). Before the season started, Everton had three friendlies: a 4-1 win over Padiham (two goals from George Farmer, one from Edgar Chadwick and an own goal); a 1-2 defeat to Blackburn Olympic (Edgar Chadwick scored Everton’s only goal); and a 2-1 win over Halliwell Jubilee (one goal each for Edgar Chadwick and George Farmer).
An OK preseason with Edgar Chadwick and George Farmer catching the eyes of Evertonians and opposing fans alike ahead of the club’s meeting with Accrington.
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September 8, 2016 Stories 1888/89 Football League, Accrington, Everton, Football League
On September 8th, 1888, Everton, and 9 other teams, played their first ever league game. Everton’s first opponents were Accrington FC (not to be confused with Accrington Stanley – the teams are not related). Before the season started, Everton had three friendlies: a 4-1 win over Padiham (two goals from George Farmer, one from Edgar Chadwick and an own goal); a 1-2 defeat to Blackburn Olympic (Edgar Chadwick scored Everton’s only goal); and a 2-1 win over Halliwell Jubilee (one goal each for Edgar Chadwick and George Farmer).
An OK preseason with Edgar Chadwick and George Farmer catching the eyes of Evertonians and opposing fans alike ahead of the club’s meeting with Accrington.
The man behind Prince Rupert's tower -
It is said to be named after Prince Rupert because his army stayed in the Everton area before attacking parliamentarians who were holding Liverpool Castle, which was located at the site which is now the Liverpool ONE shopping centre. Prince Rupert stayed in a cottage on Everton Brow, looked at the castle and did not take a shine to it, saying: -It is a crow’s nest that any part of schoolboys could take! { and they did from over the park daubing 6 times on it twice}
It is said to be named after Prince Rupert because his army stayed in the Everton area before attacking parliamentarians who were holding Liverpool Castle, which was located at the site which is now the Liverpool ONE shopping centre. Prince Rupert stayed in a cottage on Everton Brow, looked at the castle and did not take a shine to it, saying: -It is a crow’s nest that any part of schoolboys could take! { and they did from over the park daubing 6 times on it twice}
Derek is a gentleman, he lived round the corner from me in a corpy house in Dovecot, it just happened to be in the same road as the local infants school. It was amazing the infinite amount of patience he had when we were all pestering him for autographs.
mrb85
Player Valuation: £35m
It was said that Muller took one look at Liverpool in the pouring rain and called the transfer off. He made up the excuse for his u-turn that his understanding was that the salary on offer was after tax. Flew off same day and was never heard from again.
Big Neville Southall
Player Valuation: £8m
I thought Accrington were essentially the same club as Accrington Stanley today? Maybe not legally as they folded twice, but they weren't reformed by fans of the previous Accrington? So a bit like Darlington or Aldershot, recent clubs who have folded, and then reformed?Everton’s First Ever League Match
September 8, 2016 Stories 1888/89 Football League, Accrington, Everton, Football League
On September 8th, 1888, Everton, and 9 other teams, played their first ever league game. Everton’s first opponents were Accrington FC (not to be confused with Accrington Stanley – the teams are not related). Before the season started, Everton had three friendlies: a 4-1 win over Padiham (two goals from George Farmer, one from Edgar Chadwick and an own goal); a 1-2 defeat to Blackburn Olympic (Edgar Chadwick scored Everton’s only goal); and a 2-1 win over Halliwell Jubilee (one goal each for Edgar Chadwick and George Farmer).
An OK preseason with Edgar Chadwick and George Farmer catching the eyes of Evertonians and opposing fans alike ahead of the club’s meeting with Accrington.
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