17th October 1953 John Willie Parker scores one of his brace against Swansea during a 2-2 draw - My late father related to me how he scored so many goals, yet on muddy pitches his kit was the cleanest leaving the pitch at the end of a game yet Dave Hickson's would be covered in mud
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Yes a lad from over the water local he & Dave were fundamental on us returning to the 1st Division {Prem} in 1954
Caption error - Overlooked as My son wanted to complete our Tesco order - doh - late last night......that's my excuse....
The one that got away. Bally looks in shock, Joe looks very emotional and Hursty looks down at his runners up medal thinking that this golden opportunity for Wembley glory may not come again. It didn't. A dire day in the history of the Toffees.
Parker must have studied Sir Stan and his ability to keep clean shorts throughout his career and emulated the great master. Simple really just be brilliant and they wont get near you.17th October 1953 John Willie Parker scores one of his brace against Swansea during a 2-2 draw - My late father related to me how he scored so many goals, yet on muddy pitches his kit was the cleanest leaving the pitch at the end of a game yet Dave Hickson's would be covered in mud
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Or when I was playing a goal hangerParker must have studied Sir Stan and his ability to keep clean shorts throughout his career and emulated the great master. Simple really just be brilliant and they wont get near you.
Potters legend Denis Smith. Local boy made good. Played anywhere, gave everything he got and broke every bone in his body at least once. A magnificent professional footballer.
No Joey Fred scored for Everton...signed for us March 1964.
Did he scored a hattrick at Goodison the week before his debut for us ?
Took a bit of getting over that one as an eight year old in the back of the car, wedged in between my Uncle and my Grandad, heading home back up the M1 and M6!
