Everton FC Heritage Society
@evertonheritage.bsky.social
A voluntary group - researching, chronicling and celebrating the history of Everton FC.
www.efcheritagesociety.com.
Also on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/X.
www.efcheritagesociety.com.
Also on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/X.
Two years ago, today, Séamus Coleman was presented with the Dixie Dean Memorial Award at Goodison Park by Dave Watson, during an event organised by @evertonheritage.bsky.social .
Read about the special evening, here:
efcheritagesociety.com/dixie-dean-m...
Read about the special evening, here:
efcheritagesociety.com/dixie-dean-m...
February 16, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Two years ago, today, Séamus Coleman was presented with the Dixie Dean Memorial Award at Goodison Park by Dave Watson, during an event organised by @evertonheritage.bsky.social .
Read about the special evening, here:
efcheritagesociety.com/dixie-dean-m...
Read about the special evening, here:
efcheritagesociety.com/dixie-dean-m...
Who is the most impactful Toffees signing?
It’s hard to look past William Ralph Dean, but Bobby Collins, born 16 February 1931, helped to transform a dormant-feeling club in the late 1950s and propel the Blues in the 1960s. Leeds United supporters may concur on his influence.
#EFC
It’s hard to look past William Ralph Dean, but Bobby Collins, born 16 February 1931, helped to transform a dormant-feeling club in the late 1950s and propel the Blues in the 1960s. Leeds United supporters may concur on his influence.
#EFC
February 16, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Who is the most impactful Toffees signing?
It’s hard to look past William Ralph Dean, but Bobby Collins, born 16 February 1931, helped to transform a dormant-feeling club in the late 1950s and propel the Blues in the 1960s. Leeds United supporters may concur on his influence.
#EFC
It’s hard to look past William Ralph Dean, but Bobby Collins, born 16 February 1931, helped to transform a dormant-feeling club in the late 1950s and propel the Blues in the 1960s. Leeds United supporters may concur on his influence.
#EFC
The new episode of the @evertonheritage.bsky.social Show has a fascinating interview by @lewisroyden.bsky.social with Jamie Yates. Jamie discusses his research into key early EFC figures, like George Fleming, George Farmer and Thomas Keates (the club’s first biographer).
youtu.be/MBa_JzrW-V4?...
youtu.be/MBa_JzrW-V4?...
February 16, 2026 at 8:58 AM
The new episode of the @evertonheritage.bsky.social Show has a fascinating interview by @lewisroyden.bsky.social with Jamie Yates. Jamie discusses his research into key early EFC figures, like George Fleming, George Farmer and Thomas Keates (the club’s first biographer).
youtu.be/MBa_JzrW-V4?...
youtu.be/MBa_JzrW-V4?...
Episode 11 of the Everton Heritage Show is out, now.
Sit back and enjoy over an hour of Evertonia with @evertonheritage.bsky.social member and expert on the Blues' early history,
Jamie Yates. It's hosted by @lewisroyden.bsky.social .
youtu.be/MBa_JzrW-V4?...
#EFC
Sit back and enjoy over an hour of Evertonia with @evertonheritage.bsky.social member and expert on the Blues' early history,
Jamie Yates. It's hosted by @lewisroyden.bsky.social .
youtu.be/MBa_JzrW-V4?...
#EFC
Jamie Yates - The Everton Heritage Show - 011
YouTube video by The Everton Heritage Show
youtu.be
February 15, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Episode 11 of the Everton Heritage Show is out, now.
Sit back and enjoy over an hour of Evertonia with @evertonheritage.bsky.social member and expert on the Blues' early history,
Jamie Yates. It's hosted by @lewisroyden.bsky.social .
youtu.be/MBa_JzrW-V4?...
#EFC
Sit back and enjoy over an hour of Evertonia with @evertonheritage.bsky.social member and expert on the Blues' early history,
Jamie Yates. It's hosted by @lewisroyden.bsky.social .
youtu.be/MBa_JzrW-V4?...
#EFC
On this day, 42 years ago, the Toffees best Aston Villa, 2-0, in the first leg of the Milk Cup semi-final.
Kevin Sheedy and Kevin Richardson were on target; the latter also got away with a handball to deny a Villa goal.
The second leg was a week later.
Kevin Sheedy and Kevin Richardson were on target; the latter also got away with a handball to deny a Villa goal.
The second leg was a week later.
February 15, 2026 at 9:13 AM
On this day, 42 years ago, the Toffees best Aston Villa, 2-0, in the first leg of the Milk Cup semi-final.
Kevin Sheedy and Kevin Richardson were on target; the latter also got away with a handball to deny a Villa goal.
The second leg was a week later.
Kevin Sheedy and Kevin Richardson were on target; the latter also got away with a handball to deny a Villa goal.
The second leg was a week later.
Happy Valentine’s Day - and a very happy birthday to former Blues midfielder Martin Dobson, who turns 78 today.
Have a wonderful day, Sir Dobbo!
Here’s our article about him:
efcheritagesociety.com/sir-dobbo-go...
Have a wonderful day, Sir Dobbo!
Here’s our article about him:
efcheritagesociety.com/sir-dobbo-go...
February 14, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Happy Valentine’s Day - and a very happy birthday to former Blues midfielder Martin Dobson, who turns 78 today.
Have a wonderful day, Sir Dobbo!
Here’s our article about him:
efcheritagesociety.com/sir-dobbo-go...
Have a wonderful day, Sir Dobbo!
Here’s our article about him:
efcheritagesociety.com/sir-dobbo-go...
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Thursday 5th March
Not many tickets left (10 or so). #Free Entry
@evertonheritage.bsky.social lecture series
Paul McParland takes us through #Everton’s last title winning season of 1986/87
Hope to see some of you there
#EFC #NSNO #UTFT
@denbighcastle.bsky.social
@evertonfc.com
Not many tickets left (10 or so). #Free Entry
@evertonheritage.bsky.social lecture series
Paul McParland takes us through #Everton’s last title winning season of 1986/87
Hope to see some of you there
#EFC #NSNO #UTFT
@denbighcastle.bsky.social
@evertonfc.com
Thanks for the interest in our next social/talk evening, on 5 March at @denbighcastle.bsky.social at which Paul McParlan will talk about the Toffees’ successful 1986/87 season. It’s free, half of the seats have been already been taken. To reserve, visit:
efcheritagesociety.com/heritage-tal...
efcheritagesociety.com/heritage-tal...
February 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Thursday 5th March
Not many tickets left (10 or so). #Free Entry
@evertonheritage.bsky.social lecture series
Paul McParland takes us through #Everton’s last title winning season of 1986/87
Hope to see some of you there
#EFC #NSNO #UTFT
@denbighcastle.bsky.social
@evertonfc.com
Not many tickets left (10 or so). #Free Entry
@evertonheritage.bsky.social lecture series
Paul McParland takes us through #Everton’s last title winning season of 1986/87
Hope to see some of you there
#EFC #NSNO #UTFT
@denbighcastle.bsky.social
@evertonfc.com
Less than 10 tickets remain available for the forthcoming free @evertonheritage.bsky.social
talk/social evening on 5th March at @denbighcastle.bsky.social .
Paul McParlan will be exploring the Blues’ outstanding 1986/87 season. Book here:
efcheritagesociety.com/heritage-tal...
#EFC
talk/social evening on 5th March at @denbighcastle.bsky.social .
Paul McParlan will be exploring the Blues’ outstanding 1986/87 season. Book here:
efcheritagesociety.com/heritage-tal...
#EFC
February 13, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Less than 10 tickets remain available for the forthcoming free @evertonheritage.bsky.social
talk/social evening on 5th March at @denbighcastle.bsky.social .
Paul McParlan will be exploring the Blues’ outstanding 1986/87 season. Book here:
efcheritagesociety.com/heritage-tal...
#EFC
talk/social evening on 5th March at @denbighcastle.bsky.social .
Paul McParlan will be exploring the Blues’ outstanding 1986/87 season. Book here:
efcheritagesociety.com/heritage-tal...
#EFC
Born on this day in 1892, one of Britain’s great amateur multi-disciplinary sportsmen: Benjamin Howard Baker.
The Liverpool-raised goalkeeper is closely associated with Chelsea but represented the Toffees, too. He was also an Olympic athlete.
efcheritagesociety.com/benjamin-how...
The Liverpool-raised goalkeeper is closely associated with Chelsea but represented the Toffees, too. He was also an Olympic athlete.
efcheritagesociety.com/benjamin-how...
February 13, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Born on this day in 1892, one of Britain’s great amateur multi-disciplinary sportsmen: Benjamin Howard Baker.
The Liverpool-raised goalkeeper is closely associated with Chelsea but represented the Toffees, too. He was also an Olympic athlete.
efcheritagesociety.com/benjamin-how...
The Liverpool-raised goalkeeper is closely associated with Chelsea but represented the Toffees, too. He was also an Olympic athlete.
efcheritagesociety.com/benjamin-how...
New feature on our website: The Life Of Barrie Rees.
Rob Sawyer looks back at Barrie Rees, the versatile Welsh player who represented Rhyl, Everton & B&HA before losing his life in a road accident.
efcheritagesociety.com/the-life-of-...
#EFC
Rob Sawyer looks back at Barrie Rees, the versatile Welsh player who represented Rhyl, Everton & B&HA before losing his life in a road accident.
efcheritagesociety.com/the-life-of-...
#EFC
February 12, 2026 at 12:57 PM
New feature on our website: The Life Of Barrie Rees.
Rob Sawyer looks back at Barrie Rees, the versatile Welsh player who represented Rhyl, Everton & B&HA before losing his life in a road accident.
efcheritagesociety.com/the-life-of-...
#EFC
Rob Sawyer looks back at Barrie Rees, the versatile Welsh player who represented Rhyl, Everton & B&HA before losing his life in a road accident.
efcheritagesociety.com/the-life-of-...
#EFC
Thanks for the interest in our next social/talk evening, on 5 March at @denbighcastle.bsky.social at which Paul McParlan will talk about the Toffees’ successful 1986/87 season. It’s free, half of the seats have been already been taken. To reserve, visit:
efcheritagesociety.com/heritage-tal...
efcheritagesociety.com/heritage-tal...
February 12, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Thanks for the interest in our next social/talk evening, on 5 March at @denbighcastle.bsky.social at which Paul McParlan will talk about the Toffees’ successful 1986/87 season. It’s free, half of the seats have been already been taken. To reserve, visit:
efcheritagesociety.com/heritage-tal...
efcheritagesociety.com/heritage-tal...
We are sorry to hear that Vera Hickey, a lifelong Blue who was raised on Goodison Avenue, passed away on 3 February.
We passed her story to @evertonfc.com , who featured it in their My Everton series.
www.evertonfc.com/news/2023/ma...
We passed her story to @evertonfc.com , who featured it in their My Everton series.
www.evertonfc.com/news/2023/ma...
My Everton #78: 91-Year-Old Vera's Everlasting Love
Lifelong Blue discusses being Dixie Dean’s neighbour and growing up in the shadow of Goodison.
www.evertonfc.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:06 PM
We are sorry to hear that Vera Hickey, a lifelong Blue who was raised on Goodison Avenue, passed away on 3 February.
We passed her story to @evertonfc.com , who featured it in their My Everton series.
www.evertonfc.com/news/2023/ma...
We passed her story to @evertonfc.com , who featured it in their My Everton series.
www.evertonfc.com/news/2023/ma...
Our third social/talk evening will be on Thursday 5th March at @denbighcastle.bsky.social . The subject is The Forgotten Champions: the Everton side of 1986/87. Expert on the subject, Paul McParlan will give fascinating insights.
It’s free - book here:
efcheritagesociety.com/paul-mcparla...
It’s free - book here:
efcheritagesociety.com/paul-mcparla...
February 11, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Our third social/talk evening will be on Thursday 5th March at @denbighcastle.bsky.social . The subject is The Forgotten Champions: the Everton side of 1986/87. Expert on the subject, Paul McParlan will give fascinating insights.
It’s free - book here:
efcheritagesociety.com/paul-mcparla...
It’s free - book here:
efcheritagesociety.com/paul-mcparla...
From Gwladys Sings The Blues (GSTB), an Everton magazine co-created by future EFCHS member James Corbett: a look at the Toffees career of Daniel Amokachi, at the time of his departure in 1996.
February 11, 2026 at 9:34 AM
From Gwladys Sings The Blues (GSTB), an Everton magazine co-created by future EFCHS member James Corbett: a look at the Toffees career of Daniel Amokachi, at the time of his departure in 1996.
Happy 84th birthday to former Toffees, Birmingham City and Wales left-back Colin Green. We did a lovely interview with Colin a couple of years ago; you can watch it, here:
efcheritagesociety.com/colin-green-...
youtu.be/0ues-4XqkcE?...
efcheritagesociety.com/colin-green-...
youtu.be/0ues-4XqkcE?...
February 10, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Happy 84th birthday to former Toffees, Birmingham City and Wales left-back Colin Green. We did a lovely interview with Colin a couple of years ago; you can watch it, here:
efcheritagesociety.com/colin-green-...
youtu.be/0ues-4XqkcE?...
efcheritagesociety.com/colin-green-...
youtu.be/0ues-4XqkcE?...
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Cymru male internationals born #OTD:
Dick Turner (1866) - 2 caps in 1891
Ray Mielczarek (1946) - 1 cap in 1971
Colin Green (1942) - 15 caps 1965-69
📸 @evertonheritage.bsky.social @robsawyer.bsky.social
Dick Turner (1866) - 2 caps in 1891
Ray Mielczarek (1946) - 1 cap in 1971
Colin Green (1942) - 15 caps 1965-69
📸 @evertonheritage.bsky.social @robsawyer.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Cymru male internationals born #OTD:
Dick Turner (1866) - 2 caps in 1891
Ray Mielczarek (1946) - 1 cap in 1971
Colin Green (1942) - 15 caps 1965-69
📸 @evertonheritage.bsky.social @robsawyer.bsky.social
Dick Turner (1866) - 2 caps in 1891
Ray Mielczarek (1946) - 1 cap in 1971
Colin Green (1942) - 15 caps 1965-69
📸 @evertonheritage.bsky.social @robsawyer.bsky.social
On this day in 1915, the Toffees were pushing for the Football League title thanks to a 5-1 defeat of Aston Villa. Goalscoring sensation Bobby Parker grabbed three. We recently had Bobby's grave headstone in Glasgow re-erected.
More on Bobby, here:
efcheritagesociety.com/the-life-and...
More on Bobby, here:
efcheritagesociety.com/the-life-and...
February 10, 2026 at 1:08 PM
On this day in 1915, the Toffees were pushing for the Football League title thanks to a 5-1 defeat of Aston Villa. Goalscoring sensation Bobby Parker grabbed three. We recently had Bobby's grave headstone in Glasgow re-erected.
More on Bobby, here:
efcheritagesociety.com/the-life-and...
More on Bobby, here:
efcheritagesociety.com/the-life-and...
Please do check out the Everton Heritage Centre before tonight's game.
Open 5-7pm.
Located on Fulton Street, at the back of the Bluehouse bar.
Open 5-7pm.
Located on Fulton Street, at the back of the Bluehouse bar.
February 10, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Please do check out the Everton Heritage Centre before tonight's game.
Open 5-7pm.
Located on Fulton Street, at the back of the Bluehouse bar.
Open 5-7pm.
Located on Fulton Street, at the back of the Bluehouse bar.
We are open from 5pm, tomorrow, ahead of the match against Bournemouth. Do call in for a browse. Find us on Fulton Street, to the rear of Bluehouse bar.
February 9, 2026 at 1:49 PM
We are open from 5pm, tomorrow, ahead of the match against Bournemouth. Do call in for a browse. Find us on Fulton Street, to the rear of Bluehouse bar.
Our next talk/social event at @denbighcastle.bsky.social will be about the Blues' 1986/87 championship-winning season, presented by Paul McParlan, author of a brilliant book on the subject.
It's on 5 March, with tickets obtainable from 11 February. More info:
efcheritagesociety.com/heritage-tal...
It's on 5 March, with tickets obtainable from 11 February. More info:
efcheritagesociety.com/heritage-tal...
February 9, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Our next talk/social event at @denbighcastle.bsky.social will be about the Blues' 1986/87 championship-winning season, presented by Paul McParlan, author of a brilliant book on the subject.
It's on 5 March, with tickets obtainable from 11 February. More info:
efcheritagesociety.com/heritage-tal...
It's on 5 March, with tickets obtainable from 11 February. More info:
efcheritagesociety.com/heritage-tal...
Young in flight, Leitch stands and floodlights. Peak Goodison 💙
February 8, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Young in flight, Leitch stands and floodlights. Peak Goodison 💙
ICYMI, here is the report on a very successful @evertonheritage.bsky.social
evening, last Thursday at @denbighcastle.bsky.social with special guest Pat Nevin.
efcheritagesociety.com/the-accident...
News of our next talk/social evening, on 5 March, is coming soon.
evening, last Thursday at @denbighcastle.bsky.social with special guest Pat Nevin.
efcheritagesociety.com/the-accident...
News of our next talk/social evening, on 5 March, is coming soon.
February 8, 2026 at 8:50 AM
ICYMI, here is the report on a very successful @evertonheritage.bsky.social
evening, last Thursday at @denbighcastle.bsky.social with special guest Pat Nevin.
efcheritagesociety.com/the-accident...
News of our next talk/social evening, on 5 March, is coming soon.
evening, last Thursday at @denbighcastle.bsky.social with special guest Pat Nevin.
efcheritagesociety.com/the-accident...
News of our next talk/social evening, on 5 March, is coming soon.
Played for EFC and FFC: not many better than this midfield general.
February 7, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Played for EFC and FFC: not many better than this midfield general.
Born on this day in 1910, Ted Sagar. Capped by England, the Yorkshireman - dubbed “The Boss” - won the FA Cup and two league titles with the Toffees, racking up 497 appearances before retiring in 1953. He subsequently became a publican. More info:
efcheritagesociety.com/ted-sagar/
efcheritagesociety.com/ted-sagar/
February 7, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Born on this day in 1910, Ted Sagar. Capped by England, the Yorkshireman - dubbed “The Boss” - won the FA Cup and two league titles with the Toffees, racking up 497 appearances before retiring in 1953. He subsequently became a publican. More info:
efcheritagesociety.com/ted-sagar/
efcheritagesociety.com/ted-sagar/