Gavin Buckland
@gavinbuckland1.bsky.social
Everton's official statistician, Liverpool Echo Royal Blue (and other EFC) podcaster. Author of 'Money Can't Buy Us Love' & 'Boys from the Blue Stuff'. New book 'The End: From Glory to a Whole New Ball Game: Everton 1985-1994' out November 2024
With Father's Day on the horizon, what better present than 'The End', my history of #efc from 1985-1994, you can buy it here
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
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June 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
With Father's Day on the horizon, what better present than 'The End', my history of #efc from 1985-1994, you can buy it here
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
This is the photo
May 19, 2025 at 8:08 AM
This is the photo
With my close friend @JohnKeithUK who first reported at Goodison 62 years ago
May 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
With my close friend @JohnKeithUK who first reported at Goodison 62 years ago
In 1974, with Keith Botsford, Glanville produced what I would say is the greatest piece of football journalism ever - the exposure of a decade of corruption involving referees by Italian clubs in Europe, incredible
May 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM
In 1974, with Keith Botsford, Glanville produced what I would say is the greatest piece of football journalism ever - the exposure of a decade of corruption involving referees by Italian clubs in Europe, incredible
So Doucoure scored fastest goal
- for #efc first-team at 10 secs (previous Kendall @ 14 secs v Chelsea in Mar '70)
- in first-team game at GP (was Colin Clarke for Bournemouth @ 11 secs in Sep '85)
- but NOT fastest in GP history, still David Johnson in FA Youth Cup (Dec '69)
- for #efc first-team at 10 secs (previous Kendall @ 14 secs v Chelsea in Mar '70)
- in first-team game at GP (was Colin Clarke for Bournemouth @ 11 secs in Sep '85)
- but NOT fastest in GP history, still David Johnson in FA Youth Cup (Dec '69)
February 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
So Doucoure scored fastest goal
- for #efc first-team at 10 secs (previous Kendall @ 14 secs v Chelsea in Mar '70)
- in first-team game at GP (was Colin Clarke for Bournemouth @ 11 secs in Sep '85)
- but NOT fastest in GP history, still David Johnson in FA Youth Cup (Dec '69)
- for #efc first-team at 10 secs (previous Kendall @ 14 secs v Chelsea in Mar '70)
- in first-team game at GP (was Colin Clarke for Bournemouth @ 11 secs in Sep '85)
- but NOT fastest in GP history, still David Johnson in FA Youth Cup (Dec '69)
Was the appointment of Mike Walker in 1994 a move to secure a coveted manager or a compromise between the #efc board and the two groups fighting to take over the club? Read about it in 'The End'. Buy here or via the usual outlets.
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
December 21, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Was the appointment of Mike Walker in 1994 a move to secure a coveted manager or a compromise between the #efc board and the two groups fighting to take over the club? Read about it in 'The End'. Buy here or via the usual outlets.
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
John Moores: a force for good who ultimately had a negative influence? There is a long chapter in 'The End' - my history of #efc between 1985 & 94 - about his time and how it explains why we are where we are today. Buy it here and usual outlets:
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
December 18, 2024 at 9:30 PM
John Moores: a force for good who ultimately had a negative influence? There is a long chapter in 'The End' - my history of #efc between 1985 & 94 - about his time and how it explains why we are where we are today. Buy it here and usual outlets:
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
In 'The End' my history of #EFC from 1985 to 1994, I talk extensively about the European ban. An unfair punishment which badly affected the club or something used to mask the failings of the board and squad? You can buy it here and other outlets.
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
December 16, 2024 at 8:51 PM
In 'The End' my history of #EFC from 1985 to 1994, I talk extensively about the European ban. An unfair punishment which badly affected the club or something used to mask the failings of the board and squad? You can buy it here and other outlets.
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
A sensible replacement for Howard Kendall in 1987 or a rash appointment that carried a lot of risk? Colin Harvey's tenure analysed in 'The End', my history of #efc between 1987 to 1994. You can buy it here or in the usual outlets.
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
December 15, 2024 at 7:31 PM
A sensible replacement for Howard Kendall in 1987 or a rash appointment that carried a lot of risk? Colin Harvey's tenure analysed in 'The End', my history of #efc between 1987 to 1994. You can buy it here or in the usual outlets.
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
Right what was a quiz in the pub with my mates on Saturday - hence lots of LFC and EFC questions - has had more than 1 million views across X/BlueSky. Thanks for the feedback and here are the answers. Enjoy!
December 9, 2024 at 10:09 PM
Right what was a quiz in the pub with my mates on Saturday - hence lots of LFC and EFC questions - has had more than 1 million views across X/BlueSky. Thanks for the feedback and here are the answers. Enjoy!
If anyone fancies testing their football knowledge, see the quiz I set last night - answers tomorrow
December 8, 2024 at 8:45 PM
If anyone fancies testing their football knowledge, see the quiz I set last night - answers tomorrow
The greatest derby match at Goodison and how it changed football in several different ways is covered in 'The End' my history of #efc from 1985-1994. Buy here and at usual outlets.
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
December 6, 2024 at 9:45 PM
The greatest derby match at Goodison and how it changed football in several different ways is covered in 'The End' my history of #efc from 1985-1994. Buy here and at usual outlets.
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
Apart from being great footballers - well one of us is - me and Dobo were both signing books in St Luke's last night. Thanks to those who came.
December 5, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Apart from being great footballers - well one of us is - me and Dobo were both signing books in St Luke's last night. Thanks to those who came.
With thanks to @evertonheritage.bsky.social I'll be selling and signing copies of my new book "The End" at St Luke's before the game tomorrow. You can buy it here too and elsewhere in the usual places
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
December 3, 2024 at 7:37 PM
With thanks to @evertonheritage.bsky.social I'll be selling and signing copies of my new book "The End" at St Luke's before the game tomorrow. You can buy it here too and elsewhere in the usual places
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
www.mountvernonpublishing.com/catalogue/th...
In 'The End' my history of #efc from 1985 to 1994 I give the back stories to these headlines. You can buy it here:
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November 25, 2024 at 9:04 PM
In 'The End' my history of #efc from 1985 to 1994 I give the back stories to these headlines. You can buy it here:
mountvernonpublishing.com/articles/new...
mountvernonpublishing.com/articles/new...
What a great way to start a matchday
November 23, 2024 at 11:56 AM
What a great way to start a matchday
Sir Philip Carter - in my new book 'The End' I ask whether in the late-1980s his wider ambitions in the game meant he took his eye off the day job as #efc chairman to Colin Harvey's detriment. You can buy it here:
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November 18, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Sir Philip Carter - in my new book 'The End' I ask whether in the late-1980s his wider ambitions in the game meant he took his eye off the day job as #efc chairman to Colin Harvey's detriment. You can buy it here:
t.co/OTkAtpCg0k
t.co/OTkAtpCg0k
Happy 80th birthday to the greatest living Evertonian, everything that's great about #efc is embodied by Colin Harvey. Two bits from Money Can't Buy Us Love, the second being the Echo's tribute when he left in 1974.
November 16, 2024 at 12:27 PM
Happy 80th birthday to the greatest living Evertonian, everything that's great about #efc is embodied by Colin Harvey. Two bits from Money Can't Buy Us Love, the second being the Echo's tribute when he left in 1974.