The January transfer window is often viewed as a time for clubs to make last-minute adjustments to their squads in order to bolster their chances for the rest of the season. While some winter signings are short-term fixes or emergency buys, history has shown that the January window can also produce iconic, game-changing players who […]
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Few players have captured the hearts of fans quite like Duncan Ferguson did at Everton. Known as “Big Dunc” for his imposing physical presence and towering height, Ferguson’s career at Goodison Park is the stuff of legend. His passion, commitment, and occasional flashes of temper made him one of the most beloved and unique figures […]
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Kevin Campbell earned the nickname “Super Kev” during his playing career primarily due to his exceptional performances on the football field. The nickname reflected his prowess as a striker who consistently delivered important goals and impactful performances for his teams. Campbell had a knack for scoring crucial goals in key moments of matches, earning […]
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The talented left back was born in Liverpool in 1979. During his school years he was part of the Liverpool youth team that also included Steven Gerrard and Michael Owen, he also attended the FA’s England school of excellence academy at Lilleshall with the pair before he signed professional terms with Everton in 1996. It […]
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The opening day fixtures of the 1990/91 First Division season pitted newly promoted Leeds United with a tricky trip to Goodison Park to take on Colin Harvey’s Everton side. The newly promoted side managed by Howard Wilkinson took an unexpected three goal lead before the Toffees rallied with a second half comeback but they couldn’t […]
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Just weeks after the dreadful scenes at the Hillsborough Stadium disaster, Liverpool would face Merseyside neighbours Everton in the 1989 FA Cup final. The game finished 3-2 to the Reds after extra time with a brace from Ian Rush and one from John Aldridge. Stuart McCall bagged both goals for the Toffees. SHOP the official […]
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In the semi-final of the 1980 FA Cup, West Ham United eventually beat Everton 2-1 in the replay after the two teams had battled out a 1-1 draw at Villa Park a few days earlier. Alan Devonshire opened the scoring for the Hammers early in extra-time before Bob Latchford equalised for the Toffees but it […]
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The English midfield maverick grew up in Gateshead and it wasn’t long before his unique talents we’re spotted by his local team Newcastle United. Paul Gascoigne signed schoolboy terms with the team he supported as a boy in 1980 and by 1985 he was captaining the youth team to FA Youth Cup success which led […]
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Sid Lambert is a 43-year-old man playing Retro Football Manager on his iPhone. He’s gone back to 1995/96 to take over Newcastle United and put right what once went wrong: beat Manchester United to the title. And he’d love it if he beat them. Love it. We left the last instalment with the season just […]
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The location was Goodison Park, Liverpool. The date was Wednesday 20th February 1991 and the occasion was the FA Cup Fifth round replay. Over 37k supporters witnessed one of the greatest FA Cup ties in history as these Merseyside rivals battled out a 4-4 draw. Sit back and enjoy! SHOP the official Everton and Liverpool […]
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