There’s something hypnotic to me about the empty seats at Goodison before the gates open. The identikit nature of those pieces of plastic and metal (and wood) yet each is the site of a unique-but-shared experience of watching the game.

These are taken at each side of Goodison.

Excellent new article by Rob Sawyer of Everton FC Heritage Society on ToffeeWeb -

Everton outside-right focus: John McIlhatton.
Signed by EFC in April 1946 from Albion Rovers, McIlhatton was viewed as a promising replacement for Torry Gillick. He made 58 appearances, scoring once. Sadly, he died at just 33.

“It’s like a Gladiator arena, where the noise is deafening” - Wayne Rooney

Goodison Park - 1892 - 2025

One final year.

#EFC Everton

Blues can you please RT? We have loads of new items on eBay for Everton FC Heritage Society please have a look and get kitted out whilst supporting a great cause

ebay.co.uk/usr/efchs2024

Donated football kit about to leave St Luke's, bound for Ukrainian refugees in Moldova.
Thanks to people's generosity, kits are donated and sent to many deserving locations in the world.
Good work, Richie Gillham , KitAid and co.

One of the leading fan-led football #heritage societies in Europe Everton FC Heritage Society will be joining us at #walgoch24 to discuss their graves rededication projects & share advice on how fans can start their own graves projects

⚽ More than just a game

🎟️- eventbrite.co.uk/e/2024-gwyl-wa…

Born on this day in 1940, Brian Godfrey. The Flintshire forward came to EFC in 1957. He debuted along with Alan Tyrer in January 1960 at Craven Cottage, up against George Cohen. He enjoyed success as an inside-forward at Scunthorpe, Preston & Villa. 3 caps for Wales.
📷 via Alamy

#OTD 30 Apr 1932; Everton defeated Bolton 1-0 to win the Championship, the season after winning the 2nd Division. Dixie scored his 45th goal of the season as Everton completed a record 84 goals at home. They would go on to complete the ‘treble,’ lifting the FA Cup in 1933.

Everton outside-right focus: Torry Gillick.
Signed from Glasgow Rangers in 1935, on his day, Torry was one of Goodison’s most dazzling wide players. Key to the league championship win in 1938/39. Returned to Rangers at the end of the war & finished playing at Partick Thistle.

Back in the Big Time: Everton Return to the First Division

On This Day 1954

Read About it Here - tinyurl.com/yeywmyrw

JOE ROYLE
Liverpool born Joe was with Everton 1966-1974 , making 270 appearances and scoring 119 goals.

Born on 29 April 1900, Bobby Irvine. Dubbed The Prince of Dribblers. Ranger wrote: [his] ‘threepenny-bit dribbles used to have the million pound note look.’
The crowd favourite played at inside-forward, centre-forward & out wide. Read more on our website:
efcheritagesociety.com/bobby-irvine-t…

More on the magnificently influential John Brodie (not Broudie, apols) via Rob Sawyer with an assist from Mike Royden here efcheritagesociety.com/net-gains-john…

Brilliant day yesterday with the blues started with kitaid support for Malawi from Everton and our Irish cousins Evertonafc58 plus 20 bags from Liverpool FA and Marine Football Club support Barry Lenton keep the donations going thank you

One final season to come in the top-flight at our beloved Goodison Park.
A fantastic effort by all in recent weeks.
We shall not be moved 💙✊

Everton outside-right focus: Albert Geldard.
The Yorkshireman was a terrifically quick winger who won the FA Cup as a Toffeeman in 1933. Left for Bolton in 1938 after 180 & 37 goals appearances. He had aspirations to be a performing magician or a journalist.

My article in the match day programme today for Everton FC Heritage Society ☺️💙

Shirtjes en progammaboekjes walhalla genaamd Everton FC Heritage Society

Before going inside the ground to enjoy the magnificent atmosphere (big shout out the The 1878s⁩ ) do call in on ⁦Everton FC Heritage Society⁩ in St Luke’s church hall. Open from 2:30pm.