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Thomas H Mcintosh

As usual, I was spending my time reading about all things BLUE, when I came across a name I was not familiar with. Thomas H McIntosh, manager of Everton from 1919-1935, winning the old First Division twice, FA Cup, and two Charity Shields. He must be up there with the best if you think Howard Kendall won the ECWC, Two Div 1 titles, FA Cup and 3 Charity Shields (obviously our best Manager).

Dear old Harry Catterick won Div 1 twice the FA Cup once, not sure how many Shields he won. This remarkable man Mr McIntosh should be up there in our folklore. Has anybody else heard of somebody who has done great things for the BLUES and is virtually unknown? It did not say but I think he must have won Div 2 for us because we were relegated in the 30s. COYB
Teddy Draper, North Wales Posted 03/03/2009 at 09:37:24

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Michael Kenrick

This is what we have on record about Tom McIntosh, who did not have the title "Manager" but was appointed "Secretary" to Everton Football Club, and played a key role in team selection, as well as many other administrative functions in that period between the First and Second World Wars:

Thomas McIntosh was manager-secretary of Doncaster Rovers, Middlesbrough FC and Everton FC. He was born in February 1879 and played for Doncaster Rovers before becoming secretary in 1902. He moved to Middlesbrough nine years later and joined Everton in July 1919. He was most famous for spotting and signing Dixie Dean. He was well respected and liked by both players and management. Under McIntosh's guidance, Everton won the FA Cup and Football League Championship. He died from cancer in October 1935 and was eventually replaced as manager-secretary at Everton by Theo Kelly.

All those who held this role are listed here: Everton Managers

Robert Jones
1 Posted 03/03/2009 at 15:43:49

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I?d always thought Kelly was the first secretary/manager of the club. There's an Everton history book I?ve read a couple of times and I don?t recall his name at all, you learn something new everyday.

Teddy Draper
2 Posted 03/03/2009 at 17:23:27

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Well, I have supported this club for 62 years and made this post as soon as I read this, that was today! It shows none of us know it all, eh, mate. I personally think if David Moyes had the funds as past managers have, he too would win trophies.

Hugo Myatt
3 Posted 03/03/2009 at 19:27:39

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We were taking about this individual moments ago on a rival Everton site.

Without question McIntosh was the most successful manager we had in terms of wins ratio, as some thought either Kendall, Catterick or even Moyes took this accolade. Of course it helps when you have one William Ralph Dean in your side!

I think,but am not certain that he played at Darlington eons ago, being from the Durham region, the same locality as another great manager and salt of the earth individual, Bobby Robson.

Won two league titles and a FA Cup while in charge before his untimely departure and Theo Kelly took over Goodison duties.

If you know your history really does pay off at times!

Paul Daly
4 Posted 03/03/2009 at 21:32:09

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......seems like someone remembers him...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_H._McIntosh