I started a project about three years ago with the intent of uploading it to ToffeeWeb but, somewhere along the way, I got side-tracked and forgot about it. Then, about 6 months ago, I came across the notes and decided to finish it.

It grew into something a lot bigger than an article and eventually I realised it was just big enough for a paperback. So, for a bit of fun, I have self-published a book about the record-breaking feat of Dixie Dean's 37 hattricks for Everton, titled Dixie Dean, Goal Machine; 37 Hattricks for one Club.

The book chronicles the hattricks, from Dixie's arrival at Everton to his departure. Along the way, I focus on the goals, the games, and anything that surrounded the games, including other players and incidents, of interest. And the way his hattricks helped to shape and define Everton's seasons from 1924-25 to 1937-38.

There aren't any photos in the book, just text but I think it's worth reading because it sheds some light on Dean's record-breaking hattrick stats, which only seem to get a one-line mention in any book, article or info about him. And yet, his 37 hattricks are truly a remarkable feat that will never ever be beaten at Everton or at any other English football club for that matter. <

Also, during my research I found a few things of interest that went against the official narrative, as well as other information that I think Evertonian's will find interesting and hopefully a joy to read.

It is available on Amazon and is cheaper than the price of a couple of beers, priced at £5.99 for the paperback and £1.99 on Kindle. It's not a thick book and could be an enjoyable read over a few hours or so. It's a story that I honestly believe has never been told and should be told and retold again to every generation of Evertonian.