Historical Articles

Contributions from our editorial team and featured columnists.

The Final Journey of an Everton Blue

Tony Onslow

The story of Robert Stevenson who returned to live in his native Scotland after giving up football but spent the last days of his life back in Liverpool where he had represented Everton between 1886 and 1889

29/07/2020

William Orr – The Boy from Gwladys Street

Tony Onslow

Born on Aughton Street but raised on the famous thoroughfare behind Goodison Park's most famous stand, "Willie" became the first Liverpool-born player to score on his Football League debut

18/07/2020

The Scot from the Vale of Leven

Tony Onslow

Trying to compile an inventory of Scotsmen who have played football for Everton is like compressing springs in an old iron bedstead. Just when you think your task is complete, another one” jumps up”. The latest addition to this list is John Walker.

10/06/2020

The Andrew Watson Story

Tony Onslow

Now accepted as the world’s first black football player, Guyana-born Andrew Watson was to have a career that would bind him tightly to both Glasgow and Liverpool. He would also make a guest appearance in the colours of Everton.