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Mick Davies
1 Posted 09/10/2020 at 04:42:48
Another great Everton story: I saw Rachel co-presenting the WSL programme the other night and praising the Blue ladies for going top. Let's hope a future blue, male or female, a product of their union, goes on to represent the Toffees, and it's great to have a talented sportsman like Tommy Fleetwood following our club. Things are just getting better all the time.
Mark Andersson
2 Posted 09/10/2020 at 09:57:41
I love these blue stories.. always interesting and gives you a sense of history and how simple but hard life was back then
John McFarlane Snr
3 Posted 09/10/2020 at 16:27:41
Hi Rob, despite coming from an Everton family (dating back to the formation of the Football League) I must confess that Harry Finnis was just a name in the history of Everton FC as far as I was concerned. I have no doubt that Harry was one in a long line of former players who would be forgotten if it wasn't for people like yourself who bring them to the notice of supporters.

I welcome your articles because they either confirm something that my granddad and uncles told me, or like your latest contribution, they fill in the gaps and provide the recognition that some of these former players deserve. Thank you for your excellent contributions.

Paul Birmingham
4 Posted 09/10/2020 at 18:00:10
A very enduring story, Rob, thank you.
Peter Mills
5 Posted 09/10/2020 at 20:37:28
Great article once again Rob, and a fascinating link to Evertonian golfers. I don’t know them but know people who do, I believe they are excellent guys.
Jeff Armstrong
6 Posted 09/10/2020 at 21:34:00
Another great read Rob, short story this time, but so local and relevant to the current times.

I'm not a massive golf fan apart from Ryder Cup but now I always look out for Tommy Fleetwood's fortunes because of his blue connections.

To have actually played for the first team even once is a dream for thousands of us local lads and Harry Finnis not only did this but left his mark on his future generations.

COYB.

Derek Knox
7 Posted 10/10/2020 at 12:52:54
Great article Rob, so hat's off to you with thanks for that. As a golfer and and a golf fan, I follow the career of Tommy Fleetwood amongst others, but with Tommy being a Blue he get's more focus.

I knew he has had his caddy Ian Finnis since he basically started, a giant of a man 6'5" I think he is, especially looks even bigger next to Tommy, but had no idea he was the grandson of an old Everton player.

It's brilliant that we have what I consider the best fan website, mind you, I am a trifle biased, but when we get articles like this, I have to admire the commitment and research that has gone into them, plus a proud feeling that fellow TW'ers have submitted them for all to enjoy.

Eugene Ruane
8 Posted 10/10/2020 at 12:55:12
Great piece, love your stuff Rob.
Chris Williams
9 Posted 10/10/2020 at 12:59:20
Thanks Rob
Brian Harrison
10 Posted 11/10/2020 at 11:21:54
Rob

These articles you dig up are absolutely brilliant, I know Ian Finnis is a big Evertonian as is Tommy Fleetwood, but didnt know Ians Grandfather played for Everton albeit only once. I love my golf, one of the few sports that is still bye and large governed by the same rules that have been in place for a very long time, unlike football were for years nothing changed now every season there is a new rule brought in. Also a bit like snooker one of the few sports were the competitors call fouls on themselves. Lets hope both Ian and Tommy can celebrate a win in todays final day at the BMW Rolex event at Wentworth. Tommy Fleetwood's iron play yesterday was imperious just a pity his putter let him down otherwise he wouldn't be going into the last round 4 shots behind Tyrrell Hatton.

David Ellis
11 Posted 12/10/2020 at 05:39:03
Great article again, Rob. I really appreciate them.

I will follow Fleetwood with interest now - I didn't know he was a blue and I'm just getting back into golf.


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