Anjishnu Roy 17/01/2026 8comments  |  Jump to last

Former Everton physio John Clinkard has passed away. Clinkard served as the physio of the Everton team during the mid-1980s.

He died, aged 71, in the early hours of Friday after a brave battle with cancer. 

Clinkard was an immensely popular figure in the dressing room as the team won two league titles, an FA Cup and the European Cup Winners’ Cup. Affectionately called ‘Magnum’, because of his resemblance to American actor Tom Selleck who played the title role of the detective in the show ‘Magnum P.I’, Clinkard also worked for Oxford United and Wimbledon.

“Everyone at Everton Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former physiotherapist, John Clinkard,” wrote the club on their website.

Blues legend Peter Reid said: “I am devastated to hear of Clinks' passing. What a man! All the players loved him and trusted him completely when he was with us. He was a brilliant character and I’ll always remember him with great affection. My thoughts are with Steph and all his family.”

 

 

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Jeff Spiers
1 Posted 17/01/2026 at 17:26:38
Deepest sympathy to his family and friends
Paul Griffiths
2 Posted 18/01/2026 at 04:26:40
RIP John. I remember you well. You were a crucial part of the most successful period of our history and we know our history.

Deepest condolences to John's family and friends.

Jack Convery
3 Posted 18/01/2026 at 07:13:48
RIP Clinks. There when it mattered in 1986/87, when players were going down injured, practically every week.Sincere condolences to his family friends. He will be forever a Blue.
Bill Fairfield
4 Posted 18/01/2026 at 09:01:53
Deepest sympathy to Johns family and friends. RIP to a member of a champion team. Nil Satis Nisi Optimum.
Syd Mavris
5 Posted 18/01/2026 at 18:27:17
RIP John,

Every time I see a photo of of you I’m immediately transported back in time to the greatest days of my life 🙏🙏🙏

Alan Smith
6 Posted 19/01/2026 at 16:21:23
It was only a few days ago that I was for some reason thinking: "I wonder where John Clinkard is now ?"

He was part of the glorious 1980s wonderful Everton team that gave so much joy to the fans.

RIP. John and deepest condolences to your family.

Jeff Spiers
7 Posted 19/01/2026 at 16:40:11
Syd @5 Me too.

Sent shivers down my spine.

Jeff Spiers
8 Posted 19/01/2026 at 18:01:14
Syd @5, Me too.

Sent shivers down my spine!

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