Everton Programmes, 1996-97

Everton Programmes, 1995-96

Everton Programmes, 1997-98

The Everton Matchday Programme for Season 1995-96 was voted second-best in the country, behind Sheffield Wednesday.

The links in the table below lead to a brief listing of the contents of Everton's Matchday programmes for all 22 First-Team home games during the 1996-97 season. If you are looking for something in particular, try using the Find function in your web browser.

**Everton Matchday Programmes 96/97**
*August*	# 1 Sat 17 NEWCASTLE UNITED	*PL Game 1*
*September*:	# 2 Wed 4 ASTON VILLA	*PL Game 4*
	# 3 Sat 14 MIDDLESBROUGH	*PL Game 6*
	# 4 Wed 18 YORK CITY	*CCC 2/1*
	# 5 Sat 28 SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY	*PL Game 8*
*October*	# 6 Sat 12 WEST HAM UNITED	*PL Game 9*
*November*	# 7 Mon 4 COVENTRY CITY	*PL Game 11*
	# 8 Sat 16 SOUTHAMPTON	*PL Game 12*
	# 9 Sat 30 SUNDERLAND	*PL Game 15*
*December*	#10 Sat 21 LEEDS UNITED	*PL Game 17*
	#11 Sat 28 WIMBLEDON	*PL Game 19*
*January*	#12 Wed 1 BLACKBURN ROVERS	*PL Game 20*
	#13 Sun 5 SWINDON TOWN	FAC Rnd 3
	#14 Sat 25 BRADFORD CITY	*FAC Rnd 4*
*February*	#15 Sat 1 NOTTINGHAM FOREST	*PL Game 24*
*March*	#16 Sat 1 ARSENAL	*PL Game 26*
	#17 Sat 15 DERBY COUNTY	*PL Game 29*
	#18 Sat 22 MANCHESTER UNITED	*PL Game 30*
*April*	#19 Wed 9 LEICESTER CITY	*PL Game 33*
	#20 Sat 12 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR	*PL Game 34*
	#21 Wed 16 LIVERPOOL	*PL Game 35*
*May*	#22 Sun 11 CHELSEA	*PL Game 38*

The Matchday Programme Titles below are hyperlinks leading to a compilation of Match Reports for each game

#1 Everton v Newcastle United -- Saturday 17 August 1996

Inside Goodison: -- p 2
- Summertime Blues - Barry Horne leaves
- Good Life for Goodlass -- Ronnie Goodlass returns
- Dan's Golden Handshake -- Farwell to Daniel Amokachi
Royle Review -- p 4
Message from the Chairman -- p 5
The E Files -- p 7
- Joe Mercer Suite
- Matchday Programme
- Dave's Dream Double
- Six Shooters
- Blue Merchandise
- Everton Clubcall
- Worldwide Fan Club
Day by Day -- May 7 to August 12 -- p 8
The Magpies -- Profile of Newcastle United -- p 10
Match Action -- p 14
- Everton 2 - Borussia Moenchengladbach 2
- Everton 0 - Liverpool 0
Goodison People -- Simon Pile, Catering Manager -- p 16
First Time at Goodison -- Oliver Hahnke of Munich -- p 17
Goodison Gallery -- Brian Labone and the Championship team of 1962-63 -- p 19
Centre Insert: -- Official Merchandise Catalogue
Everton in the Community -- p 22
Dave's Diary -- p 23
In the Wings: -- p 24
- Pontin's League Division One 1995/96
  - Final Table
  - Appearances
  - Fixtures for 1996/97
- Lancashire League Fixtures 1996/7
  - Division One (Aug & Sept)
  - Division Two (Aug & Sept)
Girl Talk -- p 27
Off the Park with... Craig Short -- p 28
Past Masters -- Goalkeepers -- p 30
- Ted Sagar
- Jimmy O'Neill
- Albert Dunlop
On the Spot -- Andrei Kanchelskis -- p 33
Post Bag -- p 34
For the Record -- p 36
Box Office Update -- p 38
Next up... Home & Away -- p 39
Squad Check -- p 40

#2 Everton v Aston Villa -- Wednesday 4 September 1996

Inside Goodison -- p 2
- The magnificent 700 -- Neville Southall
- Legends Sports Bar
- The Flying Russian -- Andrei Kanchelskis
Royle Review -- p 4
- Andy Hinchcliffe
Day by Day -- August 17 to 28 -- p 7
The E Files -- p 8
- Captain's Proud Moment
- Aussie Rules Football!
- Totally Top of the Shops
- Hollywood Helm -- Les Helm's video, "Our Way to Fitness"
- Cheerio Syd...
Aston Villa -- Profile and Statistics -- p 10
Match Action -- p 14
- Everton 2 - Newcastle 0
- Manchester United 2 - Everton 2
- Tottenham Hotspur 0 - Everton 0
Goodison People -- Alan Myers, Media and Public Relations Executive -- p 16
First Time at Goodison -- Phil Rimmer of Churchtown -- p 17
Goodison Gallery -- Tommy Lawton, and the Championship team of 1938-39 -- p 19
Everton in the Community -- p 22
Dave's Diary -- p 23
In the Wings -- p 24
- Michael Branch
Girl Talk -- p 27
Off the Park with... David Unsworth -- p 22
Past Masters -- Right Backs -- p 30
- George Saunders
- Eric Moore
- Tommy Clinton
On the Spot -- John Ebbrell -- p 33
Post Bag -- p 34
For the Record -- p 36
Box Office Update -- p 38
Next up... Home & Away -- p 39
Squad Check -- p 40

#3 Everton v Middlesbrough -- Saturday 14 September 1996

Inside Goodison -- p 2
- No place like home -- Joe Parkinson stays
- Blues on Cue -- John Parrott
- Atlanta Blues -- Steve Smith
Royle Review -- p 4
- Michael Branch
Day by Day -- August 31 to Sept 8 -- p 7
Everton in the Community -- p 8
Dave's Diary -- p 9
Middlesbrough -- Profile -- p 10
Match Action -- p 14
- Everton 0 - Aston Villa 1
- Wimbledon 4 - Everton 0
Goodison People -- Ted Sutton, Football in the Community Officer -- p 16
Girl Talk - Pic: Under 16s -- p 17
Goodison Gallery -- Peter Reid, and the double-missing team of 1985-86 -- p 19
Off the Park with... Graham Stuart -- p 22
In the Wings -- p 24
- Richard Dunne
The E Files -- p 27
The Magnificent Seven -- Current Internationals -- p 28
Past Masters -- Centre Halfs -- p 30
- T G Jones
- T E Jones
- Brian Labone
On the Spot -- Gary Speed -- p 33
Post Bag -- p 34
For the Record -- p 36
Box Office Update -- p 38
Next up... Home & Away -- p 39
Squad Check -- p 40

#4 Everton v York City -- Wednesday 18 September 1996

Inside Goodison -- p 2
- Special Branch! -- Michael Branch - Youngest Player?
- You're kidding! -- Will the kids play for Everton?
Royle Review -- p 4
- Joe Parkinson
Half-Time Quiz -- p 5
Paul's Clean Break -- Paul Gerrard's first clean sheet -- p 7
Highs & Lows... along the League Cup trail -- p 8
York City - Profile -- p 10
The E Files -- p 15
- Memories of a Golden Age -- Memorabilia Pack
- Legends Sports Bar
- The Captain's Table
- Fit Mick still gong strong -- Mick Meegan
Goodison People -- Jimmy Gabriel, Reserve Team Coach -- p 16
Box Office Update -- p 17
Goodison Gallery -- The FA Cup-Winning team of 1965-66 -- p 19
Everton in the Community -- p 22
Special Events -- Goodison Park as the venue -- p 22
Dave's Diary -- p 23
In the Wings -- p 24
- Michael Ball
Girl Talk -- p 27
Off the Park with... Joe Parkinson -- p 28
Past Masters -- Half-Backs -- p 30
- Peter Farrell
- Jackie Grant
- Cyril Lello
On the Spot -- Andy Hinchcliffe -- p 33
Post Bag -- p 34
For the Record -- p 36
Next up... Home & Away -- p 38
Squad Check -- p 40

#5 Everton v Sheffield Wednesday -- Saturday 28 September 1996

Inside Goodison -- p 2
- Craig's in stitches
- Holding back the yeas -- Michael Branch
- Super Dan -- Amo's first goals for Besiktas
- Stadium Tours
Royle Review -- p 4
Half-Time Quiz -- p 5
Day by Day -- September 14 to 23 -- p 7
Goodison Connections... with Sheffield Wednesday -- p 8
The E Files -- p 9
- Legends Sports Bar
- Jumbotron Derby Screening
- Open on Sundays
The Owls -- Profile and Statistics -- p 10
Match Action -- p 15
- Blackburn Rovers 1 - Everton 1
Goodison People -- Kevin McGoverin and Radio Everton -- p 16
Goodison Gallery -- The Relegation team of 1950-51 -- p 19
Everton in the Community -- p 22
Dave's Diary -- p 23
In the Wings -- p 24
- Danny Cadamarteri
Girl Talk -- p 27
Off the Park with... Gary Speed -- p 28
Past Masters -- Left-Wingers -- p 30
- Tommy Eglington
- Derek Temple
- Johnny Morrissey
On the Spot -- David Unsworth -- p 33
Post Bag -- p 34
For the Record -- p 36
Box Office Update -- p 38
Next up... Home & Away -- p 39
Squad Check -- p 40

#6 Everton v West Ham United -- Saturday 12 October 1996

Inside Goodison -- p 2
- Special Treatment for Michael -- Michael Branch
- Halfway to Paradise -- Goodlass's audacious goal
- In a spot of bother -- Unsworth penalty jinx
- Baseball Boost -- Derby Co on Sky TV
Royle Review -- p 4
Half-Time Quiz -- p 5
Goodison Connections... Links between Clarets and Blues -- p 7
The E Files -- p 9
- Jumbotron Derby Screening
- On the Spot -- Penalty Competition
- Not just Footballers...
- Alice in Wonderland -- 101-yr old fan
The Hammers -- Profile and Statistics -- p 10
Match Action -- p 14
- Everton 2 - Sheffield Wednesday 0
Day by Day -- September 28 to Oct 7 -- p 17
Goodison Gallery -- The Salmon & Blue stripped team of 1992-93 -- p 19
Everton in the Community -- p 22
Dave's Diary -- p 23
In the Wings -- p 24
- Phillip Jevons
Girl Talk -- p 27
Off the Park with... John Ebbrell -- p 28
Past Masters -- Right-Wingers -- p 30
- Jimmy Harris
- Billy Bingham
- Alex Scott
On the Spot -- Graham Stuart -- p 33
Post Bag -- p 34
For the Record -- p 36
Box Office Update -- p 38
Next up... Home & Away -- p 39
Squad Check -- p 40

#7 Everton v Coventry City -- Monday 4 November 1996

Inside Goodison -- p 2
- Joe's ten year itch -- JR signs Nick Barmby
- Simply the Best -- Andrei Kanchelskis: Merseyside Footballer of the Year
- Three of a kind -- Michael Ball, Richard Dunne, and Danny Cadamarteri sign on
Royle Review -- p 4
- Craig Short, Nick Barmby
Half-Time Quiz -- p 5
Day by Day -- 8 to 30 October -- p 7
The Inside Track... on how our record signing was hatched! -- p 8
Coventry -- Profile and Statistics -- p 10
Joe 90s -- Joe Parkinson -- p 14
Match Action -- p 15
- Everton 2 West Ham United 1
- Nottingham Forest 0 Everton 1
The E Files -- p 17
- Right on Cue! -- John Parrot
- Famous Five -- Laura Patela
- Horse Play -- Illustrious, Top police horse
- Birthday Blues -- Michael Branch's 18th
- Everton on the Net -- CarlingNet website
- Travel Club Membership Scheme -- ID for free?
Goodison Gallery -- Bobby Collins signs up for the 1958-59 season -- p 19
Centre Insert: Ideas for Christmas -- Merchandise Catalogue
Everton in the Community -- p 22
Dave's Diary -- p 23
In the Wings -- p 24
- Mark Quayle
Girl Talk -- p 27
Off the Park with... Neville Southall -- p 28
Past Masters -- Inside Forwards -- p 30
- Wally Fielding
- Eddie Wainwright
- John Willie Parker
On the Spot -- Craig Short -- p 33
Post Bag -- p 34
For the Record -- p 36
Box Office Update -- p 38
Next up... Home & Away -- p 39
Squad Check -- p 40

#8 Everton v Southampton -- Saturday 16 November 1996

Inside Goodison -- p 2
- Death of a Legend -- Tommy Lawton dies age 77
- Kick Racism Out
- New Challenge for Peter -- Peter Holcroft moves on to Swindon Town
- Everton Iron -- John Ebbrell's cracked ankle
Royle Review -- p 4
- England, and Andy Hinchcliffe
- Comments on Everton 1 Coventry City 1
Half-Time Quiz -- p 5
Connections -- between Everton and Southampton -- p 5
Tommy Lawton -- One of Goodison's Greatest -- p 7
Southampton -- Profile and Statistics -- p 10
Match Action -- p 14
- Everton 1 Coventry City 1
Day by Day -- 4 to 12 November -- p 15
First Time at Goodison -- Anthony O'Brein of Dublin -- p 17
Goodison Gallery -- The Years Lawton lost to the War, 1939/40 -- p 19
Everton in the Community -- p 22
Dave's Diary -- p 23
In the Wings -- p 24
- Holcroft joins Swindon
- Irish Award for Dunne
- England Trials for Young Blues
- FA Youth Cup
- Pedrag Drew in Profile
Girl Talk -- p 27
Off the Park with... Tony Grant -- p 28
Past Masters -- Centre-Forwards -- p 30
- Dave Hickson
- Alex Young
- Fred Pickering
On the Spot -- Dave Watson -- p 33
Post Bag -- p 34
For the Record -- p 36
Box Office Update -- p 38
Next up... Home & Away -- p 39
Squad Check -- p 40

#9 Everton v Sunderland -- Saturday 30 November 1996

Inside Goodison -- p 2
- Gary gets the one that matters -- Speed's Derby goal
- Sounds Familiar? -- Everton 8 Southampton 0, November 1971
- Easing Aches and Strains -- Post-match warm-downs
- Everton Call the Right Tune -- Clubcall is revamped
Royle Review -- p 4
- Comments on Everton v Southampton and away at Leicester
Half-Time Quiz -- p 5
Connections -- between Everton and Sunderland -- p 5
Day by Day -- 16 to 23 November -- p 7
Match Action -- p 8
- Everton 7 Southampton 1
- Liverpool 1 Everton 1
- Leicester City 1 Everton 2
Sunderland -- Profile and Statistics -- p 10
Goodison Connections -- p 14
- Reid and Bracewell
- Game to Remember -- Everton 4 Sunderland 1 in April 1985
The E Files -- p 17
- Hallelujah Blues! -- Songs of Praise
- Big Nev Rides the Airwaves -- Southall on 5 Live's Football Forum
- In the Lyons Den -- Mike Lyons in Brunei
- World Class -- Shea Neary, Light-Welterweight Boxing Champion
Goodison Gallery -- Howard Kendall on the 1967-68 season -- p 19
Everton in the Community -- p 22
Dave's Diary -- p 23
In the Wings -- p 24
- Youth Cup Success
- Reserve Comeback for Fergie
- Adam Eaton in Profile
Girl Talk -- p 27
Off the Park with... Paul Gerrard -- p 28
Past Masters -- Full Backs -- p 30
- Don Donovan
- Mick Meegan
- Alex Parker
On the Spot -- Joe Parkinson -- p 33
Post Bag -- p 34
For the Record -- p 36
Box Office Update -- p 38
Next up... Home & Away -- p 39
Squad Check -- p 40

#10 Everton v Leeds United -- Saturday 21 December 1996

Inside Goodison -- p 2
- Speeding to a new goal -- Gary Speed, Leading Goalscorer
- Calling all Supporters -- Everton Clubcall
Royle Review -- p 4
- The Premiership battle is wide open
- Mark Grugel is released
Message from the Chairman -- p 5
- Stay or Go -- The Goodison Debate
Day by Day -- 30 November to 16 December -- p 7
Match Action -- p 8
- Everton 1 Sunderland 3
- Chelsea 2 Everton 2
Leeds United -- Profile and Statistics -- p 10
Half-Time Quiz -- p 14
Goodison Connections -- p 14
- Bobby Collins
Goodison People -- Everton Scouts -- p 15
Girl Talk -- p 17
Goodison Gallery -- Albert Geldard on the 1934-35 season -- p 19
Centre Insert: Everton Christmas Card
Everton in the Community -- p 22
Dave's Diary -- p 23
In the Wings -- p 24
- Young Blues Marching On -- Youth Cup
- Leaders Toppled -- B Team beat Man City
- New Signings -- Five U-14s
- Adam Farley in Profile -- B Team Regular
- Reserve Team Appearances -- 1996/97
On the Spot -- Michael Branch -- p 27
Off the Park with... Dave Watson -- p 28
Past Masters -- Goalkeepers -- p 30
- Gordon West
- Dai Davies
- David Lawson
Merry Christmas Everton! -- Gifts for the lads -- p 33
Boxing Day Blues -- Peter Ward, Everton Coach Driver -- p 33
Post Bag -- p 34
For the Record -- p 36
Box Office Update -- p 38
Next up... Home & Away -- p 39
Squad Check -- p 40

#11 Everton v Wimbledon -- Saturday 28 December 1996

Inside Goodison -- p 2
- Nicking the goal habit -- Nick Barmby's second Everton goal
- TV Turn-on at Goodison Park -- Launch of TV Everton
- 1902... a date with History -- Rare team photo
Royle Review -- p 4
- Joe Royle reviews his second full year in charge
Half-Time Quiz -- p 5
Neville Southall -- Its easy to take Neville Southall for granted -- p 7
Michael's Springboard -- Two-page spread on Michael Branch -- p 8
Wimbledon -- Profile and Statistics -- p 10
Jimmy True Blue -- p 14
- Jimmy Gabriel moves on
- A letter from Jimmy Gabriel
A Day to Remember... In Kennedy remembers THAT Game! -- p 16
Goodison Gallery -- The 1902-03 season -- p 19
Everton in the Community -- p 22
- Supporters Clubs in:
  - Mid-Cheshire
  - Staffordshire
  - Wakefield
  - South Wales
  - North Cumbria
- Company Goldrush Scheme
Dave's Diary -- p 23
In the Wings -- p 24
- Treble for Rideout -- Hat-trick v Leeds
- International Calls -- Allen, Branch, O'Toole, Ball
- New Signings -- Five U-14s
- Neil Holmes in Profile -- Youth and A Team Regular
- Reserve Team Appearances -- 1996/97
Girl Talk -- p 27
Off the Park with... Joe Royle -- p 28
Past Masters -- Wing Half-backs -- p 30
- Brian Harris
- Jimmy Gabriel
- Colin Harvey
On the Spot -- Tony Grant -- p 33
Post Bag -- p 34
For the Record -- p 36
Box Office Update -- p 38
Next up... Home & Away -- p 39
Squad Check -- p 40

#12 Everton v Blackburn Rovers -- Wednesday 1 January 1997

Inside Goodison -- p 2
- Andrei's Choice -- Tony Grant
- All roads lead to Goodison Park -- Trek all 92 League grounds
- Price is Right at Everton -- Season Ticket Prices
- Captain Marvel -- Rangers will play in Dave Watson's Testimonial
Royle Review -- p 4
- Joe Royle continues his review of the past year
- The Big Question: Moving from Goodison Park
Half-Time Quiz -- p 5
Agony for Andy -- Hinchcliffe out for the season -- p 7
Off the Park with... Nick Barmby -- p 8
Blackburn -- Profile and Statistics -- p 10
That was the year that was -- Quiz for Everton Experts -- p 14
Connections -- Keith Newton -- p 17
Goodison Gallery -- The tumultuous 1993-94 season -- p 19
Everton in the Community -- p 22
- Supporters Clubs in:
  - Mid-Cheshire
  - Staffordshire
  - Wakefield
Dave's Diary -- p 23
In the Wings -- p 24
- Reserve Report -- Jimmy Gabriel's Analysis
- Youth Review -- John Hurst's Analysis
- Wayne McDermott in Profile -- B Team Regular
- Reserve Team Appearances -- 1996/97
Girl Talk -- p 27
Off the Park with... Dave Watson -- p 28
Goodison Connections -- p 29
- John Bailey
- Fred Pickering
- Terry Darracott
Past Masters -- Inside Forwards -- p 30
- Bobby Collins
- Roy Vernon
- Dennis Stevens
On the Spot -- Neville Southall -- p 33
Post Bag -- p 34
For the Record -- p 36
Box Office Update -- p 38
Next up... Home & Away -- p 39
Squad Check -- p 40

#13 Everton v Swindon Town -- Sunday 5 January 1997

Inside Goodison -- p 2
- Looking for a hat-trick -- Dave Watson, Cup Lifter?
- Surprise, surprise! -- Terry Phelan signs for Everton
Royle Review -- p 4
- Injuries devastate our Christmas
- Terry Phelan joins us
£2,000 Up? -- p 5
- The 50/50 Jackpot Half-Time Draw
Half-Time Quiz -- p 5
Day by Day -- December 21 to 30 -- p 7
Match Action -- p 8
- Leeds
- Wimbledon
Robins in the Park -- Swindon's last two visits -- p 9
Swindon Town -- Profile and Statistics -- p 10
Fans have their say -- Fan Survey 1995/96 -- p 14
Goodison Connections -- p 16
- Steve McMahon
- Mike Walsh
- Paul Rideout
Goodison Gallery -- The 1956-57 season -- p 19
Everton in the Community -- p 22
- Supporters Clubs in:
  - Mid-Cheshire
  - Staffordshire
  - Wakefield
  - South Wales
  - North Cumbria
Dave's Diary -- p 23
In the Wings -- p 24
- Bolton Next -- Youth Cup
- Swindon Connections
- Madrid Mission -- U-13s off to Spain
- Jammie Milligan Profile -- B Team Regular
- Reserve Team Appearances -- 1996/97
Girl Talk -- p 27
Off the Park with... Willie Donachie -- p 28
Past Masters -- Centre-Forwards-- p 30
- Joe Royle
- Bob Latchford
- Graeme Sharp
On the Spot -- Nick Barmby -- p 33
Post Bag -- p 34
For the Record -- p 36
Box Office Update -- p 38
Next up... Home & Away -- p 39
Squad Check -- p 40

#14 Everton v Bradford City -- Saturday 25 January 1997

Inside Goodison -- p 2
- Youngest Evertonians... -- Richard Dunne's home debut
- Teenage Kicks -- Everton's youngest players
- Euro star signs in... -- Claus Thomsen joins Everton
Royle Review -- p 4
- The FA Cup
- Bradford City
Obituaries -- p 5
- Senior Schoolboy Scout -- Arthur Stevens
- Bob Young
Half-Time Quiz -- p 5
Goodison Connections -- p 5
- Albert Geldard
- Stuart McCall
- Eddie Youds
Day by Day -- January 6 to 20 -- p 7
New Kid on the Block -- Richard Dunne -- p 8
Match Action -- p 9
- Swindon Town
Bradford City -- Profile and Statistics -- p 10
Goodison Boot Boys -- p 14
- Duncan Ferguson's Blue Boots
- Alan Ball's White Boots
Toffee Cards -- The Tobacco Years -- p 16
First Time at Goodison -- Andrew Ball -- p 17
Goodison Gallery -- The 1953-54 promotion season -- p 19
Everton in the Community -- p 22
- A Night at the Races
- The Goldrush Nightly Draw
- 50/50 Jackpot Draw
- Xmas Draw Results
Dave's Diary -- p 23
In the Wings -- p 24
- Young Blues Progress in Youth Cup
- Swindon Connections
- Madrid Mission -- U-13s off to Spain
- David Poppleton in Profile -- YTS
- Reserve Team Appearances -- 1996/97
Girl Talk -- p 27
Off the Park with... Paul Rideout -- p 28
Past Masters -- Loyal Servants -- p 30
- Ray Wilson
- Tommy Wright
- Keith Newton
On the Spot -- Marc Hottiger -- p 33
Post Bag -- p 34
For the Record -- p 36
Box Office Update -- p 38
Next up... Home & Away -- p 39
Squad Check -- p 40

#15 Everton v Nottingham Forest -- Saturday 1 February 1997

Inside Goodison -- p 2
- Joe to the Rescue! -- Bournemouth
- Canaries Clash in Replay -- FA Youth Cup
Royle Review -- p 4
- FA Cup exit to Bradford City
Half-Time Quiz -- p 5
Goodison Connections -- p 5
- Asa Hartford
- Henry Newton
- Gary Megson
- Paul Wilkinson
Toffee Pages -- The Post-War Years -- p 7
Off the Park with... Michael Branch -- p 8
Forest -- Profile and Statistics -- p 10
Match Action -- p 14
- Arsenal v Everton
Big Time beckons for Claus -- p 15
Young Blues in Europe -- U-13s -- p 16
First Time at Goodison -- Alison and Catherine Wharton -- p 17
Goodison Gallery -- The precipitous 1988-89 season -- p 19
Everton in the Community -- p 22
- Train with Dave
- True Blue Aussie
Dave's Diary -- p 23
In the Wings -- p 24
- Blues on National Service
- Point for the Reserves
- Michael O'Brien in Profile -- YTS
- Young Blues at Goodison
- Reserve Team Appearances -- 1996/97
Girl Talk -- p 27
Doug's Green, Green Grass of Home -- p 28
- Goodison Park's Head Groundsman Doug Rose is ready to call time on one of the longest careers at Everton...
Past Masters -- Loyal Servants -- p 30
- Sandy Brown
- Mike Trebilcock
- Kevin Richardson
On the Spot -- Paul Rideout -- p 33
Post Bag -- p 34
For the Record -- p 36
Box Office Update -- p 38
Next up... Home & Away -- p 39
Squad Check -- p 40

#16 Everton v Arsenal -- Saturday 1 March 1997

Inside Goodison -- p 2
- The Great Goodison Give and Get!
- Joe's Jersey Royals! -- Jersey XI 1 Everton 10
- Happy Birthday Cyril... -- Cyril Lello, 76
Royle Review -- p 4
- February breaks the losing spell
Half-Time Quiz -- p 5
New Publications -- p 5
- Toffee Cards
- Toffee Pages
Day by Day -- January 29 to February 22 -- p 7
Match Action -- p 8
- Everton 2 Nottingham Forest 0
Tony's Target -- Tony Grant's Injury Problems -- p 9
The Gunners -- Profile and Statistics -- p 10
The School of Science -- Learning through Football-- p 14
The Community Team -- p 15
The E-Files -- U-13s -- p 16
First Time at Goodison -- Duncan Lennard-- p 17
Goodison Gallery -- The 1954-55 season, back in Division 1 -- p 19
Everton in the Community -- p 22
Dave's Diary -- p 23
In the Wings -- p 24
- FA Youth Cup -- out to Norwich
- Jimmy Gabriel on the Reserves defeat to Oldham
- David Williams in Profile -- YTS
Girl Talk -- p 27
Goodison Goodbye to Jimmy Gabriel -- p 28
Past Masters -- Loyal Servants -- p 30
- Jimmy Husband
- Dave Thomas
- Kevin Sheedy
On the Spot -- Terry Phelan -- p 33
Post Bag -- p 34
For the Record -- p 36
Box Office Update -- p 38
Next up... Home & Away -- p 39
Squad Check -- p 40

#17 Everton v Derby County -- Saturday 15 March 1997

Inside Goodison -- p 2
- Own Goal Blues... -- Craig Short
- End of the Road for Goodison Double Act... John Ebbrell leaves
Royle Review -- p 4
- Relegation battle looms...
- Richard Dunne's Irish fling...
Half-Time Quiz -- p 5
The E Files -- p 7
A New Number One... -- Paul Gerrard -- p 8
The Rams -- Profile and Statistics -- p 10
Match Action -- p 14
- Arsenal
- Leeds
News Update -- The Rams -- p 15
Southern Comfort -- Final fling for Everton Ladies -- p 16
Girl Talk -- p 17
Goodison Gallery -- 1972-73; Catterick's last season -- p 19
Everton in the Community -- p 22
Dave's Diary -- p 23
In the Wings -- p 24
- New YTS Intake... Delaney, Wright, Knowles, O'Brein,
  McLeod, Hibbert, Osman, Logan, Dempsey, Howarth, Jeffers
- Delayed-action Blues...
- Carl Regan in Profile...
First Time at Goodison -- Bob Williams -- p 27
Off the Park with... -- Duncan Ferguson -- p 28
Past Masters -- Midfield Managers-- p 30
- Martin Dobson
- Andy King
- Steve McMahon
On the Spot -- Jon O'Connor -- p 33
Post Bag -- p 34
For the Record -- p 36
Box Office Update -- p 38
Next up... Home & Away -- p 39
Squad Check -- p 40

#18 Everton v Manchester United -- Saturday 22 March 1997

Inside Goodison -- p 2
- Fergie's Manchester Record
- Speeding to a New Goal
- Come on the Girls!
- Marc on Target
Royle Review -- p 4
- Win over Derby
Half-Time Quiz -- p 5
Match Action -- p 7
- Everton 1 Derby County 0
Off the Park with -- Terry Phelan -- p 8
United -- Profile and Statistics -- p 10
Far off Fans -- The Great British Evertonian Fan Club -- p 14
Brave Dave -- The day that Dave Hickson gave blood for the Blues -- p 15
Memory Match -- 27 October 1984... Everton v Manchester United -- p 17
Goodison Gallery -- The Royle 1995-96 season -- p 19
Everton in the Community -- p 22
Dave's Diary -- p 23
In the Wings -- p 24
- 1-0 Reserves defeat at Nottingham Forest
- Cables Stretched -- Liverpool Senior Cup
- Youth Date -- Lancashire Youth Cup
- International Calls
- Blues in Europe
Girl Talk -- p 27
With a little help from your friends -- Goal Assists -- p 28
Past Masters -- 1970 Defenders-- p 30
- John Hurst
- Roger Kenyon
- Mike Lyons
On the Spot -- Earl Barrett -- p 33
Post Bag -- p 34
- Hans Fyhrqvist -- First Time at Goodison
For the Record -- p 36
Box Office Update -- p 38
Next up... Home & Away -- p 39
Squad Check -- p 40

#19 Everton v Leicester City -- Wednesday 9 April 1997

Message from the Chairman -- p 2
From the Top -- p 4
- Dave Watson on his new responsibilities
Day by Day -- March 22 to April 2 -- p 7
Match Action -- p 8
- Everton 0 Manchester United 2
Leicester -- Profile and Statistics -- p 10
"There's only one Gary Lineker!" -- p 14
Richard's Goal and a Half -- Richard Dunne's fluke goal in the Reserves -- p 17
Goodison Gallery -- Dave Hickson and the 1952-53 season -- p 19
Everton in the Community -- p 22
In the Wings -- p 24
- Professional Signings -- John O'Toole, Chris Lane
- Watching the World -- Scouting in France
Half-Time Quiz -- p 27
Girl Talk -- p 27
Off the Park with -- Andy Hinchcliffe -- p 28
Past Masters -- 1970 Midfield-- p 30
- Howard Kendall
- Alan Ball
- Alan Whittle
Umbro Tournament at Goodison -- p 33
Post Bag -- p 34
- Tribute to Dave Wright
For the Record -- p 36
Box Office Update -- p 38
Next up... Home & Away -- p 39
Squad Check -- p 40

#20 Everton v Tottenham Hotspur -- Saturday 12 April 1997

Inside Goodison -- p 2
- Joe's Tottenham Spur -- Joe Parkinson
- New Goal for Dave -- Dave Unsworth
- EFC Schools Soccer Camp
From the Top -- p 4
- Dave Watson on his new responsibilities
The Goodison Experience -- Revamped Stadium Tours -- p 7
Match Action -- p 8
- Aston villa 3 Everton 1
Spurs -- Profile and Statistics -- p 10
Nick Barmby on Spurs-- p 14
Memory Match -- Everton 1 Tottenham Hotspur 2, April 3 1985 -- p 17
Goodison Gallery -- Jack Cock and the 1922-23 season -- p 19
Centre Spread -- Radio Merseyside, and Duncan McKenzie
Everton in the Community -- p 22
Feast of Stevens -- Gary and Trevor, and Spurs -- p 23
In the Wings -- p 24
- Super- Dan! -- Danny Cadamarteri
- Home Comfort for Young Blues -- Lancashire Youth Cup
- French Polish
Girl Talk -- p 27
Off the Park with -- Jon O'Connor -- p 28
Past Masters -- 1970's Full-backs-- p 30
- Terry Darracott
- Mike Bernard
- Mike Pejic
On the Spot -- Duncan Ferguson -- p 33
Post Bag -- p 34
For the Record -- p 36
Box Office Update -- p 38
Next up... Home & Away -- p 39
Squad Check -- p 40

#21 Everton v Liverpool -- Wednesday 16 April 1997

Inside Goodison -- p 2
- Thirty-Something Southall -- Nev's Derby Record
- World Beater -- Nev in the sights of Ian Rush
From the Top -- p 4
- Dave Watson on the derby atmosphere
The E-Files -- p 7
The Road to Recovery -- Attendances booming -- p 8
Barnes Bust-up -- John Barnes and Joe Parkinson -- p 9
Liverpool -- Profile and Statistics -- p 10
Derby Doubles -- p 14
- Gary Ablett, Peter Beardsley, David Burrows, Edgar Chadwick, Dick Forshaw, David Johnson, Tosh Johnson, Steve McMahon, Bill Lacey
Derby Managers -- p 15
Memory Match -- Everton 4 Liverpool 4, 20 February 1991 -- p 17
Goodison Gallery -- Catterick's team of the 1968-69 season -- p 19
Centre Spread -- Spring/Summer Merchandise Catalogue
Everton in the Community -- p 22
Match Action -- Everton 1 Tottenham Hotspur 0 -- p 22
In the Wings -- p 24
- The Hills of Wales... -- John Hills
- Danny at the Double... -- Danny Cadamarteri
- End of the Road... -- The A-team
Girl Talk -- p 27
Off the Park with -- Earl Barrett -- p 28
Past Masters -- Goalkeepers -- p 30
- George Wood
- Jim McDonagh
- Neville Southall
Phelan Fine! -- Terry Phelan's debut derby -- p 33
Post Bag -- p 34
For the Record -- p 36
Box Office Update -- p 38
Next up... Home & Away -- p 39
Squad Check -- p 40

#22 Everton v Chelsea -- Saturday 11 May 1997

Inside Goodison -- p 2
- A message from the Chairman -- Peter Johnson
- A Fond Farewell-- Gordon Watson
From the Top -- p 4
- Dave Watson wants a win today
A Tower of Strength -- Rupert's Tower -- p 5
Day by Day -- April 16 to May 3 -- p 7
The Young Guns -- p 8
- Michael Ball
- Michael Branch
- Richard Dunne
Chelsea -- Profile and Statistics -- p 10
Match Action -- p 14
- Everton 1 Liverpool 1
- West Ham United 2 Everton 2
Goodison Connections -- p 15
- Duncan McKenzie
- Tommy Lawton
- Graham Stuart
Looking after Number One? -- Nev on the new rules affecting Goalkeepers -- p 17
Goodison Gallery -- The 1928-29 season's fall from the top -- p 19
Centre Spread -- Blue Watch: Seasonal Membership 97/98
Everton in the Community -- p 22
In the Wings -- p 24
- Jon O'Connor set to return
- Lancashire Youth Cup Semi-final loss
- Home reserves loss to Tranmere
Girl Talk -- p 27
Player of the Year -- Gary Speed -- p 28
Past Masters -- Midfielders-- p 30
- Dave Clements
- Bryan Hamilton
- Asa Hartford
Deifying Duncan -- Duncan Ferguson's derby performance -- p 33
Post Bag -- p 34
For the Record -- p 36
Box Office Update -- p 38
Next up... Home & Away -- p 39
Squad Check -- p 40

	Team	Pld	GD	Pts
10	Crystal Palace	11	5	17
11	Brighton	11	2	16
12	Brentford	11	0	16
13	Everton	11	-1	15
14	Newcastle	11	-3	12
15	Fulham	11	-4	11
16	Leeds	11	-10	11

Everton Programmes, 1996-97

#1 Everton v Newcastle United -- Saturday 17 August 1996

#2 Everton v Aston Villa -- Wednesday 4 September 1996

#3 Everton v Middlesbrough -- Saturday 14 September 1996

#4 Everton v York City -- Wednesday 18 September 1996

#5 Everton v Sheffield Wednesday -- Saturday 28 September 1996

#6 Everton v West Ham United -- Saturday 12 October 1996

#7 Everton v Coventry City -- Monday 4 November 1996

#8 Everton v Southampton -- Saturday 16 November 1996

#9 Everton v Sunderland -- Saturday 30 November 1996

#10 Everton v Leeds United -- Saturday 21 December 1996

#11 Everton v Wimbledon -- Saturday 28 December 1996

#12 Everton v Blackburn Rovers -- Wednesday 1 January 1997

#13 Everton v Swindon Town -- Sunday 5 January 1997

#14 Everton v Bradford City -- Saturday 25 January 1997

#15 Everton v Nottingham Forest -- Saturday 1 February 1997

#16 Everton v Arsenal -- Saturday 1 March 1997

#17 Everton v Derby County -- Saturday 15 March 1997

#18 Everton v Manchester United -- Saturday 22 March 1997

#19 Everton v Leicester City -- Wednesday 9 April 1997

#20 Everton v Tottenham Hotspur -- Saturday 12 April 1997

#21 Everton v Liverpool -- Wednesday 16 April 1997

#22 Everton v Chelsea -- Saturday 11 May 1997

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