query: who is the owner of everton football club

pos: Everton F.C. as a source of capital for new player acquisitions. Goodison Park is secured as collateral. On 27 February 2016, it was announced that Farhad Moshiri would buy a 49.9% stake in the club. Figures taken from 2013–14 accounts. Commencing in the 2017–18 season, Everton's shirts are sponsored by SportPesa. Previous sponsors include Chang Beer (2004–17) Hafnia (1979–85), NEC (1985–95), Danka (1995–97), one2one (1997–2002) and Kejian (2002–04). For the 2008–09 season, Everton sold junior replica jerseys without the current name or logo of its main sponsor Chang beer, which followed a recommendation from the Portman Group that alcoholic brand names be

pos: Keith R. Harris clubs. That year, he advised on the sale of Fulham Football Club by Fayed to Shahid Khan, the US billionaire. Khan is the owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars American Football franchise, which he purchased in 2011, having made his estimated £1.7bn fortune in the manufacture of car parts. He has subsequently advised on several transactions including where an investment by a group of US private equity investors was made into Crystal Palace Football Club, the sale of Swansea City AFC to a number of US private individuals and the sale of a large minority stake in Everton to Farhad Moshiri

neg: Liverpool F.C. and John Houlding, club president and owner of the land at Anfield. After eight years at the stadium, Everton relocated to Goodison Park in 1892 and Houlding founded Liverpool F.C. to play at Anfield. Originally named "Everton F.C. and Athletic Grounds Ltd" (Everton Athletic for short), the club became Liverpool F.C. in March 1892 and gained official recognition three months later, after The Football Association refused to recognise the club as Everton. The team won the Lancashire League in its début season, and joined the Football League Second Division at the start of the 1893–94 season. After finishing in first

neg: Everton, Liverpool three homes were located in Anfield including Stanley Park and since 1892 at Goodison Park in the area of Walton. In addition, Everton Cemetery is also not located in Everton, it lies further north-east in the district of Fazakerley. The football club Liverpool F.C. was originally founded as "Everton Football Club and Athletic Ground Company, Ltd" or "Everton Athletic", on 26 January 1892, as a consequence of the Everton F.C split that resulted in Everton F.C's move to Goodison Park in 1892. The former Evertonians who founded "Everton Athletic" to play at Anfield renamed the club Liverpool F.C. on 3

neg: Everton de Viña del Mar Everton Shareholders' Association unveiled a joint war memorial at Goodison Park commemorating members of both clubs who gave their lives in the World Wars. Everton de Viña del Mar Everton de Viña del Mar is a Chilean football club based in the city of Viña del Mar. The club was founded 24 June 1909 after a group of Anglo-Chilean teenagers formed a football club and named it after the English team Everton that had just made a pioneering visit to South America. The club are nicknamed "Ruleteros" or the roulette players in English, after Viña del Mar's status as a

neg: Everton F.C. with disabilities. EitC represents the club in the European Multisport Club Association. Everton have a link with Republic of Ireland football academy Ballyoulster United based in Celbridge, Canada's Ontario Soccer Association, and the Football Association of Thailand where they have a competition named the Chang-Everton cup which local schoolboys compete for. The club also have a football academy in Limassol, Cyprus and a partnership agreement with American club Pittsburgh Riverhounds. The club also owned and operated a professional basketball team, by the name of Everton Tigers, who competed in the elite British Basketball League. The team was launched in the

neg: History of Everton F.C. History of Everton F.C. Everton Football Club have a long and detailed history. The club's roots loosely lie with a Methodist New Connexion congregation who had a chapel on the corner of Breckfield Road North and St. Domingo Vale in Everton, Liverpool. Initially formed as St. Domingo FC, named after the location of the chapel, the football team was renamed Everton in 1878 after the district of Everton. Since then Everton have had a successful history winning the Cup Winners' Cup, the league title nine times and the FA Cup five times. They are the only club to have played

neg: Everton, Liverpool the former indoor market. The book "Her Benny" by Silas Hocking was mainly set in Everton and dealt with child poverty in the early 1900s. The football club Everton F.C. is named after the area, St. Domingo Methodist Chapel was in Everton; St. Domingo FC being the original name of the club. The district is also the location of a building on the club's crest, Everton Lock-Up, known locally as Prince Rupert's Tower. Barker and Dobson, a local sweet manufacturer, introduced "Everton Mints" to honour Everton Football Club. Ironically, Everton F.C. have never actually played in the area. Their first

neg: Everton F.C. supporters Everton F.C. supporters Everton Football Club are an association football team based in Liverpool, England. Everton have a large fanbase by virtue of being an original founder member of The Football League and contesting more seasons in the top flight than any other club. For the first nine seasons in the football league Everton had the highest average league attendances of any team in England. Recently the club has averaged around 36,000-38,000 in league games at Goodison Park which has a capacity of 39,572. This is despite having the most obstructed views and poor sight lines in the Premier League.

neg: Everton F.C. Everton F.C. Everton Football Club () is a football club in Liverpool, England, that competes in the Premier League, the top flight of English football. The club have competed in the top division for a record 116 seasons, missing the top division only four times (1930–31 and three consecutive seasons starting with 1951–52) since The Football League was created in 1888. Everton have won 15 major trophies: the League Championship nine times (fourth most as of 2017–18), the FA Cup five times (ninth most) and the UEFA Cup Winners Cup once. Formed in 1878, Everton were founding members of The

neg: Everton L.F.C. Everton L.F.C. Everton Ladies Football Club are a women's association football team from the city of Liverpool, who compete in the FA WSL 1, the first division of women's football in England. Formed in 1983 as Hoylake W.F.C., they are now part of Everton F.C. but play their home games at Haig Avenue in Southport. The team have won the Premier League National Division once, the Premier League Cup once, and the FA Women's Cup twice. The club started life as Hoylake WFC in 1983. They merged with Dolphins YC to become Leasowe, then added Pacific to their title in

neg: Liverpool F.C. league record by opponent Liverpool F.C. league record by opponent Liverpool Football Club is an English association football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside, which competes in the top tier of English football, for the 2018–19 season. The club was formed in 1892 following a disagreement between the board of Everton and club president John Houlding, who owned the club's ground, Anfield. The dispute over rent resulted in Everton leaving Anfield for Goodison Park, which left Houlding with an empty stadium. Not content for his ground to lay idle, he created his own club: Liverpool. Liverpool joined the Lancashire League on their foundation before the

neg: Everton de Viña del Mar Everton de Viña del Mar Everton de Viña del Mar is a Chilean football club based in the city of Viña del Mar. The club was founded 24 June 1909 after a group of Anglo-Chilean teenagers formed a football club and named it after the English team Everton that had just made a pioneering visit to South America. The club are nicknamed "Ruleteros" or the roulette players in English, after Viña del Mar's status as a gambling resort. Everton is Chile's sixth most successful team, having won the national title 4 times, an achievement shared with both Audax Italiano and

neg: Everton F.C. supporters my second team after Spurs." Everton fans have featured in a variety television shows and films. Everton F.C. supporters Everton Football Club are an association football team based in Liverpool, England. Everton have a large fanbase by virtue of being an original founder member of The Football League and contesting more seasons in the top flight than any other club. For the first nine seasons in the football league Everton had the highest average league attendances of any team in England. Recently the club has averaged around 36,000-38,000 in league games at Goodison Park which has a capacity of 39,572.

neg: Everton F.C. official match took place in 1879. In 1882, a man named J. Cruitt donated land at Priory Road which became the club's home. In 1884 Everton became tenants at Anfield, which was owned by John Orrell, a land owner who was a friend of Everton F.C. member John Houlding. Orrell lent Anfield to the club in exchange for a small rent. Houlding purchased the land from Orrell in 1885 and effectively became Everton's landlord by charging the club rent, which increased from £100 to £240 a year by 1888 – and was still rising until Everton left the ground in

neg: Michael Dunford Michael Dunford Michael John Dunford is a football administrator, who is currently Chief Executive at Plymouth Argyle Football Club. His first role in football came as General Manager of Derby County, a role he was at from July 1992 until 5 November 1994. On 11 November 1994 Dunford was appointed as Everton's club secretary. At Everton he was promoted from within to the role of Chief Executive in 1999. In 2004 Dunford left Everton and became CEO of Plymouth Argyle, a role he remained at until 2009. From there he became CEO at then Premier League club Birmingham City in

neg: Marcel Brands moved to PSV in 2010 to improve the club's transfer strategy and youth development. He would spend eight years with the club, in which time they won three Eredivisie titles, three Johan Cruyff Shields and one KNVB Cup. In May 2018 he joined English club Everton, replacing Steve Walsh as their director of Football. Marcel Brands Marcel Brands is a Dutch former professional footballer who is currently the Director of Football at English club Everton. Born in 's-Hertogenbosch, Brands started his playing career at local club FC Den Bosch. He also played for NAC Breda and Feyenoord, and made over

neg: Bootle F.C. Bootle F.C. Bootle Football Club is an English football club based in Bootle, Merseyside. The club are members of the and play at New Bucks Park. The original Bootle F.C. were formed in 1879 and played their first fixture in 1880 on Hawthorne Road, adjacent to Bootle Cricket Club. The club were Everton F.C.'s main rivals and competed with Everton for the prestigious place in the newly formed Football League. Because only one club per area were permitted to join, Bootle narrowly lost out, despite the fact that in the run up to the decision Everton were banned from the

neg: 2010–11 Everton F.C. season 2010–11 Everton F.C. season The 2010–11 season of Everton F.C. was Everton's 19th season in the Premier League and 57th consecutive season in the top division of English football. It was also Everton's 112th season of league football and 114th season in all competitions. The club began their pre-season friendly schedule on 10 July 2010 with a 3-match tour of Australia. Also, for the first time in club history, Everton played against and defeated their namesake, Chilean club Everton de Viña del Mar, 2–0 in a friendly at Goodison Park. The club entered the Football League Cup in the Second

neg: Everton L.F.C. announced that they would play the first half of the season at Merseyrail Community Stadium. "For a detailed international record see English women's football clubs in international competitions" Everton L.F.C. Everton Ladies Football Club are a women's association football team from the city of Liverpool, who compete in the FA WSL 1, the first division of women's football in England. Formed in 1983 as Hoylake W.F.C., they are now part of Everton F.C. but play their home games at Haig Avenue in Southport. The team have won the Premier League National Division once, the Premier League Cup once, and the

neg: Cornelius Lysaght In the 1990s he appeared on BBC Radio 1 as the voice of Mark and Lard's daily competition feature "Dobbins or Bobbins". He has written for the "London Evening Standard", "Horse and Hound" magazine, "The Sunday Mirror", Owner Breeder magazine,"The Times", "The Guardian", "Radio Times" and for the BBC website. His first book World Racecourses (Collins) was published in October 2018. He is a supporter of Everton Football Club. and has been owner or joint owner of a number of racehorses trained by Mrs S C Bradburne, Nick Alexander, A Balding and M D Hammond. Cornelius Lysaght Cornelius Lysaght (

neg: William Brown (footballer, born 1865) outside-left. Everton lost 2-1. Everton finished eighth in the League Scoring 35 goals, the second lowest tally by a League team in that first season. Brown was not retained for the 1889-1890 season and disappears from the records. William Brown (footballer, born 1865) William Brown was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Everton. Brown was a reserve outside-left at Everton during the inaugural Football League season. He was signed between 1887 and 1888 from Stanley (Liverpool) Football Club. He played six times mainly at outside-left. Outside-left was one of three problem forward positions for Everton and

neg: David Marsh (golfer) Great Britain and Ireland team in 1971. He went on to captain the team in 1973 and 1975. Marsh became the Chairman of Everton Football Club in 1991 succeeding Philip Carter. Whilst in this position he courted with controversy over his appointment of Mike Walker. He was succeeded by Peter Johnson in 1994. David Marsh (golfer) Dr David Max Marsh, MBE (born April 1934) is a former amateur golfer who is better known as a former Chairman of Everton Football Club. Marsh was named captain of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews in 1990, having previously been

neg: History of Liverpool F.C. (1892–1959) tail off mid-season, and after a defeat to Huddersfield Town, Taylor resigned. The man who replaced him was Huddersfield's manager, Bill Shankly. History of Liverpool F.C. (1892–1959) The history of Liverpool Football Club from 1892 to 1959 covers the period from the club's foundation, through their first period of success from 1900 to the 1920s, to the appointment of Bill Shankly as manager. Liverpool Football Club was formed on 15 March 1892 following a disagreement between the directors of Everton Football Club and its president, John Houlding, who owned the club's ground, Anfield. A dispute over rent resulted in Everton

neg: Alec Dick (footballer) for the 1889-1890 season and left the club in April 1889. He never played top-flight football again. He died in 1925 at the age 49/50. Alec Dick (footballer) Alexander Dick, known as Alec Dick, was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League for Everton. Dick looked like becoming the established right-back for Everton during the inaugural Football League season. He was signed by a local club, Kilmarnock Athletic in 1884. He then moved South to England and signed for Stanley (Liverpool) F.C. in 1885. He was discovered by Everton and signed by them in August 1886. Before the

neg: Liverpool One such as 3, Adidas, AllSaints, Ann Summers, The Body Shop, Disney Store, Game, Gap, HMV, Hollister Co., Mango, Monsoon, Phones4u, Pull and Bear, Republic, SportsDirect.com, Vodafone, Zara and Zara Home. Liverpool Football Club opened their second club shop in Liverpool city centre on South John Street, whilst Everton Football Club also opened up a new club shop on the street named 'Everton Two', chosen so that the store's address, "Everton Two, Liverpool ONE", would resemble a football scoreline. The 'Leisure Level' of the South John Street district is home to the Odeon multiplex cinema alongside a number of restaurants, including

neg: Danielle Turner Danielle Turner Danielle "Dan" Turner is an English football defender who plays for Everton. Turner began her football training at the Everton Ladies Centre of Excellence. In 2012, Turner secured a loan move with Icelandic side, Stjarnan of the Úrvalsdeild kvenna. Turner featured for a successful stint with the Icelandic club who won the Women's Cup and the Supercup during the 2012 season. In 2013, Turner would help Stjarnan win the league, the Icelandic League Cup Women A, and finish as runners-up in the Supercup. By the 2013 season, Turner would return to Everton L.F.C. and begin to regularly feature

neg: History of Everton F.C. 1950 losing to Liverpool and 1953, losing to Bolton Wanderers 4–3. The 1960s is regarded by many fans as the golden era of Everton Football Club. During this period they won the League Championship and Charity Shield twice (1963 and 1970 for both), and FA Cup once (1966). After the barren period of the 1950s, Harry Catterick took charge of the Everton in 1961. The team were soon to be dubbed the "School of Science" after their methodical approach in the tradition of the Everton team in the 1920s who were first given this name. Their football was inventive and

neg: Peter Trembling and Ben at rugby for Derby RUFC. Peter Trembling Peter Trembling is the former owner of Notts County football club. He purchased the club in December 2009 for a nominal amount from Munto Finance. He sold the club to a consortium of buyers from Lincoln. Previously he had worked at MBNA as head of sport. He later moved to Everton F.C. as commercial department head before moving to Notts County as Chief Executive. He currently coaches the Sandiacre U15's team and captains the 1st XI at Bramcote Cricket Club. Peter also has two sons, Jake and Ben, both playing at

neg: Peter Trembling Peter Trembling Peter Trembling is the former owner of Notts County football club. He purchased the club in December 2009 for a nominal amount from Munto Finance. He sold the club to a consortium of buyers from Lincoln. Previously he had worked at MBNA as head of sport. He later moved to Everton F.C. as commercial department head before moving to Notts County as Chief Executive. He currently coaches the Sandiacre U15's team and captains the 1st XI at Bramcote Cricket Club. Peter also has two sons, Jake and Ben, both playing at high levels in sport. Jake in hockey,

neg: Danielle Turner departing Michelle Hinnigan. Turner has represented England at the U-19 and U-23 levels. Stjarnan Everton Individual Danielle Turner Danielle "Dan" Turner is an English football defender who plays for Everton. Turner began her football training at the Everton Ladies Centre of Excellence. In 2012, Turner secured a loan move with Icelandic side, Stjarnan of the Úrvalsdeild kvenna. Turner featured for a successful stint with the Icelandic club who won the Women's Cup and the Supercup during the 2012 season. In 2013, Turner would help Stjarnan win the league, the Icelandic League Cup Women A, and finish as runners-up in the

neg: Gwladys Street's Hall of Fame Gwladys Street's Hall of Fame Gwladys Street's Hall of Fame celebrates the men who have contributed to the history of English football club Everton. Everton's ground, Goodison Park, is on Gwladys Street in Walton, Liverpool. The Hall of Fame was conceived by David France and inaugurated in 1996. Initial inclusion was decided by a panel of players, journalists, shareholders and season-ticket holders who assessed the accomplishments of the candidates during their careers at Everton. It began with 75 players and five club officials. Additional members have been elected by Everton supporters via annual postal ballots and internet polls. The Hall

neg: William Brown (footballer, born 1865) William Brown (footballer, born 1865) William Brown was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Everton. Brown was a reserve outside-left at Everton during the inaugural Football League season. He was signed between 1887 and 1888 from Stanley (Liverpool) Football Club. He played six times mainly at outside-left. Outside-left was one of three problem forward positions for Everton and probably explains why Everton struggled to score goals in the 1888-1889 season. James Costley was injured after a 6-2 home win over Derby County. On 3 November 1888 Bolton Wanderers were the visitors to Anfield and this match

neg: History of Liverpool F.C. (1892–1959) having failed, the directors decided to leave Anfield and find another ground, leaving Houlding with an empty stadium. His response was to form a new football club to occupy the stadium. He attempted to retain the team name "Everton" by registering the name "Everton Football Club and Athletic Grounds Company, Limited" with Companies House, but the Football League decided that the name belonged to the departed Everton club, which acquired new premises at Goodison Park. Houlding therefore adopted the name "Liverpool Football Club" for his new venture. Having established his new club, Houlding applied for membership of the First Division

neg: 2014–15 Everton F.C. season 2014–15 Everton F.C. season The 2014–15 season was Everton's 23rd season in the Premier League and 61st consecutive season in the top division of English football. It is also Everton's 115th season of league football and 118th season in all competitions. The club finished fifth in the previous campaign to qualify for the Europa League, which saw Everton play in Europe for the first time since the 2009–10 season. On 30 July 2014, the club signed Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku for a club record £28 million. On 8 July, Everton signed Gareth Barry on a three-year contract after the midfielder

neg: 2014–15 Everton F.C. season 18 June 2014 at 9am. 2014–15 Everton F.C. season The 2014–15 season was Everton's 23rd season in the Premier League and 61st consecutive season in the top division of English football. It is also Everton's 115th season of league football and 118th season in all competitions. The club finished fifth in the previous campaign to qualify for the Europa League, which saw Everton play in Europe for the first time since the 2009–10 season. On 30 July 2014, the club signed Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku for a club record £28 million. On 8 July, Everton signed Gareth Barry on a

neg: Everton F.C. club established the inaugural list in 2000 and a new inductee is announced every season. At the start of the 2003–04 season, as part of the club's official celebration of their 125th anniversary, supporters cast votes to determine the greatest ever Everton team. A number of Everton players have been inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame: The Football League 100 Legends is a list of "100 legendary football players" produced by The Football League in 1998 to celebrate the 100th season of League football. "As of 31 May 2018" Everton F.C. is a limited company with the board

neg: Mersey Tigers club throughout the previous season, which resulted in the Tigers becoming the first club to complete an entire season without a single victory. The Everton Tigers was officially presented as the 12th member of the British Basketball League on 19 June 2007, after a professional basketball franchise was awarded to the city of Liverpool based on a sound business plan, community focus and their association with a Premier League football club. The club was part of Bill Kenwright's Everton F.C. organisation, who became the fifth football club in the history of British basketball to field a basketball team, following in

neg: Alec Dick (footballer) Alec Dick (footballer) Alexander Dick, known as Alec Dick, was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League for Everton. Dick looked like becoming the established right-back for Everton during the inaugural Football League season. He was signed by a local club, Kilmarnock Athletic in 1884. He then moved South to England and signed for Stanley (Liverpool) F.C. in 1885. He was discovered by Everton and signed by them in August 1886. Before the Football League era he played 81 times for Everton. He made his FA Cup debut against Bolton Wanderers in October 1887. Dick was the first

neg: The Kirkby Project result of planning permission being given for a retail park being given on what is currently public land: ""Given that Everton Football Club is a private company and not a community facility owned by the community, it seems to me that what really lies beneath this proposal is arguably nothing other than State aid to Everton Football Club."" Knowsley Council announced that they are looking to brand itself as the 'home' of Everton F.C., to help boost the national profile of Knowsley. "7.12 If Kirkby and Knowsley became the home and 'partner' of Everton F.C., the borough would be in

neg: Everton F.C. Final. "The Boys in Blue", released in 1984, peaked at number 82. The following year the club scored their biggest hit when "Here We Go" peaked at 14. In 1986 the club released "Everybody's Cheering the Blues" which reached number 83. "All Together Now", a reworking of a song by Merseyside band The Farm, was released for the 1995 FA Cup Final and reached number 27. When the club next reached the 2009 FA Cup Final, the tradition had passed into history and no song was released. Everton F.C. Everton Football Club () is a football club in Liverpool, England,

neg: History of Everton F.C. Houlding to negotiate on the combined Anfield and Orrell's land rent of £370 or the purchase of both, but were told the rental fee was non-negotiable. Houlding refused to give Everton FC a contractual rental lease. Houlding attempted to hijack the club by incorporating another company, "The Everton Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited" in January 1892. and seeking to get it registered as the official club in March 1892. Everton were still occupying and playing at Anfield, and Houlding sought to take over Everton's fixtures and position in the Football League. The Football Council would not recognise Houlding's new

neg: History of Liverpool F.C. (1892–1959) History of Liverpool F.C. (1892–1959) The history of Liverpool Football Club from 1892 to 1959 covers the period from the club's foundation, through their first period of success from 1900 to the 1920s, to the appointment of Bill Shankly as manager. Liverpool Football Club was formed on 15 March 1892 following a disagreement between the directors of Everton Football Club and its president, John Houlding, who owned the club's ground, Anfield. A dispute over rent resulted in Everton moving to Goodison Park, which left Houlding with an empty stadium. Thus, he founded Liverpool F.C., and they joined the Lancashire League.

neg: Siri Worm Siri Worm Siri Worm (born 20 April 1992) is a Dutch football defender who plays for FA WSL club Everton and the senior Netherlands women's national football team. Worm emerged from the youth academy of FC Twente. After several seasons as a reserve or utility player, she secured a place in the team at left back during the 2012–13 season, during which FC Twente were league champions and qualified for the UEFA Women's Champions League. FC Twente qualified for the Champions League 3 more times during Worm's tenure with the club. Worm transferred to Everton in July 2017, part of

neg: Peter Corr Corr, who played Gaelic football as a youth, played soccer for his hometown club Dundalk before signing for Preston N.E. in April 1947 for a fee of £2,500. However his appearances for Preston were limited by the form of Tom Finney and he only made three league appearances for Preston before joining Everton in August 1948. He made his league debut for Everton against Stoke City in September 1948. While at Everton he made 24 appearances and scored 2 goals. His teammates at the club included fellow Irish internationals Peter Farrell, Tommy Eglington and Alex Stevenson, and future Everton manager

neg: Siri Worm minutes. Dutch Seniour Team Siri Worm Siri Worm (born 20 April 1992) is a Dutch football defender who plays for FA WSL club Everton and the senior Netherlands women's national football team. Worm emerged from the youth academy of FC Twente. After several seasons as a reserve or utility player, she secured a place in the team at left back during the 2012–13 season, during which FC Twente were league champions and qualified for the UEFA Women's Champions League. FC Twente qualified for the Champions League 3 more times during Worm's tenure with the club. Worm transferred to Everton in

neg: Oumar Niasse Oumar Niasse El Hadji Baye Oumar Niasse (born 18 April 1990) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Everton and the Senegal national team. Niasse has played top-flight football in Senegal, Norway, Turkey, Russia and England. He won the 2011 Senegal Premier League with Ouakam and scored in Lokomotiv Moscow's win in the 2015 Russian Cup Final. He signed for Everton for a £13.5 million transfer fee in 2016. Niasse made his full international debut for Senegal in 2013. Born in Ouakam, Dakar Department, Niasse began his football career with hometown club US

neg: Charlie Parry was later to become secretary of the Football Association of Wales and an international referee) who signed him for the Chester St Oswalds club. Parry soon came to the attention of Everton who were keen to sign him, but initially Parry was reluctant to move to the English club saying that he was worried that he was "not class enough". Despite this, Parry was persuaded and signed for Everton in the spring of 1889. His first appearance for Everton came in a friendly against Witton on 8 April, when he scored the final goal in a 4–1 victory. According to

neg: John McKenna interest in sports, particularly rugby, as well as football and shooting sports. He helped form a regimental rugby club and joined the West Lancashire County Rugby Football Union. McKenna met the founder of Liverpool Football Club John Houlding, who invited him to Anfield to watch his Everton team play. He remained with Houlding after Everton left Anfield for Goodison Park. Houlding was a major driving force for Liverpool throughout the early years, and he used his connections to look for players in Glasgow. His team was known as the "Team of Macs" due to the number of players with "Mc"

neg: Kevin Ratcliffe avoid relegation from the Football League on the final day of the 1999–2000 season at Chester City's expense. The highlight of his tenure was a January 2003 FA Cup third round victory over his old club Everton, who were doing well in the Premiership at the time. Everton manager David Moyes was a former "Shrewsbury" player. But a disastrous run after this saw Shrewsbury Town relegated to the Football Conference after 53 years in the Football League. Ratcliffe left the club within days, stating that he had to take the blame for Shrewsbury Town's downfall as he had brought in

neg: Armagh City F.C. Armagh City F.C. Armagh City Football Club is an intermediate, Northern Irish football club playing in the NIFL Premier Intermediate League. The club was founded in 1964 as Milford Everton in the village of Milford, just outside Armagh city. The original name was in honour of the founders' favourite English team, Everton. Milford was the village were the penalty kick was first introduced in 1890 when local goalkeeper William McCrum suggested a way to combat illegal challenges near to goal. Milford Everton eventually bought and refurbished the McCrum Institute in the early 1980s as they strove to improve facilities for

neg: Jose Baxter for ecstasy, which he claimed was ingested in a spiked drink. He was suspended by his club again in February 2016. He was subsequently released in May 2016. On 27 January 2017, Baxter was handed a lifeline by former club Everton who offered him a 12-month contract which would begin when his year-long suspension from football ended on 1 July 2017. Despite not making an appearance for the Everton first team, he played 10 games for Everton U23s over the course of the season, assisting two goals. He was released by Everton at the end of the 2017–18 season. On

neg: Marouane Fellaini Marouane Fellaini Marouane Fellaini-Bakkioui (born 22 November 1987) is a Belgian professional football player who plays as a midfielder for club Manchester United and the Belgium national team. Born in Etterbeek to Moroccan parents, Fellaini played youth football for Anderlecht, R.A.E.C. Mons, Royal Francs Borains and Charleroi S.C. before joining Standard Liège. After winning the Belgian First Division and the Ebony Shoe as a Liège player, he moved to England to join Everton. At Everton, he was the club's Young Player of the Season for 2008–09, when the club were losing finalists in the FA Cup. After five years at

neg: Alan Harper (footballer) was employed as a scout by Premier League side Bolton Wanderers who were looking for a number of former professionals to head their recruitment drive led by former Everton manager Colin Harvey. In October 2010 he left Bolton to join first club Liverpool and was given a senior role under then Reds manager Roy Hodgson. Alan Harper (footballer) Alan Harper (born 1 November 1960, in Liverpool) is an English former professional football player who played in the Football League and Premier League for Everton, Sheffield Wednesday, Manchester City, Luton Town, Burnley and Cardiff City. Harper is best remembered for playing

neg: 2000–01 Everton F.C. season is a rewriting of history. We have been in managed and under-financed decline since 1970.” "Everton's score comes first" 2000–01 Everton F.C. season During the 2000–01 English football season, Everton competed in the FA Premier League. The 2000-01 season saw a major step back for Everton and the club once again fell into a relegation battle, not helped by long-term injuries to several key players. In March 2000 American cable television provider NTL approached the club with a view to purchasing a 9.9% stake in the club. Everton expected to announce a deal before the beginning of the 2000-01 season,

neg: The Kirkby Project many others believe the stadium will be a catalyst for Kirkby's regeneration. At an open meeting for Evertonians on 10 March 2007, a movement named Keep Everton In Our City (KEIOC) was inaugurated, with the stated aim of preventing Everton Football Club moving to a site that they did not feel was adequate for a Premier league football club for varying reasons. Liverpool Council Leader, Liberal Democrat Warren Bradley, was in attendance and stated that the City Council have a strong desire to keep Everton Football Club within the city. He and Joe Anderson, leader of the opposition Labour group,

neg: Andy Spence Andy Spence Andy Spence is an English football manager who last managed Everton L.F.C.. The first position Spence held with Everton was a stint as director of the Everton Centre of Excellence, which is an academy program tasked with training girls between the ages of Under-9s through Under-17s. By 2004, Spence began his Everton managing career as an assistant to Mo Marley. During his time as an assistant, Spence helped the club win the 2008 League Cup and the 2010 FA Cup. On 14 November 2012 Marley stepped down at the end of the last campaign, naming Spence as the

neg: Everton F.C. calling a meeting with Everton F.C. The plan was to assess some suitable sites short listed within the city boundary. However, the amended plan was also not successful. The Liverpool City Council Regeneration and Transport Select Committee meeting on 10 February 2011 featured a proposal to open the Bootle Branch line using "Liverpool Football Club and Everton Football Club as priorities, as economic enablers of the project". This proposal would place both football clubs on a rapid transit Merseyrail line that would circle the city and ease transport access. In September 2014 the club, working with the Liverpool City Council

neg: John Ebbrell John Ebbrell John Keith Ebbrell (born 1 October 1969 in Bromborough, Cheshire) is an English former professional footballer who is currently assistant manager of the Under-23's side at Premier League club Everton FC. Ebbrell signed schoolboy forms for Everton aged 12. Everton proposed Ebbrell attend trials for the first intake of the FA/GM National Football School at Lilleshall in 1984. The trials were successful and he went on to captain the England schoolboys teams at various age levels. Shortly after graduating he signed professional forms for Everton in 1986 and was quickly fast-tracked by Howard Kendall to regularly train with

neg: Kevin Reeves Kevin Reeves Kevin Philip Reeves (born 20 October 1957) is the Chief Scout at Everton football club. He is an English retired football forward, born in Burley, Hampshire, who scored 103 goals from 333 appearances in the Football League playing for Bournemouth, Norwich City, Manchester City and Burnley, and was capped twice by England at full international level. As of 4 July 2013, he is Everton F.C.'s head scout. Reeves started his career as an apprentice with A.F.C. Bournemouth. He made his League debut in the 1974–75 season, and played 63 games before John Bond signed him for Norwich City

neg: Arsenal F.C. league record by opponent competition is Manchester United, who they first met in the 1894–95 Football League season; the 81 defeats from 196 meetings is more than they have lost against any other club. Liverpool have drawn 50 league encounters with Arsenal, more than any other club. Arsenal have recorded more league victories against Everton than against any other club, having beaten them 95 times out of 193 attempts. General Specific Arsenal F.C. league record by opponent Arsenal Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Holloway, London. The club was formed in Woolwich in 1886 as Royal Arsenal before it

neg: Goodison Park Everton moved to nearby Anfield Road, a site where proper covered stands were built. Everton played at the Anfield ground from 1884 until 1892. During this time the club turned professional and entered teams in the FA Cup. They became founding members of the Football League and won their first championship at the ground in 1890–91. Anfield's capacity grew to over 20,000 and the club hosted an international match between England and Ireland. During their time at Anfield, Everton became the first club to introduce goalnets to professional football. In the 1890s, a dispute about how the club was to

neg: Everton F.C. 1892. The club regarded the increase in rent as unacceptable. A further dispute between Houlding and the club's committee led to Houlding attempting to gain full control of the club by registering the company, "Everton F.C. and Athletic Grounds Ltd". Everton left Anfield for a new ground, Goodison Park, where the club have played ever since. Houlding attempted to take over Everton's name, colours, fixtures and league position, but was denied by The Football Association. Instead, Houlding formed a new club, Liverpool F.C. Goodison Park, the first major football stadium to be built in England, was opened in 1892. Goodison

neg: Alex Young (footballer, born 1880) September 2014. Everton Alex Young (footballer, born 1880) Alexander Simpson "Sandy" Young (23 June 1880 – 17 September 1959) was a Scottish professional footballer who played for St Mirren, Falkirk, Everton, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, South Liverpool and represented Scotland at international level. He is the all-time fourth highest scorer for English club Everton and scored the only goal to win the 1906 FA Cup Final. Some attribute to him a total of 110 league goals for Everton, which would put him in second spot behind Dixie Dean. He was also the Football League's top scorer in 1906–07. In 1911

neg: Founding Fathers of Merseyside Football as an Orangeman and Anfield landlord that he gained notoriety. He sought to charge more rent after the club became successful. This brought Houlding into conflict with the Everton committee before he served them with a notice to quit in 1892 and recruited a new squad of players for his new club. Within nine seasons Liverpool Football Club was anointed League champions. James Clement Baxter (1857–1928) His dedication to the welfare of his patients, Irish migrants, the poor and local orphans, is legendary. It was almost matched by his devotion to Everton Football Club. Dr Baxter provided substantial funds to

neg: Derek Mayers Derek Mayers Derek Mayers (24 January 1935 – 15 April 2016) was an English footballer, who played as a winger. He played in the English Football League First Division (at the time the top level of English football) for Everton and Preston North End. Mayers began his career at Everton, being signed straight from school to play for the club. He made his debut in the 1952–53 season, before being called up to do his National Service during the following season, where he represented the army team. Mayers would return to Everton following his National Service, however he would be

neg: Derek Mayers Derek Mayers Derek Mayers (24 January 1935 – 15 April 2016) was an English footballer, who played as a winger. He played in the English Football League First Division (at the time the top level of English football) for Everton and Preston North End. Mayers began his career at Everton, being signed straight from school to play for the club. He made his debut in the 1952–53 season, before being called up to do his National Service during the following season, where he represented the army team. Mayers would return to Everton following his National Service, however he would be

neg: Goodison Park Goodison Park Goodison Park is a football stadium in Walton, Liverpool, England that has been home to Premier League club Everton since its completion in 1892. The stadium is in a residential area two miles (3 km) from Liverpool city centre. It has an all-seated capacity of 39,572. Goodison Park has hosted more top-flight games than any other stadium in England as Everton have remained in the top tier of English football since 1954. The club has only been outside the top division for four seasons, having been relegated in 1930 and 1951. As well as hosting Everton games, the

neg: Mick Lyons (English footballer) Mick Lyons (English footballer) Michael Lyons (born 8 December 1951) is an English former footballer in the 1970s and 1980s. He is most famous as captain of Everton during this period. Lyons was educated at the all-boys' De La Salle School in Liverpool. He was an Everton fan and his dream was to play for the football club. Lyons signed as a professional at Everton in 1970 after having served an apprenticeship at the club. He made his first team debut in the Football League First Division in 1971. Utilized mostly as a defender, Lyons would be pushed forward into

neg: Alan Maxwell Alan Maxwell Alan Maxwell (2 April 1869 – 1951) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League for Darwen, Everton and Stoke. Maxwell was born in Glasgow and played for Cambuslang before joining English club Everton in 1891. He spent three years at Everton scoring 15 goals and helped them reach the 1893 FA Cup Final where he played in a 1–0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers. He joined Darwen in 1893 and spent another three years with the struggling Lancashire club before he was subject to a bizarre transfer to Stoke. Instead of requesting an amount of money

neg: 2000–01 Everton F.C. season 2000–01 Everton F.C. season During the 2000–01 English football season, Everton competed in the FA Premier League. The 2000-01 season saw a major step back for Everton and the club once again fell into a relegation battle, not helped by long-term injuries to several key players. In March 2000 American cable television provider NTL approached the club with a view to purchasing a 9.9% stake in the club. Everton expected to announce a deal before the beginning of the 2000-01 season, but by October 2000 any chance of an agreement had disappeared leaving Everton with financial difficulties and forced to

neg: Jack Hillman Jack Hillman Jack Hillman (30 October 1871 – 16 December 1952) was an English football goalkeeper who played for Burnley, Everton, Dundee, Manchester City and Millwall. Jack Hillman was born in Tavistock, Devon, but it was in Lancashire that he made his reputation. In 1890 Hillman was playing for the Young Pilgrims, a junior side affiliated with Plymouth Argyle. An impressive performance against Burnley reserves prompted the Football League club to sign him, and he made his first team debut in 1891. He played for the club for the majority of the next decade, aside from two years at Everton,

neg: Goodison Park be owned and run emerged with John Houlding, Anfield's majority owner and Everton's Chairman, at the forefront. Houlding and the club's committee initially disagreed about the full purchase of the land at Anfield from minor land owner Mr Orrell escalating into a principled disagreement of how the club was run. Two such disagreements included Houlding wanting Everton to sell only his brewery produce during an event and for the Everton players to use his public house "The Sandon" as changing room facilities. The most famous of the disagreements concerns the level of increased rent Everton were asked to pay. In

neg: John McLaughlin (footballer, born 1948) John McLaughlin (footballer, born 1948) John Ian McLaughlin (born 3 January 1948) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a left back. Active in Scotland, England and the United States between 1967 and 1977, McLaughlin made 217 career League appearances for three clubs, scoring 13 goals. Born in Stirling, McLaughlin played junior football with Gowanhill United. He turned professional in 1967 with Falkirk of the Scottish Football League, spending four seasons with the club before moving to Everton of the English Football League. After five seasons with Everton, McLaughlin spent a season in the North American Soccer League

neg: Mo Marley to 2002. In December 2005, she was awarded an MBE for her services to women's football on Merseyside. Mo Marley Maureen "Mo" Marley MBE (née Mallon; born 31 January 1967) is an English football manager and former player. Since 2001, she has been manager of the England women's national under–19 team. As a player, Marley was a centre back, who captained both the England women's national football team and Everton, turning out 41 times for England between 1995 and 2001. Marley had a 24-year association with Everton, joining the club in their former incarnation as Leasowe Pacific in 1988. She

neg: Peter Cavanagh Southport in May 2015 as a player coach alongside manager Paul Carden. Shortly after joining Southport, Cavanagh took up a full-time post as a foundation coach at Everton, retiring from playing to focus on this stage of his career. With Fleetwood Town Football conference 2011-12 With Rochdale Football Club League 2 promotion 2013-14 Peter Cavanagh Peter Joseph Cavanagh (born 14 October 1981 in Bootle, Merseyside, England) is an English football coach and former footballer who now works as a foundation coach at Everton. Before joining Fleetwood in 2010 he played for Accrington Stanley, where he was made the youngest ever

neg: 2011–12 Everton F.C. season the season. The unbeaten run was led by winter signing Nikica Jelavić, who scored nine goals in thirteen league games, and was awarded with the Premier League Player of the Month award for April for his efforts. Includes all competitive matches. 2011–12 Everton F.C. season The 2011–12 season of Everton F.C. was the club's 20th season in the Premier League and 58th consecutive season in the top division of English football. It was also Everton's 113th season of league football and 115th season in all competitions. The club entered the League Cup in the second round and were knocked out

neg: 2002–03 Everton F.C. season 2002–03 Everton F.C. season During the 2002–03 English football season, Everton competed in the Premier League (known as the Barclaycard Premiership for sponsorship reasons). They became the first club to play 100 seasons in England's top division this season. After spending the last few seasons struggling against relegation, Everton, revitalised under David Moyes, spent the season challenging for European qualification, at one stage going ahead of arch-rivals Liverpool, who had finished runners-up the previous season. Everton memorably ended Arsenal's unbeaten run in a match at Goodison Park which saw teenage striker Wayne Rooney score the winner, his debut Premiership goal.

neg: History of Everton F.C. Football Club, after the surrounding area. Barker and Dobson, a local sweet manufacturer, introduced "Everton Mints" to honour the club. The district is also the location of the team's crest image, Everton Lock-Up, sometimes referred to locally by the nickname Prince Rupert's Tower. Everton originally played on an open pitch in the southeast corner of the newly laid out Stanley Park, the same site for the once proposed new Liverpool F.C. stadium. The first official match under the name Everton F.C. took place in 1879 against St. Peters with a 6–0 win. John Houlding's house backed onto the park and

neg: David Henen David Henen David Boris Philippe Henen (born 19 April 1996) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a winger and striker for Charleroi. Henen was born in Libramont-Chevigny on 19 April 1996. Henen played youth football with Virton, Standard Liège and Anderlecht, before moving on loan to French club Monaco II on loan in September 2013. In July 2014 he was linked with a transfer to English club Everton. On 1 September 2014 he signed for Greek club Olympiacos, simultaneously moving on loan to Everton for the duration of the 2014–15 season. The transfer was made permanent in July

neg: Bideford club, they currently play in the Southern Football League Premier Division and are managed by Sean William Joyce. In over 60 seasons, the club has never been relegated, a distinction it shares only with Arsenal and Everton. East-the-Water also has its own football club, Shamwickshire Rovers FC, which plays at Pollyfield. There is a cricket club in the park called Victoria Park Cricket Club, but there is also Bideford, Littleham and Westward Ho! Cricket Club and they play in Westward Ho! There are two bowling clubs in the town, one is Bideford Bowling Club who play near to The Sports

neg: Stanley Park, Liverpool being laid out as formal gardens and lakes. Kemp designed a horse-riding track ('Rotten Row'), though it did not catch on and was restyled as a cycle track around 1907. Stanley Park is known for dividing the home grounds of rival Merseyside football clubs Everton and Liverpool. However it was also the original home to a fledgling Everton Football Club in 1879 before the club moved to nearby Priory Road and then Anfield Road. Some of Stanley Park was to have been incorporated into the area of Liverpool's proposed new stadium, ironically the same location Everton F.C. played, however a

neg: Merseyside derby one of either Everton or Liverpool competing in the top flight. Both clubs have rich histories, with Everton being one of the 12 founder members of the Football League. Everton have only been relegated twice and have competed in over 100 seasons of top-flight football, more than any other English club. To date, Everton have won nine League Championships, five FA Cups and one European Cup Winners Cup. Thus, they have the only UEFA trophy that Liverpool never won. Liverpool have won the European Cup 5 times, more than any other English club, have eighteen top-flight titles, have the FA

neg: 1896–97 Everton F.C. season 1896–97 Everton F.C. season The 1896/97 Football League season was the ninth in Football League history with Everton having been an ever present in the top division. The club played thirty-five games in England's two major competitions, winning eighteen, drawing three and losing fourteen. The club finished the season in seventh place, eight points clear of the test match relegation place, and reached their second F A Cup final but again lost, this time 2-3 against Aston Villa. In each of the previous two seasons Everton had started the calendar year on top of the League, only to falter in

neg: George Mahon (Everton F.C. chairman) responded, "I've got one in my pocket." Mahon became the club's chairman in 1892 and was responsible for overseeing Everton's move from Anfield to Goodison Park and the creation of Everton Football Club Company Ltd. He remained a board member after resigning from the post of chairman in 1895 and returned as chairman before retiring from the position in May 1908. George Mahon (Everton F.C. chairman) George Mahon (7 July 18539 December 1908) was a founding father and former chairman of Everton Football Club. George Mahon was born in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, on 7 July 1853. He was baptised at

neg: Kevin Richardson (footballer) Kevin Richardson (footballer) Kevin Richardson (born 4 December 1962) is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder. Richardson featured for English clubs Everton, Watford, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Coventry City, Southampton, Barnsley and Blackpool. He also had a spell in La Liga with Real Sociedad. He was also capped for the England national football team. During October 2009 he was appointed as the assistant manager of Darlington. Richardson is currently a coach at Newcastle United's academy. Richardson was born in Newcastle upon Tyne where he played football for Montagu and North Fenham Boys club. He joined Everton as a

neg: Kevin Reeves made ten appearances for England Under-21, three for England B, and two for England at senior level. Reeves later coached under Bond at Burnley and Birmingham City, teamed up with Brian Flynn as his assistant manager at both Wrexham and Swansea City, and scouted for clubs including Stoke City and latterly Swansea City, Wigan Athletic and Everton as a member of Roberto Martínez' backroom staff. Kevin Reeves Kevin Philip Reeves (born 20 October 1957) is the Chief Scout at Everton football club. He is an English retired football forward, born in Burley, Hampshire, who scored 103 goals from 333 appearances

neg: 1895–96 Everton F.C. season 1895–96 Everton F.C. season The 1895/96 Football League season was the eighth in Football League history with Everton having been an ever present in the top division. The club played thirty-three games in England's two major competitions, winning eighteen, drawing seven and losing eight. The club finished the season in third place, six points adrift of Champions Aston Villa, and were defeated in the quarter final of the F A Cup by eventual winners The Wednesday. Their Goodison Park home hosted the drawn semi final between Wednesday and Bolton Wanderers. The Everton board kept faith in the squad that had

neg: 1895–96 Everton F.C. season They fared even worse in the cup tie, losing 0-4 to the eventual cup winners. Everton home games were played at Goodison Park while away games were played at the venues stated 1895–96 Everton F.C. season The 1895/96 Football League season was the eighth in Football League history with Everton having been an ever present in the top division. The club played thirty-three games in England's two major competitions, winning eighteen, drawing seven and losing eight. The club finished the season in third place, six points adrift of Champions Aston Villa, and were defeated in the quarter final of the

neg: Séamus Coleman Séamus Coleman Séamus Coleman (born 11 October 1988) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Premier League club Everton and is captain of the Republic of Ireland national team. Originally a Gaelic footballer, Coleman started his association football career with amateur club St Catherine's in Killybegs. He joined League of Ireland side Sligo Rovers in 2006 after impressing in a friendly against them. He then made the move to England to sign for Everton in January 2009 for a £60,000 fee. In 2010, he spent half a season on loan with Blackpool, helping them win promotion

neg: Robert Watson (footballer) Robert Watson (footballer) Robert Watson was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Everton. Robert Watson was born in Liverpool in 1866. Signed by Everton in August 1887 he scored ten goals in 14 games in his first season with the club. Watson had made his club debut as an inside—forward in a first—round FA Cup tie against Bolton Wanderers in October 1887. Robert Watson, playing as a winger, made his League debut on 22 September 1888 at Wellington Road, the then home of Aston Villa. Everton were defeated by the home team 2—1 and Watson scored

neg: Ken Birch Ken Birch Kenneth Joseph Birch (31 December 1933 – 24 April 2015) was an English footballer who played as a right-half for Everton and Southampton, before leading Welsh club Bangor City to victory in the Welsh Cup in 1962. Birch was born in Birkenhead and played as a junior for Bebington Hawks and Birkenhead Boys. As a schoolboy he played at centre-forward before joining Everton as a trainee in August 1951. His football career was interrupted during his National Service, when he joined the Royal Tank Corps and represented the Army at football. He made his Everton first-team debut in

neg: Gabriele Volpi the Italian Serie B football club Spezia Calcio and the Italian water polo club Pro Recco. From September 2013 until December 2017 he was also the owner of the Croatian football club HNK Rijeka. He is married to Rosi Volpi, and has two sons, Simone and Matteo, who both work in his businesses. Volpi owns a 60-metre yacht, "Givi". Gabriele Volpi Gabriele Volpi (born 29 June 1943) is an Italian-born Nigerian businessman, active in various sectors in Nigeria and Angola, the owner of the Italian football club Spezia Calcio and the former owner of Croatian football club HNK Rijeka. Gabriele

neg: 1994–95 in English football the other semi-final. 10 April 1995 – Derek Mann resigns as Chester City manager after failing to save the club from relegation, and reverts to his previous role as club physio. Everton veteran Kevin Ratcliffe takes over as player-manager of the club, who are now looking almost certain to finish bottom of Division Two. 12 April 1995 – Manchester Unitedreach the FA Cup final after beating Crystal Palace 2–0 in the semi-final replay. Their opponents will be Everton, who eased past Tottenham Hotspur 4–1 in the other semi-final. 15 April 1995 – Ian Wright keeps up his strong record of

neg: John Houlding previously played them on the public Stanley Park. A meeting held in the Sandon Hotel in Anfield, Liverpool, owned by Houlding, led to Everton F.C. renting a field off Priory Road. When the owner of this field eventually asked them to leave, Houlding secured a new pitch at Anfield Road, paying a small rent to John Orrell, a fellow brewer. The first football match at Anfield was on 28 September 1884, when Everton beat Earlestown 5-0. At Anfield stands were erected, attendance figures reached 8,000 per game, and Everton became a founding member of the Football League in 1888. However,

neg: Soccer Dreams Soccer Dreams Soccer Dreams, a.k.a. "Football Dreams", is a Canadian reality television programme that gives footballers ages 14–19 in North America the opportunity to win a contract with the Everton Football Club. Based on the UK show "Football Icon", "Soccer Dreams" tryouts began on June 29, 2007 in Toronto. Tryouts were also held in Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary and Winnipeg. At each trial, a team of coaching staff, including Everton Football Club Academy Manager Ray Hall, whittled the trialists down to 36 competitors. On August 20, the final 36 reported back to Ottawa, where they played for the contract at the

neg: Soccer Dreams Oz Dome. The show was produced by, amongst others, action film producer Jalal Merhi. "Soccer Dreams" debuted on June 7, 2008, on Fox Soccer Channel. Soccer Dreams Soccer Dreams, a.k.a. "Football Dreams", is a Canadian reality television programme that gives footballers ages 14–19 in North America the opportunity to win a contract with the Everton Football Club. Based on the UK show "Football Icon", "Soccer Dreams" tryouts began on June 29, 2007 in Toronto. Tryouts were also held in Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary and Winnipeg. At each trial, a team of coaching staff, including Everton Football Club Academy Manager Ray Hall,

neg: Joe McClure trained to be a welder and worked as a bar steward in later life. McClure's son Peter went on to play football for local Workington non-league club Salterbeck. Everton Nuneaton Town Joe McClure Joseph Henry McClure (3 November 1907 – 1973) was an English football wing half who played in the Football League, best remembered for his four years with Everton. He later became a manager in non-league football with Nuneaton Borough. McClure grew up in Workington with 10 siblings and his uncle was footballer Alec McClure. He had four children with his wife Martha, before he "virtually abandoned" the

neg: Matty Foulds second half. On 1 September, Foulds made his first start, playing the entirety of a 2–1 win at Accrington Stanley in the first round of the Football League Trophy. Premier League club Everton agreed a deal to sign Foulds on 19 November 2015 for an undisclosed fee, with the player set to move to Goodison Park at the beginning of the 2016 January transfer window. Foulds is currently a regular starter for Everton U23's. Matty Foulds Matthew Colin "Matty" Foulds (born 1 February 1998) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Everton. Foulds was one of five

neg: History of Everton F.C. was appointed Minister of St. Domingo Chapel. He created a cricket team for the youngsters in the area but, as cricket was only played in summer, there was room for another sport during winter. Thus a football club called St. Domingo F.C. was formed in 1878, the club's first match being a 1–0 home victory over Everton Church Club. Many people not attending the chapel were interested in joining the football club so it was decided that the name should be changed. In November 1879 at a meeting in the Queen's Head Hotel, the team name was changed to Everton

neg: Everton Giovanella for Tercera División side Coruxo FC. Giovanella rejoined his very first senior club Clube Esportivo Lajeadense in the 2008 summer, as its director of football. In the following year he returned to Celta, being appointed scout in his country. Everton Giovanella Everton Giovanella (born 13 September 1970 in Caxias do Sul) is a Brazilian retired footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He was best known for tireless physical display, and played most of his professional career in Spain – one full decade – namely being an important part in Celta's domestic and European consolidation. Having started playing with a