Product Description

In this highly acclaimed history of one of the most distinguished British teams, James Corbett traces the fortunes of Everton Football Club – from the first league match (a win against Accrington) to the emergence of Wayne Rooney.

Bringing to life fans’ memories and dramatising the times they weren’t around to experience, this is a comprehensive history of the club, one studded with triumph and, as any fan can testify, disaster. From the glorious championship team of 1938-9, to the relegation of the early fifties and the dramatic FA Cup victory of 1966, from Dixie Dean to Gary Lineker, James Corbett's fascinating history goes behind the scenes and uncovers the stories of the individuals who made the club.

Written with the enthusiasm and stoicism of a committed Toffeeman, the wit of a fanzine and the authority of a historian, this is the ultimate guide to the team's story.

‘Charts the club's highs and lows and goes behind the scenes to uncover all

the stories from the bootroom to the boardroom’

News of the World

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #446815 in Books
• Published on: 2004-09-03
• Binding: Paperback
• 432 pages

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‘A great insight into the roots of a club that could enthral anyone.’

About the Author

A lifelong Evertonian, James Corbett was born in Liverpool in 1978. He founded and edited the popular Gwladys Sings The Blues fanzine between 1994-97, before leaving to study at the London School of Economics and Birkbeck College. He writes for the influential Egyptian newspaper Al Ahram Weekly, is married, and lives in London.

Customer Reviews

Declared interest!
I am the uncle of the author so obviously have an interest but as a season ticket holder of 46 years standing really believe this is the authentic account of our beloved Blues from an academic historian as well as 'cradle toffee'. Our family's support go back to the founding of the club and James has done us great credit in maintaining the tradition.
This account is alive and comes from the 'Soul'. Would it be beyond Everton to put it in the club shop?

The ultimate Evertonians bible.
Having spent most of my adult life reading dull sporting picture books this masterpiece describes the life and history of one of the worlds oldest and stylish football clubs. It is possible to read it in bit size segments or to digest the whole thrilling story from Victorian beginnings to the age of Moyes and Rooney. Written from the angle of a trained historian with a background in fanzine wit and irreverence, this book lifts the lid off the stories of footballing glories and puts the reader into a fans eye view of Dixie Deans 60th goal and exposes the trauma and decay of the Johnson era.
This book is thought provoking, funny, and most of all , an enjoyable read. James Corbett has excelled himself. Everton supporters and football lovers in general should put this on their wish list for Christmas.

Nil Satis Nissi Optinum, This Book Certainly Is Worthy!!
As an Evertonian this book has been a long time coming but the wait was certainly worth it. From the foreword by our very own Golden Vision, Alex Young, this book is impossible to put down. The first words of chapter one encapture what it means to be an Evertonian and go to Goodison to see the mighty Blues.
Seriously, this book is impossible to put down because of the sheer quality of the writing. It's brilliant to have a book of such quality written about the Blues.
We all know parts of the story but to finally have the complete story written in such a way is brilliant.
This is a MUST for any Evertonian!!!!! Sheer pleasure.
BUY IT!!!!!