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Top 10 Everton Players of All Time
Everton are one of the most successful teams in England and here we learn about the top 10 Everton players of all time.
10. Kevin Ratcliffe
Kevin Ratcliffe spent the majority of his career with the Toffees, rising through the ranks of the youth squad before moving on to other teams such as Nottingham Forest and Dundee. He was promoted to captain after a year of joining the club due to his exceptional accomplishments on the field. He won the European Cup Winners’ Cup, the FA Cup, and the First Division title, among other notable honours.
9. Graeme Sharp
Graeme Sharp was the ideal striker, able to create chances as well as score goals, and helped Everton win league titles in 1985 and 1987. He also played a key role in Everton’s 2-0 FA Cup final victory against Watford in 1984, scoring the game’s first goal.
Sharp equalised against Bayern Munich in the European Cup Winners’ Cup semi-final the following season, and he finished his career as the Toffees’ highest post-war goalscorer with 150 goals in all competitions.
8. Brian Labone
Labone, the embodiment of a one-club guy, joined Everton in July 1957 at the age of 17 and rapidly established himself as one of the greatest centre defenders of his period, famed for his hard tackling, pace, and aerial skill. Between 1958 and 1971, he spent 23 years with Everton.
7. Howard Kendall
Howard Kendall‘s tenure as a player was similarly spectacular, and he is now considered as one of Everton’s best managers.
Kendall began his football career at Preston North End before joining Everton in 1964. During the 1960s, Kendall was an important component of Everton’s success.
In midfield, he was a member of the ‘Holy Trinity,’ alongside Alan Ball and Colin Harvey, who helped the Toffees win the First Division title in 1969/1970.
6. Alan Ball
The Englishman only won one major award during his tenure with the Toffees, but his impact was so great that he was regarded as one of the finest midfielders of his period, with Colin Harvey and Howard Kendall, who were known as Everton’s Holy Trinity.
Ball, the youngest member of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning squad, scored 78 goals in 250 games for the Toffees, establishing himself as one of the top midfielders in the country.
5. Peter Reid
During his playing days, Peter Reid had a good career. Before joining Everton in 1982, he established himself as one of England’s most talented midfielders. He had the most successful and outstanding period of his career, leading the team to domestic and European titles, as well as the Football League thrice. He is still regarded as one of Everton’s legendary defenders.
4. Gary Lineker
Gary Lineker‘s short-term success with the Toffees will be remembered fondly despite his just being at the club for a year.
Lineker arrived from childhood club Leicester City in 1985 and scored 40 goals in all competitions in his first and only season at Goodison Park. Everton finished second in the league with 30 goals (three of which were hat-tricks).
It’s no wonder, therefore, that Lineker went on to have a great World Cup campaign with England the following year.
3. Bob Latchford
Latchford was a complete centre-forward, capable of scoring goals and creating opportunities for teammates with his feet or his head. Despite his height, he was a lightning-quick short-distance runner, a trait he used when scoring many of his goals.
Latchford’s £350,000 transfer from Birmingham City to Everton came with great hopes, and he did not disappoint. In 289 appearances for Everton, the free-scoring striker scored 138 goals, making him the club’s top scorer in 1975, 1976, 1977, and 1978. During the 1977-1978 season, he was also the league’s leading scorer.
2. Neville Southall
Neville began his football career as a semi-professional soccer player in 1980. He transferred to Everton a year later and quickly established himself as one of the club’s most important players. Neville guided the team to success in the mid-1980s, winning two titles and their first-ever European trophy. Since his debut, he has made a total of 750 appearances.
1. Dixie Dean
Dixie Dean is without a doubt Everton’s greatest footballer of all time. Dixie Dean, Everton’s all-time leading scorer, still retains the record with 383 goals. Dixie Dean became the Merseyside club’s best goal-scorer throughout his 12-year career, with 383 goals in all competitions. He also retains the English national record for most goals in a season, with 61 goals in the 1927-1928 season.
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The words ‘Footballer, Gentleman, Evertonian’ are carved onto the base of the Dixie Dean statue outside Goodison Park. There are no words that adequately describe this magnificent man.
Liverpool
Liverpool Women Sign Scotland International on Loan From Tottenham Until End of Season as Winless Side Desperately Seek Firepower
Liverpool Women have signed Scotland international Martha Thomas on loan from Tottenham Hotspur until the end of the season. The experienced forward has played over 50 times for her country and has more than a century of WSL appearances, including spells with West Ham and Manchester United.
Thomas told Liverpoolfc.com: “It’s a really exciting time for me and I’m really excited to be here. I think it’s the right fit, right now in my career. Even though it’s a short loan, I’m really looking forward to be here and help this team climb the table where they deserve to be.”
Liverpool Need Thomas to Deliver Immediately
The signing comes at a crucial time for Liverpool, who remain winless through 12 WSL matches and sit rooted to the bottom of the table. Manager Gareth Taylor desperately needs attacking reinforcements, and Thomas represents a proven goalscorer at this level who should hit the ground running.
Thomas added: “Results are important and that’s how you get points on the table, but you look at Liverpool’s performances they have put in this season, I feel they have put strong performances in.” This is being kind to Liverpool, whose performances have been nowhere near good enough despite what the manager claims about deserving more.
Experienced Forward Must Make Immediate Impact
With over 100 WSL appearances to her name, Thomas brings the kind of experience Liverpool desperately lack in attack. The Scotland international knows what it takes to survive in this league, having fought relegation battles before during her time at West Ham.
Liverpool face a massive relegation scrap with only one team going down this season. They sit bottom with zero wins and time is running out. Thomas needs to deliver goals immediately if the Reds are to have any chance of survival.
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Liverpool
Liverpool Slammed for Pathetic Response as Goalkeeper Handed Six Match Ban for Racist Comment Referencing Skin Colour
Liverpool Women have come under fire following their response to a six-match ban handed to goalkeeper Rafaela Borggrafe by the Football Association.
The German keeper, who joined from SC Freiburg over the summer, was found to have made a racist comment referencing skin colour that was overheard by staff and teammates during pre season while preparing for a squad photograph.
Borggrafe has already served five games of the suspension after being unavailable while the FA investigation was ongoing. She accepted the charge and has been ordered to undertake an education programme, with Liverpool conducting an internal review before referring the matter to the FA.
Taylor’s Blasé Comments Spark Outrage
Manager Gareth Taylor’s response has triggered widespread criticism online, with supporters from both Liverpool and rival clubs accusing the club of failing to take a strong enough stance. “The situation is the situation. The team and the club have acted in the appropriate way. I will say, it’s been dragged on a little bit. I think that’s been frustrating for everyone involved, particularly Rafa. But we’re happy now that it’s completed,” Taylor said.
This is frankly disgraceful. Sports reporter Beth Fisher remarked: “Pathetic by Liverpool, pathetic response by Taylor. Another day in football that racism is basically treated like some playground offence. Disgusting.” Another user added: “She should never play for the club again.”
Another Low Point in Disastrous Season
Liverpool’s summer of 2025 was littered with missteps from top to bottom. The decision to part ways with legendary manager Matt Beard required a significant war chest that never materialized. Instead, the club sold Olivia Smith to Arsenal for a world record £1 million fee that was barely reinvested.
The Borggrafe situation is a stark and deeply worrying illustration of that shortfall. Liverpool remain winless in the WSL through 12 matches, rooted to the bottom of the table.
Manchester United
Ella Toone suffers Hip Bone Stress: How long is the Manchester United midfielder set to be out?
Ella Toone has suffered a major injury setback, with the Manchester United midfielder expected to be sidelined until at least March. The England international has a bone stress in her hip but won’t require surgery, with Marc Skinner confirming she will return before the end of the season.
“She’ll be back before the end of the season. So, it’s probably about six to 10 weeks, depending on how it was from the point of it. So, you’re probably looking around six to eight weeks, something like that. Yeah, she’ll be back before the end of the season and ready to go. We’ll be looking forward to welcoming her back,” Skinner said.
Massive Loss for United’s Top Three Push
The timing could not be worse for United, who are entering the business end of the season fighting for a top three finish. Toone has started in 11 of United’s 12 WSL games this season with three goals and five assists to her name. Her five assists lead the entire league in creating chances for teammates, making her absence absolutely devastating for the Red Devils.
United sit fifth in the WSL table with a gap already forming between them and Chelsea in second. Only the top three teams earn automatic Champions League qualification and losing your most creative player for two months during this crucial period is a nightmare scenario.
Will Miss Champions League Last 16
Toone will definitely miss United’s Champions League last 16 tie against Atletico Madrid in early February. The Red Devils beat the Spanish side 1-0 in the league phase but facing them without their most creative midfielder makes the task significantly harder.
If the 26 year old returns in six weeks as expected, she could be back shortly after March’s international break. However, it is highly unlikely Toone will be fit enough to join Sarina Wiegman’s first England squad in 2026.
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