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David Moyes applauds Everton supporters
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There is a soul-stirring magic that has followed Everton from the tight corridors of Goodison Park to the majestic, wind-swept banks of the Mersey. Watching the majestic Hill Dickinson Stadium, we now realise that being an Evertonian is finally about looking forward, not just looking over our shoulders. After years of financial shadows and boardroom turmoil, the Friedkin Group era has brought a clinical, American-led stability that Finch Farm has craved for a decade. Under the steady, familiar hand of David Moyes, we’ve moved from surviving to competing, sitting comfortably in mid-table while dreaming of the European nights this new arena was built for. With a squad anchored by top-class talents, ‘The People’s Club’ is finding its voice again. The road back to the elite is long, but for the first time in a generation, the blue half of Merseyside is marching with purpose. This is Everton. We are the Originals.

Everton Football Club

Founded in 1878, Everton is one of football’s most iconic clubs. Nicknamed the “School of Science” for their intelligent style of play, they were founder members of the Football League and have spent a record 121 seasons in England’s top division. From the legendary exploits of Dixie Dean to the mid-80s dominance under Howard Kendall, the club’s ethos is captured in the Latin motto Nil Satis Nisi Optimum — “Nothing but the best is good enough.” After moving from the historic Goodison Park to the modern Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton carries forward a proud legacy and a reputation for producing some of Britain’s most technically gifted players.

9League Titles
5FA Cups
1European CWC
9Charity Shields
Hall of Fame
Greatest Ever Player Dixie Dean Legendary Number 9
Top Scorer Dixie Dean 383 Goals (433 Apps)
Most Influential Manager Howard Kendall 2 League Titles, 1 FA Cup, 1 ECWC
All-Time Greatest XI (4-3-3)
LWKevin Sheedy1982–1992
CFDixie Dean1925–1937
RWAlex Young1960–1968
CMAlan Ball1966–1971
CMColin Harvey1963–1974
CMHoward Kendall1967–1974
LBRay Wilson1964–1969
CBBrian Labone1958–1971
CBKevin Ratcliffe1980–1992
RBGary Stevens1982–1988
GKNeville Southall1981–1998