h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

I don't think he really came close to Dixie. i think Lineker scored about 40 or so, Dixie's record was 60.

Only 40? Definitely not legend material then!!!

More Legends will be added to this list shortly! You have been warned!

I'm suprised nobody has yet posted an article on Liverpool FC.

Stuart

Liverpool? Why post an article on them?

...or Accrington Stanley...

(who are they?)

As regards Liverpool FC, you have to have a bit of balance. After all isnt that waht PR is all about.

Stuart

, yes fair enough. There does have to be equality.

I think a mention of the John Moores connection might be interesting. After all Everton established themselves in the sixties as Britain's biggest and richest club i.e. 'Tne Mersey Millionaires' and 'The Bank of England Club'. Remember when the 1966 World Cup was staged in England Goodison was the biggest ground in England after Wembley and got the pick of the non-Wembley games.

I did promise some comments, so here's one or two:

In terms of nicknames, the "School of Science" needs a mention, as well as much more recent "People's Club".

Apparently, William Dean hated being called "Dixie". I've heard he was called Dixie because he had slightly darker skin, so it's not something that a player would be called today. There's a good section about Everton legends at toffeeweb.com, btw.

Everton also have the record for the most top flight points earned, and (obviously) 100 seasons in the top flight. The FA cup semi-final record certainly used to be Everton's, but I'm not sure anymore!

TTFN

Otto

"Who needs Cantona when we've got Barry Horne?"

I had a feeling either Villa or Chelsea had the semifinal record now but hell, if we've got it, you my as well put it in.

may i suggest u change the title from Football : Everton FC to Everton Football Club.

spook

Done . The reason it was called Football : Everton FC, was many moons ago when I first embarked on this project (an have on/off added to), was that I thought that you had to find an original title, that isn't anywhere on the guide (not just the edited one). When I searched the whole guide, I found a small article about Everton Football Club. Though at the time I didn't realise that it was only edited entries that that applies to... More of my life history later. I plan to do some more tommorow.

Terran

I would be greatful of any assistance by fellow Evertonians in completing this article, as I believe with my current commitments I am not capable of doing the article about this great club justice.

By 'assistance' do you mean one of us write it?

No I mean write articles that I can add to the text, and in which we all would be listed researchers. I know it seems a bit of a cop out, but I think its the best way to do this. It is Everton Football "club", so why not have more than one person doing the article.

good idea terran. all you need is a couple of dedicated fans who support the great team of...oh, wait - this entry is on Everton. anyway, good luck with this entry. i started an entry on Chesterfield football club a while ago, and i'm starting to think i may try and fi ish it soon.

spook

I'm willing to do a bit of research to flesh it out a bit.

That would be a great help Egon.

Hey Guys,

This has been scouted for inclusion in the Edited Guide - can you let me know when it's ready?