Everton Football Club, founded in 1878, is one of England’s most historic and respected football clubs, with deep roots in Liverpool and a rich cultural heritage that shaped the game forever.
History
– The Genesis That Changed Football: Initially St. Domingo’s FC (set up for churchgoers’ winter fun), they rebranded as Everton in 1879. A FOUNDING member of the Football League in 1888, they won their first title in 1890-91 – but a MASSIVE rent row at Anfield in 1892 led to them moving to Goodison Park… and their landlord starting up LIVERPOOL FC as rivals!
– The Record That’ll Never Be Beaten: In 1927-28, Dixie Dean scored 60 league goals in a single season – a feat NO player has come close to matching in England’s top flight!
– Golden Eras That Stunned the World: The 1960s “Holy Trinity” of Kendall, Ball & Harvey dominated English football. Then in the 1980s, they bagged the FA Cup, league title AND European Cup Winners’ Cup – cementing their status as giants of the game.
– New Era Unlocked: After over 120 years at Goodison Park, they moved to their spectacular new home in 2025!
Culture
– Why “The Toffees”? It’s not what you think – the nickname links to local sweet shops that gave out free toffees to fans in the early days! Their motto “Nil satis nisi optimum” means “NOTHING but the best is good enough”.
– The People’s Club: Evertonians are famous for unwavering loyalty – match days are a sea of blue with chants that’ll send shivers down your spine.
– Game-Changing Community Work: They’re the FIRST Premier League club to design a kit with disabled players and lead campaigns for equality across the sport.
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