[6] The club was renamed Everton in November 1879 after the local area, as people outside the congregation wished to participate. Howard Kendall took over as manager and guided Everton to its most successful era. Director of Communications, Revenue and International Growth DavidHarrison Director of Football Operations & Club Secretary, David was appointed Everton's Director of Football Operations in June 2018, having served as Club Secretary since 2002. His CV also includes a further two domestic cup triumphs during spells with Denmark's IK Skovbakken and FC Nordsjaelland. [137], The club owned and operated a professional basketball team by the name of the Everton Tigers, who competed in the top-tier British Basketball League. The longest serving player is goalkeeper Ted Sagar, who played for 23 years between 1929 and 1953. This page was last edited on 24 February 2023, at 22:28. Steve Round (born 9 November 1970) is an English football coach and former player. However, during the first decades of its history, Everton had several different kit colours. Frank Lampard is set to take over the reigns at Everton after reaching an agreement with the club to replace sacked coach Rafa Benitez. He is currently part of Mikel Arteta's coaching staff . Joined in September 2022 from RB Leipzig, where he'd held same role for a year. In 1925 the club signed Dixie Dean from Tranmere Rovers. Stepped up from the Academy again to work with Duncan Ferguson in December 2019 and retained by Ancelotti, Benitez and Lampard. New manager speaks to evertontv after putting pen to paper. After three years in charge of the Everton Academy, he became head coach of West Bromwich Albion. [19] During this period, Everton was the first English club to achieve five consecutive years in European competitions covering the seasons from 196162 to 196667. An interwoven "EFC" design was adopted between 1922 and 1930 before the club reverted to plain royal blue shirts until 1972 when bold "EFC" lettering was added. Lampard was officially appointed as Everton's new manager on Monday this week, just over two weeks after Rafael Benitez was sacked following a dismal [] 82. Lee Newman [38] Sam Allardyce was appointed Everton manager in November 2017,[39] but he resigned at the end of the season amid fan discontent at his style of play. [110] Other previous manufacturing firms are Le Coq Sportif (198386, 200912),[111] Puma (200004) and Nike (201214). Head of Medical Services When David Moyes arrived as manager, he proclaimed Everton as "The People's Club", which has been adopted as a semi-official club nickname. This was illustrated by a chain of red and blue scarves that were linked between the gates of both grounds across Stanley Park as a tribute to the Liverpool fans killed in the Hillsborough disaster. In addition, former Liverpool manager Sammy Lee will also be in the staff, along with goalkeeping coach Martyn Margetson and fitness coach Ryland Morgan. The majority of the story is set during Everton's 196263 League Championship winning season, with then-manager Harry Catterick played by Colin Welland. Community Chief Executive Everton F.C. This includes overseeing the areas of safety, security, stewarding and maintenance, and he is one of the Clubs representatives on the Ground Safety Advisory Group. As it turned out Barry has stayed at Chelsea, but presumably in a meet in the middle type of conversation Edwards was happily allowed to leave Chelsea and join up with Lampard. The club's supporters are colloquially known as "Evertonians" or "Blues". It was under Moyes' management that Wayne Rooney broke into the first team before being sold to Manchester United for a club record fee of 28million in the summer of 2004. The loan was a consolidation of debts at the time as well as a source of capital for new player acquisitions. Players from both teams and some members of the Liverpool and Everton coaching staff. Manager Former Rangers manager Walter Smith then took over from Kendall in the summer of 1998, but only managed three successive finishes in the bottom half of the table. [25][26], In 200203 Everton finished seventh, which was its highest finish since 1996. Everton often sell out the full allocation in away grounds, and tickets sell particularly well for North West England away matches. In May 2013, the club launched a new crest to improve the reproducibility of the design in print and broadcast media, particularly on a small scale. He signed a new contract at the club in January 2018 after securing an outstanding seventh-placed finish in the Premier League. EVERTON'S churn of managers during the Farhad Moshiri era has led to an ever-changing staff and mixed messages for players. Images from Dutch international's first day at Everton. international players, List of Everton F.C. [93], A number of Everton players have been inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame:[94], The Football League 100 Legends is a list of "100 legendary football players" produced by the Football League in 1998 to celebrate the 100th season of League football. The dispute resulted in Everton moving to Goodison Park and the subsequent formation of Liverpool F.C. First-Team Management And Staff. Before joining Everton, Richard was Chief Executive for more than 10 years of a leading Marketing and Communications agency where he performed consultancy roles with The R&A for golfs oldest major, The Open Championship, and The Jockey Club, including for the Grand National. Ashley Cole has reunited with former Chelsea and England team-mate Frank Lampard after agreeing to join Everton as first-team coach. Graeme Sharp, Club Secretary / Director of Football Operations, Director of Communications, Revenue and International Growth, Head of Security and Stadium Safety Officer, Watch February's Castrol Save of the Month contenders, Watch February's Budweiser Goal of the Month contenders, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard. Colin ChongChief Stadium Development Officer. Richard joined Everton in 2014 as Director of Marketing and Communications and, in November 2021, took on an expanded remit to increase revenues and drive commercial growth across the Club. Match attendances and the Clubs Season Ticket waiting list have grown to record levels through the work of Richards teams and, with a focus on the Clubs stadium project, he is now responsible for optimising sales of Season Tickets, Memberships, Tours and other non-matchday events, and acquiring new commercial partners. [60] Since going blue in 1901, the team has been given the simple nickname "The Blues". [58], Everton's most widely recognised nickname is "The Toffees" or "The Toffeemen", which came about after Everton had moved to Goodison. [112], The club currently has two 'megastores': one located near Goodison Park on Walton Lane named 'Everton One' and one located in the Liverpool One shopping complex named 'Everton Two', which gives the second store the address 'Everton Two, Liverpool One'.[113]. He shares my ideas and ambitions and desire for success with Everton and is always working really hard on and off the pitch.. Everton can confirm that Carlo Ancelotti has left his position as manager to take up the role of Head Coach at Real Madrid. Followed the manager to Burnley, where they achieved legendary status. [67], On match days, in a tradition going back to 1962, players walk out to the tune "Johnny Todd", played in the arrangement used when it was the theme song for Z-Cars. Its capacity will be 52,888. Nearby, 'The Princess Royal' pub was renamed 'The Royal Dyche' in honour of the Burnley manager. In 1884 Everton became tenants at Anfield, which was owned by John Orrell, a land owner who was a friend of Everton F.C. The uncompromising centre-half went on to play more than 450 games, mainly for Chesterfield. Kettering-born Dyche continuously impressed during his 11 years at Turf Moor, breaking a host of club records and consistently exceeding expectations placed on the Clarets. It was agreed that the colour be blue, and Kelly was given the task of designing a crest to be featured on the necktie. SENIOR LEADERS Our Senior Leaders support the Executive Leadership Team, helping to drive the Club forward. Website: www.evertonfc.com He joined Chelsea's academy coaching staff in 2004 and secured back-to-back FA Youth Cup and Premier League South doubles while Under-18s manager in 2014/15 and 2015/16. He decided to do something about it and the result is the Routes App - a digital record of a scholar's journey. Various editions appeared throughout the 1970s and 1980s. He has worked extremely closely with the Chairman, Team Managers and Chief Executives on many high-profile and complex player acquisitions for the Club. The club made the announcement a day after Everton suffered a 5-2 hammering against a second-string Liverpool side in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday and added that Duncan Ferguson would take over in a caretaker role. Everton have sacked manager Marco Silva the day after dropping into the relegation zone following a 5-2 defeat at Merseyside rivals Liverpool, the Premier League club said on Thursday. Chloe Edwards, Physical Performance Coach. [83][84] Paul McCartney of The Beatles is one of the more recognizable Everton supporters. But Edwards a key figure in the rise of young players such as England internationals Mason Mount and Reece James remained in his role under Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea and helped the club win the Champions League in 2021. 's, Last edited on 24 February 2023, at 22:28, List of Everton F.C. NORWICH CITY Sporting Director Stuart Webber admits his long-term future may not be in football after revealing the abuse he has experienced from some sections of the clubs fanbase in the last year. Lampard has been credited with integrating him into the first team set up further and establishing him with world class players. Dyche eventually retired from playing before immediately starting his coaching journey. There have been indications since 1996 that Everton will move to a new stadium. On return to the top flight in 193132, Everton wasted no time in reaffirming its status and won a fourth League Championship at the first opportunity. [8][9], It was not until 1927 that Everton's first sustained period of success began. A UEFA Pro Licence coach since 2015, he arrived at Everton with a reputation for developing young talent and forming tight-knit squads. EVAN FERGUSON and Andy Moran both joined Brighton's Academy at the age of 16 from clubs in the League of Ireland. He has also previously served as Sporting Director (2016-2020) and Head of Football Development and Recruitment (2013-16) at Wolverhampton Wanderers. [15], Everton's second successful era started when Harry Catterick was made manager in 1961. Houlding purchased the land from Orrell in 1885 and effectively became Everton's landlord by charging the club rent, which increased from 100 to 240 a year by 1888 and was still rising until Everton left the ground in 1892. Everton have a midweek game this week and it's not an easy one either as the Toffees travel to Premier League leaders Arsenal. A month later, the club used a reworking of the Creedence Clearwater Revival classic "Bad Moon Rising". The team originally played in white and then blue and white stripes, but as new players arriving at the club wore its old team's shirts during matches, confusion soon ensued. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. The club only avoided relegation due to its superior goal difference over Bolton Wanderers. Kettering-born Dyche continuously impressed during his 11 years at Turf Moor, breaking a host of club records and consistently exceeding expectations placed on the . [103], Figures taken from 2013 to 2014 accounts. Moyes was replaced by Roberto Martnez,[33] who led Everton to 5th place in the Premier League in his first season while amassing the club's best points tally in 27 years with 72. Beardsley became the first person to be inducted twice when his work at grass roots football was rewarded in 2008 as a "Football Foundation Community Champion". Guest on Episode #42 of the TGG Podcast. [22] The European success came after first beating University College Dublin, Inter Bratislava and Fortuna Sittard. New boss linking up with 'ambitious owner and Chairman and Board'. One of his assistant managers will be 49-year-old Toffees. [114] There have also been four caretaker managers, and before 1939 the team was selected by either the club secretary or by committee. His successor, Mike Walker, was statistically the least successful Everton manager to date. Southall was inducted along with Liverpool F.C. In 2002, he began a three-year spell atWatford where he was captain in his final season with the club. Had been Head of Sport at New York Red Bulls for two years and Sporting Director at Wolves between 2016 & 2020. Marcelo Bielsa is third-favourite, 11 months after he was sacked by Leeds, while DC United boss Wayne. Was also sacked by the Clarets in April 2022. [40], Marco Silva was named Everton manager in May 2018. [145] "All Together Now", a reworking of a song by Liverpool band The Farm, was released for the 1995 FA Cup Final and reached No. [27] A fourth-place finish in 200405 ensured that Everton qualified for the UEFA Champions League qualifying round. Manager Gary Peters added Moyes to his coaching staff in 1994 and stepped aside midway through the 1997-98 season for the 34-year-old to become their player-manager. Copyright 1878 - 2023 Everton Football Club. On 27 February 2016, it was announced that Farhad Moshiri would buy a 49.9% stake in the club. To see staff profiles for other clubs, click here. international players. Bill Kenwright CBE On Friday reports were flying around about Lampard taking Chelsea coaches Joe Edwards and Anthony Barry to Goodison Park. The first official match took place in 1879. [99] The club's overdraft with Barclays Bank is secured against the Premier League's "Basic Award Fund",[100] which is a guaranteed sum given to clubs for competing in the Premier League. There are several explanations for how this name came to be adopted with the best known being that there was a business in Everton village, between Everton Brow and Brow Side, named Mother Noblett's, which was a toffee shop that sold sweets including the Everton Mint. He joined the club as an Under-18s coach in 2007 and was made Assistant Manager of the first team when Malky Mackay joined as Hornets manager. However, Lampard is pushing to reinforce the coaching staff. Dutchman's scoring aim following Goodison switch. Was a pro footballer for Wigan and Accrington before joining Everton as a sport science intern in 2016. He joined Burnley in late 2012, succeeding Eddie Howe, who had left to return to Bournemouth. Ralph will get head coaching experience. It has links with Irish football academy Ballyoulster United in Celbridge,[122] the Canadian Ontario Soccer Association,[123] and the Thai Football Association (where there is a competition named the Chang-Everton Cup, competed for by local schoolboys). On the march to European competition, Dyches side amassed 54 points and conceded just 39 goals in 38 games. Previously worked at Bolton, Birmingham and Wolves. The team quickly became one of the most successful in the league by winning the BBL Cup in 2009 and the play-offs in 2010. Everton FC . ARGENTINA star Lionel Messi has said futsal really helped me become who I am today and River Plate are typical of pro clubs in the country in having a futsal division. This proposal was unsuccessful as Everton failed to generate the 30million needed for a half stake in the stadium project, and the city council rejected the proposal in 2003. He moved toMillwallat the end of the campaign, where he won promotion to Division One in 2001, alongside Everton favourite Tim Cahill. [17] Everton again reached the final in 1968, but this time was unable to overcome West Bromwich Albion at Wembley. Arsenal (assistant) *Club domestic league appearances and goals. Fan Engagement Manager Coach Joe Edwards and coach Chris Jones will join the 'Lampard Division' in Everton after Derby and Chelsea to lead the team. This article is about the English men's football club. 27. , Assistant Manager. Credit Card Bookings: 0151 556 1878 Gareth became Everton's Director of Academy in June 2020, taking up a streamlined role created by Director of Football Kevin Thelwell as part of the Club's strategic review. [64] A further dispute between Houlding and the club's committee led to Houlding attempting to gain full control of the club by registering the company, "Everton F.C. Based at Goodison, Alan also coordinates operations at Evertons state-of-the-art training facility, Finch Farm, and the Everton in the Community campus. Follow us Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok . There was an Everton club in Auckland, New Zealand from 1907 to 1915 named because of the first FA Cup win. David Lewis Everton have named their 25-man squad for the remainder of the Premier League season. Dr Denise Barrett-Baxendale MBE Everton left Anfield for a new ground, Goodison Park, where the club has played ever since. On 15 April 2022, Dyche departed Burnley after nine and a half years and at the end of that season, Burnley were relegated on the final day of the campaign. This tenure covered both sides of the Second World War and included a total of 495 appearances. The rivalry stems from an internal dispute between Everton officials and the owners of Anfield, which was then Everton's home ground. He will be an inspiration for us and crucial with his insight on the Club.. Reporting directly to the Clubs Board of Directors, he is the strategic lead for recruitment and all the Clubs football departments, including First Team, Academy, coaching, sport science, medical services and analysis. 47-year-old Antonio Gomez, a former midfielder in the Real Madrid Youth team, will serve as the First-Team Everton Coach and Senior Analyst moving forward. The trio of Ancelotti, Clement and Zidane also landed the club's first FIFA Club World Cup title in 2014. [69] On two occasions in 1994, the club walked out to different songs. Was a young player at Nottingham Forest alongside Dyche and then joined him as assistant at Watford in 2011. Royle dragged Everton clear of relegation and led the club to the FA Cup for the fifth time in its history by defeating Manchester United 10 in the final. LONDON (AP) Arsenal extended its lead in the Premier League to five points by beating Everton 4-0 on Wednesday, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring two of the goals in one Arsenal routs Everton. Edwards has been at Chelsea since 2004, seventeen years working his way up from the youth team set up at Chelsea to being a valued first team coach. It was originally used as a bridewell to incarcerate mainly drunks and minor criminals, and it still stands today on Everton Brow. . Ticket Office: 0151 556 1878 Davide Ancelotti spent time on Everton's coaching staff while his father was in the dugout, joining in December 2019 and staying at Goodison Park until the end of the 2020-21 season, at which . Under-21 Head Coach. Working closely with Kevin, Gareth is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Evertons world-renowned Academy, implementing a strategy across age groups, developing talent and creating a clear pathway into the Blues First Team. [78] The majority of Everton's matchday support comes from the North West of England, primarily Merseyside, Cheshire, West Lancashire and parts of Western Greater Manchester along with many fans who travel from North Wales, Ireland, and Scotland. Former Chelsea coaches, Paul Clement and Chris Jones, will make up the rest of the coaching staff to assist Frank's duties at Goodison Park. SENIOR FOOTBALL MANAGEMENT Senior Football Management oversees Evertons entire football operation, from the mens and womens First Teams through to the youngest age groups of the Clubs Category One Academy. Everton against Aston Villa is the most played fixture in England's top flight. [105] The sponsorship does not extent to the club's women's team, who for the first time are able to sign their own shirt sponsor. The club may also wear all blue to avoid any colour clashes. Everton also has many supporters' clubs worldwide[79] in places such as North America,[80] Singapore,[81] Indonesia, Lebanon, Malaysia,[82] Thailand, India, and Australia. Bill Kenwright CBE Alan Bowen Chief Operations Officer Alan is one of the Clubs longest-serving employees, having been with Everton for almost four decades. It was the furthest any academy team had reached in the competition. Edwards was happily allowed to leave Chelsea. New Everton manager Frank Lampard is expected to add former Chelsea team-mate Ashley Cole to his coaching staff at Goodison Park on Wednesday. Previously a Data Architect for Derby County for two years. Black, white, grey, and yellow away shirts have also been used. It was also located opposite the lock up which Everton's club crest is based on. Mens First Team, Steve StoneFirst-Team CoachAlan Kelly Goalkeeping CoachMark HowardSports ScienceJohn Hollingsworth First Team Club DoctorAdam Newall Head of Medical ServicesJack NaylerHead of Sports ScienceDan Purdy Manager of Scouting and Operations Everton WomenBrian Sorensen First-Team Manager, Brian was confirmed as the manager of Everton Women in April 2022 and took up the role ahead of the 2022/23 season. Copyright 1878 - 2023 Everton Football Club. in 1892. 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Acknowledged as one of the leading football administrators in the Premier League, David has also been appointed a non-Executive Director of Liverpool County FA, a member of the European Club Association and is regularly called upon to attend Premier League working groups. 7Coaching staff 8Players Toggle Players subsection 8.1First-team squad 8.1.1Out on loan 8.2Reserves and Academy 8.3Notable former players 8.3.1Everton Giants 9Honours Toggle Honours subsection 9.1Domestic 9.1.1League 9.1.2Cups 9.2European 9.3Doubles 10European competitions Toggle European competitions subsection 10.1Overall record With Everton since 1999. David Harrison The club implements a loyalty points scheme offering the first opportunity to purchase away tickets to season ticket holders who have attended the most away matches. $30, while Everton will pay 40,000, a larger fine than the away team, following earlier allegations stemming from an incident at home to Crystal Palace earlier in the season. The trio will work alongside Duncan Ferguson and Goalkeeping Coach Alan Kelly in the First-Team setup. [136] There was also a team named Everton in Trinidad and Tobago. [51] When the club moved to Goodison Park in 1892, the colours were salmon pink and dark blue striped shirts with dark blue shorts. After winning four more League championships and two FA Cups, the club experienced a post-Second World War lull until a revival in the 1960s. Director of Academy Officially Frank Lampard was announced as Everton manager yesterday, however for days the media and club fan social media channels had reported he was the front runner and the deal had been done since Friday night. When former Everton player Joe Royle took over in 1994, the club's form started to improve; his first game in charge was a 20 victory over derby rivals Liverpool. [144] In 1986, Everton released "Everybody's Cheering the Blues", which reached No. [131] Other Everton clubs also exist in Colonia in Uruguay,[132] La Plata and Ro Cuarto in Argentina,[133][134] Elk Grove in the U.S. state of California,[135] and Cork in Ireland. The club's most recent major trophy was the 1995 FA Cup. Woan had previously worked alongside Dyche at both Burnley and Watford, having first met the manager - and First-Team Coach Steve Stone - as a young player at Nottingham Forest. A period of sustained success came in the mid-1980s, when Everton won a further two League championships, one FA Cup, and the 1985 European Cup Winners' Cup. Under Davide Ancelotti the Blues had turned setpieces into an offensive powerhouse while mostly keeping their own end well-defended and Benitez and his coaching staff will be challenged to repeat those results with his own tactical innovations. Howard Kendall was appointed Everton manager for the third time in 1997, but the appointment proved unsuccessful as Everton finished seventeenth in the Premiership. Played in goal for Preston, Sheffield United and Blackburn and won 34 caps for the Republic of Ireland. [75] It is due to open for the start of the 2024-25 season, replacing Goodison Park at an estimated cost of 760 million.[76][77]. Prior to that he was Head of Football Development & Recruitment for the Midlands club from 2013 to 2016. However, this record was beaten during the 200809 season by American goalkeeper Tim Howard, who ended the season with 17 clean sheets. [116] The club's top goalscorer, with 383 goals in all competitions, is Dixie Dean; the second-highest goalscorer is Graeme Sharp with 159. Nottingham Forest NFO (Away) (A) Sunday 05 March Sun 05 Mar, 14:00. [61] The battling 1995 FA Cup winning side was known collectively as "The Dogs of War". Alan McTavish Chief Executive Officer of Everton Women. During this period, Moyes broke the club record for highest transfer fee paid on four occasions: signing James Beattie for 6million in January 2005,[29] Andy Johnson for 8.6million in summer 2006,[29] Yakubu for 11.25million in summer 2007,[30] and Marouane Fellaini for 15million in September 2008. [18] Two seasons later in 196970, Everton won the League Championship, finishing nine points clear of nearest rivals Leeds United. Highly-rated Edwards leaves his post as assistant coach of Chelsea to reunite with former colleague Lampard, who promoted the 35-year-old to the first-team set-up at the beginning of his tenure as manager at Stamford Bridge. The church grounds of St Luke the Evangelist are adjacent to the corner of the Main Stand and the Howard Kendall Gwladys Street End. Then, Everton defeated German giants Bayern Munich 31 in the semi-finals, despite trailing at half time (in a match voted the greatest in Goodison Park history), and recorded the same scoreline over Austrian club Rapid Vienna in the final. For the English women's football club, see. Leighton Baines. The Blues slipped to a 2-0 defeat at Goodison Park this last weekend to Aston Villa which saw them drop back into the relegation zone, while the Gunners sit on top of the table with a two-point lead over defending champions Manchester City who have played a game more . Ian McCaldon, Goalkeeping Coach. He previously worked alongside Kevin at both Derby County and Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he was Academy Manager between 2013 and 2019. [105] Previous sponsors include SportPesa (201720),[106][107] Chang Beer (200417) Hafnia (197985), NEC (198595), Danka (199597), one2one (19972002) and Kejian (200204). He was previously the assistant manager at Premier League sides Everton and Manchester United, and Director of Football at Aston Villa. Gareth Prosser How will the Blues line-up in the relegation six-pointer at the City Ground? The club has had 26 permanent managers, though this role was previously filled by the club secretary. Mackay left to joinCardiff City in June 2011, with Dyche promoted to the managers position and the 11th-placed finish in his first season in charge was Watfords best finish in four years. A large proportion of the title-winning side was broken up following the ban. Richard Kenyon The club rarely incorporated a badge of any description on its shirts. Chairman One of the most experienced performance practitioners in English football. He remained with Chelsea until January 2021 and 12 months later accepted an offer to team up with Lampard at Goodison Park. Allan Kelly, 52, will also remain First-Team Goalkeeping Coach, as was previously announced on the day of Benitezs appointment, keeping further coaching continuity at Finch Farm and Goodison Park especially in the light of Jordan Pickfords starring performance during the recently-concluded European Championships. A construction industry specialist with more than 35 years experience in the development sector, Colin was appointed to his current role in August 2018 to support the Clubs ambition of delivering a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.