They had a famous FA Cup run in the early 1990s, eventually being knocked out by Crewe 3-1 in the 3rd round. Roly Howard was manager for a record 33 years (1972-2005), although he will always be remembered by some fans as Kenny Dalglish's window cleaner. TV presenter Ray Stubbs once asked: "How's business, Roly?" to which Roly replied "Oh you know - ups and downs."
Former players include Michael Ball (Everton and Rangers) and Stephen Wright (Liverpool and Sunderland). The club motto is 'To Enjoy, Not Destroy.'
July 2007 Archives
Tapas and Torres
Posted by Peter Harvey on July 27, 2007 2:11 PM
THE first big transfer of my childhood was Kevin Keegan to Hamburg SV in 1977 - just weeks after helping the Reds win the European Cup in Rome.
I couldn't understand what was going on. Why would anyone want to leave Liverpool FC? Why would Liverpool want to get rid of Keegan?
Before I'd worked out the answers, Kenny Dalglish was revealed as our new striker. Keegan was history.
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New Anfield
Posted by Peter Harvey on July 26, 2007 11:15 AM
THE new £300m Anfield looks impressive. Striking. Bold. Unique. Far better than the plans revealed last year before Messrs Hicks and Gillett rode into town with their satchels of dollars.
All this just days after Everton revealed their blueprint for the future. But what names will the new Merseyside stadiums be given? New Anfield? Stanley Park? Liverpool Red Sox Stadium? Chang Stadium? New Goodison?
What are YOUR suggestions? Post a comment below - you can be remain anonymous and we don't need your email address.
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Kept in the Dark?
Posted by Peter Harvey on July 20, 2007 10:52 AM
THE wraps were whipped off plans for Everton's new £150m stadium to reveal looks of astonishment from some fans.
Acutely aware that many Blues are reluctant to quit Goodison Park, here was a great opportunity for the club to sell the idea of a 21st century stadium (or the equally uninspiring 'Kirkby Project' as its being called) to fans. Well, Everton certainly can't be accused of 'doing spin' with this one.
Instead of blue skies and sunshine what do we get from the PR guys?
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We are the Champions!
Posted by Peter Harvey on July 17, 2007 11:49 AM
JACK'S team were crowned champions of their north Merseyside and West Lancashire league - finishing the season with a 100% record.
Amid scenes of jubilation at the final whistle Jack told an emotional Touchline Dad: "Can we go for a hot dog now Dad?" Here's the official match report...
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Rafa the Rapper?
Posted by Peter Harvey on July 13, 2007 3:29 PM
THE word on the street is that Rafa is getting into gangster rap.
The new goatee is the first part of his image transformation. By the kick-off to the new season he will be donning a yellow shellsuit (there's plenty of them in Liverpool) and sporting yellow tinted shades and a woolly swimming cap.
His debut album - 'Is it 'cos I is Spanish?' - features DJ Johnny Barnes, John Aldridge (Arhh, eh, Aldo) and Steve McMahon. Well if anyone can, Macca can. Macca can.
The boys at Who Ate All the Pies and Left Back are already onto the story...
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Billy The Whizzkid
Posted by Peter Harvey on July 12, 2007 10:08 AM
THE mugshot of Jack in the Touchline Dad heading reminds me of Billy's Boots or Roy of the Rovers. Not that Jack's got a blonde mullet and the cheesiest grin in Melchester.
Every Friday during my final year at primary school the dinner ladies would 'divvy up' their coppers to reward the boys who helped stack tables and chairs.
We each got about 30 or 40 pence which in 1978 was £2,000 - well worth abandoning the lunchtime kickabout at twenty-five past one and lugging a few tables onto trolleys.
Sometimes we even got an extra cube of pink sponge and custard to woof down before dashing up three floors to Mr Wright's class by the stroke of 1.30, sweating and breathless as we counted our cash.
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Was Jesus an Evertonian?
Posted by Peter Harvey on July 11, 2007 4:41 PM
I'VE banned footie kits in our house on a Sunday.
We're not bible bashers (although in the Catholic tradition we do have crucifixes and statues of Our Lady in every other room), but I thought Jack could wear normal clothes on at least one day a week - especially for church.
Despite his affections still swinging between Liverpool and Everton, Jack has tended to wear his blue kit for church much to the delight of The Gaffer, who still worships at Graeme Sharp's altar.
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Kopites are 'Gay'
Posted by Peter Harvey on July 11, 2007 10:30 AM
IT takes a brave man to stand in front of the Kop and call the crowd gay.
In the early 1960s that's just what BBC news reporter Mr Cholmondley-Warner did when despatched to Anfield (isn't that up North?) to do a piece about the Kop's famous singing.
As the 30,000 swaying fans, many sporting mop tops and pencil thin ties, belted out their versions of the Fab Four's 'She Loves You' and Cilla Black's 'Anyone Who Had a Heart,' Mr C-W waxed lyrical in his clipped Oxbridge tones:
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Carra's Knockout Blow
Posted by Peter Harvey on July 10, 2007 10:23 PM
THE live radio bust-up between Jamie Carragher and the bloke from talkSPORT made terrific listening.
'Whatsisface' dared to suggest our Jamie is a bottler. Bottler? Of the several million words he could have picked, 'bottler' was perhaps the least appropriate.
Anyone who witnessed Carra's perfomance in Istanbul in 2005 will vouch for his bottle. Good on you Jamie for ringing up and having a pop.
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Man of the Match
Posted by Peter Harvey on July 9, 2007 10:09 PM
IT'S been a long time coming and there have been some tearful moments along the way, but finally Jack has got his hands on the prized 'Man of the Match' trophy.
For weeks I have told him that it's hard for a defender to get the MOTM award when your team's winning by sometimes a ten-goal margin.
It hasn't stopped him feeling overlooked and unwanted. One night as he lay in bed, tears welled up and he said in a tiny broken voice: 'But dad, I'm desperate.'
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Welcome to Dixieland
Posted by Peter Harvey on July 3, 2007 10:29 PM
YOUTube is fast becoming a compelling TV archive spanning many generations.
It's one of the most watched things in our house - whether it's Emily absorbed by Aqua's 'Barbie Girl' or Paddy throwing his curls around to Wayne's World take on Bohemian Rhapsody.
(Just click on the image above and the video should play without you leaving this page)
Jack is already familiar with YouTube's workings and can track down Premiership or Champions League snippets with a bit of help.
He was well chuffed when we found the goals from his first Premiership match, Liverpool versus Bolton at Anfield on New Year's Day.
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Blues Left Red-faced
Posted by Peter Harvey on July 2, 2007 6:26 PM
HOT on the heels of Liverpool's embarrassing gaffe over their 2007 Champions League victory bus - their rivals Everton have struck back in style.
The Everton FC official website today announced the signing of the Argentine superstar Juan Roman Riquelme on a three-year deal, only for it to be quickly withdrawn.
If true, the story - under the headline 'AJ is Ready' and a photo of Andy Johnson - would have swiped Liverpool's signing of Fernando Torres off the back pages.
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This page contains an archive of all entries posted to Touchline Dad in the July 2007. They are listed from oldest to newest.
June 2007 is the previous archive.August 2007 is the next archive.
Many more can be found on the home page or by looking through the archives.
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