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.'
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.
Other sporting relics nestled in cyberspace include nostalgia which gets me excited, but sees Jack slip from my knee and slink away with one of his 'Oh God dad, you're soooo boring' faces.
Among them tonight was Dixie Dean featured on a Pathe news report from 1931 in which the Blues were tipped for the league and cup double.
It's only a minute or so long but you get a great feel for the characters as the camera pans along the line-up.
Seventy-six years ago, but light years in so many ways. Of course, Dixie famously used to get the bus to Goodison Park on match day. Some day soon, players will be landing their helicopters in the centre circle as the red carpet is rolled towards them...
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