In 1878, Everton Football Club were formed, and they were known as “St. Domingo’s Football Club”. The club was called St. Domingo’s because they were named after the St Domingo’s Methodist Church where Reverend Ben Swift Chambers created a football team for the winter. But why was the church called “St. Domingo’s”? Allow me to introduce you to George Campbell.
Stories
Everton’s First Ever League Match
On September 8th, 1888, Everton, and 9 other teams, played their first ever league game. Everton’s first opponents were Accrington FC (not to be confused with Accrington Stanley – the teams are not related). Before the season started, Everton had three friendlies: a 4-1 win over Padiham (two goals from George Farmer, one from Edgar Chadwick and an own goal); a 1-2 defeat to Blackburn Olympic (Edgar Chadwick scored Everton’s only goal); and a 2-1 win over Halliwell Jubilee (one goal each for Edgar Chadwick and George Farmer).
The People’s Club – Living Up to Their Name
In 2002, in his first press conference as Everton manager, David Moyes called Everton “The People’s Club”. It is fair to say that the club has lived up to the name so many times. But one time in particular shows exactly why they deserve the moniker.
In 2011, the charity “Everton in the Community” released by a book detailing the stories from Everton supporters. Some included times when Everton gave their supporters an experience they will never forget. Come hither Mags Fuller and her daughter, Megan.
The Origins of Prince Rupert’s Tower
Prince Rupert’s Tower is known for being the centrepiece of Everton’s crest. It has been on the crest in 1938 and from 1978 onwards. But what exactly is it?
Everton in Nazi Germany
The 1935/36 First Division season was over. The Berlin Olympics was near. After avoiding relegation by 4 points (thanks to a very healthy home record) and thumping Preston 5-0, Everton were set to go to Adolf Hitler-ruled Germany to play five matches against German international trial teams ahead of the Olympics. From May 9th-24th, Everton were about to show Fußballfans what they were made of.
The First Ever Goalscorer Against Everton – A Referee!
On Saturday 10th January, 1880, Everton were playing their second ever game, and their first ever away game – a friendly against Birkenhead Association. Three weeks previously, they beat St. Peter’s 6-0 at Stanley Park, so early signs looked promising. But those signs quickly faded.
The Wrath of Howard Kendall
We all know Howard Kendall as a successful manager and an all-round nice guy. However, he wasn’t like that all the time. A lesson learned by five young Everton players.
Everton and Baseball
Everton and baseball had an unlikely friendship. In modern times, they are not linked with each other whatsoever, but from the 19th century to around the 1950s, their link was quite strong.
The Ones That Got Away
Everton and transfers have always had a complicated relationship. Players of high approval seemed to be very likely to sign for Everton, but it never came to fruition. Recent examples include Andriy Yarmolenko, Ivan Perisic and Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe. There have also been some who Everton had an eye on but did nothing, and players who left the club and went on to greater things.