So if ancient history is any guide, Evertonians only have to show some patience for a few years and they’ll be top of the tree again before long. For example, back in the old Twenties, Everton could rely on Dixie Dean in attack. FIVER LETTERS“I had real trouble figuring out why The Fiver’s Christmas special arrived in my mailbox several uncharacteristic hours early. NEWS, BITS AND BOBSFormer West Germany keeper Hans Tilkowski, who played in the 1966 World Cup final against England, has died at the age of 84. Adam Lallana, Wayne Rooney, Aaron Wilbraham and poor old Claudio Bravo: talking points from the FA Cup and 10 of them.

Source: The Guardian January 06, 2020 15:56 UTC