GhostOfDixie
Player Valuation: £70m
Who were they, what did they do, where did they come from and where are they now?
If anyone has the new strip they will notice the hat tipping recognition that is given out to the boys of the 84/85 season - which we are in the middle of the 25th Anniversary.
Does anyone really remember? We do have some younger members who may not understand fully the impact these players had on 30 something fans and above.
Here's a recap.
Neville Southall - Goalkeeper
Where did he come from?
Llandudno originally, Signed from Bury in 1981 for £150,000
What did he do?
Played 578 games for the Blues and won 92 caps for Wales
His achievements as a player include 2 Championships, 2 FA Cups, 1 ECWC, 3 Charity Shields and 1 Footballer of the Year award 1985.
What is he doing now?
He is currently the caretaker manager of Margate.
Gary Stevens - Right Back
Where did he come from?
Barrow-In-Furness, Youth player.
What did he do?
Played 208 games for the Blues, scoring 8 goals and won 46 caps for England.
His achievements as a player include 2 Championships, 1 FA Cup, 1 ECWC, 3 Charity Shields.
What is he doing now?
He is now a fully qualified Physiotherapist, last seen as a coach at Chester City.
Kevin Ratcliffe - Centre Back & Captain
Where did he come from?
Mancot, Youth player.
What did he do?
Played 348 games for the Blues, scoring 2 goals and won 59 caps for Wales.
His achievements as a player include 2 Championships, 1 FA Cup, 1 ECWC, 3 Charity Shields.
What is he doing now?
Many can hear him co-commentating on Everton's quest for Europe over on Channel 5, where he seems to struggle with the name Jagielka, to name but a few.
Derek Mountfield - Centre Back
Where did he come from?
Liverpool, Signed from Tranmere for £30,000 prior to 82/83 season.
What did he do?
Played 106 games for the Blues, scoring 19 goals (14 in one season).
His achievements as a player include 2 Championships, 1 FA Cup, 1 ECWC, 3 Charity Shields.
What is he doing now?
A PE teacher for Pensby High School A Specialist Sports College, Wirral.
Pat Van den Hauwe - Left Back
Where did he come from?
Dendermonde, Belgium, Signed from Birmingham for £100,000 sept 84.
What did he do?
Played 135 games for the Blues, scoring 2 goals and 13 caps for Wales.
His achievements as a player include 2 Championships, 1 FA Cup, 1 ECWC, 3 Charity Shields.
What is he doing now?
Unknown, he was married to Mandy Smith, daughter of Stones bassist Bill Wyman, but have since separated.
Trevor Steven - Right Wing
Where did he come from?
Berwick-upon-Tweed, Signed from Burnley for £300,000 summer 83.
What did he do?
Played 210 games for the Blues, scoring 48 goals and 36 caps for England.
His achievements as a player include 2 Championships, 1 FA Cup, 1 ECWC, 3 Charity Shields.
What is he doing now?
He works as a pundit around the channels, generally on Everton games, and is also a football agent.
Peter Reid - Centre Midfield
Where did he come from?
Huyton, Liverpool, Signed from Bolton for £60,000 summer 82.
What did he do?
Played 159 games for the Blues, scoring 8 goals and 13 caps for England.
His achievements as a player include 2 Championships, 1 FA Cup, 1 ECWC, 3 Charity Shields and 1 Players Player of the Season.
What is he doing now?
Assistant Manager at Stoke City
Paul Bracewell - Centre Midfield
Where did he come from?
Heswall, Liverpool, Signed from Sunderland in 84.
What did he do?
Played 95 games for the Blues, scoring 7 goals and 3 caps for England.
His achievements as a player include 1 Championships, 1 ECWC, 3 Charity Shields.
What is he doing now?
Unknown
Kevin Sheedy - Left Wing
Where did he come from?
Builth Wells, Wales, Signed from Liverpool for £100,000 in 82.
What did he do?
Played 274 games for the Blues, scoring 67 goals and 46 caps for Ireland.
His achievements as a player include 2 Championships, 1 ECWC, 3 Charity Shields.
What is he doing now?
Academy coach at Everton.
Graeme Sharp - Striker
Where did he come from?
Glasgow, Scotland, Signed from Dumbarton for £120,000 in 80.
What did he do?
Played 306 games for the Blues, scoring 111 goals and 12 caps for Scotland.
His achievements as a player include 2 Championships, 1 ECWC, 1 FA Cup, 3 Charity Shields.
What is he doing now?
Works for Radio City as footballer co-commentator.
Andy Gray - Striker
Where did he come from?
Glasgow, Scotland, Signed from Wolves for £250,000 in 83.
What did he do?
Played 49 games for the Blues, scoring 14 goals and 20 caps for Scotland.
His achievements as a player include 1 Championships, 1 ECWC, 1 FA Cup, 1 Charity Shields.
What is he doing now?
Works for Sky Sports.
Finally, here is a nice little clip of those glory boys of 85.
YouTube - The Class Of 85 Everton FC
If anyone has the new strip they will notice the hat tipping recognition that is given out to the boys of the 84/85 season - which we are in the middle of the 25th Anniversary.
Does anyone really remember? We do have some younger members who may not understand fully the impact these players had on 30 something fans and above.
Here's a recap.
Neville Southall - Goalkeeper
Where did he come from?
Llandudno originally, Signed from Bury in 1981 for £150,000
What did he do?
Played 578 games for the Blues and won 92 caps for Wales
His achievements as a player include 2 Championships, 2 FA Cups, 1 ECWC, 3 Charity Shields and 1 Footballer of the Year award 1985.
What is he doing now?
He is currently the caretaker manager of Margate.
Gary Stevens - Right Back
Where did he come from?
Barrow-In-Furness, Youth player.
What did he do?
Played 208 games for the Blues, scoring 8 goals and won 46 caps for England.
His achievements as a player include 2 Championships, 1 FA Cup, 1 ECWC, 3 Charity Shields.
What is he doing now?
He is now a fully qualified Physiotherapist, last seen as a coach at Chester City.
Kevin Ratcliffe - Centre Back & Captain
Where did he come from?
Mancot, Youth player.
What did he do?
Played 348 games for the Blues, scoring 2 goals and won 59 caps for Wales.
His achievements as a player include 2 Championships, 1 FA Cup, 1 ECWC, 3 Charity Shields.
What is he doing now?
Many can hear him co-commentating on Everton's quest for Europe over on Channel 5, where he seems to struggle with the name Jagielka, to name but a few.
Derek Mountfield - Centre Back
Where did he come from?
Liverpool, Signed from Tranmere for £30,000 prior to 82/83 season.
What did he do?
Played 106 games for the Blues, scoring 19 goals (14 in one season).
His achievements as a player include 2 Championships, 1 FA Cup, 1 ECWC, 3 Charity Shields.
What is he doing now?
A PE teacher for Pensby High School A Specialist Sports College, Wirral.
Pat Van den Hauwe - Left Back
Where did he come from?
Dendermonde, Belgium, Signed from Birmingham for £100,000 sept 84.
What did he do?
Played 135 games for the Blues, scoring 2 goals and 13 caps for Wales.
His achievements as a player include 2 Championships, 1 FA Cup, 1 ECWC, 3 Charity Shields.
What is he doing now?
Unknown, he was married to Mandy Smith, daughter of Stones bassist Bill Wyman, but have since separated.
Trevor Steven - Right Wing
Where did he come from?
Berwick-upon-Tweed, Signed from Burnley for £300,000 summer 83.
What did he do?
Played 210 games for the Blues, scoring 48 goals and 36 caps for England.
His achievements as a player include 2 Championships, 1 FA Cup, 1 ECWC, 3 Charity Shields.
What is he doing now?
He works as a pundit around the channels, generally on Everton games, and is also a football agent.
Peter Reid - Centre Midfield
Where did he come from?
Huyton, Liverpool, Signed from Bolton for £60,000 summer 82.
What did he do?
Played 159 games for the Blues, scoring 8 goals and 13 caps for England.
His achievements as a player include 2 Championships, 1 FA Cup, 1 ECWC, 3 Charity Shields and 1 Players Player of the Season.
What is he doing now?
Assistant Manager at Stoke City
Paul Bracewell - Centre Midfield
Where did he come from?
Heswall, Liverpool, Signed from Sunderland in 84.
What did he do?
Played 95 games for the Blues, scoring 7 goals and 3 caps for England.
His achievements as a player include 1 Championships, 1 ECWC, 3 Charity Shields.
What is he doing now?
Unknown
Kevin Sheedy - Left Wing
Where did he come from?
Builth Wells, Wales, Signed from Liverpool for £100,000 in 82.
What did he do?
Played 274 games for the Blues, scoring 67 goals and 46 caps for Ireland.
His achievements as a player include 2 Championships, 1 ECWC, 3 Charity Shields.
What is he doing now?
Academy coach at Everton.
Graeme Sharp - Striker
Where did he come from?
Glasgow, Scotland, Signed from Dumbarton for £120,000 in 80.
What did he do?
Played 306 games for the Blues, scoring 111 goals and 12 caps for Scotland.
His achievements as a player include 2 Championships, 1 ECWC, 1 FA Cup, 3 Charity Shields.
What is he doing now?
Works for Radio City as footballer co-commentator.
Andy Gray - Striker
Where did he come from?
Glasgow, Scotland, Signed from Wolves for £250,000 in 83.
What did he do?
Played 49 games for the Blues, scoring 14 goals and 20 caps for Scotland.
His achievements as a player include 1 Championships, 1 ECWC, 1 FA Cup, 1 Charity Shields.
What is he doing now?
Works for Sky Sports.
Finally, here is a nice little clip of those glory boys of 85.
YouTube - The Class Of 85 Everton FC
