Nicknamed Dixie because of his swarthy complexion,after a game at Spurs, he was the last player to walk off the pitch when a fan shouted: “We’ll get you yet, you black b*****d! ”
A policeman overheard and was set to take action, but was pushed aside by Dean who remarked: “It’s alright officer, I’ll handle this.”
Dean jumped over to the fan, punched him and sent him flying.
The policeman who saw the incident winked at Dixie and said: “That was a beauty, but I never saw it officially.”-
For @T LEAFE - match at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea 1 v Everton 2. Everton's Wayne Clarke on the ball. 4th April 1987 a great signing who led us to the title -
Everton’s squad circa 1950. A few familiar faces there. Photo taken on the training ground near Bullens Road (now a car parking area). Goodison Avenue visible in the background - for @Bluerover -