‘Genuinely incredible.’ - The Blue Room
‘A must-have for any Evertonian.’ - Falcon Blues TV
‘A series of wonderful, sublime and ludicrous moments jumbled in together. Moments that bring laughter, rage, pride and confusion in equal measure. For all Evertonians, it is a book I would strongly recommend.’ – ToffeeWeb
'A must-have!’ – Across the Park Podcast
‘Jim combines the club’s glorious past with comedic undertones that all Evertonians can resonate with given our recent history. We know our history, but there’s always room to learn more. The perfect read for all Evertonians.’ – The Unholy Trinty Podcast
‘An instant pick up for any Evertonian.’ – The Toffee Blues
Everything you wanted to know about everton
(but were afraid to ask)
In this comprehensive and cathartic guide, Jim Keoghan explores nearly 150 years of Evertonia, capturing the essence of what it means to be a 'Blue'.
• The Legends: Profiling the greats who defined eras, from the prolific Fred Geary to the "Golden Age" icons and the tireless cult heroes who would "die for the shirt".
• The Highs and Lows: Detailed accounts of the trophy-laden 1960s and 1980s, alongside the 'Everton That' moments and the generational challenges that have tested the fans' loyalty.
• Unique Traditions: Insights into the club's shifting colours, the origins of the famous crest, and the legendary atmosphere of Goodison Park's greatest nights.
• Essential Facts: A wealth of stats and stories, including clean sheet records, cup final dramas, and the fascinating history of 'Everton' clubs around the world.
Whether you are a new supporter or a lifelong season ticket holder, this book is a reminder that Everton remains something special and unique - a Grand Old Team to support.
‘A book for all ages, truly encapsulating not only the success of the players who wore the famous number 9 shirt, but how iconic it was and still is on the blue half of the city. A really enjoyable read.’ - The Unholy Trinity Podcast
‘Everton Number 9 is a great education into the lives of nine of the best strikers across Everton’s history. An easy read which will take you back through some of the glory days of the club we love.’ - The Toffee Blues
‘This is an essential read for any Evertonian, whether you were raised on a diet of Holy Trinities, Dogs of War or miserly Moyes outfits.’ - Royal Blue Mersey
‘A fascinating social history.’ - The Blue Room
‘The writing throughout the book is informative and highly accessible, and has the quite rare quality of being able to translate quite complex ideas and themes and put them across in a manner that the reader can associate with and enjoy. Essential reading for any Evertonian.’ - Grand Old Team
Everton Number 9 - Nine Players, One Iconic Shirt
The No. 9 shirt has a special place in Everton Football Club history.
From the legendary goalscoring exploits of Dixie Dean to the cult status of Duncan Ferguson, some of the greatest and most memorable forwards ever to pull on the royal blue have worn the famous number.
In Everton Number 9: Nine Players, One Iconic Shirt, Jim Keoghan explores the stories of nine players who helped make the shirt synonymous with goals, personality and Everton greatness.
Featuring Dixie Dean, Tommy Lawton, Dave Hickson, Alex Young, Joe Royle, Bob Latchford, Andy Gray, Graeme Sharp and Duncan Ferguson, the book takes readers through more than a century of Everton's football history. It explores their careers, their goals, their greatest moments and the impact they had on generations of Evertonians.
But this is more than a collection of player profiles. It is a celebration of what the No. 9 shirt has come to represent at Everton — from the record-breaking goalscorers of the past to the larger-than-life characters who became heroes on the terraces.
Packed with stories, memories and insight, Everton Number 9 is a journey through some of the most fascinating periods in Everton's history and a tribute to the players who made the famous shirt their own.
Nine players. One iconic shirt. A century of Everton history.
A must-read for Evertonians and anyone fascinated by the history of one of English football's most historic clubs.
‘A fantastic insight into how modern Everton was shaped.’ - Programme Monthly
‘Outstanding.’ - ToffeeWeb
‘‘It really is a great book, with Jim's independence as a writer allowing him to go down corridors of intrigue that more official Everton books would never allow.’- When Skies Are Grey
‘As a fan who grew up and first started watching Everton in the 90s this is a wonderful nostalgia trip and will be for any fan who watched the team during that era. But High, Lows and Bakayokos is more than just a highlights reel. It's a refreshing take on an era that delivered little tangible success but whose legacy is still felt today.’ - Royal Blue Mersey
‘If you don't know how the 'modern' Everton was shaped, this is a fitting way to fill in the gaps.’ - The Football Pink
‘Jim Keoghan's book is a better experience in prose form than those ten years at Goodison Park were in soap-opera form. And therein lies the beauty of memory: you do not need success to provide a good story. You just need a good storyteller, and Keoghan more than produces the goods’ - Soccerama
HIGHS, LOWS AND BAKAYOKOS - EVERTON IN THE 90S
The 1990s. What a time to be an Evertonian.
For Everton Football Club, the decade that followed the glory of the 1980s was a rollercoaster of unforgettable highs and painful lows. There were relegation battles, financial turmoil, managerial disasters, memorable victories and moments of genuine magic. It was a decade when one of English football's great clubs lost its way — but also one that helped shape the Everton we know today.
In Highs, Lows and Bakayokos, Jim Keoghan takes an entertaining, revealing and nostalgic look at Everton during one of the most turbulent periods in the club's history.
From Wembley glory in 1995 and famous victories over Liverpool to last-day survival dramas, financial uncertainty and the infamous Mike Walker era, the book revisits the people and events that defined a remarkable decade.
Through interviews and first-hand recollections from players, managers, owners and supporters, Keoghan explores what it was really like to follow Everton during the 1990s.
But Highs, Lows and Bakayokos is about more than nostalgia.
It asks why Everton fell behind their rivals during the 1990s, how the arrival of the Premier League and the explosion of television money changed English football, and why the club struggled to take advantage of the opportunities presented by a rapidly changing game.
It is the story of a club drifting without direction, supporters repeatedly being offered false dawns, and an Everton fanbase whose loyalty was tested like never before.
Funny, insightful and packed with memories, Highs, Lows and Bakayokos tells the story of Everton's 1990s — the decade when everything changed.
‘Jim has not only given a fantastic account of some of the crucial games not just within our own living memory, but more impressively still of games in the prewar era where he has had to use historical data to paint a romantic and thorough picture of the history of the club.’ - Grand Old Team
‘This is a must-have for Evertonians everywhere.’ -The Sportsman
‘An outstanding and entertaining read throughout. Jim Keoghan superbly takes you on a journey through some of Everton's finest moments. Through the many highs, and occasional lows, the book reminds every Evertonian what makes the club so special.’-The Toffee Blues
‘Brilliant.’ - When Skies Are Grey
‘A visceral representation of the club's past. An official history covered in mud, spit and sawdust.’ -Royal Blue Mersey
‘Every Evertonian should read this.’ - Falcon BluesTV
‘A fantastic book with fantastic memories of some of the best times of my life.’ - Toffee TV
‘Humorous, tragic and euphoric - sometimes in the space of just a few pages - Jim Keoghan's work is a must read for both the ardent Evertonian, and regular football supporters wanting to find out more about one of British football's traditional elites.’ -The Blue Room
Everton Greatest Games: The Toffees Fifty Finest Matches
In Everton Greatest Games, Jim Keoghan takes a journey through the history of one of England's oldest and most celebrated football clubs, selecting 50 matches that helped shape the story of Everton FC.
From the club's earliest days to the modern era, these are games filled with triumph, drama, heartbreak, controversy and unforgettable characters.
Relive the exploits of legendary Evertonians including Dixie Dean, Tommy Lawton, Dave Hickson, the Holy Trinity, Bob Latchford, Howard Kendall and Joe Royle, alongside the moments that have become part of Everton folklore.
There are famous title victories, memorable FA Cup triumphs, European adventures and iconic derby encounters. But there are also games that tell a different story — matches played during difficult periods that reveal the character, resilience and passion of Everton and its supporters.
From the club's formative years and its emergence as one of England's footballing giants, through the glory years of the 1960s and 1980s, to the more turbulent modern era, Everton Greatest Games explores how individual matches can capture the mood of an entire generation of supporters.
More than a collection of match reports, this is the story of Everton told through 50 unforgettable games.
Packed with fascinating stories, historical detail and the memories of the players and supporters who experienced these moments, Everton Greatest Games is a celebration of the matches that have made the Blues what they are today.
Fifty games. More than a century of history. One extraordinary football club.