The origins of the Everton Encyclopedia lie in the book of the same name published in 2012; back then, it was already a mammoth project, including articles on all aspects of Everton's history, and more than 400 in-depth biographical entries based on original research.

Now, we're moving the project online, expanding and updating it to ensure the Everton Encyclopedia remains the definitive reference on the history of Everton Football Club.

We look forward to sharing more fascinating content with you, but in the meantime, we hope you will enjoy this interactive format.

James Corbett
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James Corbett is a sports correspondent, award-winning author and Principal of Mount Vernon Publishing Group.