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Broken Dreams: Everton, The War and Goodison's Lost Generation
In the late summer of 1939, Everton Football Club had the world at their feet. After a 1938/39 season that saw them claim the League Championship title, they seemed poised to become an enduring dynasty in English football. With young stars like Tommy Lawton, a veteran goalkeeper in Ted Sagar, and emerging talents like Joe Mercer and TG Jones, Everton was a squad bursting with potential. But the invasion of Poland by Germany, just eight days into the 1939/40 season, suspended the dreams and ambitions of a team that looked set to dominate the decade.
“Broken Everton, The War and Goodison’s Lost Generation” takes you on a thrilling journey through the most tumultuous era in the club’s historyfrom the depths of relegation in the early 1930s to the soaring highs of league championships and FA Cup victories. Against the backdrop of historical change and sporting evolution, the book explores the players, the strategies, and the boardroom dynamics that shaped the Toffees through this rollercoaster decade.
Packed with intricate details, player profiles, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, this book pays homage to the men who could have been legends in an era that could have been iconic. While some went on to become household names, others vanished into the footnotes of history—but each left an indelible mark on a club that would not taste such glory again for many years.
“Broken Everton, The War and Goodison’s Lost Generation” takes you on a thrilling journey through the most tumultuous era in the club’s historyfrom the depths of relegation in the early 1930s to the soaring highs of league championships and FA Cup victories. Against the backdrop of historical change and sporting evolution, the book explores the players, the strategies, and the boardroom dynamics that shaped the Toffees through this rollercoaster decade.
Packed with intricate details, player profiles, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, this book pays homage to the men who could have been legends in an era that could have been iconic. While some went on to become household names, others vanished into the footnotes of history—but each left an indelible mark on a club that would not taste such glory again for many years.
371 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 29, 2024
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March 30, 2025
Rob writes beautifully providing a story not just a series of facts. For historical books, sports books, biographies, his style helps the reading process. Well researched and enjoyable
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