Everton F.C.

Everton Football Club are an English football club from the city of Liverpool, founded in 1878. They are one of the most successful clubs in English football, having played more seasons in the top division (103 of a possible 107) and won more points in the top division than any other team.

The 1970s: A few highs but no trophies

Harry Catterick's team of 1969/70 seemed destined for greatness but declined quickly. The team finished 14th, 15th, 17th and 7th in the following seasons. The stress of an under-performing team was said to be a factor in Harry Catterick's poor health and eventual resignation in 1974. Everton were on course to win the Championship in the 1974/75 season under Billy Bingham (some bookmakers had even stopped taking bets at Easter) but some surprising losses to lowly opposition ended the challenge and they finished 4th. After two relatively poor seasons (11th and 9th), Bingham left in 1977. During the interregnum, Everton reached the League Cup final in 1977 losing late in extra time of the replay. Bob Latchford scored 30 league goals in the 1977-78 season.

Related Topics:
Harry Catterick's - Championship - Billy Bingham - 1977 - League Cup - Bob Latchford

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Under Gordon Lee Everton finished third in 1977/78 and fourth in 1978/79 after looking title contenders for much of these seasons, but expectations were high given the success of Liverpool and so Lee departed in 1981.

Related Topics:
Gordon Lee - Liverpool - 1981

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