Everton article in Irish Times on the Everton-Irish connection

[Louis]

There's an article that gives a brief run down on Everton's former Irish players:

 

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/everton-love-affair-with-ireland-s-players-still-going-strong-1.1655347?page=1

 

and a short one about the possible religious connection:

 

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/english-soccer/question-of-religion-as-basis-for-support-still-contentious-1.1655070

[johnh]

The first article gives the impression that Peter Corr played in the late 1950's. I saw him play for Everton in the late 1940's. He was brilliant in the first half but ran out of steam in the second half (every game). There were no subs then so it was like playing with ten men in the second half. Peter Farrell, Everton captain, was brilliant. Never stopped running for 90 minutes. Was stood behind the goal when Peter Farrell scored for Ireland against England at Goodison (about 1948/49). Ireland won 2 - 0 which raised a few eyebrows as England didn't lose 'at home' in those days. They had never ever lost at Wembley. Tommy Eglington was a mercurial presence on the left wing. Can still see them all as though it was yesterday.