All hail to the king – no need for his subjects to swear allegiance, because at Everton he has always been the blue-eyed boy.
Erling Haaland's goalscoring deeds for Manchester City have earned him a guard of honour but, with respect, he is still miles behind the greatest record of all time. Back in 1927-28, Dixie Dean scored 60 League goals in 38 games – and 63 in all competitions – a feat which is unlikely ever to be eclipsed by a Blue Moon or on any other planet.
And if you know your history, it's enough to make your blue blood boil when Dean's phenomenon is airbrushed by hipsters who think football was invented when the Premier League 'brand' was introduced in 1992. Champions at the League summit 95 years ago, Everton are dicing with danger in the foothills now, but Dean's statue stands guard outside Goodison Park as a reminder of happier times.
