A former Everton player and manager has died.
Billy Bingham was not just known for his time at Everton but quickly became a hero and legend for Southport FC. The club confirmed on their website that he died on Thursday, June 9 at a care home in Southport. During his established playing career, Bingham spent two years playing for the Toffees and took charge of Southport in his first managerial job at just 33 years old in 1965.
Bingham was the oldest surviving ex-player for Everton, with both Everton and Southport paying tribute to the former footballer. In a tribute from Southport, a spokesperson said that "there is perhaps no person who has commanded greater acclaim and admiration than Billy Bingham" in the club's 131-year history. Following his short stint of just two-and-a-half years at the Sandgrounders, Billy impressed massively by taking the club to the last 16 of the FA Cup in his debut season before they were knocked out to his former side Everton.
