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- ↑ Matthews, Tony (2004). Who's Who of Everton. Mainstream Publishing. ISBN 1-84018-819-7.
- ↑ Metcalf, Mark (2013). The Origins of the Football League. Amberley. ISBN 978-1-4456-1881-4.
- ↑ "English National Football Archive" . Retrieved 5 February 2018. (registration & fee required)