On This Day: 05/10

Everton beat Sheffield United 5-0 ON THIS DAY in 1895.

Edgar Chadwick hit a hat-trick for the Blues with Alex Latta and Alfred Milward grabbing one each.

Chadwick scored in the next game – a 1-2 loss against Nottingham Forest.

Everton finished the season third in Division One.

Dave Thomas was born in Kirby ON THIS DAY in 1950.

After making his name with Burnley, where he won England Under-23 honours, he surprisingly turned down the likes of Manchester United, Leeds and Everton to join Second Division QPR.

He signed for Everton in August 1977 for £200,000.

During his Everton career he scored 6 goals in 84 appearances