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Merseyside football's founding fathers were the subject of a fascinating evening of history at Goodison Park this week.
Fittingly in derby week, the Everton shareholders association held a forum dedicated to the six men who were instrumental in the birth of both Everton and Liverpool football clubs.
The evening was split into six segments - one for each of the influential figures.
Ben Chambers, John Houlding, James Baxter, George Mahon, John McKenna and Will Cuff were the men in question.
The level of detail offered by expert speakers Peter Lupson, Steve Flanagan, Bishop Tom Williams, Alan Wilson and Paul Wharton was astonishing - and the packed Alex Young lounge were enthralled throughout.
Attended by supporters and representatives from both Clubs, there was also a definite focus on highlighting the links between the two clubs which have been existent since Liverpool were founded in 1892.
On hand and enjoying the evening from Everton were Graeme Sharp, Robert Elstone and Sir Philip Carter, while Liverpool were represented by ex-player Brian Hall and historian Eric Doig.
Mr Lupson explained that the evening would also serve to draw the attention of both clubs' fans that they should have more respect for each other, and that a return to the 'friendly derby' was desirable.
