Sir, – Emmet Malone's excellent article on the links between Ireland and Everton FC (Sport, January 15th) omits mention of perhaps the most remarkable connection, the signing in 1939 by Sligo Rovers of the legendary ex-Everton forward Dixie Dean.
Dean’s 60 goals for Everton in 1927-28 stands as the record for most scored in a season in the top tier of English football. His prolific strike rate continued with Rovers and helped the club reach the FAI Cup final, and secure runner-up spot in the league in 1939. – Yours, etc,
DAVID ROUSE,
Royal Canal Park,
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Ratoath Road, Dublin 15.