EXCLUSIVE I got £10,000 for winning the Golden Boot, says Everton legend BOB LATCHFORD. But I wish I hadn't..
.the taxman wouldn't leave me alone! Bob Latchford won the Division One Golden Boot during the 1977-78 season He netted 30 goals, the most that season, earning himself a prize of £10,000 IAN LADYMAN: The Premier League title race went to the wire, it is not boring compared to other European leagues! - Listen to the It's All Kicking Off! podcast By Simon Jones Published: 17:30 EDT, 20 May 2024 | Updated: 17:41 EDT, 20 May 2024 e-mail View comments Being elevated to God-like status never sat comfortably with Bob Latchford. An affirmed Christian, he squirms slightly as he is reminded how Everton fans heralded his presence to the tune of ‘Bobby Latchford walks on water.
..’ and could he ever forget the banner waved proudly at the church end of Gwladys Street which declared ‘Jesus saves.
Latchford scores the rebound.’ The truth is, supporting Everton in the 1970s, just like today, was a test of faith. City rivals Liverpool were tightening their grip on European domination and Everton were doing their best to remain in the slipstream.
The one comfort to the Goodison faithful was their centre forward was the best finisher in the land. Even the man Liverpool fans would later refer to as God — Robbie Fowler — was a boyhood fan. The peak of their excitement came in 1977-78.
The Daily Express, bemoaning the fact no striker had scored 30 goals in a season since Manche.
