Dixie Dean remembered as Everton's record goalscorer in radio feature

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Dixie Dean remembered as Everton's record goalscorer in radio feature
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The latest episode of BBC Radio Merseyside's A to Z of Everton celebrates Dixie Dean, a prolific striker for the club from 1925 to 1937. During his tenure, Dean scored 349 goals in 399 league matches, a remarkable achievement that remains unmatched in the Premier League era. Current star Erling Haaland has set various records since his arrival but has yet to surpass Dean's single-season top-flight record of 60 goals. Discussion among commentators suggests Dean's accomplishments are even more impressive given the challenging playing conditions of his time, which included muddy pitches. The episode highlights Dean's legacy, emphasizing that records may evolve, but his scoring feat could endure for decades.

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  • Dixie Dean scored 349 goals for Everton from 1925 to 1937.
  • Erling Haaland has not yet broken Dean's single-season record of 60 goals.
  • Commentators highlight challenges of playing on muddy pitches during Dean's era.
  • The latest episode of BBC Radio Merseyside focuses on Dean's legacy.
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Dean was a prolific goalscorer during his time at Goodison Park between 1925 and 1937, notching up 349 goals in 399 league appearances. Since Erling Haaland's arrival in the Premier League, the Norwegian striker has set new goalscoring records, yet he is still to break Dean's record of 60 goals in a top-flight season.

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