Football has long been a key part of Huyton’s social and cultural identity. It creates connections, helping young people stay active, build friendships and learn teamwork and resilience.
Local clubs and grassroots pitches are places where dreams take root, and where ambition is shaped. For many, the journey begins with the hope of following in the footsteps of Huyton-born football legends, such as Steven Gerrard, Peter Reid, and Steve McMahon.
This quote is taken from Mark Campbell’s book, Huyton’s Titans, MC Publishing (2022), p.112. Published with permission.
Alan Bleasdale writes:-
…Peter Reid is a natural born leader - a voice to be heard, listened to and reckoned with. Yes, he could be the life and soul of the party, a lad amongst lads when the game was over. But on the night before the game, Peter Reid was sat alone, cleaning his boots until they were shining. And here's a final thought. There were eighteen members of that Huyton Boys squad in that Morecambe hotel that night in 1970. Some of them, quite a few actually had, as Peter would be the first to agree, as much natural talent as he had. Seventeen lads went to an amusement arcade that night in Morecambe. One lad stayed in his room to clean his boots. One lad went to play for England. Just a thought. Just a fact.”
