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Exclusive Blue Bill to bid for Evertonian Medals

Bill Kenwright has exclusively told Blue Kipper that Everton will bid for Ray Wilson's 1966 World Cup Winners Medal, & Dixie Deans 1933 FA Cup Winners Medal. In an email to us, Bill said "Thanks for the message. we can certainly do something about the medals." Just what the doctor ordered.

When asked could we quote him,
Bill said "Yes, you can publish anything I say on Blue Kipper."
(02/03/01)

Dixie & Ray's Medal under the hammer

Back in November 2000, Blue Kipper urged fans to campaign for Everton F.C. to buy Ray Wilson's World Cup Winner's medal. The sale will take place at Christie's in London on 23rd March 2001. Christie's reckon Ray's medal will net up to £80,000. Also on sale will be Dixie Dean's 1933 FA Cup winners medal. This should go for £12,000. So even though we are skint, for about £90,000 we could have two unique prizes. Imagine them on display at the Kings Dock, Bill.
Buy them! (22/02/01)

Potential Prize Possession for Trophy Room

As news breaks that Ray Wilson will be putting his 1966 World Cup Winners medal up for sale, we urge the Blues board to buy this prize possession. Ray has been quoted as saying that he does not need the money, but the possible windfall of £50,000 would be enjoyable spent with his family.

Mansfield born Ramon Wilson made 150 and 3 subs appearances for Everton between 1964-69. He was considered as the finest full-back in European football when he won the medal and Evertonians will fondly remember him for his acrobatic overhead clearances.

Blue Kipper is urging Everton to give Ray's medal pride of place in the Goodison Trophy Room, rather than hidden away in someone's private collection.

Blue Kipper urges all fans to write, fax, or e-mail the club, asking Everton to buy the medal.(28/11/00)

E-mail received today. Glad to see your urging Everton to buy ray wilson's world cup medal. I have already sent them an e-mail asking if they are,and i hope every Evertonian does the same, although I dont think they should need urging. They should have made a bid as soon the news broke. What is the chance of another everton player winning the world cup with england (whats the chance of england winning the world cup again). keep up the good work & the campaign. yoz.(30/11/00)

We have far too few worldclass players and memories to let two pieces of Everton folklore pass out of our outstretched hands. Good luck with the site. Lee. (11/03/01)