Man Who Created Merseyside Football

A fascinating and insightful look into the formative years of professional football in England. This biography of John Holding, founding father of both Everton and Liverpool football clubs, examines his legacy in the game and breaks new ground by addressing the important role of club ownership in the early days of professional football.

DAVID KENNEDY is an author, educator, retirement planning expert, and owner of Hillross Pacific Advisory, an award-winning wealth management consultancy based in Sydney. In 2014 he received the Hillross Adviser of the Year award, and his views on retirement trends have featured in The Australian, AFR Asset magazine and Financial Planning magazine. David is a strategic consultant to the financial services industry, a practitioner at Kaplan Professional and a proud partner of the Cancer Council Pro Bono Program. He lives in Sydney with his wife and three children.

Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1: From Tenterden Street to Anfield Road 2: Conquering Everton 3: From Hero to Villain 4: Political Ambitions Checked 5: The Foundation of Liverpool Football Club 6: John Houlding, Lord Mayor of Liverpool 7: Death and Legacy Notes Bibliography Index About the Author