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I spent evening honouring Everton legend – Jack Grealish would have learned so much

The 35th Dixie Dean Memorial Award Evening took place at Goodison Park on Friday…

By Chris Beesley · Liverpool Echo

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 1:30 PM

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Chris Beesley argues Jack Grealish could learn about club commitment from attending an event honoring legend Johnny Morrissey.
Everton disciplined Jack Grealish and dropped him against Newcastle United after he missed a training session.
Eighty-six-year-old two-time league championship winner Johnny Morrissey received the 35th Dixie Dean Memorial Award.

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Writer Chris Beesley argues that Jack Grealish could have learned what it means to be an Evertonian by attending the 35th Dixie Dean Memorial Award Evening, which honored club legend Johnny Morrissey. Grealish recently faced disciplinary action from manager David Moyes and was dropped for a Carabao Cup tie against Newcastle United after missing a training session.

The event at Goodison Park celebrated Morrissey, an 86-year-old two-time league champion who joined Everton from Liverpool in 1962. Attendees included former players Peter Reid and Ronny Goodlass, alongside members of Dixie Dean's family.

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