Joe Mercer, OBE (August 9, 1914 - August 9, 1990) was an English football player and manager. Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions, in decreasing order of seniority: Knight or Dame Grand... August 9 is the 221st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (222nd in leap years), with 144 days remaining. ... 1914 (MCMXIV) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... August 9 is the 221st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (222nd in leap years), with 144 days remaining. ... This article is about the year. ... The striker (wearing red jersey) has run past the defender (in white jersey) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to stop the ball. ...

He was born in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire and at first played for Ellesmere Port F.C. Mercer played at left-half. He was a powerful tackler and good at anticipating an opponent's moves. He joined Everton in September 1932 at the age of 18. He claimed a regular first team place in the 1935-36 season. Mercer made 186 appearances for Everton, scoring two goals and a winning a League Championship medal in the 1938-39 season. During this time he gained five England caps. Arms of the former Ellesmere Port Borough Council Location within the British Isles Ellesmere Port is an industrial town in the district of Ellesmere Port and Neston, Cheshire, England, situated in the south of the Wirral Peninsula on the estuary of the River Mersey, to the north of Chester. ... This article is about the English county. ... Everton Football Club are an English football club from the city of Liverpool, founded in 1878. ... From 1889 until 1992, this was the highest division overall of organized football in England. ... First International Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Largest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Northern Ireland; 18 February 1882) Worst defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First...

Unfortunately, like many players of his generation, Mercer lost out on seven seasons of football due to the Second World War. He became a sergeant-major but neverthless played in 26 wartime internationals. The Everton manager Theo Kelly accused Mercer of not trying in an international against Scotland. In reality Mercer had sustained a severe cartilage injury. Even after consulting an orthopaedic specialist, the Everton management refused to believe him and Mercer had to pay for the surgery himself (after 14 years with the club). Understandably upset, Mercer moved in 1946 for £9,000 to Arsenal, although he commuted from Liverpool. Theo Kelly brought Mercer's boots to the transfer negotiations to prevent Mercer having a reason to go back to say goodbye to the other players at Everton. Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km into the air. ... Theo Kelly was manager of Everton Football Club from 1939 to 1948. ... First International Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Largest win Scotland 9 - 0 Wales (Glasgow, Scotland; 23 March 1878) Worst defeat Uruguay 7 - 0 Scotland (Basel, Switzerland; 19 June 1954) World Cup Appearances 8 (First in 1954) Best result Round 1, all European Championship Appearances 2 (First... 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Arsenal Football Club (also known as Arsenal, The Arsenal or The Gunners) are an English professional football club based in north London. ... Liverpool waterfront by night, as seen from the Wirral. ...

At Arsenal, Mercer quickly became captain, and won an FA Cup winner's medal in 1950 and League Championship medals in 1947-48 and 1952-53. Mercer initially decided to retire in May 1953, but recanted and returned to Arsenal for 1953-54. However, he was forced to retire for good that season, after breaking his leg in two places in a match against Liverpool. Mercer played 275 times for Arsenal in all, and was voted FWA Footballer of the Year in 1950. The FA Cup - this is the fourth trophy, in use since 1992, and identical in design to the third trophy introduced in 1911. ... 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1953 (MCMLIII) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Liverpool Football Club (usually known simply as Liverpool) is an English football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside, they are the current champions of Europe and the most successful English football team to date. ... The Football Writers Association (FWA) is an association of English football journalists and correspondents writing for newspapers and agencies. ... 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Two days bfore the 1955-56 season, Mercer was approached to replace Sheffield United manager Reg Freeman who had died during the close season. As a manager he began inauspiciously as his first season ended in relegation. In December 1958, he moved to Aston Villa who were bottom of the First Division. Although he led them to the FA Cup semi-finals he was relegated to Division Two for a second time. Sheffield United Football Club are a football club in The Football League. ... Aston Villa redirects here. ...

He moulded a talented young side at Villa and his team became known as the 'Mercer Minors'. He led Villa to victory in the inaugural League Cup in 1961 but was then sacked in 1964 on grounds of ill health. The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup, is an English football competition. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... For the Nintendo 64 emulator, see 1964 (Emulator). ...

Despite this his health improved and he went on to enjoy great success as a manager with Manchester City. During his time there he won the First Division (1968), FA Cup (1969), League Cup (1970), and European Cup Winners' Cup (1970). Manchester City Football Club are a football club based in Manchester, United Kingdom. ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday For other uses, see Number 1969. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... The Cup Winners Cup was a football club competition between the winners of the European domestic cup competitions. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ...

Mercer was manager of the English national football team for a brief period in 1974 after Sir Alf Ramsey's resignation. He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1976. First International Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Largest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Northern Ireland; 18 February 1882) Worst defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 11 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... Sir Alfred Ernest Ramsey (born January 22, 1920 in Dagenham, Essex; died April 28, 1999) was a footballer and manager of the English national football team from 1963 to 1974. ... Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions, in decreasing order of seniority: Knight or Dame Grand... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ...