Ex-Everton keeper Gordon West dies at 69

Former Everton goalkeeper Gordon West has died at the age of 69. West, who also had spells at Blackpool and Tranmere, had been battling a long illness and passed away peacefully yesterday.

West helped the side to the First Division title in 1963 and 1970 as well as the FA Cup in 1966. After signing from Blackpool in 1962 for £27,000 – a then-record fee for a goalkeeper – West went on to make 402 appearances and was capped three times by England.