Everton have revealed the first five inductees into the Everton Women Hall of Fame at Goodison Park.
The club revealed the first five names in an update on their official website on Friday morning.
The five players were chosen by a panel of former coaches and players, Everton supporter groups, journalists, the Everton Heritage Society and club officials.
Everton announced the launch of the new Hall of Fame on Tuesday.
Who are the first inductees into the Everton Women Hall of Fame?
Everton announced that the first five inductees into the Hall of Fame are Mo Marley, Joy McQuiggan, Cathy Gore, Billy Jackson and Louise Thomas.
Marley joined the club in 1988 when they were known as Leasowe Pacific. She helped the club win the league title in 1997-98 and made 41 appearances for England, before later having a stint as Everton manager.
Under her guidance, Everton won the Premier League Cup in 2008 and the Women’s FA Cup in 2010, developing players including Jill Scott, Lucy Bronze and Fara Williams.
Everton Football Club can proudly announce the first five inductees to the new ‘Everton Women’s Hall of Fame’.
The historic first five are: Mo Marley, Joy McQuiggan, Cathy Gore, Billy Jackson and Louise Thomas.
— Everton Women (@EvertonWomen) September 19, 2025
McQuiggan also joined the club in the mid-1980s when they were known as Leasowe Pacific. She scored the winning goal against the Friends of Fulham in the 1989 Women’s FA Cup final.
She later returned to the club and a Women’s Premier League title.
Gore and Thomas were also part of the 1989 FA Cup win, as well as the league title triumph in 1998. Gore was widely regarded as the Player of the Season during their title-winning campaign, while Thomas is seen as one of the greatest strikers in the history of Everton Women.
Jackson was the head coach of the side that won both trophies. Jackson, at one point, combined his full-time employment as a HGV driver with managing the side.
Why did the Toffees introduce the Hall of Fame?
The launch of the Hall Fame coincides with the club’s permanent move to Goodison Park.
A statement on the club’s website said: “The Hall of Fame celebrates and honours the players, coaches and pioneers who have shaped the history of the women’s team and game.”
They will all have their images prominently displayed at the stadium and have been invited to attend Friday night’s clash against the London City Lionesses where they will be officially welcomed on the pitch in front of supporters.
The Toffees will look to return to winning ways against the Lionesses, after their 2-0 defeat to Tottenham last week.
Ahead of the game, Everton boss Brian Sorensen said his side are in ‘the same boat’ as London City, given that both clubs have a lot of new signings to gel into the team.
