DIXIE, The Goal King. Debut Documentary Screening & Q&A with Graeme Sharp

DIXIE, THE GOAL KING – The life and achievements of football’s goalscorer William Ralph Dean.

Debut screening at: Floral Pavilion. New Brighton. UK. 22nd January 2027.

The captivating story of how William Ralph Dean, the boy from Birkenhead who became Dixie, the iconic centre forward genius of Everton and England, the No 9 who took goalscoring to a height that a century later remains unequalled.

His stunning total of 60 League goals in 1927-28 stands as the Everest of goalscoring, an enduring and remarkable record.

This revealing FreeStand film, made with the support of the Dean family, is an emotional personal journey intergrated with the legacy of his achievements. Written by Dixie’s biographer John Keith, who knew the great man personally. It includes Dixie’s own words as it traces his rise from back street football to League title and FA Cup glory with Everton and his feats for England.

Through archive material, interviews with other football greats and from those who knew and admired the legendary centre forward, this film brings to life his amazing career for a new generation.

DOCUMENTARY FEATURING:Graeme Sharp, Gary Lineker, Bill Kenwright, Ian Callaghan, Mark Lawrenson, Duncan Ferguson.

Filmed, Directed & Edited by: Michael Wishart

Written by: John Keith

Produced by: Gillian Beattie