'I left Liverpool for Everton and got horrendous stick for it - but it was worth it'

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Gary Ablett playing for Liverpool in the 1989 FA Cup final(Image: Bob Thomas/Getty Images)

Gary Ablett, a rare breed who played for both Everton and Liverpool, was honest about the reaction to his move across the city.

Fast forward six years, and Ablett was lifting the FA Cup once again - this time as part of the Everton team that silenced Manchester United's attack in a memorable 1-0 victory.

The early Premier League years were less kind to both Merseyside clubs than the trophy-laden 80s, with Everton narrowly escaping relegation in 1994 and teetering on the brink the following season.



It is written down in the history books: Gary Ablett, the only player to claim FA Cup winners medals with both Liverpool and Everton."

Since Ablett's historic move, a mere seven male footballers have been registered with both Everton and Liverpool.

Of these, only Nick Barmby in 2000 and Abel Xavier in 2002 made the direct switch between the two clubs.

Gary Ablett (L) celebrating Everton's FA Cup win in 1995(Image: Bob Thomas/Getty Images)

Ablett concluded his career boasting over 100 league appearances for both Liverpool and Everton, as well as Birmingham City.

He managed the Under-17s for Everton and the Under-21s for Liverpool, mentoring future Premier League players Emiliano Insua and Nabil El Zhar.

After a year as Stockport County manager, Ablett joined Ipswich's coaching team, but was tragically diagnosed with blood cancer in 2010.

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