Everton
Everton has confirmed the permanent departure of goalkeeper Harry Tyrer for an undisclosed fee. The club expressed gratitude for Tyrer’s contributions and extended their best wishes for his future endeavors. The Crosby-born player has had productive loan spells with Chester, Chesterfield, and Blackpool, notably aiding Chesterfield in securing promotion from the National League in the 2023/24 season. Tyrer played a pivotal role in helping the Spirerites clinch the National League title with five games to spare in 2024.
Harry Tyrer said: “I’d like to say I’m getting better and I’m looking at what Jord did before he established himself at Sunderland. Jord is unbelievable. He always helps with the young lads, he’s certainly helped me. He’s one of the best in the Premier League and probably the world currently. You’ve just got to learn from him and take what he says in because he’s very experienced now.”
Tyrer continued: “It’s definitely my ambition to play for Everton in the future. I’m a local lad and I’ve supported Everton for as long as I can remember. Going to Goodison when I was growing up and watching the likes of Tim Howard, you just want to be a part of that. I’m nearly there but I’ve just got to keep going until I get that call to play in the first team.”
He added: “Hopefully I can start pushing towards 150 games by the time I’m 23/24, that would be a great thing for me.”
Tyrer has been a promising talent, making 38 appearances in League One for Blackpool last season, bringing his total to 145 career appearances. Despite his aspirations to play for Everton, the young goalkeeper has had to leave his hometown to advance his career, a path taken by many local talents before him. The late Andy Rankin remains the last local goalkeeper to have played more than 10 games for either Everton or Liverpool, with a total of 105 appearances for the Blues.
Rankin, described by David France as “the most agile and acrobatic goalkeeper I have seen at Everton,” moved on to Watford, where he played over 300 times. His career path highlights the challenges faced by local goalkeepers in establishing themselves at Merseyside’s top clubs. The legacy of Liverpool-born goalkeepers is rich, with notable names such as Ted Taylor and Ken Mulhearn, who found success outside their hometown clubs.
Tyrer’s journey echoes the historical struggle for Scouse goalkeepers to make a significant impact at Everton or Liverpool. As he embarks on the next chapter of his career, Tyrer remains hopeful of returning to Everton in the future, driven by his deep-rooted connection to the club.
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