Time for Koeman to show he’s learning lessons as Everton falter in another...
All good things must come to an end, and so too mildly encouraging things such as Everton’s unbeaten run which was surrendered away at Tottenham. The 3-2 scoreline flattered the defensive Toffees who...
View ArticleBarkley responds to Koeman’s demands with his best form yet
There has been a lot of recent discussion about Ross Barkley’s future. With 15 months left on his contract, this is understandable although it continues the trend of speculation rather than analysis....
View ArticleSix home wins on the bounce for Everton as Barkley and Lukaku continue to shine
Everton strolled to their 10th home win this season as Marco Silva’s vulnerable Hull City were beaten 4-0 at Goodison. With all eyes on Romelu Lukaku after a week of thought-provoking outspokenness, a...
View ArticleStructural integrity: Everton and council agree waterfront site for new stadium
125 years since Everton left Anfield for Goodison Park, the club has reached an agreement to build a new stadium on the banks of the River Mersey. Stanley Park’s perimeter has served the Toffees...
View ArticleO’Neill reveals the flaws in his approach with latest response to Koeman
When James McCarthy withdrew from the warm-up of Ireland’s clash with Wales, he increased the likelihood of his Everton exit tenfold. He also reignited the vociferous club versus country debate about...
View ArticleEverton’s winless run at Anfield goes on as Koeman gets it wrong
Everton made a tough week much tougher with a weak, vulnerable Merseyside derby performance as they failed to win at Anfield for 18th straight year. Sadio Mane and Philippe Coutinho tore apart a slow,...
View ArticleA blow for Everton but Koeman’s blend of youth and experience bodes well
When Ashley Williams grabs his second assist in four days, you know Everton are pushing their luck. When he then lunges arm first at a goal-bound effort in the last minute and makes contact, the luck...
View ArticleEverton continue productive Goodison run with mature display against Leicester
Everton completed the double over champions Leicester as they ran out 4-2 victors of an entertaining clash. The Blues offset some abject first-half defending with three goals before the break....
View ArticleAfter a tough week, Barkley stands tall as Everton make it eight straight at...
A week that began with a knock to the floor in a city centre bar for Ross Barkley ended with him standing tall on the edge of the Gwladys Street embraced by adoring fans. Deflections will stop him...
View ArticleKoeman’s hesitance costs Everton as Chelsea move towards the title in style
The next time Ronald Koeman sees Antonio Conte, it will be too soon. Since the Dutchman arrived in England, no other manager has outwitted him so comprehensively. After Chelsea trounced Everton 5-0 in...
View ArticleSteady progress for Ross Barkley but we’re left with more questions than ever
Everton fans may have watched Ross Barkley play his last game at Goodison. Or there may have been a lot of fuss about nothing. An event has occurred but we’re unsure how to conclude it. Things are...
View ArticlePickford and Klaassen arrivals reveal Everton’s new approach
One of England’s brightest, one of the Netherlands’ best snapped up for £54m in the space of a few hours. This is Everton, Jim, but not as we know it. Jordan Pickford and Davy Klaassen, two highly...
View Article‘The Prince of Centre-Halves’: A vivid portrayal of Everton’s forgotten legend
Everton are renowned for remembering their own, for delving into a rich history of superstars and silverware and honouring the club’s best. Sometimes it doesn’t work out so pleasantly. Circumstances...
View ArticleBeyond the romanticism, Rooney will be crucial to Everton’s varied attack
And so, after a 13-year footballing lifetime that bore every club trophy, that encompassed the all-time scoring record for England and for England’s most successful club, Manchester United, that has...
View ArticleDiamonds aren’t forever: Koeman confirms Barkley will leave Everton “100%”
On the cusp of a major leap forward for Everton, Ross Barkley, the diamond of the club’s academy, has decided to jump ship. Leading his new-look, newly rich boyhood club into the top four does not,...
View ArticleRooney runs the show on return as Pickford establishes himself immediately
Remember the name, relive the elation. For the first time in 13 years, Wayne Rooney scored the winner for Everton as his return to the club ended with a 1-0 win over Stoke City. Now the Premier...
View ArticleCalvert-Lewin the unlikely star as Everton claim a point in lively clash with...
For the second straight season at the Etihad, Everton emerged both disappointed and pleased with a 1-1 draw. Like Nolito in 2016, Raheem Sterling cancelled out the Toffees’ opener – one of the most...
View ArticleKlopp’s wrath is mere claptrap: Anger is the new delusion for attacking coaches
Of all the embarrassing moments in Jurgen Klopp’s two post-derby hissy fits, one comment in particular stood out. Having asked the gathered media to raise hands to indicate whether they believed Dejan...
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