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Moyes talks up the opposition again

30 September

Once again, David Moyes talks up the weekend's opposition, and highlights the amount of money they have spent, ahead of another big lunchtime game tomorrow.

 
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Derby memories: Rare pictures from the Echo archive

30 September

Echo slideshow ? with YNWA warning

Everton vs Liverpool

30 September

The 216th Merseyside derby takes centre stage in the lunchtime televised kick-off tomorrow with Everton hoping to extend their unbeaten run against Liverpool to three games. Tim Cahill's fitness remains the biggest question mark ahead of the game.

 
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How 25 years of poor planning left Merseyside trailing Manchester

30 September

Louise Taylor assesses the gulf that's opened up between the respective clubs of Manchester and Liverpool against a socio-economic backdrop that helped create it

 
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Everton to open School of Science?

29 September

Everton are looking to become one of the first football clubs in the country to open a free school under the government scheme.

Vaughan out for months

30 September

Norwich City manager Paul Lambert says ex-Everton striker James Vaughan will be out for "three or four" months after suffering a knee injury.

Garbutt loaned to Cheltenham

29 September

Another youngster goes out on loan as Luke Garbutt joins Cheltenham Town for a month to gain first-team experience.

Cahill best thing for Moyes

30 September

David Moyes describes Tim Cahill, a player he picked up for just £2m in July 2004, as the best thing that has happened to Everton in the Scot?s decade at Goodison Park.

Distin insists no contract issue

29 September

Sylvain Distin insists reports originating in the Daily Mail suggesting he is holding out for a new two-year contract are lies, and says he would be happy to sign a one-year deal at Goodison Park.

 
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Two years since Everton lost two in a row

28 September

Remarkable statistic could bode well for Goodison derby

Everton agree to Duffy loan extension

28 September

Everton have agreed to Scunthorpe United's request to keep the defender on loan for another month.

Cahill could be fit for derby clash

27 September

Tim Cahill is hoping to be passed for this weekend's clash with Liverpool at Goodison Park. The Australian suffered heavy bruising to his shin in a collision with Vincent Kompany in the defeat to Manchester City.

 
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Saha can still be a game-changer for EFC

27 September

Louis Saha can still transform Everton FC's season with his goal-scoring ability, according to Sylvain Distin.

 
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Hahnemann: I definitely didn't join Everton for the money

27 September

Listen again to Marcus Hahnemann's interview

Atkinson tasked with Mersey derby

27 September

Martin Atkinson who, like almost every referee you could mention has frustrated Evertonians to varying degrees over recent years, will be the man in the middle for the derby on Saturday.

 
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How the Barca ownership model might work for Everton

26 September

Peter Bottomley at Dixie's 60 analyses a Times article that presents the case for fan ownership of football clubs

Rodwell confident ahead of derby

26 September

Jack Rodwell says that he and his Everton teammates will put the disappointment of the defeat at Manchester City behind them and bounce back for this weekend's Merseyside derby against Liverpool.

Reserves pegged back by Chelsea

26 September

Everton's second string took the lead three times against Chelsea but were pegged back to a 3-3 draw in a thriller in London.

Iron looking to extend Duffy loan

26 September

Scunthorpe United are hoping that Everton will agree to extend Shane Duffy's loan period beyond the initial one-month term agreed at the end of August.

Club confirms Chelsea Cup date

26 September

Everton have announced that the Carling Cup 4th Round tie with Chelsea at Goodison Park will take place on 26th October with an 8pm kick off.

Baxter scores for Tranmere

26 September

Jose Baxter would like to extend his loan spell at Tranmere after he scored on his debut.

Silva: a striker who needs to play

26 September

Joao Silva, forgotten striking acquisition from last summer, indicates in an interview with PortuGOAL that he is relying on David Moyes remaining aware of his form for Vitoria so that he'll be called back for his chance to stake a claim at Goodison.

Birch on Everton's problems

25 September

Trevor Birch says Everton simply can no longer compete with the Premier League's elite without a new stadium capable of generating revenues closer to those hauled in by the likes of the Manchester clubs, Arsenal and Chelsea.

Moyes angry at Kompany challenge

25 September

David Moyes has accused Vincent Kompany of deliberately trying to hurt Tim Cahill during Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Manchester City and criticised referee Howard Webb for not taking action against the defender.

A gameplan that does not work

24 September

Everton held out for most of the game but failed to use their rare set-pieces effectively, and eventually went down to a deflected goal by sub Balotelli, followed by a second when Drenthe gave the ball away cheaply and Milner scored, leaving Moyes's much-vaunted game plan in tatters

Blues handed Chelsea test

24 September

Everton have been drawn at home again in the Carling Cup following today's Fourth Round, but this time they'll have to get past their cup nemesis Chelsea if they're to progress to the last eight.

 
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Life is getting tougher for the have-nots

24 September

Lee Dixon assesses Everton's prospects ahead of the trip to moneybags Manchester City

Manchester City vs Everton

23 September

Everton travel along the M62 to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City for the televised lunchtime kickoff, hoping to keep alive their hoodoo over Roberto Mancini's men ? the Blues are the last team to have won a League game at Eastlands having

New player incoming!

23 September

Everton are set to sign goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann on a short-term deal until January. David Moyes is keen to bolster his options by bringing in the USA international, who is a free agent following his release by Wolves at the end of last season.

Baxter loan confirmed

23 September

It has been confirmed that Tranmere have signed forward Jose Baxter on a month's loan from Everton.

Neville blasts home a cracking winner

21 September

Lethargic and unimaginative, Everton were heading out of the Carling Cup until Marouane Fellaini smashed home an equaliser to force extra time, where a drive from Phil Neville put the Blues into the fourth round draw.

Yobo plays for females-only crowd

21 September

A novel approach in Turkey to hooliganism meant that Fenerbahçe, rather than play behind closed doors, were able to admit women and children under 12 to their match against Manisapor on Tuesday. They still managed to attract over 41,000 fans.

Everton vs West Bromwich Albion

21 September

Everton have the fourth round of the Carling Cup in their sights this evening as they host West Bromwich Albion at Goodison Park. Despite the Premier League opposition, David Moyes may consider mixing up his starting line-up and possibly handing the likes

Saha forced to wait some more

21 September

Steve Round has been trying to downplay the fuss over Louis Saha's desire to play the increasingly unneeded role of striker in David Moyes's team.

Fans Parliament — progress made

20 September

Simon Magner of Evertonians for Change, a component of The Blue Union coalition, reports on some of the changes to the Fans' Forum that have been implemented by Everton FC, many of them suggest by E4C earlier this year.

More gloomy mortgage news

20 September

More information has come out about the mortgage deed that Everton signed with Vibrac Corporation, a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands. Everton have forward-sold their central Premier League broadcast income not only for this season but f

Moyes cautious over Vellios progress

19 September

David Moyes is being typically pragmatic over Apostolos Vellios' prospects, saying that while the 19 year-old striker has "plenty to work with" in terms of ability, he still has to refine his all-round game.

Jags: We need to help out with goals

18 September

Phil Jagielka scored what was only his third League goal in four seasons as Everton eventually saw off Wigan yesterday and acknowledged that the onus for scoring falls on the whole team right now.

"We all play a part not only scoring goals but defen

Drenthe looking beyond next summer

18 September

Royston Drenthe says he's enjoying life at Everton and hopes to do well enough for the Blues this season to earn a permanent contract at Goodison.

Moyes shrugs off Saha tweets

18 September

David Moyes was unperturbed by a Louis Saha's clearly disappointed comments on Twitter before the game yesterday after the French striker was left out of the squad.

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17 September

Everton VS Wigan Athletic

17 September

Everton are hoping to register their first home win of the new season at the third attempt as Wigan, without a goal away from home so far and without a win in this fixture since 2005, come to town. David Moyes is counting only Victor Anichebe as unavailab

Club to refund Arteta, Beckford shirts

16 September

Everton Chairman Bill Kenwright has announced that the Club will offer refunds to fans who purchased replica shirts bearing the names Arteta or Beckford this summer, providing they can show proof of purchase.

Sending the wrong message?

15 September

A small comment by David Moyes on the sale of Mikel Arteta has been picked up in the press today:

"It could set a precedent," he said. "I accept that but on this occasion I thought it was the right one to do."

Sending the wrong message?

15 September

A small comment by David Moyes on the sale of Mikel Arteta has been picked up in the press today:

"It could set a precedent," he said. "I accept that but on this occasion I thought it was the right one to do."

Moyes has stressed he has no in

No blue skies for Everton

15 September

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Fellaini to reprise Pienaar saga?

15 September

With no apparent sign of an end to the many months of talks being held on a new contract for Marouane Fellaini, the fear is growing that Everton may be forced to sell the player next year to avoid a replay of the Pienaar saga.

Groundshare a 'non-starter'

14 September

"There have been rumours that we're interested in the possibility of a share with Everton. I won't ever say it is completely (ruled out), but our fans don't want it so I think it's a non-starter.? — Liverpool FC chairman Tom Werner.

 
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Bill Kenwright gets cheers but fans? anger still grows

14 September

 
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Use Your Voice

14 September

 
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Everton gripped by identity crisis as People take on Club

14 September

Moyes forced to blood youth

13 September

David Moyes admits that he will reluctantly have to blood some of his young players a lot earlier than he'd like given the thinness of his squad.

Stoke game put back a day

13 September

With Stoke City now playing Europa League football, Everton's game against them has been moved to Sunday 4 December, kick-off 3 pm.

Drenthe on target for Reserves

13 September

Everton new-boys Royston Drenthe and Denis Stracqualursi turned out for the Reserves this evening in Widnes against Aston Villa and the Dutch winger was on target with the second goal as the Blues lead 2-0 at the break. Magaye Gueye was the provider, havi

New Boys to play Villa

12 September

Evertonians who want to see more of the two new loan signings will gat a chance tomorrow evening when the Reserves take on Aston Villa. The game was scheduled for Finch Farm without the public but the club has decided to switch the venue so fans can atten

Moyes resets Everton expectations

12 September

David Moyes suggests that Everton fans need to dig in for the long haul, saying that "we have to be careful in what we believe Everton are capable of achieving."

The solution could hardly be clearer

12 September

The Blue Union have released a statement to the media saying they were pleased with the many Evertonians who attended a pre-match demonstration on Saturday that sent a clear message to the club's hierarchy: enough is enough, it's time for change.

Cahill pleads for unity

11 September

Pushback against the Blue Union march and protest continues today with Tim Cahill getting involved: "As an Evertonian, whether it is good times or bad times, you have got to roll with it. The protest when you look at it now was probably something that sho

Two points squandered

10 September

A great first half of good attacking football saw Everton go in one goal ahead at the break thanks to an excellent finish by Osman, but Everton sat back increasingly and allowed Villa back into the game, through a Petrov strike after a clear penalty appea

Kenwright's “pain and pride”

10 September

In stark contrast to Ian Ladyman's withering summary of Everton's current predicament, the Mail's Martin Samuel provides a lengthy, emotional article from the point of view of Bill Kenwright on the eve of the planned protest by the Blue Union aga

Everton v Aston Villa

10 September

Another frustrating International break is thankfully over and footballl returns to Goodison Park with the visit of Aston Villa for the first game of a triple-header that could test the limits of Moyes's threadbare squad. Optimism on the injury front is t

Protest march heard loud & clear

10 September

Around 1,000 Evertonians marched along Goodison Road in protest at the way Everton have failed to progress financially despite David Moyes's efforts on the pitch. The march, arranged by The Blue Union, caused controversy among Everton fans, but attrac

Moyes hints of injury boost

9 September

David Moyes suggests that three or four of his injured players — Coleman, Gueye, Baines & Heitinga may be available to play some part against Aston Villa but cautions about lack of preparation in the case of his new loan signings.

BU Letter clarifies aims

9 September

In an 'Open Letter' addressed to Bill Kenwright, the Blue Union have distanced themselves from the objective of installing an interim board and are instead asking the existing Board of Directors to appoint a group of professionals to secure the sale of th

Elstone rejects calls for interim board

8 September

Everton CEO, Robert Elstone, has hit back at The Blue Union's calls for an interim Board of Directors to be appointed to process the potential sale of the Club. "The board of directors... have an ongoing responsibility to do what is right by Evertonians,"

Anichebe facing weeks out of action

8 September

The Express report that Victor Anichebe could be out for as long as three months after scans revealed the extent of the striker's groin injury that he sustained on duty for Nigeria on Saturday.

Drenthe has a point to prove

7 September

Loan signing Royston Drenthe is looking to kick-start his career at Everton after admitting he is finished with Real Madrid. Drenthe was the standout player of the Netherlands Under-21 side and his performances in that age group's victorious European Cham

The Strac can hack it

7 September

New Everton signing Denis Stracqualursi is confident he can deliver goals and does not feel any extra pressure as one of only two front-line strikers at the club. ''I think my style will suit England,'' said the forward. ''Players are quite powerful and

Protest March to go ahead

6 September

The Blue Union have been given the green light by Merseyside Police to stage a peaceful protest march prior to Saturday's game at Goodison Park against Aston Villa. They will be congregating on the council ground on Spellow Lane, 50 yards behind the

Barkley makes U-21 bow

6 September

Ross Barkley made his debut appearance for the England U-21's side last night, playing three quarters of the game as the Three Lions came back from a goal down to beat Israel 4-1. Everton were well represented, with Jack Rodwell captaining England for the

Keeping the Echo in Our City

5 September

This article points up the challenges facing fans groups who need to promote exposure of their issues and causes in the print and TV media as a vatal part of the campaign to get their message across to fans who are not using the internet.

New Blues will launch 3rd strip

5 September

New singings Royston Drenthe and Denis Stracqualursi will be at Everton Two between 4pm and 5pm (timing may be subject to change) on Thursday to launch the attractive new pearl-coloured third kit.

Fulham game moved back 24 hours

5 September

The Blues' match at Fulham next month, originally scheduled for 22 October, has been put back to 1.30pm on Sunday 23 October due to the Cottagers' involvement in the Europa League the Thursday before.

Another injury headache

5 September

Leighton Baines suffered a hamstring injury in training with the England squad on Sunday that has not responded to treatment, so he has been withdrawn from Tuesday night's Euro 2012 qualifier against Wales at Wembley and allowed to return to Everton.

Rodwell ready to step into the void

5 September

Jack Rodwell says that although Mikel Arteta will be sorely missed at Goodison, he is ready to "step it up" and fill the vacuum left by the Spaniard.

Fenerbahçe take Yobo back on loan

5 September

It looks as though Fenerbahce have managed to re-acquire the services of Joseph Yobo without having to buy him outright after securing the Nigerian on loan for another season.

Anichebe heading home injured

4 September

Victor Anichebe is flying back to England after picking up a groin injury on duty for Nigeria in their 2-0 win over Madagascar and will miss the Super Eagles' friendly against Argentina. He is expected to be out of action for two to three weeks.

Parkinson rides for charity

4 September

Joe Parkinson, a player whose flourishing Everton career was cruelly cut short by injury in the mid-90s, will be undertaking a bike challenge around Cuba in March in aid of Zoe's Place hospice. Donate today via JoePar

Drenthe revels in the pressure

4 September

As he settles into his new surroundings, Royston Drenthe says he welcomes the pressure that comes with wearing the number 10 jersey.

Duffy hoping to impress the Iron

4 September

Shane Duffy is hoping to earn an extension to his month-long loan with Scunthorpe United

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