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Cash in... or Moyes to Spurs next summer

Why Everton need to find some cash from somewhere, or risk losing Moyes to Spurs next summer

No imminent Everton takeover

The Liverpool Echo, often the unofficial mouthpiece of the club, has confirmed that internet rumours claiming Everton are in takeover talks with the Jain Group are wide of the mark. Stories talk up the group's supposed interest in making a land purchase in North Liverpool that has been linked by some to the stillborn "Football Quarter" concept. The Echo states that the Jain Group is one of several organizations Bill Kenwright "meets with regularly" but "they have yet to do anything to convince him their interest will materialise into anything substantial."

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Heitinga admits Blues are falling behind

Johnny Heitinga admitted Everton?s form against the Premier League?s top clubs has suffered a worrying dip so far this season ? but insists they will recapture their defiance.

Jose Baxter sent off for Tranmere

Jose Baxter will likely get a three-match suspension after he was given a straight red card for a lunging tackle on Oliver Norwood in Tranmere's 4-2 reverse at Scunthorpe.

Earl in attendance at Goodison

Bill Kenwright was was joined in the Everton Directors Box by fellow director Robert Earl for Everton's 1-0 defeat by Manchester United on Saturday.

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Uninspired Toffees toil to Man Utd defeat

Everton fell to their fifth Premier League defeat of the season against Manchester United on Saturday in a game which put the Toffees? deficiencies under a glaring spotlight.

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5 Tactical Points on Everton 0-1 Manchester United

There was an air of inevitability about this one. The Blues huffed and puffed a lot but were kept at arms length for the most part by a stubborn United rearguard marshalled superbly by the commanding Vidic. This was a much improved display to the feeble spanking at the Bridge though and with some winnable fixtures coming up ? plus the return of Rosyton ? the onus is now on the Blues to put some form together between now and the festive period.

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Saha blames boots for not scoring

On Twitter, Louis Saha has blamed his boots following his Everton side?s 1-0 defeat on Saturday: "#gutted with result. Wrong boots today,? the Frenchman said.

New chapter in Rooney / Everton history

At A Different League, Andrew Tuft thinks the relationship between Rooney and the Goodison crowd is changing: It appears, to the great majority inside the stadium, that Rooney is merely a name from Everton?s past. Rooney is no longer viewed as a former Everton player now plying his trade elsewhere. He is a United player who had a brief cameo with Everton. In that distinction lies an enormous difference.

Moyes can't understand noon KO

?I can't understand why it's a 12 o'clock kick-off. I find it incredible we kick-off at that time in football these days." ? David Moyes.

Everton 0 - 1 Manchester United

Everton struggled to compete with the wounded Champions in the first half, but limited the damage to just one goal, scored a little too easily by Hernandez. They almost came back before the break when a Baines free-kick smashed off the United crossbar. Barkley came on for Bily at half-time... Then Vellios and Gueye as Everton pushed United hard but could not find the equalizer.

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Under-18s lose 5-goal tussle

A late goal by the Wolves captain sealed the 3 points for their Under-18s on a day when Everton?s defence were not at their best making costly errors as Everton lead twice until the death only to throw it away.

Mucha's position at risk

David Moyes refused to criticise goalkeeper Jan Mucha, who he'd selected ahead of Tim Howard, for his horrendous error on Wednesday night, but insisted that, along with the acquisition of 39-year-old American veteran Marcus Hahnemann, it could force a future re-think.

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Kendall: Mucha shouldn't have played

Howard Kendall believes that goalkeeper is one position you don't rotate, particularly against a team like Chelsea.

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Rooney will always be 'a traitor'

Sir Alex Ferguson admits Wayne Rooney will always be "a traitor" in the eyes of Everton fans.

Carling Cup selection backfired

David Moyes has admitted that his team selection for the Carling Cup defeat to Chelsea "sort of backfired," though not because of the decision to play his poorer goalkeeper or an unfit Tim Cahill.

Duffy loan extended again

Scunthorpe United have extended the loan deal for Everton defender Shane Duffy to a third month. The Republic of Ireland Under-21 international has made 10 appearances for the Iron. It is the second time manager Alan Knill has moved to extend the 19-year-old's spell at Glanford Park.

Everton vs Manchester United

Everton get the opportunity to heap more misery on Manchester United this weekend as the wounded champions come to Goodison Park for a fixture they haven't won now in three seasons. Tim Cahill and Phil Neville look set to miss out through injury while Royston Drenthe is suspended following his red card in midweek. KO is 12:00pm.

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Cahill and Neville both out

David Moyes will be forced to rethink his starting line-up for Saturday's lunchtime clash with Manchester United after losing captain Phil Neville and Tim Cahill to injury. Neville has a hamstring while the folly of playing Cahill with an injury on Wednesday appears to have come home to roost.

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The Battle of the Wounded Tigers

The fortunes of Everton and Manchester United couldn't be further apart in terms of silverware and cash to spend on players but this weekend both clubs will be looking to pick themselves up from demoralising defeats.

Tony Hibbert: True Blue

The homegrown defender who came up through the ranks of the Everton Academy and won the FA Youth Cup for Everton in 1998, has been at Everton so long he was in David Moyes's first starting XI. He tells Simon Hart how he's seen the club grow, Wayne Rooney come and go, and why Ross Barkley will be a star.

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How Goodison Park has become a danger zone for United

Sir Alex Ferguson is looking for a response from his players following their 6-1 home defeat to Manchester City but he must get it at Goodison Park which has become a tricky place to go for United in recent seasons.

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Everton and the League Cup: A Miserable History

Sabotage Times summarise Everton's poor record in the only major domestic competition that haven't won

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Baxter's Tranmere loan extension confirmed

Tranmere have extended forward Jose Baxter's loan from parent club Everton by another month.

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BBC's Conor McNamara ejected from Goodison Park

BBC football commentator Conor McNamara is ejected from Everton's Goodison Park live on air following the Toffees' 2-1 Carling Cup defeat to Chelsea.

Green settling in nicely

Everton Academy new-boy George Green is already making a good impression on coaches after the 15-year-old shone in a friendly for Everton's U-18 side.

Cahill again plays while injured

David Moyes has confirmed that Tim Cahill was carrying an injury during the Carling Cup defeat to Chelsea ? it's not clear, however, whether he sustained it this evening or whether it was a pre-existing complaint.

Moyes ? We should have won

David Moyes believes his side did not deserve to be knocked out of the Carling Cup against Chelsea, his side should have wrapped up the game before the 90 minutes were over.

Moyes explains Barkley's absence

David Moyes has explained withdrawing Ross Barkley from the front line for over a month, since the Carling Cup third-round win over West Bromwich Albion on 21 September.

Kenwright for Keeps

The Blue Union's aims were to awaken the media to the stagnation and neglect that the last 10 years of Premier League football have brought Everton through mismanagement under Bill Kenwright's Chairmanship. This sympathetic piece by Ian Ridley in the Express suggests there is no media groundswell to unveil Kenwright; far from it...

Everton vs Chelsea

Everton and Chelsea meet for the second time in 10 days ? and the for the fifth time in cup competition in three years ? for a Carling Cup Fourth Round tie at Goodison Park that will see the winners into the last eight. KO is 8pm.

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Blues edged out in extra time

A late goal by Louis Saha gave Everton a lifeline in this Carling Cup tie, forcing extra time against 10-man Chelsea when he headed home Seamus Coleman's cross. But the Blues lost the initiative when Royston Drenthe was dismissed for a second bookable offence and Daniel Sturridge scored the winner to send Andre Villas-Boas's side through to the last eight.

Fellaini deal ?very close?

David Moyes has revealed that negotiations with Marouane Fellaini over a new contract have been going well and that Everton are "very close" to agreeing terms with the midfielder. The Belgian international has under two years left on his current deal.

Rodwell attains manhood

Jack Rodwell feels more like a senior player now he has 100 senior appearances under his belt and is starting to take a more commanding role in the team.

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Everton v Chelsea Carling Cup preview

Man City (H) now Live on Sky

Everton's home game with Manchester City on 1st February will now be screened live by Sky Sports. The 8pm kick-off time does not change.

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Stracqualursi not exactly a workaholic

Denis Stracqualursi has revealed: ?I was a layabout and didn?t finish school. I didn?t want to work either. I helped my uncle once ? he was a refrigerator fixer. I had to start at 8, but I used to arrive at 10.?

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Jack Rodwell?s the lad to sting Chelsea

?Chelsea are obviously a great side so we won?t be taking anything for granted. But hopefully our fans will get behind us and we can put on a performance.?

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Everton Announce Goodison Bottle Ban

Everton has introduced a ban on bottles being taken into the seated areas at Goodison Park in a bid to protect the safety of supporters.

More to come from Drenthe

On-loan midfielder Royston Drenthe has told Everton fans they can expect a lot more from him this season. "The fans can expect more," he said. "You can show a lot more when you start than when you come in from the bench."

Baxter to extend Tranmere loan

José Baxter is set to stay with Tranmere for another month after the formal details of his loan extension are ironed out on Wednesday.

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Louis Saha returns to haunt Everton Fulham

This strange headline in the Independent is rather misleading...

Former Fulham striker Louis Saha returned to haunt his former club this afternoon with a late goal which inspired Everton to a dramatic victory at Craven Cottage.

Everton topple Fulham in dramatic finale

A grandstand finish in which Zamora smashed wide of an open goal saw Saha punish his profligacy with a 90th-minute strike and secure for Everton a match that was heading for a 1-1 draw. Ruiz's sublime chip had canceled out Royston Drenthe's stunning opener before Louis Saha struck and Jack Rodwell put the icing on the cake in injury time.

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Johnson targets 'special' goal v Everton

McFadden not a signing, insists Moyes

David Moyes goes to some lengths to counter the negative vibes surrounding Jamie McFadden's return to Everton, insisting he is not actually a signing!!!

Fulham vs Everton

Everton are back in the Capital for their visit to Fulham looking to arrest a run of three straight defeats before home games against Chelsea and United. KO at Craven Cottage is 1.30pm on Sunday.

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Another Blue Union March next month

The Blue Union have announced they will be holding another rally and protest march before the Wolves game on 19 November from 2pm on the Council Fields, Spellow Lane.

No Fulham game for Jimmy Mac

David Moyes does not expect James McFadden to play for Everton too soon. McFadden will not be considered for Sunday's clash with Fulham as he is still regaining fitness after a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a knee injury. But he is working hard in training to get back into peak condition and Moyes hopes it will not be too long before he can be unleashed.

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Everton Training Session (Gallery)

Everton Training Session 21st October 2011, in pictures...

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Fulham fixture of great importance

Time and tide taken their toll?

David Prentice has finally noticed that David Moyes ain't as chipper as he used to be. Fiery optimism and a determination to challenge the Big Boys has given way to a resigned sense of deafeatism.

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Fulham v Everton

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Fulham v Everton Tactical Preview

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Neville to battle for Everton start

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Kevin Langley leaves Northwich Villa

Finch Farm up for grabs

Hudson Capital Properties, the current owners of Finch Farm, are looking to sell the prime site, where Everton have a 50-year lease after selling the property to ROM Capital in 2005 for construction of their training complex by specialist developer AFL, completed in 2007. Everton have the option to purchase the site back on every 5-year anniversary of the original lease. The next opportunity comes in July 2012; the pricetag: £16,511,838.

Another player out on loan

Notts County have completed the signing of Everton winger Femi Orenuga, who has become a regular for the Reserves, on a one-month loan deal.

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Beckford finally scores for Leicester

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Parry would like to keep Baxter longer

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Sven says: 'Don't judge Jermaine Beckford'

Big Dunc returns as Youth Team Coach

Duncan Ferguson clearly misses the game and wants to get back in ? as a coach! What better place to dispense his special brand of enthusiasm and commitment at Everton's Academy. (Well, er... at the minute, perhaps the first team could benefit most from a good kick up the arse from Big Dunc!)

McFadden out to prove himself

"It is up to me to grab the chance and to show the fans I am good enough to play for Everton again."

Everton Res 2 - 0 Sunderland Res

Everton Reserves beat their Sunderland counterparts 2-0 at Finch Farm on Tuesday afternoon with McFadden, Stracqualursi, Barkley and Gueye all featuring.

Ten future stars from the Academy

Over at the Bleacher Report website, Matt Cheetham has run the rule over the amazing array of young up-and-coming footballing talent in the Everton Academy to compile a list of players developing in the Everton U-18s and Reserves that may one day become "the next Wayne Rooney".

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McFadden move smacks of desperation

David Prentice on the acquisition of ex-Blue James McFadden for the remainder of 2011-12.

Barkley to get lots of reserves games

With the Premier League big boys circling like vultures and growing bewilderment among many Evertonians that he's not playing more regularly, David Moyes dampens hopes that Ross Barkley will be in the first team any time soon.

It's time for change at Everton FC

That's the title of a new video from the Blue Union, available on YouTube.

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Hillsborough Parliamentary Debate

Twenty two years after that fateful day in the spring of 1989 the families involved in the Hillsborough campaign for justice finally heard the cross-party support for the truth to be revealed reverberate around the very heart of government, the chamber in the House of Commons.

McFadden rejoins Everton

James McFadden has sealed a return to Goodison Park with confirmation from Everton that the free agent has inked a new contract with the Blues for the remainder of the season after being released by Birmingham City over the summer.

New deal for Barkley ? in December

Ross Barkley is expected to a agree a new five-year deal with Everton... but not until December, when the highly promising young attacking midfielder turns 18.

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Blue Union unveils its website

?We made a good fist of keeping it tight?

David Moyes thinks his players did everything they could to stay in the game against the better team in this evening's 3-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge.

It's all about damage limitation

David Moyes's tried and trusted formation played quite well for periods of this game but poor defensive work saw them give up the requisite two easy goals against a moneybags side before half-time. Chelsea scored easily again in the second half before Vellios was finally risked in the 80th minute ? and duly scored a classic predator striker's goal with his first touch inside 18 seconds!

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Moyes admits McFadden talks

Quizzed on the topic during his pre-match press conference this afternoon, David Moyes confirmed that talks have been held with representatives of James McFadden who is currently a free agent.

Shrewd Moyes deserves a big shot

Kevin Keegan recounts the conventional media view of Everton under Bill Kenwright and David Moyes.

Red card still a very sore point

David Moyes has stressed that no amount of support for his view that Martin Atkinson got it wrong when showing Jack Rodwell a straight red after Luis Suarez's playacting will make up for the referee's atrocious decision, which ruined the Goodison derby a fortnight ago.

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Moyes calls Rooney ban a joke

Everton manager believes Uefa punishment is excessive ? Moyes says it might be better to leave Rooney at home

Villas-Boas praises Moyes's work

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has guarded against any complacency ahead of the visit of Everton on Saturday and has pointed to the Toffees' recent record at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea vs Everton

Everton travel to Stamford Bridge this weekend for the late afternoon televised kick-off to face Chelsea where they haven't lost in five seasons in the Premier League. Leon Osman appears to be the only additional injury doubt beyond Victor Anichebe.

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Cahill looks for fighting spirit

Tim Cahill believes Everton must show their fighting spirit at Chelsea this weekend as they look to bounce back from two successive defeats in the Premier League.

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Chelsea v Everton: Tactical Preview & Statistical Analysis

The Blues head to Stamford Bridge this weekend looking to stretch their unbeaten run against Chelsea to 8 games in a fixture which has yielded 6 successive draws ?

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Government request changes to football governance

KEIOC summarize the latest government recommendations on key issues like football ownership, transparency and the role of agents

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A recipe for the rich to get richer

David Conn in The Guardian with a sobering assessment of where the Premier League is heading based on Liverpool's new drive to scrap revenue sharing of international TV revenue

Jagielka looking to keep a clean sheet

Phil Jagielka is desperate to keep a clean sheet against a free-scoring Chelsea side, and he accepts that his own form has to improve if he is to help achieve that aim.

No action against Atkinson

Referee Martin Atkinson has predictably been spared a temporary demotion to the Championship by Professional Game Match Officials Limited.

Bily helps Russia into Euro2012

Diniyar Bilyaletdinov scored within six minutes of coming on as a 72nd-minute substitute for Russia as they qualified for Euro2012 as winners of Group B. Ireland must play off, while Marouane Fellaini and Belgium missed out.

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10 January transfer targets for Everton

Landon Donovan is included in Bleacher Report's list of potential transfer targets for Everton in January's transfer window

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Everton facing up to harsh economic realities

KEIOC cite Trevor Birch's assessment that Premier League clubs are cutting back their costs in the face of increasing financial pressures

Hahnemann plays in Reserves friendly

Marcus Hahnemann got a run out with a young Reserves/Senior Academy side on Tuesday, behind closed doors at Finch Farm. The side took on a "fringe" selection from Crewe Alexandra, and came off winners, with goals from Conor McAleny and John Lundstram.

Rodwell an injury worry

Jack Rodwell pulled out of the clash with Norway on Monday, which England won 2-1, as a precaution after picking up a groin injury in training.

Everton vie for regional awards

Everton have been shortlisted in three categories in the MBNA Northwest Football awards, including a nomination for Leighton Baines for Player of the Year.

Woods adds USA coaching role

Everton's Chris Woods has been signed up by Jurgen Klinsmann as the United States' national team's goalkeeping coach. David Moyes has given permission for Woods to take the job while continuing in his Goodison role.

Why have Everton not been sold?

One of the few mentions made today in the national media regarding Saturday's Blue Union meeting has David Anderson wondering "Is Bill Kenwright asking too much or is he standing in the way of a potential deal?"

Barkley debuts in England U21 win

Ross Barkley made his first competitive start for England's Under-21s on Monday evening as they beat Norway 2-1. Barkley crossed to set up Henderson's goal, and was substituted after 54 mins.

Gueye patiently awaits his chance

Magaye Gueye can count his appearances for Everton on two hands but the Frenchman is hopeful that he can get more playing time at senior level in the coming weeks.

Not punching above our weight

Leighton Baines believes the fact many of Everton?s players are targets for rivals clubs suggests people should not be surprised by their level of performance.

Coleman prepared to fight for Ireland place

Seamus Coleman admits that he was disappointed not to make the bench for the Republic of Ireland's squad to face Andorra but says he's not one to sulk about it.

Finance is the primary focus

The Blue Union held their second public meeting at Zeligs in Liverpool One on Saturday afternoon. The meeting featured a detailed financial presentation by Colin Fitzpatrick, information about a Fans Parliament, and a talk by Howard Kendall.

Howard: Ross needs to be insulated

In the face of weekly speculation linking him with some of the top teams in the Premier League, Tim Howard hopes that Ross Barkley will elect to stay with Everton where he can be protected by "people who will tell him the right things and keep his feet on the ground."

Howard helps Klinsmann to first win

Tim Howard made a number of key saves in the USA goal as Jurgen Klinsmann claimed his first win as coach of the American team with a 1-0 margin over Honduras.

Loanee settling in at Prenton Park

According to Tranmere Rovers manager Les Parry, Jose Baxter (in on loan from Everton) is having a greater impact with every game he plays.

Blue Union meeting at Zeligs

The Blue Union are holding a second public meeting today at Zeligs in Liverpool One. Howard Kendall will make a special guest appearance and so will the FA Cup.

Under-18s draw with Liverpool

Chris Long came to Everton's rescue, firing home in injury time to deny Liverpool two of their three points after the reds had scored earlier from the penalty spot.

Vellios picks up ankle injury

Apostolos Vellios played for Greece Under-21s in their 2-0 win over San Marino on Thursday but came off after 58 minutes with an ankle injury.

How George Green chose Everton

The Echo delves behind the history leading up to Everton landing 15-year-old midfield hot-shot prospect, George Green from Bradford City's school of excellence.

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Arteta: Spirit in Everton's dressing room is the best

Sky's New Year's Day Surprise

A new batch of live games on Sky and ESPN in December and early January have been announced... and Everton feature just once.

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Arteta did not undergo medical before joining Arsenal

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Dan Gosling: Was he better off at Everton?

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Bill Kenwright admits club will lose up to £5 million a year waiting for a new owner to emerge

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Bily wants to play his part

Diniyar Bilyaletdinov was linked with a return to his homeland in the summer but he wants to stick it out on Merseyside.

Moyes has best price-per-point ratio

A new study shows that in terms of value for money David Moyes is the best manager in the Premier League with a price-per-point ratio of just under £50,000.

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Doncaster ready to pounce for Dan Gosling with Newcastle set to release midfielder on loan

Bill Kenwright BBC Interview

Bill Kenwright talks frankly to Christian Purslow, former managing Director of Liverpool FC, about Everton finances and the 24/7 search to find a buyer in what the Chairman believes is an almost impossible economic climate.

Everton still bitter over red card costs

Everton have accused referee Martin Atkinson of costing the club a potential £1 million due to his erroneous dismissal of Jack Rodwell last weekend.

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Pub landlady wins foreign TV battle

Portsmouth pub owner, Karen Murphy, who took her case about being able to screen Premier League matches with a foreign satellite decoder to the European Court of Justice, has been successful. The decision could trigger a major shake-up for the Premier League and pave the way to cheaper viewing of foreign broadcasts for fans of top-flight English games.

Rodwell red card rescinded

Jack Rodwell has had his ridiculous red card in Saturday's Merseyside derby against Liverpool rescinded following a successful appeal, and the three-match ban hanging over him has also been removed.

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The Blue Union in The Times

KEOIC claim that a journalist with The Times was banned from obtaining quotes from Everton players after the derby for including an article by the Blue Union last Saturday

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Atkinson awaits fate after Rodwell's red card is rescinded

Martin Atkinson is waiting to discover whether Jack Rodwell's successful appeal against his red card in the Merseyside derby will lead to the official's temporary demotion from the Premier League.

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Neville calls for Rodwell to be cleared

Phil Neville is hopeful Jack Rodwell's red card in the Merseyside derby will be rescinded.

Blues look to secure Barkley

Everton are hoping to secure hot teenage prospect Ross Barkley to a long-term contract when he turns 18, according to The Guardian.

Cahill played through the pain

Cahill now needs 10 days' rest and rehabilitation after playing in the derby while still injured. Everton medical staff have insisted he needs more time to recover from the ankle injury he received after Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany stamped on his leg.

Everton vow action against missile-throwers

Everton have condemned the actions of some fans who threw coins and bottles at Luis Suarez and Craig Bellamy in Saturday's derby.

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Liverpool planned to snatch Baines

Leighton Baines has revealed that Liverpool hatched a plan to snatch him away from Everton during the summer transfer window. But Baines says that despite the interest from Liverpool, there was only one place he wanted to play his football.

Remember the Name: George Green

Everton sign 15-year-old prodigy from Bradford CIty for £300k... rising potentially to £2M! But he won't join Everton until next Summer.

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Blue Union piece in The Times

On Saturday 1 October 2011, an article containing a piece by KEIOC?s secretary appeared in The Times; apparently the journalist was subsequently banned from obtaining quotes from Everton?s players after the game.

Blue Union announce Public Meeting

The Blue Union will hold their second public meeting next Saturday at Zeligs in Liverpool One.

Everton to appeal red card

Everton have lodged an appeal with the Football Association against Jack Rodwell's contoversial sending off in Saturday's Merseyside derby defeat to Liverpool.

Everton 0 - 2 Liverpool

A horrendous refereeing decision destroyed the 216th Merseyside derby as Martin Atkinson forced Everton to play 68 minutes with 10 men following the wholly unwarranted dismissal of Jack Rodwell.

Atkinson was the wrong choice

Moyes was 'surprised' by the choice of Atkinson to referee this game, saying it was the wrong decision by the FA.

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It's Liverpool or Everton ? you don't do both, says Leighton Baines

For Everton's left-back Leighton Baines the Merseyside divide is one only your father can cross

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We couldn't afford Adam, admits Moyes

The 216th Merseyside derby is being billed as a match between the haves and the have-nots.

Rodwell red card a total travesty

An unbelievable red card for Rodwell in the first half destroyed this match as a fair contest, with Howard then saving a penalty to get the Blues fully wound up. But the response to such crass injustice failed to come in the second half as Everton once again went behind after crucial substitutions on both sides gave Liverpool a thoroughly undeserved victory.

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Werner: Groundshare idea ?dead?

Despite renewed calls for fresh talks from the likes of former Culture Secretary, Andy Burnham, Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has quashed the idea of a shared stadium with Everton.