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Contributions from our editorial team and featured columnists.

The Dead Zone

Lyndon Lloyd
24/06/2013

Waiting for Everton's first move in a long summer without the distraction of a major international tournament.

Royal Blue in The Emerald Isle - The Story of Club Everton Atha Cliath

Rob Sawyer
15/06/2013

Everton FC has sired namesakes in Chile and Argentina but, closer to home, a piece of Ireland is also forever Everton. A conversation with David Exall, Everton's erstwhile Promotions Manager, put Rob Sawyer on the trail of Club Everton Atha Cliath (“Club Everton of Dublin”) and Seamus Ua Trodd – its Founder, Secretary, Coach, PR Man and lifeblood.

Ticking the Boxes

Lyndon Lloyd
06/06/2013

Roberto Martinez offered the combination of Continental flair, Premier League experience and a nose for good players that, in retrospect, made him the obvious choice for Bill Kenwright.

And Then There Were Three?

Lyndon Lloyd
31/05/2013

Some thoughts on the three candidates whom the media would have us believe are the three men left on Bill Kenwright's shortlist

Crestfallen – The Undermining of the Everton Brand

Lyndon Lloyd
25/05/2013

The custodians of the Everton brand are displaying a gross misunderstanding of our club's traditions, aspirations and image. It also doesn't seem like they are listening. The new badge is an abomination and should be stamped out now before it really is too late.

North Country Blues - The Jimmy Husband Story

Rob Sawyer
13/05/2013

In conversation with Everton's "wide attacker" of the late 1960s and early 1970s.

The End of an Era and a Leap Into the Unknown

Lyndon Lloyd
09/05/2013

David Moyes is expected to be named as Manchester United's next manager. What next for Everton after 11 years of increasing stability?

We Get the Leader We Deserve

Joe Beardwood
08/05/2013

A fact-based analysis of the reign of David Moyes from"an older, frustrated Everton fan".

Blues Fall Victim to Another Derby Controversy

Lyndon Lloyd
06/05/2013

Both derbies would end all square and though the draw means that Everton will likely finish above Liverpool for a second successive season, the lack of determination and passion for a victory that would have kept hopes, however small, of Europe alive was a touch disappointing.

From My Seat: Liverpool (A)

Ken Buckley
05/05/2013

An eye witness report on one of the flatest derby games in many a long while...

“We're Everton, Aren't We?” – Say No to the New Badge

ToffeeWeb 
03/05/2013

Announcing our opposition to a proposed new Club badge for Everton.

John Connolly – The Man Who Left Defenders on Their Bottoms

Rob Sawyer
28/04/2013

John Connolly in conversation with Rob Sawyer

Everton Shade It In The Sunshine

Paul Traill
28/04/2013

The match wasn’t a great one… the first half particularly slow and pedestrian though the second was more entertaining as Everton looked to finish the job after Pienaar had swept home on 16 minutes following an excellent passing move involving Osman and Coleman.

Pienaar Winner Keeps Everton In the Hunt

Lyndon Lloyd
27/04/2013

Everton kept their hopes of European qualification alive with another home victory over Fulham

From My Seat: Fulham (H)

Ken Buckley
27/04/2013

Fulham at home so that is 3 points in the bag then as history would dictate.

From my seat: Sunderland (A)

Ken Buckley
20/04/2013

After our long journey to The Emirates on Tuesday, we set off in the opposite direction for the delights of the North East with a spring in our step, facing a poor Sunderland side whom we hadn't lost to for some eleven years — surely could not prevent Champions League aspirants the three points — or could they?

Honours Even in Emirates Battle

Lyndon Lloyd
17/04/2013

Everton and Arsenal battled to an entertaining stalemate at the Emirates Stadium, earning a point that does neither side many favours in the chase for the Champions League.

From my seat: QPR (H)

Ken Buckley
13/04/2013

After our disappointment at Spurs, a victory today was paramount; as the afternoon wore on, we were not to be disappointed for a second time...

The Blues Keep On Pushing

Paul Traill
13/04/2013

Whilst we all went into the game optimistic we could record a win against doomed QPR, we all know that Everton never do these things the easy way and failure to overcome QPR was at the back of my mind. Thankfully I left Goodison Park satisfied we had done what we had to having witnessed a QPR team so devoid of fight it was quite remarkable.

Agony As Spurs Grab Late Equaliser

Lyndon Lloyd
07/04/2013

Going behind as early as 33 seconds could have killed their spirit at the outset of this crucial clash at White Hart Lane but David Moyes's side showed their renowned resilience to turn the game on its head and came very close to throwing the Champions League race wide open.

Forever Everton – The Story of the Song

Rob Sawyer
02/04/2013

Rob Sawyer retraces the origins of one of teh most iconic Everton songs, with recollections from David Exall and Jimmy Husband.

Moment of Mirallas Magic Lights Up Workmanlike Win

Lyndon Lloyd
30/03/2013

Everton notched a third straight League win for the first time this season to keep pace in the chase for Europe thanks to an electric moment from Kevin Mirallas.

From My Seat: Stoke City (H)

Ken Buckley
30/03/2013

Overall a good evening out to witness a typical Stoke encounter.

“Just Did It” — The Jim Pearson Story

Rob Sawyer
24/03/2013

Jim Pearson is a “glass half-full” kind of person. From adversity has arisen opportunity — frustrated in his plans for further education, he blossomed as a professional footballer at St Johnstone, Everton and Newcastle. Once Injury curtailed his playing career, he went on to help make Nike a household name in the UK. Above all else, Jim gives thanks that he can call himself an Evertonian.

Bouncing Back In Style

Paul Traill
17/03/2013

"Way we can go into the international break in the knowledge that our season is not dead and that European football is still a very real possibility next season."

Everton's Show of Pride Floors City

Lyndon Lloyd
16/03/2013

From what was easily their nadir this season, Everton dug deep and rose to one of their best displays of 2012-13 to once more sink Manchester City at Goodison Park.

From My Seat: Manchester City (H)

Ken Buckley
16/03/2013

"What is it about our games with City. It has certainly baffled one Italian gentleman we have heard of."

Being Frank – Neil Robinson's Life in Football

Rob Sawyer
12/03/2013

A boyhood Blue, born within sight of Goodison Park who wrote to Everton for a trial and rose to become a first team player by the age of 18.

About As Bad As It Gets

Paul Traill
10/03/2013

On the way home we tried making light of the situation. I mean, from the outside looking in you would have to laugh at the ridiculousness of relegation candidates Wigan turning up at apparent Champions League hopefuls Everton and having the audacity to batter them 3-0. Looking at the bigger picture however and it’s sad that Moyes will in all probability leave Everton with nothing to show for his 11 years of service.

Disastrous Display Ends Everton's Quest For Redemption

Lyndon Lloyd
09/03/2013

Everton's FA Cup came to a shocking end with a stunning 3-0 reverse at the hands of relegation-threatened Wigan

From my seat: Wigan (H)

Ken Buckley
09/03/2013

Woe, Woe, a thousand times Woe... Overall, a day to forget but one that needs attention from all concerned with the club.

Mucha More Like It!

Paul Traill
03/03/2013

Match Report: Reading (H)

From My Seat: Reading (H)

Ken Buckley
02/03/2013

Three points gained and from my seat well deserved in what was really a bitty lacklustre first half but a much more rewarding second.

Improving Blues Rediscover Their Wings

Lyndon Lloyd
02/03/2013

Everton got back to winning ways and rediscovered some attacking flair

From My Seat: Oldham (H)

Ken Buckley
27/02/2013

Overall a good night out because we won and go to the next round; as for the match, well it won't be one etched into the memory and at times it resembled two teams making a series of mistakes. We made the fewer so onward and upward.

Everton See Off Oldham At the Second Attempt

Lyndon Lloyd
27/02/2013

Everton progressed to the last eight as expected with a 3-1 win over the League One side

False Sense of Security

Lyndon Lloyd
25/02/2013

From 1-0 up to 2-1 down... lingering Champions League dreams in tatters.

From my seat: Norwich City (A)

Ken Buckley
24/02/2013

Overall a big disappointment as our overall play deserved the points but when you are in a spell where you can dominate and at the same time not score or defend then not much is down for you.

Last-Gasp Oldham Force Goodison Replay

Lyndon Lloyd
17/02/2013

Everton were seconds away from booking their place in the last eight of the FA Cup but a last-gasp equaliser by Oldham forced a replay at Goodison Park in 10 days' time.

Is The Grass Greener?

Paul Traill
17/02/2013

Match report of the Under-21s defeating Middlesborough at Stockport's Haig Avenue ground.

From my seat: Oldham (A)

Ken Buckley
16/02/2013

Rip-roaring cup-tie as Everton stooped in class to match a determined Oldham side and produce a performance that had Blues fans tearing their hair out as they urged them to win the ball with power and fight and then use it with accuracy and thought instead of quite a bit of aimless percentage stuff which Oldham found to their liking as it reflected the league they play in.

Reality Bites the Champions League Dream

Lyndon Lloyd
10/02/2013

disappointing performance from Everton combined with wins for their top-four rivals gave the Blues something of a reality-check in their pursuit of Champions League football.

A Famous Night in Oldham

Tony Onslow
11/02/2013

Boundary Park is a ground that holds fond memories for many of the senior Everton fans who remember that famous night when the club, in 1954, won promotion to top flight of English Football.

From My Seat: Man Utd (A)

Ken Buckley
10/02/2013

Overall I think you can say that the best team won but yet it is only our 4th defeat of the season so far. 12 games to go and who knows how we might do but I have to say that players are looking a touch jaded and with no real replacements to give them a breather then the inability to do business in the window may well have put paid to our Euro ambitions via the league; I hope not and pray for a second wind from somewhere.

Another Dramatic Finish Saves Everton

Lyndon Lloyd
02/02/2013

Credit must go to David Moyes's players who picked themselves up from three self-inflicted wounds to fight back from two goals down and earn a point and protect their unbeaten start to 2013.

From My Seat: Aston Villa (H)

Ken Buckley
02/02/2013

A thriller for the neutral, a killer for the dedicated.

Mike Jones — The Weakest Referee Ever

Paul Traill
02/02/2013

Match Report: Aston Villa (H)

A Window of Opportunity Slams Shut

Lyndon Lloyd
01/02/2013

Can Moyes's trusted few guide the Blues to Europe or will the failure to strengthen the squad come back to bite them come May?

From My Seat: West Brom (H)

Ken Buckley
31/01/2013

A crucial must-win top-half six-pointer between Champions League contenders

Always Doing It The Hard Way

Paul Traill
31/01/2013

"As we continued to miss chances you got a little jittery as the game was worryingly poised at 2 - 1, but we were able to see the game out without much discomfort."

Drought-Stricken Jelavic Needs a Rainmaker

Lyndon Lloyd
28/01/2013

Nikica Jelavic is under-fire for his goals drought but it's not solely his fault

I'm Not Fooled... Is Anyone?

Paul Traill
26/01/2013

FA Cup: Bolton (A)

From My Seat: Bolton (A)

Ken Buckley
26/01/2013

"Overall it has to go down as a poor performance but a win was achieved, we are in the next round and that is all important."

Moyes Has a Decision to Make

Liam Prenderville
24/01/2013

Is it time to give Anichebe a run leading the line instead of Jelavic?

Blues' Attack Frozen Out Again

Lyndon Lloyd
21/01/2013

A goalless draw against relegation-threatened Southampton will have done almost nothing to dispel the gathering gloom around Everton's struggling forward line.

Why Three Points on Monday Night Are a Must

Liam Prenderville
18/01/2013

Previewing Everton's trip to the south coast in front of the Sky cameras on Monday

Everton's Attack Stifled By Swansea's Gameplan

Lyndon Lloyd
12/01/2013

Two points dropped, and, with Tottenham also drawing and Arsenal losing, another opportunity missed in the chase for Europe

Well, They Came For The Point

Paul Traill
13/01/2013

Match Report: Swansea City (H)

From My Seat: Swansea (H)

Ken Buckley
12/01/2013

Frustration was the theme again for the Blues as they were held to a goalless draw

Blues Bounce Back with Important Win

Lyndon Lloyd
03/01/2013

A huge win at Newcastle for Moyes and his men that gets them back to winning ways with their fourth away victory of the campaign.

Blues Stay In the Hunt With Boxing Day Win

Lyndon Lloyd
26/12/2012

Everton ground out a second successive win thanks to a slice of fortune and a healthy dose of grit and determination.

From My Seat: Wigan (H)

Ken Buckley
26/12/2012

Overall three points is three points even if the fare on display was not of the best

From My Seat: West Ham Utd (A)

Ken Buckley
23/12/2012

Match Report from Upton Park

Blues see through Taylor's red mist to take the points

Lyndon Lloyd
22/12/2012

Everton won in London for the first time in over a year with a 2-1 win at Upton Park thanks to second-half goals by Anichebe and Pienaar.

The Britannia: Where Football Goes to Die

Lyndon Lloyd
17/12/2012

If ever a game had 1-1 written all over it before a ball had been kicked, this testy encounter between the Premier League's two draw specialists was it.

From My Seat: Stoke City (A)

Ken Buckley
15/12/2012

Stoke City 1 - 1 Everton

Late heroics turn the tide for Everton

Lyndon Lloyd
09/12/2012

Like the Sunderland game before it, one that was turned on its head in similarly quick fashion, this could prove to be a massive result for Everton.

Last-Gasp Blues Steal Three Points

Paul Traill
09/12/2012

Match Report: Everton 2 - 1 Spurs

From My Seat: Tottenham Hotspur (H)

Ken Buckley
09/12/2012

Words fail to capture such excitement, disbelief, relief and just sheer joy that stayed with us until the whistle went.

A Long Day In Manchester

Paul Traill
02/12/2012

Match Report: Man City (A)

Blues Take a Point and the Positives

Lyndon Lloyd
01/12/2012

Manchester City 1 - 1 Everton: Referee Lee Probert's decisive decision may have ultimately denied Everton another win on Manchester City's turf.

From My Seat: Man City (A)

Ken Buckley
01/12/2012

A trip down the East Lancs Rd to take on the might of the Premier League Champions.

From My Seat: Arsenal (H)

Ken Buckley
29/11/2012

An excellent game that could have gone either way and saw the return of two players from weeks of injury who showed us what we had been missing.

Everton - A Pools Coupon Dream

Paul Traill
29/11/2012

Report from the 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Goodison Park

Opportunity Continues to Knock...

Lyndon Lloyd
28/11/2012

... but Everton can't get to the door.

The Same Old Story

Lyndon Lloyd
25/11/2012

The search for ruthlessness and defensive solidity goes on for Everton after yet another late slip.

From My Seat: Norwich City (H)

Ken Buckley
24/11/2012

Match Report: Norwich City (H)

Embarrassing For Football

Paul Traill
24/11/2012

Match Report: Norwich City (H)

Profiligate Blues are punished again

Lyndon Lloyd
17/11/2012

At half time, a draw would have been a travesty; defeat was unthinkable so this loss should serve as a reality check for Moyes's men.

Fellaini and the Quest for the Top Four

Lyndon Lloyd
16/11/2012

With the growing acceptance that Champions League qualification this season is probably the only way Everton will be able to hold on to Marouane Fellaini, the Club needs a plan for January.

Everton's resolve shines through in vital win

Lyndon Lloyd
11/11/2012

A late, two-goal burst rescues the Blues from another self-inflicted wound to keep hold of fourth place

From My Seat: Sunderland (H)

Ken Buckley
10/11/2012

On an unbeaten run and playing what some describe as our best football for many a year we meet a lowly side in Sunderland at home and fans expectations are quite reasonably high as we normally beat them at Goodison no matter what their status. Today turned out to be anything but predictable.

Five Draws In A Row Neatly Side-Stepped

Paul Traill
10/11/2012

Match report: Sunderland (H)

From My Seat: Fulham (A)

Ken Buckley
04/11/2012

Blues totally dominated the opposition to such an extent that 8-0 or more should have been achieved.

Missed chances prove costly as Blues draw again

Lyndon Lloyd
03/11/2012

Steve Sidwell's last-minute equaliser was a sickener for the Blues who had played Fulham off the park but had to be content with a 2-2 draw

From My Seat: Liverpool (H)

Ken Buckley
28/10/2012

Not the greatest from a purist’s viewpoint but a meaty roller coaster derby that aroused emotions that only these encounters can. I think every fan got their money’s worth today.

The Road Is Long

Paul Traill
07/10/2012

Match Report: Wigan (A)

From My Seat: Wigan (A)

Ken Buckley
06/10/2012

Experience tells me it is better to turn up away mid-table than second in the league as today’s game showed in spades — OR actually play like a top 2 side.

A Fascinating Chat with Big Nev

Paul Traill
03/10/2012

Paul was lucky enough to get to sit down with an Everton goalkeeping legend

Free-Scoring Blues Win at a Canter

Lyndon Lloyd
01/10/2012

Southampton had the temerity to score early and felt the force of Everton's attacking response, a three-goal blast that had the game sewn up by half time.

A Game of One Half

Paul Traill
30/09/2012

Paul's account of the home win over Southampton (H)

From My Seat: Southampton (H)

Ken Buckley
29/09/2012

Overall a good day out, second in the league after 6 games gives a warm glow, Imagine how warm that glow will be if we are still in second after 36 games...

Impressive Everton steamroller Swansea

Lyndon Lloyd
23/09/2012

A dominant Everton swept Swansea City aside at the Liberty Stadium with a 3-0 victory.

From My Seat: Swansea City (A)

Ken Buckley
22/09/2012

A beautiful sunny day and a trip to South Wales for a Sky-inspired daft-o’clock kick-off meant fans of a Blue persuasion on the roads early.

Swansea City v Everton

Chris Walford
22/09/2012

Everton's trip to Wales resulted in triumph yet again, as they maintained their formidable record against Swansea, as well as their early season form.

Injustice Adds Insult to Injury

Lyndon Lloyd
17/09/2012

Denied two legitimate goals by poor officiating, Everton looked to have beaten off Newcastle's challenge anyway but let Demba Ba in at the death to steal an undeserved point

From My Seat: Newcastle Utd (H)

Ken Buckley
18/09/2012

Everton 2 - 2 Newcastle Utd

Passing the Baton

Rob Sawyer
06/09/2012

A story of Evertonian generations

From My Seat: WBA (A)

Ken Buckley
02/09/2012

Players and fans full of confidence head to the Hawthorns.

Blues' Momentum Stalls at the Hawthorns

Lyndon Lloyd
02/09/2012

Echoes of last season's poor start as Everton's 11-match unbeaten run comes to and end against West Brom.

From My Seat: Leyton Orient

Ken Buckley
29/08/2012

Ken was at Goodison to see the Blues run riot against the League One side

Seven Toffees too sweet for Barnsley

Tony Onslow
29/08/2012

The FA Cup tie played against Barnsley at Goodison Park in 1915 was to find its way in to the record books as Everton ended the game with just seven players on the field.

Villa Taken Apart By Fantastic Everton

Paul Traill
26/08/2012

Match Report on Aston Villa (A)

Dominant Everton Banish Their Villa Park Blues

Lyndon Lloyd
25/08/2012

A scintillating display earns Everton their first win at Villa Park since 2005 and preserves a winning start to the season.

From My Seat: Villa (A)

Ken Buckley
25/08/2012

Ken Buckley reports from Villa Park on the Blues' rampant display and 3 - 1 win

Fellaini Delivers Everton's Statement of Intent

Lyndon Lloyd
21/08/2012

Marouane Fellaini's Ferguson-esque header gets Everton off to a winning start

From My Seat: Man Utd (H)

Ken Buckley
21/08/2012

A balmy evening in north Liverpool saw a shirt sleeved throng assemble to witness the Blues entertain ‘Team Sky’ and what a good job they made of it as predictions of bookies, pundits and no-mark experts had their predictions well and truly rammed down their throats.

Fellaini Does A Big Dunc!

Paul Traill
21/08/2012

Everton v Manchester United

Jack Hitting the Road is Probably for the Best

Lyndon Lloyd
15/08/2012

The departure of Jack Rodwell is a disappointing but could represent the best outcome for Everton given their financial realities

Thank You for the Memories, Tim

Nick Armitage
28/07/2012

"I just cannot comprehend that Tim Cahill is no longer an Everton player"

The Time is Right to Move On

Lyndon Lloyd
24/07/2012

Tim Cahill's pending move to New York calls time on an eight-year Goodison career that arguably elevates him to "legend" status among Everton's past players

Junior Starts in Lively Pre-Season Opener

Paul Traill
15/07/2012

Match report from Morecambe by the Sea

Keep It Together

Lyndon Lloyd
10/07/2012

Can the Everton Board or their banker overlords resist the temptation to sell the Club's prized assets and give Moyes's improving squad one more crack at breaking into the top four?

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