Season 2012-13
Column Articles
Contributions from our editorial team and featured columnists.
The Dead Zone
Waiting for Everton's first move in a long summer without the distraction of a major international tournament.
: 24/06/2013
Ticking the Boxes
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.
: 06/06/2013
And Then There Were Three?
Some thoughts on the three candidates whom the media would have us believe are the three men left on Bill Kenwright's shortlist
: 31/05/2013
Crestfallen – The Undermining of the Everton Brand
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.
: 25/05/2013
The End of an Era and a Leap Into the Unknown
David Moyes is expected to be named as Manchester United's next manager. What next for Everton after 11 years of increasing stability?
: 09/05/2013
Blues Fall Victim to Another Derby Controversy
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.
: 06/05/2013
Pienaar Winner Keeps Everton In the Hunt
Everton kept their hopes of European qualification alive with another home victory over Fulham
: 27/04/2013
Honours Even in Emirates Battle
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.
: 17/04/2013
Agony As Spurs Grab Late Equaliser
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.
: 07/04/2013
Moment of Mirallas Magic Lights Up Workmanlike Win
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.
: 30/03/2013
Everton's Show of Pride Floors City
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.
: 16/03/2013
Disastrous Display Ends Everton's Quest For Redemption
Everton's FA Cup came to a shocking end with a stunning 3-0 reverse at the hands of relegation-threatened Wigan
: 09/03/2013
Improving Blues Rediscover Their Wings
Everton got back to winning ways and rediscovered some attacking flair
: 02/03/2013
Everton See Off Oldham At the Second Attempt
Everton progressed to the last eight as expected with a 3-1 win over the League One side
: 27/02/2013
False Sense of Security
From 1-0 up to 2-1 down... lingering Champions League dreams in tatters.
: 25/02/2013
Last-Gasp Oldham Force Goodison Replay
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.
: 17/02/2013
Reality Bites the Champions League Dream
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.
: 10/02/2013
Another Dramatic Finish Saves Everton
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.
: 02/02/2013
A Window of Opportunity Slams Shut
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?
: 01/02/2013
Drought-Stricken Jelavic Needs a Rainmaker
Nikica Jelavic is under-fire for his goals drought but it's not solely his fault
: 28/01/2013
Blues' Attack Frozen Out Again
A goalless draw against relegation-threatened Southampton will have done almost nothing to dispel the gathering gloom around Everton's struggling forward line.
: 21/01/2013
Everton's Attack Stifled By Swansea's Gameplan
Two points dropped, and, with Tottenham also drawing and Arsenal losing, another opportunity missed in the chase for Europe
: 12/01/2013
Blues Bounce Back with Important Win
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.
: 03/01/2013
Blues Stay In the Hunt With Boxing Day Win
Everton ground out a second successive win thanks to a slice of fortune and a healthy dose of grit and determination.
: 26/12/2012
Blues see through Taylor's red mist to take the points
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.
: 22/12/2012
The Britannia: Where Football Goes to Die
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.
: 17/12/2012
Late heroics turn the tide for Everton
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.
: 09/12/2012
Blues Take a Point and the Positives
Manchester City 1 - 1 Everton: Referee Lee Probert's decisive decision may have ultimately denied Everton another win on Manchester City's turf.
: 01/12/2012
Opportunity Continues to Knock...
... but Everton can't get to the door.
: 28/11/2012
The Same Old Story
The search for ruthlessness and defensive solidity goes on for Everton after yet another late slip.
: 25/11/2012
Profiligate Blues are punished again
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.
: 17/11/2012
Fellaini and the Quest for the Top Four
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.
: 16/11/2012
Everton's resolve shines through in vital win
A late, two-goal burst rescues the Blues from another self-inflicted wound to keep hold of fourth place
: 11/11/2012
Missed chances prove costly as Blues draw again
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
: 03/11/2012
Free-Scoring Blues Win at a Canter
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.
: 01/10/2012
Impressive Everton steamroller Swansea
A dominant Everton swept Swansea City aside at the Liberty Stadium with a 3-0 victory.
: 23/09/2012
Injustice Adds Insult to Injury
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
: 17/09/2012
Blues' Momentum Stalls at the Hawthorns
Echoes of last season's poor start as Everton's 11-match unbeaten run comes to and end against West Brom.
: 02/09/2012
Dominant Everton Banish Their Villa Park Blues
A scintillating display earns Everton their first win at Villa Park since 2005 and preserves a winning start to the season.
: 25/08/2012
Fellaini Delivers Everton's Statement of Intent
Marouane Fellaini's Ferguson-esque header gets Everton off to a winning start
: 21/08/2012
Jack Hitting the Road is Probably for the Best
The departure of Jack Rodwell is a disappointing but could represent the best outcome for Everton given their financial realities
: 15/08/2012
The Time is Right to Move On
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
: 24/07/2012
Keep It Together
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?
: 10/07/2012
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