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Rooney's transfer to MLS is a done deal

Wayne Rooney's protracted move to DC United has finally been concluded with confirmation that he will officially sign for the Major League Soccer club on 10th July.

• Joe Royle: Wayne will enjoy his American Adventure

Confirmation of Rooney's DC deal imminent

Updated Wayne Rooney is on the verge of sealing his move to DC United after he flew back to the USA to complete the deal.

Gueye heading home as Senegal are out of the World Cup

Idrissa Gueye's World Cup adventure is over after Senegal were eliminated at the group phase by the finest of margins.

Sigurdsson scores but Iceland are eliminated

Gylfi Sigurdsson scored a second-half equaliser from the spot to give Iceland hope of qualifying for the knockout phase but Croatia ultimately prevailed.

Creating the Perfect Atmosphere in a Football Stadium

Niasse: Galatasaray links are out of my hands

Oumar Niasse says it is not up to him whether he makes any move to Galatasaray as recent reports suggest is on the cards.

Everton announce Algarve Cup dates

Everton will play Lille and FC Porto in the Algarve next month as part of their pre-season preparations.

Pickford plays as England rout Panama

Jordan Pickford was in goal as England hammered the South Americans 6-1 in Nizhny Novgorod to move to the top of Group G

Senegal held by spirited Japan

Idrissa Gueye played the full 90 minutes as Senegal drew 2-2 with Japan in Ekaterinburg.

Everton Launch Revamped Membership Scheme For 2018-19

Everton are introducing an enhanced membership scheme for the 2018-19 season, with a new name: ‘We Are Everton’.

Sigurdsson misses penalty in Iceland defeat

Gylfi Sigurdsson and Iceland have it all to do in Group D after they were beaten in their second group match against Nigeria this evening.

Funes Mori sold to Villarreal

Everton have confirmed that Ramiro Funes Mori has left the club to join Spanish side Villarreal for an undisclosed fee, believed to be around £10m.

Ernie Hunt passes away

Former Everton forward Ernie Hunt has died aged 75, the club have announced.

Gueye off to winning start with Senegal

Idrissa Gueye had a hand in his country's opening goal as Senegal prevailed over Poland in Moscow.

Kanchelskis has high hopes for Silva era

Andrei Kanchelskis says that if Everton can get their recruitment right this summer, there is every chance they could challenge for the top four.

Pickford tastes victory in World Cup bow

Everton's Jordan Pickford was named in England's starting XI as Gareth Southgate's side ground out a narrow victory over Tunisia in their group stage opener.

• Live Forum

Coleman has full faith in Pickford

The Irish fullback is confident that Everton's No.1 will do England proud should he get the nod from Gareth Southgate.

U-23s will play Coventry City while training in Spain

Everton Under-23s will head to La Manga in southern Spain this summer for a pre-season training camp - and they will play a friendly warm-up game against Coventry City of League One while out there.

Sigurdsson plays as Iceland frustrate Argentina

Gylfi Sigurdsson made his World Cup Finals bow with Iceland this afternoon and helped his nation hold highly-favoured Argentina to a 1-1 draw.

• World Cup Live Forum

Two more pre-season friendlies announced

Everton have lined up northwest run-outs against Bury and Blackburn Rovers as part of their preparations for the new season.

2018-19 Fixtures: Everton begin against Wolves

Everton will kick off the new season and Marco Silva's tenure with a fixture against newly-promoted Wolves at Molineux.

Telegraph: Schneiderlin will get chance to impress Silva

New Everton boss Marco Silva will offer Morgan Schneiderlin a fresh start at Goodison Park but three other players have been informed they can leave.

Ryland Morgans leaves Everton after all

Dr Ryland Morgans has left his post as Performance Director at Everton as the latest of the raft of changes at the club.

CEO unveils new-look leadership team

Professor Denise Barrett-Baxendale, has outlined the key roles and individuals who will form a new-look ‘ambitious and talented’ leadership team at Everton.

Dyson joins Grant at Plymouth

Plymouth Argyle have signed former Everton youngster Calum Dyson.

Gor Mahia win trip to play at Goodison Park

Kenyan side, Gor Mahia, retained the SportPesa Super Cup with a 2-0 victory over Simba SC on Sunday to claim a trip to Goodison Park where they will play Everton.

Lookman has a fan in Brands

Ademola Lookman's prospects of not only staying at Everton but being an important member of the squad have been enhanced by comments made by Marcel Brands.

Dowell on target as England triumph in Toulon

The Everton midfielder scored the winner as England U21s beat Mexico this evening to win their third straight Toulon Tournament.

Coleman: I could have made a difference

Seamus Coleman has revealed the extent to which he felt guilty that he couldn’t be there for club and country during his 10-month lay-off with a broken leg.

Sigurdsson features in Iceland draw

Gylfi Sigurdsson got another hour-plus worth of action as Iceland finished their World Cup preparation with a 2-2 draw with Ghana.

Robles heads list of released players

Joel Robles will definitely be leaving Everton this month along with six players from the U23s setup.

Brands ready for “busy job” preparing for new season

Everton's new Director of Football has been analysing the squad as he nears the end of his first week at Finch Farm.

2018-19 season tickets sell out

Every available season ticket for 2018/19 has been sold, Everton have announced.

Joe Anderson casts doubt on LCC funding for new stadium

Liverpool Mayor, Joe Anderson, has admitted that Everton are still exploring other funding avenues for their proposed new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.

Free-agent Grant joins Plymouth

Conor Grant was released by Everton today and has joined Plymouth Argyle.

Ray Wilson: A Tribute

The Wilson family asked that guests did not wear black. The message was unspoken but clear - this was to be a celebration of Ray Wilson’s extraordinary life.

And Ramon ‘Ray’ Wilson’s life really was extraordinary.

Silva: “4-3-3 is my system”

Marco Silva has been offering some hints on the way he intends to set his team up as Everton manager.

Connolly scores as England beat Scotland in Toulon Tournament

Everton’s Under-23s team was well-represented when England and Scotland met in the semi-finals of the Toulon Tournament this evening.

Brands plans squad cull to free up funds for Silva

Marcel Brands has warned that Everton will need to trim its bloated squad before they can make targeted signings to improve the team for next season.

Silva: I need stability as much as Everton do

Marco Silva has responded to questions over his commitment by insisting that he came to Everton with stability and longevity in mind.

Rooney one step closer to leaving Everton

The decision over Wayne Rooney's future appears to lie in the player's own hands after Marcel Brands admitted that Everton and DC United are close to an agreement over a deal for his transfer.

Squad assessment is top priority for Silva and Brands

The duo say that certain needs have been identified but they will be taking stock of Everton’s squad and the Finch Farm Academy as a first order of business.

Silva and Brands talk of “big project” at Everton

Everton’s new management team addressed the media for the first time together this afternoon at Finch Farm, with Marcel Brands formally introducing the club’s new head coach.

Pickford is England's No.1

Jordan Pickford has been confirmed as England's first-choice goalkeeper for the World Cup this month following the release of England’s squad numbers.

Sigurdsson makes scoring return from injury

Gylfi Sigurdsson played 27 minutes of Iceland's friendly against Norway this evening, scoring once in a 3-2 defeat.

Further talks scheduled in Silva compensation dispute

Everton and Watford will meet again later this month to try and thrash out a resolution to the "tapping up" row and stave off the need for a Premier League arbitration meeting.

Pickford starts in England friendly

Jordan Pickford was named in the starting XI for this evening's friendly against Nigeria at Wembley which the home side won 2-1.

England U-21s round out Group with 4-0 win

Everton’s young England players all saw action for the Under-21s in their final group match at the Toulon Tournament on Friday night.

Williams undergoes surgery in Beverly Hills

Ashley Williams sustained two broken ribs and a punctured lung in Wales's goalless draw with Mexico last Monday.

Two pre-season friendlies announced for Under-23s

Everton Under-23s will play friendlies against Bamber Bridge and Stockport County as part of their upcoming pre-season schedule.

Tosun's eventful evening ends with a red card

Cenk Tosun won and converted a penalty but was then sent off following a heated exchange with someone in the crowd during Turkey's friendly against Tunisia.

Rooney nearing DC United switch

Updated Wayne Rooney's proposed move to Major League Soccer is edging closer, although sources in the US say it might not be concluded as soon as a Sky Sports report suggests.

Everton fan jailed for 'toddler' incident against Lyon

The Everton fan who got involved in the pitch-side melee during Everton's Europa League game while holding his young son in his arms has been handed an eight-week prison sentence.

Everton finally unveil new boss Marco Silva

Marco Silva has officially been announced as Everton’s new manager following weeks of speculation suggesting he would be installed as the long-term successor to Ronald Koeman.

• The Silva lining to the dark clouds of 2017-18?
• A Little Patience

Valencia will play at Goodison in final pre-season friendly

Everton have announced that Valenica will be the opponents for the traditional home pre-season friendly, on 4 August 2018.

Moshiri enthused about “dynamic, modern” Silva

Farhad Moshiri and Bill Kenwright have welcomed new Everton manager Marco Silva as the second appointment aimed at transforming the club’s faltering fortunes on the pitch.

Silva announcement expected before the weekend

Marco Silva's confirmation as Everton manager could arrive in the next two or three days, possibly coinciding with Marcel Brands's first day.

Baxter ready for a second chance at Oldham

Jose Baxter has rejoined Oldham Athletic following his spell back in Everton's U23 setup.

Everton’s World Cup trio look to make their mark in Russia

While there was a number of Everton players who featured to varying degrees at the 2014 World Cup, this time the Blues will have just three representatives at the tournament.

Anderlecht reject Onyekuru claims as striker looks for loan elsewhere

RSC Anderlecht have responded to accusations made by Henry Onyekuru and certain observers in his native Nigeria that they deliberately withheld him from their team in recent weeks.

Robinson claims an assist on USA debut

Young Everton fullback Antonee Robinson played the full 90 minutes and set up Timothy Weah for the third goal as the United States beat Bolivia 3-0.

Williams injured for Wales in draw with Mexico

Wales held out for a goalless draw against Mexico on Monday evening in front of 82,345 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

Cenk Tosun double too much for Iran

Cenk Tosun scored both goals as Turkey beat Iran 2-1 in a pre-World Cup friendly this evening.

David Weir: Ferguson, Fireworks and the Bad Cops of Everton

You can listen to an extract from the Big Interview with David Weir. In this clip, David describes some of the big characters he played alongside at Everton, beginning with two shrinking violets: Duncan Ferguson and Thomas Gravesen.

DC United remain hopeful over Rooney

Wayne Rooney is still exploring a proposed move to DC United but the MLS club's head coach insists nothing is yet done by way of a deal.

Young Blues feature for England U21s; Hornby scores for Scotland

Tom Davies, Jonjoe Kenny and Kieran Dowell all played in England U21s' group stage opener of the Toulon Tournament.

Williams looking to put frustrating season behind him

Ashley Williams has spoken of his predictable frustration at having had to sit out the last couple of months of the season without playing.

Kieran Dowell will be an 'amazing' player, says Nottingham Forest boss Aitor Karanka

Kieran Dowell will be an "amazing player" in the future, says Aitor Karanka – but he admitted he was mystified as to why the forward lost his mojo in the final months of the campaign at Nottingham Forest.

Why didn’t Francis Jeffers fulfil his undoubted potential?

In August 1999, he handed in an ill-advised transfer request that prompted manager Walter Smith to tell him to “get out of my office before I kill you”.

Silva confirmation not expected until next week

Marco Silva is unlikely to be confirmed as Everton's new manager until next week now according to a report by the Liverpool Echo.

Everton to face SportPesa Super Cup winners

Everton will play, at a date yet to be determined, the winners of the second SportPesa Super Cup that kicks off in Kenya in 10 days' time.

Eight youngsters released from Under-18s

Eight players have been released from Everton's youth academy as the Blues look to freshen up their talent pool at the level.

“Honoured” Brands relishing the challenge at Everton

Marcel Brands has given his first interview since being appointed as Everton’s new Director of Football and he spoke about his short-term objectives as well as a long-term plan he will institute at the club.

Rooney set to travel to DC to discuss MLS move

Updated Wayne Rooney will fly to the US capital this week to undergo a physical and agree the finer points his proposed move to Major League Soccer according to a report.

Senior scout to follow Walsh out the door

One of Everton's senior recruitment personnel, Laurence Stewart, is to leave the club as Marcel Brands seeks to overhaul his new department at Finch Farm.

Report: Brands to meet Silva this week

Marcel Brands will hold talks with Marco Silva about the vacant manager’s position at Everton before the weekend.

Sigurdsson joins ranks of Russia-bound Blues

Gylfi Sigurdsson has been included in Iceland's party for the World Cup but Ramiro Funes Mori isn't selected by Argentina

You don’t win anything with kids? Tell that to RB Leipzig

"The player in the Bundesliga with the most goals per minute played is (grosse Uberraschung!) Robert Lewandowski. But there in second place is Ademola Lookman, an English kid who is considered surplus to requirements at a mid-table Premier League side."

After failing in Greece on loan, Kevin Mirallas’s Everton career is surely over

It has been a sharp fall from grace for the 30-year-old, who signed a three-year contract at Goodison Park just 12 months ago.

Times: Everton withdraw compensation offer in Silva dispute

According to The Times, Everton are now refusing to recompense Watford for what the Hertfordshire club claim was the tapping up of Marco Silva.

• Reports: Silva could be unveiled early next week

Klaassen keen to stay and fight for his place

Davy Klaassen's agent has told the Dutch media that far from looking for an exit this summer the midfielder wants the chance to impress Everton's new management.

Ledson is upwardly mobile with Preston move

Former Everton Academy midfielder Ryan Ledson has made a quick move up football's ladder with the announcement that he will join Championship side Preston North End.

Allardyce: Managers are casualties of instability in football

Sam Allardyce was back on the radio expressing his disappointment at being sacked by Everton, insisting the majority of Blues were behind him.

Everton pull in almost £130m from 2017-18

The details of the Premier League prize money distribution for the season just finished has been released

Wretched football, erroneous boasts: Sam Allardyce was an Everton misfit

Everton appoint Brands as new director of football

Everton have confirmed that they have hired Marcel Brands from PSV Eindhoven to replace the departing Steve Walsh.

• The Glorious Revolution

Allardyce's sacking as Everton manager confirmed

Everton have made official the news that Sam Allardyce is leaving his role as the club's manager following a meeting with Farhad Moshiri this morning.

• Wretched football, erroneous boasts: Sam Allardyce was an Everton misfit

Shift in Power Sees More Top Talent Coming Out of Everton

A study finds that Everton is at the centre of a geographical shift when it comes to producing top English players.

1960s star Ray Wilson passes away

The Everton playing legend 1966 England World Cup winner has died at the age of 83.

Pickford confirmed in World Cup squad

As expected, Jordan Pickford is the only Everton player picked by Gareth Southgate to represent England in the Russia World Cup.

Watford lodged formal complaint over Everton's approach for Silva

Everton are hoping to hold fresh talks with Watford's hierarchy to avoid a potential points deduction for their approach for Marco Silva.

Everton announce significant changes at executive level

Everton have confirmed the departure of Robert Elstone as the club’s Chief Executive amid a wider restructuring of the club's administration.

Allardyce heading for Everton exit

Sam Allardyce’s tenure as Everton manager looks to be over amid reports that the club will relieve him of his duties within the next 48 hours.

DC United “close” to finalising Rooney deal

Negotiations between Wayne Rooney's representatives and the MLS club are progressing, with one source indicating that the transfer could be agreed by next week.

Onyekuru fails to make the cut for Nigeria squad

Henry Onyekuru and Everton's hopes that the young striker might be included in Nigeria's party for the World Cup have been dashed after he was omitted from the provisional 30-man list of players.

Moyes gets first win over Everton

Everton closed out a season to forget with a deserved 3-1 defeat to their former boss and West Ham at the London Stadium

• Full match report

Allardyce: We could have earned a draw

Sam Allardyce cited a great performance from West Ham goalkeeper Adrian as the reason for his team’s defeat the London Stadium today while also admitting he is unsure of his Everton future.

West Ham United vs Everton

Everton bring the curtain down on a sorry 2017-18 season with a trip to the London Stadium to face West Ham.

Rooney “says his goodbyes” at Finch Farm

Sky Sports have offered yet more indications that Wayne Rooney is about to leave Everton with a report from the club's Halewood training complex.

Allardyce insists Rooney has not asked to leave Everton

The manager says he was due to speak to the player, who misses Sunday's game through injury, to get clarity on his future.

Pennington signs new contract with Everton

Matthew Pennington has agreed a new three-year contract with the Blues, the club have announced.

What can Marcel Brands expect at ambitious Everton?

Chris Meijer of Dutch magazine Voetbalzone has been taking a look at what lies ahead for Marcel Brands, the man who has earned a stellar reputation in the Eredivisie for his savvy recruitment and been hand-picked by Farhad Moshiri to lead the next phase of rebuilding at Goodison Park.

Rooney ready to leave Everton for DC United

Updated Wayne Rooney is reportedly set to make a high-profile move to DC United, with a £12m deal close to being agreed.

T.G. Jones biography shortlisted for Sports Biography of the Year

Rob Sawyer’s brilliant biography of legendary Everton defender T.G. Jones is up for 2018 Sports Biography of the Year.

Speculation building over potential Brands switch

Some of the strongest indications thus far that Marcel Brands will shortly be joining Everton have cropped up in reports on both sides of the English channel over the past couple of days.

Allardyce: Lack of public backing has fuelled speculation

Sam Allardyce admits that persistent talk about his future at Everton could have been lessened by a definitive statement of support from the club's hierarchy.

Davies breaks Saints hearts with equaliser at the death

Everton denied Southampton two priceless points with a goal deep into stoppage time after Nathan Redmond's header looked to have settled it.

• Allardyce: fringe players didn't step up
• Full match report

Allardyce: Players deserve credit for what they have achieved

Sam Allardyce says it’s sad that, in his opinion, Everton’s players have not received the acknowledgement they deserve for achieving safety from relegation this season.

Allardyce: Replacement players didn't perform

Sam Allardyce reserved the bulk of his criticism for a poor display against Southampton today for some of the fringe players given an opportunity to shine.

Everton vs Southampton

Everton wrap up their home fixtures for the season by hosting relegation-threatened Southampton in the late afternoon game.

• Global TV

Allardyce: We've captured hearts and minds

Sam Allardyce again promoted his home record as Everton manager during his pre-match press conference this morning

Mirallas sent back to Everton early

Olympiakos have reportedly terminated the Belgian's loan spell following a succession of poor displays.

Brands further delays his decision

Marcel Brands won't announce a decision over whether or not to leave his role as PSV Eindhoven's technical director for Everton until after this weekend.

Baningime commits to Everton with new deal

Beni Baningime has signed a new four-year contract that ties him to the Blues until the summer of 2022.

Reports: Agreement in place for Anderlecht to extend Onyekuru loan

The Belgian club want to keep the Nigerian striker for another season at least but the player himself is apparently undecided.

Sam Allardyce will never gain full support of Everton fans, says Kevin Campbell

Sam Allardyce will never gain the full support of Everton fans, according to former Blues forward Kevin Campbell.

Pickford takes top playing honours at 'Dixies'

Jordan Pickford picked up the two biggest prizes at Everton’s end-of-season awards this evening after being named Young Player and Player of the Season.

Koeman surprised by Klaassen’s struggles in England

Ronald Koeman says he didn't expect Davy Klaassen to find the transition to the Premier League so challenging but admits it may have been too big a leap

Pickford shortlisted for Player of the Month

Jordan Pickford is among the names nominated for Premier League Player of the Month for April.

Everton release new home kit

The club have unveiled the 2018-19 home strip, replete with Umbro diamonds on the sleeve and a new marl effect.

Firefighter Sam offers Everton fans too little spark

Everton’s football has remained lumpen since it became clear they were free of relegation danger and supporters are hardly being unreasonable wanting more

Rooney, Kenwright and Allardyce to go in the summer

An article in The Mirror claims that Everton will listen to offers for Wayne Rooney in a summer clearout which could also see Sam Allardyce and Bill Kenwright leave the club.

Everton make routine work of struggling Terriers

Everton won away from home for only the third time in the Premier League this season as a goal in each half was enough to beat relegation-threatened Huddersfield.

• Full report
• Matchday updates and reaction

Allardyce: 'We're doing all we can' to win over Blues fans

Sam Allardyce was standing by his record since taking over at Everton after seeing his side beat struggling Huddersfield at the John Smiths Stadium this afternoon.

Huddersfield Town vs Everton

Everton’s season continues to wind down with their first trip to Huddersfield Town in the League since the early 1970s next on the agenda.

Allardyce content to avoid 'dreaded' vote of confidence from Moshiri

Sam Allardyce has expanded on the comments he made yesterday regarding Thursday's meeting with Farhad Moshiri but wouldn't confirm that Everton's major shareholder gave him his unequivocal backing.

Calvert-Lewin out for the last three games

Dominic Calvert-Lewin will miss the last few games of the Premier League season as well as the Under-21s tournament on Toulon because of a back injury.

Allardyce insists he has clarity on moving forward with Everton

Sam Allardyce has moved to dispel any uncertainty over his future with the Blues by saying that he has had productive discussions with Farhad Moshiri about how to proceed next season.

Uncertainty over Allardyce's Everton future following meeting with Moshiri

Sam Allardyce met with the club's major shareholder in London today as the manager seeks assurance over his future.

• Column: The Waiting Game

Dixie Dean's most cherished medal comes home to Goodison Park

The 1927/28 League Championship medal presented to Dixie Dean will be back at Goodison Park on eve of anniversary

Teenage Blue becomes football's first remote mascot

Everton made history on Monday night when 14-year-old Jack McLinden became football’s first “remote” mascot.

Sam Allardyce accepts Everton’s apology

Sam Allardyce, the present Everton manager, recently said while talking to the press that he has received a formal apology from Bill Kenwright, the Everton chairman, after the Merseyside club had ran a survey among the club’s fans, to rate his and his coaching staff’s performance.

Everton vs Newcastle United

Goodison Park plays host to its penultimate match of the 2017-18 Premier League season as Newcastle United come to town for the Monday night game.

• Live Forum

Walcott strike earns double for Everton over Newcastle

After a goalless first half, Everton grabbed the winner through Theo Walcott who struck home his side's only shot on target shortly after half time.

• Style in short supply

Allardyce: We dealt with the chaos at Everton

Sam Allardyce says he and his staff successfully rescued struggling David Unsworth back in November and cites his arrival as the catalyst for that important home win over West Ham.

Allardyce defends his record as Blues beat Newcastle

Sam Allardyce was satisfied with a hard-won victory over Newcastle this evening as Theo Walcott’s solitary goal allowed Everton to edge the Magpies at Goodison Park.

Henen hints at Everton exit

David Henen's career with the Blues appears to over based on a message the Belgian forward posted to Twitter today.

Allardyce urges Garbutt to rekindle career away from Everton

Luke Garbutt has no first-team future as long as Sam Allardyce is in charge after the manager indicated that it would be in the defender's best interests to seek a move elsewhere.

U18s end with defeat at Wolves

Everton U18s brought their campaign to an end with a 2-0 defeat at Wolves on Saturday

U23s finish with a draw at Old Trafford

Everton Under-23s rounded off their Premier League 2 campaign on Friday with an entertaining 2-2 draw at Old Trafford against Manchester United.

Allardyce seeks assurances over Everton future

Sam Allardyce says that he would benefit from Everton's hierarchy providing some clarity over his position as speculation regarding his future continues.

Everton submit plans for Holy Trinity statue

The much-anticipated statue honouring the achievements of Everton's famous midfield trio of Howard Kendall, Colin Harvey and Alan Ball came a step closer this week with the news that a formal planning application for its installation has been submitted by the club.

Steven Pienaar gives thumbs up to Football Welcomes

This weekend will see Everton Football Club, Everton Ladies and Everton in the Community, join football clubs across the country in celebrating the contribution refugees have made to football as part of the Amnesty International initiative, ‘Football Welcomes.

Leipzig signal desire to keep Lookman

Red Bull Leipzig would be keen to sign Ademola Lookman on a permanent basis but their sporting director admits the decision would rest with Everton.

Allardyce: Everton 'slipped up' with marketing survey

Sam Allardyce has responded to the flap over the questionnaire Everton sent out to season ticket holders and club members this week, saying the Marketing and Communications Department made a “big mistake”.

• Talking Points: Death to BS

Unsworth anticipates 'shake-up' of U23s team

David Unsworth has been laying out the immediate future for his Under-23s squad, one which he says is in the middle of another cycle following last season’s Premier League 2 title triumph.

Schneiderlin looking abroad for next challenge

Morgan Schneiderlin says that he will be ready for a different test than the Premier League when it comes time to leave Everton.

Onyekuru back at Anderlecht following injury

Everton striker Henry Onyekuru has returned to Belgium to resume his loan spell with Anderlecht as he bids to finish the season on a high.

Club seeks feedback through new fan survey

Everton have launched a fresh survey of a select group of fans to gauge opinion on a number of aspects of supporting the club.

Brands hesitant to leave PSV following league triumph

Marcel Brands admits that it would be hard for him to walk away from his project at PSV Eindhoven as speculation persists that he could join Everton.

Everton collapse in U23s mini-derby

Everton Under-23s took on Liverpool in Southport this evening but lost 3-1 in a game streamed live on YouTube.

Cahill: Everton are confused and lacking chemistry

Everton favourite Tim Cahill has expressed his dismay at the Blues’ loss of identity in recent years.

Everton must change to earn some love

"This was not a disastrous result nor a disastrous performance; Everton are not interesting enough for that. The only aspect of this season that truly stands above any other is the apathy that has engulfed it."

Swans salvage a draw against lacklustre Toffees

Everton let slip the chance to register back-to-back away wins for the first time this season as they allowed Swansea to claw back a point.

• Full report
• Matchday updates and reaction

Allardyce pleased with away point against battling Swans

Sam Allardyce hailed what he described as a “great point” after Everton’s 1-1 draw at Swansea today.

U18s win late against Blackburn

Everton Under-18s returned to winning ways with a 3-2 win over Blackburn Rovers at USM Finch Farm on Saturday morning.

Swansea City vs Everton

Everton travel to South Wales to face Swansea City in the first of their three remaining away matches of the season.

• Live Forum

Sigurdsson still a doubt to play again this season

Sam Allardyce says that it remains to be seen whether Gylfi Sigurdsson will play again in the Premier League this season as he recovers from a knee injury.

Allardyce: Bolasie needs more time

Sam Allardyce says that more patience is needed with Yannick Bolasie as the winger tries to regain sharpness following more than a year on the sidelines with a serious knee injury.

Everton's End-of-Season Awards

Vote now for the End-of-Season awards, held at the Philharmonic Hall on May 1.

Neville Southall: A Man Too Good For This Cruel World

Stuart Heritage writes that, "Neville Southall is a 59-year-old former binman and retired goalkeeper who hasn’t played top-flight football for 20 years. If anyone has earned the right to live in the past, it’s him. But no. Instead, Neville Southall has chosen to engage with the world."

U18s lose at home to Sunderland

Everton Under-18s fell to a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Sunderland at USM Finch Farm on Tuesday afternoon.

Premier League clubs reject VAR for 2018-19

England's 20 top-flight clubs have voted to postpone any introduction of video assistance for referees for at least a season.

Mathis back with Everton's U23s

Boris Mathis has returned to Finch Farm having had his loan spell with Northampton Town terminated early.

U23s humbled by Hammers at home

An unusual Under-23's line-up was hammered by four-goal star Marcus Browne, who saw his West Ham side triumph emphatically in Southport this evening.

Plan B: Council could fund full stadium cost

Liverpool Mayor, Joe Anderson, has revealed an alternative funding scenario for Everton's proposed stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock whereby the Council could build the ground and lease it back to the club.

PSV confirm Everton contact with Brands

The Dutch club's general manager has confirmed that the Blues are in talks with Marcel Brands but insists no deal is close despite recent reports.

Blues' late push fails to end winless derby run

Everton and Liverpool shared the spoils in the second League derby of the season as they played out a largely uninspiring goalless draw at Goodison Park

• Matchday updates and reaction

Allardyce reveals Blues' derby disappointment

Sam Allardyce credited his players’ effort and his own substitutions for putting Everton in the position to win the game against Liverpool yesterday, even if they couldn’t quite manage it.

Allardyce has no regrets about hooking Rooney

Sam Allardyce defended his decision to take Wayne Rooney off in yesterday’s Merseyside derby saying that his substitutions proved to be a turning point for his team in the game.

Everton vs Liverpool

Everton face another unwanted clash with neighbours Liverpool, hoping to register their first derby win in eight years.

• Live Forum
• Global TV

U18s thrashed at Man City

Manchester City Under-18s thrashed Everton 6-1 at a rain-soaked Academy Stadium on Saturday.

Liverpool trump Everton in direction, identity and coherent thinking

Everton's last year has revealed ambition without strategy, money without philosophy. In as much as there has been one, Everton's identity is unwanted. It could be described as failed pragmatism or rubbish pragmatism, with underachievement and underwhelming football.

Sky Sports: Brands to come on board at Everton

Marcel Brands will make the switch from PSV Eindhoven to Finch Farm once the Dutch side have been confirmed as Eredivisie champions according to Sky Sports News.

Pienaar becomes Everton's international ambassador

Everton Football Club is delighted to announce that Steven Pienaar has become the Club’s first official Everton International Ambassador.

Face-to-face fan consultation begins over new stadium

Architect Dan Meis began the next phase of supporter engagement over the proposed ground at Bramley-Moore Dock today with workshops at St Luke's Church.

U23s lose 4-3 to Man City at Goodison

Everton Under-23s were beaten 4-3 by Manchester City Under-23s atGoodison Park on Sunday.

Guardiola banishes Everton hoodoo with easy win

The Blues succumbed in expected fashion to the Manchester City juggernaut, going down to a 3-1 defeat at Goodison Park.

• Matchday updates and reaction

Man City U23s at Goodison on Sunday

Manchester City U23s come to Goodison Park on Sunday in a game that will be available online to Everton Members.

Allardyce full of admiration for 'unstoppable' City

Sam Allardyce pointed to Manchester City’s overwhelming superiority in the wake of Everton’s 3-1 defeat to the Champions-elect at Goodison Park this afternoon.

Everton vs Manchester City

Everton enter the home straight of a turbulent season with the first of two challenging home games as Champions-elect Manchester City come to town.

• Live Forum

New Everton stadium deal defended by Mayor Anderson

Mayor Joe Anderson has launched an impassioned defence of the proposed financal deal that will see Liverpool City Council lend Everton money for their new stadium.

Everton still paying most of Koeman's salary

Everton are involved in another contract wrangle with the Liverpool Echo reporting that the club are paying the bulk of the new Holland manager's salary.

Blues' young stars in international action

Nikola Vlasic scored twice for Croatia U21s this evening and Dominic Calvert-Lewin was on the mark for England.

Labour members request city meeting to discuss proposed stadium loan for Everton

Two of Liverpool's Constituency Labour Parties (CLPs) have passed motions to demand an ‘all members meeting’ to scrutinise the loan being proposed for the Bramley-Moore Dock stadium.

Sigurdsson reports good progress on recovery front

Gylfi Sigurdsson says he is feeling the benefits of his rehabilitation work as he bids to recover from the knee injury he sustained earlier this month.

The pioneering South American tour by Everton and Tottenham

The ground-breaking tour of Argentina and Uruguay jointly undertaken over 100 years ago by Everton and Tottenham Hotspur.

Dowell looking for his chance at Everton

Kieran Dowell says he would "love" the opportunity to make the step at Everton but would consider returning to Nottingham Forest on loan for next season.

U18s draw with Middlesbrough

A very late goal from Ellis Simms in added time saved a point for Everton U18s against Middlesbrough on Saturday.

Coleman returns to captain Ireland

Seamus Coleman took to the field for Ireland this evening, a year after he suffered a horrific double leg-break in a World Cup qualifier against Wales.

England U21s beat Romania in friendly

England U21s warmed up for Tuesday's Euro 2019 qualifier against Ukraine with a hard-fought 2-1 friendly win over Romania at Molineux.

Pickford plays in England win

Jordan Pickford got another chance to impress Gareth Southgate when he started in goal in a friendly against the Netherlands and kept a clean sheet.

Lavery called up to senior Northern Ireland squad

The Everton U23s striker has been included in his country's senior squad despite not yet having made his first-team debut at club level.

Holgate escapes punishment over old tweets

Mason Holgate won't be censured by the Football Association for homophobic tweets he sent as a 15-year-old but he has received a "formal warning" and will be required to take an "inclusion programme".

Everton announce first findings of stadium survey

Everton have revealed some of the findings from the recent survey of fans on the 11 Key Principles for the proposed move to Bramley-Moore Dock.

Gueye sidelined by 'muscle tear'

Idrissa Gueye is expected to be out of action for around three weeks, according to his international manager, Aliou Cisse.

Reports claim Mirallas unlikely to be retained by Olympiakos

Kevin Mirallas could be on the move again this summer if a report in his native Belgium concerning his underwhelming form in Greece holds water.

Holgate to undergo 'minor' surgery

Mason Holgate has withdrawn from the England U21s squad to have an operation on his ankle, the club have announced.

Newcastle game moved

Everton's match against Newcastle United has been switched to a Monday night kick-off on 23rd April and will be screened live by Sky Sports.

Funes Mori wanted to return to River Plate

The Argentine defender admits he tasked his agent with engineering a move back to his homeland to better prepare for the World Cup.

Fantastic U18s put seven past Newcastle

Everton Under-18s coach Paul Tait described his side’s performance as “fantastic” after they hit seven goals past Newcastle United at USM Finch Farm on Saturday afternoon.

U23s bow out of Premier League Cup

Everton U23s are out of the Premier League Cup after a 3-0 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

Tosun brace sees Everton past 10-man Stoke

Everton won only their second away game of the season thanks to Cenk Tosun’s brace and Charlie Adam’s first-half red card.

• Matchday updates and reaction

Allardyce crows as Tosun comes good

Sam Allardyce feels vindicated in his decision to hold Cenk Tosun back from Everton's starting XI following the striker's match-winning brace at Stoke today.

Everton defender Ashley Williams to continue as Wales’ captain

Ashley Williams, is all set to continue his stint as the captain of the Wales National side, under the newly appointed manager Ryan Giggs

Stoke City vs Everton

Everton take their miserable away record to the uncompromising environs of the bet365 Stadium this weekend to face embattled Stoke City.

• Live Forum

Allardyce not putting a timeframe on Sigurdsson's return

Sam Allardyce says he and his team are taking a wait-and-see approach with regard to Gylfi Sigurdsson’s knee injury rather than confirm that the Icelandic star will be out for up to eight weeks.

Everton players having psychological therapy to end 'fear' behind away record

Everton’s players have been undergoing psychological therapy in an attempt to end the culture of ‘fear’ causing their dire away record.

Pickford and six U21s called up for Engalnd

Jordan Pickford has been named in the senior England squad again while six of Everton's youngsters have received calls from the U21s.

Sigurdsson out for up to two months

Gylfi Sigurdsson is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks because of his injured knee but could be fit for the World Cup.

Merseyside derby moved again

Everton's clash with Liverpool at Goodison Park will now kick off at 12:30pm on Saturday 7th April.

Vlasic Sr frustrated by Nikola's demotion from Everton first team

Nikola Vlasic’s father, Josko, has expressed his disappointment at the way his son has been dropped from Everton’s first team since the turn of the year.

Reports: Elstone considering return to Rugby League

Everton's Chief Executive has been approached by Rugby League about heading up their Super League according to reports.

Sigurdsson to see specialist over knee concerns

Gylfi Sigurdsson is to undergo further tests on the right knee that he damaged in Saturday's victory over Brighton.

U23s fall to narrow defeat at Sunderland

Everton U23s fell to a 2-1 defeat against Sunderland on Sunday in a game the young Blues largely dominated.

Tosun strikes in vital victory over Seagulls

Everton eased the pressure on Sam Allardyce and the lingering fears of relegation with a fairly comfortable 2-0 win over Brighton that saw Cenk Tosun score his first Goodison Park goal.

• Matchday updates and reaction
• Full match report

Tosun happy to finally be settling in England

Cenk Tosun was in positive mood in the wake of Everton's 2-0 win over Brighton yesterday as he basked in his second goal since joining from Besiktas.

Allardyce pleased with 'masterful' Rooney display

Sam Allardyce praised his Everton team, and Wayne Rooney in particular, following their 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion today.

Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Everton return to Goodison Park following two disappointing away games for a clash with Brighton that has taken on much importance than it otherwise might.

Allardyce: I want to be here long term

Sam Allardyce has insisted that he still wants to remain as Everton boss on a long-term basis as speculation over his future with the club persists.

The loneliness of the sub goalkeeper

Carlo Nash, who watched the 2009 FA Cup final from the Everton bench explains how No 2 keepers deal with not playing

Browning out for the rest of the season

Tyias Browning has suffered a groin injury and will miss the remainder of the season.

Boss looking for Vlasic to kick on next season

Sam Allardyce says that Nikola Vlasic is one of the young players of whom much is expected next season after falling out of the first-team reckoning lately.

U18s held by Wolves

Manasse Mampala lashed home a stunning late volley to secure Everton Under-18s a 1-1 draw with Wolves at USM Finch Farm and keep the pressure on Manchester United at the top of the U18 Premier League.

• Mampala's late volley

Funes Mori declares himself fit for recall

Ramiro Funes Mori came through 90 minutes of action for the Under-23s last night and says he is 100% ready for Saturday if selected.

Klaassen gets belated Under-23s run-out

Davy Klaassen saw competitive action for the first time since December when he turned out in Everton's Under-23s 2-0 win over Swansea City.

Coleman feels fans' frustrations

Seamus Coleman says that Everton need to repay the fans’s support by putting in winning performances in the next two games.

Everton booed off again after crumbling at Turf Moor

Everton lost away from home for the sixth successive match in all competitions as Burnley came back from a goal down to win it in the second half.

• Matchday updates and reaction
• Full match report

Allardyce again rues missed chances

Sam Allardyce pointed to wasteful finishing from his team in the wake of an away defeat, this time at Burnley where Everton threw away a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1.

Burnley vs Everton

Everton get another chance to improve on their horrendous away record when they travel to Burnley this weekend.

• Global TV
• Live Forum

Allardyce 'surprised' by speculation over his job

Sam Allardyce has shrugged off speculation about his future at Everton by insisting that the Blues are in a “very good position” as they prepare for tomorrow’s trip to Burnley.

Allardyce urges Walsh to 'ride out' criticism

Sam Allardyce has come to the defence of Everton’s director of football, Steve Walsh, whose role at the club has come under mounting scrutiny of late.

Pre-season return not ruled out for McCarthy

James McCarthy could resume training as soon as July according to Sam Allardyce, suggesting that the prognosis following surgery on his broken leg is positive.

Mangala undergoes knee surgery

The injury to Eliaquim Mangala's knee has required surgery and the defender will now begin the rehabilitation that will likely keep him out for the rest of the season.

Dobson on board as Royle's successor

Everton have hired another former player in the form of Martin Dobson to be the club's new professional development co-ordinator.

Pienaar hangs up his boots

Former Everton favourite, Steven Pienaar, has announced his retirement from the playing side of football at the age of 35.

Klaassen no closer to first-team opportunities

Davy Klaassen must continue to be patient in his quest to fight his way back into the first-team reckoning at Everton.

Funes Mori poised for Everton recall

Ramiro Funes Mori credits mental resilience and family support for helping him through his long absence with a serious knee injury.

Unhappy fans, terrible team – Farhad Moshiri’s cash fails to revive Everton

The Blues' de facto owner has invested lavishly in two years but the disconnect between team and supporters is glaring, fuelled by poor signings and growing disenchantment with Sam Allardyce.

Everton and SportPesa offer coach service to Burnley

The club and their Main Partner are offering supporters FREE travel from Goodison Park on Saturday because of planned rail strike action.

U23s lose at Leicester but progress in Premier League Cup

Everton Under-23s had the chance to top Group F if they managed to beat Leicester City this evening but lost 2-1 amid late drama.

Allardyce: Lack of attacking threat is on the players

Boss also insists that Everton's expensively-assembled side needs to be dealing better with the pressure to perform.

Goodison derby moved for TV

Everton's home clash with Liverpool will now take place on Sunday 8th April with a 2:15pm kick-off.

Lifeless Everton succumb to late Deeney strike

Everton’s terrible run away from home continued as Troy Deeney’s 79th-minute strike decided a dire encounter at Vicarage Road.

• Matchday updates and reaction
• Full match report

U18s thumped by Man Utd

Everton U18s were thumped 4-1 at Man Utd's Carrington training ground today.

Allardyce blames wasteful finishing for Watford loss

Sam Allardyce bemoaned poor finishing for his team’s latest away defeat after Troy Deeney scored the only goal in a drab encounter with Watford today.

Watford vs Everton

Everton travel to Watford tomorrow looking to push on over the final 11 games and try and secure seventh place in the Premier League.

• Live Forum

Allardyce: Mangala will be assessed week by week

Sam Allardyce said that a definitive timescale can't be put on Eliaquim Mangala's prognosis as the extent of his knee injury continues to be assessed.

Tosun extolls the benefits of Middle East trip

Cenk Tosun feels that this week's warm-weather training camp in Dubai will stand him in excellent stead in his attempts to settle at his new club.

U23s protégé Evans pens new contract

Everton Under-23s midfielder Antony Evans has signed a new two-year contract that runs until 2020, the club have announced.

The 55 Best Young English Football Players

A list of what author Will Moody perceives to be the top 55 players worth keeping an eye on in the years ahead.

It’s based on an obsessive following of England’s age-group teams for the last seven years, some cold, hard stats and the views of dedicated club fans and reporters who watch these players week-in, week-out.

No FA action in Holgate-Firmino spat

The Football Association have announced that Roberto Firmino won't be censured following accusations of racism levelled at him by Mason Holgate in last month's cup derby.

Gueye signed new long-term deal last October

Updated It wasn't announced at the time but the Football Association's records confirm that Idrissa Gueye agreed a new five-year contract in the autumn.

U23s fall to defeat to Derby at Goodison

Everton's U23s were in Premier League 2 action against Derby County at Goodison Park this evening but ended up on the wrong end of a 3-1 scoreline.

Davies rated top young prospect in the Premier League

Everton's Tom Davies is considered among the top 10 most promising teenage prospects in Europe in the latest CEIS Football Observatory list.

Sam Byrne goes on loan to Dundalk

U23 striker Sam Byrne joins Dundalk on a 6-month loan spell throuh till the end of the season.

U18s edged out of Cup by Chelsea

Everton Under-18s were narrowly beaten by Chelsea in the semi-finals of the Premier League Cup at USM Finch Farm today.

Reports: Fears that Mangala’s season is over

Eliaquim Mangala may not play again this season after sustaining suspected knee ligament damage last weekend.

Everton’s Class of 1985: The Greatest Team You Probably Never Saw

Everton’s all conquering class of ‘85 was one of the greatest ever but unless you were one of the few who attended Goodison Park at the time there’s a good chance you never actually saw them play.

The Continuing Rise of Tom Davies

Everton’s recent return to a semblance of form, at least at home, has coincided in part with the re-emergence of a much-needed fixture in their midfield

Blues urged to have their say on stadium

Everton are calling on fans to take part in a survey to help to shape the development of the Club’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.

Dot's date with Diamond

Lifelong Evertonian Dot, who turned 100 earlier this year, was treated to a special Valentine’s day out with Blues Ambassador Graham Stuart on Monday afternoon.

Tosun focused on training and fitness

Cenk Tosun is hoping to use Everton’s warm-weather training camp to increase his fitness as he bids to finally launch his Goodison career.

Under-23s progress in Premier League Cup

Antony Evans scored the only goal as Everton's U23s beat Barnsley at Oakwell with Ramiro Funes Mori in the line-up.

Allardyce: Tosun needs to bide his time

New signing, Cenk Tosun, will have to be patient as he waits for more chances to impress, with Sam Allardyce saying the Turk has struggled to adapt to the English game.

Everton bounce back with comfortable win over Palace

Everton cruised to a rare routine victory as they over-powered Crystal Palace with three second-half goals.

• Matchday updates and reaction

U18s in mini-derby triumph

Everton's U18s emerged victorious against local rivals Liverpool following a 3-1 win at USM Finch Farm today.

Coleman suffers 'muscle' injury in win over Palace

Seamus Coleman will undergo a scan on an unspecified soft-tissue problem after he was forced off at half-time of today's 3-1 win.

Allardyce surprised by Schneiderlin boos

Sam Allardyce says he wasn't expecting the reaction to his decision to introduce Morgan Schneiderlin as an 80th-minute substitute in today's win over Crystal Palace.

U23s held by Barnsley in Premier League Cup

Everton U23s could only draw 0-0 with Barnsley this evening in the Premier League Cup action at the Merseyrail Community Stadium in Southport.

Allardyce knows his future depends on results

Admitting that pressure to win comes with the territory of being Everton manager, Sam Allardyce is nonplussed by suggestions of negativity emanating from the fanbase.

Everton vs Crystal Palace

Everton return to the relative comforts of home this weekend looking to put last Saturday’s nightmare at the Emirates behind them when they face Roy Hodgson's Eagles.

• Global TV

Allardyce looking to put Arsenal debacle behind him

Sam Allardyce says that last weekend's crushing 5-1 defeat at Arsenal was a "blip" that Everton have to get over quickly, starting with this weekend's match-up with Crystal Palace.

Allardyce doesn't regret coming out of retirement for Everton job

Sam Allardyce admits that the thought of returning to retirement fleetingly crossed his mind following Everton's awful result at Arsenal last weekend but he says he needs the challenge posed by managing the Blues.

Ademola Lookman’s move abroad a blueprint for English player education

Liam Rosenior writes: "England could only benefit if more of the squad had sampled a different environment while embracing a new language and culture, as the under-21 winger is doing at RB Leipzig"

Inconsistent selections and unimaginative tactics – why I have no faith in Sam Allardyce at Everton

ToffeeWeb's Lyndon Lloyd shares his views with the Echo on Allardyce, Cenk Tosun, Eliaquim Mangala and the need to resolve the recruitment issues at Everton

Allardyce keeps the door open for Klaassen

Sam Allardyce says that Davy Klaassen should set his focus on next season to make his mark in the Premier League after struggling to make an impact this term

Unsworth turns down Oxford opportunity

David Unsworth will remain in his role as manager of Everton's Under-23s after turning down an offer to take over at Oxford United.

Tosun determined to succeed in the Premier League

The new Everton striker has opened up about his faltering introduction to the English game but expressed confidence he will make his mark.

Galloway's career stalling at Sunderland

Link fixed Brendan Galloway was not granted the loan move back to MK Dons he was seeking, leaving him in limbo at the Stadium of Light.

Koeman becomes Dutch Master

Ronald Koeman has been appointed manager of The Netherlands, his first position since being sacked from the Everton post.

Ramiro Funes Mori gets U23s run-out

Everton's Under-23s were well beaten by Arsenal tonight but there was good news for Ramiro Funes Mori who came though 45 minutes of action.

Allardyce stresses the need to get to safety mark quickly

Sam Allardyce says Everton need to get to a points tally that will guarantee safety from relegation so that the club can write off the current season and focus on 2018-19.

Lookman marks another debut with late goal

Ademola Lookman got his loan spell at Red Bull Leipzig off to the perfect start by scoring an 89th-minute winner for his new team.

Arsenal vs Everton

Everton return to London for another difficult Saturday evening kick-off as they face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

• Live Forum

Arsenal mete out ritual slaughter of sorry Everton

Everton suffered further humiliation at Arsenal’s hands, conceding five goals to the Gunners for the second time this season

• Matchday updates and reaction
• Disgraced in the Capital once again

Allardyce slams his players following Emirates disaster

Sam Allardyce was scathing of his team’s inconsistency and what he described as a “pathetic” first-half display following today’s 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

No imminent return for Baines

Leighton Baines remains some way short of making a much-needed return to action and is unlikely to figure for another month at least

Garbutt included in registered squad

The list of players that Everton registered with the Premier League following the closure of the transfer window has been released.

Niasse in pole position at Everton for now

Sam Allardyce has suggested that, while new signing Cenk Tosun acclimatises to the Premier League, Oumar Niasse is currently Everton’s most reliable source of goals.

Allardyce: Lookman 'wanted to play some football'

The manager reiterated that he hadn't planned on sending Lookman out on loan but defended Everton's record of blooding young players.

Coleman revels in 'very special night'

Seamus Coleman has been reflecting on what was a personal moment of triumph after making a long-awaited return to Premier League action last night.

Louis Gray latest to go out on loan

Louis Gray has become the latest Everton youngster to head out on loan this month, joining Carlisle United until the end of the season.

Walcott and Coleman inspire Blues to much-needed victory

Everton registered their first win in 2018 thanks to a brace by Theo Walcott and the triumphant return of Seamus Coleman

• Matchday updates and reaction
• Paul Traill: Win relief

Everton vs Leicester City

Hopefully refreshed from a 10-day hiatus enforced by their early exit from the FA Cup, Everton are back in action to face resurgent Leicester

• Global TV
• Live Forum

Lookman forces Leipzig loan deal

Ademola Lookman has joined German outfit Red Bull Leipzig on loan from Everton until the end of the season, seemingly against the advice of the club.

Everton reach Mangala loan agreement with City

Updated Everton have signed Manchester City's back-up centre-half, Eliaquim Mangala, on loan until the end of the season.

• Transfer Deadline Day

Transfer Deadline Day

The winter transfer window closed at 11pm this evening with the temporary departure of Ademola Lookman the big surprise as Eliaquim Mangala was secured on loan

Sandro secures Sevilla loan move

Sandro Ramirez has been handed a route out of his frustrating spell at Everton with a move back to La Liga agreed.

Last chance to secure your season ticket by 12-month Direct Debit

Evertonians only have until midnight tonight (31 January) to take advantage of the Club’s 12-month Direct Debit offer on 2018/19 Season Tickets.

Feature Film Biopic of Everton and England Soccer Star ‘Dixie’ Dean Underway

Toby Kebbell will play the iconic 1920s footballer in movie project that will reveal how his family helped him deal with mental health issues.

Confused Everton Must Decide What They Want To Become Before They Can Move Forward

Paddy Boyland provides his assessment of Everton's stalled progression under Farhad Moshiri.

Deulofeu back in the Premier League

Gerard Deulofeu will run out to Z-Cars again this season after Barcelona agreed to loan the winger to Watford.

Boro reportedly in talks over Besic

Middlesbrough are said to be trying to negotiate a loan deal for Everton's out-of-favour midfielder Muhamed Besic.

Allardyce not prepared to 'gamble' on left-back signing

The Everton boss has played down the chances of Everton signing cover for Leighton Baines this week.

Loan move for Lookman ruled out

Everton will not be sending Ademola Lookman out on loan for the remainder of the season but Sam Allardyce has not ruled out further deals.

Funes Mori resumes light training

Ramiro Funes Mori's rehabilitation from a serious knee injury is continuing with his return to training at Finch Farm.

Mathis heads to Northampton on loan

Everton U23s forward Boris Mathis has joined Northampton Town for the rest of the season.

Conor Grant caught in aborted loan fiasco

Under-23s midfielder Conor Grant has seen a proposed loan move to Plymouth Argyle fall through due to an oversight by Everton.

Report: Everton favour Sandro loan over permanent sale

The Spanish striker will be allowed to leave on a temporary basis this month but the Blues are said to be reluctant to lose him entirely.

U18s through to Premier League Cup semi-final

Everton Under-18s advanced into the semi-finals of the Premier League Cup with a 2-0 win over Fulham at USM Finch Farm.

Strike duo seal U23s win over Chelsea

Fraser Hornby and Bassala Sambou combined for two goals as Everton's Under-23s beat the Londoners at the Merseyrail Community Stadium in Southport this evening.

Allardyce demands workrate and attitude from fringe players

Sam Allardyce has put the onus on Everton's out-of-favour players to demonstrate 100% readiness if they are to seize any chance they are given in the first team.

Everton product Shannon overcomes tragedy to earn MLS opportunity

Selected by Atlanta United in the second round, English midfielder Oliver Shannon honoured his mother with an emotional speech at last week's MLS SuperDraft.

Everton unveil 11 key principles for stadium move

Everton have unveiled the framework which will shape the club’s future as it pertains to the proposed stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.

Coleman focused on being an inspiration to McCarthy

Seamus Coleman says that his sole focus is getting fully fit and performing to the best of his ability to show James McCarthy the way back from his broken leg

Garbutt is registered to play

Updated Everton could ensure that Luke Garbutt is eligible to provide cover for the injured Leighton Baines by officially adding him to the squad for the remainder of the season.

Coleman sees action in U23s victory

Seamus Coleman took to the field for the first time since last March when he played almost an hour for Everton Under-23s against Portsmouth this evening.

Lennon completes transfer to Burnley

Aaron Lennon has concluded a deal to join Burnley for a nominal fee, ending a three-year association with Everton.

Everton cling on to Top 20 rich club status

Everton FC just scrape into the Deloitte top 20 richest clubs list behind the likes of the mighty Southampton, West Ham Utd and Leicester City.

Report: Tarashaj unlikely to go out on loan again

Shani Tarashaj appears to be nearing full fitness again but looks an unlikely prospect for a loan this month.

Video: Where has it gone wrong for Everton?

Johnny Phillips went to Merseyside to meet Everton's fans and ask where it all went wrong after the huge summer investment.

Pickford named England U21 Player of the Year

Jordan Pickford has been named Vauxhall England U21 Player of the Year for 2017

U23s play at Goodison on Tuesday

Everton Under-23s take on Portsmouth at Goodison Park in their Premier League Cup contest on Tuesday night (7pm kick-off).

Allardyce: Rooney and Sigurdsson can't play together

Sam Allardyce says that his two nominal No.10s can't operate in the same team because neither has the pace nor the legs to cover enough ground.

Everton set on keeping Niasse

Oumar Niasse will not be leaving Goodison Park during the current transfer window, with manager Sam Allardyce adamant that he can't lose the striker.

Armfield turned down the Everton Job

Jimmy Armfield, who died today, was offered the Everton manager's job by Sir John Moores in 1973.

Watford sack Silva blaming Everton for unsettling him

Watford have sacked manager Marco Silva, blaming Everton's approach for the Portuguese in November as the "catalyst for this decision".

McCarthy suffers horror injury as Niasse rescues a point

Theo Walcott marked his debut with a vital assist as Everton clawed back a point against West Brom in a game marred by a broken leg sustained by James McCarthy.

• Matchday updates and reaction
• One point closer to safety

U18s best West Brom at Finch Farm

Everton Under-18s edged West Bromwich Albion in a five-goal thriller at USM Finch Farm on Saturday.

Allardyce thankful for 'precious point' from poor Everton display

The manager admitted he was containing his frustration at another lamentable Everton performance, saying that his team are struggling with a “mental problem”.

Double leg break confirmed for McCarthy

The sickening injury suffered by James McCarthy's in today's 1-1 draw with West Brom has been confirmed as a double compound leg fracture.

Everton unlikely to resolve left-back problem before the deadline

Sam Allardyce has played down the chances of Everton addressing a problem position in their squad this month, suggesting the emphasis is on moving players out

Everton vs West Bromwich Albion

For the first time since New Year’s Day, the Blues are back at Goodison to face West Brom, less than a month after the reverse fixture at the Hawthorns

• Live Forum

Lennon set for Burnley switch

Aaron Lennon is on the verge of concluding a deal to join Burnley for a nominal fee.

• Aaron Lennon Profile

Jagielka: Walcott will bring experience, quality, pace and goals

The skipper has welcomed the acquisition of his former England team-mate saying that the ex-Gunner can add attributes that Everton side have lacked this season.

Blues invited to Season Ticket celebration

Everton are giving Season Ticket Members the chance to join the club for a special celebration event, as part of the 2018/19 ‘home’ campaign

Walcott seals Blues move

Theo Walcott has completed his move from Arsenal to Everton in a reported £20m deal, becoming the Blues’ second signing so far in the current transfer window.

Tosun can't wait to make Goodison bow

Cenk Tosun took his first press conference as an Everton player today and spoke of his initial impressions of the team, the league and imminent signing, Theo Walcott

Everton Football Club's efforts go far beyond the field

Kevin Baxter trumpets the efforts of Everton In The Community across the Pond.

U23s start 2018 with a win at Spurs

Everton Under-23s kicked off their New Year with a 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur on Monday afternoon thanks to an Antony Evans brace.

U18s lose at Stoke City

Everton U18s came unstuck against Stoke City U18s by the odd goal in three scored in the last 10 mins to lose Saturday's game 2-1 at the Clayton Wood Training Ground.

Dreadful Everton thumped by Spurs at Wembley

Everton were completely out-played by Tottenham for the second time this season, going down to a heavy 4-0 defeat.

• Matchday updates and discussion
• Abject Everton revert to type

Allardyce: My players gave up

Sam Allardyce admits that he saw for the first time the propensity for the Everton side he inherited to throw in the towel as he watched the Blues crumble to a 4-0 defeat against Tottenham today.

Reports: Everton deal for Walcott close

Updated Everton could make their second big-money signing of the month this week with a £20m deal for Theo Walcott close according to reports.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton

Everton get back to the bread and butter of the Premier League this weekend with their season essentially over bar the goal of a top-seven finish.

• Global TV
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Allardyce confirms interest in Walcott

Sam Allardyce has admitted that he would like to see if Everton could get a deal over the line for Arsenal winger Theo Walcott.

Harry Charsley joins Bolton Wanderers on loan

Everton U23 player Harry Charsley has joined Championship side Bolton Wanderers on loan.

FA could investigate old Holgate tweets

Mason Holgate could face an investigation by the FA into long-since deleted posts to Twitter by the defender when he was 15 and 16 that contained homophobic epithets.

Moshiri: We are executing a multi-year plan

Farhad Moshiri has spoken of his confidence that the club are making significant progress on what he sees as a long road to getting the Blues back to the top

Moshiri admits he was shocked by poor start to 2017-18

Major shareholder says he is "quietly confident" that Everton will have a much stronger second half to the season under Sam Allardyce now that Cenk Tosun is through the door.

Meis looking to capture the magic of Goodison

Architect Dan Meis says that he and his firm have a unique opportunity to create a stadium unlike any other in the Premier League with the site at Bramley-Moore Dock.

Board provides updates on finances and stadium progress at AGM

Everton Football Club Co Ltd's Annual General Meeting of Shareholders for 2017 took place at the Philharmonic Hall this evening.

Coleman is back in training

Seamus Coleman has resumed training with Everton's first team as he prepares for his much-anticipated return from a double leg fracture.

Dowell penalty helps Forest conquer Arsenal

Kieran Dowell scored a controversial penalty to set the seal on Nottingham Forest's FA Cup Third Round victory over Arsenal this afternoon.

U18s start New Year with a win

Everton U18s have beaten Derby County 2-1 at their training ground.

Mirallas heading back to Olympiakos

Updated Everton have agreed to send Kevin Mirallas back to Olympiakos on loan for now.

FA expected to investigate Holgate-Firmino clash

The game's governing body are expected to launch an investigation into the allegations of racism against Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino that caused tempers to flare in last night’s cup derby at Anfield.

Tosun completes transfer from Besiktas to Everton

Everton have completed a £22m deal for Cenk Tosun who becomes the first signing of Sam Allardyce's tenure.

Everton suffer dreaded Cup exit at Anfield

Everton are out of their last cup competition of the season as Virgil van Dijk's late header won this third-round tie for Liverpool.

Barkley completes Chelsea switch

Chelsea have signed Ross Barkley, completing the formalities on a £15m transfer that almost went through for more than twice that in August.

Antonee Robinson's loan at Bolton extended

Everton have extended the loan deal for young defender Antonee Robinson to gain more first-team experience in the Championship with Bolton Wanderers until the end of the season.

Liam Walsh joins Bristol City

Everton Under-23s midfielder Liam Walsh has signed for Bristol City in a permanent deal, the club have announced.

Liverpool vs Everton

Everton’s road to Wembley starts in one of the last places they would have wanted it to… at Anfield against Liverpool.

Allardyce: Everton are resigned to losing Barkley

Sam Allardyce hasn’t ruled out some possible outgoings this month, including Barkley, although players will only be allowed to leave in permanent deals.

• Reports: Chelsea back in for Barkley

Everton finally agree a fee for Tosun

Updated Club officials have met with Besiktas president, Fikret Orman, in London and have agreed a fee of £27m for the striker.

Everton seek supporters to share their 'home' stories

Goodison Park has played host to thousands of matchdays and each one has afforded every fan an opportunity to create a lasting memory and to share special experiences.

New Year, familiar struggles for Everton

Everton began 2018 in the manner in which they ended 2017, dealing with a defeat after Manchester United proved too strong in the second half at Goodison Park

• Matchday updates and discussion

Everton reject Barnsley bid for Joe Williams

Everton have turned down an approach from Barnsley to sign Joe Williams on a permanent basis.

Jones leaves Everton for Fleetwood

Academy product Gethin Jones has completed a move to Fleetwood Town.

Allardyce blames defending for United defeat

Sam Allardyce expressed his displeasure with the way Everton gave up the ball and then failed to contain Manchester United in today's 2-0 defeat.

Tosun deal hangs in the balance

Sam Allardyce says Everton have done all they can with regard to their attempts to sign Cenk Tosun and that the club is waiting for Besiktas to accept their offer.

Everton confident on stadium despite rising costs

Everton’s plans to relocate to a brand new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock continue but the cost estimate and the timescale for its opening have changed.

Poor Everton beaten by struggling Cherries

Everton finished 2017 with Sam Allardyce’s first defeat as manager as Ryan Fraser’s deflected winner handed Bournemouth their first win in nine games.

• Matchday updates and discussion

Schneiderlin: Plenty of room for improvement

Morgan Schneiderlin has acknowledged that Everton need to play better if they are to continue to make up ground on the top seven.

Walsh reportedly flies to Turkey to secure Tosun deal

Updated Everton have apparently sent a delegation to meet face-to-face with Besiktas officials in a bid to land Cenk Tosun ahead of competition from Europe.

Bournemouth vs Everton

Everton close out 2017 with a trip to Bournemouth looking to secure what would be only their third away win of the calendar year.

Anderlecht confirm Onyekuru needs surgery

Henry Onyekuru will have an operation on his injured knee after all following confirmation from the Belgian club where he is currently on loan.

Bolasie hoping for a fresh start at Everton

The winger says he was under no illusions about the severity of his knee injury and counts his return to action this month as a blessing.

Everton looking to finalise Tosun deal

Everton could finally be adding to their under-staffed forward line with the acquisition of Cenk Tosun from Besiktas.

Nothing ventured but a point gained

Everton played out another gritty but uneventful goalless draw at the Hawthorns to add to last Saturday's point against Chelsea.

• Matchday updates and discussion

West Bromwich Albion v Everton

Everton's year finishes with back-to-back away games, the first of which is at the Hawthorns against struggling West Brom.

• Live Forum

Baines set for longer layoff

Leighton Baines looks unlikely to return to action any time soon after he suffered a set-back on his path to recovery from a calf injury.

Defence holds to deny Chelsea as Allardyce remains undefeated

Everton dug in to earn a point against Chelsea as they extended their unbeaten run to six matches.

Onyekuru facing knee surgery

Everton's on-loan striker Henry Onyekuru is facing a lengthy lay-off after scans revealed damage to a medial knee ligament.

Everton post a profit for 2016-17

Everton have announced record turnover of £171.3m for last season and a post-tax profit of £30m.

Everton vs Chelsea

A measure of Everton’s revival under Sam Allardyce arrives this weekend as Chelsea come to Goodison Park for the final game before Christmas.

• Pre-match press conference
• Live Forum

Allardyce looking for more from 'surprised' Schneiderlin

Morgan Schneiderlin has reiterated his commitment to Everton and again indicated his surprise at the negativity that built up around him at the time of his reported ejection from training last month.

Mike Pejic to compete at World Taekwondo Championships

Now 67, the former Everton player became British over-age Taekwondo champion four years ago and has now qualified for the 2018 World Championships in Taipei.

Sigurdsson strikes as Everton register another win

Gylfi Sigurdsson scored a spectacular goal that proved decisive as the Blues eventually saw off the Premier League's bottom club

U23s vs West Ham called off due to fog

Everton U23s cannot resume their faltering Premier League 2 campaign against West Ham in Southport tonite due to heavy fog.

Allardyce delighted by second-half turnaround

Sam Allardyce was happy to see Everton eventually prevail against struggling Swansea City after seeing his charges concede a soft goal to go 1-0 down in the first half.

Everton vs Swansea City

Everton return to Goodison Park following a brace of away games that yielded four points from six to play two home fixtures that present an opportunity to keep closing the gap on the top seven.

Feeney signs new Everton deal

Morgan Feeney has become the latest of Everton's up-and-coming youngsters to commit their future to the club by signing a new contract.

McCarthy and Bolasie play in U23s draw

James McCarthy and Yannick Bolasie both managed 45 minutes for the Under-23s this evening as they drew 0-0 with Dynamo Zagreb.

Allardyce 'not in control' of Barkley situation

Updated Sam Allardyce says that there's little he would be able to do should the club accept an offer for Ross Barkley in the coming transfer window but he hopes the midfielder will stay.

Wayne Rooney visits Claire House Children's Hospice

Everton star Wayne Rooney was the special guest during this year’s Christmas visit to Claire House Children’s Hospice.

Young Blues trio sign new contracts

Everton have moved to secure the futures of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Mason Holgate and Jonjoe Kenny by handing the three players new deals.

Newcastle United vs Everton

Everton travel to the northeast for the first of four games in the space of 13 days to take on Newcastle United.

• Global TV

Rooney secures first away win in 11 months

A solitary Wayne Rooney strike earned Everton victory at St James's Park, a third League win in four games, as their recovery continues.

Allardyce content with victory but sees room for improvement

Sam Allardyce reflected with satisfaction on Everton’s fourth win in five games in all competitions following the 1-0 victory over Newcastle but wants more when his side have the ball.

• ‘‘All I’ve done is stop them conceding goals’’

Allardyce plans to question Everton players about wanting to stay

Sam Allardyce plans to question Everton first-team players about wanting to stay before the January transfer window opens

Things are looking up for Everton

Everton are unbeaten in their last four games but their form will really improve when Yannick Bolasie and Seamus Coleman return and give them some pace, says Martin Laurence in The Guardian.

Bolasie plays in U23s defeat at Leicester

Yannick Bolasie saw his first semi-competitive action since recovering from a serious knee injury, coming on as a substitute for Everton's Under-23s this evening.

“All I’ve done is stop them conceding goals”

Sam Allardyce says that his top priority since being appointed as Everton’s new manager has been to tighten up what was, briefly, the leakiest defence in the Premier League.

Allardyce's Everton play spoiler to steal derby draw

Everton plundered a point from Anfield thanks to a rare penalty on this ground, thumped home by Wayne Rooney with 13 minutes to go.

• Matchday updates and reaction
• Full match report

No question for Allardyce over derby penalty but Klopp fumes

The Everton boss was taking the positives from what he saw as an impressive defensive display in this afternoon’s Merseyside derby but reds manager lost his cool

Allardyce postpones players' Christmas party

Everton's annual Christmas party has been called off by Sam Allardyce so that the players can focus on turning their season around.

Kenny: 'Beating Liverpool would mean more than lifting the World Cup'

What is preferable? Winning the Under-20 World Cup or ending an 18-year winless streak at Anfield in the Merseyside derby?

Liverpool vs Everton

Sam Allardyce takes charge of his first Merseyside derby hoping to act as "spoiler" again against the top-flight's most in-form attack

• Live Forum

U18s knocked out of FA Youth Cup

Everton U18s were knocked out this season's FA Youth Cup at the first hurdle by Ipswich Town at Goodison Park tonight.

U18s in FA Youth Cup action tonight

Everton U18s host Ipswich Town in the 3rd Round of this season's FA Youth Cup, at Goodison Park tonight, kick-off 7:00 pm.

Lookman and Vlasic excel in fine win in Cyprus

Everton signed off an otherwise miserable Europa League campaign with an emphatic win over Apollon Limassol

FA Cup derby set for Friday 5th January

Everton's FA Cup Third Round tie against Liverpool has been scheduled for Friday 5th January and will be broadcast live by the BBC with a 7:55pm kick-off.

Apollon Limassol vs Everton

Everton’s disastrous Europa League campaign comes to a close this evening in Cyprus as they take on Apollon Limassol in a genuine dead rubber in Group E.

Goalkeeper Matthew Johnson goes out on loan

Everton have agreed to loan one of their young goalkeepers, Matthew Johnson, to non-league club Ramsbottom United.

Blues freeze season ticket prices for next season

Everton have announced another freeze on all Season Tickets prices for the 2018/19 season.

Joe Royle leaves Everton

It appears that Joe Royle has left Everton, presumably as a result of changes to the backroom staff following the appointment of new manager Sam Allardyce.

U23s draw at Derby County

David Unsworth watched on from the stands as Everton Under-23s played out a goalless draw in their penultimate Premier League International Cup group fixture.

Everton draw Liverpool in FA Cup 3rd Round

Everton will be back at Anfield next month to face Liverpool in the FA Cup following today's draw which paired the Merseyside clubs together.

Allardyce plans additional help for players

New Everton boss Sam Allardyce says that he would like to bring in a sport psychologist to help those players who have struggled so much to find their form this season.

Allardyce off the mark with three points

Everton began the new manager's tenure with a second successive home win as goals from Sigurdsson and Calvert-Lewin were enough to see off Huddersfield.

• Matchday updates and reaction

Allardyce must tone down 'Big Sam' act to win over hostile Everton fans

Jamie Carragher describes the challenge facing Sam Allardyce to win over hostile Everton fans who are not impressed with his appointment as manager.

Allardyce pleased with first win

Sam Allardyce said he was pleased to see his new charges record their second home win of the week which relieves the pressure on a squad that looked destined for a relegation fight after last weekend's heavy defeat at Southampton.

U23s lose to Leicester in Premier League Cup

Everton Under 23s' Premier League Cup hopes suffered a blow after the Toffees conceded either side of skipper Morgan Feeney’s 55th-minute goal to go down to a 2-1 defeat by Leicester City.

Everton vs Huddersfield Town

Sam Allardyce takes charge of his first match since agreeing to become Everton manager as Huddersfield Town come to Goodison Park

Allardyce takes first press conference as Everton boss

Sam Allardyce says he would like to be more than just a short-term fixer at Everton and expressed his hopes of bringing a “winning brand” of football back to Goodison.

Allardyce confirmed as Everton boss on 18-month deal

Everton have officially announced Sam Allardyce as their new manager after the 63-year-old finalised a deal until the end of 2018-19.

Allardyce talks ambition and unity

New Everton boss Sam Allardyce says that he is looking forward to the job of rallying the team he has inherited at Goodison and pushing the team back up the table.

Rooney grabs first Everton hat-trick as Blues thrash West Ham

David Unsworth signed off as caretaker manager with a handsome victory thanks to a treble from Wayne Rooney and a fine penalty save from Jordan Pickford.

• Full match report

Unsworth hails 'great night' in final match in charge

David Unsworth was a contented man at the final whistle of the final game of his six-week stint as caretaker manager of Everton as he reflected on a 4-0 win over West Ham.

Allardyce set to finalise Everton deal to become new manager

Updated Sam Allardyce is to be announced as Everton's next manager after the club confirmed he has agreed terms.

• What Big Sam's appointment would say about Everton FC

Everton vs West Ham United

Everton go into successive home fixtures that could have enormous ramifications for their season as the search for a manager rumbles on.

Unsworth: As an Everton man I'm hurting

David Unsworth says that he has no regrets about stepping into the void created by Ronald Koeman's dismissal but concedes he is pained by the club's current plight.

Sky Sports: Everton revisit Allardyce option

Updated Former England boss the favoured candidate on a shortlist that includes Martin O'Neill and Paulo Fonseca

• Shakhtar reject Everton approach for Fonseca

U23s in goalless draw with Man Utd

Everton Under-23s and Manchester United Under-23s played out a goalless draw in the Premier League 2 at Southport on Monday night.

Shambolic Everton in free-fall after Saints drubbing

Everton's alarming decline gathered pace at St Mary's Stadium as their defence collapsed again precipitating another heavy defeat

• Matchday updates and reaction
• Drifting towards disaster

Unsworth: Senior players need to take responsibility

David Unsworth says Everton fans will rightly be furious after the 4-1 defeat to Southampton and has called on his team to take some responsibility

Unsworth says it's too soon for talk of relegation battles

David Unsworth has admitted Everton are struggling on the pitch but stopped short of agreeing the Blues are in a fight for their Premier League survival.

Southampton vs Everton

Everton will look to quickly forget Thursday’s debacle against Atalanta as they travel to fellow strugglers Southampton.

• Global TV

U18s secure a fine win at Blackburn

Everton U18s secured a fine win at Blackburn Rovers after going behind in the first 5 minutes.

Gueye: Things are difficult because we know how good we can be

The midfielder says that he is confident Everton are a better team than their form suggests and that they just need to get a couple of wins on the board.

Refree Taylor says he was not conned

The Telegraph are carrying a report that says referee Andrew Taylor stood by his penalty decision in the Niasse 'diving' fiasco.

Everton 'close' to new managerial appointment

The board still have a shortlist of three names but a new manager to stabilise the club is imminent according to Farhad Moshiri.

Denis Stracqualursi: Everton's cult hero who never stopped trying

Simon Hart writes that the Argentine was often out of his depth in his short spell but as the suddenly indispensable Oumar Niasse’s example this season underlines, Goodison Park loves a trier.

Shocking Everton humiliated in a deluge of goals

Everton were thrashed 5-1 by Atalanta as David Unsworth's hopes of picking up another morale-boosting home win were shredded by abysmal defending.

Unsworth: Late capitulation was unacceptable

David Unsworth says that the players who took the field against Atalanta have to shoulder their share of responsibility for an awful 5-1 drubbing.

Everton exchange land-lease contracts for Bramley-Moore Dock site

Through a wholly-owned subsidiary, Everton FC and Peel have formally signed an agreement for the club to lease land for a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock

Everton vs Atalanta

Everton face Atalanta in what is, for them at least, a meaningless fixture but which could hand chances to impress for some of the fringe players.

Bolasie returns to full training

Yannick Bolasie has returned to first-team training after almost a full year out with a bad knee injury while Ross Barkley is close to making his own return.

Niasse ban for simulation upheld

Updated Oumar Niasse will serve a two-game ban for deceiving a referee after the FA upheld their ruling of Saturday's penalty decision at Palace

Niasse rejects accusations of 'diving'

Oumar Niasse has defended himself against claims that he dived to win the penalty that brought Everton back level in Saturday’s draw with Palace.

Unsworth pleased with incremental improvement

David Unsworth saw a gutsy display and signs of progress from his Everton team in Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace.

U23s lose derby game on Saturday

Everton’s Under-23s were trounced 4-0 by local rivals Liverpool at Prenton Park on Saturday.

Crystal Palace vs Everton

David Unsworth continues at the helm as Everton resume Premier League action this weekend against Crystal Palace.

• Live Forum

Everton battle to ugly draw at Selhurst Park

Fortune smiled on Everton again as they took a point from the Premier League’s bottom club on the back of a disjointed display in the rain.

• Paul Traill: Crisis of confidence
• Matchday updates and reaction

Unsworth: Injured players 'coming along nicely'

David Unsworth has provided a positive report on almost all of Everton’s long-term injured players, confirming that Tom Davies will be fit again for this weekend’s match against Crystal Palace.

Allardyce takes himself out of the running for Everton job

Sam Allardyce says he is no longer interested in the Goodison post due to what he perceived to be Everton's indecision.

Date set for U18s FA Youth Cup tie

Everton U-18s take on Ipswich Town in the FA Youth Cup next month.

Watford not interested in approaches for Silva

Watford have reportedly rejected an approach from Everton for their manager, Marco Silva, saying they won't countenance requests for talks.

• Report: Everton fail in second Silva bid

Liam Walsh returns from Birmingham loan

Updated Liam Walsh is back at Finch Farm early from his loan spell at Birmingham City.

Yannick Bolasie set to restart training

Everton are set to be boosted by the long-awaited return to training of the Congolese winger.

Why Forest loan move has been perfect for Kieran Dowell

"They have suited me down to the ground" says Kieran Dowell on his Nottingham Forest loan move; "We play some really good football, it’s a great team, there’s great staff and it’s a really good club."

Vlasic 'professional' about not being selected

Nikola Vlasic says there is no issue with his dearth of recent game time at Everton, and he has not spoken with David Unsworth about it.

Everton's New Manager Must Learn From Ronald Koeman's Failed Partnership With Steve Walsh

Some players have youthful exuberance on their side and others the nous that comes with experience, but few in the ranks have both. With reliable heads thin on the ground, the Blues have been forced to place too much faith in creaking elder statesmen and young bucks with rough edges to iron out.

Pickford helps England hold Germany

Jordan Pickford earned his first senior cap for England this evening after Jack Butland was forced to withdraw from the squad though injury.

Unsworth and Everton U23s Complete Goodison Sleepout

David Unsworth and the Everton’s Under-23 squad joined more than 200 brave fans by sleeping out in the Everton in the Community Goodison Sleepout.

Davies withdraws from England’s U21s squad

Tom Davies has returned to Finch Farm from the England Under-21 training camp because of minor hamstring strain

Mirallas issues apology for 'frustrated' reaction

Kevin Mirallas has issued a public apology to Everton and expressed his commitment to the club following reports he was dismissed from training on Saturday.

Allardyce denies having spoken with Everton

Sam Allardyce has reiterated that he would have to discuss a job as big as the Everton managerial role but says he hasn't spoken to Farhad Moshiri

McCarthy ruled out of Ireland qualifier

James McCarthy won't be selected by Ireland for their World Cup playoff against Denmark due to his latest injury.

Schneiderlin rejects talk of 'downing tools' at Finch Farm

Morgan Schneiderlin has denied reports that he was "sent away" from training on Saturday and affirmed his commitment to Everton with a post on social media.

Report: Mirallas and Schneiderlin sent home from training

Kevin Mirallas and Morgan Schneiderlin were dismissed from first-team training yesterday and told to go home because of a "lack of effort", according to a report by Sky Sports.

Everton pull off magnificent comeback in Goodison thriller

Everton came back from 2-0 down to execute a stunning recovery and lead Watford deep into stoppage time where Tom Cleverley missed a crucial penalty

• Full match report

Moshiri and Usmanov deny dual ownership allegations

Part one of the BBC’s investigative programme included the anticipated scrutiny of Farhad Moshiri's major shareholding in Everton FC and potential links to the Uzbek-Russian tycoon.

Unsworth: 'Incredible' win was for the fans

David Unsworth dedicated Everton’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Watford to the club’s long-suffering fans as his team won for the first time since 23 September

Everton vs Watford

Everton host Watford this weekend in a fixture that has grown in importance since the Blues’ latest European disaster.

PIckford: Blues won't be in bottom 3 for long

Jordan Pickford insists that Everton's situation is different to the one he experienced at Sunderland and that a change in luck could make all the difference to their season.

Panorama to investigate Usmanov's links to Everton

The question of Alisher Usmanov's involvement in Farhad Moshiri's investment in Everton FC will be an element of a two-part BBC special airing tomorrow and Monday.

U18s beat Swansea in Premier League Cup

Everton Under-18s battled to victory against Swansea City with a Fraser Hornby brace in the Premier League Cup at USM Finch Farm.

Unsworth: Sunday's game is huge for everyone

David Unsworth expressed his disappointment at Everton’s 3-0 defeat to Lyon but highlighted the need to bounce back against Watford

Lyon finish strongly to end Everton's European hopes

Everton's elimination from the Europa League was confirmed as they played the last 10 minutes with 10 men and went down 3-0 in Lyon

Martina out of hospital

Cuco Martina was released from hospital in time to travel back to Merseyside with the rest of the Everton squad last night.

Olympique Lyonnais vs Everton

Everton travel to Lyon for their latest Europa League Group E fixture in what is effectively a win-or-bust scenario for the club.

U23s out of Checkatrade Trophy at Mansfield

Everton U23s were knocked out of the Checkatrade Trophy on Tuesday night following a 1-0 defeat at Mansfield Town.

Lyon away leg: Safety advice for fans

Everton supporters travelling to Lyon for Thursday’s Europa League Group Stage tie have been advised not to travel to the Groupama Stadium if they don’t have tickets for the game.

Scale of Everton job exposed in Foxes defeat

Everton suffered another defeat, their fifth in the last six games in all competitions, as David Unsworth was unable to spark a revival in the team’s fortunes at Leicester.

• Matchday updates and reaction
• Full match report

Keane hospitalised with infected leg

Michael Keane missed yesterday’s defeat at Leicester after developing an infection in the foot that was cut open five weeks ago.

Dowell hat-trick lifts Forest over Hull

The on-loan Everton winger grabbed his first professional treble as Nottingham Forest won 3-2 at the KC Stadium.

Gibson unused sub as England win U17 World Cup

Everton's Lewis Gibson celebrated with the rest of his England's U17s who produced a fantastic comeback from 2-0 down to win 5-2.

Leicester City vs Everton

Everton travel to Leicester looking to build on their performance against Chelsea in the cup and improve their standing in the Premier League.

• Global TV

U23s come from behind to beat Swansea

Francis Jeffers got his first win as stand-in manager of Everton's Under-23 side thanks to Shane Lavery's late winner.

Gueye 'very close' to signing new deal

Idrissa Gueye looks set to commit to another five-year contract at Everton, with David Unsworth announcing that an agreement is close.

Unsworth proud of battling Blues

David Unsworth has praised his players for sticking to a game-plan at Chelsea that very nearly worked last night in the Carabao Cup.

Unsworth starts with narrow cup defeat

Everton were eliminated from the Carabao Cup but there was plenty of encouragement to take from a spirited second-half performance

• Column: Green shoots of revival

Gibson and England through to U17 World Cup Final

Recent addition to the Finch Farm Academy, Lewis Gibson, has a chance to be involved in the U17 World Cup Final on Saturday after England beat Brazil in the semis today.

Koeman on losing Giroud, tough fixtures and 'unavoidable decisions'

In his first post-Everton interview, Ronald Koeman blames the lack of a striker for the Blues' poor form and admits that he knew his neck was in the proverbial noose after the home defeat to Lyon.

Sad news of Everton fan passing away

A 58-year-old Evertonian from Cumbria died on the recent away day to Brighton & Hove Albion, it has been reported.

Chelsea vs Everton

The post-Koeman era begins in one of the toughest arenas possible as David Unsworth takes charge of Everton’s Carabao Cup Fourth Round tie at Chelsea.

• Global TV

Niasse: I wouldn't let Ronald Koeman get to me

A frank interview has emerged where the striker explains his version of the events surrounding his introduction to, and subsequent ostracisation by, the ex-Everton manager

Unsworth: I feel ready to manage Everton

Updated David Unsworth has declared his desire to prove he is worthy of managing Everton on a permanent basis following the sacking of Ronald Koeman

Unsworth: 'I would love Ross to stay'

David Unsworth says that he will sit down with Ross Barkley in the near future and make every effort to keep the midfielder at Everton.

U23s lose at Lincoln in Checkatrade Trophy

Everton U23s (officially billed as an U21s side) had Francis Jeffers in charge for their Checkatrade Trophy clash against Lincoln City which the Imps won 2-1.

'Disappointed' Koeman thanks Everton

Ronald Koeman has expressed his disappointment at the termination of his 16-month stint at Everton but thanked the club and wished them well in the future.

Vlasic called up to senior Croatia squad

Nikola Vlasic has received a call-up from Croatia for their forthcoming World Cup play-off against Greece.

Koeman dismissed after dreadful sequence of form

Ronald Koeman has been sacked by Everton in the wake of yesterday's 5-2 defeat by Arsenal which left the club sitting in the relegation zone

• Taxi!
• TW poll: 77% backed Koeman sacking

SportPesa issue apology for errant tweet

Everton's shirt sponsor SportPesa have released a statement apologising for a post to Twitter yesterday celebrating Arsenal's victory over the Blues at Goodison Park.

SportPesa tweet draws Evertonian ire

A tweet from the official account of the club's main sponsor, SportPesa, congratulating Arsenal on their 5-2 win at Goodison Park has caused outrage among Everton fans.

Arsenal run riot against 10-man Everton

Everton dropped into the bottom three of the Premier League as they were torn apart by Arsenal following Idrissa Gueye’s dismissal for two bookable offences

• Matchday updates and reaction
• Full match report

Koeman: I still believe I can change our situation

Ronald Koeman seemed rattled in his post-match interview following another chastening defeat that saw Everton fall into the bottom three on the back of their fifth league defeat in seven games.

U18s score 5 again in 8-goal thriller at Finch Farm

Everton Under-18s overcame Manchester City 5-3 in a thrilling contest at Finch Farm today.

Everton vs Arsenal

Ronald Koeman’s quest to find a morale-boosting win continues with the visit of the Gunners this Sunday.

• Live Forum

U23s edged by Sunderland

Everton's Under-23s missed the chance to go top of the Premier League 2 table today as they were beaten by a single Black Cats goal.

Koeman: We will fight to turn situation around

Ronald Koeman appears unfazed by the pressure on him and his Everton side after last night’s defeat to Lyon as he restated the need to start winning

Everton ban supporter for involvement in Lyon fracas

Everton have issued a statement following the incident in the second half of last night's game against Lyon that saw supporters become involved in a fight between rival players.

Lyon prove too strong for beleaguered Blues

Everton’s Europa League hopes were dealt a potentially crippling blow as they were beaten again, this time by Lyon in a testy encounter at Goodison Park

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Williams disappointed Everton's effort wasn't rewarded

Ashley Williams says he was disappointed to lose to Lyon this evening after what he felt was a decent performance in which the Blues showed a great attitude.

Koeman admits Everton are up against it in Group E

Ronald Koeman bemoaned his players’ mistakes and lack of confidence, the standard of refereeing and a shortage of luck for Everton’s defeat to Lyon.

Everton vs Olympique Lyonnais

Everton play what is, arguably, their most important match of the season so far when French side Lyon come to Goodison Park in the Europa League

Koeman confident he has Moshiri's backing

Ronald Koeman says that he retains the full support of the Everton's Board as speculation over his future as the club's manager intensifies in correlation to poor results.

Why we won't see Luke Garbutt in the first team until at least January

Despite there being an apparent lack of competition for places in Everton's left-back position for the first team, fans won't be seeing Luke Garbutt any time soon.

Everton U23s defeated by Wolfsburg

James McCarthy featured as Everton U23s lost 3-1 to Wolfsburg in the opening fixture of their Premier League International Cup campaign.

Sigurdsson: Things aren't clicking but we're determined to start winning

The Iceland international admits things have not gone according to plan for him at Everton so far but he believes things will come right for the Blues

Ronald Koeman cannot change much before January

There is a lot of negativity towards Ronald Koeman from Everton fans at the moment, and I can understand why he is under so much pressure, writes Kevin Kilbane.

Everton escape with a draw thanks to last-minute penalty

A 90th-minute penalty by Wayne Rooney salvaged a point at the Amex Stadium but it’s unlikely to ease the pressure on Ronald Koeman.

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Koeman proud of players' response

Ronald Koeman was taking the positives from Everton’s ability to grab a late equaliser at Brighton rather than dwelling on the close brush with defeat despite having largely dominated the game.

U18s rout Sunderland 5-1

Everton Under-18s were ruthless in their 5-1 victory at Sunderland on Saturday.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton

Everton’s season resumes this Sunday with a run of games to close out October that could have a huge bearing on their season.

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U23s: fine 3-0 win over Manchester City

Everton U23s defeated Manchester City by the handsome score of 3-0 in their latest Premier League 2 fixture.

Moshiri makes rare Finch Farm visit

Farhad Moshiri and Bill Kenwright reportedly dropped in at USM Finch Farm this week.

Beni Baningime signs new contract

Under-23s midfielder, Beni Baningime, has signed a new 2½-year deal with Everton.

Niasse: I'm settling in very well now

Oumar Niasse says that he feels blessed despite his challenges so far at Everton, a positive outlook that has helped him finally settle at the club.

Peter Reid: Everton need a 'depth of desire'

The Goodison legend has thrown a gauntlet down to Everton’s current players, suggesting they lack the stomach for the fight that’s ahead of them

Tim Cahill rescues Socceroos 2018 World Cup hopes

37 but still going strong for Australia, Tim Cahill scored twice as the Socceroos broke Syrian hearts by winning their Asian Federation qualifying playoff in Sydney today.

Sigurdsson helps Iceland to first World Cup Finals

Iceland have qualified for the 2018 World Cup Finals in Russia thanks to a 2-0 win over Kosovo but there was heartbreak for Ashley Williams and Wales in Cardiff.

U23s beat Portsmouth in Premier League Cup

Shane Lavery scored the winner as Everton's Under-23s got their Premier League Cup campaign off to a winning start.

Davies scores the winner for England U21s

Five Everton players were in England U21s' starting XI as they took on Andorra in European Championship qualifying this evening and Tom Davies got the vital goal in a 1-0 win.

Jagielka angling for return against Brighton

Phil Jagielka is hoping to retake his place in Everton’s line-up this coming weekend when Everton face Brighton in the Premier League.

Giroud was 'close' to joining Everton

OIivier Giroud has confirmed that he almost made a move from Arsenal to Everton over the summer but ultimately decided to stay put.

McCarthy returns to Finch Farm

James McCarthy is back on Merseyside having been left out of the Republic of Ireland's squad to face Wales tomorrow evening.

Home alone – An afternoon with Everton's Nikola Vlašić

The exciting 19-year-old was interviewed at his new home in Liverpool to talk about his love of hometown, Split, and his eventual move to England after turning other suitors down last year.

Blue Collar: Gareth Farelly

The Irishman talks about his career, which, of course, included a stint at Everton where he scored one of the most important goals in the club's history and his progression to the legal profession which has brought him back to Goodison Park.

Bolasie: Support has been incredible

Yannick Bolasie has expressed his gratitude for the support he has received through 10 months of recovery and says he can’t wait to return to action.

Keane plays in England win

Michael Keane played the full 90 minutes in Vilnius this evening as England edged Lithuania 1-0 to round out their World Cup qualifying campaign.

Vermaelen backs Koeman for success with Everton

Thomas Vermaelen says that his former boss, Ronald Koeman, has the experience and know-how to turn things around at Goodison Park.

Steve Walsh sees big England future for young duo

Steve Walsh says that new Everton signings Michael Keane and Jordan Pickford have what it takes to form the bedrock of the national side in years to come

Koeman gets infamous vote of confidence

Everton's major shareholder, Farhad Moshiri, has apparently given his backing to Ronald Koeman as the manager struggles to turn around the team's poor start to the season.

• Column: Nil Satis Nisi Optimum?

Vlasic keeping the faith

Nikola Vlasic has held his hand up with regard to his involvement in Burnley's goal yesterday but maintains that things will get better for the Blues.

Chris Sutton says Koeman's days are numbered

Chris Sutton thinks time is up for Ronald Koeman. He does not believe the Dutchman will still be in charge at Goodison Park after the International break.

Koeman can kiss goodbye to top level jobs unless he fixes Everton woes

Something about Ronald Koeman has never sat right at Goodison Park, writes Tony Evans. The Dutchman does not seem to understand the culture of Everton, a place where the "School of Science" self-image still lingers.

Pressure mounts on Koeman as Burnley triumph at Goodison

Everton head into the international break in dejected mood as a changed line-up went down to Jeff Hendrick's first-half strike

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• Traill: Board have a big decision to make

Koeman bemoans lack of creativity

Ronald Koeman put the blame on his players’ inability to create enough chances for their failure to beat Burnley.

U18s play Man Utd to a draw

Everton Under-18s were held to a 1-1 draw by Manchester United at USM Finch Farm today.

Everton vs Burnley

Everton play their fourth home game in succession and their last before the next international break as Burnley make the short journey to Goodison

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Koeman: It's not all doom and gloom

Ronald Koeman has shrugged off suggestions that his team are in crisis, insisting that things aren’t as bad as they seem at Everton.

Late leveller by Limassol holds Blues to damaging draw

Everton were denied a vital victory by Hector Yuste's equaliser after substitute Nikola Vlasic had put them on course for three points

• Traill: It was just so Everton
• Column: Koeman's reign a busted flush?

Koeman cites fear as Everton's biggest enemy

Ronald Koeman put the blame on what sees as his players’ chronic lack of confidence and an insistence on backwards passing for their failure to see off Apollon Limassol.

Keane and Pickford receive England call-ups

New academy addition Lewis Gibson has been included in England's squad for the U17s World Cup while Morgan Feeney and another new signing Dennis Adeniran are in the U19s' European Championship qualifying squad.

Klaassen accepts need to improve

Davy Klaassen says that his step up from the Dutch Eredivise is what he wanted but admits the transition has been challenging.

Everton vs Apollon Limassol

Everton resume their Europa League campaign tomorrow evening with a home fixture against Apollon Limassol needing to get three points on the board

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Jones escapes leg break

Tests have revealed that Everton U23s defender Gethin Jones did not suffer a broken leg as suspected in last night's 4-2 win over Arsenal.

Koeman has full faith in Klaassen

Ronald Koeman says that Davy Klaassen needs time to find his feet, insisting that he has no doubts about his compatriot’s ability.

Finn McEwen meets his Everton heroes

Nine-year-old Finn McEwen was an extra special guest at Goodison Park on Saturday to witness the 2-1 victory over Bournemouth, the family’s first visit since the young Evertonian received the fantastic news that his leukemia is cured

Bolasie back doing ball work as recovery continues

Yannick Bolasie's rehabilitation has reached the stage where he can begin work outside on grass as he targets a return to action before the end of the year.

McCarthy in provisional Ireland squad

James McCarthy has been included in Martin O'Neill's provisional squad for the upcoming international break but it remains to be seen whether he will be fit enough to play for his country.

U23s beat Arsenal in six-goal thriller

Everton U23s beat Arsenal 4-2 in Premier League 2 in a match full of incident at the Merseyrail Community Stadium in Southport.

Niasse revels in 'great moment'

Oumar Niasse reflected on his match-winning intervention against Bournemouth and says that he hopes to now grasp his opportunity at Everton.

• Daily Mail: from joke to hero

Keane and Jagielka could miss next two games

Everton look set to be without both Michael Keane and Phil Jagielka for both the Apollon Limassol and Burnley games because of injury.

Niasse the hero with two-goal salvo

Everton came back from a goal down to beat Bournemouth thanks to a quick-fire double from substitute Oumar Niasse.

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• Full match report

Koeman sees 'important' win as potential turning point

Ronald Koeman gave full credit to former outcast Oumar Niasse for his match-winning brace against Bournemouth and expressed his belief that it could be a key moment in the season.

Everton and Hajduk fined for crowd trouble

Both Everton and Hajduk Split have been fined by Uefa for the crowd disturbances that disrupted the first leg of the two clubs' Europa League playoff match at Goodison Park last month.

U18s lose to local rivals in mini-derby

The Blues' U18s travelled the short distance to Liverpool’s Kirkby Academy this evening and gave up a 1-0 lead, eventually losing 3-1 to Liverpool's youngsters.

Everton vs Bournemouth

Everton are back at Goodison for the second in a run of four consecutive home games as they entertain fellow strugglers Bournemouth

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Reality bites for boss Ronald Koeman after testing start to the season

At the BBC website, Phil McNulty asks: Is this just a case of transition for an expensively reconstructed squad or does Koeman face deeper worries - and what has caused these early concerns?

Niasse credits fans for his first Everton goal

Oumar Niasse has revealed the role that Everton’s supporters have played in his gradual rehabilitation back into the Blues’ fold which saw him score his first goal for the club on Wednesday night.

Koeman was reluctant to let Barry go

Gareth Barry has revealed that Ronald Koeman didn’t want to see him leave Everton last month but the midfielder felt it was the right decision for the twilight of his career.

Access All Areas: Everton - 'People's Club' looks forward after spending big

ESPN went behind the scenes at Goodison Park and Finch Farm to chat with the likes of Graeme Sharp, Jimmy Martin, Phil Jagielka and Jan Kluitenburg.

Koeman: No one is more ambitious than I am

Ronald Koeman has dismissed suggestions that he lacks ambition because he has downplayed his team's chances of finishing in the top four this season.

TalkSport apologise for Joey Barton's false claim

TalkSport have apologised to Everton for Joey Barton's assertion that club Chairman Bill Kenwright had blocked the signing of a striker to replace Romelu Lukaku during the last transfer window.

Everton get Chelsea away in the fourth round

Everton have been paired with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in this evening's draw for the League Cup Fourth Round.

Everton vs Sunderland

Everton enter into the Third Round of the Carabao Cup against Sunderland at Goodison Park tonight.

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Niasse adds flourish to Calvert-Lewin brace as Everton progress

Everton made comfortable work of a poor Sunderland side to ease into the fourth round of the League Cup

Bramley-Moore will be a big boost to City economy

Iain Jenkinson of real estate investment giant CBRE has been talking up the economic impact of Everton's proposed new stadium plans.

Koeman will be given more time

Ronald Koeman is expected to be given time to try to turnaround Everton’s appalling start to the season after spending £130 million on new players in the summer.

Where are they now? George Green is in Norway

George Green was called "the new Gazza". Now he is with Viking in Norway to save his career

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U23s win at Derby thanks to Charsley strike

A first-half goal by Harry Charsley gave David Unsworth's Everton Under-23s a 1-0 victory against Derby County at Pride Park this evening.

Wayne Rooney banned after admitting drink-driving

Wayne Rooney has appeared in court and admitted drink-driving. The 31-year-old was banned from driving for two years and ordered to perform 100 hours of unpaid work as part of a 12-month community order.

Everton suffer heavy but harsh Old Trafford defeat

The Blues were beaten by another alarming scoreline as a late collapse helped put a flattering gloss on Manchester United's victory

• Matchday updates and reaction

Koeman ratchets down expectations following dismal start

Ronald Koeman dismissed Jose Mourinho’s assertion that Everton’s massive transfer outlay this summer means they should be challenging for the top four.

U18s beat West Brom with last-minute goal

Everton U18s beat West Brom at USM Finch Farm today with a last-minute goal from Ellis Simms.

Koeman calls on senior players to 'step up'

Ronald Koeman planned to summon his more experienced squad members to a "crisis" meeting this afternoon ahead of the trip to Old Trafford

Wayne Rooney deserves a Ronaldo-style welcome at Old Trafford

Daniel Taylor writes that while he did alienate Manchester United fans at times but while other greats of the club have their sins forgiven quickly, Rooney's seem to linger

Everton sign sleeve sponsorship deal with Rovio Entertainment

Everton have signed a multi-year shirt sleeve partnership with Rovio Entertainment, the games giant behind the Angry Birds franchise.

Everton fan killed by crocodile in Sri Lanka

Evertonian journalist for the FT, Paul McLean, has been killed by a crocodile in Sri Lanka.

Manchester United vs Everton

Everton are at Old Trafford this Sunday, one of the last places they will want to go on the back of three awful performances

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Angry Koeman searching for answers to Everton slump

Ronald Koeman once again bemoaned his team's lack of fight and passion as Everton's Europa League group stage campaign got off to an awful start

Dismal display shows no change in poor form

Everton carried their shocking recent form forward into the Europa League giving up three goals before the break.

David Henen was desperate to leave Everton's U23s

David Henen has been desperate to leave Everton's Under-23s in order to get regular first-team football. But Everton were having none of it and would not let him go.

Atalanta vs Everton

Everton begin their group stage campaign in Italy against Atalanta hoping to use Europe as a springboard to launch their season.

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Talk of Rooney hiatus dismissed

Suggestions that Wayne Rooney has asked for and would be granted a leave of absence to deal with his personal issues have rubbished.

U23s Beat Spurs at Goodison on Sunday

Everton U23s continued their Premier League 2 campaign with a fine win 4-1 against Spurs on Sunday.

Hapless Everton are humbled by Spurs

Everton were easily out-classed by Tottenham, registering a solitary shot on goal in a demoralising 3-0 defeat at Goodison Park

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• Ken Buckley: From My Seat
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Koeman calls for realism following Spurs defeat

Ronald Koeman admitted his side were surprised by Tottenham’s midfield shape, and could not handle their physicality.

U18s secure a win over Middlesbrough

First-half goals from Manasse Mampala and Michael Collins gave Everton Under-18s a deserved 2-1 win over Middlesbrough at USM Finch Farm on Saturday.

Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur

Everton’s Premier League programme resumes this weekend with the visit to Goodison Park of Tottenham Hotspur

Meis promises an intimate, intimidating, unique arena

Architect Dan Meis has written a blog entry dedicated to Everton's Bramley-Moore Dock where he reiterates his excitement for what will be a project unlike any other his firm has tackled before.

Premier League teams vote to bring summer transfer deadline forward

The transfer window will close before the start of the 2018-19 season following a vote by England's top-flight clubs this afternoon.

Rooney will play despite manager's disappointmment

Ronald Koeman says he sees no reason why Wayne Rooney won't feature against Tottenham on Saturday despite expressing his displeasure at his conduct

Koeman brings Niasse back into the fold

Ronald Koeman has confirmed that Oumar Niasse will be given the chance to ignite his career at Everton after 18 disappointing months since his big-money move from Lokomotiv Moscow.

Commonwealth Games set for Birmingham

The as yet unconfirmed breaking news suggests that Birmingham has been successful in it's bid to host the 2020 Commonwealth Games.

Koeman puts decision over Barkley on hold

Ronald Koeman says that while he is under contract, Ross Barkley remains an Everton player but he won't make a decision over the player's future selection until he is fit.

Sandro back to 100% ahead of Tottenham clash

Sandro Ramirez says that he is back to full fitness and will be raring to go when Tottenham come to Goodison Park this weekend.

Baines focused on giving his all for Everton

He plays in one of the most vulnerable areas in the Everton team but Leighton Baines doesn’t take his place for granted

Barkley and Coleman in Europa League Squad

Both Ross Barkley and Seamus Coleman have been named by Everton in their squad of players for the Europa League Group stages.

Everton U18s play Oldham in Lancs Senior Cup

Oldham Athletic will visit Finch Farm to face an Everton U18s side in the Lancashire Senior Cup on Tuesday, September 5 (12noon kick off).

Mirallas disappointed over failed transfer

Kevin Mirallas has expressed his sadness that a move back to Olympiakos was thwarted on transfer deadline day.

Barkley denies undergoing Chelsea medical

Ross Barkley has played down suggestions he did a u-turn on a potential move to Chelsea in the middle of a medical exam with the London club.

Bradley Lowery Charity Match to be streamed live

Tomorrow’s charity football match for the Bradley Lowery Foundation will be exclusively streamed live on the 5 News Facebook Page

Blues confirm Adeniran capture for U23s

Everton added another promising youngster to their U23s setup yesterday with the arrival of midfielder Dennis Adeniran from Fulham

Calvert-Lewin scores on England U21s debut

Dominic Calvert-Lewin made his first appearance for England's Under-21s and scored his country's only goal in a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands.

Rooney charged with drink driving

Cheshire Police have confirmed that Wayne Rooney was arrested on suspicion of driving over the legal limit for alcohol consumption in the early hours of this morning.

Everton unveil latest signing Vlašić

Nikola Vlašić has completed a move from Hajduk Split to Everton for an initial fee of around £8m.

Deadline passes without striking addition

Transfer deadline day at Everton brought the expected acqusition of Nikola Vlašić from Hajduk Split but not the centre-forward that Ronald Koeman has been at pains to point out he badly needs.

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Barkley stuns Chelsea with late u-turn

Ross Barkley has turned down a move to Chelsea after a £35m fee had been agreed with Everton and his medical was already underway.

Niasse's Palace switch falls through

Oumar Niasse looked to have finally secured a permanent move away in a deadline-beating deal with Crystal Palace but word is the transfer is off

Hammers fail in Mirallas loan bid

It appears as though Everton will only let Kevin Mirallas leave Goodison on loan this week after they reportedly rejected an offer from West Ham to take him on loan.

Connolly and Walsh go out on loan

Callum Connolly and Liam Walsh are the latest Everton U23 players to go out on loan, joining Ipswich Town and Birmingham City respectively.

Grant out on another loan

Conor Grant is going out on loan again, this time joining Crewe Alexandra until January.

Pickford withdraws from England squad with injury

Everton's new goalkeeper has returned to Finch Farm to have a thigh problem assessed and is joined by Mason Holgate who has an ankle injury.

Everton beaten easily again at Chelsea

The Toffees' wait for a Premier League victory at Stamford Bridge continues as they were comprehensively defeated by the reigning Champions.

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Besic's father shot in Bosnia

Reports emerged last night that Muhamed Besic's father Meho has been wounded in a gunfight in his native Bosnia.

Mirallas left out of matchday squad

Kevin Mirallas was a surprise omission from the squad to face Chelsea today and was spotted at Manchester airport amid talk he could move before the transfer deadline.

Koeman renews call for striking reinforcement

Ronald Koeman conceded that today’s trip to Stamford Bridge to face a very strong Chelsea side was asking too much of his depleted squad, one which is still short of a striker in his view.

Chelsea vs Everton

Everton are in the Capital for a third successive away game, taking their five-match unbeaten run to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea.

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U18s fire in seven goals at West Brom

Everton U18s have won 7-1 at West Brom with a hat-trick for Anthony Gordon.

U23s return to winning ways at Chelsea

Everton U23s chalked up their first win of the season, away to Chelsea, goals came from Baningime and Niasse after a first-half own goal.

Everton draw Lyon and Atalanta in competitive Group E

Everton will make trips to France, Italy and Cyprus in this year's Europa League group stage in what is shaping up to be a tough but winnable Group E.

Klaassen to miss Chelsea trip

Everton will be without two first-choice midfielders for Sunday's game at Stamford Bridge while no decision has been made yet on Idrissa Gueye.

Sigurdsson thrilled with debut bolt from the blue

Gylfi Sigurdsson says it was "fantastic" to score his first Everton goal and particularly in such important circumstances.

Liverpool and Everton Welsh: Part 2

Having covered the red side of the city in Part 1, Neil Jones looks at the impact that Welsh players have had on Everton Football Club.

Hajduk Split vs Everton

Everton’s hopes of qualifying for the group stage of the Europa League rest on their ability to protect a two-goal first leg advantage in Split.

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Sigurdsson and Pickford see Blues past Hajduk in Split

Everton are into the Europa League group stage thanks to Gylfi Sigurdsson's sublime equaliser and Jordan Pickford's penalty save

High Koeman praise for Sigurdsson strike

Ronald Koeman was left marvelling at Gylfi Sigurdsson's wonder-goal in Split this evening that helped usher the Blues into the group stage of the Europa League.

Blues will face Sunderland in the Carabao Cup

Everton have been drawn at home against Sunderland in the third round of the League Cup this morning.

Everton well represented in latest England squads

Aidy Boothroyd has drawn a sizeable chunk of his squad for the U21s the Blues while Jordan Pickford and Michael Keane get senior call-ups.

Rooney calls time on his England career

Wayne Rooney has announced his retirement from international football, expressing his desire to concentrate on winning trophies with Everton.

Blues stand broken by late Sterling strike

Everton came within 10 minutes of claiming their first win at the Etihad Stadium in seven years but were pegged back by Raheem Sterling’s volley.

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Koeman hopeful on Sandro

Sandro Ramirez could be fit to make the trip to Split later this week but Ronald Koeman says it is still too soon to say for sure.

Safety advice for Hajduk Split away

Everton fans travelling to Split for the away leg of the Europa League playoff tie are being advised to avoid displaying club colours in or around the city before or after the game.

Manchester City vs Everton

Everton begin a difficult sequence of fixtures tomorrow evening as they make the short trip the Etihad Stadium to face highly-fancied Man City.

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U18s lose at home to Derby County

Everton U18s were defeated 3-1 by Derby County at USM Finch Farm on Saturday afternoon.

U23s lose at home to Leicester City

Everton Under-23s suffered their first Premier League 2 defeat of the season, beaten 1-0 by Leicester City at Haig Avenue in Southport.

Sigurdsson should be involved against Manchester City

Updated Ronald Koeman says new signing Gylfi Sigurdsson has a good chance of playing a role in against Manchester City.

Everton and Hadjuk Split charged over crowd trouble

Both clubs are to be charged by Uefa in connection with the disturbances at Goodison Park last night during the Europa League playoff game.

Everton build solid lead over Hajduk

Everton will take a two-goal advantage into the second leg of their Europa League play-off against the Croatians thanks to goals by Keane and Gueye

A tribute to Rhys tonight

A one-minute applause will be held in the 11th minute of this evening’s Europa League playoff first leg against Hadjuk Split, to mark the tenth anniversary of Rhys Jones’ murder.

Everton vs Hajduk Split

Everton’s two-part quest to qualify for the Europa League group stage begins this evening as they take on Hajduk Split at Goodison Park.

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Koeman upset by pedestrian second-half

Ronald Koeman was unmistakably annoyed at his team's second-half performance against Hajduk Split this evening

Sigurdsson is finally an Everton player

Everton have completed the long-awaited signing of Gylfi Sigiurdsson from Swansea City in a deal reported to be worth a club-record £40m.

• The Long-Awaited No.10?

Koeman still looking for a No.9

Ronald Koeman says that Everton's summer spending is not yet over as he seeks extra options up front to replace Romelu Lukaku.

Sandro a doubt for Hajduk visit

Sandro Ramirez could miss the first leg of Everton's Europa League playoff against the Croatians with an injury picked up against Stoke.

Barry on the verge of Baggies switch

Updated Gareth Barry could wrap up a move to West Bromwich Albion this week after undergoing a medical today

Barkley facing longer injury layoff

Ross Barkley could be sidelined for much longer if reports that he tore a hamstring in training are true.

£40m Sigurdsson fee finally agreed

The seemingly endless Gylfi Sigurdsson saga could soon be over amid reports that the midfielder will undergo a medical tomorrow.

Barry joins West Brom

Gareth Barry's four-year spell at Everton is over after he agreed a move to West Bromwich Albion following the completion of a successful medical this afternoon.

Premier League clubs to discuss earlier transfer deadline

The top flight's 20 teams are to consider a proposal to end the movement of incoming players before the start of the Premier League season in a bid to end the perceived disruption of the end-of-August transfer deadline.

Everton U23s take on Notts County tonight

Everton U23s start their Checkatrade Trophy campaign with a visit to Notts County on Tuesday night.

U23s' successful Home Is Where The Heart Is campaign

Everton’s Under-23 team has hit the £230,000 fundraising target for their ‘Home is Where the Heart is’ campaign.

McCarthy to be called up by Ireland

James McCarthy has been included in Martin O'Neill's provisional squad for Ireland's upcoming international fixtures.

Hewelt out with serious ankle injury

U23s goalkeeper Mateuz Hewelt could miss the next three months after sustaining an ankle injury in training that has required surgery.

Rooney gets Everton off to winning start

Everton began 2017-18 with a narrow, hard-fought victory at Goodison Park, picking up from a dreary first half to edge Stoke with Wayne Rooney’s goal

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Koeman pleased with opening-day victory

Ronald Koeman admitted that his Everton side needs to "improve a lot" on today's performance against Stoke but he was justifiably happy to have started 2017-18 with a win.

Dowell scores the winner in Forest thriller

Kieran Dowell scored his first senior goal as Nottingham Forest made it two wins in two to start the new season.

Everton U18s open with a draw against Stoke

Everton U18s started their League campaign with a 2-2 draw against Stoke City at Finch Farm on Saturday.

Rodriguez secures return to Uruguay

Leandro Rodriguez's frustrating spell in England is over after he made a move back to his home country with Danubio FC.

U23s begin title defence with a draw

Everton's second string kicked off their 2017-18 season with a goalless draw against West Ham Under-23s this evening.

Free official coach travel to Chelsea

Everton’s main sponsor SportPesa are offering Evertonians free travel from Goodison Park on official club coaches for the upcoming away Premier League fixture at Chelsea on Sunday 27 August.

Everton vs Stoke City

A new season rolls around and Everton begin another quest to break into the top four as Koeman embarks on his second season in charge at Goodison.

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Everton reveal 2017-18 third kit

The club have unveiled the new third kit in a series of tweets by players today.

Coleman back in preliminary light training

Seamus Coleman has taken his rehabilitation from the double leg break he suffered earlier this year to the next stage, with strength-training drills outside at Finch Farm.

Inside Everton's heritage

Johnny Phillips delves into the Toffees' history with a visit to the pre-match festivities that go on at St Luke's Church before home games with the Everton Heritage Society et al.

Koeman: Barkley staying at Everton... for now

Ross Barkley is back in training and with no formal offers on the table for him, he remains for now an Everton player for the coming season

Koeman denies Sigurdsson deal is faltering over fee

Ronald Koeman says that Everton are still negotiating with Swansea City over Gylfi Sigurdsson and stresses there is still time to get the transfer over the line.

U23s lose last pre-season game to Brentford B

Everton U23s lost their final pre-season friendly by the odd goal in seven to a strong Brentford B side at USM Finch Farm on Tuesday.

Davies: I'll play anywhere for Everton

Tom Davies is revelling in his continued education in Everton's first team, saying that he will play wherever he is asked to by Ronald Koeman.

Spaniards give Blues a stern test after Sandro strike

Sandro put Everton ahead after 30 seconds against Sevilla in the last pre-season friendly at Goodison Park.

Koeman eyeing more signings

Ronald Koeman says that Everton will use the rest of the transfer window to make further additions and that the club is 'close' on a deal for Sigurdsson

U23s cruise to win over Bangor City

David Unsworth's young Blues beat Bangor City 2-0 thanks to goals by Sambou and Garbutt.

Antonee Robinson out on loan until January

Bolton Wanderers have signed defender Antonee Robinson on loan from Everton until January.

Koeman acknowledges the need to improve

Ronald Koeman expressed his happiness at Everton's progress to the playfoff round of the Europa League qualifiers but admitted his team lacked fluidity going forward in the second leg against Ružomberok.

Dowell earns rave reviews on Forest debut

Kieran Dowell began his season-long loan at Nottingham Forest as a substitute but impressed his new fans after coming on in the second half.

Everton get Hajduk Split in playoff round

The Blues will have to negotiate Croatian opposition in order to qualify for the group stage of the Europa League following today's draw.

McGeady: 'I just couldn't get going' at Everton

Now a Sunderland player following his summer move, the Irish winger has described his frustrating spell at Goodison Park under Roberto Martinez.

MFK Ružomberok vs Everton

Everton take their narrow 1-0 lead into the second leg of the Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round, second leg, hoping to finish the job in Ružomberok

Calvert-Lewin seals tie for uninspired Blues

Dominic Calvert-Lewin stepped off the bench to score the only goal of another tedious contest as Everton booked their place in the playoff round

Jagielka adds another year to his Everton contract

Phil Jagielka has extended his Everton contract by another year, committing to the Blues until 2019.

Clement wants Sigurdsson situation resolved this week

Gylfi Sigurdsson's future could be resolved by the weekend if the Swansea City manager gets his wish of a decision either way in the next few days

Dowell to Forest on loan

Promising Everton U23 winger Kieran Dowell is expected to start a season-long loan with Nottingham Forest this week.

Tickets go on sale for Bradley Lowery charity game

Tickets for a celebrity charity football match to celebrate the life of Bradley Lowery go on sale tomorrow morning from 10am.

Rusty Everton eke out victory over Ružomberok

Everton will take a slender lead to Slovakia next week after a largely sluggish performance yielded a 1-0 win over MFK Ružomberok at Goodison Park.

Everton vs MFK Ruzomberok

Everton’s 2017-18 season kicks off in earnest this evening as they take their first steps on the road to Lyon against the minnows from Slovakia.

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Koeman satisfied with first-leg win

Ronald Koeman said he was happy with Everton’s victory over Ružomberok in the Europa League qualifiers this evening, particularly given that his players are still some way short of being completely ready for the new season.

Everton land hot defensive prospect Gibson

The club have confirmed the capture of England U17 defender Lewis Gibson from Newcastle in a deal that could reportedly top £6m.

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Everton partners with Carling for 2017-18

Everton have signed a partnership agreement with leading UK brewer Molson Coors to provide Carling, the UK’s number one beer, at Goodison Park from the start of the 2017-18 season.

Everton handed 450 tickets for away leg in Slovakia

Štadión pod Čebraťom's 4,876-seat capacity means that Everton have been allocated less than 500 seats for next Thursday's Europa League Third Qualifying Round second leg fixture against MFK Ružomberok.

CEO: Atmosphere will be central to Bramley-Moore design

Robert Elstone has provided some of the most substantive insights to date into Everton’s proposed new stadium in a podcast interview with the Everton Fans Forum.

Everton U18s defeat Burnley to win CEE Cup!

Everton U18s withstood a second-half push from Burnley in the CEE Cup final to seal the win with Tom Warren's second goal to make it 3-1.

Koeman confirms Barkley wants 'a new challenge'

Ronald Koeman has admitted that Ross Barkley is looking for a new challenge away from Goodison Park this summer.

Goodison to host charity match in memory of Bradley Lowery

In celebration of the life of Bradley Lowery, Everton are hosting a charity football match at Goodison Park on Sunday 3 September.

Reports: Swansea reject big £45m offer from Everton

The Welsh club continue to play hardball over their star midfielder, insisting on a price tag of £50m according to reports.

Young Blues through to Final with 6-0 win

Everton's U18/U19 side trounced FC Sarejevo 6-0 in the semi-final of the CEE Cup in Prague on Monday.

Schneiderlin ready as Europa League campaign looms

Morgan Schneiderlin says that Everton will need to be ready as the Blues kick off their Europa League campaign against MFK Ružomberok.

Ružomberok home leg sold out

Everton's Europa League third qualifying round first leg fixture against MFK Ružomberok on Thursday is now sold out, the club have announced.

Solid opposition from Genk in latest run-out

Everton's third pre-season warm-up game was against KRC Genk in Belgium. A difficult first half ended with a classy goal from Rooney, fed by Sandro, but Genk tied it after the break.

Everton U23s 4 - 2 Hull City

Everton Under-23s rounded off their pre-season training camp in Spain with a 4-2 win over Hull City on Saturday morning.

Everton U19s 6 - 0 Gyori

Everton Under-19s put 6 past Gyori of Hungary to head Group B and move on to the Semi-Finals of the Generali CEE Cup on Monday.

Everton U19s play Gyõri ETO FC on Saturday

Everton U19s play their second and final group game on Saturday to decide who goes forward to the semi-final of the third GENERALI CEE Cup in Prague.

Barkley undergoes surgery on injured groin

Ross Barkley looks set to miss the start of the season following an operation while Ramiro Funes Mori could miss the majority of the new season

Everton will play Ruzomberok in Europa League qualifier

The Blues' opponents for the third qualifying round of the Europa League have been confirmed as MFK Ruzomberok after they beat SK Brann this evening.

Joe Williams joins Barnsley on loan

Joe Williams's temporary move to Barnsley has been confirmed.

Zirkzee plays for Everton U19s in the CEE Cup.

Dutch "superkid" Joshua Zirkzee played for Everton U19s in their CEE Cup match against Academy Pandev today, suggesting that the Blues have won the race for his signature.

Pennington gets Leeds opportunity

Matthew Pennington has signed for Leeds on a season-long loan while Joe Williams is set for Barnsley

FC Twente 0 - 3 Everton

Everton took on the Dutch Eredivise side, winning with goals from Mirallas, Lennon and Dowell.

Everton have beaten the elitist FFP trap

Everton have beaten the elitist trap set by Financial Fair Play and are no longer doomed to stay in mid-table for ever.

Sam Byrne signs a one-year extension

Injury-hit Under-23s forward, Sam Byrne, has signed a one-year contract extension with the Club which will run until the end of June 2018.

Sheedy takes coaching role in Saudi Arabia

Everton playing legend and former Academy coach Kevin Sheedy has been appointed to a new coaching role at Al-Shabab.

Squad flies out to Holland

Jordan Pickford, Sandro Ramirez and Cuco Martina are among the 25-man Everton squad which left for Holland on Monday afternoon.

Duffus joins Oldham

Under-23 striker Courtney Duffus has signed for Oldham Athletic for an undisclosed fee.

Everton pick up Martina on a free

Everton have confirmed the signing of versatile defender Cuco Martina whose Southampton contract expired this summer.

U-23s head out to training camp in Spain

Everton Under-23s have travelled to Spain for a week-long pre-season training camp.

Accrington Stanley 3 - 3 Everton U-23s

The U-23s led with goals from David Henen and new signing, Josh Bowler just before the break but fell behind and needed Bramall's shot to level the scores.

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Barcelona confirm re-signing Gerard Deulofeu

Barcelona have confirmed re-signing winger Gerard Deulofeu from Everton after exercising a buy-back clause believed to be worth €12m (£10.6m).

Everton drawn against Brann or Ruzomberok

Everton will face SK Brann or Ruzomberok on their return to the Europa League

Everton win first pre-season game in Dar-es-Salaam

Everton started pre-season with a win against the SportPesa Super Cup winners in Dar-es-Salaam, with brilliant goals from Rooney and Dowell.

Sunderland confirm McGeady signing

Aiden McGeady has officially left Everton for Sunderland after the Wearsiders confirmed his acquisition for an undisclosed fee.

Blues stars immerse themselves in Tanzania community

After touching down on the tarmac in Tanzania, a host of Everton first-team stars journeyed across Dar-es-Salaam with representatives from the Club’s Main Partner, gaming giant SportPesa, to find out more about the East African country, its cultures and some of its community outreach work.

Robles and Barkley absent from Tanzania trip

Joel Robles and Ross Barkley are two names who weren't on the flight manifest as Everton jetted to Dar es Salaam for Thursday's friendly

Everton release squad numbers for 2017-18

The club have announced the selected squad numbers for the coming season and there was a couple of surprises.

Wayne Rooney Returns to Everton as a Champion but Not a Conqueror

In this pertinent piece, Rory Smith of the London Times highlights how Wayne Rooney, Everton's returning Prodigal Son, has never received the unbridled acclaim his achievements deserve.

Lennon thankful for support

Aaron Lennon has expressed his gratitude for the support he has received from his family, Everton and the football world as a whole during what was a difficult period for him earlier this year.

Tarashaj sidelined by knee injury

Shani Tarashaj's hopes of forcing his way into Ronald Koeman's thinking this summer have been dashed by an operation required on his knee.

Everton release new away kit for pre-order

Everton's change strip reverts to white for the coming season, with Umbro and the club unveiling a design incorporating Prince Rupert's tower.

Under-23 friendlies this week

The Under-23s will play pre-season frendlies at Burscough and Accrington Stanley this week.

Rooney 'ready to go' as he targets silverware with Everton

Wayne Rooney says he is delighted to be back in an Everton shirt after jumping at the chance to return to his boyhood club.

Lukaku signs off with thanks to Everton

Romelu Lukaku's potentially record-breaking move to Manchester United has now been officially announced.

Rooney seals Everton return on a two-year deal

Wayne Rooney was confirmed as an Everton player again today, 13 years after he left Goodison Park for Old Trafford.

U23s beat Flint Town in friendly

David Unsworth's men enjoyed a comfortable afternoon in Flint, winning 6-1 in their first pre-season friendly with new signing Boris Mathis on the scoresheet.

Manchester United confirm Lukaku bid has been accepted

Romelu Lukaku looks bound for Old Trafford after United announced that they have successfully negotiated a fee with Everton – £75m rising to £90m.

Browning joins Galloway at Sunderland for the season

Tyias Browning's season-long loan to Wearside has been confirmed.

Bradley Lowery passes away

Bradley Lowery, the young Sunderland boy who captured the hearts of the football world with his battle against neuroblastoma, passed away today surrounded by his family.

Donkor returns for second loan spell

German U20 forward Anton Donkor will get a second chance to impress David Unsworth after he finalised a six-month-long switch from Wolfsburg.

Three games moved for Sky

Everton have been selected for just three live games by Sky Sports between August and the start of October.

Everton sign Bowler for U23s

QPR midfielder Josh Bowler has been confirmed as the latest addition to Everton's Under-23s squad after undergoing a medical today ahead of a £1.5m move.

Reports: Lukaku close to Manchester United switch

Manchester United have stepped in front of Chelsea in the quest to sign Romelu Lukaku amid reports they have had a bid accepted for the Belgian.

Robinson pens new Everton deal

The club have signed the young left-back to a new two-year deal as he bids to make the breakthrough to the first team.

Even Romelu Lukaku departure could not dampen Everton fans' positivity over summer of transfer excitement

ToffeeWeb's Lyndon Lloyd basks in the dizzying transformation underway at Everton under Farhad Moshiri which has seen the club out-spend everyone in 2017 so far.

Everton land funding deal with Chinese bank

Everton have agreed a £60m credit facility with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China that could open up further ties with the market in that country

Pienaar joins South African champions

Former Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar looks likely to finish his playing career in his native South Africa after signing for Bidvest Wits.

Everton sign young French striker for U23s

The club have confirmed the acquisition of 19-year-old Boris Mathis from Metz who has signed a two-year deal.

Galloway loaned to Sunderland for 2017-18

Everton have confirmed that Brendan Galloway will spend the coming season in the Championship with Sunderland.

Sheedy leaves Everton Academy role

Kevin Sheedy is reportedly leaving his role as coach of Everton Under-18s after a successful tenure at Finch Farm.

Reports claim McGeady to Sunderland is done

Everton look to have agreed a deal with Sunderland for the sale of Aiden McGeady, ending the player's 3½-year association with the club.

Keane signed on a five-year contract

Everton have completed the much-anticipated signing of Michael Keane from Burnley in a deal that could rise to £30m.

Everton seal Sandro transfer

Everton have completed the acquisition of Sandro Ramirez in a £5.2m deal from Málaga with the player signing a four-year contract.

Report: Everton duo set for Sunderland

Tyias Browning and Brendan Galloway could both be signing on loan for Sunderland this week according to Sky Sports.

Lennon joins Everton players for pre-season training

The sight of a smiling Aaron Lennon was a welcome one as the bulk of Everton's squad reconvened at Finch Farm today.

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Gareth Farrelly talks about his life-threatening illness

Former Everton midfielder Gareth Farrelly talks about the goal that saved the Toffees from relegation, his troubled League of Ireland spell, and beating the odds to survive a life-threatening illness.

Gracious Cleverley among confirmed departures

Tom Cleverley and Arouna Koné are the two first-teamers listed among a dozen players leaving Everton this summer.

Official Everton Memberships on sale now

Everton's newly revamped Official Memberships are now on sale.