News Archive –Jun

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.