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Only the Strong Survived: Remembering the Brutal Boys' Pen at Goodison Park in the 1960s

Paul McParlan recalls the rite of passage of "the traumatic near-life-threatening experience that was watching a match from the confines of the cavernous enclosure known to all as the Boys' Pen, located at the rear of the Gwladys Street terraces at Everton's Goodison Park"

Sigurdsson pleased to surpass Gudjohnsen as top Icelandic scorer

Gylfi Sigurdsson has spoken of his pride at becoming the leading Icelandic goalscorer in Premier League history with his brace against Cardiff on Wednesday evening.

U18s crash out of FA Youth Cup

Everton U18s crashed out at The Hawthorns after having taken a 2-goal lead over West Bromwich Albion in the quarterfinals of the FA Youth Cup.

Cardiff City vs Everton

Everton resume their Premier League programme following a 17-day hiatus with a trip to Cardiff that has assumed heightened importance for manager Marco Silva.

Sigurdsson double eases pressure on Silva

Gylfi Sigurdsson returned to South Wales to deliver another blow to Cardiff's survival hopes, scoring a goal in each half to hand Marco Silva three badly-needed points.

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U23s win late in PL Cup

Everton U23s wrapped up the group stage of their Premier League Cup campaign with a dramatic late win against Sheffield Utd.

U18s title challenge faltering

Everton U18s led the North Division table for most of the season but continue to slip up since the New Year, losing today at Stoke City

Everton settle dispute with Watford over Silva

Everton and Watford have "reached an amicable agreement" with respect to the latter's complaints to the Premier League over what they deemed to be an illegal approach for Marco Silva.

Browning secures China move

Tyias Browning has joined Guangzhou Evergande from Everton for an undisclosed fee.

Silva happy with success of Zouma's loan

Marco Silva has been speaking in glowing terms of Kurt Zouma's impact at Everton since arriving on transfer deadline day last August.

U18s out of Liverpool Senior Cup

Everton U18s did not get very far in this season's Liverpool Senior Cup, losing in the quarterfinal at Widnes on Tuesday night.

Bernard insists players are behind Silva

Bernard is the latest among Everton's players to express his support for Marco Silva, insisting that the squad has a lot of respect for him.

U23s go four points clear atop PL2

Everton Under-23s beat Blackburn Rovers 2-0 at Southport to move four points clear at the top of Premier League 2 with five games to play.

Gueye still targeting 'golden opportunity' with PSG

The midfielder has expressed his hopes that a “dream” move to France can be resurrected in the summer after Everton refused to sell him in January.

Leaked consultation document offers further hints at Bramley-Moore Dock specs

Everton will reportedly launch an internal probe into how a Meis Studio presentation to club stakeholders has emerged on a supporters' website.

Blues looking to leverage global markets

Sasha Ryazantsev believes worldwide commercial growth is key to Everton catching up with the revenue generation of the current top six.

Keane backs Silva and Bernard targets goals

Michael Keane has spoken of the benefits of stability in the Everton camp as speculation around Marco Silva's future as the Blues' manager increases in the wake of 10 defeats in 16 games in all competitions.

Two fine early goals put U18s through to last eight

The Everton Youth team surged into a two-goal lead after just 12 minutes of this 5th-Round tie in the FA Youth Cup.

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• Everton Under-18s this season
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Everton receive overwhelming public backing for Bramley-Moore Dock proposal

The club have released the results of the first part of their public consultation over plans to relocate their home ground to Liverpool's north docks.

Silva beaten on Vicarage Road return

Marco Silva's return to Watford ended in further misery with Everton going down to defeat thanks to Andre Gray's second-half strike.

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60s hero Fred Pickering passes away

The Everton community has been saddened by the death of Fred Pickering who passed away this morning at the age of 78.

Silva frustrated by Probert decisions in loss to Watford

Marco Silva was looking for answers from referee Lee Probert after the referee sent Kurt Zouma off for dissent after the final whistle of today's defeat at Vicarage Road.

U23s held by Blackburn in PL Cup

Everton Under-23s came back to draw 1-1 against Blackburn Rovers at the Merseyrail Community Stadium on Friday night. The result ensures their place in the knockout stages of the Premier League Cup.

Watford vs Everton

Everton are back on their travels this weekend as Marco Silva and Richarlison face a reunion with Watford at Vicarage Road

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City prevail at Goodison to reclaim top spot

Everton went down to their third home defeat in four in the Premier League as the reigning Champions eked out a victory with goals at the end of each half.

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Everton vs Manchester City

Everton play the third of what will be four games in just 11 days when they face reigning Champions Manchester City at Goodison Park this evening.

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Moshiri says Silva needs time

Farhad Moshiri says you have to "hold your nerve" in relation to Everton's faltering form as discussion over the manager Marco Silva's long-term future at the club intensifies

10-man U18s lose to late Man Utd penalty

Everton U18s lose to a late penalty against Manchester Utd after going down to 10 men midway through the first half.

U23s finally score to defeat Swans

Everton U23s travelled to Swansea for a tricky encounter where they finally prevailed to solidify their position atop the Premier League 2 table.

Silva: Everton players aren't consistently motivated

Marco Silva has intimated that his players are falling short in their obligation to be motivated to perform on a weekly basis and that is being reflected in the team's poor results.

Rudderless Blues slump again at Goodison

André Gomes's stunning first goal for the Blues was rendered meaningless by another shocking defensive performance that saw Wolves win comfortably.

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• Match updates & discussion
• Traill: Wolves are at the door for Silva

Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Everton are back at Goodison Park after three straight away games to welcome Wolves as they look to build on the win at Huddersfield.

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Silva: We gifted the game to Wolves

Marco Silva admitted that his players made it too easy for their opponents at Goodison Park today with sloppy ball possession and poor defending.

U18s return to winning ways

Everton Under-18s returned to winning ways with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers on Saturday morning.