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Dowell makes permanent Norwich switch

Kieran Dowell's time at Everton is over after the midfielder completed a transfer to Norwich City today.

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Leighton Baines, the ego-free Evertonian, retires on his own unselfish terms

The left-back played 420 games for his club and 30 for England before he departed in the same understated way he carried himself through 13 seasons at Goodison

Virtual 'If You Know Your History' 5k Run Launched

Following the success of last year’s inaugural ‘If You Know Your History’ run, the city’s popular Everton-themed 5K run is back in a virtual format, which means this year, supporters can take part from wherever they are in the world!

Markelo joins FC Twente on season-long loan

Under-23s midfielder Nathangelo Markelo has joined FC Twente on a season-long loan for the upcoming 2020-21 season in Holland.

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'Life feels very fragile at the moment'

1980s hero Gary Stevens pleads for blood donors to come forward to help find a stem cell match for his three-year-old son Jack who has a rare form of leukaemia

Richarlison eyeing progression at Everton

Richarlison says he sees himself staying at Everton for at least another season as Carlo Ancelotti plans for his first full campaign in charge but hints that there are no guarantees he will stay

Anichebe talks to Anthony Walker Foundation about racism

In a special edition of the Official Everton Podcast, Victor Anichebe and Ben Osu of the Anthony Walker Foundation (AWF) shared their experiences as black men growing up in Liverpool.

Baines makes 'difficult decision' to call time on his career

Leighton Baines has announced his retirement from football, bringing an end to his 13-year spell as a player with Everton.

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Everton saunter to final-day defeat

Everton ended a hugely disappointing season in fitting fashion, ambling their way to a first home loss under Carlo Ancelotti.

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Everton vs Bournemouth

Everton close out the 2019-20 season at Goodison Park against Bournemouth who come to Merseyside fighting for their Premier League lives.

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Start date for Season 2020-21 announced

The 2020-21 season on the Premier League will start on Saturday 12 September and run through 23 May 2021.

Onyango signs first pro deal

Highly-regarded young midfielder Tyler Onyango has signed his first professional contract with Everton.

Planning permission for Bramley-Moore Dock expected in October

According to a Liverpool City Region Combined Authority document, Everton are expected to get the green light for their new dockside stadium in the autumn.

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Materazzi looks back on his spell with Everton

Marco Materazzi has told FourFourTwo that the season he spent with Everton in 1998-99 was a valuable learning experience.

Bournemouth game will be shown on Sky TV

Everton's final game of the blighted 2020-21 season will be shown live on Sky TV, along with seven of the remaining games next Sunday.

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Alan Stubbs Interview

There's a new podcast channel featuring an interview with Alan Stubbs. He talks about his time at Everton including the joy at playing for his boyhood club and of course THAT goal by Wayne Rooney.

Sheffield United vs Everton

Everton are on their travels for the final time in the 2019-20 campaign as they face the surprise package of the season, Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

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Everton rediscover their grit to blunt Blades' Euro charge

Everton got back to winning ways and put a significant dent in Sheffield United’s Europa League hopes with a hugely improved performance at Bramall Lane.

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Ancelotti acknowledges need for transfer reinforcements

With the end of the season in sight, Carlo Ancelotti has expressed his faith that Everton will be able to strengthen their team during the upcoming transfer window.

Fans could return in limited numbers in October

The Premier League is reportedly looking at allowing stadiums to operate at 40% capacity for the 2020-21 season as the government hopes to allow fans back into stadiums in October

Everton vs Aston Villa

Everton’s penultimate home fixture of this disrupted 2019-20 season sees them take on Aston Villa in a game that will have significance for both sides but for different reasons.

Walcott breaks Villa hearts with late equaliser for dreadful Everton

Theo Walcott scored an 88th-minute goal that put a serious dent in Aston Villa’s hopes of avoiding the drop and rescued an unlikely point for an Everton side who mustered a pitiful response to their manager’s call for a reaction to Sunday’s defeat at Wolves.

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Reports: Everton make first move for Højbjerg

Everton have firmed up their interest in Southampton's Pierre-Emile Højbjerg by lodging a bid for the midfielder according to multiple reports.

Ancelotti retains faith in Pickford but demands improvement

Carlo Ancelotti has called for greater focus from Jordan Pickford after admitting that the England goalkeeper must do better.

Kieran Phillips thanks Everton physios

Dowell grabs a hat-trick as Wigan destroy Hull 8-0

Three of Everton’s on-loan Academy products were involved in a goal-fest in the Championship this evening, although only one was celebrating.

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The transformation of Anthony Gordon

Anthony Gordon talks about the lockdown training regime which led to his Merseyside derby debut… a gruelling week with the Under-23s and David Unsworth in Spain 2 years ago… and much more...

Spineless Everton humbled by superior Wolves

Everton turned in another dreadful display and slumped to a comprehensive defeat at Wolves as the scale of the task facing Carlo Ancelotti was laid bare.

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Skipper and manager offer no excuses for Molineux surrender

Seamus Coleman has described Everton’s atrocious performance at Wolves as shocking and Carlo Ancelotti declared it unacceptable after what was the Blues’ second defeat in three games.

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Everton

Everton travel to sixth-place Wolves tomorrow knowing that while European football isn’t mathematically impossible, their hopes are effectively over and, as such, the focus now is very much on next season.

Uninspired Blues grab a point from Saints

Everton settled for a point against Southampton following another flat performance that effectively puts paid to their dwindling European hopes.

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Everton vs Southampton

Under fire following a dismal showing at Spurs on Monday, Everton are back at Goodison Park tomorrow evening to take on improved Southampton

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Ancelotti backs under-fire Sigurdsson

Carlo Ancelotti has refused to criticise Gylfi Sigurdsson following his performance against Tottenham on Monday, insisting that the Iceland skipper is a “great professional”.

Fans’ Forum provide update on global consultation

The first two international representatives of the Everton Fans’ Forum, Joe O’Reilly and Tony Sampson, have provided details of the findings of their recent canvass of overseas Blues as part of an initiative to give supporters like themselves, living outside the UK, a voice on all things Everton.

Dean statue disrespected but undamaged

In the latest example of unconscionable vandalism and disrespect of notable Everton emblems in the city by Liverpool fans, a flare was planted on the Dixie Dean statue outside the gates of Goodison Park over the weekend.

Blues go missing again in the Capital

Everton made a mockery of their manager’s lingering hopes of qualifying for Europe with another gallingly insipid display in London, going down 1-0 to Tottenham in a poor contest.

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Cahill and Martinez see bright future under Ancelotti

Two former Everton figures are predicting good things for the club under manager Carlo Ancelotti but they stress that it’s going to take time.

Bernard says seeing psychologist after anxiety attack helped him

Bernard has opened up about an anxiety attack he suffered last year and has extolled the benefits of seeking professional help to improve his mental health as a result

Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton

Unbeaten in three, Everton travel to Tottenham for a difficult assignment knowing that they will need to keep winning in order to retain an interest in the European qualification picture.

Everton confirm season ticket deadline

Everton have set the 2020-21 season ticket renewal deadline for Tuesday, 28th July.

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Coleman daring to believe in Carlo rising

The Everton skipper praises Carlo Ancelotti for turning the Toffees’ fortunes around since the Italian’s December takeover

Branthwaite signs up for another year

Jarrad Branthwaite has accepted a contract extension that runs through June 2023

New 2020-21 home strip is launched

Everton and hummel have unveiled the first product from their new technical partnership with the launch of the 2020-21 home kit.

Markelo signs on until 2022

Nathangelo Markelo has become the latest Academy player to sign a new contract, agreeing a two-year deal with Everton.

Details confirmed for two more games

Everton's games against Aston Villa and Sheffield United have both been assigned kick-off times, dates and broadcast carriers.

Everton successfully hold off Leicester charge

Everton hung on to claim three points against Leicester City to register a second successive victory in the Premier League.

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Everton pick up French U19 international fullback

Everton have announced the acquisition of Niels Nkounkou, a 19-year-old left back who arrives on a free transfer from Marseille.

Ouzounidis, Hagan and Macallister pen new deals

Con Ouzounidis has signed a one-year contract extension with Everton.

Hornby completes move to Ligue 1

Everton U23 striker Fraser Hornby's transfer to Stade de Reims in France has been confirmed.

Bolasie hasn't given up on reclaiming Everton spot

Yannick Bolasie has been writing on social media about his experiences through the Covid-19 lockdown, how it has affected his loan spell with Sporting CP, and his frustration over not being able to train properly back at Finch Farm.

Everton vs Leicester City

Everton’s third fixture since the resumption of the Premier League sees them take on Leicester City at Goodison Park in another Wednesday evening kick-off.

Loan extensions for Sidibé and Sandro agreed

Everton have agreed a deal with AC Monaco for full-back Djibril Sidibé to extend his loan spell at Goodison Park until the end of the current Premier League season.

Ancelotti: Next season will be better for Kean

Carlo Ancelotti is predicting better things for Moise Kean next season after the Italian striker’s disappointing first year in English football

The reason why Shani Tarashaj is still an Everton player

The reason why Swiss International striker Shani Tarashaj is still technically an Everton player for another year, despite his original contract expiring this month, has now been revealed.

Niasse officially leaves while Baines agrees short-term extension

Oumar Niasse will join Cuco Martina and Luke Garbutt in leaving the club at the end of the month when their contracts expire.

Dowell extends Wigan loan till end of season

Kieran Dowell has agreed to extend his loan at Wigan Athletic until the end of the 2019-20 season to see out games in the restarted Championship campaign.

Keane grabs the points with second-half header

Everton edged a poor contest at Carrow Road thanks to a solitary Michael Keane goal that earned the Toffees their first win in five games.

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Pattern Design replace Meis on stadium project

Everton have reportedly handed architectural duties for the proposed Bramley-Moore Dock stadium over to a UK-based firm as Dan Meis announces that he is no longer part of the project.

Norwich City vs Everton

Hopefully buoyed by the derby but also rankled by the sense of what might have been against Liverpool, Everton travel to Norwich for a Wednesday evening kick-off.

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Schneiderlin completes Nice switch

Morgan Schneiderlin has finalised his move to Nice, leaving Everton for an undisclosed fee after 3½ years with the club.

Everton inches away from winning tepid derby

The Goodison derby ended goalless for the third season in succession as Everton and Liverpool largely cancelled each other out in a dull affair inside an empty stadium.

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Ancelotti accused of tax evasion in Spain

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti is in hot water in Spain after being accused by prosecutors of not paying around €1m in taxes.

Stekelenburg to join Ajax next season

Maarten Stekelenburg has agreed a short-term contract extension to cover the remainder of the disrupted 2019-20 season but will join Ajax when the current campaign ends.

Everton vs Liverpool

Everton will return to action this Sunday in the Merseyside derby, 15 weeks after the Premier League season was suspended because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Brands doesn’t envisage major overhaul

Marcel Brands has played down the chances of Everton making a big splash when the transfer window eventually opens, saying that the club are planning two or three key signings.

Ancelotti foresees rapid growth for Everton's young core team

Carlo Ancelotti has reiterated the attraction that Everton held for him when he took the somewhat surprising step to take the reins at Goodison Park so soon after being sacked by Napoli.

Expert says loss of matchday revenue could hit Premier League clubs hard

Everton’s hopes of forcing their way into the upper echelons of the Premier League could be hindered by the ongoing impact of playing games behind closed doors.

Besic returns to Everton

Muhamed Besic’s season-long loan at Sheffield United has come to an end and the Bosnian international is back with Everton.

Three more game dates announced

The next three rounds of fixtures under Project Restart have been announced for Premier League teams.

Richarlison baits Van Dijk in prematch talk

Richarlison has been talking publically about the best defenders in world football, ahead of Sunday's derby match that pits the Everton forward against Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk.

Premier League returns after 100 days

The Premier League finally returns after a 100-day hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic

Young Everton keeper Daniel Rose joins Schalke

One of Everton's U18 goalkeepers, Daniel Rose, has turned down a contract offer from the club and is expected to join Schalke 04 instead.

Ancelotti expects Gomes to be fit to face reds

Everton are confident that André Gomes will be fit enough to play in Sunday’s Merseyside derby after he resumed full training this week.

Norwich game will be split between BBC1 and BBC2

Live TV coverage of Everton's game at Norwich City next week will be split between BBC One and BBC Two.

Everton plot international growth through new affiliate scheme

Everton have launched an international coaching Affiliate Programme, with two clubs in the United States and one in Australia already on board.

Fifa change transfer window rules

Fifa have announced changes to the rules relating to transfers for the upcoming summer window

Awards announced for Academy players

Everton have gone ahead with presenting their own Academy Awards awards to the stand-out youngsters who have caught the eye during the curtailed development seasons for the U23s and U18s.

Delph adds to injury concerns

Fabian Delph has emerged as the latest injury doubt for Everton's first game back since the suspension of the 2019-20 season after he strained a muscle.

Talks started on how the fans can come back safely

A BBC report has indicated that major sports, including football, rugby, cricket and horse racing, have started working with the Government over how to begin the phased return of fans.

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Premier League restart preview: Everton

Carlo Ancelotti’s side entered the break in poor form and maybe he will now give young players, such as Anthony Gordon and Lewis Gibson, a chance

Walcott ruled out for a month

Theo Walcott is set to miss a large part of the restarted 2019-20 season as he recovers from an abdominal operation.

Derby will be played at Goodison Park

The decision to allow the upcoming derby game on June 21 to be played at Goodison Park has finally been made: it will kick off behind closed doors at 7 pm.

CEO praises staff for voluntary wage reductions and deferrals

Everton’s Chief Executive, Denise Barett-Baxendale has revealed the extent to which players and senior staff agreed to support the club through the financial uncertainty caused by the coronavirus shutdown.

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Tim Howard's life story made into a film

Amazon has secured the rights to make a feature film based on the life of USA, Manchester United and Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard.

Silva rues ‘tough moments’ and ‘tough market’ in final months at Everton

Former Everton manager, Marco Silva, says that he is a better manager for his experiences in England and that he is looking for his next post, preferably back in the Premier League.

Everton announce Cazoo as new sponsor

Everton have signed a multi-year deal with Cazoo that will see the ecommerce brand become the club’s new main sponsorship partner.

Derby venue decision pushed back

The decision on whether the upcoming derby game on June 21 can be played at Goodison Park or should be moved to a neutral venue will not now be taken until Wednesday at the earliest.

Jonjoe Kenny fires one in for Schalke

Jonjoe Kenny scored a fine goal for Schalke to level today's game against Union Berlin in the Bundesliga.

Keane discusses overcoming virus and preparations for restarting the season

Michael Keane has revealed that he contracted COVID-19 but has fully recovered and, thanks to the club’s lockdown fitness regimen and recent resumption of training is nearing readiness to resume playing.

Pickford says Everton can win Goodison derby

Jordan Pickford believes Everton “have the ability in the squad” to beat Liverpool when they meet in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Sunday 21 June.

Derby date set as 'Project Restart' firms up

Updated Everton's delayed Premier League fixture against Liverpool is scheduled to go ahead on Sunday 21 June via Sky free-to-view broadcast.

Son of 1980s hero Stevens diagnosed with leukemia

Former Everton fullback Gary Stevens, who was an integral part of the magnificent trophy-winning side of the 1980s, has announced the sad news that his son has leukemia.

Matthew Pennington stays on with Hull City

Matthew Pennington has signed an extension to his season-long loan deal with Hull City in The Championship.

Baines invited to extend Goodison career for another season

Everton have offered Leighton Baines another one-year contract extension, according to reports.

Mina could be back sooner than thought

Contrary to initial fears that he was facing a layoff of several weeks, Yerry Mina is reportedly targeting a return to training before the end of June.

Josh Bowler extends loan spell at Hull City

Everton's young midfielder, Josh Bowler, has agreed an extension to his loan spell with Hull City that should carry through to the end of the resumed season in The Championship to complete the schedule of fixtures after the Covid-19 lockdown.

Mina joins injury list

Yerry Mina is facing "several weeks" on the sidelines after partially tearing a quad muscle in training.

Kenny continues behind closed doors

Jonjoe Kenny was back in action again this afternoon as Schalke lost again, this time to Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga.

EFC's 'Enterprise Value' drops by 1.9%

Everton have dropped out of the Top Twenty list of Europe's most valuable football clubs, based on 'Enterprise Value'

Gbamin's return halted dead in its tracks by fresh injury

Updated After expressing his excitement to get back playing after a lengthy layoff, Jean-Philippe Gbamin has suffered another major setback with an Achilles tendon injury that will require surgery.

Premier League to restart on 17 June

Top-flight action in England is scheduled to resume in three weeks' time after Premier League clubs voted to move 'Project Restart' to its final stages.

Rolling Updates on 'Project Restart': Week 10

After clubs unanimously voted to resume contact training, but four new positive test were returned, the restart plan could see five matches shown live back-to-back every Saturday and Sunday.

Keane opens up about hitting ‘rock bottom’

Michael Keane has spoken of his struggles coping with poor form during his time at Everton, describing how he broke down in tears in front of his family when he reached his lowest point.

Kenny in action with Schalke today

Updated Jonjoe Kenny was back in action again on Sunday when Schalke took on Augsburg in what should've been a home banker.

Blues launch new International Academy Affiliate Programme

Everton have launched an International Academy Affiliate Programme, expanding the knowledge and expertise of their player development processes to new territories across the world.

Coleman: 'Training feels as safe as it possibly can'

Everton’s players returned to limited training at Finch Farm for the first time in over two months today as the Premier League inches towards a resumption of the season.

Everton announce Hummel as new kit manufacturer

Everton have agreed a club-record technical partnership with sportswear brand Hummel.

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My favourite game: when Everton stayed up on the last day of the season

Gary Naylor recounts the events of THAT day in 1994 when Everton needed to beat Wimbledon and hope other results went their way. They were 2-0 down after [20] minutes…

Clubs vote to resume training

Representatives of the Premier League's 20 clubs reconvened over video-conference this morning to discuss the next phase of planning to restart the 2019-20 season.

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Rolling Updates on 'Project Restart': Week 9

The Premier League met yesterday to vote on resuming training but have since revealed that six players or staff from three different clubs have tested positive for coronavirus

Fans' Forum launches new consultation for international Blues

The Everton Fans’ Forum has launched a new consultation to gather the views of Evertonians living outside the UK

Kean expressed remorse for breaching ‘lockdown’ rules

Moise Kean has reportedly apologised to Everton officials for the infamous party he hosted at his Cheshire apartment last month, with the club considering the matter closed

Everton to refund fans for lost matches

Everton have offered to reimburse supporters for the remaining home games of the 2019-20 season which they will not be able to attend because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sansom admitted to hospital

Former Everton defender Kenny Sansom is in hospital for an unspecified condition.

Report: Markelo to be offered new deal

Nathangelo Markelo will reportedly be offered new terms by Everton when his contract expires this summer but Morgan Feeney, Matty Foulds, Manassé Mampala and Alex Denny are set to be released.

Kenny gets back underway first

Updated Jonjoe Kenny became the first Everton player to resume action following the coronavirus shutdown when the German Bundesliga restarted this weekend.

Richarlison: 'Playing without fans doesn't work'

Richarlison has expressed his reservations about Project Restart and the prospect of playing football in empty stadiums as the top-flight’s club captains shared their thoughts with the Premier League on a conference call today.

The lost Senior Cup game

A Liverpool Senior Cup Quarterfinal clash back in January that slipped by virtually unnoticed as Everton Under-18s fell to a 2-0 loss against the City of Liverpool

Clubs pressing to play matches at their own grounds

The Premier League is hoping that they can get approval from the Government to allow its clubs to host games behind closed doors at their own stadiums amid opposition to proposals to use neutral venues.

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Rolling Updates on 'Project Restart': Week 8

With the Premier League meeting on Monday to find a way to restart, the media are reporting numerous stories, rumours, proposals and suggestions about how things may move forward

Everton Salute 103-Year-Old World War Two Veteran With Surprise VE Day Visit

In recognition of the 75th anniversary of VE Day, Everton in the Community has today celebrated the achievements of its oldest participant, 103-year-old World War Two veteran Tom Beevers.

'Homebird' Kenny spreading his wings in Germany

Jonjoe Kenny says that a desire to play week-in, week-out and to prove that he was ready to perform regularly at the top level is what spurred him to go out on loan to Schalke 04 this season.

Rolling Updates on 'Project Restart': Week 7

With the Premier League working on plans to resume the season next month, the media are reporting numerous stories, rumours, proposals and suggestions about how things may move forward

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Richarlison's secret weapon revealed

It's his head. Fully 40% of his goals this season have been scored that way and this analysis in the Echo delves further behind the stats on what they call a unique talent that makes the Everton star one of the most dangerous in the Premier League.

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'Farhad Moshiri and Carlo Ancelotti can lead Everton to glory, I just wish we'd got them sooner'

In the second part of an exclusive interview, Dr David France gives the Echo his thoughts on the men at the helm of Everton's on- and off-field affairs and his fears that the window is fast closing on the Blues' hopes of rejoining football's elite

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Everton's biggest fan on what Blues must do to win trophies again and why they can't blame others

The Liverpool Echo interview Dr David France as his beloved Everton face up to their longest-ever silverware drought

Koeman undergoes urgent heart surgery

Former Everton manager Ronald Koeman had to have heart surgery this weekend after being rushed to hospital with chest pains.

CBD company 'in talks' to sponsor Everton

The CEO of Swissx, a leading producer of cannabinoid products, has revealed that his company is in advanced talks to become Everton's new shirt sponsor.

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'Duncan Ferguson said I was his man. I knew it was my time then’

Dominic Calvert-Lewin talks of the moment he felt elevated to the status of the number he wears on his back for Everton.

'No decisions taken' at Premier League meeting

The Premier League is no closer to knowing if and when the 2019-20 season can resume but clubs have been told that, if played, the games will be behind closed doors and at neutral venues.

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Singing in the rain with 10,000 Evertonians

Singing in the rain with 10,000 Evertonians: the personal story of an FA Cup away day at Notts County in 1984, by Paul McParlan.

Uefa plans would bring 'closed shop' Champions League a step closer

Proposals from Uefa made public today have set out new parameters that would make it harder for clubs outside the established top four to qualify for the Champions League in the future.

Premier League could resume in mid-June

English clubs are discussing plans that could see the 2019-20 season restart on 13th June, albeit behind closed doors as the nation remains in the grip of the novel coronavirus crisis.

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Finishing Premier League season for the sake of it would be pointless

Paul Wilson in The Guardian admits it’s the money men who want games played behind closed doors and any restart would be both artificial and risky

Kean in hot water after breaking shutdown rules

Moise Kean looks to be facing a fine as high as £160,000 by Everton after video of a late-night "quarantine" party hosted by the 20-year-old was picked up by the press.

Gomes bows out of ePremier League tournament but wins the Internet again

André Gomes was beaten in his ePremier League Invitational quarter-final by Raheem Sterling but his pre-game video was another winning moment for the Portuguese.

Everton appoint a new head of academy recruitment

Gomes wallops Chelsea's Reece James on FIFA 20

André Gomes made comfortable work of his first match in the ePremier League invitational today, hammering Chelsea 8-0 as Everton on FIFA 20.

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Social media during the shutdown

A selection of light-hearted and historical fare from across the Interwebs as Blues fans seek distraction while locked down during the coronavirus pandemic.

Gbamin edges closer to being able to make Everton return

The club's medical staff say they are happy with the progress of Jean-Philippe Gbamin’s recovery from surgery on his torn quadriceps tendon.

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My favourite game: Everton v Rapid Vienna, 1985 Cup Winners' Cup final

"It took some wrangling but I was in Rotterdam when Everton won their first European trophy on an unforgettable night," writes Mark Tallentire.

Everton's Blue Family Campaign Provides Support For More Than 3,000 Individuals In First Month

For the last four weeks, Everton Football Club and Everton in the Community staff have been providing vital support and assistance for thousands of individuals and families in need across Liverpool in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic through its Blue Family initiative.

Premier League clubs still aim to finish the season

Top-flight football still has no firm resumption date but today's meeting of the 20 Premier League clubs brought broad consensus that the 2019-20 should be played to its conclusion.

Everton players raring to go when Premier League season returns

Everton will be ready and raring to go when the Premier League season returns, according to English centre-back and experienced Toffee Michael Keane

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Andre Gomes: How Looking Beyond Raw Statistics Reveals Importance to Everton

It’s important to remember that football analytics goes so much further beyond raw statistics. Goals and assists are important, but there are other metrics to measure a player against, as well as the good old eye test.

IFAB recommends tweaks to rules starting next season

Rule changes set to come into effect next season could see greater clarification of the handball rule and pitch-side monitors used more frequently in the Premier League.

Tosun says he may be sidelined for 6 to 7 months

Premier League move back decision on USM naming rights deal

The Premier League’s assessment of Everton’s naming rights deal with USM Holdings has reportedly been delayed and a decision won’t now be reached until the end of June.

Premier League players launch charity fund to raise money for NHS

Premier League players have launched a charitable fund called PlayersTogether to raise money for the National Health Service during the coronavirus pandemic.

Everton submit outline planning application for Goodison Legacy Project

Everton's plans for Goodison Park once the club leaves for Bramley-Moore Dock are taking shape with an outline application for planning permission submitted to the city council.

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Henry Onyekuru: ''How my Everton dream fell apart''

Henry Onyekuru talks to Patrick Boyland about the biggest setback in his career so far; the moment when his dream of playing for Nigeria in the World Cup and securing the work permit necessary to feature for Everton in the Premier League was taken away in the cruellest of fashions.

Gomes can't wait to get back to Finch Farm

André Gomes admits that being isolated from his Everton team-mates and away from Premier League football is tough but he feels that the club is on the right track under Carlo Ancelotti for when the action finally resumes.

PFA say lost tax on 30% paycut would impact NHS

Amid controversy over the issue over pay in football, the Professional Footballers’ Association is arguing that the Exchequer stands to lose in excess of £200m in lost tax revenue if players are forced to reduce their salaries.

Football to return when it is ''safe and appropriate''

Updated The Premier League and its member clubs held further talks today to discuss strategies on how the 2019-20 season might be concluded as well as players wages.

Report: Kenny would favour a further year in Germany

Jonjoe Kenny says that he would prefer to spend another season on loan at Schalke rather than return to Everton at the end of the current campaign.

Ancelotti predicts financial fallout for football from virus crisis

Carlo Ancelotti believes that football, like so much of the world, will emerge changed from the coronavirus crisis when things eventually return to some sense of normality.

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The Best Players Ever to Wear Each Shirt Number at Everton

Don Smith at the 90mins website offers up his choices for the best players ever to wear each shirt number at Everton

Niasse grilled by police for flouting coronavirus lockdown

Oumar Niasse has reportedly been grilled by undercover police for flouting the UK's coronavirus lockdown by driving with three friends in his car

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My Favourite Game: Everton v Bayern Munich 1985

In The Guardian, Jamie Fahey recalls the game that made the biggest impression on him – as a 13-year-old ballboy on an iconic night at Goodison Park

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Coronavirus means we have more important things to worry about than football — but it will always still matter

"Football is one of those elements we so joyously fill our worlds with," writes Miguel Delaney. "It is what we fill our lives with, and that is something that has only been emphasised in these emptier coronavirus-conditioned days."

Everton to pay directly engaged matchday and non-matchday casual workers during coronavirus shutdown

Everton FC and Everton in the Community have committed to paying all directly engaged matchday and non-matchday casual workers unable to work due to the coronavirus crisis.

Realisation growing that season can only finish behind closed doors

There is a mounting acceptance among Premier League players that they will have to play to empty stadiums if any attempt to conclude the 2019-20 season by June 30th is to be successful.

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Mikel Arteta has fully recovered from coronavirus

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he has fully recovered from coronavirus. Arteta said: "It took me three or four days to start feeling better, with more energy, to leave the symptoms behind."

Everton CEO joins national steering group to help UK through Covid-19 crisis

Everton CEO Denise Barrett-Baxendale has joined a national steering group which aims to harness the collective power of business as a force for good in tackling the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Leon Osman on the Rooney explosion and Ancelotti's arrival

Leon Osman talks to Chris Sutton at The Sportsman about Wayne Rooney, Carlo Ancelotti and Mikel Arteta.

Premier League moves resumption target back

Premier League matches won't resume until 30th April at the earliest as the country continues to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic but clubs face massive reimbursement costs if the season can't be completed.

Everton Launch Campaign To Combat Isolation and Support Society's Most Vulnerable

Everton and its official charity have, this evening, launched ‘Blue Family’, a coordinated outreach and engagement campaign to maintain contact with fans and provide vital support and assistance to some of the most vulnerable, socially isolated  and at-risk members of the community in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Blues players training at home during Coronavirus isolation

Everton’s players are keeping their fitness up with individualised training programmes while the club remains in lockdown due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

Uefa push back European Championships by a year

Uefa have taken the expected step of postponing Euro 2020 until next summer as the world grapples with the Coronavirus pandemic.

Everton Heritage Society open letter

The Everton Heritage Society, chaired by Brendan Connolly, have wholeheartedly put their support behind the club's proposals for a new stadium development at Bramley-Moore Dock, as set out in this open letter to Liverpool City Council's planning department.

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Ancelotti: 'Football counts for zero right now'

Carlo Ancelotti says he isn’t concerned right now about how the Premier League should proceed if the Coronavirus pandemic causes further disruption to the season, saying that people’s health is of paramount concern.

Coronavirus forces Premier League to suspend games for 3 weeks

Monday's Merseyside derby is off, Finch Farm is closed and English football has been suspended following the shutdown of professional football until 4th April due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Unchartered waters and difficult decisions

Emergency Premier League meeting planned after Arteta tests positive for coronavirus

Whether or not this weekend's programme of fixtures in the Premier League and English Football League should now go ahead as planned will be discussed at an emergency meeting tomorrow morning.

Robinson speaks about medical problem

Antonee Robinson, former Everton Academy player who was sold to Wigan Athletic last year, has been talking about a medical condition that scuppered a planned £10M move to AC Milan in January.

Ancelotti's backroom team confirmed

The names and roles of Everton's backroom team have now been finalised

U18s edged by Man Utd at Finch Farm

Everton Under-18s fell to a narrow 3-2 defeat against Manchester United at Finch Farm on Tuesday.

Sidibé hoping to secure permanent move to Everton

Djibril Sidibé has indicated his desire to stay at Everton beyond his current loan spell and appears to be encouraged by the signs he is getting from Carlo Ancelotti.

Clubs told to prepare to lock out fans over virus fears

The government sees no rationale for cancelling sporting events yet but Premier League clubs are being advised to plan for playing matches behind closed doors amid concerns over novel coronavirus.

Ancelotti suffers a rout on his return to Chelsea

Carlo Ancelotti was humiliated on his return to Stamford Bridge as Chelsea’s injury-hit side tore Everton apart in another stark illustration of how far off the Toffees are from challenging for the top four.

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• Matchday updates and discussion

U23s defeat Reading to reach last 8 of PL Cup

David Unsworth's U23s completed another key step in the defence of their Premier League Cup title, despatching Reading after a 2-1 win in Southport.

Anclelotti: Everything was wrong

Carlo Ancelotti took no positives from Everton’s drubbing at Chelsea this afternoon and appeared to take some responsibility of his own for a flawed setup that got taken apart by Frank Lampard’s improving team.

Richarlison up for fans' player of the month award

Everton star Richarlison has been shortlisted for the PFA Bristol Street Motors Player of the Month Award for February.

New structure and investment for Everton Women

Everton Women is to benefit from increased squad investment and a new leadership structure as the Club sets its sights on challenging for major honours.

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'Sorry for your loss'

Ed Bottomley, once of this parish, writes a beautiful piece where he looks back on one of the most difficult days of his life, and how even in our darkest moments, our passions and obsessions can provide moments of light.

Chelsea vs Everton

Everton are back in London to face down another away-day demon when they play Chelsea in a Sunday afternoon kick-off.

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Ancelotti targets top-four next season

Carlo Ancelotti is confident that it won’t take long to realise his ambition of leading Everton into the Champions League.

Calvert-Lewin commits his future to Everton with new deal

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has followed Mason Holgate in putting pen to paper on improved terms and a new five-year contract.

Ancelotti accepts FA charge

Carlo Ancelotti has accepted the charge of violating its code of conduct and paid an £8,000 fine following his confrontation with referee Chris Kavanagh last weekend.

Ancelotti keen to keep Baines for another year

Leighton Baines has been given a vote of confidence should he be thinking of extending his playing days with Carlo Ancelotti expressing the desire to offer him a new contract.

McCarthy says Coleman may be out for 4 to 6 weeks

The Republic of Ireland Manager, Mick McCarthy is quoted as saying he has been told that Seamus Coleman will be out of action for 4 to 6 weeks.

Cenk Tosun set to miss rest of the season with potentially serious knee injury

Cenk Tosun could miss the rest of the season after suffering a potentially serious injury.

Holgate signs new deal at Everton

Everton have secured Mason Holgate on an extended contract after the defender agreed to new terms with the club.

Knee injury could scupper Tosun's Palace hopes

Cenk Tosun might have played his last game of the season and could miss the European Championships after suffering what has been described as a "serious knee injury".

Video: Gomes on his fear, hard work and joyous return from horror injury

The midfielder has produced a video looking back on his recovery from the ankle fracture dislocation he suffered in November.

Ancelotti facing fine following FA censure

The Football Association have charged Carlo Ancelotti with misconduct after he confronted referee Chris Kavanagh over the controversial decision to strip Everton of a goal at the end of yesterday’s match against Manchester United.

Ancelotti irate as VAR denies Everton stoppage-time winner

Everton were held to a 1-1 draw in a game that ended in controversy and Carlo Ancelotti being shown a red card at the final whistle after the Blues were denied a dramatic injury-time goal.

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Ancelotti: I asked for an explanation

Carlo Ancelotti insists that he did not disrespect referee Chris Kavanagh after today’s controversial 1-1 draw with Manchester United when he was sent off by the official for dissent.

Gomes credits club doctor's quick actions following horrific ankle break

André Gomes says that the speed of his recovery from a fracture dislocation of his ankle could be down in large part to the actions of John Hollingsworth in the immediate aftermath of the incident.

Everton vs Manchester United

Everton play the second of four successive games against so-called “big six” clubs as Manchester United come to Goodison Park on Sunday.

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Schneiderlin out for two months after knee operation

Morgan Schneiderlin could be out of action for two months after requiring surgery on a knee injury that he sustained in last weekend's match against Arsenal.

Ancelotti: Zero chance of Holgate leaving Everton

Carlo Ancelotti has poured cold water on speculation that Mason Holgate is a summer transfer target for Manchester City.

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How Carlo Ancelotti has revolutionised Everton – and why they're now dark horses to get into Europe

Carlo Ancelotti's quiet revolution has breathed new life into the Merseyside club, with European football a definite possibility next season.

Date set for U23s' Premier League Cup tie

Everton Under-23s will play their 2nd round match in their defence of this season's Premier League Cup against Reading at the Pure Stadium in Haig Avenue, Southport on Sunday 8 March

Everton face potential club-versus-country issue over Richarlison

Everton are hoping to hold further talks with the Brazil Football Confederation over Richarlison’s involvement with that country’s national team over the summer.

Brands has clarified Unsworth’s role at Everton

David Unsworth has welcomed the adjustment to his responsibilities at Everton, saying that they allow him to fully focus on developing players within the Under-23s set-up.

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Why Jordan Pickford & Dominic Calvert-Lewin Should Not Be Anywhere Near England's Euro 2020 Squad

An obscure media piece likely to get the hackles up or, alternatively, garner the support of bemused Evertonians considering the limited skills of their star England players as selection for the 2020 Euros beckons.

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Everton Teenager Onyango Dreams of England, Kenya Call-Up

Kenyan football observers are excited by Everton's up-and-coming teenage midfelder, Tyler Onyango, who is already playing at Under-23 level despite being only 16 years old.

Arsenal expose defensive frailties as Everton are beaten again at The Emirates

Everton were left counting the cost of some slack defending at one end and missed chances at the other as they fell to familiar defeat at Arsenal.

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Ancelotti blames defensive lapses for defeat to Arsenal

Carlo Ancelotti expressed his dismay at how Everton’s defending prevented them from getting something out of today’s entertaining but ultimately painful game at The Emirates Stadium.

U18s secure massive win at Sunderland

Everton U18s secured a massive win 7-2 at Sunderland in the North division of their league, thanks to hat-tricks from Lewis Dobbin and Tom Cannon.

Speedo Mick gets hero's welcome at Land's End

“Speedo Mick”, the Everton fan who has gained national fame for the admirable charity effort he has undertaken over the past few weeks, has completed his 1,000-mile walk from John o’ Groats to Land’s End… in his “shreddies”!

Arsenal vs Everton

With the staggered winter break out the way, Everton are back in Premier League action with a trip to Arsenal

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Two more games picked for Sky coverage

Two more Premier League games in April will be covered by Sky Sports, making it six out of the next seven.

Jose Baxter joins Memphis team in USL

Former Everton player Jose Baxter has joined Memphis 901 FC, a club from Tennessee in the USL.

U23s win through last-minute Simms strike at Watford

Everton U23s came away from Watford with all the spoils thanks to a last-minute winner from Ellis Simms in their final group game of this season's Premier League Cup.

• Unsworth full of praise for Ellis Simms

Dowell out injured ''for a few weeks''

Kieran Dowell is facing a spell on the sidelines after aggravating an ankle injury playing on loan at Wigan Athletic

Planning Application now open for comments

Full details of the Planning Application submitted for Everton FC’s proposed new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock are going up online.

Everton select Laing O’Rourke to deliver new stadium

Everton have appointed Laing O’Rourke as ‘preferred contractor’ for the proposed stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.

Wenger plans reinterpretation of offside to end VAR controversy

Updated Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has proposed a re-write of the offside law as it pertains to VAR in the hope of bringing an end to controversial borderline decisions.

Ancelotti expects Gomes to be available to face Gunners

André Gomes is in line to complete his remarkable recovery from a potentially devastating fractured ankle when Everton travel to Arsenal on Sunday.

Ancelotti wants to have a close look at U23 talent

There are indications that Carlo Ancelotti wants to take a good look at new acquisition, Jarrad Branthwaite and other highly regarded U23 players as he continues to assess his squad.

U23s beat Derby County at Goodison Park

Everton U23s graced the hallowed turf of Goodison Park on Monday night with a well-contested win over Derby County in Premier League 2.

• Full Report in the Liverpool Echo

Gomes comes through practice game

André Gomes played for an hour in an 11-a-side match at Finch Farm this afternoon as he nears a complete comeback from a broken ankle.

SportPesa sponsorship will end this summer

Everton will end its sponsorship partnership with SportPesa at the end of the 2019-20 season, the club have announced.

Fans' Forum candidate argues for representation from beyond the British Isles

The Fans' Forum is in the final stages of electing four of its members and this year one of the nominees is based well outside of the British Isles in Chicago, USA. Tony Sampson hopes to forge a link between the club and its international supporters clubs.

• Tony Sampson interview with Royal Blue Mersey

U18s come unstuck at Derby County

Everton Under-18s fell to a 4-1 defeat at Derby County on Saturday.

Coleman: Europe would be a bonus but we have to go for it

The club captain says that Everton have their sights on possibly qualifying for Europe since the significant uptick in their form since early December.

• Man City banned from Europe

Everton in the Community Launch Spellow Brick Lane

[Link fixed] Everton in the Community is offering you the chance to become a permanent part of The People’s Place whilst helping to support those with poor mental health and be recognised in Everton in the Community’s ‘Spellow Brick Lane’.

U23s seal big win at Plymouth in PL Cup

After seeing an early penalty saved, Everton U23s went on to secure a big win in Group B of the Premier League Cup down on the South Coast

Pickford: Criticism hurts but I just get on with it

Jordan Pickford has reacted to the criticism he feels England players get, admitting that while it pisses him off he is learning to live with it.

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Carlo Ancelotti: What difference has the Italian made since taking over at Everton?

The mainstream media are starting to notice the Italian renaissance happening at Everton since the iconic manager took over the reins.

Ancelotti: Europe is the target

Carlo Ancelotti says that his Everton side have now elevated themselves to a position where talk of European qualification is realistic.

Richarlison magic proves decisive as Carlo's men win again

Everton extended their unbeaten run to five games and enhanced their prospects of qualifying for Europe with a win over Palace that was harder-fought than the scoreline suggests.

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Everton vs Crystal Palace

Everton are back at home this weekend for the visit of Crystal Palace in an early kick-off that affords them the opportunity to vault themselves into the conversation around European qualification.

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Gbamin undergoes further surgery

Everton are still hopeful that Jean-Philippe Gbamin will play again before the end of the season after he had another operation on his troublesome thigh.

Mina: We have the tools at Everton to be successful

Yerry Mina says that he and his team-mates must not only work towards success but they need to achieve it as well as he speaks of Carlo Ancelotti’s early impact on the squad.

Historic WSL derby called off

Everton's famous old stadium was to host its first ever Barclays FA Women's Super League Merseyside derby last weekend.

Feeney injured in first game for Tranmere

Everton are concerned that Under-23s defender Morgan Feeney will miss the rest of the season after he suffered what appears to be a serious hamstring injury.

Walcott plays up importance of togetherness at Everton

Theo Walcott has spoken of the improved morale at Everton thanks to the influence of new manager, Carlo Ancelotti, and an impressive uptick in form since Marco Silva’s dismissal two months ago.

Everton to add Megafon signage to Goodison's exterior

Two lighted signs featuring the logo of one of Everton's matchday sponsors, Megafon, are being added to the side of the stands at Goodison Park.

Walcott grabs dramatic late winner for 10-man Toffees

Everton produced an impressive comeback to recover from going 2-0 down and beat Watford despite playing the last 20-odd minutes with 10 men at Vicarage Road.

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Watford vs Everton

Carlo Ancelotti has been buoyed by the return to fitness of Richarlison, Sigurdsson and Iwobi ahead of this weekend's trip to Watford in the Premier League.

Lössl rejoins Huddersfield

The January transfer window closed at 11pm this evening but very little happened at Everton with three players leaving on loan.

Gbamin facing further surgery on problem thigh

Jean-Philippe Gbamin has suffered a fresh setback in his recovery from a serious quadriceps injury and is set to undergo another operation.

U18s hold out for strong Baggies win

Everton Under-18s hold out for an impressive 2-1 victory away to West Brom in the U18 Premier League.

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“When Carlo Ancelotti says something, the players jump to attention and so do I”

Paul Joyce interviews Duncan Ferguson, a first-team coach whose role is no longer a mystery and who now gets the honour and privilege of working with and learning under one of the best managers in the game.

Everton secure Gibson to new deal

Lewis Gibson has committed to a new 2½-year contract at Everton and made a loan move to Fleetwood Town for the remainder of the season.

U23s crumble at Man City

Everton U23s came unstuck at the Academy Stadium in Manchester tonight, falling 4-1 to their City counterparts in this Premier League 2 match-up.

Duke of Cambridge praises Everton In The Community's mental health work

Everton in the Community welcomed The Duke of Cambridge to Liverpool 4 on Thursday as he visited The People’s Hub as part of the Heads Up campaign and praised the charity for taking the lead in tackling the stigma around mental health and going above and beyond with its innovative delivery.

Doubts cast over Barcelona offer for Richarlison

Everton have reportedly rejected an offer of €100m from Spanish giants Barcelona for their Brazilian star Richarlison.

Feeney joins Tranmere on loan

Everton Under-23s defender Morgan Feeney has secured a move to Tranmere Rovers until the end of the season.

Gomes back in first-team training

André Gomes has resumed training with Everton's first-team squad just 86 days after suffering a horrendous fracture dislocation of his ankle.

Everton U18s lose in Liverpool Senior Cup

Everton Under-18s fell to a 2-0 loss to City of Liverpool in Tuesday night's Liverpool Senior Cup quarterfinal clash in Bootle.

Evans completes Bundesliga move

Updated Everton Under-23s midfielder Antony Evans has joined SC Paderborn in a permanent transfer.

Ancelotti on forming relationships and setting expectations

Carlo Ancelotti has been talking about his early priorities as Everton boss as he continues to get to grips with his new surroundings at Finch Farm.

U23s thrashed by Swansea City

Everton Under-23s exited the Premier League International Cup following a 4-0 defeat to Swansea City at USM Finch Farm.

U18s drop out of the Premier League Cup

Everton Under-18s lost 3-2 in extra-time to narrowly lose Saturday's Premier League Cup quarter-final at Reading.

Tyrer delighted to sign pro forms at Everton

Everton Under-23s goalkeeper Harry Tyrer has signed his first professional contract with the club.

Everton U23s draw with Chelsea

Everton Under-23s hosted Premier League 2 leaders Chelsea in Southport this evening and played out a 2-2 draw.

New dates for live TV games

Two more of Everton's upcoming fixtures have been moved for TV coverage by Sky Sports, with the Goodison derby moving to a Monday evening.

Meis exploring salvaged plastics option for Bramley-Moore seating

Dan Meis, the architect leading the design of Everton's proposed new ground, says that he and his firm will be looking into the feasibility of using recycled plastics for the stadium's seats.

Ancelotti disappointed but pleased with overall display against Newcastle

Carlo Ancelotti feels that Everton were harshly punished for their lack of focus in yesterday’s match against Newcastle while Dominic Calvert-Lewin has admitted that the stoppage-time collapse just shouldn't happen.

Everton's complacency punished as they toss away routine victory

Everton collapsed in horrendous fashion in second-half stoppage time and gave up a comfortable 2-0 lead as Florian Lejeune plundered two late goals for Newcastle.

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Everton vs Newcastle United

Everton are back in action just three days after travelling to the Capital to face West Ham as Newcastle United come to town.

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Ancelotti pours cold water on transfer speculation

Carlo Ancelotti has rejected talk that Everton are interested in signing Emre Can from Juventus this month, insisting again that there is nothing to the links made in the media between various players and the Toffees.

Graeme Sharp named Everton Players’ Life President

Everton have announced that striking legend Graeme Sharp has been made the club’s Players’ Life President.

Disjointed Blues have to settle for a point

Everton had Jordan Pickford to thank at one end and their attacking failings to blame at the other as they were held to frustrating draw at the London Stadium.

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Everton U18s draw with Man City

Everton U18s drew 1-1 with their Manchester City counterparts at Finch Farm today.

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Andy van der Meyde – A Career Burnt by Sadness and Temptation

The wasted career of one Andy van der Meyde is put under the spotlight in this 'long read' at the Punditfeed website.

Under-23s beat Fulham in Premier League Cup

Everton Under-23s held off a late challenge from Fulham in a top-of-the-group Premier League Cup clash at Southport to grab a victory that takes them top of Group B.

Richarlison and Sigurdsson ruled out of Hammers clash

Everton will be without Gylfi Sigurdsson and joint-leading scorer Richarlison when they travel to West Ham tomorrow after both picked up injuries.

West Ham United vs Everton

Everton make their first trip back to the Capital since the opening day of the season to take on West Ham at the London Stadium this weekend

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Ancelotti loving his introduction to the Blues

Carlo Ancelotti used the occasion of his first Annual General Meeting to express to Everton’s shareholders how much he has enjoyed his first few weeks at the club.

Everton report reduced debt but record losses

Everton have announced flat revenue, significant reduction in net debt but losses of £111.8m for an extended financial year ending June 2019 at this evening's AGM.

USM purchase naming rights option for Bramley-Moore Dock

USM Holdings, the company part-owned by Everton owner Farhad Moshiri's long-time business partner, Alisher Usmanov, have taken up a naming rights option for the club's proposed new stadium.

Brands re-elected to Everton's Board

Marcel Brands has been re-elected to Everton's Board of Directors despite a challenge from a formerly prominent shareholder at this evening's AGM.

Everton remain among world's richest clubs by revenue

Everton have kept their place in the top 20 of the Deloitte Football Money League based on top-line financial performance in 2018-19.

Everton 2020-21 Season Ticket renewal window now open

Everton Season Ticket Members can guarantee their seat at Goodison Park for the 2020-21 campaign when the Club’s Season Ticket renewals window opens at 8am on Tuesday 14 January.

Charsley released from U23s again

Harry Charsley has been released by Everton, six months after he was welcomed back to the club on a short-term deal.

Blues announce capture of Branthwaite for U23s

Everton have completed the signing of highly-regarded young centre-half Jarrad Branthwaite from Carlisle United.

Everton U23s draw with Arsenal

Everton Under-23s played out an entertaining 3-3 draw with Arsenal at Southport tonight.

Everton cling on to record another narrow win

Everton survived an unnecessarily nervy final 10 minutes to hold out for their third win in four Premier League games thanks to Richarlison’s fine goal.

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U18s beat Boro thanks to Quirk goal

Everton resumed their U18 Premier League campaign at Finch Farm on Saturday with a narrow win over Middlesbrough.

Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Everton turn their focus back to the Premier League and making a concerted push for the top six over the remaining 17 games of the campaign, starting with the visit of the Seagulls.

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Tosun joins Palace until the summer

Everton have loaned Cenk Tosun to Crystal Palace for the remainder of the season.

Ancelotti not ruling out incoming transfers

Carlo Ancelotti says that if the opportunity to strengthen Everton’s squad presents itself this month, the club will consider it.

Ancelotti: No disputes following cup defeat

Carlo Ancelotti has denied reports of dressing-room tension following Sunday’s humiliating defeat to Liverpool in the FA Cup and he stressed the need for the fans’ support at Goodison Park tomorrow.

McBride takes USA role

Former Everton striker, Brian McBride, has been appointed General Manager of the United States international team.

Dobbin proud to sign pro forms with Everton

Lewis Dobbin has become the latest of Everton's Under-18s side to sign his first professional contract with the club.

Brands calms fans while players reject Ferguson criticism

Marcel Brands spoke with angry fans at Finch Farm yesterday while accounts from the dressing room at Anfield suggest some senior team members hit back at the notion they didn't try against Liverpool.

Virginia back at Finch Farm

Everton have recalled goalkeeper Joao Virginia from his season-long loan at Reading.

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What is Everton?

There are some factual inaccuracies in this humourous dissection of what it is to support this maddening football club of ours over at Joe.co.uk.

U23s draw at Southampton

Everton Under-23s drew 1-1 at Southampton on Monday night.

Sigurdsson: Cup derby result was disappointing

Gylfi Sigurdsson has blamed missed first-half chances for Everton’s embarrassing cup exit to a hugely under-strength Liverpool team yesterday.

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The Toffees don't just need strengthening in a few positions – they need to start the whole project again from scratch

Seb Stafford-Bloor delivers a withering assessment of Everton and their senior players in particular, arguing for a complete rebuild at Goodison Park following the Blues' humiliation at the hands of Liverpool's kids yesterday.

Connolly moves to Fleetwood

Callum Connolly's latest loan destination is Fleetwood Town who have signed the defender until the end of the season.

Talks with Gibson continue as suitors gather

Everton's attempts to keep Lewis Gibson at the club are continuing with further negotiations with the young defender who is out of contract this summer.

Everton hit new derby low with shocking defeat to young reds side

Everton were handed an FA Cup third-round gift by Jürgen Klopp’s much-changed team selection but squandered it with a dreadful display at Anfield that saw them deservedly dumped out by yet another Anfield derby defeat.

• Full match report: A disgrace to the shirt
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Everton expected to announce record losses

Reports suggest that Everton are preparing to announce the biggest losses in their history and which are expected to limit Carlo Ancelotti's transfer budget this month.

Liverpool vs Everton

A month after going down to the defeat that proved to be the final nail in the proverbial coffin of Marco Silva’s tenure, Everton are back at Anfield in the FA Cup

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Usmanov ponders greater involvement at Everton

Billionaire Uzbek businessman Alisher Usmanov says that he is considering increasing his investment in Everton, including the possibility of buying naming rights in the club's new stadium.

Dowell makes Wigan switch

Kieran Dowell has had his loan spell at Derby County cut short so he can join Wigan Athletic until the end of the season.

Li Tie takes China reins

Former Everton midfielder Li Tie has been appointed as the new manager of the Chinese national team.

Jaded Blues beaten comfortably by Man City

Carlo Ancelotti tasted defeat for the first time as Everton manager as his tired-looking charges succumbed to the reigning champions at the Etihad Stadium.

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Manchester City vs Everton

Everton kick off 2020 at the home of the reigning Premier League champions with Carlo Ancelotti hoping to engineer the Blues’ first win at the Etihad Stadium since 2010.

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Ancelotti pleased with team confidence and spirit

Carlo Ancelotti says his team's test against defending Premier League champions Manchester City will be a good indication of where Everton stand now that things have stabilised since Marco Silva's departure four weeks ago.

Calvert-Lewin vows to keep working

Dominic Calvert-Lewin isn't resting on his laurels and is keen to build on his recent uptick in goalscoring form under new Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti.

Ancelotti secures second win with Calvert-Lewin brace

Everton won for the second time in two days as Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored a goal in each half to inflict Newcastle's first home defeat since August.

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Newcastle United vs Everton

Everton make the trip up to the northeast to take on Newcastle Utd in what will be Carlo Ancelotti's second game in charge and the Blues' last fixture of 2019.

• Live Forum

Ancelotti hails great spirit but notes room for improvement

Carlo Ancelotti says that he was pleased with the way his side reasserted themselves after having their lead wiped out by Newcastle as they engineered a 2-1 win at St James’ Park to finish 2019 with back-to-back victories.

Everton vs Burnley

Carlo Ancelotti takes charge of his first match as Everton’s manager with Burnley the visitors to Goodison Park in this Boxing Day clash

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Calvert-Lewin makes late breakthrough to hand Ancelotti debut win

Everton found a vital moment of quality and scratched out a narrow 1-0 victory to mark Carlo Ancelotti’s first match in charge at Goodison Park.

• Full match report
• Matchday updates and discussion

Ancelotti talks of his short-term goals and long-term ambitions for Everton

Carlo Ancelotti held his first press conference as manager of Everton at Goodison Park this morning and he spoke of what drew him to take the role and what his plans are, both in the immediate term but also for the future

Moshiri hopes Ancelotti's experience can succeed where previous coaches have failed

Farhad Moshiri has described the Everton project as the one of the most difficult jobs in football but he is hopeful that in Carlo Ancelotti, the club have hired a manager who can meet the demands

Ferguson rewarded with assistant role under Ancelotti

Duncan Fergusons successful stint as caretaker manager has earned him a place on Carlo Ancelotti’s staff at Everton.

Everton reveal new stadium images ahead of planning application

The club have revealed some of the final images to be submitted as part of the planning application for the proposed stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock today.

Ancelotti to Everton’s fans: Stay together while we work towards success

Carlo Ancelotti says that with the support and patience of Everton’s fans, he will do his best to realise the dream of bringing success back to Goodison Park.

Tired Blues slog to goalless draw with Gunners

Everton and Arsenal battled out 90 minutes of poor-quality fare in front of their respective new managers who were watching on from the stands.

• Full match report
• Matchday updates and discussion

Ancelotti signs on as Everton boss

Everton have confirmed Carlo Ancelotti as the club’s new manager following Marco Silva’s dismissal from the role on 6th December and the Italian’s departure from Napoli.

U23 Blues bested by Porto despite Evans brace

Everton Under-23s lost 3-2 versus Porto in their PL International Cup clash at USM Finch Farm on Friday evening.

Everton vs Arsenal

Everton play the second of three successive home games when they face Arsenal tomorrow in a fixture that comes quickly on the heels of an intense cup quarter-final on Wednesday evening.

• Live Forum

Everton Advent Calendar gives supporters the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime prizes

Everton have been giving supporters the chance to win a different money-can’t-buy prize every day in the lead up to Christmas as part of the club’s festive campaign.

Baines's beauty in vain as Blues exit cup on penalties

Everton fell at the quarter-final stage of the Carabao Cup as a stirring second-half comeback was rendered fruitless in heartbreaking fashion by defeat on penalties.

• Matchday updates and discussion
• 'Just so... Everton'

Everton vs Leicester City

Everton host Leicester City this evening with a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals on the line in what could, if reports are true, be Duncan Ferguson's last match in temporary charge.

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Ancelotti deal reportedly imminent

Carlo Ancelotti could be unveiled as Everton's new manager before the end of the week with more and more media outlets reporting that a deal has been agreed in principle for the Italian to take over from Marco Silva.

Everton play down Ancelotti speculation

Everton have moved to dampen rampant speculation that Carlo Ancelotti has committed to become the club's next manager this week.

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Max Thompson leaves Everton after just 18 months

Max Thompson, a young forward who has played only a handful of games for the Under-18s this season and last, has left the club to join Burnley.

U23s beat Wolves with late winner

Everton U23s take on Wolves at The Pure Stadium in Southport on Monday. Kick-off is 11 am.

Patched-up Blues claim a point at Old Trafford

Everton’s injury-hit team came within a quarter of an hour of pulling off an unlikely victory on Manchester United’s home turf but held on for a deserved draw.

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U18s come back to beat Newcastle

Everton Under-18s completed a well-deserved 3-1 victory over Newcastle United after going behind at USM Finch Farm on Saturday.

Manchester United vs Everton

Everton have more injury headaches as Duncan Ferguson prepares for his second match in charge with Sunday’s trip to Old Trafford.

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Everton announce date of planning application submission

Everton will submit a planning application for their proposed 52,000-seat stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock on Monday, December 23.

Ferguson keeps the reins for Man Utd clash

Everton have confirmed that Duncan Ferguson will be in charge for Sunday's trip to Old Trafford.

Pereira out of the running for Everton post

Vitor Pereira has taken himself out of contention for the vacant Everton manager's role amid speculation he was the favourite to succeed Marco Silva.

Foxes too good for Unsworth's U23s

Everton Under-23s fell to a 2-1 defeat against Leicester City at Holmes Park on Monday night.

Key decisions to be made by Everton ahead of festive fixtures

Everton travel to face Manchester United on Sunday eager to build on last weekend’s thrilling 3-1 victory over Chelsea.

Ferguson inspires barnstorming display to slay Chelsea

Everton produced a full-blooded, high-octane performance for caretaker boss Duncan Ferguson to claim three precious points against Chelsea at a raucous Goodison Park.

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Win a pair of Carabao Cup tickets to Everton vs Leicester City courtesy of Carabao Energy Drink

Carabao Energy Drink teamed up with ToffeeWeb to give seven lucky Everton fans the chance to win a pair of tickets to Everton vs Leicester City on Wednesday 18th December.

Ferguson not looking beyond 'unbelievable' first win as caretaker manager

Duncan Ferguson was revelling in what he described as an “incredible experience” following Everton’s pulsating 3-1 win over Chelsea at a bouncing Goodison Park today.

AGM date set for mid-January

Everton have announced that the annual general meeting of shareholders will take place on Tuesday 14 January 2020 at 6pm at Liverpool’s Philharmonic Hall.

Everton vs Chelsea

Everton begin life without Marco Silva with a difficult assignment against Chelsea and Duncan Ferguson in the dugout as caretaker manager.

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'Proud' Ferguson stresses all focus is on Chelsea game

Updated Duncan Ferguson says he never hesitated when the club asked him to step in as caretaker manager following the sacking of Marco Silva yesterday.

Everton move to arrest slide by firing Silva

Everton have sacked Marco Silva as manager 18 months into his three-year contract following a dreadful run of form that has seen the club lose eight of their last 11 league matches.

Silva signs off with words of thanks to Everton

A number of Everton's squad took to social media this evening to thank Marco Silva for his time at Everton.

Moshiri at Finch Farm to hold Silva talks

Everton's owner Farhad Moshiri traveled to the club's Finch Farm training complex today where an imminent decision is expected regarding the future of Marco Silva.

BBC to carry cup derby live

Everton's FA Cup Third Round tie at Anfield will be broadcast live on BBC One on Sunday 5th January.

U18s dumped out of FA Youth Cup by Derby County

Everton U18s traveled to Pride Park tonight to face Derby County in the 3rd round of the FA Youth Cup.

Defensive debacle at Anfield leaves Everton in the relegation zone

Everton suffered yet another defeat on the turf of the old enemy across Stanley Park as they were ripped apart in a harrowing first half and eventually killed off late in the second

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Liverpool vs Everton

Everton go into the 234th Merseyside derby looking to find an unexpected spark to lift their ailing Premier League campaign as uncertainty over Marco Silva’s future continues to be the dominant talking point.

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Everton players show support for city foodbank

Everton stars Alex Iwobi and Moise Kean have learned about the incredible impact of the Fans Supporting Foodbanks initiative — and the generosity of Evertonians — by helping out at a Liverpool centre that supports more than 250 people with emergency food parcels each week.

Everton confirm new Richarlison deal

Richarlison has committed himself to Everton until the end of the 2023-24 season after putting pen to paper on a new five-year deal with the club.

Sidibe: We cannot wait to take on Liverpool

Djibril Sidibé says that far from fearing Wednesday’s Merseyside derby against Liverpool, he is relishing going toe-to-toe with the Premier League leaders.

Silva confident Everton’s luck will change

Marco Silva has called on his players to keep their heads up and Gylfi Sigurdsson says the team needs to stick together as Everton’s tough sequence of fixtures continues with their visit to Anfield on Wednesday.

Everton freeze season ticket prices for another season

Everton have again frozen prices on all season tickets for next season, the fifth consecutive year that the cost of going to Goodison Park has remained unchanged.

U23s best Watford in Premier League Cup

Antony Evans scored twice in Everton’s 3-0 Premier League Cup victory over Watford at Southport on Monday night. Evans found the net in the second half with a fine header and a fantastic free-kick after Matthew Foulds had fired home the opener.

Everton manager under the cosh ahead of Liverpool test

Everton make the short trip to Anfield on Wednesday aiming to derail Liverpool’s relentless march to what could be their first ever Premier League title success.

Everton draw Liverpool in the FA Cup

Everton have been drawn to play Liverpool at Anfield in the third round of the FA Cup.

Spirited Blues dealt another hammer blow at the death

Everton fell to their eighth defeat of the season but it came in cruel circumstances in stoppage time at the King Power Stadium when Kelechi Iheanacho’s goal was eventually ruled as legitimate by VAR.

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Under-18s hammered at Stoke

Everton Under-18s fell to a 5-1 defeat against Stoke City at Clayton Wood on Saturday.

Leicester City vs Everton

Everton begin their most testing run of the season this weekend when they take an injury-ravaged side to Leicester with Marco Silva in a precarious position despite a show of unity from Marcel Brands.

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Pickford: You never want to see your manager sacked

Jordan Pickford has stated his faith in Marco Silva backed Everton to get out of their current “sticky patch”.

Brands preaches unity and pledges improvement

Marcel Brands has broken the silence from Everton since last Saturday’s dismal 2-0 defeat to Norwich by stressing that the club is united in its determination to improve the current situation.

Silva: Norwich result was tough but we have to be strong

Marco Silva has addressed the fevered speculation about this future by insisting that he has not been given an ultimatum by the Board and he is focusing only on matters he can control.

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Time for Marcel Brands to prove he can lead Everton forward

While Marco Silva squirms in an unforgiving spotlight, Everton’s continued struggle brings the input of Marcel Brands, who arrived from PSV Eindhoven, under scrutiny. Especially as he is central to what happens next at a club unravelling at the seams once more.

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Everton are a mystery - that is not a compliment with Marco Silva on the brink of the axe

At Hull City and Watford, Marco Silva achieved initial success before tailing off. At Goodison, in his biggest job in England, he hasn't even managed the first part before the rot set in. So, what happens now at Everton?

Emotional André Gomes reads fans' letters

Since André Gomes suffered his ankle injury, Everton have been inundated with messages of support from around the world. To show him the love he has received from Evertonians and the wider football community, the club sat him down recently to present him with everything he has been sent so far...

Silva to remain in charge for Leicester game

Marco Silva will still be Everton manager when the team travels to the King Power Stadium on Sunday according to media reports.

U21s hammered by Fleetwood at Goodison Park

Everton Under-21s were beaten heavily by Fleetwood Town in the last 32 of the Leasing.com Trophy at Goodison Park tonight.

Silva: I believe I can win fans back

Marco Silva says he is focused on Everton’s next game against Leicester as he seeks to win back the fans’ faith following the latest damaging defeat, this time to Norwich City.

U18s well beaten by young Canaries

Everton Under-18s lost their last Premier League Cup Group C fixture by a score of 0-3 against Norwich City at Finch Farm on Saturday.

Silva's Everton reach new nadir with embarrassing defeat to Norwich

Everton collapsed to another damaging defeat on the back of a horrendous showing as bottom club Norwich recorded their first away win of the season.

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Silva: We didn't deserve to win

Marco Silva said he was disappointed with his team’s performance during today’s awful 2-0 defeat to Norwich but insists he isn’t thinking about the threat to his job with seven defeats now in 13 Premier League games.

Everton vs Norwich City

With the final international break of the calendar year out of the way, Everton return to Premier League action this weekend with the visit of the division's bottom club, Norwich City.

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Under-23s beaten by Tottenham

Everton's second string were in action against Spurs at the Pure Stadium this evening but went down to a 3-1 defeat.

Norwich game could come too soon for Bernard and Delph

Marco Silva says that the club’s medical staff will continue to assess the fitness of Bernard and Fabian Delph this week as the pair recover from their respective injuries.

Kean bags two for Italy U21s

Moise Kean scored a confidence-boosting brace for Italy U21s as they hammered Armenia U21s 6-0.

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Michael Branch interview: I saw Goodison from prison van and thought: where did it all go wrong?

Paul Joyce talks to the former Everton striker on the collapse of his career, his time in prison for drug trafficking, and the way in which he is painstakingly rebuilding his life as a counsellor with Everton in the Community.

Digne hopes thriving at Everton will carry him to Euro2020

Lucas Digne says that he feels he is most suited to the Premier League after spells in his native France, Italy and Spain.

Everton Women edge historic derby

Everton Women have achieved what the men's team hasn't managed in two decades by winning at Anfield today.

Kean’s father weighs in amid speculation over return to Italy

Updated Moise Kean has not taken kindly to comments attributed to his father who branded the 19-year-old’s move to Everton a mistake and suggested that he return to Serie A for the sake of his career.

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“People think football was invented in 1992, but my '85 Everton team could pass with the best of today”

"Reviewing the footage of our passing really made me think, ‘S**t, we were good, weren’t we’?" Neville Southall waxes lyrical about the mid-80s side that was poised to take Europe by storm before the Heysel ban intervened.

Second consultation shows huge support for Everton's stadium plans

Everton have revealed the results of their second public consultation into the proposed new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock and outline proposals for a community-led legacy project at the club’s current home at Goodison Park.

Kean's absence from Saints game due to disciplinary action

Moise Kean was dropped from the squad to face Southampton last Saturday because he breached club rules, it has been revealed.

U23s held by Plymouth Argyle

The Everton U23s played out a 1-1 draw with Plymouth Argyle in the Premier League Cup at Southport this afternoon.

Richarlison secures precious away win at struggling Saints

Everton won away from home for the first time since March as Richarlison got Marco Silva’s side over a line against a woeful Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium.

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Cannon scores two for Everton U18s

Everton U18s secured a solid win over Blackburn Rovers at Finch Farm on Saturday morning.

Southampton vs Everton

Everton make the long trek down to the south coast for the third time this season as they take on fellow strugglers Southampton.

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Premier League: Brighton penalty decision was wrong

In a revelation that will come as no consolation to Everton, the League officials have admitted privately that the penalty awarded by VAR against Michael Keane at the Amex stadium a fortnight ago should not have been given.

Silva: We will fight on

Marco Silva has called and his players to show strength in the face of adversity in the form of injuries to key players and baffling refereeing decisions.

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Is Marco Silva mis-using Moise Kean?

It’s looking like another season of disappointment on the blue half of Merseyside and arguably the biggest casualty so far is Moise Kean.

Richarlison encouraged by Silva to stay on his feet

Marco Silva says that he and his coaching staff are working with Richarlison to deal with the rigours of the Premier League and ensure that he tries to stay on his feet.

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Gomes thanks Blues for 'unconditional support'

André Gomes has thanked the Everton community for its support this week as he begins his recovery from the fracture dislocation of his ankle he sustained on Sunday.

U21s held by Crewe in EFL Trophy

Everton's Under-21s played out a 2-2 against Crewe this evening in the Leasing.com Trophy, booking their place in the next round.

Son red card rescinded by FA

The Football Association have upheld an appeal by Tottenham Hotspur and rescinded the straight red card awarded to Son Hueng-min for the tackle on André Gomes that led to the Portuguese breaking his ankle in Sunday's match at Goodison Park.

Gomes expected to make a full recovery following surgery

Updated André Gomes underwent surgery on his injured leg on Monday after tests revealed he sustained a fracture dislocation to his right ankle during the 1-1 draw with Tottenham.

Blues to invest in Grassroots Football Development Fund

Everton will help deliver a significant cash injection into grassroots football in the Liverpool City Region over the next three years.

Unsatisfying draw over-shadowed by Gomes's horror injury

Cenk Tosun rescued a point for Everton in stoppage time but a result that may provide a further reprieve for Marco Silva was marred by a sickening injury to André Gomes.

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Tosun: Everybody is so sad for Gomes

Cenk Tosun has described how he tried to comfort André Gomes after his team-mate was left with a broken ankle following a reckless tackle by Tottenham’s Son Hueng-min in the 1-1 draw at Goodison Park today.

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Dominic Calvert-Lewin personifies Everton's purgatory – is it player's or manager's fault?

JJ Bull writes: “At 22-years-old, Dominic Calvert-Lewin can, and most likely will, improve, but his grand total of three goals in eight games (six in 35 last season) isn’t that of a lethal finisher and just like Everton, it’s not clear exactly what he’s best at. In a way, he perfectly personifies the purgatory that Everton find themselves trapped in.”

Blues U23s suffer late loss in mini-derby

Everton U23s lost to Liverpool at their academy this afternoon.

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'You are tested by the Lord... now I feel good about myself'

"After a tricky start to life at Everton, now Yerry Mina is hitting all the right notes," writes Dominic King.

Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur

Everton look to build on Tuesday’s win over Watford in the Carabao Cup when they take on Spurs at Goodison Park this weekend

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Everton drawn against Leicester in last eight

Everton were handed another home tie in the draw for the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup after being paired with Leicester City.

New official Supporters’ Club will ensure Evertonians serving in UK Armed Forces stay close to the club

Everton’s Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur this Sunday marks the Blues' official Remembrance fixture – and the first public engagement of a new Supporters’ Club for serving military personnel.

Blues launch environmental awareness campaign

Everton have launched a new campaign to raise environmental awareness and explore new ways to make a positive impact on the planet.

Everton U23s draw 1-1 with PSV

Everton U23s took on PSV U23s in the Premier League International Cup on Wednesday night. The match kicked off at 7pm at Haig Avenue in Southport and finished in a 1-1 draw.

Everton U18s out of Lancashire Senior Cup

Everton started well in this Lancashire Senior Cup Quarterfinal, with Hughes testing ex-Everton trainee Joe Hilton early on, the Rovers ‘keeper forced to tip over the midfielder's dipping free-kick inside the opening minute of the encounter.

Blues' quality finally tells against Watford

Everton are into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after eventually prevailing against struggling Watford thanks to Mason Holgate’s breakthrough 18 minutes from time.

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Everton vs Watford

Everton look to the Carabao Cup again this evening to lift them out of their Premier League doldrums as Watford come to Goodison Park.

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Holgate: We're 100% behind the manager

Mason Holgate has voiced his support for beleaguered Everton boss Marco Silva and cites the last two performances as evidence that things will improve under the Portuguese.

Bernard suffers knee ligament injury

Everton's attacking midfield star Bernard has been diagnosed with a grade 2 medial knee ligament injury, the club have announced.

Kenwright offered £1m to help save Bury

Bill Kenwright tried to help save Bury from expulsion from the Football League by offering the stricken club £1m of his own money but was foiled by financial regulations.

Silva baffled by VAR inconsistencies

Marco Silva revealed his frustration with the Video Assistant Referee decision that helped cancel out his side’s lead yesterday at Brighton

VAR travesty triggers more away-day pain for Everton

Everton fell to their sixth defeat in nine games after a hugely controversial decision by Video Assistant Referee Lee Mason spurred Brighton to a 3-2 victory courtesy of Lucas Digne’s own goal

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U18s edge Fulham in seven-goal thriller

Everton U18s came back from a tough 3-1 deficit, turning the game around in the final minute, thanks to a goal from Bobby Carroll to win this Group C Premier League Cup clash at Motspur Park.

Everton U23s vs Chelsea — Postponed

Everton U23s were all set to take on Chelsea in Southport, but the game has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

Schneiderlin challenges ‘negative’ tag

Morgan Schneiderlin has moved to address what he feels are some misconceptions about his role in the Everton side.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton

Everton travel to the south coast this weekend for a clash with Brighton that will be intriguing in the wake of the Blues’ 2-0 victory over West Ham last Saturday.

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High praise for Silva from Digne

Lucas Digne has hailed Marco Silva as one of the best coaches he has worked with and says that the Portuguese’s build-up to Saturday’s win over West Ham was “perfect”.

Garcia pens first Everton deal

U18s forward Rafael Garcia has signed a professional contract with Everton that ties him to the club until 2022.

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Goodison Park – where games for the people are still played

"The authentic football experience that characterised the 1950s, 60s and 70s is hard to find, but Everton’s Goodison Park encapsulates some of the endearing elements from a gentler, less commercially-driven era. Goodison is still something of an old fashioned football home that acts as a magnet for the local blue and white-scarved population."

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Silva’s gambles paid off in the biggest game of his time at Everton

Greg O'Keeffe analyses the demeanour of the man on whose shoulders so much pressure had built prior to Saturday's win over West Ham at Goodison Park.

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Dutch pundit's bizarre rant at Marcel Brands

The Echo are carrying a bizarre attack on Marcel Brands and his transfer record from a relatively unknown Dutch pundit, former international for the Netherlands, Wim Kieft. The issue, however, seems to be about PSV players picked by Brands who didn't make the grade.

Silva: I was calm before Hammers win

Marco Silva says that he wasn’t concerned in the run-up to Saturday’s win over West Ham United that arrested a four-match losing streak and lifted Everton out of the relegation zone.

Everton relieve pressure on Silva with gutsy win over West Ham

Everton handed Marco Silva a massive victory over West Ham as the Portuguese’s changes and a renewed hunger bore fruit in a 2-0 win at Goodison Park.

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Silva not thinking about losing his job

Marco Silva says that concerns over losing his job aren’t on his mind as he prepares for the visit of West Ham this afternoon, a match he himself labelled as ”must-win”.

U18s secure fine win away at Wolves

Everton Under-18s stormed to a 3-0 victory at Wolves on Saturday. Lewis Dobbin's second-half double secured a comprehensive victory in the Midlands after Bobby Carroll's 17th-minute strike gave Everton a strong platform on which to build.

U23s go behind after fine strike by Ellis Simms

Everton Under-23s, previously undefeated in Premier League 2, were beaten 4-1 at Derby County on Friday night.

Winter fixtures rescheduled

Six of Everton's games in November, December and January have been moved to accommodate live broadcast.

Everton dedicate Hammers fixture to Children in Need

Everton’s fixture against West Ham United tomorrow is being dedicated to BBC Children in Need to raise awareness and funds for the national charity.

Dyson forced to retire at just 23

Everton academy graduate and former Under-23s striker Calum Dyson has had to hang up his boots prematurely due an irreparable ankle injury.

Gbamin return delayed by a further 3 months

Everton will be without Jean-Philippe Gbamin until the New Year after the Ivorian midfielder was forced to undergo surgery on his right quadriceps.

Coleman sent off again as Irish lose to Swiss

Seamus Coleman saw red for two bookable offences for the second time in the space of 10 days in Ireland's 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in Geneva.

Moise Kean a finalist on Goldenboy list

Everton's Moise Kean has been named in the final shortlist for this year's Golden Boy award.

Keane struggles as England lose to Czech Republic

Michael Keane and Jordan Pickford were on duty for England tonight in Euro 2020 qualifying but ended up on the wrong end of a 2-1 score line in Prague.

Silva laments travel toll on Richarlison

Marco Silva has spoken of the strain that Richarlison’s international commitments place on the Brazilian and how they have affected his form in the early part of the season.

Howard named as Everton ambassador in the USA

Everton have announced that Tim Howard will be the club’s first International Ambassador in the United States of America.

Delph withdraws from England squad

Fabian Delph has been forced to pull out of the England squad with a hamstring strain sustained in the defeat to Burnley on Saturday.

Sidibé drafted into France squad

Djibril Sidibé has been recalled to the French national side after Leo Dubois was forced to withdraw through injury.

Silva: I’m not worried

Marco Silva says that while neither he nor his players are happy with recent results or Everton’s position in the table, he isn’t concerned about his ability to rouse the team from its early-season slump.

U23s come unstuck at Fulham

To round out a dreadful weekend for the club at all upper levels, Everton Under-23s began their defence of the Premier League Cup with a narrow 2-1 defeat at Fulham on Sunday.

Coleman sees red as Blues lose fourth straight game

Everton and Marco Silva lurched further towards a state of crisis with a fourth successive defeat as they lost narrowly to Burnley at Turf Moor.

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Liverpool thrash U18s 6 - 1 at Finch Farm

Everton Under-18s fell to a humiliating 6-1 Merseyside derby loss at Finch Farm on Saturday.

Burnley vs Everton

Everton will make the short trip up the road to Burnley this weekend for a match that has taken on huge significance for their season

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Delph gets England call-up

Fabian Delph's return to fitness and his performances for Everton have earned him a recall to the England national side.

Everton U21s beat Burton in Leasing.com Trophy

Goals from Ellis Simms and Antony Evans earned the Blues an excellent Leasing.com Trophy win at Burton Albion on Tuesday.

Grateful Mina feeling more settled at Everton

Yerry Mina has thanked Marco Silva, his fellow players and Everton’s fans in helping him finally feel like he belongs at the club.

Ferguson and Royle start first Everton-themed 5k

Everton legends Duncan Ferguson and Joe Royle will be the special guests at the start line of the first Everton-themed 5k in October.

SportPesa pull the plug on business in Kenya

SportPesa, Everton's shirt sponsor, have ceased operations in Kenya for what they deem to be the hostile environment created by that country's government.

Everton out-matched by Champions City

Everton fell to their fourth defeat in their last five Premier League games as Manchester City proved too strong at Goodison Park.

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Everton vs Manchester City

Everton host the reigning champions at Goodison Park this afternoon hoping to spring a surprise and reignite their Premier League season.

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'Deadline day was crazy – I was stuck on a boat in Dubai'

Alex Iwobi tells Paul Joyce about his madcap rush back to shore to seal unlikely Everton switch on transfer deadline day

U18s beat Sunderland in PL Cup

Everton U18s beat Sunderland 1-0 in their first Premier League Cup group game on Saturday.

Walcott cleared after taking blow to the head against City

Theo Walcott was back at Goodison Park shortly after the final whistle of this evening’s 3-1 defeat to Manchester City following a precautionary hospital visit to check for concussion.

U23s come back to tie with Man City

Everton Under-23s came from two goals down to claim a 2-2 draw against Manchester City in Premier League 2 to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.

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How Everton came to be a club forever yearning for a new dawn

How Everton would love to emulate their rivals this weekend, a Manchester City side that have shed their status as the second team in town and leapfrogged United on the pitch and in terms of trophies and glory

Fast start propels Everton into the last 16

Everton eased the pressure on their shoulders from their faltering league campaign with a solid victory at Hillsborough thanks to a brace from Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

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Everton draw Watford in last 16 of EFL Cup

Everton have been handed a home draw against Watford in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup in tonight's draw.

Silva praises Blues after important cup win

Marco Silva was pleased with a job done well at Hillsborough this evening as Everton booked passage to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday.

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What's going wrong at Everton?

Greg O'Keeffe looks at the problems that have led to the Blues' dramatic under-performance in the first six games of the new Premier League season but notes that while he continues to retain the players' favour and there is little appetite at the club for further upheaval in the dugout, Marco Silva must find solutions to their wider concerns, as the problems, and the pressure, mount.

Anti-racism banner part of Everton's 'Kick It Out' matchday

The fan-funded anti-racism banner inspired by Moise Kean’s experiences in Italy will be unveiled ahead of Everton's home fixture against Manchester City this Saturday.

Strong support for Everton's vision for Bramley-Moore Dock

An overwhelming majority of Evertonians have a favourable opinion of the initial designs of Everton FC’s proposed new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock according to ToffeeWeb’s latest reader poll.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Everton

Everton travel to Hillsborough for a Carabao Cup third round tie that has taken on huge significance for manager Marco Silva following Saturday’s shock home defeat to Sheffield United.

Everton – Howard's Way trailer released

A brand-new feature-length documentary release about Everton’s greatest ever manager and the success he oversaw in the 1980s is soon to be released at the cinema and on home entertainment in November.

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Stumbling Everton need to make better use of Iwobi

After the former Arsenal man was left out of the starting XI to face Sheffield United, Michael Cox writes that Marco Silva must surely find a place in his otherwise disjointed attack for a player who specialises in knitting everything together.

Silva tells his players to 'be Everton' in crucial cup clash

Marco Silva has called on his players to produce a reaction to Saturday’s horrendous performance against Sheffield United when they resume their Carabao Cup campaign tomorrow.

Delph: We need to look in the mirror

Fabian Delph says that Everton’s players need to shoulder their share of the blame for Saturday’s dire reverse against Sheffield United.

Fortress Goodison crumbles amid torrid display against Blades

Everton slumped to their their third defeat in four games, their first at home since March, on the back of a dreadful performance against newly-promoted Sheffield United.

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Silva rues more costly errors from 'nervous' Everton

Marco Silva blamed more defensive mistakes and a poor second-half performance for Everton’s shocking 2-0 defeat to Sheffield United this afternoon.

U18s win away at Man Utd

Tom Cannon scored twice and Reece Welch was also on target to give Everton Under-18s to a terrific 3-2 victory at Manchester United on Saturday.

Evans wins it late for Everton U23s

Everton's Under-23s beat Brighton & Hove Albion's development side 2-1 as Antony Evans smashed home a winner at the death.

Everton vs Sheffield United

Everton are back at home this weekend hoping to use their Goodison Park fortress to get them back to winning ways after last Sunday’s huge disappointment at Bournemouth.

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Gomes out of Blades clash

Everton will be without André Gomes for a second game after Marco Silva confirmed that the midfielder is ruled out of tomorrow’s meeting with Sheffield United through injury.

Silva: Lookman was in my plans but he didn't want to stay

Marco Silva has opened up about his regrets that Everton weren’t able to keep hold of Ademola Lookman this summer.

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Tim Cahill and the art of heading in the Premier League

"Before every game, my analysis was important. I wanted to know who the weakest centre-back was. I timed my runs, and ran off the shoulder of the weaker defender."

Blues announce partnership deal with Monster Energy

Everton have today announced a new partnership with global drinks giant Monster Energy.

U23s beat Blackburn Rovers

Everton's Under-23s returned to action this evening and came out with a 2-1 win over Blackburn thanks to an Ellis Simms winner.

Familiar frailties dog Everton in dismal defeat at Bournemouth

Everton’s away woes continued with another shoddy defensive performance on their travels that condemned them to a 3-1 defeat at the Vitality Stadium.

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Silva: We have a lot of work to do

Marco Silva says that his players need to eradicate the mistakes and focus if they are to finally start winning matches away from home on a consistent basis.

Bournemouth vs Everton

Everton are on the south coast this weekend to face Bournemouth as the Premier League programme resumes following the first international break of the season.

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Richarlison has fonder memories to cherish

Ahead of the Bournemouth game, Marco Silva wants Richarlison to remember the first time he visited the Vitality Stadium – and scored a vital goal in a 2-0 win — for Watford.

U18s smash TEN past Sunderland

Everton Under-18s were really in the mood at Finch Farm today, smashing 10 goals past Sunderland.

If You Know Your History 5k Run

Everton in the Community has partnered with race organisers BTR Liverpool to host the city’s first-ever Everton-themed 5k run.

Mina fined over betting advert

Yerry Mina has been fined £10,000 and warned over his future conduct after accepting a misconduct charge in relation to a breach of FA betting rules.

Keane atones for early error in goalfest against Kosovo

Michael Keane and Jordan Pickford had an eventful evening down on the south coast as England prevailed 5-3 over Kosovo at St Mary’s Stadium.

Kean on target in Italy U21s' rout of Luxembourg

Moise Kean scored a penalty during his 45 minutes of action for Italy Under-21s this evening while Cenk Tosun struck twice for Turkey's senior side.

‘Outstanding’ Davies helps Under-21s to another win

Tom Davies played the full 90 again for England Under-21s this evening and helped Aidy Boothroyd’s side to a 2-0 win over Kosovo

New hotel planned near Bramley-Moore Dock

A planning application has been submitted for a new 8-storey hotel, which would be located just next to Sandhills station — the closest on the Merseyrail network to Everton's planned new home at Bramley-Moore Dock.

Blues duo play as England saunter to win over Bulgaria

Jordan Pickford and Michael Keane both played the full 90 minutes for England as they beat Bulgaria 4-0 at Wembley

Richarlison and Mina head-to-head in Miami

Brazil and Colombia met in an international friendly in Miami this evening with Everton stars Richarlison and Yerry Mina in the starting line-ups for their respective countries.

Everton Women drop the 'Ladies' tag

Everton's women's team will no longer be referred to as Everton Ladies and will instead be known simply as Everton.

Davies captains England U21s to victory

Tom Davies wore the skipper's armband and played the full 90 minutes as England U21s come back from a goal down to beat Turkey in their first match of 2021 European Championship qualifying.

Keane aims to keep improving

Michael Keane believes he will only get better as a defender for club and country now that he has a settled role in what is a more stable Everton team than when he first arrived.

Bolasie joins Sporting on loan

Yannick Bolasie's search for a club for this season has ended in Lisbon after he agreed a deal with Sporting on loan.

Everton hold their nerve to win gripper against Wolves

Everton stretched their winning sequence at home to six games as they edged Wolves in a pulsating encounter at Goodison Park thanks to Richarlison’s terrific header

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Man City too strong for U18s

After their enterprising goal spree last weekend, Everton U18s were brought back down to earth at the City Academy

Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Boosted by a job successfully done in the second round of the Carabao Cup, Everton return to Premier League action on Sunday with the visit of Wolves

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U23s Smash eight past Southampton

Everton Under-23s produced a devastating exhibition of attacking football to beat Southampton 8-2 in a remarkable Premier League 2 clash on Friday night.

Mirallas leaves Everton for Antwerp

Kevin Mirallas has joined Royal Antwerp in a permanent deal, ending a seven-year association with Everton.

Connolly joins Lincoln

Callum Connolly has secured another loan opportunity by signing for last night's League Cup opponents Lincoln City until the end of the season.

Everton hold off spirited Lincoln challenge

Everton recovered from the worst possible start at Sincil Bank to eventually see off the League One Imps thanks in part to Alex Iwobi's first goal for the club.

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Everton draw Wednesday in the next round of the Carabao Cup

Everton must travel to Hillsborough in the third round of the League Cup following this evening's draw.

Silva pleased with Everton's attitude against Lincoln

Marco Silva was impressed by his players' personality and professionalism in their 4-2 victory over Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup this evening.

Lincoln City vs Everton

Everton are in Carabao Cup action this evening as they travel to Lincoln City looking to redeem themselves somewhat for Friday’s dispiriting defeat at Aston Villa.

U21s edge Mansfield Town on penalties

An Everton U21 side opened their EFL Trophy campaign on Tuesday night with a bonus point against Mansfield Town after winning on penalties.

Gbamin facing extended lay-off

Updated Everton fear that Jean-Philippe Gbamin will be out for up to three months after suffering a serious thigh injury in training.

Hornby secures Belgium loan move

Everton have confirmed that Under-23 striker Fraser Hornby has joined Belgian side KV Kortrijk on loan for the remainder of the season.

Lössl a doubt for League Cup trip to Lincoln

Everton are hopeful that Jonas Lössl will recover in time from a calf problem to be in contention for a starting role against Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening.

7-3 goalfest for the U18s

West Brom, who were beaten 10-0 last season by Everton U18s, did better this time in the share of goals: they only lost 7-3 this time.

Missed chances cost sluggish Everton at Villa Park

Everton passed up the chance to temporarily take top spot in the Premier League for the first time in 12 years as they were beaten 2-0 by a spirited Aston Villa

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Silva: Not the best display but we deserved more

Marco Silva admitted that his side didn’t play especially well at Villa Park but argued they didn’t deserve to lose given the chances they created.

U23s score late to draw 2-2 at The Emirates

Anthony Gordon scored late on to rescue a point for Everton at the Emirates.

Everton launch new third strip

Everton have revealed the club’s third kit for the 2019-20 season, a navy blue number with lighter blue detailing.

Calvert-Lewin accepts responsibility of being Everton No 9

Dominic Calvert-Lewin says that it is an honour not a burden to wear the iconic No 9 jersey at Everton.

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Aston Villa vs Everton

Everton travel to Aston Villa tomorrow night with top spot in the Premier league beckoning, if only for a few hours.

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Moise Kean: How did Everton land deal for superstar youngster?

Phil McNulty explains how the Toffees secured the signature of one of Europe's brightest young talents, and why former PSV director of football Brands is central to an effective recruitment process.

Fixtures announced for renamed EFL Trophy

Fixture dates for Everton Academy’s group stage matches in the newly named Leasing.com Trophy have been announced.

Everton U18s in Group C of PL Cup

Everton Under-18s have been drawn in Group C of the PL Cup alongside Sunderland, Norwich and Fulham.

Everton’s youngest Season Ticket Member attends first game at Goodison

Four-month-old Freddie attended his first game at Goodison Park this weekend – as the Club’s youngest Season Ticket Member for 2019/20.

Silva hopeful regarding Digne's injury

Marco Silva has hinted that his decision to substitute Lucas Digne in the second half of Saturday’s win over Watford was more of a precautionary measure.

Everton U19s come 3rd in the Otten Cup

An Under-19 side representing Everton headed Group A of the Otten Cup in Amsterdam at the weekend against some well known clubs and got as far as the semi-finals.

U23s goalless again at Wolves

Everton U23s failed to score for their second PL2 fixture as Nico Hansen kept Wolves at bay

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Bernard strike the difference as Everton edge Watford

Everton ground out an important victory in their first home game of the 2019-20 season thanks to Bernard’s early strike.

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Mickey Thomas: ‘They say the chemo may save me but it feels like it kills me'

The former Everton winger describes his fight against cancer.

Silva: No doubts that 'mature' Everton will improve

Marco Silva says he is sure that Everton will play better this season than they did against Watford today but he was pleased that his side were able to see out an important victory.

Everton vs Watford

Everton kick off their home programme of Premier League fixtures for the new season with the visit to Goodison Park of Watford

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Digne: We're building something at Everton

The Frenchman says with fresh competition in the squad, the Blues can improve on last season’s eighth-place finish if they can get off to a strong start.

Brands confident in Silva's ability to hone Blues squad

Marcel Brands has spoken of his faith in the manager's ability to get the best out of each player they bring into the club.

The People’s Project consultation visits Goodison Park for Watford Clash

Evertonians will get the chance to take a virtual reality (VR) tour of the Club’s proposed new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock before the Blues’ opening home fixture of the Premier League season with Watford at Goodison Park on Saturday 17 August.

Loan Watch: Virginia's baptism of fire at Reading

Joao Virginia's loan spell at Reding has got off to a pretty rocky start with two defeats in their opening Championship games.

Brands happy with Everton's summer business

Marcel Brands says that he is satisfied with Everton’s work in the summer transfer window as he strikes all the right notes about ambition weighed against financial prudence

Iwobi: Everton offer was too good to turn down

Alex Iwobi says that he was lured to Everton by Marcel Brands and Marco Silva who promised him that there was a place for him at Goodison Park.

Everton rematch with Lincoln selected for TV

Everton and Lincoln City will meet in cup competition for the second season running following the Carabao Cup draw.

Onyekuru completes Monaco switch

Everton have sold Henry Onyekuru to AS Monaco for a fee that is officially undisclosed but is reported to be €13.5m, rising to €15m depending on appearances.

U23s draw with Leicester City

Everton Under-23s opened their defence of the Premier League 2 title with a drawn game against Leicester City in Southport tonight.

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Gbamin: I need to be faster

Jean-Philippe Gbamin has acknowledged that it will take him a little time to adapt to the speed and intensity of the Premier League after making his debut in Saturday’s goalless draw at Crystal Palace.

New season begins with frustrating draw

Everton and Palace ground out their second goalless encounter of the calendar year and the Blues will be ruing another two points that got away despite Morgan Schneiderlin's dismissal

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U18s beat Champions Derby County

Everton Under-18s kicked off their 2019-20 U18 Premier League (North) campaign with a fine win over reigning champions Derby County at USM Finch Farm on Saturday.

Silva hopeful over Gomes's prognosis

Marco Silva says that he and his team are hoping that André Gomes didn’t suffer any serious injury during today’s goalless draw with Crystal Palace.

Crystal Palace vs Everton

Everton’s 2019-20 campaign kicks off at Selhurst Park this weekend in the aftermath of the Blues' attempts to sign Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace

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Silva: Lack of defensive cover is a risk but I will manage

Marco Silva has tasked himself with mitigating what he admits was a risk by Everton not to sign another centre half this summer by getting the best out of the personnel at this disposal.

Moise Kean: Everton's latest striking sensation?

The Incognito Football blog offers some thoughts on what the 19-year-old striker might bring to Goodison following his move from Juventus

Silva vows to keep Schneiderlin at Everton this month

Marco Silva has ruled out any move away from Everton for Morgan Schneiderlin as he takes stock of his squad following the closure of the transfer window.

Everton confirm squad numbers for 2019-20

Richarlison, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Michael Keane are the main changes to last season while newcomers Alex Iwobi and Djibril Sidibé take 17 and 19 respectively.

SportPesa forced to cancel Africa-based sport sponsorship

SportPesa, the Kenya-based betting firm that is Everton FC's primary shirt sponsor, has announced that it is cancelling all sports sponsorships due to regulatory clampdowns in Africa.

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Alex Iwobi's movement and link play essential to Arsenal's rebuilding process

This article by Michael Cox outlines why Iwobi doesn't fit any traditional role and highlights the importance of his contributions in combination with Arsenal's full-backs under Unai Emery last season

Everton land Iwobi in £28m deal

Everton have secured the capture of Alex Iwobi from Arsenal in an eleventh-hour deal just prior to the closure of the transfer window.

Transfer Deadline Day

Everton have been foiled in their attempts to sign Wilfried Zaha but agreed a deal with Arsenal for Alex Iwobi.

Sheffield United sign Besic on loan

Muhamed Besic has gone out on loan again, this time to newly-promoted Sheffield United who will give him the opportunity to once more play in the Premier League.

Pennington joins Hull on loan

Matthew Pennington has signed for Hull City on loan for the season.

Deal for Rojo stalls over fee

Everton's bid to sign Marcos Rojo has been called off with Sky Sports News reporting that the Toffees were reluctant to meet Manchester United's asking price.

Sidibé joins Everton on loan

Everton have finalised a deal to bring Djibril Sidibé in on a season-long loan from AS Monaco.

Palace seal cut-price deal for McCarthy

Crystal Palace have concluded a deadline-beating deal for James McCarthy that sees the Ireland international leave Everton after six years with the club.

Fresh Everton bid expected after Zaha submits transfer request

Everton have reportedly had another enormous bid for Wilfried Zaha knocked back by Crystal Palace which has prompted the forward to officially ask for a transfer from Selhurst Park.

Big Club Survey: Everton still banging their head on the glass ceiling

Everton fans rightly argue that their rich history entitles them to be classed as a big club, but how does that translate into the modern era?

Everton Ladies sign up Lil-Lets as official supporter

Everton Ladies has partnered with feminine hygiene brand Lil-Lets for the 2019-20 season.

Go behind the scenes at Goodison with new-look stadium tours

Everton fans taking the 2019-20 Goodison Park tour will be among the first to walk down the stadium’s refurbished tunnel and view updated changing rooms and lounges.

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Everton FC: Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium

Now that the preliminary designs have been made public and the next phase of the consultation is underway, the architect behind the Blues' proposed new stadium provides his brief thoughts on the complexity of the build and the other unique challenges that Bramley-Moore Dock presents.

Kean vows to prove himself at Everton

The teenager says he is ready to bring the experience he has gained from playing at Juventus so he can repay Everton and the fans for the warm welcome he has received

Gbamin targets Europe as he looks ahead to maiden season with Everton

The 23-year-old spoke of how well he is settling into his new surroundings following his £23m transfer from Mainz during his first press official press conference

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Rooney to join Derby County as player/coach

Former Everton forward Wayne Rooney will join Derby County in a player/coach role next January.

Everton's PL International Cup opponents announced

Everton Under-23s have been grouped with Swansea City, FC Porto and Marcel Brands’s former club, PSV Eindhoven, in the 2019-20 Premier League International Cup.

Second Everton offer for Doucouré knocked back

Everton have had a follow-up bid of €40m for Abdoulaye Doucouré rejected by Watford who remain adamant the midfielder isn’t for sale.

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Remember the Name: Moise Kean

Everton's new signing, Moise Kean, in his own words during his Juventus days about his upbringing and hard-knocks football education in Asti.

Kean completes Everton move from Juventus

Everton have successfully landed exciting Italian striker Moise Kean from Juventus in a £25.1m deal.

Still no goals for hapless Everton attack

Everton's 7th and final pre-season test in Germany against Bundesliga side Werder Bremen ended goalless.

U23s defeat Wigan Athletic in last pre-season friendly

Everton under-23s beat a Wigan Athletic development side 3-1.

Broadhead goes out on loan

Burton Albion have signed Everton U23 forward Nathan Broadhead on loan for the coming season.

Gbamin seals £23m Everton move

Updated Everton have tied up the £23m transfer of Jean-Philippe Gbamin after the Mainz midfielder flew in to undergo a medical.

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Premier League 2019‑20 preview No 8: Everton

The Guardian's preview of Everton's season says Marco Silva has foundations to build on after some shrewd signings and they should be aiming for Europa League qualification.

West Ham game now a lunchtime kick-off

Everton have announced the Premier League clash with West Ham United has been brought forward for live TV broadcast.

Williams leaves for Wigan

Everton Under-23 midfielder Joe Williams has joined Wigan Athletic after the Blues let him go in a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee.

U23s match at Bamber Bridge called off

Everton Under-23s were set to play Northern Premier League side Bamber Bridge tonight but the game has been cancelled.

Kean's move to Everton imminent

Everton are set to land Italian striker Moise Kean from Juventus in a £29m deal according to reports.

Gueye sold to PSG

Idrissa Gueye’s spell with Everton is over after he completed the formalities on a £29m move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Everton may need to sign five players

Marco Silva says Everton may need to sign five more players before deadline day if the club are to do “better than last season”.

U23s win at Rhyl

Everton Under-23s continued their pre-season preparations with a 3-0 victory at Cymru North side Rhyl on Saturday afternoon.

Everton lose both Opel Cup games

Everton lost to Seville and then Mainz in a double-header pre-season mini-tournament for the Opel Cup.

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Woods and Harris leave the Everton Board

The Club have announced that Jon Woods and Deputy Chairman Keith Harris are leaving the Board of Directors.

Everton release first images of new stadium

The first visuals of Everton's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock were unveiled at a special presentation on the eve of the second phase of its public consultation.

RB Leipzig complete signing of Ademola Lookman

Ademola Lookman has completed a permanent move to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig from Everton for an undisclosed fee.

Blues run out at Wigan ends goalless

Everton's pre-season preparations continued this evening with a trip to the DW Stadium to play Wigan Atheltic.

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Mina charged by FA for appearing in betting advert

Yerry Mina has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association for an alleged breach of betting regulations, the Everton defender having appeared in an advert for a gambling company.

Everton reveal away kit for 2019-20

Everton will be in salmon pink again when they wear their away colours this season after the club and Umbro unveiled the new second strip.

U23s pre-season win at Chorley

Everton Under-23s scored two second-half goals to earn a 2-0 win at National League Chorley in their third pre-season friendly on Tuesday night.

Sambou signs for Fortuna Sittard

Ex-Everton U23 striker Bassala Sambou has completed a move to Dutch club Fortuna Sittard after his Everton contract expired.

Reports: Lookman close to Leipzig move

Updated Red Bull Leipzig are on the verge of competing the long-awaited transfer of Ademola Lookman from Everton for an initial £16m according to reports.

Talk of Zouma transfer request played down

Reports that Kurt Zouma is to hand in a transfer request in order to force a move from Chelsea to Everton have been quashed by Sky.

Tough match for U23s vs Morecambe

Morecambe were a little too tough of a test for Everton's U23s, winning this pre-season friendly by a score of 3-1.

Gueye denied Afcon glory by Algeria

Idrissa Gueye and Senegal fell at the last hurdle in the Africa Cup of Nations, losing 1-0 to Algeria in the final.

Coleman header wins friendly against Monaco

Everton's Swiss pre-season sojourn wrapped up with a win against AS Monaco at Stad Saint-Marc.

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How gambling giant SportPesa made waves in Africa – and Premier League

Renowned for his journalism of the shadier side of football financing – although strangely remiss when it comes to Liverpool's sponsors, Standard Charter, and their controversial dealings – David Conn takes aim at Everton's Kenya-based sponsors.

Lampard: 'I want Zouma at Chelsea'

Frank Lampard has signalled his desire to keep Kurt Zouma at Stamford Bridge this season as Everton try to sign the defender on a full-time basis.

Bowler goes on loan with a new contract

Josh Bowler has signed a 1-year contract extension with Everton and agreed to a season-long loan with Championship team Hull City.

Fratelli Beretta and USM Holdings expand commercial partnership deals with Everton

Italian food giant Fratelli Beretta and USM Holdings have expanded their commercial partnership contracts with Everton FC.

Robinson joins Wigan

Antonee Robinson's move to Wigan Athletic for an undisclosed fee has been confirmed.

Everton to pitch docks regeneration to MPs

Representatives from Everton FC will travel to London this week to present their proposal to build a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock to the House of Commons.

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Jonjoe Kenny: Hoping for more gametime

Jonjoe Kenny made his Schalke debut in yesterday’s 2-2 friendly draw in Wattenscheid, coming on for the last 15 minutes.

Blues announce Delph signing

Everton have completed the signing of Fabian Delph from Manchester City in a deal initially worth £8.5m pounds.

Gueye into Afcon final as Onyekuru and Nigeria crash out

Idrissa Gueye and Senegal will contest the final of the Africa Cup of Nations against Algeria on Friday after edging Tunisia in extra time.

No goals in first Swiss pre-season run-out

Everton played their second pre-season friendly against FC Sion in Stade Saint-Marc, the home of FC Bagnés in Le Châble.

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Tarashaj heads to the Eredivisie with Emmen

Shani Tarashaj will see out the remainder of his Everton contract in the Netherlands after signing for FC Emmen.

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Jonjoe Kenny: 2018-19 scout report

This summer, Jonjoe Kenny completed a loan move to FC Schalke 04. This tactical analysis and scout report looks at Kenny’s performances up until this point, and what he can bring to Schalke.

Reports: Everton 'closing in' on Delph signing

Everton are close to securing Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph in a deal worth between £8m and £10m according to reports.

Garbutt joins Ipswich

Luke Garbutt has made what will likely be his final loan move before his Everton contract expires by joining Ipswich Town for the season.

Dowell and Virginia make loan moves

Kieran Dowell has made a season-long loan to Championship side Derby County while joined João Virginia has signed for Reading, also on loan.

Adedoyin makes temporary Hamilton move

Korede Adedoyin has joined Hamilton Academical on loan for the coming season.

First-team squad flies out to Switzerland

A more recognizable Everton first-team squad flew out to Switzerland today for a 9-day training camp that sees them play pre-season friendlies against Sion and Monaco.

U23s lose to Swindon in Spain

The U23s held out almost till the end in their first pre-season game, against Swindon Town in La Manga.

Gueye fires Senegal into the semi-finals

Idrissa Gueye scored the only goal as Senegal progressed to the last four of the Africa Cup of Nations this evening.

Pro contract for U18s captain Einar Iversen

Captain of the Everton U18 side, Einar Iversen, who is a Norway Under-21 midfielder, has signed his first professional contract.

Richarlison rounds off Brazil's Copa America triumph

Richarlison came on as a substitute for the last quarter of an hour against Peru in Rio this evening and scored a late penalty to seal the trophy for the hosts.

3-year contract for Mackenzie Hunt

Under-18s midfielder Mackenzie Hunt has signed a 3-year contract with Everton until the end of June 2022.

Kariobangi Sharks 1 - 1 Everton (4 - 3 on Penalties)

Everton played their first friendly on the 2019 pre-season schedule when they took on Kariobangi Sharks to contest the SportPesa Trophy.

Silva 'hopeful' over Zouma situation

Marco Silva says that he is hopeful regarding Everton's chances of signing Kurt Zouma this summer but stressed the club has back-up options in mind.

Korede Adedoyin is next to sign new contract

Everton U18 winger Korede Adedoyin has signed his first professional contract for the club.

Four games selected for TV broadcast

The fixture changes to the first couple of months of the new season due to broadcast by Sky Sports have been announced.

One-year contract for Kieran Phillips

Another Everton Academy scholar, striker Kieran Phillips, has signed his first professional contract with Everton, agreeing a one-year deal until the end of June 2020.

Gueye into last eight at Afcon with Senegal

Senegal have progressed to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations this evening thanks to a 1-0 win over Uganda.

Hansen and Anderson agree pro contracts

Under-18s goalkeeper Nicolas Hansen and defender Joe Anderson have signed their first professional contracts with Everton

Michael Collins is picked up by Sunderland

Everton Academy defender Michael Collins has been picked up by Sunderland to play for their Under-23 side.

Gomes opens up on signing for Everton

Andre Gomes gave his first full interview to the television media today and spoke of how it was love at first sight for him at Everton

Jagielka makes Blades return

Phil Jagielka has rejoined Sheffield United following his release from Everton.

Everton launch 2019-20 home kit

Everton's new home strip was officially unveiled this morning and will be worn by the team for the first time in Nairobi this Sunday.

Ramirez joins Valladolid on loan

Striker Sandro Ramirez is to make another temporary move back to Spain with Valladolid.

Everton launch revamped Official Membership scheme

Everton’s Official Membership scheme has been relaunched – giving fans the chance to enjoy a wide range of benefits throughout the 2019-20 season.

Galloway signs for Luton

Brendan Galloway has joined Luton Town on a free transfer it has now been confirmed.

Richarlison watches on as Brazil progress to Copa final

Richarlison was an unused substitute as Brazil moved on to the final of the Copa America with a 2-0 win over Argentina.

Pre-season training starts with half a squad

A cadre of Everton players returned to Finch Farm this morning to begin pre-season training for the new campaign that kicks off at Crystal Palance on 10 August.

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Kiersey joins Walsall

Jack Kiersey has been picked up by Walsall on a short-term deal.