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Richarlison's winner proves enough against struggling Saints
1 MarchEverton pulled onto the shoulders of the top six again with a much-needed first home win since December as they successfully defended Richarlison’s early goal to edge Southampton 1-0.

Everton vs Southampton
1 MarchAfter enjoying a welcome nine-day break after what was a flurry of fixtures, Everton return to Premier League action against Southampton in the Monday night game.
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Is it Everton's Time?
1 MarchThis is the question that The Times poses this morning, five years and £585m into the Moshiri era.
Everton U18s lose to a late goal against Liverpool in mini-derby
27 FebruaryEverton U18s were at the Liverpool Academy to take on their local rivals in the U18 Premier League on Saturday morning.

Ancelotti envisions managing Everton at Bramley-Moore Dock
25 FebruaryCarlo Ancelotti hopes he will be able to extend his time at Everton beyond the terms of his existing contract, saying he would like to still be there when the club moves into its new stadium in the autumn of 2024.
Premier League could delay penultimate games to accommodate fans
25 FebruaryThe Premier League are considering playing the penultimate matches of the season in midweek to allow each club to have at least one match with fans inside their home ground before the end of the season.

Digne commits to new long-term deal
24 FebruaryEverton have confirmed that Lucas Digne has signed an extension to his contract with the club, committing to a deal that will now expire in 2025.
Heritage groups draw criticism for opposition to Everton's docks proposal
23 FebruaryUpdated Two prominent figures representing Liverpool City Council and business interests in the region have expressed their disappointment that the likes of UNESCO and Historic England could stand in the way of Everton's Bramley-Moore Dock scheme

Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium gets unanimous planning approval
23 FebruaryEverton's planning application for a new 52,888-seat stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock was approved unanimously by Liverpool City Council today, taking the club a major step closer to realising its plans to relocate from Goodison Park.

Players from COVID 'red list' countries face potential travel dilemma
23 FebruaryEverton’s South American contingent are uncertain whether or not they will be able to travel to represent their countries next month due to the United Kingdom’s current travel restrictions that could be extended into April.
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How 25-year history of Everton's new stadium came down to 11 momentous votes
23 FebruaryAdam Jones writes about, "[A] moment that will go down forever in Everton's history. Over four years of work on the Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium project has led up to those 11, glorious, confident, unanimous votes of support. In total, Everton's search for a new ground totals almost 25 years."

James: 'I am happy'
23 FebruaryIn the aftermath of Saturday’s win over Liverpool in the Anfield Derby, James Rodriguez has been giving every indication that he is quite happy on Merseyside despite the mischief-making of one little-known Spanish outlet last week.
Broadhead fires a hat-trick as U23s see off Man Utd
22 FebruaryNathan Broadhead scored all three goals as Everton Under-23s beat Manchester United 3-1 in Southport this evening

Magnificent Everton earn historic away win over Liverpool
20 FebruaryEverton’s 21½-year wait to taste victory at Anfield came to a glorious end this evening as Richarlison’s early goal and Gylfi Sigurdsson’s late penalty condemned Liverpool to their fourth successive home defeat.

Ancelotti: Derby win was a good gift for the supporters
20 FebruaryCarlo Ancelotti couldn’t hide his pleasure at Everton’s superb 2-0 victory at Anfield this evening, one that ended almost 22 years without a Blues side tasting victory on Liverpool’s home ground.

Coleman: It's an amazing feeling
20 FebruarySeamus Coleman was all smiles after this evening’s long-awaited victory over Liverpool but while he insisted it was a relief to finally put to bed a long-standing hoodoo on the home turf of Everton’s arch rivals, he also called on his team-mates to turn around their disappointing home form

Liverpool vs Everton
18 FebruaryEverton will be without Yerry Mina for this weekend's Merseyside derby after he was withdrawn from the game against Manchester City because of a calf injury but Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Allan are available.

Richarlison seeking clarification from Everton over summer tournaments
19 FebruaryRicharlison is hoping that Everton will release him for both the Copa America and the Tokyo Olympics this summer but may not get his wish.
New dates and TV coverage for Everton fixtures
19 FebruaryEverton have been given new dates and kick-off times for their Premier League clashes with West Bromwich Albion, Chelsea and Burnley in March

Everton prove no match for Manchester City machine
17 FebruaryEverton ultimately couldn’t live with Manchester City at Goodison Park, losing at home to Pep Guardiola’s relentless side by two goals for the fourth season running.
hummel partner with Everton’s North American fans on exclusive merchandise range
17 FebruaryEverton technical partner hummel is teaming up with the Toffees’ North American supporters’ clubs to create a range of specially-designed items to appeal to Everton’s growing fanbase in the US.

Everton vs Manchester City
16 FebruaryEverton’s need to put Sunday’s horrible performance against Fulham behind them, get back to winning ways, and revive their flagging hopes of sneaking into the top four comes up against the juggernaut that is Manchester City on Wednesday evening.

Brands set to sign new contract with Everton
16 FebruaryEverton's Director of Football, Marcel Brands, is said to be close to agreeing terms on an extension to his current contract with the club.
Bogotá Blues become Colombia’s first official Everton Supporters Club
16 FebruaryThe Bogotá Blues have become Everton’s first official affiliated Supporters’ Club in Colombia – with two of their youngest members helping mark the occasion by becoming Everton’s first international virtual mascots

Bramley-Moore Dock stadium takes significant step forward
15 FebruaryLiverpool City Council will meet next week to determine the fate of Everton's proposed new stadium on Liverpool's north docks after their Planning Officer recommended that the project be approved.

Atrocious Everton are well beaten by struggling Fulham
14 FebruaryEverton came back down to earth following Wednesday’s exciting extra-time FA Cup win over Tottenham with a hard thud after turning in another horrendous home performance, this time against relegation-haunted Fulham.

Ancelotti: We couldn't match Fulham's intensity
14 FebruaryCarlo Ancelotti cited fatigue as being a big factor behind his team’s dreadful home defeat to Fulham this evening but André Gomes says the Blues only have themselves to blame

Everton vs Fulham
12 FebruaryEverton’s quest for European qualification resumes this weekend when Fulham come to Goodison Park

Burglars target Ancelotti's house
12 FebruaryCarlo Ancelotti’s Crosby home was burgled this evening by masked thieves who were disturbed by his daughter but not before they took off with a safe.
Digne to ink new deal next week
12 FebruaryLucas Digne is expected to sign a new contract with Everton some time next week.

Everton paired with City in last eight of the FA Cup
11 FebruaryEverton will play Manchester City at Goodison Park in the FA Cup Quarter-Finals following tonight's draw.

Bernard stunner pushes Everton over the line and into the quarter-finals
10 FebruaryEverton dragged themselves into the last eight of the FA Cup with a gutsy if defensively suspect display in a back-and-forth, goal-laden tie against Spurs at Goodison Park thanks to a dramatic extra-time winner.

Ferguson hails Everton players’ never-say-die attitude
10 FebruaryEverton Assistant Manager, Duncan Ferguson, says that the Blues’ fightback against Manchester United on Saturday and this evening’s extraordinary 5-4 win over Tottenham in the FA Cup show the strength of character in the camp.
Former Everton goalkeeper Dai Davies has died aged 72
10 FebruaryFormer Everton, Swansea City and Wales goalkeeper has passed away following his battle with pancreatic cancer.

Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur
9 FebruaryEverton and Tottenham go head-to-head at Goodison Park on Wednesday evening in the FA Cup Fifth Round with a place in the last eight up for grabs.
Besic and Broadhead added to 25-man senior squad
6 FebruaryEverton have added two names to the squad of senior players, with Nathan Broadhead being prompted for the U23s and Mo Besic invited in for the cold.

Everton stun United to snatch 3-3 draw at the death
6 FebruaryEverton extended their unbeaten run away from home to seven games in dramatic fashion, grabbing a 3-3 draw against Manchester United thanks to Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s goal five minutes into stoppage time at Old Trafford

Ancelotti: I am really proud of my team
6 FebruaryCarlo Ancelotti expressed his pride in his team after their second-half heroics at Old Trafford, saying that he felt Everton were worthy of a point despite not being at their best against Manchester United.
U18s fall to 4-1 defeat against Newcastle
6 FebruaryEverton Under-18s fell to 4-1 defeat against Newcastle United at Finch Farm in a lunchtime kick-off on Saturday.

Calvert-Lewin credits spirit and tactical tweak for Old Trafford draw
6 FebruaryDominic Calvert-Lewin says a change in system by Carlo Ancelotti early in the second half was behind Everton's stirring comeback that eventually enabled them to grab a last-gasp draw against Manchester United.
U23s fall to a 3-1 defeat at Man City
5 FebruaryEverton Under-23s went down to a 3-1 loss at new Premier League 2 leaders Manchester City.

Manchester United vs Everton
5 FebruaryEverton take their excellent record away from home to Old Trafford where they have only won twice in the Premier League era when they face title-chasing Manchester United this Saturday.
Date set for postponed Man City game
4 FebruaryEverton will play their previously postponed Premier League fixture against Manchester City on 17 February 2021.

Unpredictable Blues claim another laudable away win
3 FebruaryEverton bounced back from two disappointing results against Leicester and Newcastle by holding off stern second-half pressure to take all three points at Leeds.

Leeds United vs Everton
2 FebruaryEverton travel to Leeds on Wednesday evening looking to get their faltering charge for Europe back on track having dropped five of six points available in their last two games.

Everton win 'eleventh-hour' battle for King
1 FebruaryLittle was expected in terms of incomings at Everton today but a late move for Bournemouth's Josh King came off as the Blues beat Fulham to the forward's signature

Koeman: They're living in the past at Everton
2 FebruaryRonald Koeman has cited the lack of a proven goalscorer and the weight of supporter expectation among the reasons for his failed tenure at Everton.

Gordon and Baningime head out on loan
1 FebruaryEverton's acquisition of Josh King from Bournemouth has paved the way for Anthony Gordon to join Preston North End until the end of the season while Beni Baningime has moved to Derby County.

Lössl rejoins Midtjylland
1 FebruaryJonas Lössl has secured his desired move away from Everton, making a permanent switch to his original club, FC Midtjylland.
U23s Derby trip streaming live on Monday night
1 FebruaryEverton Under-23s hope to extend their five-game unbeaten run when they visit Derby County on Monday night (kick-off: 7:00 pm GMT). The Premier League 2 game will be streamed live on Everton's YouTube channel from 6:45pm on Monday.

Celtic take Kenny on loan
31 JanuaryJonjoe Kenny will spend the remainder of the 2020-21 season at Celtic after the Scottish club secured the full-back despite reported interest from Burnley.

Miserable Blues stumble horribly again against Newcastle
30 JanuaryEverton once more made a mockery of talk that Champions League qualification might be an option for them in this unpredictable season, slumping to a dreadful home defeat to Newcastle United.

Tosun returns to Besiktas on loan
31 JanuaryCenk Tosun is heading back to Besiktas, initially on loan, with the striker finalising a loan move until the end of the season

Frustrated Ancelotti criticises Everton's lack of spirit
30 JanuaryCarlo Ancelotti was as frustrated as Evertonians have seen him since he took over as manager following today’s dismal 2-0 defeat to struggling Newcastle at Goodison Park.

Everton vs Newcastle United
29 JanuaryEverton are back at Goodison Park this weekend to face Newcastle United as they look to get back to winning ways by atoning for what was one of the season’s most disappointing results in the reverse fixture in early November.

Tosun open to Besiktas return
28 JanuaryCenk Tosun could be in line for a return to the club from which he joined Everton three years ago with both Besiktas and CSKA Moscow reported to be interested in signing him.

Bolasie joins Middlesbrough
28 JanuaryYannick Bolasie has finally secured his long-mooted loan move to Middlesbrough, joining the Championship club until the end of the season.
MPs urge sanctions against Russians involved in English football
28 JanuaryTwo opposition Members of Parliament have called on the Government to take action against Roman Abramovich and Alisher Usmanov, two figures with alleged ties to Vladimir Putin's regime in Russia.

Everton fail to build on brilliant James opener
27 JanuaryEverton missed an opportunity to gain ground on Leicester City and move back into the top four as they were pegged back by the Foxes and ultimately had to settle for a point
Simms grabs a brace on league debut
27 JanuaryEllis Simms came off the bench for Blackpool with 20 minutes to go and scored two goals as the Seasiders thrashed Wigan 5-0 in League One.
Cahill among Australia Day honourees
26 JanuaryFormer Everton favourite, Tim Cahill his services to sport in his country have been recognised by his inclusion in this year's Australia Day Honours List.

Everton vs Leicester City
26 JanuaryAlex Iwobi and Lucas Digne are fit and available again after missing the FA Cup win over Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday.
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Warnock unloads in frustration at Branthwaite
25 JanuaryA furious Neil Warnock was seen angrily gesticulating at Jarrad Branthwaite after Rovers’ 1-0 win over his Middlesbrough team last.
U23s Notch a fine win at Leicester City
25 JanuaryGoals from Small, Iversen, Ouzounidis, and Broadhead saw Everton U23s complete a fine victory at their Leicester City opponents tonight

Everton coast past the Owls to progress in the FA Cup
24 JanuaryEverton are into the FA Cup Fifth Round for the first time in five seasons following a routine win over Sheffield Wednesday at Goodison Park.

Everton vs Sheffield Wednesday
22 JanuaryEverton will have Dominic Calvert-Lewin available again when their season resumes this weekend against Sheffield Wednesday but Lucas Digne and Alex Iwobi will miss out.
U18s game this weekend postponed
22 JanuaryEverton Under-18s' home game against Manchester City has been postponed. The two sides had been due to meet at Finch Farm on Saturday.

Blackpool sign Ellis Simms on loan
20 JanuaryPromising Everton Under-23s striker, Ellis Simms, has joined League One Blackpool on loan for the remainder of their 2020-21 season.

10-man Everton U23s hold on to earn a draw vs Liverpool
18 JanuaryEverton Under-23s took a fine early lead against rivals Liverpool on Monday night, but gave up an equalizer, then had a man sent off near the end.
Everton U18s seal a win at Blackburn Rovers
16 JanuaryWith the U18 Premier League resuming after an extended Christmas break, goals from Kouyate and Whitaker were enough to put the Blues in the driving seat.
Geoff Barnett, former Everton reserve goalkeeper, dies at 74
16 JanuaryGeoff Barnett, former Everton reserve goalkeeper from Harry Catterick's 1960s sides and understudy to Gordon West, died in Florida, age 74.
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Wayne Rooney ends his playing days to become Derby County manager
15 JanuaryWayne Rooney, the greatest ever product of Everton's Academy, has announced his retirement from playing the game so he can become the full-time manager of Derby County

Branthwaite joins Blackburn
14 JanuaryJarrad Branthwaite's loan move to Blackburn Rovers has been confirmed, with the young defender joining the Lancashire club until the end of the season.

Everton focused on outgoings this month
14 JanuaryEverton’s Director of Football, Marcel Brands, says he does not see the club being active in terms of incoming transfers during the January window.

Aston Villa vs Everton Postponed
14 JanuaryEverton's rescheduled clash at Villa Park won't now being going ahead this weekend after the Premier League agreed to postpone the fixture following the Covid-19 outbreak at the Midlands club but the Blues' cup date with Sheffield Wednesday has been set.
Lewis Dobbin is the latest injury victim
14 JanuaryA knee injury looks set to keep striker Lewis Dobbin out of action for the rest of the season

Ancelotti all smiles after Everton success at Molineux
13 JanuaryCarlo Ancelotti praised his players for carrying out a different game plan against Wolves last night, one that yielded another important win that keeps Everton among the clubs chasing European qualification this season

Everton U18s vs Wigan Athletic U18s
12 JanuaryEverton's FA Youth Cup tie against Wigan Athletic tonight has been cancelled and the FA Youth Cup is suspended since yesterday.
Villa ask for Everton clash to be postponed
13 JanuaryAston Villa have submitted a request to the Premier League to have Everton's match against them postponed in light of the coronavirus outbreak that has affected their squad.

Keane header takes striker-less Blues back into the top four
12 JanuaryEverton returned to winning ways in the Premier League and moved back into the Champions League spots with a well-earned victory over Wolves at Molineux.
Everton Announce Sligo Rovers Partnership
12 JanuaryEverton are continuing to strengthen their international ties by announcing a new strategic partnership with League of Ireland Premier Division club Sligo Rovers.
Villa clash moved back a day
11 JanuaryEverton's game against Aston Villa at Villa Park will now take place at noon on Sunday 17th January instead of 5pm the day before.
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Everton stadium has been designed to withstand floods for next 100 years
11 JanuaryEverton’s proposed stadium has been designed to withstand the risks of climate change over the next 100 years, the project’s development director Colin Chong has revealed.

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Everton
11 JanuaryEverton get back to Premier League action this evening with a trip to Molineux to face one of their rivals for European qualification in the form of Wolves.

Everton draw Sheffield Wednesday in FA Cup
11 JanuaryEverton will face Championship opposition at home for the second successive round after being paired with Sheffield Wednesday in this evening's Fourth Round draw.

Laboured Everton drag themselves past Rotherham
9 JanuaryEverton are in the hat for the draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup but they made awfully hard work of beating Rotherham who took them all the way to extra-time with a spirited performance at Goodison Park

Everton vs Rotherham United
9 JanuaryEverton’s FA Cup campaign begins this weekend with a home tie against Championship side Rotherham United at Goodison Park which will once again be empty of fans as the country remains under lockdown.

Everton would consider selling Kean to PSG
8 JanuaryCarlo Ancelotti admits that Everton are open to offers from Paris Saint-Germain to make Moise Kean's season-long loan a permanent arrangement if that is what the striker wants.
FA Youth Cup tie to be streamed online next Wednesday
8 JanuaryEverton's FA Youth Cup tie against Wigan Athletic at Goodison Park next Wednesday will be streamed live on the Everton YouTube channel.

James eager to repay Everton and Ancelotti's trust
5 JanuaryJames Rodriguez says the faith placed in him by Carlo Ancelotti and Everton as a whole was a key reason why he chose to join the club from Real Madrid last summer

Digne suffered ankle fracture in training-ground incident
5 JanuaryLucas Digne has revealed that in addition to torn ligaments, his ankle was broken by the tackle he sustained in training at Finch Farm last month.

Abysmal Blues surrender winning run with drab New Year’s Day defeat
1 JanuaryEverton spurned the chance to move within a point of the top of the Premier League by turning in an abject performance against West Ham and were beaten by a late Tomas Souček goal at an empty Goodison Park.
Everton keen on keeping Olsen
31 DecemberEverton are looking to make Robin Olsen's loan move from AS Roma permanent and hope to tie a €6m deal for the Swedish international
Pennington joins Shrewsbury
31 DecemberEverton U23s defender Matthew Pennington has secured another loan move, this time to League One Shewsbury Town.

Everton vs West Ham United
30 DecemberEverton begin 2021 with a home fixture that will now be played behind closed doors as they go in search of what would be a fifth successive win in the Premier League.
Premier League considering two-week hiatus as coronavirus spreads
29 DecemberClubs in England's top-flight clubs have reportedly discussed the possibility of a fortnight's break in the season in January as the number of positive tests at Premier League clubs grows.

Everton vs Manchester City Postponed
28 DecemberEverton are seeking full disclosure from the Premier League after their clash with Manchester City was postponed at late notice due to an outbreak of the coronavirus in the City squad.

Ancelotti believes in Everton project
28 DecemberCarlo Ancelotti has been at pains to play down talk of his Everton side being in the 2020-21 title race, insisting, quite realistically, that it’s a long season in a hugely competitive league, but he says the ingredients are there to take the Toffees back to the top in the years to come

Digne return could be a month away
27 DecemberCarlo Ancelotti says that the club have been encouraged by the speed of Lucas Digne's recovery and that he could be back in action by the end of January.

Everton find the key late to unlock Sheffield United
26 DecemberEverton produced the moment of quality they needed to edge their way past struggling Sheffield United and win their fourth Premier League match in a row thanks to Gylfi Sigurdsson’s strike 10 minutes from time.

Sheffield United vs Everton
26 DecemberEverton look to recover from the disappointment of Wednesday's cup defeat to Manchester United by advancing their claims for European qualification with victory at Sheffield United.

Sigurdsson surprised to score winner after tactical switch
27 DecemberGylfi Sigurdsson says that he scored the winning goal at Sheffield United when he was supposed to be playing more as a defensive midfielder.
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Billy Kenny, 'Goodison Gazza', opens up on his wrecked career [£]
26 DecemberThe Athletic's Greg O'Keeffe caught up with Billy Kenny, the greatest product of Everton's youth academy of his generation, as the one-time "next big thing" finally tells the story of how his career derailed amid alcoholism and drug addiction before it even really begun.
Broker temporarily suspends trading in Everton shares
24 DecemberBlankstone Sington, the designated broker of shares in Everton FC, have suspended trading in shares of the club following the news of an impending debt-for-equity deal that would see Farhad Moshiri increase his stake.

United's quality proves decisive as Everton's League Cup misery goes on
23 DecemberEverton’s League Cup dreams died at the same stage as last season with a quarter-final defeat, this time to Manchester United who ultimately had the wherewithal in the final third that the Toffees lacked.

Everton vs Manchester United
23 DecemberIt's a big night at Goodison Park as Everton take on Manchester United in the last quarter-final of the Carabao Cup.

Everton to offer Digne new terms
22 DecemberEverton are lining up an improved contract offer for Lucas Digne in a bid to keep the defender at the club beyond the term of his current deal.

Rodriguez ruled out of quarter-final tie
22 DecemberJames Rodriguez will miss a fourth successive match after Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that the Colombian won't be available for tomorrow's Carabao Cup tie against Manchester United.
Lewis Gibson out until New Year
20 DecemberLewis Gibson is out for at least a month after picking up a quadriceps injury while playing on loan at Reading during their 2-1 midweek defeat by Norwich City at the Madejski Stadium.
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Second and smiling – Everton’s ‘Hollywood’ appointment paying off
20 DecemberAlmost one year to the day, Everton's owner Farhad Moshiri can reflect with satisfaction on Carlo Ancelotti's first 12 months after a 2-1 win over Arsenal put the Toffees an outstanding 2nd in the table.

Back line holds firm as Everton notch third straight win
19 DecemberEverton moved into second place for the time being and deepened the gloom surrounding Mikel Arteta with a narrow 2-1 win at Goodison Park under-pinned by another resilient defensive display.
U18s beaten by Burnley
19 DecemberEverton U18s took on Burnley on Saturday but could not recover from a first-half setback.
U23s pipped at the post in late draw at Brighton
18 DecemberEverton Under-23s gave up a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion in Premier League 2 on Friday evening.

Everton vs Arsenal
18 DecemberImproving Everton are back at Goodison Park in front of restricted attendance by fans for the visit of struggling Arsenal this weekend, hoping to press their top-four credentials with what would be their third successive win.
Everton secure first Colombian commercial partner with Rushbet.co
18 DecemberEverton FC have further expanded their international partnership portfolio by signing up Colombia’s Rushbet.co in their first commercial deal in the South American country.
Ancelotti welcomes changes to subs rule
18 DecemberCarlo Ancelotti says that the Premier League's decision to allow teams to name nine substitutes instead of seven was a good one.

Determined Blues tame Foxes to secure another important victory
16 DecemberEverton battled their way past a rival for European qualification this season for the second time in four days with a laudable 2-0 win at Leicester City.

Leicester City vs Everton
15 DecemberEverton’s busy December continues tomorrow evening with a trip to Leicester City as Carlo Ancelotti looks to build on Saturday’s spirited win over Chelsea.

Hope that Allan won't face long lay-off
16 DecemberCarlo Ancelotti’s initial assessment of Allan’s injury suggests that he doesn’t foresee the Brazilian enduring as long a lay-off as many feared but it is likely that he will miss the bulk of remaining games in December.

Stadium planning process delayed into next year
16 DecemberThe formal decision on Everton's modified planning application for Bramley-Moore Dock stadium has been delayed into the New Year.

Ancelotti: I promised to take Everton to the top
16 DecemberCarlo Ancelloti has pledged to ensure that Farhad Moshiri’s significant personal investment in Everton leads to success

Ancelotti looking at the New Year for Gbamin return
15 DecemberCarlo Ancelotti doesn't believe that Jean-Philippe Gbamin will be ready to return to action until next year as the midfielder continues his patient recovery from successive injuries.

Supporters return to see stubborn Everton end Chelsea run
12 DecemberEverton brought an end to Chelsea’s nine-game unbeaten run in the Premier League with an obdurate display in front of the first 2,000 fans allowed back into Goodison Park since March

Ancelotti admits team had to sacrifice in order to beat Chelsea
12 DecemberCarlo Ancelotti understandably said he was really pleased after Everton beat his old club Chelsea at Goodison Park this evening to win on home soil for the first time since 3rd October.

Everton vs Chelsea
11 DecemberA little over a year since Duncan Ferguson led Everton to an adrenaline-fuelled victory over Chelsea, Carlo Ancelotti faces his old team as manager of the Blues at Goodison Park

Record losses underscore effect of pandemic on Everton's accounts
11 DecemberEverton have reported record losses of almost £135m but tempered the news with the revelation that Farhad Moshiri plans to plough another £50m into the club this season that will take his investment in the club to £400m.
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Moyes: The Full Story
10 DecemberSpeaking exclusively to The Coaches’ Voice, David Moyes revisits his journey as a coach and manager from Preston North End via his 11-year stint at Everton, and on to his present position at West Ham United.

Ancelotti remaining 'positive' as difficult run looms
9 DecemberCarlo Ancelotti says that Everton are “where we want to be” with regard to a push for Europe this season despite the team’s recent run of just one win in seven games.

Everton’s Alder Hey visit with a difference
10 DecemberEverton FC and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital made sure that young patients didn’t miss out on their annual Christmas visit despite coronavirus restrictions – thanks to innovative robotic technology used by the hospital for the first time outside of a clinical capacity.
Ballot for Arsenal and Man City home games opens Tuesday
7 DecemberEverton will open the ballot for season ticket holders to apply to attend the upcoming home fixtures against Arsenal and Manchester City at 9am tomorrow.
Olsen has had a small injury problem
7 DecemberRobin Olsen's absence from the bench for the last two Premier League games has been explained by Carlo Ancelotti.

Calvert-Lewin strikes again but Everton fail to beat lowly Burnley
5 DecemberEverton passed up a great opportunity to move themselves into fourth place for the time being with what would have been just their second win in seven games but they couldn’t find the quality to edge Burnley.

Ancelotti pleased to see Everton recover from 'terrible start'
5 DecemberCarlo Ancelotti appeared satisfied with his team’s performance at Burnley this afternoon even if he was disappointed with the end result.
Everton U18s beaten at home by Wolves
5 DecemberEverton U18s took the lead against Wolves on Saturday, it ended up a 2-3 home defeat for the Blues.

Burnley vs Everton
4 DecemberEverton travel up the road to Burnley this weekend looking to rebound from the defeat to Leeds last time out and keep pace with the pack of clubs above them in the Premier League table.
Mayor Anderson arrested over development contracts
4 DecemberMayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, has been arrested in connection with alleged bribery and witness intimidation over building contracts in the city.

Everton open ballot registrations for Chelsea game
2 DecemberEverton will be conducting an independently verified ballot process to determine who will be among the first 2,000 supporters allowed back into Goodison Park in 10 days' time.
Under-18s convincingly beat Leeds Utd
1 DecemberEverton Under-18s beat Leeds United 3-0 in a rearranged U18 Premier League game played at Finch Farm on Tuesday night.

Everton to face Rotherham in the FA Cup
30 NovemberThe draw for the 3rd Round of the FA Cup took place tonight and Everton were drawn against Rotherham at home.

Disappointing Everton beaten by late Raphinha goal
28 NovemberEverton slumped to their fourth defeat in five games as Raphinha’s goal proved to be the difference for a more clinical Leeds side at Goodison Park.
Onyango earns U23s a point at Blackburn
27 NovemberEverton U23s continue their Premier League 2 campaign with 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers tonight

Everton vs Leeds United
27 NovemberEverton take on Leeds United in the Premier League for the first time at Goodison Park since Steve Watson’s famous hat-trick in 2003 as Carlo Ancelotti has to address the loss of another player key to his team’s prospects this season.

Everton hit by huge injury blow to Digne
26 NovemberLucas Digne has suffered a serious ankle injury in training and is expected to be out for at least two months after the club revealed he will undergo surgery.

Gomes opens up about fitness frustrations
26 NovemberAndré Gomes has spoken of his struggle to attain full fitness amid the disruptions of the coronavirus shutdown and pre-season following his horrific ankle injury last year.

2,000 fans to be allowed back under new Tier 2 designation
26 NovemberWith Liverpool Region being placed in the new Tier 2 by the Government, Everton will be allowed to bring up to 2,000 fans back into Goodison Park for upcoming matches.
Everton U17s lose to Man Utd in Premier League Cup
24 NovemberTheir second game in the group stage of this season's revamped Premier League Cup saw Everton U17s fall to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Manchester United.

Fans to be allowed back, depending on new Tiers
26 NovemberWith the second national lockdown for Coronavirus coming to an end next week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has signalled that small numbers of fans are to be allowed back into venues for elite sports in the UK.

First-half efforts help Everton end winless streak with victory at Fulham
22 NovemberEverton were left clinging on to their first win in four games as a combination of complacency and fatigue were almost their undoing in the second half against Fulham.
Everton U18s put three past Derby County at Finch Farm
21 NovemberEverton U18s take on Derby County at Finch Farm as the U18 Premier League resumes after the International Break.

Fulham vs Everton
21 NovemberWith the final international break out the way, Everton are back in action hoping to get their Premier League campaign back on the rails following three straight defeats that wrecked their 100% start to the season.
Everton U23s fall to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium
20 NovemberEverton U23s lost by a single goal to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in an early afternoon Premier League 2 game on Friday.

Pickford starts for England against Iceland
18 NovemberJordan Pickford started in goal for England in their dead rubber game against Iceland in the Nations League at Wembley but Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Michael Keane were unused substitutes.
Christiansen strike wins cup derby for Everton Women
18 NovemberEverton Women notched another win in the Merseyside derby when they beat Liverpool in the Continental Cup thanks to Izzy Christiansen's solo strike.

Mixed fortunes for South American contingent
17 NovemberJames Rodriguez scored from the spot for Colombia but Los Cafeteros suffered a 6-1 drubbing in World Cup qualifying while a Richarlison strike helped Brazil beat Uruguay.

Allan sustains unspecified injury on international duty
16 NovemberAllan picked up what Brazil boss Tite has described as a "clinical" injury in the recent game against Venezuela and is doubtful for the clash with Uruguay tomorrow

England find it hard going against Roberto's Belgium
15 NovemberDominic Calvert-Lewin was the last throw of the dice for Gareth Southgate but he could do nothing about England's 2-0 defeat to Belgium tonight.
Academy transfer ban is finally lifted
14 NovemberThe 2-year ban stopping Everton bringing in young players for their Academy from other English clubs has now been lifted.

Iwobi on target while Mina sees red
13 NovemberAlex Iwobi scored twice as Nigeria roared into a 4-0 lead against Sierra Leone but the Super Eagles gave it all back in the second half while Yerry Mina was sent off as Colombia lost to Uruguay.
Fulham trip moved back for TV coverage
13 NovemberEverton's match against Fulham after the international break will now be played on Sunday 22nd November at noon.

Coleman withdraws from Ireland squad
12 NovemberSeamus Coleman was a late withdrawal from Ireland's game against England this evening after suffering a recurrence of his hamstring problem.
AGM date set for January
12 NovemberEverton Football Club’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held online on Thursday 14 January 2021 at 6pm.
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It’s the Fighters Who Make It
12 NovemberRicharlison tells his origins story, from growing up in poverty in a broken home to realising his Premier League dream before raising an issue that is near and dear to his heart - the destruction of Brazil's Pantanal region
Everton to give supporters chance to shape the Bramley-Moore Dock experience
9 NovemberAs Everton await the outcome of their application for planning permission for their proposed new stadium, the club are giving supporters the chance to guide the match-day offerings and seating options at Bramley-Moore Dock.
A fine win over Chelsea for the U23s
8 NovemberEverton Under-23s defeated last season's PL2 Champions Chelsea 2-0 in their game at Southport on Sunday.

Alarming decline continues with defeat to erratic United
7 NovemberEverton lost for the third game on the bounce as their great start to the season unravels, with Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer getting a reprieve from the Blues’ charitable defence
No joy for the U18s against the Red Devils
7 NovemberAn hour before the senior sides did battle in the Premier League, their Under-18 teams took to the field at the Aon Training Complex for their U18 Premier League fixture.
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Premier League to scrap controversial pay-per-view scheme from November 21
7 NovemberPremier League clubs have agreed to pull the plug on the controversial pay-per-view system following weeks of outcry from fans and politicians.

Everton vs Manchester United
6 NovemberEverton are back at Goodison Park after successive fixtures on the road as they host Manchester United and their under-fire manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the early Saturday kick-off.

Gomes an early doubt for United clash
3 NovemberEverton will assess the fitness of André Gomes this week following his withdrawal from the action against Newcastle on Sunday.
What are we missing from Abdoulaye Doucouré?
3 NovemberI have commented before about wanting to see more from Abdoulaye Doucouré.

Flat Everton succumb to defeat on Tyneside
1 NovemberThe bloom came completely off Everton's flying start to the season as, shorn of their most creative players, they paid the price for a turgid and uninspired display with defeat at St James's Park
Everton Women fall short of cup glory
1 NovemberEverton Women were deadlocked at Wembley with Manchester City after Valerie Gauvin cancelled out Sam Mewis's first-half header with one of her own off a corner in the second half but Georgia Stanway scored what proved to be the winner in extra time.
U18s come unstuck on Teesside
31 OctoberEverton Under-18s fell to a 2-0 defeat at top-of-the-table Middlesbrough on Saturday afternoon.

Newcastle United vs Everton
30 OctoberEverton are in the northeast this weekend for a game that has taken on added significance and complexity in the wake of last Sunday's loss to Southampton and the absence of three key players.

Allan called up by Brazil
29 OctoberEverton midfielder Allan has been called back up to the Brazilian national team for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Uruguay.

Rodriguez battled testicle injury after derby
29 OctoberAccording to a report by Marca in Columbia, James Rodriguez sustained a "testicle injury" after a bruising challenge by Virgil van Dijk in the Goodison derby.
Kean's scoring streak continues
28 OctoberMoise Kean scored both of Paris Saint-Germain's goals as they beat Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League this evening.

Holgate and Branthwaite return to training
28 OctoberEverton are finally getting better news on the injury front with absentees Mason Holgate and Jarrad Branthwaite returning to training.
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Greg Clarke has surrendered the FA's moral authority to lead football
28 OctoberFA chairman posed as the good English football man standing up to billionaires but that was not Project Big Picture’s reality
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Bodyguards hired to protect Jordan Pickford after death threats
28 OctoberJordan Pickford has hired bodyguards for protection after being the recipient of death threats in the aftermath of his challenge in the Merseyside derby which left Virgil van Dijk with knee ligament damage.
Everton Women announce MegaFon as new principal partner
28 OctoberEverton Women have signed a new multi-year principal partnership deal with MegaFon ahead of this weekend’s Vitality Women’s FA Cup Final.
Everton start new U17 Premier League Cup with a win
27 OctoberEverton kicked off their participation in the new Under-17 Premier League Cup with a win after coming from behind to an early goal from Burnley this evening.
£14.95 PPV games to continue despite opposition
27 OctoberThe Premier League clubs have agreed to continue with their controversial pay-per-view scheme for matches not already selected for live broadcast in the UK.

Digne ban downgraded to one game
27 OctoberEverton have been boosted by the news that Lucas Digne's suspension for the red card he received at Southampton has been reduced to one match from three.

Unbeaten record washed away on the south coast
25 OctoberEverton’s flying start to 2020-21 came to a shuddering halt at St Mary’s as they were comfortably over-turned by Southampton and had a man sent off for the second week running.

Ancelotti brands Digne red card 'a joke'
25 OctoberCarlo Ancelotti has said Everton will appeal the straight red card shown to Lucas Digne in this afternoon’s match at Southampton.
Everton U18s in mini-derby mauling
24 OctoberEverton U18s hosted a Liverpool side at USM Finch Farm on Saturday that seemed determined to avenge senior matters from last weekend, destroying the Blues unbeaten start to the U18 Premier League (North) season.
Two more Everton games on subscription TV
24 OctoberTwo more of Everton's home Premier League matches have been moved for live television coverage.
U23s come unstuck at Man Utd
23 OctoberManchester United U23s defeated their Everton counterparts with a late penalty to condemn Unsworth's side to a third successive defeat.

Southampton vs Everton
23 OctoberEverton travel to the south coast on Sunday to take on Southampton where they will be looking to build on their unbeaten start to the 2020-21 season.

Richarlison sends video greetings to Brazil legend Pelé
23 OctoberEverton's Brazilian forward Richarlison, already a fan favorite on the blue side of the Mersey has sent via Pelegacy's Instagram, a greeting to Pelé to mark his 80th Birthday and the 50th anniversary of his first World Cup.

James set to miss Saints trip
22 OctoberEverton face being without two of their most important attacking players with the news that James Rodriguez is a major doubt for Sunday's clash with Southampton.

Unsworth: Calvert-Lewin as good as we ever could have imagined
22 OctoberDavid Unsworth has spoken of his delight at the progress his former protégé, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, has made at Everton since signing for the club as a raw teenager four years ago.
Everton confirm 23-man squad
20 OctoberEverton have released the official squad for 2020-21 now that both the international and domestic transfer windows have closed.
Everton U23s play out a testy scoreless draw with Spurs
19 OctoberEverton U23s were held to a scoreless draw against Spurs in Southport on Monday evening, with 5 players shown yellow cards.

Richarlison sees red as VAR ensures eventful derby ends all square
17 OctoberEverton’s 100% record fell at the fifth hurdle but, by the final whistle, they were counting themselves fortunate to have come away with a point after Jordan Henderson’s stoppage-time winner was ruled out for offside by the slenderest of margins.
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'If we beat Liverpool, people will take notice!'
17 OctoberIn a rare interview, Everton hero Duncan Ferguson talks Merseyside rivalry, 'wee magician' James Rodriguez, Carlo Ancelotti's revolution and Dominic Calvert-Lewin's emergence as a true Toffees No 9

Richarlison issues Alcântara apology
17 OctoberRicharlison has extended an apology to Thiago Alcântara for the ugly tackle that ended with the Brazilian being shown a straight red card during today’s Merseyside derby and the Spanish midfielder taken to hospital to undergo scans on his injured knee.

Disappointment in the camp that derby wait goes on
17 OctoberCarlo Ancelotti said he was “really satisfied” with Everton’s performance against Liverpool today even if the result was a little disappointing.

Everton vs Liverpool
16 OctoberExactly 10 years to the day since their last Merseyside derby victory, league leaders Everton will face local rivals Liverpool at Goodison Park on Saturday looking to extend their 100% start to the season.
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Carlo Ancelotti would like to talk about Crosby
16 OctoberHis Everton squad is leading the Premier League entering Saturday’s Merseyside derby, but a manager who has seen it all has never been single-minded when it comes to soccer.
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Atalanta, Bayern... Everton? European soccer's 11 must-see, can't-miss attacking teams
16 OctoberHere are the 11 most enjoyable soccer teams in Europe's Big Five leagues at the moment, plus lots of honourable mentions because you know what? There's always room for more fun.
Connolly moves to Fleetwood
16 OctoberEverton Under-23s defender Callum Connolly has re-joined Fleetwood Town on a season-long loan.
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The making of James Rodriguez: A superstar by 14 and turned down by Manchester United
15 OctoberIn this piece buried towards the bottom of The Telegraph's Football page, noted red Chris Bascombe writes that Manchester Utd were not the only club to dismiss the Colombian as a slow youngster - but he is proving them wrong at Everton now

Everton hope to have Gbamin playing again this year
14 OctoberJean-Philippe Gbamin could be back in action by the end of November according to an injury update from Carlo Ancelotti who expects to have Allan, Seamus Coleman and André Gomes back in contention for this weekend’s Merseyside derby.

Pickford keeps his place as England lose to Denmark
14 OctoberJordan Pickford was in goal again and Dominic Calvert-Lewin came on as a second-half substitute for England who went down 1-0 to Denmark at Wembley.

Premier League clubs reject 'Project Big Picture'
14 OctoberThe radical proposals set out by Liverpool, Manchester United and EFL Chairman, Rick Parry, have been slapped down by a majority of the top flight's other clubs.

Richarlison on target in Brazil victory
14 OctoberRicharlison and James Rodriguez were in action for their countries tonight as Brazil beat Peru 4-2 and Colombia forced a 2-2 draw in Chile in World Cup qualifying.
Tarashaj finally leaves Everton
13 OctoberShani Tarashaj's Everton career is over after a four-year spell with the club that didn't result in him playing a single first-team game.

Calvert-Lewin and Pickford start for England
11 OctoberDominic Calvert-Lewin earned his second England cap and Jordan Pickford returned in goal as England beat Belgium in the Nations League.

'Project Big Picture' — Manchester United and Liverpool driving radical overhaul of Premier League power structure
11 OctoberA one-off rescue package and hugely increased ongoing funding of EFL clubs in exchange for an 18-team Premier League and consolidated voting power among England's biggest clubs are among a raft of proposals in a 'Revitalisation' document seen by The Telegraph.

Richarlison plays bit part in Brazil romp
10 OctoberRicharlison returned to action when he came on as a second-half substitute in Brazil's 5-0 drubbing of Bolivia and both of the Blues' Colombian stars featured in a 3-0 win over Venezuela in World Cup qualifying last night.
Everton duo take September awards
9 OctoberDominic Calvert-Lewin has been recognised for his scoring exploits last month by being named the Premier League Player of the Month for September and Carlo Ancelotti is Manager of the Month.
Everton in the Community and Steve Morgan Foundation Partner On £4m Project
9 OctoberEverton in the Community and Steve Morgan Foundation will work together on a major £4m project to deliver early intervention programmes in Speke-Garston to specifically tackle the barriers facing young people in attaining a good education and subsequent employment.
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin: “At 20 I wasn't ready but I never stopped believing”
8 OctoberStriker felt the weight of expectation when he joined Everton but is delivering for his club and senses a chance with England

Calvert-Lewin scores on his England debut
8 OctoberDominic Calvert-Lewin took the field as a fully-fledged England player this evening in a friendly against Wales and grabbed his first goal with a typical first-half header.
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Cheating death and learning scouse: the incredible story of Jacob Viera
7 OctoberThe story of Jacob Viera, a Kenyan refugee who came to England after an awful episode of gang-related retribution to try and make it as a footballer. After having a trial with Newcastle, seeing another with Tottenham snatched away and time spent training with Everton's U18s, Jacob is now on the track to become a professional referee.
Josh Bowler out for the next 3 months
7 OctoberEverton U-23 player Josh Bowler will be out of action for the next 3 months as he recovers from surgery following an injury picked up in training.
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin: From non-league loan to England call-up
07 OctoberGood piece on Dominic Calvert-Lewin at BBC Sport, detailing his switch from a midfield player to centre forward and how a spell in non-league football contributed to his progress.
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Scout Report: Ben Godfrey
7 OctoberEverton added another centre-back on transfer deadline day. Here's what he can bring to the Toffees.
Luke Butterfield signs professional contract
6 OctoberEverton academy midfielder, Luke Butterfield, has signed a 3-year professional deal with the Blues that runs until the end of June 2023.

Richarlison's blue-sky thinking for club and country
6 OctoberRicharlison has been speaking of his Champions League and World Cup dreams this month as he reveals the impact Carlo Ancelotti has had on his continued development at Everton.

Everton announce signing of Ben Godfrey
5 OctoberEverton have confirmed their fifth signing of the summer after completing the formalities for the transfer of Ben Godfrey from Norwich City.

Transfer Deadline Day
5 OctoberEverton saw two come in and two go out on what was a fairly eventful deadline day as Ben Godfrey completed his move from Norwich and Robin Olsen was drafted in on loan from Roma.

Everton bring keeper Olsen in loan
5 OctoberEverton have completed their second deal of Transfer Deadline Day with the acquisition of Swedish international goalkeeper Robin Olsen.

Walcott seals Southampton return
5 OctoberTheo Walcott is back at the club where he started his career after completing a season-long loan move back to Southampton.

Sandro leaves Everton for Huesca
5 OctoberSandro Ramirez's frustrating three-year spell at Everton is over with the news that he has secured a move to SD Huesca in his native Spain.
Everton sign Swedish youngster
4 OctoberUpdated Everton have concluded a £1.3m deal with BK Häcken for teenager, Imam Jagne, with whom they had been linked this month.

PSG finalise Kean loan
4 OctoberMoise Kean has joined French giants Paris Saint-Germain on a season-long loan following a successful medical.
U23s lose to very late Man City penalty
4 OctoberEverton Under-23s suffered a late reverse, losing 2-1 to Manchester City on Sunday after a last-minute penalty proved decisive.

James double helps Everton preserve 100% start
3 OctoberEverton made it four straight wins to start the Premier League season as they rattled in another four goals to see off an enterprising but ultimately helpless Brighton side.
U18s go top with win at Burnley
3 OctoberEverton's Under-18s pulled off an impressive fightback to beat Burnley.
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By Mocking the Excitement of Evertonians the Joke is on Us
2 OctoberSte Tudor pens a terrific piece on the "endearing" joie de vivre that Evertonians have been exhibiting in recent weeks. After decades of misery and mediocrity, he says that deriding Blues fans "illustrate[s] where we are right now in a cynical, tribal world. Depressingly and pathetically, it is not allowed anymore for football supporters to be excited in the moment."
Three games this month are rescheduled
2 OctoberThe Merseyside derby will now be a 12:30pm kick-off on Saturday the 17th of October while the trip to Southampton has been moved to Sunday the 25th.

Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
2 OctoberEverton are bidding to extend their 100% start to the season as they play Brighton at Goodison Park in their final game of a busy three-week period prior to the first international break.

Everton agree fee with Norwich for Godfrey
1 OctoberEverton have moved significantly closer to signing Ben Godfrey from Norwich City after an agreement over a £25m transfer was reached with the East Anglia club.

Everton draw Manchester United at home
1 OctoberEverton have been handed another home tie against top-flight opposition in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup, this time against the Red Devils.

Calvert-Lewin gets first England call-up
1 OctoberDominic Calvert-Lewin's electric start to the new season has earned him inclusion in the senior England squad for the first time.

Everton's goal machine rolls over the Hammers in cup rout
30 SeptemberEverton booked their place in the last eight of the Carabao Cup as Dominic Calvert-Lewin grabbed his second hat-trick of the nascent season to propel the Toffees to another handsome win.

Ancelotti hopeful over injuries to key players
30 SeptemberCarlo Ancelotti has suggested that the injuries sustained by Richarlison and Allan during tonight's romp past West Ham might not be as serious as first feared.
Everton Women march on to Wembley
30 SeptemberEverton Women secured their place in the FA Cup Final with a comprehensive 3-0 win at Birmingham City this evening.

Everton vs West Ham United
29 SeptemberEverton’s Carabao Cup journey continues with their most difficult assignment in the competition thus far in 2020-21 as West Ham United come to Goodison Park.
Under-23s score handsome win over Derby
28 SeptemberEverton's Under-23s enjoyed a comprehensive victory at the Merseyrail Community Stadium in Southport as they beat Derby County 4-1.
Everton Women shock Chelsea to advance to WFA Cup semi-finals
27 SeptemberEverton Women came from behind to stun free-scoring Chelsea in the last eight of the Women’s FA Cup.
Evertonians take 'Spirit of the Blues' to the top of iTunes charts
27 SeptemberA groundswell on social media has propelled the catchy Everton anthem 'Spirit of the Blues' to Number 1 on the UK iTunes charts tonight.

Solid Everton grind out another victory
26 SeptemberEverton extended their 100% start to the new season with a hard-fought win at Selhurst Park that was secured by a controversial penalty late in the first half.
U18s in solid win over Stoke
26 SeptemberEverton Under-18s maintained their strong start to the season with a 4-0 victory over Stoke City at USM Finch Farm

Ancelotti pleased with 'fantastic' start to the season
26 SeptemberCarlo Ancelotti has praised the spirit of his Everton team and the start they have made to the new season, one which has yielded five wins from five in all competitions thus far.

Ancelotti maintains 'Davies is important to us'
26 SeptemberCarlo Ancelotti has played down speculation that Tom Davies could be allowed to leave the club before the transfer deadline, either on loan or in a permanent transfer, insisting that the midfielder is part of his plans.

Crystal Palace vs Everton
25 SeptemberEverton’s second away fixture of the new Premier league season takes them back to the Capital to face Crystal Palace.

Pickford gets vote of confidence from Ancelotti
25 SeptemberCarlo Ancelotti has given his backing to under-fire goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford, and dismissed speculation that he is actively looking to sign competition for the England international before the transfer deadline

Adeniran joins Wycombe for the season
25 SeptemberEverton Under-23 midfielder Dennis Adeniran has signed for Championship newcomers, Wycombe Wanderers on a season-long loan.
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James Rodríguez Is Here to Entertain You
24 SeptemberRory Smith writes, "Don’t think about the economics at play in the Colombian’s arrival at Everton. Just enjoy it."

Additional stadium consultation process opens
24 SeptemberThe latest public consultation on Everton's modified Bramley-Moore Dock stadium proposals is now open and runs until 11:59 pm on Thursday 22 October.

Everton’s quality prevails against plucky Fleetwood
23 SeptemberRicharlison scored his first goals of the season while Alex Iwobi and Bernard also got off the mark as Everton saw off the challenge of Joey Barton’s Fleetwood.
Neymar presents Richarlison with Everton award
23 SeptemberRicharlison received a virtual hand-over of his Player of the Season award for 2019-20 when his Brazil international team-mate Neymar presented it to him via video.

Fleetwood Town vs Everton
22 SeptemberEverton take their next step in what is a compressed start to the 2020-21 edition of the Carabao Cup when they travel to Fleetwood Town on Wednesday evening.
Unsworth predicts five U23 players could be loaned out
22 SeptemberDavid Unsworth says that he expects a number of his Under-23 side to head out on loan this season.
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Joey Barton: Things got so bad at Everton my son started supporting Liverpool
23 SeptemberFleetwood head coach Joey Barton admits things got so bad at boyhood club Everton his own son began supporting Liverpool.

Virginia pens new long-term deal with the Blues
22 SeptemberEverton have underlined their belief in goalkeeper Joao Virginia by handing the 20-year-old a new four-year contract at the club.
U23s too good for Leicester this evening
21 SeptemberDavid Unsworth’s Under-23s side took on Leicester City at Southport FC’s Pure Stadium at 7 pm on Monday evening following a Merseyside derby defeat in their opening game of the season last weekend.

Everton recover from early scare to power past 10-man West Brom
19 SeptemberDominic Calvert-Lewin scored his first hat-trick for Everton and James Rodriguez got off the mark for his new club as the Toffees battled back from conceding an early goal to eventually run out comfortable winners over West Bromwich Albion.
U18s draw at Manchester City this afternoon
19 SeptemberPaul Tait's Under-18 side secured a draw at Manchester City in their second game of the season.
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Gareth Barry talks about leaving Everton
19 September
Gareth Barry has been talking about leaving Everton in 2017:
"I kept seeing my name linked with other teams and getting involved in player deals coming in and I felt that I wasn't wanted as much. Now Ronald [Koeman] has come out and said he was desperate to keep me, so I'm not sure if it was him or the hierarchy above him that were feeling my time was up."

Everton vs West Bromwich Albion
18 SeptemberEverton hope to build on their impressive start to the new season when newly-promoted West Bromwich Albion visit Goodison Park for the Saturday lunchtime kick-off in the Premier League.
David Unsworth on managing loans and player development
18 SeptemberAfter a disappointing opening day fixture for the Under-23s, in which an older and more experienced line-up featuring a number of players who had been out on loan, lost to a surprise early goal from Liverpool last weekend, David Unsworth spoke to The Echo on the wider implications of his job and how he is always looking for the best ways to give each individual player what they need to succeed.
Blues to face West Ham or Hull if they beat Fleetwood
17 SeptemberDavid Moyes could be in line for a return to Goodison Park if Everton beat Fleetwood and West Ham knock Hull City out of the Carabao Cup next week.
Rodriguez's former club upset by terms of player's move to Everton
17 SeptemberThe president of Banfield, where James Rodriguez spent a season before making his move to Porto in 2010, is claiming that the Colombian's switch to Goodison Park was effectively a free transfer.
Premier League strikes one-year China streaming deal
17 SeptemberPremier League football will be broadcast on Chinese TV after all this season after a deal was agreed with the media giant Tencent Sports.
Whitaker signs pro forms
17 SeptemberCharlie Whitaker is the latest Academy player to sign a professional contract for Everton after he agreed a three-year deal with the club.

Everton and Cazoo launch ‘Goals for Good’ initiative
17 SeptemberThe Blues' new shirt sponsor and principal partner have announced that they will donate £1,000 for every Everton goal scored in the Premier League this season to Everton in the Community.

Under-strength Blues have enough to beat Salford
16 SeptemberEverton progressed to the third round of the Carabao Cup and a date at Fleetwood Town next week with a comfortable victory over League Two Salford City at Goodison Park.

Everton vs Salford City
15 SeptemberEverton continue their busy start to the new season with the first step of what they hope will be a long journey in the Carabao Cup as they host Salford City

Branthwaite adds to Ancelotti’s defensive headaches
16 SeptemberEverton face an anxious wait to see the extent of the injury that Jarrad Branthwaite sustained in this evening’s cup win over Salford City as Carlo Ancelotti admits the club will sign a new centre-back if they can find one.
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Dreams have been the luxury of others; James helps change that for Everton
15 SeptemberDaniel Storey writes that James Rodriguez's Premier League debut proved he has still got it. The Colombian will be the competition's most intriguing sideshow as Everton fans dare to dream again.
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Neville Southall: 'You don’t expect loose cannons to take over your own country'
15 SeptemberThe former Everton keeper takes aim at Boris Johnson and JK Rowling and reveals how helping marginalised groups leaves little time to himself

Everton to launch new hummel Alan Ball trainer
15 SeptemberEverton and hummel are to launch a limited-edition Alan Ball trainer to mark 50 years since the Goodison legend wore his iconic white hummel boots.
Fratelli Beretta agree to continued Everton sponsorship
14 SeptemberEverton have secured an extension to their sponsor partnership with Italian food giant Fratelli Beretta.
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Silky Rodríguez gives reason for Everton fans' imagination to run riot
14 SeptemberIt may be opening weekend optimism, but the Colombian lifted Carlo Ancelotti’s side and left Tottenham in the dust
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Samuel: This felt like a leap forward for Everton
14 SeptemberJust being able to field players of the calibre of James Rodriguez and Allan shows they are on their way under Carlo Ancelotti

Calvert-Lewin bullet gets new-look Blues off to a flyer
13 SeptemberEverton beat Tottenham for the first time since 2012 with a hugely uplifting performance in North London to get the new season off to a terrific start.

Ancelotti hails 'brilliant' display at Spurs
13 SeptemberCarlo Ancelotti expressed his satisfaction with Everton’s impressive win at Tottenham this afternoon, saying that the players did exactly what was expected of them.

Everton: Stadium consultation process has been thorough and received widespread backing
14 SeptemberEverton’s Director of Marketing, Communications & Community, Richard Kenyon, has highlighted the club’s extensive consultation process vis-a-vis the historic nature of the Bramley-Moore Dock site in the wake of objections to the proposed stadium from heritage bodies.
U23s lose opening match to local rivals
13 SeptemberDavid Unsworth's Under-23s side kicked off their PL2 campaign today with a visit down the road to the Liverpool Academy, falling behind to an early goal that won the game

Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton
12 SeptemberEverton open the season at Tottenham where three new players could make their debuts after signing last week.
U18s start with a win over Blackburn
12 SeptemberEverton's young Blues recovered from a shock early goal against to come back and win their first U18 Premier League game of the season at Finch Farm.

Baines takes coaching role at Everton
11 SeptemberLeighton Baines's association with Everton will continue beyond his playing days with the announcement that the ex-defender has become the club's first professional development coach.
U18s striker Kouyate signs pro deal
11 SeptemberKatia Kouyate has signed his first professional contract for Everton with a three-year contract that would keep him at the club until June 2023.

Holgate to miss Spurs trip
10 SeptemberAs expected, Mason Holgate has been ruled out of Everton’s season-opening clash with Tottenham Hotspur but Carlo Ancelotti says that André Gomes and Yerry Mina are available.

Squad numbers confirmed for 2020-21
11 SeptemberEverton have released their official squad numbers for the new season.
Tosun plays down talk of Turkey return
9 SeptemberCenk Tosun says he won't be going anywhere this transfer window, insisting that even if he weren't injured, he's not ready to return to his homeland.

Doucouré signs on to bolster Everton's midfield
8 SeptemberAbdoulaye Doucouré officially became Everton’s third signing of the close season today when his £20m move from Watford was confirmed by the club.

Everton announce arrival of James Rodriguez
7 SeptemberEverton have finally confirmed the signing of Colombian star James Rodriguez from Real Madrid on an initial two-year contract in a deal worth just shy of £20m.

Heritage body recommends that Bramley-Moore Dock plan be called in
8 SeptemberHistoric England, a public heritage body that seeks to preserve and care for “England’s historic environment” have called on the Government to scrutinise Everton’s plans to build a new stadium on Liverpool’s derelict north docks.

Ancelotti expecting big impact from Allan
7 SeptemberCarlo Ancelotti has predicted that Everton fans will love what new signing Allan will bring to the team and says that next season promises to be much better than the last.

Gomes leaves Portugal camp with injury
7 SeptemberAndre Gomes has been sent back to England by Portugal after picking up an injury that rules him out of today's Nations League fixture against Sweden.

Everton draw Salford City in the Carabao Cup
6 SeptemberEverton have been drawn against Salford City at home in the Second Round of the Carabao Cup, with the winners facing Fleetwood Town or Port Vale.

Evertonians await confirmation of Rodriguez move
6 SeptemberWith all indications suggesting the deal has been agreed and his contract has been inked, Everton are expected to imminently unveil James Rodriguez as their latest signing.

Youngsters shine in comfortable friendly win over Preston
5 SeptemberGoalkeeper Harry Tyrer and left-back Niels Nkounkou stood out as the Blues coasted to a 2-0 win thanks to goals by Jonjoe Kenny and Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Allan first through the door as Everton confirm capture of Brazilian
5 SeptemberEverton have sealed the transfer of Allan Marques from Napoli in a deal worth £21m

Holgate an injury doubt ahead of Spurs clash
5 SeptemberMason Holgate's readiness for the new season suffered a blow during the first half of Everton's pre-season friendly with Preston this afternoon, with the defender's injury to be assessed.

Pickford keeps England place against Iceland
5 SeptemberJordan Pickford started and Michael Keane was on the bench as England narrowly beat Iceland in the Uefa Nations League this evening.
Davies lays on two goals in England U21s rout
4 SeptemberTom Davies, Moise Kean and Muhamed Besic were all in international action this evening.

Allan expected to lead midfield influx
4 SeptemberBrazilian international Allan is believed to be at Finch Farm to complete the formalities on his £21m move from Napoli, the first of three signings Everton hope to wrap up in the next day or so
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Scout Report: James Rodriguez
4 SeptemberIn his second deep-dive of the week, Michael Greenall assesses what James Rodriguez could bring to Everton if, as is expected, he signs from Real Madrid.
Premier League eases financial rules in light of pandemic
4 SeptemberThe financial fair play restrictions on Premier League clubs will be relaxed to reflect the economic uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic report The Times.
Top-flight clubs vote down five-subs rule
3 SeptemberThe Premier League's 20 clubs have elected not to carry forward the regulation that permitted the use of up to five substitutes into the 2020-21 season.
Premier League forced to cancel sizeable Chinese broadcast contract
3 SeptemberThe most lucrative of the overseas television rights deals has been scrapped by the Premier League.

Doucouré set to complete Goodison switch
2 SeptemberEverton and Watford have come to an agreement over a fee for Abdoulaye Doucouré, paving the way for the Frenchman to join Everton, possibly before the end of the week.

Reports: Rodriguez and Allan transfers are almost done
2 SeptemberUpdated Everton are on track to wrap up deals for James Rodriguez and Allan Marques on Thursday with the Colombian set to undergo a medical tomorrow after the Brazilian completed his today.

Sigurdsson heads list of players Everton would sell this summer
3 SeptemberEverton will listen to offers for a few first-team regulars as well as fringe players who spent last season on loan as the club continues its preparations for the new campaign.
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Cadamarteri says fast-tracking at Everton cost his development
2 SeptemberIn this interview at Planet Football, Danny Cadmarteri says his development as a Premier League player with Everton was fast-tracked to the point where it was detrimental.
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Scout Report: Allan
2 SeptemberOn the Toffee Analysis blog, Michael Greenall takes an in-depth look at Everton's imminent signing from Napoli.

Rising star Gordon handed new contract by Everton
1 SeptemberEverton's young attacking midfielder, Anthony Gordon, has underlined his breakthrough season by agreeing a new 5-year contract with Everton.
Everton disability teams third-kit achieve record breaking sales
31 AugustEverton and hummel’s launch of the new third kit has been well received with record opening-day sales.

Michael Keane signs new 5-year contract
30 AugustMichael Keane has agreed a new 5-year contract with Everton, underlining Carlo Ancelotti's confidence in the England centre-back.
Friendly at Blackburn Rovers is cancelled
30 AugustBlackburn Rovers and Everton have cancelled the friendly that had been lined up for Ewood Park on Tuesday.
Under-18s win at Tranmere Rovers
29 AugustTom Cannon's impressive pre-season continued as he struck twice to help Everton Under-18s to a 4-0 friendly win at Tranmere Rovers Under-18s on Saturday.

Everton close in on Allan
29 AugustEverton could have at least one, possibly two, players in the door within the next week if reports suggesting a deal is close to completion for Allan Marques are true.
Everton U23s can't score against Morecambe FC
29 AugustEverton Under-23s failed to score against Morecambe FC this afternoon at USM Finch Farm in their 4th pre-season friendly.

First two games moved for TV
28 AugustEverton's fixtures against Tottenham and West Bromwich Albion have been shifted to accommodate live television broadcast.

Design revisions part of Bramley-Moore Dock update
26 AugustEverton will submit an updated planning application next month that will include architectural and design changes to the proposed Bramley-Moore Dock stadium.

Gareth Barry hangs up his boots
27 AugustPopular ex-Everton midfielder Gareth Barry has announced his retirement from football at the age of 39.

Everton launch new third kit
26 AugustEverton have unveiled the third and final strip for the new season, a “seafoam” green number with charcoal grey shorts.
Under-23s edge Chorley at Finch Farm
25 AugustEverton U23s took on Chorley FC in a pre-season friendly played behind closed doors at Finch Farm on Tuesday
Baningime's loan to Blackpool falls through
25 AugustIt had been understood that Everton were negotiating a season-long deal for Beni Baningime to go on loan at Blackpool but this has now collapsed
Everton U18s trounced 8-2 by Man City
22 AugustEverton U18s suffered a hammering from the Manchester City Academy players, who ran out 8-2 winners in a pre-season friendly on Saturday.
U23s put seven past Runcorn Town
22 AugustNathan Broadhead scored five fine goals as a dominant Everton Under-23s side beat Runcorn Town 7-1 in a pre-season friendly at USM Finch Farm on Saturday afternoon.

Everton recover after dreadful start at Blackpool
22 AugustThis afternoon, Everton clawed their way back from a dreadful start to draw 3-3 with Blackpool in their first pre-season friendly.

Premier League fixtures announced
20 AugustEverton will kick off the new Premier League campaign at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and conclude it at the Etihad Stadium following the release of the 2020-21 fixtures.
Tom Cannon hat-trick in U18s pre-season win
20 AugustA hat-trick from Tom Cannon was the highlight of a 6-2 pre-season friendly victory for Everton Under-18s against Preston North End on Wednesday afternoon
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Ronald Koeman never understood Everton; that won’t be a problem at Barcelona
18 AugustThe biggest positive for Quique Setien’s replacement at the Nou Camp is that he understands and connects with Barca’s underpinning philosophies, something that was never true at Goodison Park

Dai Davies diagnosed with terminal cancer
17 AugustThe family of former Wales and Everton goalkeeper Dai Davies have shared the sad news that he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Returning to the fold
16 AugustFringe players Gibson, Lossl, Kenny, Nkounkou, Besic and Bolasie all joined in the first day of training for Everton's senior squad.
Southport steal late win over Everton U23s
15 AugustSouthport scored late to secure the win in a Finch Farm friendly against David Unsworth's Under-23s on Saturday afternoon.

Two pre-season friendlies confirmed
14 AugustEverton have confirmed their opening two friendlies of a shortened pre-season schedule with games arranged against Blackpool and Blackburn
New Everton U18s Scholars and U23s Pre-season Friendlies
13 AugustA video showing the new scholars who will be competing for places in this season's Under-18 side has been released by Everton Academy
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Tranmere Rovers give James Vaughan a permanent deal
11 AugustThe Echo reports that Tranmere Rovers have completed the permanent signing of former Everton striker James Vaughan.
Everton Under-23s finish 8th in PL2
7 AugustDespite sitting in 7th place when the Premier League 2 season ended prematurely in March, David Unsworth's Everton Under-23s have been moved down to a confirmed 8th-place finish based on points-per-game.
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The Richarlison you don’t know
7 AugustJack Lang writes: "Speak to enough people who have known him well over the years and a picture swiftly emerges — of a talented, stardom-bound footballer, yes, but also of a human being who has greatly enriched the lives of those around him."

Everton return to amber for new away strip
7 AugustEverton have launched the away kit for next season, the second strip designed by new technical partner hummel, a call back to the classic amber and blue of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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Carlo Ancelotti: Is Everton his biggest challenge?
6 August"'Deadwood, mismanagement & a total rebuild" – Kevin Ratcliffe talks to Phil McNulty about the massive task facing Carlo Ancelotti at Goodison Park
Tosun won't be match-fit until November
4 August29-year-old Cenk Tosun is still months away from playing again as he works his way through his rehabilitation plan at Finch Farm.

Holgate's desire for games almost forced a second loan
4 AugustAfter a tumultuous season where he secured his place in the Everton defence, Mason Holgate has been talking about the primary desire at this stage of his career: just to be playing football.
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Everton Season Summary
3 AugustThe Guardian has published a review from a fan of each club to summarize their season. The Everton contribution is authored by Paul The Esk
Referees told how to deal with coughing, spitting and goal celebrations
3 AugustAccording to a report in The Times, the FA has issued guidance to referees on coughing, spitting and goal celebrations as the sport proceeds while government rules on the containment of Covid-19 are in force.

Season ticket uptake undimmed by pandemic uncertainty
1 AugustEvertonians have renewed their season tickets for next season in record numbers in spite of the lack of clarity over when fans might be able to return to football stadiums.
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The Forgotten Story of ... the English Super Cup
1 AugustAfter English clubs were banned from Europe in 1985, the Football League created a consolation competition for them