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Toffee Soccer – Everton and North America

Lyndon Lloyd

Lyndon Lloyd chats with David France ahead of the release of his new book

14/09/2020

The Man Who Created Merseyside Football

In his new book, David Kennedy recounts the sporting legacy of John Houlding, the former Lord Mayor of Liverpool who was responsible for the rise of two of English football’s biggest and most successful football clubs — Everton and Liverpool.

10/09/2020

Summer 'Evolution' Primes Everton for Better Things

Lyndon Lloyd

After last season, Evertonians have been understandably cautious in their optimism and outlook for the new campaign but with a significantly strengthened midfield and Ancelotti at the helm, there is hope that 2020-21 will be a season of marked progress

10/09/2020

Brazilian dynamo Allan promises to be Ancelotti's midfield linchpin

Lyndon Lloyd

Allan Marques was unveiled as part of an anticipated £70m worth of incoming midfield talent today, with James Rodriguez and Abdoulaye Doucouré expected to follow shortly — a trio of moves that promises to radically overhaul the Blues’ massively under-performing mid-section

05/09/2020

How do we fund squad improvements this summer?

Paul The Esk

An over-sized, over-priced, mostly under-achieving squad, financial constraints, and the impact of the Covid-19 crisis pose significant challenges to Everton this summer. Where is the money coming from for new signings?

30/08/2020

The Short Life of an Everton Blue

Tony Onslow

Isaac Roberts would play just once for Everton in February 1889

29/08/2020

Brands's Challenges Make for Slow-Motion Summer

Lyndon Lloyd

Where recruitment is concerned, the buck stops with Marcel Brands but, ultimately, his efforts will continue to be hindered by a number of factors, some of them beyond his control

26/08/2020

Rebranding?

Paul The Esk

What should Everton’s brand and brand values be?

19/08/2020

Can Richarlison and DCL Get the Goals That Fire Everton Into the Top Six Conversation?

Gary McCarty

If Everton are to achieve any hopes of a top ten….eight….six finish, clearly there is a need to bring in a more prolific goal-grabber.

14/08/2020

“Van Den Hauwe – One Last Throw Of The Dice…”

Pete Jones

Without the benefit of the visual image, the unique medium of radio means that live football commentary comes to life in an entirely different way than television. Pete Jones recalls some of his most memorable moments experienced that way

13/08/2020

Another Season Wasted Amid Continuing Instability at Goodison

Lyndon Lloyd

Marco Silva became the latest casualty of Everton's managerial merry-go-round, Carlo Ancelotti arrived before historic disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic ensured that fans just wanted 2019-20 to be over as quickly as possible

08/08/2020

The Financing and Accounting of Transfers and How We Operate in this Window

Paul The Esk

A detailed look at the financial implications behind the transfer options open to us, how it's financed and what it means for Everton

04/08/2020

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