News Archive – Jan

John Hurst (1947-2024) — A Tribute

19/01/2024

Brian Labone wasn't the only Everton stalwart of his era to embody the Corinthian spirit. "Gentleman Jack" leaves a legacy of being one of the School of Science’s most polished centre-backs and one of its finest men.

Ice-cold Goodison sees Blues progress

18/01/2024

The match itself was a tough watch. Very scrappy and niggly, which led to a subdued atmosphere for large parts, not helped by a very small away following.

Everton hit by another injury to Doucouré

17/01/2024

Everton look set to be without the services of Abdoulaye Doucouré for a further spell of games after Sean Dyche reported that the Frenchman has suffered another hamstring injury.

FAB Chair seeks clarity over Premier League sanctions policy

16/01/2024

Dave Kelly, Chair of the Everton Fan Advisory Board, has written to the Chair of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee raising his concerns over comments made by the Chief Executive of the Premier League, Richard Masters, at a parliamentary hearing today regarding punishments for spending breaches.

Everton vs Crystal Palace

16/01/2024

Everton and Crystal Palace face off again for a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup in tomorrow night's replay at Goodison Park.

777 Partners hit with another US lawsuit

16/01/2024

777 Partners, the investment firm awaiting regulatory approval of their prospective takeover of Everton FC, are in yet more legal jeopardy with the news that a California-based institution have filed a $30m lawsuit against them.

Hatters or Trotters Next in the FA Cup

16/01/2024

Round three of the FA Cup may not be over yet for Everton, but the draw for Round 4 has been made and it has thrown up two potential tasty ties should the Toffees make it through. The 0-0 away draw against Crystal Palace means that a replay at Goodison is in the offing, and if […]

Everton charged with second breach of PSR

15/01/2024

Everton have been referred to an independent commission for a second time for breaching the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability rules and run the risk of being deducted more points by the end of the current season.

Never Give In, Never Be Moved, Forever

15/01/2024

Everton 0 – 0 Aston Villa This club means everything to me since my earliest memories and always will. No-one is taking Everton away from me. A much earlier start than usual as there were the increasingly common complications with the trains that we’ve had recently. So the boy was out by 4:30 am. My […]

Everton vs Aston Villa

12/01/2024

Sean Dyche is hopeful that Abdoulaye Doucouré will be fully fit to face Aston Villa on Sunday while Dwight McNeil could be in with a chance of making an earlier-than-expected return to action in Wednesday's FA Cup replay against Crystal Palace.

Recollections of the Late Peter Johnson

11/01/2024

I was deeply sorry to hear about the death of Peter Johnson. I have fond memories of the self-made businessman who, in my eyes, was ambitious, smart, confident and witty. While the former-chairman was not without failings and mistakes – such as proposing ground moves to Aintree and then Cronton, signing Samways and Simonsen and, […]

Premier League — Matchweek 21

11/01/2024

Matchweek 21 sees the Premier League schedule broken up across two consecutive weekends to give teams something of a mid-winter break. But, with no games planned for the 3 pm blackout on each Saturday, that means all 10 games will be broadcast live on UK television: Friday 12 January 2024  19:45 Burnley v Luton Town […]

Lyon keen on taking Danjuma this month

11/01/2024

Arnaut Danjuma is the subject of strong interest from Olympique Lyonnais who want to sign him on loan for the remainder of the season if Everton agree to end his current term at Goodison Park early.

Elsewhere On The Web

Li Tie admits to match fixing in China

11/01/2024

Former Everton midfielder Li Tie has confessed to being involved in match-fixing following an investigation by the Chinese government into corruption in Chinese football.

Albert Denaro — From Carter’s Boy to Everton’s Boardroom

10/01/2024

The Liverpool-born trade union leader was the founder of the Everton Shareholders Association which, in circumstances that will be feel very familiar in light of the recent protests against the Goodison Park hierarchy, grew out of vocal dissatisfaction with the running of the club in the 1920s and 1930s

Two legends of football have died

08/01/2024

Quite remarkable how two absolute legends of football have died within a few days of each other. Franz Beckenbauer, the ultimate artist and the second to win the World Cup as a player and a manger, for West Germany — the first man to do this double was the brilliant Mario Zagallo who died at […]

777 Partners increase Everton funding by £40m

08/01/2024

It is being reported that 777 Partners have committed a further tranche of £40m to help fund Everton as they await the Premier League's long-drawn-out decision on the proposed change in ownership.

Three More Trials for Sean Dyche

06/01/2024

A follow-up to an article over the summer, three more objectives for the manager for the second half of the 2023-24 season

Everton appeal Calvert-Lewin’s egregious red card

05/01/2024

Everton are appealing the egregious red card shown to Dominic Calvert-Lewin last night after he won the ball in a challenge with Nathaniel Clyne that VAR Craig Pawson judged to be serious foul play.

Storm at the Palace

05/01/2024

Crystal Palace 0 – 0 Everton Here’s my account of the matchday experience, which was eventful as ever.  Swamp-like conditions early doors on the park due to the rain. Muddy boots and mucky paws. But I had time given the FA & broadcasters’ decision to arrange a match between a team from Merseyside and southeast […]

🎙ToffeeWeb Podcast: ‘The Game's Gone’

05/01/2024

An impromptu podcast where the fellas vent about the decision by Chris Kavanagh and Craig Pawson to send off Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the goalless Cup tie at Selhurst Park