News Archive – Dec

Everton U18s lose to Man Utd

16/12/2023

Everton U18s fell behind to two early goals from their Manchester Utd counterparts at Finch Farm this morning.

Premier League — Matchweek 17

15/12/2023

Only four games are being televised in the UK this weekend: Friday 15 December 2023 20:00 Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur — Sky Sports   Saturday 16 December 2023 17:30 Burnley v Everton — Sky Sports   Sunday 17 December 2023 14:00 West Ham United v Wolves — Sky Sports 16:30 Liverpool v Manchester United — Sky […]

Move to Everton Stadium set for 2025-26 season

15/12/2023

Everton will play their first competitive fixture in their new home at Bramley-Moore Dock at the start of 2025-26, the club have announced, meaning that next season will be the last at Goodison Park.

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Everton can be ‘missing link’ in 777 Partners portfolio

15/12/2023

In an interview with The Telegraph, 777 Partners' global sporting director, Johannes Spors, outlines how Everton can be 'missing link' in the firm's plans and says that if the takeover is given green the light, they will prove Everton doubters wrong.

A Level Playing Field

15/12/2023

Part of this article was originally posted as a response to Lyndon’s article on the closure of the amortisation loophole. Forgive me if those who read previously are irked by its modified repetition, however it occurred to me after posting that we all complain, but exactly what could or should be addressed to limit the […]

The Everton Predicament: Clear and Present Danger

15/12/2023

To clarify the heading, thanks to many different factors, Everton Football Club still face an existential threat to their continued existence. (nb: I am not being a ‘doom-monger’ or ‘naysayer’ regarding the club, I am making an observation from the current situation / predicament we find ourselves in.) Just at a time when Everton actually […]

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Liverpool Echo dismiss Daily Mail’s Matt Hughes

15/12/2023

I thought I would post something to try to allay the fears of any TWer who thinks that this mighty institution is facing near imminent Administration and all that would involve.  Following Matt Hughes of the Daily Mail causing a media frenzy of ‘Everton are doomed, doomed I tell you!’ with his article about the […]

Burnley vs Everton

14/12/2023

Neither Seamus Coleman nor Ashley Young will be available this weekend for Everton's visit to Burnley but Michael Keane has trained and could feature.

🎙Podcast Special: Paul McMonnies of the FAB

13/12/2023

Pablo talks about the Blues and his role on the Fan Advisory Board since he was elected to the 11-person panel over the summer. What is the FAB, what are its aims and what does Pablo hope to change about how the organisation is perceived?

Everton’s Soaring Performance: Aspirations for a Remarkable Premier League Season?

13/12/2023

Everton Football Club is one team that consistently draws the attention of fans and pundits. The Toffees always show great promise, displaying a level of play that has left many wondering if this could be the season for Everton to achieve remarkable success. If not for the staggering 10 points deduction, Everton should be above […]

Better late than never

12/12/2023

Derek Turner making his first trip, with son, to Goodison Park in 34 years of being a Toffee.

Big Spending January?

12/12/2023

It's obviously not going to be a big spending January but we never have needed mega bucks to materially improve the squad. Here’s hoping that Thelwell will have enough wriggle room to do his magic.

Light Entertainment — Favourite Players

12/12/2023

After the emotion of the last few weeks, I thought I’d put up a short article to generate debate. Favourite players? Not just from my lifetime but from stories I was told. Here goes and I know I’ll miss a few so feel free to add. Obviously, for the older generation who can still remember, […]

Keane a doubt for Burnley trip

11/12/2023

Everton could be down to their last two available centre-halves when they make the short trip to Burnley this Saturday as Michael Keane could miss out through injury.

Blue Belief

11/12/2023

Calvert-Lewin was brave but was left crumpled and hurt on the ground so couldn’t celebrate the goal that he enabled.

Calling all Blue Lyricists!

11/12/2023

Since the sixties, football chants and songs have come and gone and even come back. Watching those despicable Chelsea Morons insulting the poor of Merseyside, I could not help remembering and wanting a rendition of: Show them the way to go home,They’re tired and they want to go to bed,Cause they’re only half a football […]

We Shall Not Be Moved

10/12/2023

Everton’s appeal against their penalty might yet see them claw some of those docked points back but, in the meantime, they will push on, displaying the kind of character that Sean Dyche has so admirably harnessed in his 11 months in charge at Goodison.

‘For me it’s not old-school or new school — it’s the right school!’

10/12/2023

To paraphrase Paul ‘The Esk’ Quinn,  Good morning, good afternoon or good evening depending… etc etc. I was about to post a link in Michael Kenrick’s excellent post game Match Review “Another rock-solid Everton performance seals 3 more points“ I originally posted up the Official EFC Post-match Interview, which was very good in itself. Since […]

Dobbin grabs magic moment to seal dogged win over Chelsea

10/12/2023

Everton registered a third successive Premier League win for the first time in almost three years as they ground out another impressive result, this time conquering Chelsea with Lewis Dobbin striking his first goal for the club.

Everton vs Chelsea

09/12/2023

Just three days after their stirring victory over much-vaunted Newcastle, Everton are back at Goodison Park for another huge game, this time against big-spending Chelsea.

Premier League — Matchweek 16

09/12/2023

Back to the regular weekend coverage with only four games being shown live on TV in the UK: Saturday 9 December 2023 12:30 Crystal Palace v Liverpool — TNT Sports 1  1 7:30 Aston Villa v Arsenal — Sky Sports    Sunday 10 December 2023 14:00 Luton Town v Manchester City — Sky Sports  16:30 Tottenham Hotspur […]

Sky Sports reporter criticised for besmirching Everton fans posts heartfelt apology

08/12/2023

Sanny Rudravajhala, the reporter who caused so much consternation among Evertonians when he appeared to suggest he and his cameraman were avoiding Goodison Park last night in case of trouble from supporters protesting the Premier League's decision to dock the club 10 points, has offered his apologies and a self-effacing explanation for his comments.

Westminster to County Road

08/12/2023

Everton 3 – 0 Newcastle United The usual start, but with a bit of a twist this time.   First call the usual early morning stroll with the hounds pondering what may be, but optimistic as ever. The second phase was at a plush Westminster hotel to help the wife find it for the work […]

League Cup Quarter-Final Preview: Everton vs Fulham

08/12/2023

Everton head into their League Cup quarter-final tie against Fulham on December 19 with their sights firmly set on making further progress in the competition. With several big clubs falling by the wayside, the Toffees will undoubtedly fancy their chances of ending their near 30-year wait to win a major trophy. Read on as we […]

Immovable Everton shine bright again under Thursday night lights

08/12/2023

Not since that thrilling evening against Crystal Palace 19 months ago has the Old Lady rocked and roared to a winning performance under the lights like did tonight. It may have taken a couple of mistakes from an unlikely source to open the door but, make no mistake, Everton were full value for this victory.