News Archive – Sep

Maupay ‘relieved’ to end his time with Everton

09/09/2024

Neal Maupay says that a meme he posted to Twitter on deadline day was an expression of his relief at securing a move away from Everton, two years after he was first signed under Frank Lampard.

Jack Harrison Continues to Thrive Amongst the Chaos at Everton

09/09/2024

In a team in which defensive solidity is prided over anything else, it can be difficult for attack-minded players to thrive. With Sean Dyche continuing to operate with a low block at Everton, even the most advanced players in his nominal 4-4-1-1 formation are forced to retreat deep into their own half. And thus, when […]

Does ToffeeWeb matter? Part 2

09/09/2024

The first part of this piece appeared 25 years ago and was the first thing I ever wrote on the site. My view at the time was that ToffeeWeb mattered a great deal. However, the consensus, if I recall correctly, was not really. As a forum to inform, entertain and bring Blues together, it is […]

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Chaos club Everton reap the whirlwind of Premier League’s financial revolution

07/09/2024

In The Guardian, Jonathan Wilson summarises the economic and societal drivers behind the inception of the Premier League and weaves in Everton’s role in the breakaway before undergoing the gradual decline that has them on course, he believes, for a fourth successive season battling to avoid becoming the first of the original “Big Five” to be […]

Everton Sign Players with Their Futures Ahead

07/09/2024

It was always going to be a tough summer transfer window for Everton to navigate, with off-pitch matters being a topic of discussion for a while. Manager Sean Dyche himself has bemoaned the lack of funds available, even though Amadou Onana was sold to Aston Villa in a big money deal. However, the business the […]

Everton announce partnership with Red Bull

06/09/2024

Everton have confirmed a deal that will see the world’s biggest energy drink company, Red Bull, become the Club’s new ‘Official Energy Drink Partner’.

John Textor tells ESPN that FFP is a ‘fraud’

05/09/2024

Talking to ESPN in the context of his Brazilian club, Botafogo, John Textor has hit out strongly at the fundamental unfairness of so-called Financial Fair Play rules in football.

Assessing Everton’s Chances for the 2024/25 Premier League Campaign

04/09/2024

Everton will say goodbye to the iconic Goodison Park this season. The Blues are leaving the ground that has been their home since 1892 for a brand new stadium built at Bramley Moore Dock. Fans will be hoping for a successful season to bid farewell to the Old Lady in style. No team has played […]

Leicester City dodge PSR points deduction despite excess losses

03/09/2024

Leicester City have won their appeal against a previous independent commission decision that could have seen them punished with a points deduction for a breach of the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability rules (PSR). Leicester City’s losses in the 3 years ending with 2022-23 totalled £124M — exceeding the PSR limit for Premier League clubs […]

Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of the party

02/09/2024

It was always going to be sticky — one of our better players had to be sold with the club in financial turmoil and doubts lingering over Branthwaite and Calvert-Lewin. Even a settled comfortable mid-table outfit will have crap results; that is a symptom of “mid-table”.  And we are neither mid-table nor settled. With a […]

Seeding of Everton’s new pitch to begin next month

02/09/2024

An update on Everton Stadium explains in detail how the foundations of the state-of-the-art playing surface at the new ground are being laid before the seeding of the hybrid turf can begin in a few weeks' time.

87 Minutes

02/09/2024

They’ll always hit you when you think there is optimism. I missed my meet-up with Brendan, but the very kind stewards let me into the ground and I took a seat in the front row of the Paddock in front of the Bournemouth supporters. I was moved along after the first goal when I celebrated. […]

A Sledgehammer to the Solar Plexus

02/09/2024

We Blues have had to endure some excruciating results over the years, usually a gut punch of reality just when we dared believe things were on the up. Saturday hit as hard as any, perhaps harder for some, but it's early enough to be corrected if the manager can turn things around

Everton U21s thrashed at Man City

01/09/2024

Everton Under-21s came unstuck at Manchester City on Sunday afternoon after Charlie Whitaker was sent off at the end of the first half and the remaining 10 men didn't stand a chance.

Get back out there and show us what you’re made of

01/09/2024

Everton 2 — 3 Bournemouth That the day was going too well should have been a beacon that it was about to go South…  Picked up at 12:20 pm, and in the pub before 1 pm, even with a nice seat with a view of the early kick-off game. Having missed our opening Premier League […]

No pre-match fire

01/09/2024

Hi,  As someone who enjoys the music at the ground leading up to kick-off and getting the crowd revved up, why has this time gone so bland? I imagine it is down to the new presenter. I always looked forward to this every game but I’m already thinking, can you get the other fella back? […]