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No More Double Standards with McNeil and Röhl
Patric Ridge
07/05/2026Moyes dropped McNeil against Manchester City after leaving him on far too long in previous games.
Regression to the mean haunts Everton
Patric Ridge
06/05/2026Everton are the first team in Premier League history to concede a result-altering goal in the 90th minute or later in three consecutive matches
The difficulty with David…
Patric Ridge
27/04/2026Moyes will not change: he has many qualities, but he can also be very frustrating, mainly due to his pragmatism, his overly cautious nature when it comes to the key moments.
Is it crunch time for Jarrad Branthwaite?
Patric Ridge
23/04/2026Branthwaite arguably had his best game of the season on Sunday, albeit the obvious caveat is that there are not many to choose from
The Everton Script has been flipped for Beto and Barry
Patric Ridge
22/04/2026Beto is proving himself as indispensable for the run-in; Barry now needs to make the most of any chances to redeem himself.
Everton’s best (home) derby moments
Patric Ridge
17/04/2026I’ve looked back at some of the standout memories from Merseyside derbies gone by.
Please, Everton... Just Do It!!!
Patric Ridge
15/04/2026This first home derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium does feel like a huge, tantalising opportunity for Everton -- a victory, however it comes, would really show that this Everton are a different beast.
Resilience — Sums up Everton this season
Patric Ridge
14/04/2026If there was one word to describe Everton’s season, then “resilience” would fit the bill.
Could James Garner really be Everton and England's 'Mini Valverde'?
Patric Ridge
30/03/2026After impressing on his England debut against Uruguay on Friday, Garner was lauded by Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel
Sorry, Dwight, Enough is Enough
Patric Ridge
28/01/2026When bad displays and a lack of quality come with a lack of effort, then that is the straw that breaks the camel’s back.
Calvert-Lewin shows Everton what they miss, Barry offers a glimpse of the future
Patric Ridge
28/01/2026While Everton can look to the future in Barry, they must also look to their past in Calvert-Lewin, and realise they still need their centre-forward to offer those traits, too.
Is Jordan Pickford the best goalkeeper in the Premier League?
Patric Ridge
22/01/2026The stats suggest Everton's and England's Number 1 is right up there...
How do Everton cope without Jack Grealish?
Patric Ridge
22/01/2026Everton's chief creator is now facing a long spell out of action — another cruel blow in a season that still harbours plenty of promise
Which of Everton's fringe players have taken their chance?
Patric Ridge
21/01/2026We'll also talk about the players who haven't been able to capitalise on the opportunity.
James Garner grabbing his chance to be the main man
Patric Ridge
19/01/2026At Villa Park, Garner not only marshalled his more inexperienced colleagues brilliantly, he also bossed the middle of the park.
A Year of Moyes Mark II, but is it stagnating?
Patric Ridge
11/01/2026There have been elements of Moyes’ performance that have left a lot to be desired, and in the last two league matches particularly, he has let himself down.
Armstrong proves that youth can be trusted
Patric Ridge
09/01/2026While Moyes has been reluctant to use other youngsters — Adam Aznou and Tyler Dibling — he showed little reluctance in throwing Harrison Armstrong straight into the mix.
Home Discomforts
Patric Ridge
06/01/2026Everton cannot afford to let a narrative set in that Hill Dickinson Stadium could be an albatross around their necks.
Tarkowski-Keane partnership not working
Patric Ridge
05/01/2026With Michael Keane back available, David Moyes reverted to type against Brentford, and for no real reason.
What's Merlin's best Röhl?
Patric Ridge
02/01/2026Merlin Röhl is positionally versatile, which is a huge plus.
Everton's January Transfer Window Priorities
Patric Ridge
31/12/2025The message is clear: Everton are open for business in January, but only if the deal is right.
The Best of Everton's 2025
Patric Ridge
31/12/2025As 2025 comes to a close, the Toffees find themselves on surer footing than at any stage in the past 5 years.
Everton and PGMOL: It's time to get nasty
Patric Ridge
28/12/2025Everton should start to realise, playing nice gets you nowhere, i’s time to get nasty.
A Christmas Carol
Patric Ridge
23/12/2025Compared to the ghosts of Christmas past, every Evertonian should relish the chance to breathe a little easier.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin's form shows the risk Everton took
Patric Ridge
22/12/2025A look at how Calvert-Lewin was playing should have been enough for a sensible fan to sit back and appreciate what he brought to Leeds.
Tyler Dibling or Dwight McNeil: The Pros and Cons for Moyes to Weigh Up
Patric Ridge
20/12/2025Everton have got themselves into a strong enough position that Moyes should be willing to take a calculated risk or two; sometimes, playing it safe is more dangerous.
Chelsea loss a reminder of Everton's full-back failings
Patric Ridge
16/12/2025Everton’s failure to bring in a right-back has become a running joke among the fanbase
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