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Everton have completed the signing of Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney for an initial fee of £16.5M.
The 24-year-old has signed a 5-year contract with the Blues and arrives as the reigning Championship Player of the Season.
Hackney becomes Everton's first major signing of the summer transfer window, and expressed his delight at completing the move to Hill Dickinson Stadium.
He said David Moyes's track record of transfer success stories from the Championship played its part in Everton beating competition from Premier League rivals to his signature.
"I'm delighted to be here. As soon as I spoke to the manager, as soon as I knew Everton were interested, to be honest, it was always going to be Everton. It’s such a big club, with the new stadium and the direction it’s going in. I just wanted to be part of that," he told evertonfc.com.
"The manager's track record of bringing players from the Championship to the Premier League was a massive part of my decision as well. Hopefully I can be the next one to do it successfully for Everton.
"It feels like a good fit for me, for sure. I think it's a given that you work hard, you run, you make tackles. I'll be doing that.
“Fans can expect a bit of everything from me”: New Everton midfielder Hackney targets Premier League impact
"I think fans can expect a bit of everything from me – attacking and defensively. I think I can carry the ball well, arrive late in the box, and hopefully score some goals. I think there's plenty more to come from me. Obviously, I haven't played in the Premier League yet, so once I get used to that I think I can kick on from there.
"It was big for me to get it done before the start of pre-season. I wanted to be here on day one and do the whole pre-season with the lads. I can't wait for it. It helps with everything. Obviously, it's a new set of lads who I'll get used to and then also living down here. I'm delighted."
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Mark Ryan
2 Posted 02/07/2026 at 14:06:50
2 Posted 02/07/2026 at 14:06:50
Shame he can't pull a right-back, left-back and striker. Pulling power? My Boro mate assures me that he simply wanted to play in the Premier League and if Boro had been promoted he would have stayed.
It was always Everton because he wanted to stay in the North, near to his family, and no other Northern club has come in for him. If I thought there was any truth in Moyes being a factor, I'd give him the credit because the lad is a decent player but pulling power of Moyes... nah!
It was always Everton because he wanted to stay in the North, near to his family, and no other Northern club has come in for him. If I thought there was any truth in Moyes being a factor, I'd give him the credit because the lad is a decent player but pulling power of Moyes... nah!
Steve Brown
3 Posted 02/07/2026 at 14:14:09
3 Posted 02/07/2026 at 14:14:09
The last time Moyes had pulling power was when he persuaded Pammy that ginger hair wasn't all that bad.
She'd had a few Babychams that night.
She'd had a few Babychams that night.
Annika Herbert
4 Posted 02/07/2026 at 14:14:43
4 Posted 02/07/2026 at 14:14:43
The pulling power of Moyes!!?
Not had such a good laugh in years.
Not had such a good laugh in years.
Raymond Fox
5 Posted 02/07/2026 at 14:34:02
5 Posted 02/07/2026 at 14:34:02
He looks an all-action midfielder with that bit of class.
Good luck lad, but there's plenty of competition in our midfield, it won't be easy.
Good luck lad, but there's plenty of competition in our midfield, it won't be easy.
Mark Ryan
6 Posted 02/07/2026 at 14:37:28
6 Posted 02/07/2026 at 14:37:28
Steve B @ 3, I'm still laughing
Christy Ring
7 Posted 02/07/2026 at 14:57:29
7 Posted 02/07/2026 at 14:57:29
Nice one Steve! I went into a few ‘Boro fans sites, and they feel hard done by, saying £16.5M plus add-ons was an absolute steal.
I hope they're right, but I still hope Moyes doesn't send Armstrong out on loan, just trust him, give him game time and forget about his age.
I hope they're right, but I still hope Moyes doesn't send Armstrong out on loan, just trust him, give him game time and forget about his age.
Mark Ryan
8 Posted 02/07/2026 at 14:59:01
8 Posted 02/07/2026 at 14:59:01
Agreed Christy @ 7
Andrew Ellams
9 Posted 02/07/2026 at 15:34:11
9 Posted 02/07/2026 at 15:34:11
I think Boro got a good deal for a player with only a year left on his contract
Jack Convery
10 Posted 02/07/2026 at 15:54:41
10 Posted 02/07/2026 at 15:54:41
That's 4 U21 English players - Branthwaite, Dibling, Hackney and George, managed by a certain Lee Carsley, I assume. Armstrong will no doubt be given an U21 cap soon too. Hmmm. I see a pattern here.
According to TransferMarkt, Hackney has an unknown injury. He missed 10 of the last 11 games Boro played last season. The 11th game was the play-off final, were he played 20 minutes. Anyone know what this injury was?
It was this injury that caused Boro to slip out of an automatic promotion spot.
According to TransferMarkt, Hackney has an unknown injury. He missed 10 of the last 11 games Boro played last season. The 11th game was the play-off final, were he played 20 minutes. Anyone know what this injury was?
It was this injury that caused Boro to slip out of an automatic promotion spot.
Minik Hansen
11 Posted 02/07/2026 at 16:10:41
11 Posted 02/07/2026 at 16:10:41
Well, Hackney's got a Scottish background, so I believe in Moyes's pulling power here. We don't know what they talked about anyways, eh?
Right-back, yes; left-back, yes; striker, yes; and one other thing that needs to be sorted out is Grealish.
Right-back, yes; left-back, yes; striker, yes; and one other thing that needs to be sorted out is Grealish.
Mark Steers
12 Posted 02/07/2026 at 16:21:49
12 Posted 02/07/2026 at 16:21:49
Hackney is a good addition, he looks ready for the Premier League.
Please all stop talking about George and Armstrong. George is not what we need, he is poor. Armstrong is no
where near ready for the Premier League. I can't believe what people say about him. He has done nothing in all the minutes he has played. He's simply not ready yet.
Everton need a very good right-back.... a right-back. Get the message? Simple.
Please all stop talking about George and Armstrong. George is not what we need, he is poor. Armstrong is no
where near ready for the Premier League. I can't believe what people say about him. He has done nothing in all the minutes he has played. He's simply not ready yet.
Everton need a very good right-back.... a right-back. Get the message? Simple.
Dave Abrahams
13 Posted 02/07/2026 at 16:27:28
13 Posted 02/07/2026 at 16:27:28
Steve (3) I think the last time Moyes pulled a bird before Pammy was with a catapult!
Mark Steers
14 Posted 02/07/2026 at 16:30:53
14 Posted 02/07/2026 at 16:30:53
Cant you count harry 12 comes after 11 and before 13 ha ha
Paul Clements
15 Posted 02/07/2026 at 16:38:36
15 Posted 02/07/2026 at 16:38:36
Minik #11
Definitely all those positions plus a pacey right winger and a holding midfielder to replace Gueye, assuming Hacneys not been brought for that position.
Good bit of business with Hackney, if things don't go to plan little risk of not getting our money back, also glad to see us making early moves.
Definitely all those positions plus a pacey right winger and a holding midfielder to replace Gueye, assuming Hacneys not been brought for that position.
Good bit of business with Hackney, if things don't go to plan little risk of not getting our money back, also glad to see us making early moves.
Mike Gaynes
16 Posted 02/07/2026 at 16:54:02
16 Posted 02/07/2026 at 16:54:02
Glad you're laughing, Annika #4. It was even funnier how Grealish and KDH said the exact same thing.
Jack #10, the injury was a groin muscle pull that caused him to limp out of the March 14 match with Bristol City.
Jack #10, the injury was a groin muscle pull that caused him to limp out of the March 14 match with Bristol City.
John Collins
17 Posted 02/07/2026 at 16:58:26
17 Posted 02/07/2026 at 16:58:26
Pulling power.?
Hes a miserable c**t.
Hes a miserable c**t.
Mark Steers
18 Posted 02/07/2026 at 17:14:30
18 Posted 02/07/2026 at 17:14:30
Maguire. Robertson. Bowen all plucked from Hull in the championship.
Watkins. Toney. Mitrovic plus many more.
I think even Jordan pickford so we should be happy with Hackney he looks right for us.
But as I said a million times we've had no proper right side for about 4 seasons Sort it out Moyes.
No more square pegs please.
Watkins. Toney. Mitrovic plus many more.
I think even Jordan pickford so we should be happy with Hackney he looks right for us.
But as I said a million times we've had no proper right side for about 4 seasons Sort it out Moyes.
No more square pegs please.
Kevin Molloy
19 Posted 02/07/2026 at 17:25:47
19 Posted 02/07/2026 at 17:25:47
these tributes on transfer day to various Everton staff do seem a bit odd. He can't have spoken to the Moyesiah other than via satellite on a scratchy line from 3000 lmiles away but apparently he made all the difference. It reminds me of the Rangers Chairman after he'd sold us that dud for fifteen millions banging on about how Bill was incredible during the negotiations. 'Fighting so hard for Everton, he would not give up'.
yeah.
yeah.
Tony Abrahams
20 Posted 02/07/2026 at 17:34:50
20 Posted 02/07/2026 at 17:34:50
I thought Armstrong had a very good game at Villa, Mark, in a game when I thought we had a really good midfield balance.
This doesn’t mean he’s ready, it means he’s good enough to be given more game time than he received last season, along with a few more of the younger players.
Integrate and rotate, it’s no good having good young players if you’re not going to aid their development by at least trying to play them from time to time.
They are not good enough - they are not good enough, but how will they ever be good enough if they’re not allowed to play for a team, or a manager that basically shit their undies and took 3 points from a possible 21, at the business end of the season?
One league that I don’t think is used enough for the recruitment of young players is the championship, so hopefully Hackney, turns out as good as Cahill, Lescott, Jagielka and Baines.
This doesn’t mean he’s ready, it means he’s good enough to be given more game time than he received last season, along with a few more of the younger players.
Integrate and rotate, it’s no good having good young players if you’re not going to aid their development by at least trying to play them from time to time.
They are not good enough - they are not good enough, but how will they ever be good enough if they’re not allowed to play for a team, or a manager that basically shit their undies and took 3 points from a possible 21, at the business end of the season?
One league that I don’t think is used enough for the recruitment of young players is the championship, so hopefully Hackney, turns out as good as Cahill, Lescott, Jagielka and Baines.
David West
21 Posted 02/07/2026 at 18:00:17
21 Posted 02/07/2026 at 18:00:17
Can't see any real downside to this move, a quality young player.
Charlie, Gana & Tim on way out ?
Would give us, Garner, kDH, rohl, Armstrong & Hackney. Still not convinced it's enough in the middle and we need goals from that area too.
If Mcneil does depart, we have 2 wide players in Dibbling & Ndiaye, so more needed there.
If we are going to persist with beto & Barry then the priority has to be the supply to them, they won't score any more if we don't create more !
Still alot of business that needs to be done
Charlie, Gana & Tim on way out ?
Would give us, Garner, kDH, rohl, Armstrong & Hackney. Still not convinced it's enough in the middle and we need goals from that area too.
If Mcneil does depart, we have 2 wide players in Dibbling & Ndiaye, so more needed there.
If we are going to persist with beto & Barry then the priority has to be the supply to them, they won't score any more if we don't create more !
Still alot of business that needs to be done
Brendan McLaughlin
22 Posted 02/07/2026 at 18:02:21
22 Posted 02/07/2026 at 18:02:21
Kevin #19
We've been chasing the lad for a while now. Moyes probably worked his magic on the lad prior to jetting off to the states.
We've been chasing the lad for a while now. Moyes probably worked his magic on the lad prior to jetting off to the states.
Mark Steers
23 Posted 02/07/2026 at 18:16:18
23 Posted 02/07/2026 at 18:16:18
Tony 20.
Armstrong played ok but my point is he has not done anything to say he is good.
I've watched harrison come through and he has always been the standout player because he has something his team mates never had.
But the prem is a big step up and someone should tell him not to be scared to be himself.
In all the minutes he has played in the prem he simply doesn't shoot when he has the chance and you just sense he hesitates that will hopefully come but just remember Rooney he never hesitated did he.
Anyway good luck him there looks a player in him I'm sure.
Armstrong played ok but my point is he has not done anything to say he is good.
I've watched harrison come through and he has always been the standout player because he has something his team mates never had.
But the prem is a big step up and someone should tell him not to be scared to be himself.
In all the minutes he has played in the prem he simply doesn't shoot when he has the chance and you just sense he hesitates that will hopefully come but just remember Rooney he never hesitated did he.
Anyway good luck him there looks a player in him I'm sure.
John Collins
24 Posted 02/07/2026 at 18:20:51
24 Posted 02/07/2026 at 18:20:51
He's Tommy Fuckin Cooper now.
Is there no end to the man's talents?
Is there no end to the man's talents?
Kevin Molloy
25 Posted 02/07/2026 at 18:44:05
25 Posted 02/07/2026 at 18:44:05
The Moyesiah has a very rigid code of ethics Brendan. He would never dream of something so underhand
Christy Ring
26 Posted 02/07/2026 at 19:07:16
26 Posted 02/07/2026 at 19:07:16
Tony #20 Agree completely regarding Armstrong, Redknapp was singing his praises against Villa, said he was the best player on the pitch. Moyes then plays him on the left wing, and then only minutes off the bench? Mark says Hackney is ready for the Premiership, I hope he is, I believe he's a good addition, but Armstrong performed very well for Preston also in the Championship, and he's also ready for the Premiership.
Mark Ryan
27 Posted 02/07/2026 at 19:15:27
27 Posted 02/07/2026 at 19:15:27
We've been chasing him for a while because our first offer around 2 years ago was 30 bob and use of the swivel chair in the chairman's office every Tuesday. That's why we've been taking so long. Meanwhile Spurs spend our entire seasons budget on one midfielder.
Daniel A Johnson
28 Posted 02/07/2026 at 20:11:12
28 Posted 02/07/2026 at 20:11:12
Steve Brown #3
Genuine lol
Moyes pulling power your having a laugh
Genuine lol
Moyes pulling power your having a laugh
Tony Abrahams
29 Posted 02/07/2026 at 20:26:08
29 Posted 02/07/2026 at 20:26:08
It’s like Moyes, takes out the young players when they’re doing good because he doesn’t want people to get used to them before he personally thinks they’re ready Christy.
Ready for what? Mid table stability, aided by going out of the cup competitions before they get serious, and whose fault is it when we go out of those cup competitions? The players who the manager rarely plays because they aren’t good enough.
It’s a conundrum that just goes around in circles, because for every person who shares my point of view, then there’s another person who thinks the complete opposite, and on and on it goes….31 very long years and counting.
If a club like Everton, are happy with mid table stability, then they should be trying like mad to win one of the cups, every single season.
Ready for what? Mid table stability, aided by going out of the cup competitions before they get serious, and whose fault is it when we go out of those cup competitions? The players who the manager rarely plays because they aren’t good enough.
It’s a conundrum that just goes around in circles, because for every person who shares my point of view, then there’s another person who thinks the complete opposite, and on and on it goes….31 very long years and counting.
If a club like Everton, are happy with mid table stability, then they should be trying like mad to win one of the cups, every single season.
Dave Abrahams
30 Posted 02/07/2026 at 20:41:14
30 Posted 02/07/2026 at 20:41:14
John (24)John you laughed with Tommy Cooper not at him.
John Collins
31 Posted 02/07/2026 at 20:55:27
31 Posted 02/07/2026 at 20:55:27
All time great Dave.
He used to drink in Moorfields Winey when he played in liverpool.
Very fond of a large white.
He used to drink in Moorfields Winey when he played in liverpool.
Very fond of a large white.
Brendan McLaughlin
32 Posted 02/07/2026 at 22:03:25
32 Posted 02/07/2026 at 22:03:25
Kevin #25
Nothing underhand necessarily. If a club are willing to sell they can grant you permission to talk to their player even before the transfer window officially opens.
John #24
Long hopeful punt upfield but you brought it down beautifly and smashed it mate.
Nothing underhand necessarily. If a club are willing to sell they can grant you permission to talk to their player even before the transfer window officially opens.
John #24
Long hopeful punt upfield but you brought it down beautifly and smashed it mate.
Si Cooper
33 Posted 02/07/2026 at 22:05:51
33 Posted 02/07/2026 at 22:05:51
Mike G (16), the trouble is they all say something broadly similar and it’s so formulaic you just don’t know how true it may be or if it’s merely sensible platitudes.
I suppose you have to accept that the prospect of having DM as manager in the short-term definitely hasn’t put him off the club, but at the moment Moyes only has 12 months to go and that could be cut short.
I know little about the player but really hoping he’s going to deliver. Nobody seems to question what this signing may mean for Garner so I presume they are each bringing something different to the mix.
I suppose you have to accept that the prospect of having DM as manager in the short-term definitely hasn’t put him off the club, but at the moment Moyes only has 12 months to go and that could be cut short.
I know little about the player but really hoping he’s going to deliver. Nobody seems to question what this signing may mean for Garner so I presume they are each bringing something different to the mix.
John Collins
34 Posted 02/07/2026 at 22:07:42
34 Posted 02/07/2026 at 22:07:42
Brendan.
You do it every time, I knew exactly what you were doing
You should consider a few football comments now and again.
Your like the little snide at school who causes chaos in the playground.
Then hides in the bike sheds
You do it every time, I knew exactly what you were doing
You should consider a few football comments now and again.
Your like the little snide at school who causes chaos in the playground.
Then hides in the bike sheds
Brendan McLaughlin
35 Posted 02/07/2026 at 22:11:30
35 Posted 02/07/2026 at 22:11:30
Ouch John #34
That really hurt
Course you knew... that's why you responded.
You come across as the bully in the playground who has just been taken down a notch.
That really hurt
Course you knew... that's why you responded.
You come across as the bully in the playground who has just been taken down a notch.
Mark Steers
36 Posted 02/07/2026 at 22:19:47
36 Posted 02/07/2026 at 22:19:47
Your funny you
Mike Gaynes
37 Posted 02/07/2026 at 22:33:31
37 Posted 02/07/2026 at 22:33:31
Turns out the Hackney deal was anything but easy.
From The Athletic:
"There were many times, during month-long negotiations mediated by the player’s agency SEG, when the two positions were hard to reconcile. Everton kept upping the ante, but did not seem willing to commit the guaranteed £25m that would move the dial.
Palace were waiting in the wings in case a deal could not be agreed, and Everton were pursuing other options in parallel.
It was only late last week that things started to shift. Everton, through head of trading Nick Hammond, proposed a deal that could, if all clauses were met, rise to close to Boro’s valuation.
It was a take-it-or-leave-it final offer, with the Merseyside club keen to make progress on deals before the squad starts pre-season testing on Friday. And while it may not have been £25m up front — the guaranteed fee is an initial £16.5m — the total package, which also includes a sell-on based on future profit, was broadly in line with what Boro wanted.
Even during tougher times in negotiations, the hope was always that Boro’s return to pre-season training, which comes today (Thursday), and Hackney’s desire to move would prove decisive. Few Championship clubs can afford to lose such a valuable player for nothing at the end of their contract.
By early this week, the framework of a deal had been agreed. Following more progress on Tuesday between the clubs on the finer elements, plus successful negotiations over salary and agents’ fees, Hackney was granted permission to undergo a medical on Wednesday, before being announced as an Everton player today.
Hammond, who reports directly to Everton chief executive Angus Kinnear, was seen as pivotal in making the move happen. He was relentless in the pursuit of a key target and keen to find a compromise that worked for all sides."
Well done to Hammond, and to Kinnear for bringing him in as part of the recruitment team.
From The Athletic:
"There were many times, during month-long negotiations mediated by the player’s agency SEG, when the two positions were hard to reconcile. Everton kept upping the ante, but did not seem willing to commit the guaranteed £25m that would move the dial.
Palace were waiting in the wings in case a deal could not be agreed, and Everton were pursuing other options in parallel.
It was only late last week that things started to shift. Everton, through head of trading Nick Hammond, proposed a deal that could, if all clauses were met, rise to close to Boro’s valuation.
It was a take-it-or-leave-it final offer, with the Merseyside club keen to make progress on deals before the squad starts pre-season testing on Friday. And while it may not have been £25m up front — the guaranteed fee is an initial £16.5m — the total package, which also includes a sell-on based on future profit, was broadly in line with what Boro wanted.
Even during tougher times in negotiations, the hope was always that Boro’s return to pre-season training, which comes today (Thursday), and Hackney’s desire to move would prove decisive. Few Championship clubs can afford to lose such a valuable player for nothing at the end of their contract.
By early this week, the framework of a deal had been agreed. Following more progress on Tuesday between the clubs on the finer elements, plus successful negotiations over salary and agents’ fees, Hackney was granted permission to undergo a medical on Wednesday, before being announced as an Everton player today.
Hammond, who reports directly to Everton chief executive Angus Kinnear, was seen as pivotal in making the move happen. He was relentless in the pursuit of a key target and keen to find a compromise that worked for all sides."
Well done to Hammond, and to Kinnear for bringing him in as part of the recruitment team.
Brendan McLaughlin
38 Posted 02/07/2026 at 23:00:46
38 Posted 02/07/2026 at 23:00:46
Mike #37
Until Moyes weaved his magic.
He'll fall for it again...
Until Moyes weaved his magic.
He'll fall for it again...
Paul Kernot
39 Posted 02/07/2026 at 23:39:13
39 Posted 02/07/2026 at 23:39:13
John/Brendan.
'what a catalyst you turned out to be,
loaded the guns then you ran off home for your tea
left me standing like a naughty school boy'.
'what a catalyst you turned out to be,
loaded the guns then you ran off home for your tea
left me standing like a naughty school boy'.
Mark Taylor
40 Posted 02/07/2026 at 00:06:38
40 Posted 02/07/2026 at 00:06:38
A signing for low money (which may be a good or a bad thing) in an area we are over stocked.
Meanwhile we need a left back, 2 right backs (ideally one who can also play CB) two wide players minimum, ideally with pace and at least one striker.
4 of those have to be good enough to start so at today's prices, £150m or so (it would be a lot more for a serious team).
The clock is ticking and I get the sense we are looking at bargains in Woolies, and not being serious.
Meanwhile we need a left back, 2 right backs (ideally one who can also play CB) two wide players minimum, ideally with pace and at least one striker.
4 of those have to be good enough to start so at today's prices, £150m or so (it would be a lot more for a serious team).
The clock is ticking and I get the sense we are looking at bargains in Woolies, and not being serious.
John Collins
41 Posted 02/07/2026 at 00:06:59
41 Posted 02/07/2026 at 00:06:59
Warwick Hunt. 👍.
Not you thoooo Mike.
Not you thoooo Mike.
Mike Gaynes
42 Posted 03/07/2026 at 01:36:50
42 Posted 03/07/2026 at 01:36:50
"The clock is ticking..."
Yeah, it's only two months until September 1.
Right down to the wire we are.
Cynics are hilarious.
Yeah, it's only two months until September 1.
Right down to the wire we are.
Cynics are hilarious.
Jamie Sweet
43 Posted 03/07/2026 at 02:40:10
43 Posted 03/07/2026 at 02:40:10
I think the reaction of the fans from the club that a player is leaving tells you a hell of a lot about the player. Overwhelming consensus from 'Boro fans is that they are gutted that Hayden is leaving (and that is worth a lot more £££). Got to be a good sign.
On the flip side, I remember all the "I'll drive him to Goodison myself" messages from Brighton fans when we were linked with Neal Maupay. I said at the time we should walk away based on that information alone.
On the flip side, I remember all the "I'll drive him to Goodison myself" messages from Brighton fans when we were linked with Neal Maupay. I said at the time we should walk away based on that information alone.
Steve Brown
44 Posted 03/07/2026 at 02:42:38
44 Posted 03/07/2026 at 02:42:38
Give me a t - T!
Give me an f- F!
Give me a g - G!
TFG!!!!!!
Go Angus, go Nicky, Go Angus, Go Nicky!
As Roy Keane would say, they were just doing their job.
Give me an f- F!
Give me a g - G!
TFG!!!!!!
Go Angus, go Nicky, Go Angus, Go Nicky!
As Roy Keane would say, they were just doing their job.
Paul Griffiths
45 Posted 03/07/2026 at 03:19:13
45 Posted 03/07/2026 at 03:19:13
Player A: "I'm delighted to be here. As soon as I spoke to the manager [Martinez], as soon as I knew Everton were interested, to be honest, it was always going to be Everton'
Player B: "I'm delighted to be here. As soon as I spoke to the manager [Koeman], as soon as I knew Everton were interested, to be honest, it was always going to be Everton.
Player C: "I'm delighted to be here. As soon as I spoke to the manager [Silva], as soon as I knew Everton were interested, to be honest, it was always going to be Everton.
Player D: "I'm delighted to be here. As soon as I spoke to the manager [Ancelotti], as soon as I knew Everton were interested, to be honest, it was always going to be Everton.
Player E: "I'm delighted to be here. As soon as I spoke to the manager [Bentiez], as soon as I knew Everton were interested, to be honest, it was always going to be Everton.
Player F: "I'm delighted to be here. As soon as I spoke to the manager [Lampard], as soon as I knew Everton were interested, to be honest, it was always going to be Everton.
Player G: "I'm delighted to be here. As soon as I spoke to the manager [Dyche]. as soon as I knew Everton were interested, to be honest, it was always going to be Everton.
HH: "I'm delighted to be here. As soon as I spoke to the manager [Moyes], as soon as I knew Everton were interested, to be honest, it was always going to be Everton.
Player B: "I'm delighted to be here. As soon as I spoke to the manager [Koeman], as soon as I knew Everton were interested, to be honest, it was always going to be Everton.
Player C: "I'm delighted to be here. As soon as I spoke to the manager [Silva], as soon as I knew Everton were interested, to be honest, it was always going to be Everton.
Player D: "I'm delighted to be here. As soon as I spoke to the manager [Ancelotti], as soon as I knew Everton were interested, to be honest, it was always going to be Everton.
Player E: "I'm delighted to be here. As soon as I spoke to the manager [Bentiez], as soon as I knew Everton were interested, to be honest, it was always going to be Everton.
Player F: "I'm delighted to be here. As soon as I spoke to the manager [Lampard], as soon as I knew Everton were interested, to be honest, it was always going to be Everton.
Player G: "I'm delighted to be here. As soon as I spoke to the manager [Dyche]. as soon as I knew Everton were interested, to be honest, it was always going to be Everton.
HH: "I'm delighted to be here. As soon as I spoke to the manager [Moyes], as soon as I knew Everton were interested, to be honest, it was always going to be Everton.
Brendan McLaughlin
46 Posted 03/07/2026 at 06:18:01
46 Posted 03/07/2026 at 06:18:01
Indeed Paul #45
ToffeeWebber A. "Shows the pulling power of Martinez"
ToffeeWebber B "Shows the pulling power of Koeman"
Etc, etc.
ToffeeWebber HH "New signings always spout that sh*t"
ToffeeWebber A. "Shows the pulling power of Martinez"
ToffeeWebber B "Shows the pulling power of Koeman"
Etc, etc.
ToffeeWebber HH "New signings always spout that sh*t"
Mick O\\\'Malley
47 Posted 03/07/2026 at 08:04:51
47 Posted 03/07/2026 at 08:04:51
The clock is ticking, the season starts in August so ideally we want our business done before the first game so we aren't playing catch up yet again, no more deadline day dregs to pad out the squad, lets get the players in early so they can train together and be ready for the first game
Eric Myles
48 Posted 03/07/2026 at 08:46:50
48 Posted 03/07/2026 at 08:46:50
Mark #40, we already have a right back that can play centre back, Jake O'Brien.
Paul Griffiths
49 Posted 03/07/2026 at 08:50:56
49 Posted 03/07/2026 at 08:50:56
21 August Mick. Still time. But I do agree with your sentiments.
Dave Abrahams
50 Posted 03/07/2026 at 09:30:26
50 Posted 03/07/2026 at 09:30:26
B Craig Bellamy “ Ask Moyes why I didn’t sign for Everton” after being asked why he didn’t sign for Everton.
Why is he ( Moyes) always talking about what he and his players did at Everton? Plenty of Man. Unt. players bewildered at Moyes when he took over at United for nine months on a 5or 6 year deal.
Why is he ( Moyes) always talking about what he and his players did at Everton? Plenty of Man. Unt. players bewildered at Moyes when he took over at United for nine months on a 5or 6 year deal.
John Collins
51 Posted 03/07/2026 at 10:01:29
51 Posted 03/07/2026 at 10:01:29
Dave,
He had a first meeting with Moyes and agreed to sign.
Booked his hotel I Liverpool until he could find somewhere to live, and came a second time to finalise.
He said Moyes was totally different in second meeting and subsequently walked away.
He had a first meeting with Moyes and agreed to sign.
Booked his hotel I Liverpool until he could find somewhere to live, and came a second time to finalise.
He said Moyes was totally different in second meeting and subsequently walked away.
Brian Harrison
52 Posted 03/07/2026 at 10:07:34
52 Posted 03/07/2026 at 10:07:34
Paul 45
Spot on.
Spot on.
Mark Steers
53 Posted 03/07/2026 at 10:16:09
53 Posted 03/07/2026 at 10:16:09
Where are my posts
John Williams
54 Posted 03/07/2026 at 10:17:47
54 Posted 03/07/2026 at 10:17:47
The lad has signed for Everton because he is a sadist,
He cannot wait for the crap he and the manager will receive during the season from ToffeeWeb.
He cannot wait for the crap he and the manager will receive during the season from ToffeeWeb.
Tony Abrahams
55 Posted 03/07/2026 at 11:37:48
55 Posted 03/07/2026 at 11:37:48
That article shows that Everton, are going to be playing hardball Mike, but I don’t think the club would have started negotiations with Middlesbrough, until they had already agreed with his agent, the amount of wages they were prepared to pay the player.
Les Callan
56 Posted 03/07/2026 at 11:58:47
56 Posted 03/07/2026 at 11:58:47
John @54. ToffeeWebbers cannot wait for the crap the manager will serve up each week.
Mal van Schaick
57 Posted 03/07/2026 at 19:02:28
57 Posted 03/07/2026 at 19:02:28
Another bench warmer for Moyes?
Joe McMahon
58 Posted 03/07/2026 at 19:36:23
58 Posted 03/07/2026 at 19:36:23
The one I wanted is the new Forrest manager.
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1 Posted 02/07/2026 at 12:23:46
The pulling power of Moyes will annoy a few on here no doubt!
We have bought a cracking playing who will sit perfectly alongside Garner in the midfield.
We move to the next piece of the jigsaw, Tyrique George next!
Right-back and striker being made oven ready???