19/07/2026
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Beto has said he is embracing the competition with Thierno Barry to be Everton’s number nine and has praised the club’s travelling support at Dundee.
Everton opened their pre-season campaign with a comfortable 4-0 win over the Scottish Premiership side at Dens Park, concluding a week of training north of the border.
Beto and Barry were both on target for the Toffees, as the centre-forward pair battle for a position in David Moyes’s plans this season.
The former said it was important for both to be on the scoresheet in Scotland as they build confidence ahead of the Premier League campaign.
Speaking to evertonfc.com, he said: “It’s always good to keep the competitive standards. I want to score, Thierno wants to score. Everyone wants to get their numbers, their stats, to build confidence. For us, it’s really good."
Beto opened up on a tough week of pre-season in Scotland and thanked the Everton fans for their support on Saturday. He said the travelling Blues were ‘not normal’ for making the long trip north for pre-season action.
“Tough, really tough,” he said about the club’s training camp.
“We need tough weeks like this to get us going, to get rhythm and get us in shape. It was a good end of the week and we’re happy. It’s been a good environment. The lads are happy. We are all doing our jobs the right way. The gaffer is always pushing us, it’s been a really good week for us, the team is in good spirits.
“These guys (the Everton fans) are not normal. To come to Scotland? Nothing against Scotland, but these guys are not normal. It was good to see them here, cheering for us. They knew this was our first game and they still came up. We gave a good response, four goals, and a clean sheet.”
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Tony Abrahams
2 Posted 19/07/2026 at 12:26:46
2 Posted 19/07/2026 at 12:26:46
I felt guilty saying Everton bore me yesterday on ToffeeWeb, Michael because as soon as I left the house yesterday morning on my way to Lime Street, I saw a group of Everton fans getting ready to go to Dundee.
I also saw a load outside a boozer in Bootle on Friday morning getting ready to make the same journey and if I'm being honest the only thing that still amazes me about Everton Football Club, is the incredibly passionate fans.
Every single football team have got some great supporters but I'd argue that not many clubs would have as many as Everton. Thirty two years of hurt and still they fill out absolutely everywhere, it's why I find it very disappointing and also very insulting that The Silent Friedkins haven't attended a game.
I also saw a load outside a boozer in Bootle on Friday morning getting ready to make the same journey and if I'm being honest the only thing that still amazes me about Everton Football Club, is the incredibly passionate fans.
Every single football team have got some great supporters but I'd argue that not many clubs would have as many as Everton. Thirty two years of hurt and still they fill out absolutely everywhere, it's why I find it very disappointing and also very insulting that The Silent Friedkins haven't attended a game.
Geoff Lambert
3 Posted 19/07/2026 at 13:10:36
3 Posted 19/07/2026 at 13:10:36
Well said Tony, and agree the The Silent Friedkins who look like they are just in it to make a fast buck.
Raymond Fox
4 Posted 19/07/2026 at 13:22:38
4 Posted 19/07/2026 at 13:22:38
The club is a commodity to them, another opportunity to attempt to make money, you would think though that they would make the effort to attend just once. It's a same scenario at most/all Prem. clubs but at least they do show their face for PR purposes.
John Collins
5 Posted 19/07/2026 at 13:46:00
5 Posted 19/07/2026 at 13:46:00
Never fails to amaze me the dedication shown by Everton fans.
THE only good thing about the club in recent years.
I don't go the aways anymore apart from London games now and again, the lads who never miss deserve full recognition.
THE only good thing about the club in recent years.
I don't go the aways anymore apart from London games now and again, the lads who never miss deserve full recognition.
Darren Hind
6 Posted 19/07/2026 at 15:01:41
6 Posted 19/07/2026 at 15:01:41
Tony
I remember travelling up from London to Elland road with a trainfull of Spurs fans - The last time we won a trophy. All they way up they were trying to tell me they were a bigger club than us. To say they were not prepared for what they saw when the train arrived was an understatement. Evertonians were swarming all over the city of Leeds. I have read that we had 25,000 fans in the ground that day, but I often wonder how many got locked out.
Travelling back down. I soon realised that I was going to be sitting in the same compartment as the ones In had travelled up with.
No need for gloating. We'd twatted them. I just said "THAT is was a big club looks like"
It breaks my heart to hear Evertonians say we are not a big club anymore, because if this club ever gets it's act together and gives these incredible supporter something to cheer by winning a Major trophy. The celebrations will dwarf anything this country has ever seen before.
I live on the doorstep, so you would think I understood the club, but I still cant explain why the club that has for so long been the worst run club in the country, should have the most passionate following. I suspect it is in our DNA. How else can we explain the passion of our young fans who have never seen us win a banny mug, or even play remotely entertaining football ?.
Would love somebody to come on here and explain that one to me
I remember travelling up from London to Elland road with a trainfull of Spurs fans - The last time we won a trophy. All they way up they were trying to tell me they were a bigger club than us. To say they were not prepared for what they saw when the train arrived was an understatement. Evertonians were swarming all over the city of Leeds. I have read that we had 25,000 fans in the ground that day, but I often wonder how many got locked out.
Travelling back down. I soon realised that I was going to be sitting in the same compartment as the ones In had travelled up with.
No need for gloating. We'd twatted them. I just said "THAT is was a big club looks like"
It breaks my heart to hear Evertonians say we are not a big club anymore, because if this club ever gets it's act together and gives these incredible supporter something to cheer by winning a Major trophy. The celebrations will dwarf anything this country has ever seen before.
I live on the doorstep, so you would think I understood the club, but I still cant explain why the club that has for so long been the worst run club in the country, should have the most passionate following. I suspect it is in our DNA. How else can we explain the passion of our young fans who have never seen us win a banny mug, or even play remotely entertaining football ?.
Would love somebody to come on here and explain that one to me
Derek Knox
7 Posted 19/07/2026 at 15:17:26
7 Posted 19/07/2026 at 15:17:26
Tony @ 2, Spot on there brother, the same has befuddled me for years of how loyal, but so often let down, fans can be, yet they still turn out in their droves. Now is it ' blind faith ' or over-optimism ?
Don't get me wrong I admire their loyalty, I used to be the same when I was younger, but I often think we are desperate for significant change. However, that is unlikely to happen while supporters go through thick and thin, swelling the Everton coffers in the process. Now if we were to realise our ' power ' and make just a small sacrifice it could bring about that much needed change. Boycott a Televised game in significant numbers and questions would soon be asked. That is unlikely to happen if continuing to attend like sheep !
Don't get me wrong I admire their loyalty, I used to be the same when I was younger, but I often think we are desperate for significant change. However, that is unlikely to happen while supporters go through thick and thin, swelling the Everton coffers in the process. Now if we were to realise our ' power ' and make just a small sacrifice it could bring about that much needed change. Boycott a Televised game in significant numbers and questions would soon be asked. That is unlikely to happen if continuing to attend like sheep !
John Collins
8 Posted 19/07/2026 at 15:41:23
8 Posted 19/07/2026 at 15:41:23
Me too, Darren, but it is what it is, mate. You're right on what follows if we win a trophy, though, Darren.
I've never seen anyone celebrate like Evertonians/
I've never seen anyone celebrate like Evertonians/
Dale Self
9 Posted 19/07/2026 at 16:07:49
9 Posted 19/07/2026 at 16:07:49
Darren and John, and of course Tony for starting it, I believe it has something to do with football and truth. Everton fans seem to me as down to earth as it gets with football people. Old school values, love to see the hard work put in, and will travel anywhere to give the home crowd two fingers for their smartass songs.
That kind of loyalty is celebrated by the football community as a whole while it is targeted by Neo-noblesse oblige.
I will leave the door open for Kevin to air out some details, but there are too many dudes with too much money thinking they are doing us a favor.
We are an easy mark for some of the more artful operatiors. Our patience and honesty in accepting what has happened, internalizing it somewhat, and letting it weigh on future ambitions is a crime against our history.
Good on you all that constantly bang on about where we could be, even though some view it as somehow disconnected from our present reality.
Accepting that we must play it safe here is reminding of some bad psyops I get way too much of in the real world. This is football, we can dream big and Everton is big enough to make it come true.
That kind of loyalty is celebrated by the football community as a whole while it is targeted by Neo-noblesse oblige.
I will leave the door open for Kevin to air out some details, but there are too many dudes with too much money thinking they are doing us a favor.
We are an easy mark for some of the more artful operatiors. Our patience and honesty in accepting what has happened, internalizing it somewhat, and letting it weigh on future ambitions is a crime against our history.
Good on you all that constantly bang on about where we could be, even though some view it as somehow disconnected from our present reality.
Accepting that we must play it safe here is reminding of some bad psyops I get way too much of in the real world. This is football, we can dream big and Everton is big enough to make it come true.
Dale Self
10 Posted 19/07/2026 at 16:16:47
10 Posted 19/07/2026 at 16:16:47
Oh yeah, Beto could be the kind of guy who gets it, keeps working hard, and eventually contributes at a Premier League level. It has been an underwhelming beginning but he is now at a point where his strengths can be played to and his work ethic could pay off.
I never get the feeling he bullshits us.
I never get the feeling he bullshits us.
Jeff Spiers
11 Posted 19/07/2026 at 17:04:18
11 Posted 19/07/2026 at 17:04:18
Best fans in the country. Period.
Love them to bits!!
Love them to bits!!
Mike Gaynes
13 Posted 19/07/2026 at 17:23:21
13 Posted 19/07/2026 at 17:23:21
The passion, commitment, generosity and soul of Everton fans is truly extraordinary.
John Collins
14 Posted 19/07/2026 at 17:24:30
14 Posted 19/07/2026 at 17:24:30
Beautifully put, Mike.
Stephen Parry
15 Posted 19/07/2026 at 17:33:30
15 Posted 19/07/2026 at 17:33:30
Yes, well said..
Dave Abrahams
16 Posted 19/07/2026 at 17:56:56
16 Posted 19/07/2026 at 17:56:56
Mike (13),
Very true, and the complete opposite of the people who have run this club for a very long time, are the new owners going to be any different?
Rome wasn't built in a day but it looks like, from here, they are being treated with a bit more respect than they are showing us and I know you think in the long run that they will turn (up trumps... cancel that bit) us round for the better.
Very true, and the complete opposite of the people who have run this club for a very long time, are the new owners going to be any different?
Rome wasn't built in a day but it looks like, from here, they are being treated with a bit more respect than they are showing us and I know you think in the long run that they will turn (up trumps... cancel that bit) us round for the better.
Mike Gaynes
17 Posted 19/07/2026 at 19:07:04
17 Posted 19/07/2026 at 19:07:04
Dave, honestly, I couldn’t care less whether they ever turn up for a match or not. It’s their loss, not getting to experience watching the game surrounded by the greatest fans in the world.
What I care about is whether they treat the club properly and responsibly and return it to its appropriate prominence. It’s early days, but I’m very pleased so far.
I think they’re just missing out.
What I care about is whether they treat the club properly and responsibly and return it to its appropriate prominence. It’s early days, but I’m very pleased so far.
I think they’re just missing out.
Tony Abrahams
18 Posted 19/07/2026 at 19:57:15
18 Posted 19/07/2026 at 19:57:15
A brilliant day that was Darren, I just can’t believe there haven’t been many since mate.
I agree Derek, but life has changed so much, especially at the football, which has moved a long way away, from the times when cushions used to be thrown on the pitch at the end of a poor home performance when I was a little boy.
Let’s just hope that the silent friedkin’s, back us financially Jeff, and reading parts of Dale’s post, resonated with me because I will always believe that Everton, can become the greatest club in the land, once again.
I got very lucky yesterday because I booked tickets to take my daughter to London, to watch the diamond league athletics meeting, and witnessed a world record that has stood for 27 years, being broken.
Watching Josh Kerr, literally gliding around the track on his way to running the fastest mile ever recorded by a human-being, was absolutely incredible, but listening to his very humble speech after he had just achieved greatness, was even better imo.
He thanked everyone, and then he said that he believed his victory was for every athlete in Britain, because it should make them realise what every single one of them is “capable of” if they keep putting in the hard work.
I loved his speech because I have always had those exact same thoughts about Everton FC
I agree Derek, but life has changed so much, especially at the football, which has moved a long way away, from the times when cushions used to be thrown on the pitch at the end of a poor home performance when I was a little boy.
Let’s just hope that the silent friedkin’s, back us financially Jeff, and reading parts of Dale’s post, resonated with me because I will always believe that Everton, can become the greatest club in the land, once again.
I got very lucky yesterday because I booked tickets to take my daughter to London, to watch the diamond league athletics meeting, and witnessed a world record that has stood for 27 years, being broken.
Watching Josh Kerr, literally gliding around the track on his way to running the fastest mile ever recorded by a human-being, was absolutely incredible, but listening to his very humble speech after he had just achieved greatness, was even better imo.
He thanked everyone, and then he said that he believed his victory was for every athlete in Britain, because it should make them realise what every single one of them is “capable of” if they keep putting in the hard work.
I loved his speech because I have always had those exact same thoughts about Everton FC
Annika Herbert
19 Posted 19/07/2026 at 20:11:52
19 Posted 19/07/2026 at 20:11:52
At this moment in time, Mike, I think you are in a very small minority of being pleased with TFG's efforts so far.
At least on TW anyway.
At least on TW anyway.
Pete Gunby
20 Posted 19/07/2026 at 21:05:32
20 Posted 19/07/2026 at 21:05:32
I’m with Mike on this. I’m not sure what was expected of the Freidkin Group following 25+ years of absolute turmoil. We finally have some stability and can look forward. Had Moyes and the team performed at all at the end of the season we would be in Europe and looking at a brighter future. A little extra from TFG is expected and needed to give our support a deserved boost. I think they deserve a few years to get things right.
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1 Posted 19/07/2026 at 11:37:12