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Everton travel to the south coast and a fixture against Bournemouth for their first away game of the 2026-27 Premier League season.
David Moyes will be hoping the Toffees’ positive start to proceedings that has seen two wins, six goals scored and none conceded, puts his players in a positive frame of mind approaching this test, although he still maintains the squad needs strengthening in certain positions as the last days of the transfer window loom.
Bournemouth had a difficult start to their Premier League season, but it looked for a long while like they might steal a win at the Etihad thanks to an early goal from Tavernier until Man City equalised late on and then got the winner in time added on.
New boss Marco Rose will be without Julian Araujo, Eli Kroupi, Amine Adli and Veljko Milosavljevic for his first home game in charge of the Cherries, while Julio Soler faces a late fitness check. Ryan Christie will be available again after serving a suspension.
Rose said of Everton: "They defend well, they try to press high in different formations and their box defending is really diligent. They have players with quality on the ball. Their wingers are one-v-one players who are always able to hurt you if you aren't awake."
EVERTON TEAM NEWS
James Garner appears to have recovered well from groin surgery but his minutes are being managed. Branthwaite was rested for the trip to Preston, suggesting he might start. Hackney rolled his ankle last weekend and that's why he didn't play in midweek. He's "touch and go", says Moyes.
We've still seen nothing of Christian Nørgaard despite his assurances last week that it was just “a small injury”, and that he is “getting very close” to a return. But it now turns out that he is not making great progress at the moment following a small groin injury sustained during pre-season. Although the club have said little, Tim Iroegbunam’s abductor injury means he is unlikely to play again until October at the earliest.
Barry seems certain to continue up front having finally eclipsed Beto with his goalscoring exploits in the first two games.
Tyler Dibling was given another big chance to make his presence known against Preston but it didn't really come off for him, so Tyrique George should get another opportunity to perfect his trademark cut inside move to plant a curler into the top corner! One day...
EVERTON PREDICTED LINEUP (4-2-3-1)
Pickford; Röhl, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Garner, Armstrong; George, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Barry
BOURNEMOUTH VS EVERTON: MATCH DETAILS
Kick-off: 3pm BST, Saturday 29 August
Venue: The Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth
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Derek Knox
2 Posted 28/08/2026 at 07:48:37
2 Posted 28/08/2026 at 07:48:37
No Hackney ?
He has played well both in pre-season, and up to the Carabou Cup match, where his absence, we are led to believe, was due to him collecting an award for best Championship Player !
There again who do you leave out ?
He has played well both in pre-season, and up to the Carabou Cup match, where his absence, we are led to believe, was due to him collecting an award for best Championship Player !
There again who do you leave out ?
Andrew Ellams
3 Posted 28/08/2026 at 07:53:46
3 Posted 28/08/2026 at 07:53:46
Will he be able to select N'Diaye?
Andrew Clare
4 Posted 28/08/2026 at 08:17:28
4 Posted 28/08/2026 at 08:17:28
If we don’t select N’Diaye I will be very disappointed. When a team sells its best players it indicates a total lack of ambition.
Have our owners really been waiting for the end of the transfer window to sell our best player to raise funds for last minute deals. The answer is looking like yes.
What a club!
Have our owners really been waiting for the end of the transfer window to sell our best player to raise funds for last minute deals. The answer is looking like yes.
What a club!
John Collins
5 Posted 28/08/2026 at 08:38:02
5 Posted 28/08/2026 at 08:38:02
Looking more unprofessional by the day TFG.
I hope they surprise me over next few days but can't see it tbh.
I hope they surprise me over next few days but can't see it tbh.
Alan McGuffog
6 Posted 28/08/2026 at 08:54:46
6 Posted 28/08/2026 at 08:54:46
Not always Andrew. Depends on the ambition and acumen of the board of course. I recall a club not so far away selling one Kevin Keegan, who was at his prime. And who did that club have lined up waiting ?
And who did we have waiting to slip into Alan Balls boots..? Pass !
And who did we have waiting to slip into Alan Balls boots..? Pass !
Laurie Hartley
7 Posted 28/08/2026 at 09:36:13
7 Posted 28/08/2026 at 09:36:13
Very good football team and extremely dangerous on the break. The defense will have to be on its toes for the full 90+ minutes.
I also think he will play Rhol at right back.
Pickford
Rhol, Tarkoski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko
Ndiaye, Armstrong, Garner, KDH, George
Barry.
I also think he will play Rhol at right back.
Pickford
Rhol, Tarkoski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko
Ndiaye, Armstrong, Garner, KDH, George
Barry.
Jimmy Salt
8 Posted 28/08/2026 at 09:54:31
8 Posted 28/08/2026 at 09:54:31
“Nothing happens. Nobody comes, nobody goes. It's awful.”
"tomorrow, Godot will come."
"tomorrow, Godot will come."
Ged Simpson
9 Posted 28/08/2026 at 10:07:46
9 Posted 28/08/2026 at 10:07:46
Like it Jimmy 8 !
Andrew Clare
10 Posted 28/08/2026 at 10:24:03
10 Posted 28/08/2026 at 10:24:03
Still waiting…..
Andy Meighan
11 Posted 28/08/2026 at 10:32:44
11 Posted 28/08/2026 at 10:32:44
I'm with John 5.
Unless they pull a couple of rabbits out of the hat in the next few days which I honestly doubt, ill be massively disappointed.
The right back caper and let's face it thats what it is, is beyond parody now.
Looks like Aberdeen Angus is gonna choke on them words he spouted to Toffeetv and Radio Merseyside, and I honestly think weve seen the last of Ndiaye after Monday if I'm being honest.
Unless they pull a couple of rabbits out of the hat in the next few days which I honestly doubt, ill be massively disappointed.
The right back caper and let's face it thats what it is, is beyond parody now.
Looks like Aberdeen Angus is gonna choke on them words he spouted to Toffeetv and Radio Merseyside, and I honestly think weve seen the last of Ndiaye after Monday if I'm being honest.
Phil Roberts
12 Posted 28/08/2026 at 10:34:00
12 Posted 28/08/2026 at 10:34:00
Alan #6 - Keegan left at the end of the 76-77 season and before the 77-78 they bought Kenny Dogliesh.
We sold Bally in Dec 1971, and at the start of Feb 1972 bought Bernie Wright.
Says it all.
We sold Bally in Dec 1971, and at the start of Feb 1972 bought Bernie Wright.
Says it all.
Ashley Krotosky
13 Posted 28/08/2026 at 11:06:01
13 Posted 28/08/2026 at 11:06:01
So Bournemouth (who are becoming a bogy team for us, with 5 out of the last 6 lost) have had their feet up this week, with their management having all the time they need to see how much space there is behind Merlin (- though I suppose a child would also see that).
Meanwhile our key attackers (KDH, Illy) had barely 10 minutes respite at the end of our cup match, when that could easily have been doubled.
Are we even sure Barry is fit? He seemed to be struggling when he came off on Wednesday - another one who could easily have come off after 60-70 minutes.
Meanwhile our key attackers (KDH, Illy) had barely 10 minutes respite at the end of our cup match, when that could easily have been doubled.
Are we even sure Barry is fit? He seemed to be struggling when he came off on Wednesday - another one who could easily have come off after 60-70 minutes.
Scott Hamilton
14 Posted 28/08/2026 at 11:12:56
14 Posted 28/08/2026 at 11:12:56
Looking at our transfer activity, if Ndiaye goes before the deadline then I think most Blues will feel deflated, even if we get Grealish plus cash in return AND miraculously find a decent right back.
The one positive from the RB debacle is that we may get to see more of Röhl. I do worry about him when we play teams that properly put us under the cosh though. It’s one thing getting forward at pace, it’s another sticking a crunching tackle in on one of the PL’s best forwards.
Bournemouth are a good side and will be tough to beat. Our away form was great last season, mainly because of our defensive strength. If we leak goals tomorrow then we’ll know we have an issue.
Fingers-crossed for a win and a few more goals for Barry.
UTFT!!
The one positive from the RB debacle is that we may get to see more of Röhl. I do worry about him when we play teams that properly put us under the cosh though. It’s one thing getting forward at pace, it’s another sticking a crunching tackle in on one of the PL’s best forwards.
Bournemouth are a good side and will be tough to beat. Our away form was great last season, mainly because of our defensive strength. If we leak goals tomorrow then we’ll know we have an issue.
Fingers-crossed for a win and a few more goals for Barry.
UTFT!!
Scott Hamilton
15 Posted 28/08/2026 at 11:17:18
15 Posted 28/08/2026 at 11:17:18
Update from the club:
Hackney “touch and go” after rolling his ankle last weekend and will be assessed again today.
Nørgaard remains sidelined with injury and is NOT making great progress at the moment.
Garner is being used more quickly than Moyes would like, due to Hackney’s knock, and is not ‘fine’.
Fucking great! 🙄
Hackney “touch and go” after rolling his ankle last weekend and will be assessed again today.
Nørgaard remains sidelined with injury and is NOT making great progress at the moment.
Garner is being used more quickly than Moyes would like, due to Hackney’s knock, and is not ‘fine’.
Fucking great! 🙄
Andrew Ellams
16 Posted 28/08/2026 at 11:31:10
16 Posted 28/08/2026 at 11:31:10
I know Norgaard came in on the cheap but how did he pass a medical?
Mark Ryan
17 Posted 28/08/2026 at 11:38:17
17 Posted 28/08/2026 at 11:38:17
Ndiaye is going nowhere
Andrew Merrick
18 Posted 28/08/2026 at 11:50:33
18 Posted 28/08/2026 at 11:50:33
Hope you are right Mark
Keith Gleave
19 Posted 28/08/2026 at 11:53:43
19 Posted 28/08/2026 at 11:53:43
Delap gone, who I didn’t want, but a player linked to us. Looks like Munoz is going to forest also. I know I posted yesterday about Grealish. At this moment though, I am sick of the pissing about over a right back and a striker, positions we knew were a priority. Considering this is now the 3rd game of the season coming.
Derek Thomas
20 Posted 28/08/2026 at 12:27:57
20 Posted 28/08/2026 at 12:27:57
Scott @ 15; it's imperative not to over do Garner, it's false economy.
Will Moyes bring JOB back into the fold...at RB no less...and push Rohl into RMF?
Will Moyes bring JOB back into the fold...at RB no less...and push Rohl into RMF?
Mike Hayes
21 Posted 28/08/2026 at 12:50:13
21 Posted 28/08/2026 at 12:50:13
N’diaye going nowhere been no offers and Moyes says grealish still not sorted. Good to see we are keeping up the tradition of signing crocks given Moyes has said Norgaard is not making good progress - Only Everton that. Still we’ve got the players fired up after two wins and a clean sheet, long may it continue 💙
Christy Ring
22 Posted 28/08/2026 at 13:02:09
22 Posted 28/08/2026 at 13:02:09
Looked at Moyes press conference, fair play to Julia, she's not afraid to ask the hard questions, looks like Ndiaye is staying. Moyes praising Rohl's performance at fullback, and how he loves just to be playing, a dig at O'Brien in my opinion. Looks like Munoz heading to Forest, so another year, and no fullback? Looking at Michael's team, I'd rest Tarkowski after playing mid-week, and start Branthwaite & O'Brien!
Andrew Ellams
23 Posted 28/08/2026 at 13:04:28
23 Posted 28/08/2026 at 13:04:28
Nobody said N'Diaye is going nowhere, he said there had been no official offers...yet.
Scott Hamilton
24 Posted 28/08/2026 at 13:06:23
24 Posted 28/08/2026 at 13:06:23
Derek - Totally agree re: Garner.
He’s one of our best players and I think he can get even better this season. We should avoid the temptation to push him prematurely.
There were rumours that JOB wasn’t being played due to interest from other clubs. Assuming that’s bullshit and that he’s fit, I could see that happening.
He’s one of our best players and I think he can get even better this season. We should avoid the temptation to push him prematurely.
There were rumours that JOB wasn’t being played due to interest from other clubs. Assuming that’s bullshit and that he’s fit, I could see that happening.
Kevin Prytherch
25 Posted 28/08/2026 at 13:54:05
25 Posted 28/08/2026 at 13:54:05
Andrew @16, medicals aren't a case of simply passing or failing -- they're often weighed up against the risk of the transfer.
A £7M player will have less stringent conditions attached to a medical than a £70M player.
A £7M player will have less stringent conditions attached to a medical than a £70M player.
Barry Williams
26 Posted 28/08/2026 at 14:27:47
26 Posted 28/08/2026 at 14:27:47
I have this crazy leftfield weird idea - play Patterson - a right back at right back - and play Rohl - a midfielder in midfield alongside Harrison, Dewsbury Hall and have Alcaraz as an option from the bench!
Am I mad folks?
Am I mad folks?
Mark Murphy
27 Posted 28/08/2026 at 14:27:58
27 Posted 28/08/2026 at 14:27:58
Whoop! Just got extremely lucky and bagged a ticket! Never been the Vitality before and it's not far for me to travel.
Probably be in marriage counselling on Monday but a win will be worth it! UTFT
Probably be in marriage counselling on Monday but a win will be worth it! UTFT
Eric Myles
28 Posted 28/08/2026 at 14:46:01
28 Posted 28/08/2026 at 14:46:01
Andrew #4,
"Have our owners really been waiting for the end of the transfer window to sell our best player to raise funds for last minute deals?"
Or have they learned from Chairman Bill and thrown the rolls of fax paper in the bin so no last-minute incomings can be done?
(Personally I'm expecting incoming).
"Have our owners really been waiting for the end of the transfer window to sell our best player to raise funds for last minute deals?"
Or have they learned from Chairman Bill and thrown the rolls of fax paper in the bin so no last-minute incomings can be done?
(Personally I'm expecting incoming).
Jay Harris
29 Posted 28/08/2026 at 15:42:04
29 Posted 28/08/2026 at 15:42:04
Tuesday will reveal some truths about Everton and the club's desire to progress.
Moyes has a way to bat off genuine questions with non-answers so no news there then. I wonder how the Fans Forum will do this year?
Back to the game. I am worried about Bournemouth's pace and desire to score. They are much more on the front foot than Palace and I would prefer to see a more defensive lineup for this one.
Unfortunately, due to poor recruitment and poor management, we go into this game with a less-than-fit Jimmy Garner, no Norgaard, and a centre-back who hasn't had any minutes yet.
I just hope Barry continues his form and the others improve their conversion rate while we hold steady defensively.
Moyes has a way to bat off genuine questions with non-answers so no news there then. I wonder how the Fans Forum will do this year?
Back to the game. I am worried about Bournemouth's pace and desire to score. They are much more on the front foot than Palace and I would prefer to see a more defensive lineup for this one.
Unfortunately, due to poor recruitment and poor management, we go into this game with a less-than-fit Jimmy Garner, no Norgaard, and a centre-back who hasn't had any minutes yet.
I just hope Barry continues his form and the others improve their conversion rate while we hold steady defensively.
Ted Donnelly
30 Posted 28/08/2026 at 15:43:36
30 Posted 28/08/2026 at 15:43:36
Just watched Moyes presser and sort of felt sorry for him. How " norrarsed " could he have looked?..it was like..don't ask me who we're signing I've got fuck all to do with it...unless he's just norrarsed anymore anyway.
What a fucked up club we are!!!
What a fucked up club we are!!!
Terry Downes
31 Posted 28/08/2026 at 15:55:56
31 Posted 28/08/2026 at 15:55:56
Don't feel sorry for him -- he's part of the problem. Given a choice, he'd rather sell O'Brien than Keane, won't give Aznou a chance... he'll go next
He hates having to make a choice, prefers to remove any player challenging for positions. A small squad suits him better, less of a choice; a big squad fucks him up!!
He hates having to make a choice, prefers to remove any player challenging for positions. A small squad suits him better, less of a choice; a big squad fucks him up!!
Andrew Ellams
32 Posted 28/08/2026 at 16:00:43
32 Posted 28/08/2026 at 16:00:43
Terry,
Nobody is going to buy Keane.
Nobody is going to buy Keane.
Liam Mogan
33 Posted 28/08/2026 at 16:26:03
33 Posted 28/08/2026 at 16:26:03
What the hell is wrong with Norgaard anyway?
We don't even know what he has injured?
We don't even know what he has injured?
Terry Downes
34 Posted 28/08/2026 at 16:33:00
34 Posted 28/08/2026 at 16:33:00
Andrew @32,
Might be paper talk but I did see West Ham are in for him?
Which makes me think we could've offered him in a swap for Wan-Bissaka if true?
Might be paper talk but I did see West Ham are in for him?
Which makes me think we could've offered him in a swap for Wan-Bissaka if true?
George Freeman
35 Posted 28/08/2026 at 16:35:24
35 Posted 28/08/2026 at 16:35:24
Terry,
Wan-Bissaka has gone to Aston Villa.
Wan-Bissaka has gone to Aston Villa.
Raymond Fox
36 Posted 28/08/2026 at 16:35:53
36 Posted 28/08/2026 at 16:35:53
It's odds-on Ndiaye is leaving and Grealish will sign. I don't want to lose Ndiaye, I don't think any of us does, but if Man City want him, he will leave and Grealish will probably be part of the deal.
This is where all the other teams that are not one of the usual suspects are, when they find or produce a classy player, they come in and buy them up.
Very tough game at Bournemouth, we will do well to come away with anything, but neither will a lot more teams.
I do think though, even as we are now, we will do well this season -- we will score more goals.
This is where all the other teams that are not one of the usual suspects are, when they find or produce a classy player, they come in and buy them up.
Very tough game at Bournemouth, we will do well to come away with anything, but neither will a lot more teams.
I do think though, even as we are now, we will do well this season -- we will score more goals.
Terry Downes
37 Posted 28/08/2026 at 16:58:27
37 Posted 28/08/2026 at 16:58:27
George I meant weeks ago ?
George Freeman
38 Posted 28/08/2026 at 17:01:04
38 Posted 28/08/2026 at 17:01:04
Yes, Terry...
That would have certainly solved the right-back problem.
That would have certainly solved the right-back problem.
Christy Ring
39 Posted 28/08/2026 at 17:38:30
39 Posted 28/08/2026 at 17:38:30
I'm so envious of how Brentford do their transfer business: pick their target, sign him, no haggling.
The midfielder they signed is getting rave reviews, makes our recruitment look like amateurs.
The midfielder they signed is getting rave reviews, makes our recruitment look like amateurs.
Paul Washington
40 Posted 28/08/2026 at 18:00:49
40 Posted 28/08/2026 at 18:00:49
Alan #6,
Not 100% certain but wasn't Bally's replacement... Mick Bernard?
Not 100% certain but wasn't Bally's replacement... Mick Bernard?
Ian Bennett
41 Posted 28/08/2026 at 18:29:23
41 Posted 28/08/2026 at 18:29:23
Enjoy Mark
Ian Horan
42 Posted 28/08/2026 at 18:52:27
42 Posted 28/08/2026 at 18:52:27
No Grealish in Man City's squad tonight...
Let's see if Illy has a minor knock and is not available tomorrow. 🫣
Let's see if Illy has a minor knock and is not available tomorrow. 🫣
Andrew Ellams
43 Posted 28/08/2026 at 19:04:40
43 Posted 28/08/2026 at 19:04:40
Grealish isn't going to be on their bench every week, even if he stays, Ian.
I get your point about Ndiaye though.
I get your point about Ndiaye though.
Christy Ring
44 Posted 28/08/2026 at 19:15:15
44 Posted 28/08/2026 at 19:15:15
Isn't it rumoured Spurs are interested also, and offering Richarlison in part exchange?
Brian Harrison
46 Posted 28/08/2026 at 19:24:14
46 Posted 28/08/2026 at 19:24:14
I have to take my hat off to our recruitment team as Kinnear says they are world class. Despite searching the globe, so far, they haven't managed to find a full-back, and also haven't managed to bring in a striker.
They have turned George's loan into a permanent signing, done the same with Rohl, swapped McNeil for Johnson, and bought last season's Championship Player of the Season, not forgetting the injured Norgaard, onto the payroll.
And let's not forget this World class recruitment team have still days left, we can only guess the gems they might unearth. They really do deserve our thanks; had Kinnear not put this fabulous recruitment team together, I really wonder where we would be.
They have turned George's loan into a permanent signing, done the same with Rohl, swapped McNeil for Johnson, and bought last season's Championship Player of the Season, not forgetting the injured Norgaard, onto the payroll.
And let's not forget this World class recruitment team have still days left, we can only guess the gems they might unearth. They really do deserve our thanks; had Kinnear not put this fabulous recruitment team together, I really wonder where we would be.
Ian Horan
47 Posted 28/08/2026 at 19:31:58
47 Posted 28/08/2026 at 19:31:58
Brian @46,
We would have Soucek, Ward-Prowse, and Kyle Walker all signed up for Moyes's veterans team.
We would have Soucek, Ward-Prowse, and Kyle Walker all signed up for Moyes's veterans team.
Alan McGuffog
48 Posted 28/08/2026 at 19:32:46
48 Posted 28/08/2026 at 19:32:46
We should be calling the shots and not be pushed into player exchange deals. If Man City do want Ndiaye, then they can pay in cash (or however they do it nowadays).
We should have demanded £80M and had a right-back and centre-forward lined up. I like Grealish and I like Richarlison but we can do better than either of them.
Of course, that assumes we have a recruitment team that gets its collective finger out!
We should have demanded £80M and had a right-back and centre-forward lined up. I like Grealish and I like Richarlison but we can do better than either of them.
Of course, that assumes we have a recruitment team that gets its collective finger out!
David West
49 Posted 28/08/2026 at 19:35:50
49 Posted 28/08/2026 at 19:35:50
Would say, look at some of the fees being paid though, £50M for Delap? Never!! What's Thierno Barry worth now, then??
Diouff to Brentford, £45M... Wow!! £30M for Patterson?
Deals beginning to happen as clubs panic, I'm really only concerned with a right-back, but centre-forward and right-wing loans I see happening.
Diouff to Brentford, £45M... Wow!! £30M for Patterson?
Deals beginning to happen as clubs panic, I'm really only concerned with a right-back, but centre-forward and right-wing loans I see happening.
Jeff Armstrong
50 Posted 28/08/2026 at 19:37:31
50 Posted 28/08/2026 at 19:37:31
Christy 22, Giulia Bould goes on X before pressers and asks "What questions would you like me to pose?"
I asked her to ask Moyes if Tarkowski was undroppable now he had made him captain, despite him being out of form for 9 months.
I don't believe she asked that question, although that's a question in a lot of Evertonians' thoughts at the moment, including hers no doubt, ….but it wasn't asked.
Given that it has probably led to Jake O'Brien becoming disillusioned, and we may have to replace him if he goes, I think it's a perfectly legitimate question to ask at this time.
I'm disappointed Tarkowski's fall-off is not even up for discussion. It will come back to bite us, just like the end of last season.
I asked her to ask Moyes if Tarkowski was undroppable now he had made him captain, despite him being out of form for 9 months.
I don't believe she asked that question, although that's a question in a lot of Evertonians' thoughts at the moment, including hers no doubt, ….but it wasn't asked.
Given that it has probably led to Jake O'Brien becoming disillusioned, and we may have to replace him if he goes, I think it's a perfectly legitimate question to ask at this time.
I'm disappointed Tarkowski's fall-off is not even up for discussion. It will come back to bite us, just like the end of last season.
Martin Scott
51 Posted 28/08/2026 at 19:41:05
51 Posted 28/08/2026 at 19:41:05
I know off topic, my old man passed away, we got him a stone on the memorial walk... My mum 90 next year went down to see it today... one of the most heart-wrenching experiences I've ever had... kept it together for mum, got home had a wee Scotch for my old man and shed a tear... Up the Blues...
Ian Bennett
52 Posted 28/08/2026 at 19:46:37
52 Posted 28/08/2026 at 19:46:37
Jeff, he was asked about Tarkowski when he was made captain.
He did say he needed to play well to merit his position, due to the competition amongst the 4 centre-backs.
He did say he needed to play well to merit his position, due to the competition amongst the 4 centre-backs.
Jeff Armstrong
53 Posted 28/08/2026 at 19:59:55
53 Posted 28/08/2026 at 19:59:55
Ian 52, his form from last season has continued into this, and yet here we are, instead of an O'Brien - Branthwaite partnership being allowed to develop, we now have Tarkowski still guaranteed a starting role
Jake O'Brien is wanting to leave because of a lack of opportunities in his best position, and the prospect of having to find a replacement in about 3 days when we should be concentrating on a right-back and a forward.
Moyes is not helping by marginalising Jake, he could have picked him on Wednesday and said, "Go on, show me you're at least 3rd choice." But no, he picked Keane instead.
Big message to Jake, that was on Wednesday v Preston.
Jake O'Brien is wanting to leave because of a lack of opportunities in his best position, and the prospect of having to find a replacement in about 3 days when we should be concentrating on a right-back and a forward.
Moyes is not helping by marginalising Jake, he could have picked him on Wednesday and said, "Go on, show me you're at least 3rd choice." But no, he picked Keane instead.
Big message to Jake, that was on Wednesday v Preston.
Ian Horan
54 Posted 28/08/2026 at 20:34:57
54 Posted 28/08/2026 at 20:34:57
A friend of my son was studying sports media and was invited to a Moyes press conference last season.
He was told "Don't ask challenging questions as Davie doesn't like them and gets annoyed; also, you will not be allowed in the next presser."
To me, that's a sign of the man's ego -- he can't be seriously questioned.
He was told "Don't ask challenging questions as Davie doesn't like them and gets annoyed; also, you will not be allowed in the next presser."
To me, that's a sign of the man's ego -- he can't be seriously questioned.
Jeff Armstrong
55 Posted 28/08/2026 at 20:51:05
55 Posted 28/08/2026 at 20:51:05
Ian 55, I think Giulia Bould just about pushes the boundaries, but what's the point of press conferences if the manager is sanitising the environment to suit his ego?
Moyes has stonewalled for years, unless of course he's getting praise and plaudits, he got a gob on last week cos he was asked if he was interested in winning a cup?
Good question considering he's never gonna win the league and in 23 years of management he's won one European trophy, which is of a lower standard than our League Cup.
Moyes has stonewalled for years, unless of course he's getting praise and plaudits, he got a gob on last week cos he was asked if he was interested in winning a cup?
Good question considering he's never gonna win the league and in 23 years of management he's won one European trophy, which is of a lower standard than our League Cup.
Rocco Bugaj
56 Posted 28/08/2026 at 20:59:07
56 Posted 28/08/2026 at 20:59:07
Röhl is a committed young player. However, he is not a right-back. He never played in that position at Ingolstadt or Freiburg.
Perhaps he will learn it eventually, but please not during such a crucial season. I would much rather see Jake O'Brien at right-back.
Perhaps he will learn it eventually, but please not during such a crucial season. I would much rather see Jake O'Brien at right-back.
Rocco Bugaj
57 Posted 28/08/2026 at 21:06:05
57 Posted 28/08/2026 at 21:06:05
Kevin #54
Check out Grealish's status on TikTok. Alongside "Everton and England," he is showing the video of his goal against Bournemouth there.
Check out Grealish's status on TikTok. Alongside "Everton and England," he is showing the video of his goal against Bournemouth there.
Brendan McLaughlin
58 Posted 28/08/2026 at 21:08:14
58 Posted 28/08/2026 at 21:08:14
Martin #51
Your dad would be proud mate
Your dad would be proud mate
Mike Gaynes
59 Posted 28/08/2026 at 21:12:21
59 Posted 28/08/2026 at 21:12:21
Martin #51, deepest condolences on your loss. A very appropriate tribute.
Kevin Naylor
60 Posted 28/08/2026 at 21:20:12
60 Posted 28/08/2026 at 21:20:12
Rocco #58 Very telling indeed.
Paul Turner
61 Posted 28/08/2026 at 21:30:25
61 Posted 28/08/2026 at 21:30:25
Martin - many condolences - I'm raising a glass (of Penderyn) to your Dad this evening.
My Dad, I and my son have a stone at BMD/HDS - Dad would have been 104 next Monday, so I'm remembering him as well. And Danny.
NSNO
My Dad, I and my son have a stone at BMD/HDS - Dad would have been 104 next Monday, so I'm remembering him as well. And Danny.
NSNO
Brent Stephens
62 Posted 28/08/2026 at 21:39:23
62 Posted 28/08/2026 at 21:39:23
Martin #51 thinking of you, mate.
David West
63 Posted 28/08/2026 at 21:44:34
63 Posted 28/08/2026 at 21:44:34
Bit strange my tongue in cheek
(Thierry) Barry quip was spell checked and changed.
Either it's AI and I can cope, if it's a human then your just boring as f**k !!!!!
(Thierry) Barry quip was spell checked and changed.
Either it's AI and I can cope, if it's a human then your just boring as f**k !!!!!
Tommy Carter
64 Posted 28/08/2026 at 21:46:30
64 Posted 28/08/2026 at 21:46:30
@51 Martin. Special moment I’m sure and now a part of the history of Bramley Moore Dock and our wonderful football club.
We are a wonderful football club because of the people. People like your father. Like you. And I. Your mother and tens of thousands more.
It’s because of this that we will always be a massive football club. Bigger than most. The people make a football club. The players make the team. The owners and managers are custodians. They choose the players and pick the team. But none of it can exist without us. No owner can purchase what we are and what we have.
There are a very special an elite set of football teams that will always be great. They will always be huge. And it’s because of the people. The people impose this on the game.
God bless to you and your family Martin.
We are a wonderful football club because of the people. People like your father. Like you. And I. Your mother and tens of thousands more.
It’s because of this that we will always be a massive football club. Bigger than most. The people make a football club. The players make the team. The owners and managers are custodians. They choose the players and pick the team. But none of it can exist without us. No owner can purchase what we are and what we have.
There are a very special an elite set of football teams that will always be great. They will always be huge. And it’s because of the people. The people impose this on the game.
God bless to you and your family Martin.
Ian Bennett
65 Posted 28/08/2026 at 21:47:06
65 Posted 28/08/2026 at 21:47:06
Jeff, I don't disagree mate. Ive little patience for most of our defenders, and have said so numerous times last season.
Most of the press conferences are a waste of time. I hate them.
I think if obrien has kicked up a fuss after one game, I think that is poor. Id have more sympathy if he waited played well, and then made his position clear at Christmas if he still couldn't get in.
If there was a rift, there was no way on earth obrien was playing mid week. Moyes calls the shots, and isn't getting undermined by any player - and that should always be the case regardless of the player or manager.
Ultimately he has undermined his case of pushing Tarkowski, by not playing in that game & shown through his actions. Play like youre undropable and stop feeling sorry for yourself.
Most of the press conferences are a waste of time. I hate them.
I think if obrien has kicked up a fuss after one game, I think that is poor. Id have more sympathy if he waited played well, and then made his position clear at Christmas if he still couldn't get in.
If there was a rift, there was no way on earth obrien was playing mid week. Moyes calls the shots, and isn't getting undermined by any player - and that should always be the case regardless of the player or manager.
Ultimately he has undermined his case of pushing Tarkowski, by not playing in that game & shown through his actions. Play like youre undropable and stop feeling sorry for yourself.
Don Alexander
66 Posted 28/08/2026 at 22:18:35
66 Posted 28/08/2026 at 22:18:35
Ian (#54), can't imagine who it was he learned to be so intransigent about accountability from, when it comes to being open and honest with the mere fans who've made him a £multi-millionaire whilst we endure perpetual mediocrity.
I just wonder whether Moyes will stoop as low as his 11 year mentor/protector by soon publicly turning on the tears to emphasise his blatantly false lurvv for our club and fans?
I just wonder whether Moyes will stoop as low as his 11 year mentor/protector by soon publicly turning on the tears to emphasise his blatantly false lurvv for our club and fans?
Christy Ring
67 Posted 28/08/2026 at 22:22:35
67 Posted 28/08/2026 at 22:22:35
Ian, 'if O'Brien had kicked up a fuss after one game ',? he played most of the season at fullback, you're talking utter nonsense again backing Moyes.
John Collins
68 Posted 28/08/2026 at 22:32:49
68 Posted 28/08/2026 at 22:32:49
It's definitely blind loyalty the backing for Moyes.
Be interesting to read what his backers reckon he has done for the club since his return.
Be interesting to read what his backers reckon he has done for the club since his return.
Kevin Molloy
69 Posted 28/08/2026 at 22:59:53
69 Posted 28/08/2026 at 22:59:53
John
you mean besides lifting us out of the relegation fight, getting us the best away record in. 30 years, having a tilt at the champions league, signing KDH, Grealish, George, Hackney And Brennan Johnson?
Remembering that for the decade before his arrival, we hadn't managed one good signing, in fact had pissed away half a billion.
you mean besides lifting us out of the relegation fight, getting us the best away record in. 30 years, having a tilt at the champions league, signing KDH, Grealish, George, Hackney And Brennan Johnson?
Remembering that for the decade before his arrival, we hadn't managed one good signing, in fact had pissed away half a billion.
John Collins
70 Posted 28/08/2026 at 23:08:22
70 Posted 28/08/2026 at 23:08:22
A tilt at the Champions League Kevin?
When was that?
One point better than Dyche total previous season I think I'm right in saying.
£115 million spent last summer to achieve 13th position?
A playing style that sends you to sleep?
When was that?
One point better than Dyche total previous season I think I'm right in saying.
£115 million spent last summer to achieve 13th position?
A playing style that sends you to sleep?
Ian Horan
71 Posted 28/08/2026 at 23:16:44
71 Posted 28/08/2026 at 23:16:44
george, hackney and brennan are all TFG data team signings. alienating LDibling and hanging out Obrien in todays presser are unforgiveable. Moyes gets top salary and compares himself to Pep and Sir Alex yet thrives on mediocracy and failure. Moyes spent £115 mill last summer yo get 1 point more than Dyche. Moyes has offered us nothing apart from mind numbing KITAP1 in both his tenures as manager. where was his professional ambition for europe in the last 7 games last year 3 points from the final 21 available - his stlatement that he didnt know TFG l expected europe is an excuse and shows no professional pride. sooner he has gone the better
Kevin Molloy
72 Posted 28/08/2026 at 23:20:28
72 Posted 28/08/2026 at 23:20:28
we got to 7 games to go in the whole season and people were talking about the champions league John, have you forgotten? I t was the first time in twenty years we were in the conversation.
Most of the money you refer to went on squad filler that would 'come good later', or replacing key players who left on frees. No new money for the first team.
Most of the money you refer to went on squad filler that would 'come good later', or replacing key players who left on frees. No new money for the first team.
John Collins
73 Posted 28/08/2026 at 23:36:22
73 Posted 28/08/2026 at 23:36:22
I never heard or spoke to any Blue about the possibility of CL.
I know how the manager is too scared to go for that.
Are any of the players bought with the £115 million getting a game?
I know how the manager is too scared to go for that.
Are any of the players bought with the £115 million getting a game?
Kevin Molloy
74 Posted 28/08/2026 at 23:45:08
74 Posted 28/08/2026 at 23:45:08
yes, the two players who left on frees have been replaced. Barry and KDH, I think we did rather well for once, no?
Dale Self
75 Posted 28/08/2026 at 00:29:51
75 Posted 28/08/2026 at 00:29:51
Martin 51, I damn near shed a tear myself reading that.
TW is fucking great because of people like you, and your dad.
UTFT!
TW is fucking great because of people like you, and your dad.
UTFT!
Derek Thomas
76 Posted 28/08/2026 at 00:56:24
76 Posted 28/08/2026 at 00:56:24
Kevin @ 69; "Having a tilt at the Champions League"? Now I'm prepared to cut your man some slack over his first 19 games - but that's a bridge too far.
When it was first mooted we were 8th, the points gap wasn't that large and, with about 1/4 of the season left to play it was eminently do-able.
But we didn't 'have a tilt at it' if anything, we ran away from it as fast as we could.
Havin' a tilt? You're having a laugh mate.
When it was first mooted we were 8th, the points gap wasn't that large and, with about 1/4 of the season left to play it was eminently do-able.
But we didn't 'have a tilt at it' if anything, we ran away from it as fast as we could.
Havin' a tilt? You're having a laugh mate.
Steve Brown
77 Posted 29/08/2026 at 03:16:11
77 Posted 29/08/2026 at 03:16:11
Bournemouth have good owners, a well run club and a very good side.
Tough game this one. I thought they played very well against Man City.
Tough game this one. I thought they played very well against Man City.
Paul Griffiths
78 Posted 29/08/2026 at 03:17:15
78 Posted 29/08/2026 at 03:17:15
'A tilt at the Champions League'!!!!! 'A tilt at windmills', if ever I heard one.
Steve Brown
79 Posted 29/08/2026 at 03:17:55
79 Posted 29/08/2026 at 03:17:55
Martin @ 51, deepest condolences on your loss.
Hope we deliver result this weekend in memory of your dad.
Hope we deliver result this weekend in memory of your dad.
Chris Davies
80 Posted 29/08/2026 at 03:19:07
80 Posted 29/08/2026 at 03:19:07
We can’t forget that the team sooo poor that Dyche had taken as far as he could gave Moyes a top 6/8 (can’t remember) calendar year.
The squad was shite then. It’s a bit shit now, but with green shoots.
The man can’t use his squad because the “2nd team” are nowhere near the 1st.
Swap out KDH for who? Ndyie for.. Branthwaite for Michael fucking Keane.. the list goes on.
I was thinking the same as most last year, but when you actually see, there’s loads of potential but they weren’t quite ready.
I think a few are now.
Tim wasn’t/probably never will be.
Dibling wasn’t. Still isn’t.
George wasn’t. Probably is now
Rohl wasn’t/isn’t quite
Barry wasn’t/ maybe could be but still not there.
Right back? Nope.
I think I’d rather try and run the country than run EFC.
The squad was shite then. It’s a bit shit now, but with green shoots.
The man can’t use his squad because the “2nd team” are nowhere near the 1st.
Swap out KDH for who? Ndyie for.. Branthwaite for Michael fucking Keane.. the list goes on.
I was thinking the same as most last year, but when you actually see, there’s loads of potential but they weren’t quite ready.
I think a few are now.
Tim wasn’t/probably never will be.
Dibling wasn’t. Still isn’t.
George wasn’t. Probably is now
Rohl wasn’t/isn’t quite
Barry wasn’t/ maybe could be but still not there.
Right back? Nope.
I think I’d rather try and run the country than run EFC.
Steve Brown
81 Posted 29/08/2026 at 04:41:52
81 Posted 29/08/2026 at 04:41:52
An extensive list of excuse after excuse.
I wonder who posters like Chris are trying to convince? Probably themselves.
I wonder who posters like Chris are trying to convince? Probably themselves.
Paul Griffiths
82 Posted 29/08/2026 at 05:28:43
82 Posted 29/08/2026 at 05:28:43
Chris Davies: 80: 'We can't forget that the team sooo poor that Dyche had taken as far as he could gave Moyes a top 6/8 (can't remember) calendar year'.
What on earth are you on about? It might help if you wrote more clearly.
Well, it seems that you are saying that Moyes picked up a dead poor team from Dyche, but he was able to finish 'top 6/8' with the same team but you can't remember in which calendar year.
There are only two possibilities Chris: 2025 or 2026. However, we finished 13th in each of those years.
I'm confused.
Have I missed something?
What on earth are you on about? It might help if you wrote more clearly.
Well, it seems that you are saying that Moyes picked up a dead poor team from Dyche, but he was able to finish 'top 6/8' with the same team but you can't remember in which calendar year.
There are only two possibilities Chris: 2025 or 2026. However, we finished 13th in each of those years.
I'm confused.
Have I missed something?
Eric Myles
83 Posted 29/08/2026 at 06:07:38
83 Posted 29/08/2026 at 06:07:38
Christy #67, if you'd have read Ian #65 properly they you wouldn't have posted nonsense.
Peter Gorman
84 Posted 29/08/2026 at 06:39:43
84 Posted 29/08/2026 at 06:39:43
Is the AI-generated lad in the Stake shirt our new right-back?
Mal van Schaick
85 Posted 29/08/2026 at 07:57:38
85 Posted 29/08/2026 at 07:57:38
I expect this to be a competitive game where we will be punished if defending as we did against Palace.
Defend well and counter-attack using George and Ndiaye wide and keep the momentum from the Preston game and we will gain a victory.
Defend well and counter-attack using George and Ndiaye wide and keep the momentum from the Preston game and we will gain a victory.
Michael Kenrick
86 Posted 29/08/2026 at 08:27:19
86 Posted 29/08/2026 at 08:27:19
Paul,
I think Chris at 80 is reflecting a common trope that was floating around in early 2026.
If you looked at Everton results over the calendar year 2025, for the period David Moyes had been manager (ie, January through December 2025) an argument could be made that Everton ranked 6th to 8th among other Premier League clubs for games played during that 12-month period.
But you're right – that's not how the Premier League seasons work:
So in 2025, we finished Season 2024-25 in 13th place.
And in 2026, we finished Season 2025-26 in 13th place.
I think Chris at 80 is reflecting a common trope that was floating around in early 2026.
If you looked at Everton results over the calendar year 2025, for the period David Moyes had been manager (ie, January through December 2025) an argument could be made that Everton ranked 6th to 8th among other Premier League clubs for games played during that 12-month period.
But you're right – that's not how the Premier League seasons work:
So in 2025, we finished Season 2024-25 in 13th place.
And in 2026, we finished Season 2025-26 in 13th place.
Paul Griffiths
87 Posted 29/08/2026 at 08:40:44
87 Posted 29/08/2026 at 08:40:44
Cheers MK
Mike Doyle
88 Posted 29/08/2026 at 09:07:47
88 Posted 29/08/2026 at 09:07:47
Bournemouth are an excellent team who can give all the top EPL teams a game,so today I’ll be as interested in our performance as much as the result. A point would be a good result
Hats off to those making the return trip from Merseyside.
Hats off to those making the return trip from Merseyside.
Martin Scott
89 Posted 29/08/2026 at 12:43:38
89 Posted 29/08/2026 at 12:43:38
Brendan,Mike G,Paul T,Brent,Tommy and Dale, thank you for your kind words and thoughts...
Up the Blues...
Up the Blues...
Chris Davies
90 Posted 29/08/2026 at 22:14:39
90 Posted 29/08/2026 at 22:14:39
Thanks MK,
It seems you’re a pro at understanding the drunken ramblings of a blue at 3am.
Sorry all!
I was talking shit.
But Moyes is correct in that the squad ain’t big, nor good enough.
UTFT
It seems you’re a pro at understanding the drunken ramblings of a blue at 3am.
Sorry all!
I was talking shit.
But Moyes is correct in that the squad ain’t big, nor good enough.
UTFT
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1 Posted 28/08/2026 at 07:39:46