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Pickford wins Save of the Season award

Pickford has won the Premier League's Save of the Season award, sponsored by Castrol.

First steelwork installation at Bramley-Moore Dock

The first super-columns of steelwork have been installed at Bramley-Moore Dock as construction on Everton’s new stadium continues.

U23s duo sign new deals

Zan-Luk Leban and Sebastian Quirke have agreed terms on a contract extension that tie them to Everton for another year.

Lewis Warrington signs 2-year deal

Highly-rated Everton academy product Lewis Warrington has signed a new 2-year contract with the club that runs until the end of June 2024.

Fan Advisory Board Vote to Open Thursday

Voting to elect Evertonians to Everton's inaugural Fan Advisory Board will begin tomorrow, 26th May.

🎙ToffeeWeb Podcast: “What a Night!”

In the final podcast of the 2021-22 season, Andy Howard makes a stellar debut alongside Lyndon and Paul to discuss last Thursday's dramatic evening at Goodison Park

Injury forces Nathan Broadhead out of Wales squad

Nathan Broadhead has been forced to withdraw from the Wales squad for June's World Cup play-off final and four Nations League matches.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin sends very personal message to fans

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has sent a very personal message to Everton fans via Instagram, where he hints at internal battles and emotional challenges that he has had to fight this season along with the injuries and loss of form.

Patterson unlikely to make Scotland's World Cup playoff

It doesn't look as though Nathan Patterson will be fit in time to represent Scotland in their World Cup qualifying playoff semi-final against Ukraine on 1st June.

Richarlison thanks Blues for ’unconditional’ support

Richarlison has expressed his heartfelt thanks to Everton’s fans for their unwavering support during what was a challenging season.

Tosun bids Everton farewell

Cenk Tosun has confirmed that he will be leaving Everton this summer now that his 4 ½-year contract is up.

Arsenal v Everton

Everton go into the final match of a mostly tortuous Premier League campaign against Arsenal knowing they are safe from relegation while Leeds and Burnley will battle it out to see which of those clubs remains in the top flight for next season

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Pasting at the Emirates is academic but big summer awaits

Everton conceded five goals in their final match of the season for the second year running as an under-strength side was heavily beaten by Arsenal, with familiar set-piece failings ultimately costing them.

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Richarlison hails 'special moment' against Palace

Richarlison says that Everton’s incredible comeback against Crystal Palace that ensured Premier League survival and ended a turbulent campaign was one of the highlights of his career

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Forever Everton: An American’s First Year as a Toffee

Bryan James Henry picked quite the year to become an Evertonian!

Everton ensure survival with incredible second-half comeback

Everton completed a quite remarkable turnaround in front of another incredible Goodison Park crowd to come back from two goals down and beat Crystal Palace, finally securing their Premier League safety.

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Leeds and Burnley demand action on Everton losses

Leeds United and Burnley have written to the Premier League accusing Everton of breaching Profitability and Sustainability rules.

Everton vs Crystal Palace

Everton go into what is arguably the most important match the club has faced in 24 years against Crystal Palace as the Blues seek the victory that will make sure of Premier League safety.

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Everton left fuming and still in relegation danger after more bewildering officiating

Everton’s protracted bid to secure Premier League safety continues after a harrowing home defeat to Brentford that hinged on another moment of refereeing injustice just 18 minutes into the match.

• Matchday updates and reaction

🎙ToffeeWeb Podcast: “Drain That Well”

Lyndon, Paul and Adam return to rail on VAR and refereeing injustice during the defeat to Brentford, lament the opportunity Everton passed up at Watford and look ahead to the all-important clash with Palace where salvation once more lies for the Toffees

Everton vs Brentford

Everton are back at Goodison Park this weekend for the penultimate home game of the season looking for a victory that could secure Premier League football for next season.

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Everton take up option to keep Begovic

It looks as though Asmir Begovic will remain an Everton player for another season after the club activated an option to extend his contract until June 2023.

Jaded Blues have to settle for a draw at Watford

Everton moved a point closer to safety with a subdued, somewhat casual and overall lethargic display at Vicarage Road where depleted and already-relegated Watford held out for their first clean sheet of the season.

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Watford vs Everton

Everton are back on the road for a midweek fixture against Watford that offers them a big opportunity to bolster their chances of remaining in the Premier League beyond this season.

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Lampard says Mina will miss most of the remaining games

Frank Lampard says that Yerry Mina could be out until the final game of the season at Arsenal but says Ben Godfrey is battling to get himself back fit for the final set of games.

🎙ToffeeWeb Podcast: “The Spirit of the Blues”

The lads are in high spirits following Everton's first win away from home since August that lifted them out of the bottom three but remain wary of the trip to Watford despite improved performances.

Everton to return to America for pre-season

Everton will return to the USA this summer for two pre-season fixtures, with the Blues set to face familiar rivals Arsenal in Baltimore and Major League Soccer’s Minnesota United FC in Minneapolis.

Process to elect Everton’s Fan Advisory Board begins today

The process to elect members to Everton’s independent Fan Advisory Board (FAB) has launched, with the final make-up of the panel set to represent key supporter groups and the diversity of the Blues’ global fanbase, the club have announced.

Lampard hopeful over latest injuries

Frank Lampard says that Yerry Mina will have a scan on his calf after the Colombian was yet again forced to leave the field early due to injury today while Vitalii Mykolenko might merely have been suffering from cramp.

Everton out of the bottom three with massive away win

Vitalli Mykolenko scored his first goal for Everton and Mason Holgate headed home the winner as the Blues won away from home for the first time since August to lift themselves out of the relegation zone.

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• Paul Traill: 'Everton United'
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Leicester City vs Everton

Everton travel to the East Midlands for the first of their remaining three away fixtures knowing that they will likely need to pick up points on the road if they are to drag themselves out of the relegation zone.

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Evertonians bring their amazing support to Finch Farm

Hundreds of Everton fans followed up the magnificent show of support they put on ahead of the Chelsea game by assembling at the gates of Finch Farm this afternoon to see the first-team coaches off to Leicester.

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Carlo Ancelotti calls Champions League final a derby because he's "still an Evertonian"

Carlo Ancelotti insists that he's "still an Evertonian" and says the Champions League final against Liverpool will be like a derby match for him

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Richarlison: The work ethic and humble origins behind Everton forward's rise

Gary Meenaghan recounts the backstory of Richarlison's upbringing, how close he came to never making it and the drive and determination that he still possesses today propelled him to the pinnacle of the game as an international forward for his beloved Brazil.

Lampard charged for post-derby comments

The Football Association have censured Frank Lampard for complaints he made about the officiating of last month's Merseyside derby, saying that the Everton manager's comments breached FA Rule E3.

Lampard: We have to follow Chelsea win up in the right way

Frank Lampard is urging his players to follow their dramatic victory over Chelsea up with a performance at Leicester this weekend as Everton continue their bid to drag themselves out of the relegation zone.

🎙ToffeeWeb Podcast: “Still There Fighting”

Lyndon, Paul and Adam discuss Sunday's terrific win over Chelsea, look ahead to the trip to Leicester where the Blues have the chance to build some momentum in their bid to avoid the drop. They also ponder whether Pickford's wonder save has an equal from past Everton keepers

Everton U18s finish with a defeat to Nottm Forest

Everton U18s lost to Nottingham Forest in their final game of the season tonight.

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How Everton’s smart planning has built them a bright future – if they survive relegation

One insider described the “green shoots of recovery” emerging at Finch Farm; there has been a tangible change of direction. In the next three weeks, if they can find a way out of this dark hole at the bottom of the table, they will emerge into a bright future.

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Pickford proves it's nonsense to say he is too rash and cannot be trusted

The Everton goalkeeper put in a miraculous performance against Chelsea and could keep Frank Lampard's side up

Brentford (H) kick-off moved for TV

Everton's penultimate home game, the clash with Brentford on 15 May, has been moved to 4:30pm to accommodate television coverage.

FA will investigate Richarlison 'flare'-throwing incident

The Football Association will reportedly investigate the incident where Richarlison threw a smoke canister over the Gwladys Street stand after scoring the decisive goal in Everton's 1-0 win over Chelsea yesterday.

Richarlison and Pickford the heroes as fighting Everton overcome Chelsea

Everton battled their way to another vital home victory in the cauldron of yet another deafening Goodison Park atmosphere, edging Chelsea by Richarlison’s solitary goal thanks in large part to Jordan Pickford’s brilliance.

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• Goodison Park: You just can't beat it

Everton start search to fill two key Academy posts

Everton have launched a search to fill two key roles within the club's Academy that were vacated with the departure of David Unsworth. The club is looking to appoint an Academy boss and (separately) an Under-23s head coach, with the recruitment process being led by Director of Football Kevin Thelwell.

Everton vs Chelsea

Everton are back at Goodison Park and in need of another stirring atmosphere as Chelsea come to town for a fixture that has taken on added significance for the Toffees following Saturday’s results.

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Everton U23s thrashed by Champions Manchester City

Everton U23s were comprehensively thrashed by the PL2 Champions on their night of celebration in the season finalé at The Etihad.

Davies returns to training

Tom Davies has resumed training with the first-team squad as he works his way back from surgery.

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Everton’s confused strategy has infected both their men’s and women’s teams

Karen Carney writes that the sides are third-bottom of their divisions after high spending, poor recruitment and managerial changes

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Everton’s Spending Couldn’t Break Premier League’s Glass Ceiling; Now They Might Fall Through Its Trapdoor

Forbes pick up Everton's plight.

Everton U18s lose at Stoke City this evening

Everton U18s were back in action for their penultimate game of the season, away to Stoke City, who secured a narrow win with a late goal.

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Anthony Gordon: The bright spark in a difficult season for Everton

If you like to read about Everton players showing well in the heavily analytical statistical evaluations of their on-field performance metrics, then this article is for you.

Everton U23s lose best of seven goals to West Ham

Everton U23s were twice leading against West Ham tonight in the penultimate game of their Premier League 2 season, but ended up the losing side.

FA to ask Lampard to explain criticism of derby officiating

The Football Association could decide to fine Frank Lampard for comments he made in the wake of yesterday’s Anfield derby where he vented his frustration with the match officials’ refusal to fully assess a penalty incident involving Anthony Gordon.

🎙ToffeeWeb Podcast: “Holding Out for a Hero”

Adam, Paul and Lyndon look back at the derby and its infuriating refereeing injustices, chat about the upcoming game vs Chelsea and select a player from Everton's past they would want in the side right now for the run-in

Derby defeat leaves Everton in the bottom three

Everton dropped into the relegation zone for the first time this season as they went down to a predictable, albeit somewhat controversial, 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield while Burnley beat Wolves in an earlier kick-off.

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Everton U18s draw with Burnley

Everton Under-18s gave up a win over Burnley to a late equalizer.

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At Everton, the past weighs heavy on the present

This wide-ranging piece in The Post includes some insightful snippets from Dr David France and James Corbett as well as balanced comments on Everton in the Community and the new stadium being constructed at Bramley-Moore Dock.

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Meet Everton’s Kevin Thelwell, the scouting supremo charged with rebuilding Frank Lampard’s shambolic squad

This sensibly written piece in the i realistically describes Kevin Thelwell's task of changing Everton's catastrophic recruitment policy that resulted "when summers were spent with a director of football and manager in unacknowledged open warfare."

Important access information for fans attending Merseyside derby

Evertonians attending Sunday's Merseyside derby at Anfield (kick off 4.30pm BST) are reminded to be aware of the access routes to the away fan turnstiles on matchday and to arrive early to avoid any delays entering the stadium.

Liverpool vs Everton

Everton cross Stanley Park for what might be the least anticipated derby by the Blue side of Merseyside in living memory but one which always offers the platform for someone to write their name into Toffees folklore.

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Ranking every £10m+ Everton signing post-David Moyes

It's no secret Everton have utilised the transfer market like rookies in recent seasons, spending over half a billion since David Moyes left in 2013. This ranking provides notes on 24 players signed by Everton for more than £10m in that period.

Richarlison rescues potentially priceless point at the death

A dramatic stoppage-time equaliser by Richarlison salvaged what may yet prove to be a precious point for Everton just when it looked as though Leicester City were going to deal them another damaging defeat.

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🎙ToffeeWeb Podcast: “No Fear”

The crew discuss the dramatic equaliser and the 1-1 draw it secured for Everton in their bid to beat the drop and ponder how Frank Lampard should approach Sunday's Merseyside derby

Calvert-Lewin out of next two games

Dominic Calvert-Lewin will be sidelined for the visit of Leicester City this evening as well as Sunday's Merseyside derby and could miss the home clash with Chelsea as well.

Everton vs Leicester City

Everton are back at Goodison Park under the lights to host Leicester City with the Blues hoping to register successive victories for the first time since August.

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A Tribute to Jimmy Harris – 1933-2022

Jimmy Harris, who passed away this weekend, had been Everton’s second-oldest former player (after Billy Bingham). He would have turned 89 in August, writes Rob Sawyer. The forward came through the club's ranks before emerging as one of its most celebrated players of the 1950s.

• Jimmy Harris – The Man From Across the Mersey

Unnamed footballer's bail extended again

A Premier League star, assumed to be the unnamed Everton player arrested by Greater Manchester Police last July on suspicion of child sex offences, has had his bail extended for a fourth time.

Everton's game at Leicester moved to Sunday 8 May

Everton's away game at Leicester City has been moved to Sunday 8 May as the Foxes have progressed to the Europa Conference League semi-finals.

Clement: 'We've got a lot of belief in this group of players'

Everton first-team coach, Paul Clement, has spoken of his intense introduction to life at the club having joined in the middle of a battle against relegation, how much he is enjoying working with such a diverse group of coaches, and his faith in the players that they can steer themselves away from danger in the coming weeks.

Everton U23s in fine win over Chelsea at Goodison Park

Everton U23s scored a fine win over Chelsea at Goodison Park in Premier League 2 on Friday night.

Niels Nkounkou loan ends as Liege finish 14th

There are no more games for Standard Liege or for Everton loanee Niels Nkounkou with his season-long loan at the club now coming to an end.

New York's Clifton Park links up with Everton ahead of Blues' planned pre-season trip to USA

Clifton Park is the latest US soccer club to become part of Everton’s growing International Academy Affiliate Programme (EIAAP), a move that could coincide with the first team returning to America for pre-season this summer.

Everton have 'clarity of costs' with Laing O'Rourke agreement

Everton CEO, Denise Barrett-Baxendale has written to supporters to share news that the club has signed a contract with Laing O’Rourke, that provides "renewed clarity over the costs for the remaining stages" of the Bramley-Moore Dock project.

Mathew Mallon leaves Everton U18s

Everton Academy defender Mathew Mallon has left Everton and is set to sign for Blackburn Rovers in July.

🎙ToffeeWeb Podcast: “Onwards & Upwards”

Paul, Adam and Lyndon discuss Everton's contrasting fortunes against Burnley and United, dare to muster some optimism for the visit of Leicester, chat about Unsworth's departure and the latest stadium news before picking their favourite Toffees loan player

David Unsworth to leave Everton role

David Unsworth is set to leave his position as Everton’s Academy Director and Under-23s manager to pursue his ambition of becoming a first-team manager.

Everton appoint academy Coach Educator, Kevin Nicholson

Everton are in the process of appointing Kevin Nicholson as coach educator with the academy. He is expected to take up his post next week.

Gritty Blues earn vital victory with Gordon strike

Everton ground out a priceless victory over Manchester United as Anthony Gordon’s deflected first-half strike proved to be the difference in a vital game for the Blues in their quest to beat the drop.

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Everton U18s were at Wolves

As all eyes focus on the massive task in hand at Goodison Park today, where the first team take on Man Utd in the Premier League, the U18s will be kicking off against Wolves just as the senior line-ups are announced.

Lampard pleased with Everton’s fight

Frank Lampard was full of praise for the effort put in by his players as Everton bounced back from the shock of their defeat at Burnley in midweek to beat Manchester United amid another passionate Goodison Park atmosphere.

9 Games to Save One of the Proudest Records in Football

For the sake of these long-suffering fans and this once-great club’s longstanding membership of England’s top flight, just win, Everton. Just win.

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Everton snatch ugly defeat from the jaws of precious victory

Everton suffered another potentially calamitous defeat to a bottom-three team as they surrendered a 2-1 half-time lead to go down 3-2 against fellow strugglers Burnley in a match they dared not lose.

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Burnley vs Everton

Everton and Burnley face off this evening in a quintessential relegation “six pointer” at Turf Moor.

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🎙ToffeeWeb Podcast: “Got to Stay Positive”

The team reconvene for the 9th instalment of the TW Podcast to discuss the defeat to West Ham (albeit on the back of an improved performance from the players), look ahead to the massive game against Burnley and then the visit of Manchester United on Saturday before picking their favourite signing of the David Moyes era

Everton U18s post an excellent win at Blackburn

Everton U18s travelled to deepest Lancashire for an excellent win over Blackburn Rovers at Brockhall

Patterson injury adds to Lampard’s selection woes

Everton have suffered yet another injury blow this week with the news that Nathan Patterson is out for the season after sustaining ankle ligament damage.

Palace and Watford games rescheduled for May

Everton's rearranged fixtures against Watford and Crystal Palace now have dates in May that will form part of a hectic run-in to the end of the 2021-22 season for the Toffees.

Everton U23s defeated by Blackburn Rovers tonight

David Unsworth's U23s enter the final month of their Premier League 2 campaign with a home game at Southport tonight against Blackburn Rovers

Everton's away-day pain goes on with defeat at West Ham

Everton lost for the 17th time in the Premier League this season as a much-improved away display was wrecked by hugely costly individual errors that allowed an under-whelming West Ham to edge the match 2-1 at the London Stadium.

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Everton U18s win at the Academy of Light

Everton U18s travel to the north-east for a U18 Premier League game against Sunderland at the Academy of Light, won with a single goal from Emilio Lawrence.

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West Ham United vs Everton

Everton resume their quest for Premier League survival on Sunday with the second of three successive away games, this time against former manager David Moyes and West Ham at the London Stadium.

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Tuesday's Internationals

Not much interest for Everton fans in the England game against Ivory Coast as Pickford is on the bench with Nick Pope in goal.

Everton's Accounts continue to show huge losses

Everton's accounts for the financial year ending June 2021 were released on Tuesday afternoon, and they show losses of £120.9m on turnover of almost £200m, which is the highest in club history.

• The Esk: Initial thoughts on the 2020-21 accounts

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Digne: Benitez didn't fit at Everton

Lucas Digne says that Rafael Benitez's eventual sacking proved him right over his well-publicised disagreement with the former Everton manager and that he was the wrong appointment for the club.

Pickford shines in goal for England against Switzerland

Jordan Pickford was in goal for England against Switzerland in this afternoon's friendly at Wembley following Anthony Gordon's goalscoring exploits for the Under-21s yesterday.

• 'Jordan Pickford shows why he remains number one'

Depleted Everton U18s held by Newcastle Utd

Everton U18s travelled to the north-east without a number of regulars and were held to a goalless draw after losing Ed Jones to a red card.

Patterson in action for Scotland

Everton's Nathan Patterson, one of two young full-backs signed in January just before the sacking of Rafa Benitez, has found it hard to get a game for Everton but was a starter for Scotland in their 1-1 draw with Poland last night.

Loan Update: Moise Kean at Juventus

Moise Kean has figured for loan club Juventus in every matchday squad since recovering from muscle fatigue last November

Everton confirm that Townsend's season is over

Updated Everton will lose Andros Townsend for the remainder of the season after the winger damaged the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee during Sunday’s heavy cup defeat at Crystal Palace.

Scout Dan Purdy back at Everton

Dan Purdy has returned to his role as Scouting and Operations Manager at Everton, three months after leaving the post in the wake of Marcel Brands's departure from Finch Farm.

Terry Darracott has died, age 71

Former Everton player and coach Terry Darracott has died at the age of 71.

🎙ToffeeWeb Podcast: “Rollercoaster from Hell”

More highs and lows for Everton and Paul, Adam and Lyndon are back to discuss the emotional turning-point-that-wasn't against Newcastle, the Cup defeat at Palace that has put Blues fans back in the doldrums and, finally, they pick some of their favourite Everton goals

Another away-day collapse ends Wembley dream

Everton suffered the latest in a season full of embarrassments away from home as they were thrashed 4-0 by Crystal Palace and dumped out of the FA Cup at the quarter-final stage at Selhurst Park.

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Crystal Palace vs Everton

Everton travel back to the Capital for a date with Crystal Palace in the FA Cup Quarter-Finals knowing that a rare away win would see them back at Wembley for a cup tie for the first time in six years.

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Everton U23s humbled at Old Trafford

Everton U23s had no answer to three second-half goals from their hosts at Old Trafford this evening.

Everton U18s draw with Middlesbrough

Everton U18s played out a draw with Middlesbrough at Finch Farm this afternoon after going ahead through Lawrence.

Tyler Onyango has a 'small' hernia operation

Everton U23s midfielder Tyler Onyango has undergone a small operation on a hernia that was causing him problems.

Gordon called up to England U21s squad

Anthony Gordon's terrific recent form has been rewarded by another call-up from England Under-21s.

Everton lose appeal against controversial Allan red card

The red card awarded to Allan by referee Craig Pawson during last night's win over Newcastle United has been upheld meaning the Brazilian will be suspended for the next three matches.

10-man Everton dig deep to snatch priceless win over Newcastle

Everton survived the controversial dismissal of Allan and ended a four-match winless run in the Premier League by grabbing what was only their third victory since September on an adrenaline-fuelled night of unparalleled intensity from the stands at Goodison Park.

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Lampard hails 'special night' after Everton beat Newcastle

Frank Lampard was basking in the glow of what was only his second Premier League win as Everton boss following this evening’s colossal victory over Newcastle United in the midsts of a relentless and deafening Goodison Park atmosphere.

Everton vs Newcastle United

Everton go into what is the most important game of the season so far looking to arrest a four-match losing streak in the League and bolster their hopes of avoiding the drop this season.

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Lewis Warrington scores his first senior goal

Lewis Warrington scored his first senior goal in Tranmere Rovers' 2-0 win over Harrogate Town last night.

Royal Liver Building is up for sale

The Royal Liver Building is up for sale for only the second time in its 111-year history but Everton's tenancy in the building is not expected to be affected.

Calvert-Lewin in court today on speeding charge

Representatives for Dominic Calvert-Lewin appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on today to face two motoring offences by the striker.

🎙ToffeeWeb Podcast: “Keep the Faith”

Paul, Adam and Lyndon discuss the defeat to Wolves and the mood among supporters, analyse what the manager and players need to focus on in their search to pick up points and progress in the Cup before picking their moment from a myriad that they wish had turned out differently

Wolves do a professional job on toothless Everton

Everton remain entrenched in a battle for Premier League survival after losing for the 15th time in 19 games thanks to a Conor Coady goal scored early in the second half.

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Gordon: We have to fight our way out of trouble

Anthony Gordon says Everton’s players need to start consistently applying the game-plan from Frank Lampard his coaching staff on the field and show the character to put together a run of results that will lift them clear of relegation danger in the coming weeks

Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Everton return to Goodison Park for the first of two huge games that offer them a chance to lift themselves away from the bottom three.

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Blues to support Ukraine humanitarian effort

Everton are kickstarting their own campaign to support the humanitarian fundraising effort in Ukraine

Everton U18s lose narrowly to League Leaders Man City

Everton U18s gave up a first-half goal at the City Academy today that was the difference against U18 Premier League (North Division) leaders, Manchester City

Everton U23s trounced at Brighton this evening

Everton U23s were trounced by Brighton & Hove Albion at The Amex Elite Football Performance Centre this evening.

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Seamus Coleman has spent too long fronting up for the failings of others

After everything Seamus Coleman has given – all that honesty, professionalism, leadership and smiling decency – can it really have come to this, the prospect of late-career relegation?

Everton mourn the death of Gordon Lee

Everton fans are mourning the death of the Club’s former manager, Gordon Lee, at the age of 87.

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🎙ToffeeWeb Podcast: “Pity Party”

Lyndon and Paul are joined by debutant Adam McCulloch for the latest podcast to touch on the win over Boreham Wood, try and clear the heavy clouds following the Spurs defeat while assessing Frank Lampard's options ahead of the two massive home games to come and also pick their most controversial moments.

Pathetic display sees Everton plumb new depths of awful at Spurs

Everton endured further humiliation in what continues to be a horrendous season as they were demolished by Tottenham and lost for the fourth time in five games under new manager Frank Lampard.

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Everton secure alternative stadium funding to £30m council loan

Liverpool Metro Mayor Steve Rotherham has provided an update on a £45m local authority funding package, which included a £15m grant and a £30m loan to help with overall costs of Everton's new stadium project at Bramley-Moore Dock.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton

Everton head to the Capital for the first time since December as they face Tottenham in the televised Monday night game.

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Everton U18s stunned by late salvo from Leeds Utd

Everton U18s were stunned by a late salvo from Leeds Utd at Finch Farm today.

Cazoo sponsorship to end this summer

Everton will kick off the 2022-23 season with new shirt sponsors after it emerged that the club will not be renewing its contract with Cazoo.

Rondon brace enough to push Everton past Boreham Wood

Everton made hard work of non-league Boreham Wood but eventually did enough to see the Hertfordshire side off to secure their place in the Quarter Finals thanks to two second-half goals from Salomon Rondon.

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Everton vs Boreham Wood

Everton and Boreham Wood play the penultimate tie of the FA Cup Fifth Round on Thursday evening in front of a televised audience at Goodison Park.

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Everton handed quarter-final trip to Palace

Updated Everton will face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday 20 March at 12:30pm after they negotiated their way past Boreham Wood following the draw for the last eight in the FA Cup.

Moshiri steps down from USM board

Farhad Moshiri is severing his links with USM Holdings, the Russia-based conglomerate that he helped found with oligarch Alisher Usmanov.

Everton suspend sponsorship arrangements with Russian companies

Everton have suspended their sponsorship deals with three of their key sponsors connected to oligarch Alisher Usmanov and his USM conglomerate in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Dominic Calvert-Lewin interview

Dominic Calvert-Lewin opens up on the mental challenges that came with his injury ordeal, the extent of his ambitions to improve, and how childhood favourite Frank Lampard is lifting the gloom at Everton…

🎙ToffeeWeb Podcast – “Meaningless Apologies”

The lads have a moan about V.A.R., the lack of accountability for referees, discuss Frank Lampard's options for Boreham Wood and Tottenham (A) before selecting something they would bin from the modern game

Mykolenko hits out at 'silent' Russian players

Vitalii Mykolenko has excoriated one of Russia's international players on Instagram for what he sees as his and his team-mates' failure to denounce Vladimir Putin's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.

PGMOL chief apologises to Everton over VAR gaffe

Mike Riley, the head of Professional Game Match Officials which oversees match refereeing in England's top divisions, has telephoned both Frank Lampard and Bill Kenwright to apologise for the debacle at Goodison Park on Saturday where Everton were not awarded a clear penalty for handball.

Usmanov added to EU list of sanctioned Russian oligarchs

Alisher Usmanov, the Uzbek-born billionaire who co-owns two of Everton’s biggest sponsors, has been included on the latest list of Russian oligarchs that are being sanctioned by the European Union in response to the invasion of Ukraine initiated by President Vladimir Putin.

Everton U23s vs Chelsea postponed

Everton U23s were due to host Chelsea in tonight's PL2 clash at Haig Avenue in Southport but the match has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch.

Everton lodge complaint over VAR decisions

Everton have made an official complaint to the Premier League over the standard of officiating at recent matches.

City grind dogged Everton down amid controversy at Goodison

Everton fell to their third Premier League defeat in four matches under Frank Lampard in the cruellest of fashion but the hosts were denied what appeared to be a clear penalty late on

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Everton U18s beaten in the micro-derby by Liverpool

Liverpool U18s ran out 3-1 winners over Everton's youngsters at Finch Farm today.

Lampard incredulous at VAR decision against City

Frank Lampard pulled few punches in the aftermath of Everton’s cruel 1-0 defeat to Manchester City this afternoon, branding the decision not to award the Blues a late penalty for handball “incompetence at best”.

• Everton lodge formal complaint over VAR decisions

Kevin Thelwell becomes Everton's Director of Football

Everton have appointed Kevin Thelwell as the club’s new Director of Football, almost 3 months after Marcel Brands left the role following a disagreement over the strategic direction of the football club.

Everton vs Manchester City

Frank Lampard brings his Everton side back to Goodison Park after another ugly away defeat hoping to make it three home wins on the bounce, but he faces arguably the toughest opponents in the division.

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Nathan Broadhead set for a return to the action

Nathan Broadhead is on a season-long loan with Sunderland in League One but his progress has been hampered by injury; on Thursday he returned to training with the Black Cats.

Pre-match siren expected to be dropped for City clash

Everton are expected to forego the air-raid siren that has preceded Z-Cars as the players take to the field before kick-off at Goodison today out of consideration for their Ukrainian full-back Vitalii Mykolenko and Manchester City’s Oleksandr Zinchenko.

Everton offer clarification regarding US sanctions of USM company

Everton have moved to clarify that the company bearing the name USM that has been included in the list of Russia-based firms listed for sanction by the United States Treasury is a different entity to the one that sponsors Finch Farm.

Two April matches moved for TV

Everton's upcoming games against West Ham and Manchester United in early April have been rescheduled to accommodate live broadcasting.

Doucouré returns to full training

Abdoulaye Doucouré returned to full training on Wednesday, boosting hopes that he can play a key role in strengthening Everton's midfield on Saturday.

🎙ToffeeWeb Podcast: “All About the Psychology”

In this week's episode, Ell, Paul and Lyndon review the defeat at Southampton and the mental roadblocks that seem to afflict this Everton side, look ahead to the visit of Manchester City at the weekend and vote for something they'd bring back from football's past. → Listen Now

Gbamin makes Moscow loan move

Updated CSKA Moscow have agreed a loan deal for Jean-Philippe Gbamin who has been frozen out of the Everton first-team for most of the season.

Lewis Gibson returns to action for The Owls

Everton U23s defender Lewis Gibson has resumed his season-long loan at Sheffield Wednesday in League One after nearly 4 months out recovering from injuries.

Everton U23s win at Derby County

Everton U23s won at Derby County tonight with two goals from Tom Cannon

Wretched display puts Everton back in trouble at the bottom

Everton put in one of their worst performances of a season littered with them as they were comfortably beaten by Southampton without managing a single shot on target

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Lampard frustrated by players' mentality and inconsistency

Frank Lampard expressed concern over Everton’s lack of belief following their shockingly inept performance at Southampton today that condemned them to their 13th defeat of the season and kept them dangerously close to the bottom of the Premier League.

Southampton vs Everton

Everton travel south for this weekend's Premier League clash with Southampton hoping to build on the superb performance against Leeds that handed Frank Lampard his first Premier League victory as the Blues’ manager.

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Van de Beek says Everton is perfect fit for him right now

Donny van de Beek says that he is enjoying a new challenge at Everton whose desire for upward momentum mirrors his own.

Richarlison wants to realise Champions League dream at Everton

Richarlison says that he wants to repay the affection he has received from Everton fans by leading the club back onto Europe's biggest stage.

Everton confident that Mina won't need an operation

Yerry Mina remains some weeks away from returning to action for Everton but it does not appear as though he will need to undergo surgery to correct his latest injury.

Lampard thrilled with clean sheet versus Leeds

Frank Lampard has spoken of how Everton’s first clean sheet in 13 matches was the result of an excellent all-round performance from his new team and stressed that that has to be a building block as he looks to push the Blues up the table now that he has his first Premier League win under his belt.

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Don't Fall in Love with a Loan Player! – TW Podcast Episode 3

The lads are back and buzzing from the performance and win over Leeds. They review some top displays across the team, look ahead to this weekend's trip to Southampton, and pick their most underrated Everton players from the Premier League era. Listen Now

Gordon thriving off Lampard's trust

Anthony Gordon has spoken of the impact Frank Lampard has had on the Everton team after the new manager picked up his first Premier League win since taking charge at Goodison a fortnight ago.

Everton U18s beat Derby County to go 4th

Everton Under-18s moved into 4th place in the U18 Premier League (North) with a win over Derby County at Finch Farm on Tuesday afternoon.

New season ticket prices announced for Goodison Park

Increased season ticket prices have been announced by Everton for the first time since the 2014-15 season, in an effort to improve matchday revenues moving forward and prepare for higher costs of attending games at Bramley-Moore Dock.

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Pickford's entourage reportedly involved in pub fight

Jordan Pickford has been implicated in a brawl that broke out in a pub on Sunday night but it doesn’t appear as though the Everton goalkeeper was directly involved.

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Why Seamus Coleman is the antidote to football's problems

"Players like Coleman are often the kind to hang around because they know that experience, consistency and professionalism is still needed at the heart of every dressing room," writes Ian Ladyman in The Mail.

First look at Everton in the Community’s People’s Place

Everton in the Community have revealed a first look at its soon-to-be purpose-built mental health and wellbeing hub, The People’s Place.

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Tom Davies can't wait to get fit again and learn from Lampard

Following the appointment of Frank Lampard as Everton manager, Tom Davies can't wait to learn from the Premier League legend when he's back fit.

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“He explained he didn’t particularly want me” – Doucouré on quickly getting Ancelotti onside

Abdoulaye Doucouré has given an interview to L’Equipe, where he revealed his transfer from Watford to Everton was not initially requested by Carlo Ancelotti.

Inspired Everton swamp Leeds to arrest downward slide

Everton beat back the impending panic of a relegation scrap with a brilliant, adrenaline-fuelled performance that blew away Leeds United’s much-vaunted attack at an ebullient Goodison Park.

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Everton U18s win at Nottingham Forest

A single goal before half-time saw Everton U18s prevail over Nottingham Forest in their 14th game of the U18 Premier League (North) season.

Lampard lauds players for giving him 'everything I wanted'

Frank Lampard singled out some of Everton’s star performers for praise today after the Blues’ blistering performance against Leeds yielded a first Premier League in more than two months.

Everton U23s lose last group game in PL Cup at Burnley

Everton Under-23s scored first but gave up goals at the end of each half of their last game in Group D of the Premier League Cup away against Burnley

Everton vs Leeds United

Everton return to Goodison Park to face Leeds United for what will be Frank Lampard’s third match in charge hoping to quickly atone for Tuesday’s disappointing performance against Newcastle.

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Mina could be out until April

Everton have been hit with the news that Yerry Mina is expected to be sidelined for between eight to 10 weeks with the quad injury he sustained at Newcastle on Tuesday.

Everton welcome FC Highland as club partner

FC Highland, a thriving youth soccer Academy in Florida, is to join forces with Everton FC in an exciting new partnership.

The Highs and the Lows – TW Podcast Episode 2

The lads discuss the high generated by Frank Lampard's first match in charge as Everton comfortably beat Brentford before suffering a harsh reality check at Newcastle. They then look ahead at the challenges the new manager faces, starting with the visit of Leeds on Saturday

U18s crash out of the FA Youth Cup at Old Trafford

Everton's Under-18s took the lead against Manchester United this evening but ended up getting knocked out of the FA Youth Cup.

Everton wilt on Tyneside as Newcastle's revival continues

Everton’s optimism from the weekend slammed headlong into harsh reality at St James’s Park as injuries claimed two more important players and Newcastle beat them convincingly to pitch the Blues into a relegation dogfight in the lower reaches of the Premier League.

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Date set for Boreham Wood tie

Everton will play Boreham Wood in the FA Cup Fifth Round on Thursday 3rd March with an 8:15pm kick-off and live coverage on ITV.

Lampard: Everton’s problems won’t be solved overnight

The manager says that the crisis of confidence in his new team's ranks is one of the key issues that he and his coaching staff will need to work on but stressed that as a club no one should get too down

Newcastle United vs Everton

Everton are in the North East on Tuesday evening for a fixture that assumed huge importance in the context of the relegation picture in recent weeks as the Blues’ dreadful Premier League form dragged on under Rafael Benitez.

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Godfrey injury mars FA Cup win over Brentford

Updated Ben Godfrey left Goodison Park on crutches after the win over Brentford and is expected to be out of action for "4 to 5 weeks" with a torn hamstring following scans on the injury at Finch Farm.

Holgate: We need to prove we're good enough

Mason Holgate says that Everton’s players need to prove their quality by putting points on the board after Saturday’s impressive FA Cup win over Brentford signalled a possible revival in the team’s fortunes under new manager, Frank Lampard.

FA Cup 5th Round Draw

In the 5th Round of the FA Cup, Everton have been drawn at home to non-league giant-killers Boreham Wood, who defeated Bournemouth in fine FA Cup style this evening.

Boreham Wood's Kane Smith gets dream Goodison tie

Everton will face Boreham Wood in the FA Cup Fifth Round following the non-league club's giant-killing act on Bournemouth and it's an especially plumb tie for one of their players.

Lampard off to a flyer as Everton power into the last 16

Frank Lampard's reign at Everton began with a flurry of goals and a first win as the Blues swept Brentford aside to progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup.

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Lampard lauds players' reaction and thanks fans after debut win

Frank Lampard has thanked Everton’s fans, not only for the terrific reception they gave him today for his first match in charge but all week since he was appointed as the club’s new manager.

Everton U23s undone by Leicester City in Southport

Leicester City U23s came from behind to end a seven-game unbeaten run for David Unsworth's U23s in Southport his evening.

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Everton vs Brentford

Frank Lampard takes charge of his first match since being appointed as the new Everton manager, an FA Cup Fourth Round tie against Premier League opposition in the form of Brentford.

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The Rise and Fall of Dele Alli

Dele Alli was once deemed a key figure at Tottenham but left in a cloud of poor form, writes Jack Bezants. At 25-years-old, he has many years ahead of him to recapture his finest form.

Introducing the ToffeeWeb Podcast

The web's longest-running Everton website now has a podcast! In the first episode, three TW contributors look back at a wild few months at Everton that saw Benitez hired and fired, chat about new manager Frank Lampard and his deadline signings, before looking ahead to Brentford and Newcastle.

Upper Bullens seats made available for Brentford tie

Additional tickets for Everton's FA Cup Fourth Round tie with Brentford on Saturday 5 February have become available after the Bees chose not to take up their full allocation for the fixture.

Dele: I can’t wait to get going

Dele Alli was at USM Finch Farm for the first time today after completing a headline-grabbing deadline-day move from Tottenham Hotspur to Everton and spoke glowingly of his new club and manager.

Joondalup City reaping rewards from Everton link-up

Joondalup City is a football club going from strength to strength thanks to their ongoing partnership with English Premier League side Everton.

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In search of Tony Hibbert – the Everton enigma who wants to be left alone

Sam Carroll of the Liverpool Echo set out in 2020 to interview former Everton defender Tony Hibbert and this is what happened

Everton add Cole to Lampard's backroom team

Ashley Cole has been added to Frank Lampard's coaching staff at Everton with the club hopeful of bringing him on board while Tim Cahill is in line for a part-time role.

Dele Alli completes deadline-day Everton move

Everton have concluded a deadline-beating move for Dele Alli, signing the 25-year-old from Tottenham Hotspur on a permanent deal that reportedly doesn’t involve a financial outlay in terms of a transfer fee until next season at the earliest.

Two players in on busy transfer deadline day

With the official confirmation of Frank Lampard's appointment, and the arrival of Donny van de Beek on loan, Everton have completed the transfer of Dele Alli from Tottenham Hotspur.

Van de Beek joins Everton on loan

Everton have confirmed the acquisition of midfielder Donny van de Beek on loan from Manchester United for the rest of the season ahead of the transfer deadline.

• The Blue Room: DvdB Special Podcast

Frank Lampard confirmed as new Everton manager

Everton have officially unveiled Frank Lampard as their new head coach after the final paperwork was concluded on a 2½-year contract.

• Column: A More Calculated Risk
• Moshiri: Let's unite behind the team

Warrington makes Tranmere move

Highly promising Everton Under-23s midfielder Lewis Warrington has joined Tranmere Rovers until the end of the season.

Mykolenko missed Villa defeat with back complaint

Vitalii Mykolenko has explained his absence from what would have been his first home game as an eligible Everton player as being down to a minor back problem.

Moshiri calls for unity as he welcomes Lampard to Everton

Farhad Moshiri has called on Everton’s fans to give new manager Frank Lampard “that Goodison feeling” and suggested that bringing in a man that supporters can unite behind might be the most important move the club will make this month.

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Tim Cahill – 'Opportunity Seeker'

Tim Cahill spent eight seasons as a player under David Moyes at Everton. As he embarks on his own coaching career, he looks back on his time at Goodison Park

Clement lined up as Lampard's No 2

Everton are believed to have offered the assistant manager’s role under Frank Lampard to Paul Clement as the Blues' new boss' backroom staff begins to take shape.

Shareholders AGM requirement has been axed

The long-standing requirement that Everton Football Club Co Ltd shall call a General Meeting of shareholders has been cut from the Articles of Associaton

Rondon Hat-Trick for Venezuela

Venezuela's hopes of reaching Qatar were long over before they kick-off against Bolivia in South American qualifies for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, but Rondon produced a clinical display.

Everton U18s lose at Derby County this afternoon

Everton U18s travelled to the Derby County Football Academy but lost their U18 Premier League encounter to a late goal.

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Bill Kenwright is the soul of Everton and there aren't many football men left like him

That's the bold headline to a puff-piece by Oliver Holt in The Mail that absolves Kenwright of any of his past missteps ... "it is not his fault Farhad Moshiri has not spent money well or made bad managerial appointments and he could yet be Frank Lampard's most valuable ally."

Lampard set to succeed Benitez as Everton boss

Everton are set to hire Frank Lampard as their new manager following another protracted hiring process, with the former Chelsea boss expected to officially take charge on Monday.

Three still in the frame for Everton job

Everton's turbulent search for a new manager is reaching its critical moment amid reports that Frank Lampard, Vitor Pereira and Duncan Ferguson will all interview one more time on Friday before Farhad Moshiri makes his final decision.

Lewis Dobbin signs new contract with Everton

Lewis Dobbin has signed a new contract with Everton, penning a 3½-year deal until the end of June 2025.

Rooney turned down approach from Everton

Wayne Rooney has revealed that Everton contacted his agent about the possibility of him becoming their next manager but he did not want to break his commitment to Derby County.

Doucoure and Delph out injured for at least a month

Abdoulaye Doucoure and Fabian Delph are expected to be out of action for at least the next month after suffering injuries.

Fans protest outside Goodison Park

A protest against the Everton board by disgruntled fans is taking place this evening by the Dixie Dean statue at the gates of Goodison Park.

Pereira 'expected' to be named new Everton boss

Vitor Pereira looked to be on course to be unveiled as the next Everton manager before the end of the week following reports in he is Farhad Moshiri's choice to succeed Rafael Benitez but there are suggestions the Portuguese himself is getting cold feet following supporter reaction.

• Pereira defends his record live on Sky Sports

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Everton are not too big or too good to go down. They have to get this right

Starting from the deliberations that preceded the highly controversial appointment fo Rafa Benitez as Everton Manager, Patrick Boyland provides an analysis of that perennial mystery, the Everton "identity" and its importance to the selection of their next manager with relegation looming.

Pereira defends his record on unprecedented call with Sky Sports

Vitor Pereira took the unusual step of pitching his credentials for the Everton job with a live phone call with Sky Sports this afternoon as the club’s search for a new manager verges on farce.

Simms goes out on loan to Hearts

Heart of Midlothian have taken Ellis Simms on loan for the rest of the season, Everton have now confirmed.

Everton U23s hold on for fine win over Spurs

Everton U23s continue their Premier League 2 campaign with a home win over Spurs on Monday night.

Pereira yet again in the frame for Everton job

Vitor Pereira, serially linked with Everton ever since David Moyes left Goodison Park, is once again in talks with the club, with reports suggesting he has flown in for an interview with the Blues' hierarchy this week.

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Everton need new philosophy, culture and director of football in order to compete again

Despite being an ex-Red, Robbie Fowler nails the problems at Everton when he writes that the club, "sacked Rafa Benitez leaving owner Farhad Moshiri looking for another new manager but the lack of structure within the Merseyside club will continue to hinder the man in the dugout"

Prentice takes communications role at Everton

David Prentice will join the club he has covered as a journalist for the past 35 years in an official capacity next month when becomes Senior Communications Manager at Everton.

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Inside Everton's civil war

At The Telegraph, Chris Bascombe provides mainstream media coverage of the sit-in protest after the loss to Aston Villa and what the fans are calling for.

Lightning doesn’t strike twice for Ferguson as Everton fall to Villa

Everton were condemned to a ninth defeat in 14 games as Emiliano Buendia’s header off a corner in first-half stoppage time proved enough to douse the fire brought by Duncan Ferguson’s return to the touchline as the Blues’ caretaker manager.

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Kenwright insists Board changes aren’t the answer

Bill Kenwright appears to have rejected the core message of protest groups like the 27 Years Campaign and The Originals who staged today’s post-match sit-in that the Board of Directors is the problem at Everton.

Ferguson 'gutted' by narrow defeat to Villa

Duncan Ferguson couldn’t hide his sadness at not being able to deliver three desperately-needed points on his return to the touchline as caretaker boss this afternoon against Aston Villa.

Everton U18s defeated at Man Utd today

Everton Under-18s were at Carrington losing to Manchester Utd in a prequel to their upcoming 5th Round FA Youth Cup tie scheduled for Old Trafford next month.

Everton vs Aston Villa

Duncan Ferguson is back in the home dugout as caretaker manager on Saturday as Everton face Aston Villa in a vital Premier League match layered with narratives and sub-plots.

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Moshiri converts another £100m into share equity

In a personal letter sent to all Official Everton Members and season-ticket holders, Farhad Moshiri has announced that he has further increased his ownership commitment to the club by converting an additional £100m in loans to equity in Everton shares.

Rooney flattered by Everton links

Wayne Rooney says that he is flattered to be mentioned in connection with the managerial vacancy at his boyhood club Everton but maintains there has been no contact yet.

Delph suffers another injury setback

Fabian Delph is facing another lengthy spell on the sidelines after sustaining what has been described as a serious hamstring injury, one that could keep him out for the remainder of his Everton contract.

Ferguson not expecting to get permanent manager's role

Everton appear to be set on drafting in Rafael Benitez's replacement sooner rather than later, with Duncan Ferguson insisting that his remit as caretaker boss extends only to the next few matches and reports suggesting Frank Lampard and Fabio Cannavaro have already held preliminary interviews.

Ferguson: We need the fans behind us

Duncan Ferguson has called for Goodison Park’s famous bear-pit atmosphere to help push the Blues to three much-needed points this Saturday as they take on Aston Villa in the lunchtime kick-off.

Fan Advisory Board to launch before the end of 2021-22

Everton and the recently-formed Everton Stakeholder Steering Group (ESSG) have confirmed their commitment to launch a Fan Advisory Board by the end of this season.

#27YearsCampaign hold first Twitter Space

The Twitter-based #27YearsCampaign is holding an Open Space on Twitter tonight, and supporting a proposed sit-in at Goodison Park after the Aston Villa game.

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Mina called up again for more Colombia games

After barely returning to full fitness following yet another injury absence, Yerry Mina has been called up by Colombia to play in two more back-to-back World Cup qualifying games against Peru (28 January) and Argentina (1 February)

Unnamed footballer's bail extended for the third time

A Premier League star, assumed to be the unnamed Everton player arrested by Greater Manchester Police last July on suspicion of child sex offences, has had his bail extended for the third time.

Ferguson named caretaker boss following Benitez's dismissal

Duncan Ferguson is back in temporary charge of first-team affairs at Everton after the sacking of Rafael Benitez on Sunday having been officially named interim boss ahead of the match against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Reports: Everton to approach Derby regarding Rooney

With the avenues to Roberto Martinez seemingly cut off for now, Everton are reportedly seeking to interview former player Wayne Rooney for the vacant manager's role at Goodison Park.

Four from Benitez’s backroom staff depart

As expected, Everton have announced that four members of Rafael Benitez’s backroom team, including assistant manager Francisco de Miguel Moreno have left the club in the wake of the Spaniard’s dismissal as manager yesterday

Reports claim approach made to Martinez over Everton role

Almost six years after Everton fans staged a post-match sit-in to agitate for his sacking, Roberto Martinez could be back in the Goodison Park hot-seat after the club's board of directors made him their choice to succeed Rafael Benitez but at the moment the Belgian FA are reportedly blocking the move

Benitez sacked by Everton

Rafael Benitez’s ill-advised reign as Everton manager is over following a dreadful run of results that has left the club hovering precariously above the relegation zone having won just once in 13 Premier League matches.

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Travelling Blues demand Benitez exit as Everton lose to goal-shy Canaries

Everton’s horrific form continued with a 2-1 defeat at Carrow Road against the top flight’s bottom team who hadn’t scored a Premier League goal since November.

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U23s draw the mini-derby this afternoon

Everton U23s came back to draw their Liverpool counterparts at their Academy in Halewood, thanks to a late goal from Tom Cannon.

Everton U18s in fine FA Youth Cup win

Everton Under-18s secured a fine win in the FA Youth Cup on Friday night, beating Sheffield United 2-1 at Goodison Park to move into the 5th Round.

Norwich City vs Everton

Everton travel to Carrow Road this weekend looking to build on the FA Cup win over Hull when they face the Premier League’s bottom club Norwich.

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El Ghazi signs for Everton on loan

Updated Everton have now completed the signing of Aston Villa midfielder Anwar El Ghazi on loan until the end of the season after Lucas Digne made his transfer the other way.

Digne laments 'destroyed' Everton love affair as he completes Villa move

Lucas Digne has joined Aston Villa in a deal worth £25m today after 3½-years with Everton that he says end on a sad note given the circumstances behind his departure.

Mina and Richarlison head list of players returning from injury

The injury situation at Everton could see a massive improvement in time for this weekend's game against Norwich City as a number of first-team players returned to training.

Tyrer signs new Everton deal

Everton goalkeeper Harry Tyrer has extended his contract with the club for a further 3½ years, the club have announced.

Everton join calls for Hillsborough Law Now

Everton have reaffirmed their support for Liverpool FC and the families of the 97 who lost their lives in 1989, by adding their support to the Hillsborough Law Now movement.

Davies injury requires surgery

Everton have announced that Tom Davies has undergone an operation to repair a significant hamstring injury, with the midfielder requiring a few more weeks on the sidelines as he recuperates.

Everton U23s draw with Crystal Palace

Everton Under-23s will look to continue their winning start to 2022 when they return in Premier League 2 action on Monday evening as Crystal Palace make the trip to The Pure Stadium

Leicester City granted postponement of Tuesday's game

Leicester City have been granted a request to the Premier League calling off Tuesday's match with Everton owing to a shortage of players.

FA Cup 4th Round Draw

Everton have been drawn at home to Brentford in the 4th Round of the FA Cup.

Townsend strike staves off penalty drama against Hull

Everton dragged themselves into the FA Cup Fourth Round thanks to an Andros Townsend strike in extra-time that removed the threat of another cup exit on penalties under Rafael Benitez

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Everton U18s held by Stoke City at Finch Farm

Everton U18s were finally back in action today, at home to Stoke City as the U18 Premier League resumed with a 2-2 draw

Hull City vs Everton

Rafael Benitez says he has yet to make a decision about whether either of his two new signings will feature against Hull City this weekend when Everton enter the FA Cup with a tie at the MKM Stadium.

Benitez: Digne wants to leave

Rafael Benitez says that Lucas Digne has set his heart on leaving Everton as the pair's relationship appears to be irreparable.

Everton U23s secure fine win at Sheffield Utd

Stanley Mills scored two of the goals in Everton Under-23s’ 3-1 Premier League Cup victory over Sheffield United on Thursday night.

Graeme Sharp joins the Everton Board

Legendary Everton striker Graeme Sharp has been appointed to the club's Board as a non-executive director it was announced today.

Patterson completes £11m transfer from Rangers to Everton

Everton have sealed the capture of Nathan Patterson from Glasgow Rangers in a deal that could ultimately be worth £16m after the formalities on the 20-year-old's move were completed today.

Relegation form follows under-fire Benitez into 2022

Everton’s horrendous run of results extended into the New Year as Brighton held off a spirited but disjointed comeback attempt to win at Goodison Park for the first time in their history.

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Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Dominic Calvert-Lewin could be back in the starting XI for the first time since August as Everton kick off 2022 by hosting Brighton & Hove Albion at Goodison Park.

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Reports: Everton 'close in' on Patterson deal

Everton are set to sign Nathan Patterson from Rangers in a deal that could ultimately be worth £16m according to reports.

Everton announce signing of Vitaliy Mykolenko

Everton have confirmed the signing of left-back Vitalii Mykolenko from Dynamo Kiev for an officially undisclosed fee on a contract that runs through June 2026.

Everton to host Leicester on 11 January

Everton will play Leicester City at Goodison Park on Tuesday 11 January after the game that was postponed in December due to Covid-19 was rearranged.

Everton vs Newcastle postponed due to Covid spread

Everton have had a third successive Premier League fixture postponed after the Premier League agreed to Newcastle United's request to have the game moved back.

Goodison entry requirements for festive fixtures

The two festive Premier League fixtures at Goodison Park will be subject to new entry protocols for fans as part of the Government’s ‘Plan B’ measures.

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Rafael Benítez urges Everton’s brightest young talents to commit futures to club

Burnley game joins the list of Covid postponements

Updated Everton's Boxing Day clash with Burnley is now not going ahead after the Premier League agreed to a renewed request from the Blues that the match be postponed due to a spate of positive coronavirus tests among the squad.

Broadhead on song but injured again

Nathan Broadhead's stop-start career seems to have been bedevilled by injury spells, the latest one coming this week after he hit a rich vein of form, scoring five goals in his last four games for Sunderland, where he is on a season-long loan.

BMD construction continues apace into year's end

The first section of the concrete super-structure of Everton’s new stadium has been erected at Bramley-Moore Dock, rounding off a year of progress at the site of the club’s future home.

Everton U23s play out a goalless draw at Leeds Utd

Everton U23s travelled to York City's LNER Community Stadium tonight for their Premier League 2 encounter with Leeds Utd on Monday night, where they played out a goalless draw.

Everton U23s secure a splendid win at Peterborough

With a handful of U23s press-ganged into action at Stamford Bridge last night, the rest of the squad is battling it out against Peterborough in a Premier League Cup group game at lunchtime today.

Patched-up Everton secure improbable draw at Chelsea

A hugely under-strength Everton side earned an impressive point at title-chasing Chelsea tonight as Jarrad Branthwaite scored his first goal for the Toffees on a rare start.

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Leicester game called off due to Covid cases

Everton's match against Leicester that was scheduled for Sunday has been called off by the Premier League following an outbreak in coronavirus cases at the Midlands club.

Mykolenko speculation gathers pace

Everton appear to be close to signing full-back Vitalii Mykolenko amid reports that the Ukrainian is on his way to the Blues for €20m.

Chelsea vs Everton

Everton are back in the Capital for a third successive away game, this time taking on title-chasing Chelsea in a match-up that looks hopelessly mis-matched given the Blues’ injury problems.

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Richarlison: "I will work every waking hour" to return as soon as possible

Richarlison has acknowledged that his manager was right to substitute him at Selhurst Park last Sunday and vows to come back from his calf injury as soon as possible.

CEO meets with coalition of supporters groups

On Monday, Denise Barrett-Baxendale, Everton CEO, and other club officials met with representatives of the Everton Stakeholder Steering Group (ESSG) to discuss proposals for fan representation on the Board of Directors

• ESSG Proposal Document

Richarlison news deals Everton another big injury blow

Everton have been gripped by another injury crisis with the news that Richarlison faces "weeks" on the sidelines with a calf injury while Andros Townsend is ruled out of Thursday's game at Chelsea and Seamus Coleman is a serious doubt.

Everton revert to relegation form with dire defeat at Palace

Everton failed to carry any momentum gained from Monday’s win over Arsenal into this trip to South London as Conor Gallagher stole the show and Rafael Benitez fell further out of favour with the Blues’ travelling supporters.

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Crystal Palace vs Everton

Everton head south this weekend to face Crystal Palace for what is the first of three games in the space of seven days, two of which are in the Capital, with Lucas Digne set to be excluded again.

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Branthwaite signs new Everton contract

Jarrad Branthwaite has signed a new 3½-year contract that commits him to Everton through June 2025, with the option for a further year.

ESSG coalition develops fan involvement proposals

A group calling itself ESSG and claiming to be a coalition of Everton fan groups on Twitter, has supposedly prepared a document about fan involvement following on from the government's Fan-Led Review of Football.

Scouting duo follow Brands out the door

Everton's recruitment arm underwent further changes today with the departures of Gretar Steinsson Dan Purdy.

Blues comeback for fine win in the FA Youth Cup at Goodison

Everton's U18s kicked off their participation in this season's FA Youth Cup with a fine comeback win in a ding-dong game against Fulham at Goodison Park on Friday night.

Digne plays down talk of spat with Benitez

Lucas Digne has urged Evertonians not to "believe everything you read" after he was left out of the squad to face Arsenal on Monday evening, reportedly due to a disagreement with the manager.

Gray's late heroics cap night of high drama

Demarai Gray produced a moment of brilliance in stoppage time as Everton earned a stunning and cathartic victory over Arsenal amid a bear-pit atmosphere

• Matchday updates and reaction
• Full match report
• The Blue Room: Instant Match Reaction

Everton U23s in fine win over Arsenal

The U23s secured a fine win against The Gunners in Southport, with goals from Tom Cannon and Katia Kouyate.

Everton get Hull in the FA Cup

Everton will travel to Humberside next month in the third round of the FA Cup after they were drawn away to Hull City

Brands to leave Everton 'with immediate effect'

Marcel Brands's 3½-year stint as Everton's Director of Football is over after he agreed to leave the club by mutual consent due to a clash of visions for the future of the club.

Everton vs Arsenal

Everton are at home for the second time in less than a week as they try to arrest their worst run of results since 1999 by beating much-improved Arsenal.

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Excellent Everton U18s win over Man Utd at Finch Farm

Everton U18s were back in action today with a fine victory against their Manchester Utd counterparts at Finch Farm today

Calvert-Lewin unlikely to play before Christmas

Everton will have to make do without Dominic Calvert-Lewin for at least another fortnight as the England international striker works his way back from injury. Salomon Rondon will be assessed over the weekend for the hamstring strain he sustained on Wednesday.

Everton fan groups call for walk-out protest during Arsenal game

A collection of fan groups on social media have called for Everton supporters to leave their seats in the 27th minute of Monday's televised clash with Arsenal.

Benitez gets vote of confidence from Moshiri

Farhad Moshiri has pushed back against speculation that Rafael Benitez could be sacked by expressing his belief that the Spaniard will be able to turn things around at Everton in the coming weeks.

• Opinion: The Backfiring Gamble
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239th derby follows painful script for Everton

Everton's miserable run of form continued as they extended their recent sequence to six defeats in their last seven matches with a heavy loss to neighbours Liverpool whose fans revelled in mocking chants of their former manager's name in the closing stages.

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• The Blue Room: Instant Match Reaction

Everton vs Liverpool

Without a win in seven games and still without the likes of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Yerry Mina, Everton go into the Goodison derby at their lowest ebb for many a season and are up against a Liverpool side in red-hot form

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Everton U23s lose to Peterborough in cup game

Everton lost 3-0 at home to Peterborough Utd in the U23s Premier League Cup.

Alarming run continues as lifeless Everton are beaten again

Everton slumped to a fifth defeat in six games and sank to 14th in the table on the back of another abject performance, this time against an equally poor Brentford side.

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• The Blue Room: Instant Match Reaction

Everton U18s draw at home to Arsenal in Premier League Cup

Everton U18s drew with Arsenal this lunchtime at Finch Farm in their third and final group game, with progress in the competition now very unlikely.

Brentford vs Everton

Everton head to the Capital on Sunday for a fixture that has assumed enormous importance given the team's poor run of results that extended to no wins in six games with last weekend's defeat at Manchester City.

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Everton U23s suffer a hammering at Spurs

Everton U23s are in action again this week, but took a hammering at Spurs, losing by 4-0.

Fan-led Review of Football Governance published

The panel commisioned with performing a fan-led review of Football Governance has completed its work and published its findings and recommendations in a detailed report.

• Fan-led Review of Football Governance

Ex-Everton director Ismailov charged with assault

Former Everton director Sarvar Ismailov has been charged by Westminster Magistrates's Court with GBH for an incident that occurred in London on 11 June this year.

Everton U23s secure important win over Brighton

Everton U23s take on Brighton at Goodison Park tonight. Kick-off at 7 pm.

Everton fall to predictable defeat at the Etihad

Everton were beaten soundly by Manchester City for the fourth time in 2021 as Pep Guardiola’s men coasted to a 3-0 victory to keep in touch with leaders Chelsea at the top of the Premier League.

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Manchester City vs Everton

In addition to Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Abdoulaye Doucouré, Everton will again be without Yerry Mina and André Gomes when they travel to the Etihad Stadium this weekend to face Manchester City.

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Injured Lewis Gibson returns to Everton

Everton U23s defender Lewis Gibson has returned to Everton with his season-long loan at Sheffield Wednesday aborted as a result of injuries.

Everton U18s game at Nottingham Forest abandoned

Everton U18s were back in action today at Nottingham Forest until the match was abandoned.

Everton pass two more milestones at Bramley-Moore Dock

Everton have announced that they have met two major milestones in the construction of the new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.

Little Jack Stevens dies of leukaemia

Everton great Gary Stevens is mourning the loss of his son, Jack, who sadly passed away from leukaemia today.

Everton U18s to play Fulham in FA Youth Cup

Everton Under-18s will play Fulham in 3rd Round of the FA Youth Cup on Friday 10 December at Goodison Park (7pm kick-off).

Online AGM goes to Shareholder Vote

Everton are canvassing their shareholders to approve a change in the Articles of Association that would allow future Annual General Meetings to be held either in person, or as virtual meetings online.

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Dan Meis expands on his reinvolvement in the new stadium build

Dan Meis has provided fans with a more detailed description of his Guardianship role in the construction of the new stadium he designed for Everton.

Ellis Simms signs new Everton contract

With his current contract set to expire next June, Ellis Simms has signed a new 3-year contract that runs through June 2024.

Broadhead on target for Sunderland

Nathan Broadhead was on target this week for his loan club, Sunderland, after missing seven games through a hamstring injury

Pickford clean sheet as England put 5 past Albania

Jordan Pickford kept a clean sheet in goal for England on Friday night as they defeated Albania at Wembley Stadium with 5 first-half goals in a qualifying game for World Cup 2022 in Qatar in a year's time.

Gordon's brace gets his Young Lions career off to a fine start

Anthony Gordon scored a brace inside the first 15 minutes of his first England U21 start as the Young Lions saw off the Czech Republic U21s 3-1 in Euro 2023 qualifying at Turf Moor.

Donachie leaves Everton's medical staff

Dan Donachie has left his role as Everton's Director of Medical as Rafael Benitez continues to make changes to the staff at Finch Farm.

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Curious case of Jack Rodwell as ex-Man City and Everton star makes return to football

Jack Rodwell's chequered career path since coming through the ranks of Everton's Academy to make his debut as a 16-year-old is outlined in this Mirror article today.

Dan Meis on his return to the stadium project

Architect Dan Meis spoke at the weekend with enthusiasm about his return to Everton's new stadium project being built at Bramley-Moore Dock.

Feisty Everton thwarted by Conte's Tottenham

Everton produced the fire but didn’t quite have the quality to break down an obdurate Spurs defence as it ended honours even following a fractious but goalless affair at Goodison Park.

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Don’t blame Benítez for Everton malaise – the answer lies higher up

Andy Hunter has penned an article claiming that the manager has spent £1.7M in the summer and is doing his best but structural flaws overseen by Farhad Moshiri and Marcel Brands are the root of the club’s problems. It is published in The Guardian and The Observer

Everton U23s come back for massive win over Man City

David Unsworth's U23s came back from a first-half goal down in Southport to secure a massive win over Manchester City.

Everton U18s draw at home with Blackburn Rovers

Everton U18s came back to draw with a fine goal from Jenson Metcalfe after an early set-back had them chasing the game

Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur

Everton host Tottenham this weekend with the pressure mounting on Rafael Benitez and a team struggling to cope with injuries in key areas of the team

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Digne back in training ahead of Spurs clash

Everton have been handed a boost with the news that Lucas Digne has been training again with the first-team squad along with Jarrad Branthwaite and Ellis Simms.

Young goalkeeper Patrick Nash signs for Everton Academy

Everton have announced the signing of Patrick Nash, a 17-year-old goalkeeper previously with Reading's Academy.

Everton U21s lose to Hartlepool in Papa John's Trophy

An Everton Under-21 team lost narrowly to Hartlepool United in their third and final group game in the Papa John's (EFL) Trophy.

Everton announce the departure of Director Sarvar Ismailov

Sarvar Ismailov has stepped down from his duties as a Director of Everton FC for personal and health reasons.

First-half horror show condemns Everton to another loss

Everton went down to a third successive defeat after shooting themselves in the foot at Molineux with a horrendous first-half performance, one for which they came close to atoning but, ultimately, they couldn't find a second goal in order to grab a point.

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Allan talks about getting back to winning ways

Midfield rock Allan has been talking to the Everton website about a reaction to the Watford debacle and expectations for a response from his fellow teammates against Wolves on Monday.

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Everton

Rafael Benitez takes his injury-hit Everton side to Molineux on Monday evening as the Blues try to bounce back from the debacle at Goodison Park against Watford last time out.

• Live Forum

Everton U23s let Chelsea draw with a late goal

After taking the lead through a fine goal by Tom Cannon after the break, Everton U23s gave up a late tying goal to Chelsea in their Premier League 2 fixture this afternoon.

Everton U18s hammered in the mini-derby

The young Blues were soundly defeated by Liverpool in their 8th game of the season.

Richarlison omitted from Brazil squad

In what will come as a boost to Everton's prospects, Richarlison has been left out of the latest Brazil squad in the interests of managing his fitness.

Gibson facing an uncertain future

Lewis Gibson's loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday could be terminated early after the young central defender picked up another injury.

Walter Smith dies, age 73

Walter Smith, who was manager of Everton between July 1998 and March 2002, has died at the age of 73 following a long illness.

• Walter Smith, Everton Manager

Everton U23s secure a late win over Burnley

Two late goals in the second half gave Everton U23s victory over Burnley in a Premier League Cup "must-win" group game in Southport tonight.

King revels in Goodison return as Everton suffer galling collapse

2-1 and up heading for victory over Watford, Everton went into stunning meltdown in the space of 13 second-half minutes and ended up being humiliated 5-2 with Josh King grabbing a hat-trick

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Everton U18s are at home to Newcastle today

Everton U18s seek to continue their improving league campaign, looking for their fourth win in a row as they take on billionaire club Newcastle Utd at Finch Farm. Kick-off is at 12:30 BST.

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Benitez is committed to improving 5 to 10% in every department

This interview with Rafa Benitez is essential reading for Evertonians. It highlights his desire for change and improvement at every level of the club.

Everton U23s are no match for rampant Arsenal

David Unsworth's side travels to London this evening to face Arsenal in the ninth game of the PL2 season. The game kicks off at Meadow Park in Borehamwood at 7pm.

Everton vs Watford

Depleted Everton are at home again this weekend as they entertain recently-promoted Watford and bid to get back to winning ways but they have been dealt yet another injury blow.

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Ben Godfrey's long battle against effects of Covid-19

Ben Godfrey is still suffering the effects of having contracted Covid-19 as he prepared for the new 2021-22 season in the Premier League, and it has seriously affected his game.

• The Athletic [£]

Calvert-Lewin set-back deepens Everton's injury woes

Everton have confirmed reports from yesterday that Dominic Calvert-Lewin has suffered a relapse in his recovery from injury and faces a few more weeks on the sidelines.

Doucouré facing spell out with a fractured foot

Everton have been hit with another huge injury blow with the news that Abdoulaye Doucouré has suffered another stress fracture in his foot and could be out for an extended period of time.

Benitez brings in new Fitness and Rehab coach from Newcastle

Rafael Benitez is being credited for persuading Cristian Fernandez to leave Newcastle United and join up with Everton's backroom staff on Merseyside as fitness and rehab coach

Everton U23s stage great comeback to beat Leeds

The Premier League 2 campaign for Everton's U23s tonight saw them reverse a worrying losing trend with a great comeback win against Leeds United at The Pure Stadium in Southport

West Ham plunder another narrow win at Goodison

Everton lost at home for the first time under Rafael Benitez as a second-half header by Angelo Ogbonna edged an engaging contest for West Ham

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Rafael Benitez: rice and vegetables

Rafa Benítez’s efficient Everton may not be entertainers – but they are working. The Everton manager’s rice-and-vegetables approach is not to all tastes but who better to lead the club to the game’s high table?

Everton vs West Ham United

Everton will still be without some key players when their Premier League campaign resumes despite the recuperation time over the latest international break.

• Live Forum

Everton U18s clinch a fine cup win over young Hammers

Whilst we await the seniors clashing in the big game at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon, Everton U18s take on their West Ham counterparts in the U18 Premier League Cup at Finch Farm on Saturday morning.

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Rafa Benitez opens up on becoming Everton manager

Rafa Benitez talks about what made him move back from China, being appointed as the Everton boss, and inspiring his players to always be better.

• Part 2

Mina wraps up international break in Colombia

Yerry Mina will return to Merseyside late this week as Colombia play their third and final World Cup qualifier of the current international break.

Everton beat Morecambe in Lancashire Senior Cup

An Everton side beat Morecambe 2-1 in the First Round of this season's Lancashire Senior Cup.

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Next Generation 2021: Jenson Metcalfe

In The Guardian's annual Next Generation 2021 feature, where the chose the best young talent at each Premier League club, Andy Hunter has chosen Jenson Metcalfe.

Everton to increase Covid-19 spot-checks

Adult supporters attending this coming weekend’s game against West Ham at Goodison Park are advised to be ready to provide either proof of Covid-19 vaccination or a negative lateral flow test.

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Abel Xavier talks about Rafa Benitez and his own move from Everton to Liverpool in 2002

“It was a city in which I could walk through the streets without any problems. Evertonians and Liverpudlians, they were talking to me and it was fine.”

Digne rested over hamstring concern

Lucas Digne played no part in France's dramatic last-minute comeback win last night over Belgium and will now miss the Nations League Final against Spain on Sunday

João Virginia yet to appear on loan for Sporting Lisbon

Two months into the new season, and an opportunity for João Virginia to make an impression on loan with Sporting Lisbon in his home country... but he has not yet played any senior matches so far in the 2021-22 season.

Everton open new club store in Belfast

Everton and their retail partner Fanatics have announced the opening of the club's first ever official store in Northern Ireland.

Good start for Broadhead at Sunderland halted by injury

Sunderland are unbeaten with Nathan Broadhead in the side, winning five of the six games he has either started or come off the bench as a substitute

Depleted Everton match United and earn hugely deserved draw

Andros Townsend continued his electric start to life as an Everton player as he grabbed the goal that earned the Blues a highly commendable point at Old Trafford.

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Hammers hand out another defeat to Everton U23s

David Unsworth's Under-23 side came unstuck again, this time at West Ham United, sinking to their fifth defeat of the Premier League 2 season

Everton U18s exact revenge on Burnley with fine win

Everton U18s travel the short distance to Burnley for another encounter with their counterparts in the U18 Premier League (North)

Manchester United vs Everton

Everton face arguably their toughest test of the season thus far as they travel to Old Trafford to face a Manchester United side high on talent but who have exhibited some weaknesses in recent weeks.

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John O'Kane: Bursting the Bubble: Football, Autism & Me

John O'Kane has written a frank account of his life in football, which began with Manchester United but saw him move to Everton for 3 seasons in 1998

Infilling marks the next stage of construction at Bramley-Moore Dock

The process of infilling Bramley-Moore Dock to start laying the foundations for Everton’s new stadium is now underway.

Doucouré: My understanding of the game has improved under Benitez

Abdoulaye Doucouré has credited Rafael Benitez for some of the improvements in his game that lie behind his terrific start to the new season.

• Everton's New Attacking Threat

Gbamin fined and banned for drink-driving

Jean-Philippe Gbamin has been fined £25,000 and banned from driving for 14 months after a 5am crash in August

Everton U21 side soundly beaten by Carlisle United

A team of Everton Under-21 players, drawn primarily from the ranks of David Unsworth's U23s, were dominated by Carlisle United on Tuesday night in their second group game of this season's EFL (Papa John's) trophy

The New Stadium Build – Month 1

The club have issued nice time-lapse drone footage showing the progress that has been made to convert the old victorian relic of Bramley-Moore Dock into a brand new stadium for Everton Football club.

Everton comfortably extend Norwich's losing streak

Everton got back to winning ways and registered their third successive home win of the season with a routine if somewhat dull home victory over hapless Norwich City.

• Full match report
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• Premier League Week 6

Everton U18s edge past Wolves

Everton U18s edged past Wolves this morning, after giving up an early lead through Mallow. Heath scored the winner.

Everton vs Norwich City

Everton's potential selection crisis at full-back looks to have been avoided for now after Rafael Benitez indicated that Lucas Digne has been training along with goalkeeper Jordan Pickford over the past few days.

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Everton U23s in narrow loss to Manchester United

Everton U23s lost narrowly to Manchester United after giving up an early goal in their 6th Premier League 2 game of the season.

• Everton Under-23s, 2021-22 Season

Rodriguez completes Qatar switch

James Rodriguez has left Everton in a permanent transfer to Al Rayyan of the Qatar Stars League for an undisclosed fee, ending his 12-month association with the Toffees.

• Adios to the Part-Time Magician

Everton punished for dire display as QPR advance on penalties

Everton evoked memories of myriad EFL Cup failings against lower-division clubs from the past as they were dumped out by Queens Park Rangers from the Championship in a dramatic penalty shoot-out at Loftus Road.

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Queens Park Rangers vs Everton

Everton hope to use the Carabao Cup as a pick-me-up following Saturday’s disappointing reverse at Aston Villa as they travel south to face Queens Park Rangers.

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Everton U23s fall to another defeat at Leicester City

Everton's Premier League 2 campaign continued to stutter with another 3-1 loss this evening at Leicester City.

Everton have signed Sunderland youngster Okoronkwo

A report by Daily Mail journalist, Craig Hope, alongside the list of Academy players published this week confirms that Everton have signed Sunderland youngster Francis Okoronkwo over the summer.

Depleted Blues suffer nine-minute meltdown at Villa Park

Everton’s unbeaten start to the season was shredded in nine second-half minutes as poor defending and a lack of squad depth were ruthlessly exposed by Aston Villa.

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Rodriguez omitted due to 'muscle concern'

James Rodriguez's latest absence from the Everton squad appears to have been down to a concern the Colombian had over a muscle issue.

Everton facing three games without injured quartet

In addition to Dominic Calvert-Lewin, it could be until after the next international break before Richarlison, Seamus Coleman and Jordan Pickford are fit again.

Everton U18s defeated in their first Premier League Cup game

Everton U18s first Premier League Cup game kicks off this morning at 11:00 BST, with the young Blues visiting The Barnfield Training Centre in Burnley.

Everton U23s defeated in first Premier League Cup game

The first game in Group D of this season's Premier League Cup competition has seen Everton's Under-23 side register a defeat after taking the lead against Sheffield United.

Aston Villa vs Everton

Everton take their unbeaten start under Rafael Benitez to Villa Park for the late Saturday afternoon kick-off where they will face another potentially tricky away assignment following the 2-2 draw at Leeds last month

Bramley-Moore Dock basin cleared and sealed

Everton have announced that the process of clearing the bottom of Bramley-Moore Dock in preparation for the infilling process has been completed.

Metro Mayor proposes £45m funding boost for Everton's new stadium

Everton could get a funding uplift to the tune of £45m for the construction of their new ground at Bramley-Moore Dock from the local Merseyside authority while a report suggests that the club is getting close to securing private investment for the bulk of the project's cost.

• Dock basin cleared of debris

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Demarai Gray well on his way to proving himself the steal of the season

Karen Carney writes that the Everton winger looks rejuvenated under Rafael Benítez after starting most games on the bench at Leicester

North American fans' kit boosts Everton In The Community coffers

Everton's ever-growing legion of North American fans have made a $2,000 (£1,500) donation to Everton in the Community from sales of personally-branded Club merchandise.

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Rooney: 'I was devastated' to leave Everton in 2004

Wayne Rooney has been talking about the circumstances behind his controversial departure from Everton in 2004, stressing that it was never his desire to leave the club at that time.

Everton U21s hold out for a great win over Morecambe in Papa John's Trophy

An Everton Under-21 side travelled to Morecambe tonight for their first group game in the EFL trophy, sponsored again this season by Papa John's Pizza, and stole a tremendous win.

Everton hit Burnley with six-minute blitz

Everton came from behind for a second successive home game to eventually sweep Burnley away at Goodison Park which was bouncing by the end of what had at one stage threatened to be a frustrating evening under the lights.

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Calvert-Lewin set for extended spell on the sidelines

Everton could be without Dominic Calvert-Lewin until after the next international break as he continues to struggle with a thigh injury and his broken toe.

Full List of Everton Academy Players and Graduates

Beyond the 25-man First-Team squad of senior professionals Everton have registered for the current season, there is a long list of Academy players

Everton vs Burnley

Everton’s 2021-22 season resumes under the lights at Goodison Park on Monday night as they entertain Burnley hoping to extend further the good start they have made under Rafael Benitez.

Everton U18s secure good win over Sunderland

Everton U18s secured a good win over Sunderland in their 4th match of the new season.

Everton U23s beat Derby County with Whitaker goal

David Unsworth's Under-23s resumed their Premier League 2 campaign with a very hard-fought win against Derby County, thanks to a fine early goal from Whitaker

Pickford denied clean-sheet record at the death

After recovering from a poor clearance that so nearly gifted Poland a goal, Jordan Pickford was helpless to stop the late header that gave Poland a draw in Warsaw tonight.

Brazil won't censure Richarlison over missed qualifiers

Everton will have Richarlison available when they face Burnley on Monday after Brazil elected not to request that the forward serve a five-day suspension after he was blocked from playing over the current international break.

Metcalfe signs first pro deal with Everton

Jenson Metcalfe, a promising central midfielder, has signed a professional contract with Everton after agreeing a three-year deal

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Mohamed-Ali Cho: The dazzling teenager let go by Everton who is starring in France

In The Athletic, Patrick Boyland brings us the story of another Everton Academy player who did not see the club providing him with a fast enough pathway to first-team football.

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Everton still paying the price for disastrous £500m transfer spending spree

This article in The Mirror summarizes the all-too-familiar story of the past 5 years at Everton since Farhad Moshiri took majority ownership and injected millions into a transfer spree that has produced very little in terms of results.

Former Toffee Garbutt Revelling in Championship Chance

The left-back is settled at Blackpool after being released by Everton.

Full List of Everton Shareholders

The full list of Everton Shareholders for the year ending 17 August 2021 is now available from Companies House.

• EFC Confirmation Statement

Coleman injured on international duty

Seamus Coleman will have sparked concern at Everton after he was ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's third World Cup qualifier of the international break.

Get down to Goodison Park to support Everton Women

Everton Women begin an exciting new era with a WSL opener against Manchester City at Goodison Park on Saturday (1:30 pm) — and Season Ticket, Official and Lounge Members can get complimentary tickets with the club’s Season Starter exclusive offer!

Iwobi carries good start for Everton onto international stage

Alex Iwobi continued his impressive start to the season by picking up the man-of-the-match award yesterday in Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying victory over Liberia.

Work-permit woes scupper late move for Dutch teen

Everton had an agreement in place to sign 18-year-old Luuk Kluiters from AZ Alkmaar but were unable to secure authorisation from the Department of Employment to allow him to play in the UK.

Everton beat the deadline to secure Rondon

Everton finalised their fifth signing of the window with the acquisition from Dalian Professional of Salomon Rondon who links back up with former boss, Rafael Benitez.

• Column: The Chickens Come Home to Roost
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Two out, one in as James remains an Everton player

Transfer deadline day arrives with Everton scrambling to fill at least a couple of positions that remain in urgent need of reinforcements with confirmation that Moise Kean's loan back to Juventus is first among the out-going.

Nkounkou will spend 2021-22 in Belgium

Standard Liege have concluded talks with Everton over an agreement that sees Niels Nkounkou join them on loan for the season.

Moise Kean completes loan move back to Juventus

Confirmation that Everton have concluded a deal with Juventus in which Moise Kean returns to the Serie A club on a two-year loan with an obligation to buy.

Patterson pursuit off as Everton open Maitland-Niles talks

Everton are reportedly in talks with Arsenal over a move for Ainsley Maitland-Niles after they were forced to abandon their attempts to sign Nathan Patterson because of Covid-19 quarantine protocols and Rangers' valuation of the player

Calvert-Lewin withdrawn from England squad

Dominic Calvert-Lewin will play no part in England's scheduled matches over the current international break after picking up a thigh strain in Saturday's win at Brighton.

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The Coaches' Voice: Tim Cahill

The beloved ex-Everton star recounts how he signed for the Toffees and what he learned under David Moyes during a time of unprecedented stability for the club in the Premier League era.

Impressive Blues ease past Brighton on the south coast

Everton produced an excellent away performance to extend their unbeaten start under Rafael Benitez to four games in all competitions as they comfortably beat Brighton at the Amex Stadium.

• Full match report
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Everton U18s hammered at Middlesbrough

Everton U18s travel to Middlesbrough and a first-half battering in the U18 Premier League.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton

Everton complete a three-match sequence of away games this weekend when they travel to the south coast to face Brighton & Hove Albion looking to extend their unbeaten start to the campaign.

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Reports: Everton 'in talks' with Porto's Diaz

Everton are reportedly trying to sign Luis Diaz from Porto, with James Rodriguez potentially going the other way on loan.

Everton not willing to sell Richarlison

According to manager Rafael Benitez, Everton have no intention of letting Richarlison go before the transfer deadline.

Everton U23s suffer another defeat at Crystal Palace

Everton's Under-23s suffered a second successive 3-1 defeat, this time at Selhurst Park this evening.

Everton U23s find out their group opponents as the Premier League Cup returns

Everton U23s will face Burnley, Sheffield United and Peterborough United in the group stages of the Premier League Cup this season.

Demarai Gray is a Stunning Talent Says Pat Nevin

Former Everton winger Pat Nevin has praised the signings new Toffees boss Rafael Benitez has made since arriving on Merseyside. He believes the players he has brought in can help the club compete in the Premier League.

Markelo leaves for PSV

Nathangelo Markelo has left Everton to return to his native Netherlands, joining PSV Eindhoven's Under-23s squad.

10-man Everton scrape past Huddersfield

Everton are into the third round of the Carabao Cup but they were pushed all the way by Championship side Huddersfield Town, particularly after Moise Kean was harshly sent off just before the hour mark.

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• History: The Association Game Arrives in Huddersfield

Everton drawn away again in EFL Cup

Everton will be on the road again in the third round of the Carabao Cup after being drawn against Queens Park Rangers.

Premier clubs agree to bar international travel for players from 'red list' countries

Together with the other 19 top-flight clubs and with the support of the Premier League, Everton have opted to prohibit travel during the upcoming international break for players from countries on the United Kingdom's "red list" for risk of Covid-19 infection.

Huddersfield Town vs Everton

Everton’s Carabao Cup campaign begins this evening with a trip to Huddersfield Town where Rafael Benitez will have to balance fitness and availability concerns with the need to safely navigate past the Terriers.

• History: The Association Game Arrives in Huddersfield

Virginia makes Sporting loan move

Joao Virginia's proposed loan move to Sporting CP has been confirmed, with the goalkeeper joining the Portuguese club for the 2021-22 season.

Small rips up his Everton Scholarship to join Southampton

Everton have finally accepted that Theirry Small has ripped up his scholarship agreement and left the club.

Young Everton U23s given a harsh lesson by rivals Liverpool

Ahead of Everton Under-23s match against local rivals Liverpool at the Pure Stadium in Southport on Monday night, all attendees are asked to pay attention to important information about tickets and access to the stadium

Everton's ticket resale platform launches

Everton Season Ticket Members will be able to resell tickets for games they cannot attend during the 2021/22 season, with the Club’s own ticket resale platform launching today.

Gray off the mark but Leeds recover twice to grab a point

Everton were twice pegged back in an entertaining if, ultimately, slightly disappointing encounter at Elland Road as Raphinha’s 72nd-minute strike earned Leeds a 2-2 draw.

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• Matchday updates and reaction

Everton U18s come back to draw with Manchester City

Everton U18s came back to draw with Champions Manchester City at Finch Farm today.

Leeds United vs Everton

Everton travel to Elland Road today hoping to build on the stirring comeback win over Southampton they achieved in Rafael Benitez’s first match in charge.

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Benitez signs back-up keeper Andy Lonergan

Rafael Benitez has revealed that Everton have signed veteran goalkeeper Andy Lonergan as extra cover for Jordan Pickford and Asmir Begovic.

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Gary Speed: Out of a tragic death, a lasting and transformative legacy for Welsh football was born

As two of his former clubs get set to meet a decade after his death, Daniel Storey highlights the legacy that Gary Speed has with the Wales national team, crediting him with laying the foundations for the relative success the nation has had since his untimely passing.

Tickets on sale for Huddersfield cup tie

Tickets will go on sale later this week for Everton’s Carabao Cup tie at Huddersfield Town.

James won't play against Leeds

James Rodriguez says he will be absent from the squad when Everton travel to Elland Road on Saturday and might have hinted that he could soon be leaving the club.

Everton U23s kick off the season with a draw at Ewood Park

David Unsworth's Under-23 side started the season in earnest with a hard-fought draw at Ewood Park when they took on Blackburn Rovers U23s in their first Premier League 2 game

Ryazantsev to step down from Everton board

Everton have announced that Finance Director Sasha Ryazantsev will leave the club’s Board of Directors on 31 August.

Nathan Broadhead heads to Wearside on loan

Everton have confirmed that Nathan Broadhead has joined Sunderland on loan for the rest of the season.

Richarlison sparks Everton to an excellent first win for Benitez

Rafael Benitez began his reign with a rousing season-opening victory over Southampton as Everton welcomed a practically full house back to Goodison Park for the first time in almost 18 months.

• Matchday updates and reaction
• Paul Traill: 'A Feeling You Just Can’t Buy'

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Rafa Benitez can revive Everton after Ancelotti 'betrayal' and 'inebriated lottery winner spending'

Dr David France previews the 2021-22 season as he looks forward to life under Benitez after the disappointments of Ancelotti

Everton U18s start their season with a loss at Leeds Utd

Everton U18s kicked off their new season in the U18 Premier League (North Division) at Leeds Utd today, but could not hold their first-half lead.

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David France and Tim Howard inducted into All-Stars as Blues strengthen American links

Dr France has praised Everton's work in Orlando after attending last month's Florida Cup

Rodriguez among five players missing for Saints clash

Updated Evertonians hoping to finally see James Rodriguez in the flesh at Goodison Park look set to be disappointed as the Colombian won't be in the squad tomorrow, with handful of players forced to isolate under Covid-19 protocols.

Everton vs Southampton

Everton’s 2021-22 Premier League campaign kicks off this weekend with the visit of Southampton as Rafael Benitez takes charge of his first competitive match as the Toffees’ boss.

Blues given Huddersfield trip

Everton will face Huddersfield Town away in the Carabao Cup Second Round following this evening's draw.

Richarlison puts himself in contention for season-opener

Richarlison is reportedly returning to Finch Farm tomorrow and could play against Southampton on Saturday despite having played all summer without a break.

Thierry Small rejects Everton contract and becomes a free agent

After failing to show up for pre-season training with the U23s at Finch Farm last month, Thierry Small appears to have rejected all approaches from Everton to persuade him to sign a professional contract at the club.

Everton mark historic ground-breaking at Bramley-Moore Dock

Everton FC officials held a project commencement ceremony at Bramley-Moore Dock this week to mark the breaking of ground in the construction of the club’s new £500m stadium.

Benitez: We have to improve as a team

Rafael Benitez admitted that his team conceded some poor goals in their final pre-season friendly on Saturday and that the team has to improve once some of its missing components return

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Financial Fair Play and Everton's transfer spending

Football finance expert Kieran Maguire, author of The Price of Football, explains to the Echo why money is so tight this transfer window for Everton, yet how Manchester City and other Big 6 clubs are still able to splash the cash

Jose Baxter retires at 29

The chequered football career of Everton Acadamey protégé Jose Baxter has finally come to end with the former Everton, Sheffield United, Oldham Athletic and Memphis 901 midfielder announcing his retirement at the age of 29

Everton U23s come back to win at Southport

Everton U23s came back to win their final pre-season friendly game at their adopted home ground against hosts Southport

Richarlison wins gold medal glory with Brazil at the Olympics

Brazil beat Spain after extra time in the Olympic final of the Men's Football to take the ultimate prize of the gold medal at Tokyo 2020.

Pickford howler sets the tone for friendly embarrassment

With the Premier League season kicking into full gear next weekend, what should have been an intriguing final friendly between two Northwest giants in Everton and Manchester United descended into farce within 7 minutes as Pickford reverted to his most erratic.

Lewis Gibson goes out on loan to Sheffield Wednesday

Everton's young central defender, Lewis Gibson, has completed a loan move to Sheffield Wednesday for the full 2021-22 League One season.

Last pre-season game for U18s against Preston

Everton U18s took on Preston North End in their final stage of preparation for the U18 Premier League season, which kicks off in earnest next weekend.

Three more Everton games to be shown live

Three Everton games in October and November have been selected for live television coverage in the domestic UK market

Guidance issued for fans attending Goodison Park this season

Everton have provided guidance to fans who will be attending games at Goodison Park that they should have proof of double vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test in the last 48 hours.

Dobbin fires another pre-season hat-trick for U23s

Lewis Dobbin scored his third pre-season hat-trick for the Under-23s as they beat Chorley this evening.

Everton U18s win pre-season friendly

Everton Under-18s defeated Fleetwood Town 4-1 in a pre-season friendly at Finch Farm on Tuesday.

Riley promises VAR will be ‘dialled back’ for the new Premier League season

The use of the video assistant referee (VAR) will be 'dialled back' in the new Premier League season, with officials told not to penalise "trivial things".

Everton to launch $EFC fan token on Socios.com

Everton, in partnership with Chiliz, the leading global blockchain providers for the sports and entertainment industry, have announced they are to launch an $EFC Fan Token on the Socios.com app.

Brazil go through on penalties after perfect shoot-out

Richarlison and Brazil are into the gold medal match at the Tokyo Olympics after beating Mexico in a penalty shoot-out in the men's semi-final today.

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Toffee Soccer: How Everton Plans To Conquer The United States

Everton's successful US venture to Orlando, where they won the Florida Cup with Tim Howard and Dr David France in attendance, has caught the attention of freelance journalist Samindra Kunti and this piece in Forbes magazine.

Benitez opens up on his approach to coaching

Rafael Benitez has been speaking about his approach to coaching players and improving them as individuals and as a team

Brazil advance at the Olympics as Richarlison sets up crucial goal

Brazil moved on to the semi-finals of the Olympic football with a goal created by Richarlison and completed by Matheus Cunha. They will face Mexico on Tuesday.

Baningime makes Hearts move

Beni Baningime has secured a move to Heart of Midlothian with the deal confirmed by Everton this evening.

Kean strikes to give Everton narrow win over Pumas

Everton ran out 1-0 winners over Pumas of Mexico in Orlando this evening in the second of their two exhibition matches over in the United States.

Coleman commits to a further year at Everton

Everton have announced that Seamus Coleman has put pen to paper on a one-year extension to his current contract with the club, signing a deal that now runs to the end of the 2022-23 season.

Everton launch new third kit

Everton's array of kits for the 2021-22 season was completed today with the release of a second change strip, a white number that harks back to one from the 1950s and the time of Dave Hickson.

Carlsey appointed new England U21s boss

Former Everton midfielder Lee Carsley has been named the new head coach of England Under-21s following the departure from the role of Aidy Boothroyd.

Richarlison brace seals it for Brazil to advance

Brazil are into the quarter-finals of the men's football at the Tokyo Olympics thanks to a brace of goals from Richarlison.

U23s play Carlisle Utd in training game

Everton U23s played Carlisle Utd in a training game this afternoon at Brunton Park.

Everton take ownership of Bramley-Moore Dock

The projected three-year construction phase of Everton's new ground at Bramley-Moore Dock can officially begin after the club were handed the keys to the dockland site.

Howard and Dr France collect awards at US fan event

Tim Howard and Dr David France were both honoured at Everton's evening for North American supporters held in Orlando, Florida last night.

Everton win the Florida Cup on penalties

Everton took on Millonarios in the first pre-season friendly for the honour of claiming the modified Florida Cup tonight in Orlando and triumphed in a penalty shoutout after the game had ended 1-1.

Plans for full vaccination required to attend Premier League games

The attendance of fans at Premier League games next season could be restricted to those who can show they have are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Everton U18s beat Bolton in pre-season friendly

Everton U18s beat Bolton U18s 3-0, with goals from Jack Tierney, Isaac Heath, and Coby Ebere

Everton to face Mexico's Pumas in second Florida game

Everton will now face Pumas of Mexico in their second game of The Florida Cup after Arsenal and Inter Milan pulled out of the competition.

Denise Barrett-Baxendale named Business Woman of the Year

Everton's Chief Executive Officer, Denise Barrett-Baxendale, MBE, has been named Business Woman of the Year and netted an awards hat-trick at the National Business Women’s Awards 2020.

Bernard makes UAE move

Bernard has left Everton after signing for Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.

Richarlison smashes in a first-half hat-trick for Brazil at the Olympics

Brazil’s Olympic campaign got off to the perfect start on Thursday as they brushed Germany aside 4-2 in Group D, thanks to Richarlison scoring a hat-trick inside the first 30 minutes.

Gray arrives as third Everton signing of the week

Everton have completed another signing with the confirmation of the capture of winger Demarai Gray from Bayer Leverkusen.

U23s thrash Bradford on Wednesday evening

David Unsworth's U23s traveled to Bradford on Wednesday evening and secured a strong 6-1 win in their third pre-season friendly.

Delph to miss winnowed Florida Cup due to self-isolation

Fabian Delph was not on the plane when Everton’s squad flew out to Orlando today because he has had to self-isolate following possible exposure to the coronavirus and will miss the Florida Cup which is now down to just two teams.

Liverpool Waterfront loses World Heritage status

In a move that has been anticipated for a while, Unesco, citing years of development for an “irreversible loss” to the historic value of its Victorian docks have removed Liverpool's waterfront of its World Heritage Site status.

And Begovic makes it two new players for Benitez

Hot on the heels of signing Andros Townsend, Everton have finally confirmed the signing of Asmir Begovic as goalkeeping cover for Jordan Pickford over the coming season.

Townsend announced as the summer's first signing

Everton have completed the acquisition of Andros Townsend on a free transfer from Crystal Palace, the first signing of Rafael Benitez's tenure as the Blues' manager.

Everton suspend first-team player amid police investigation

Everton have confirmed that they have suspended a first-team player pending an investigation by police.

Reports: Everton close to adding Gray and Townsend to Benitez's squad

Everton are said to be closing in on the signings of wingers Demarai Gray and Andros Townsend while confirmation of Asmir Begovic's arrival from Bournemouth is expected soon.

Everton Supporters’ Clubs launch North America All Stars awards

Members of Everton Supporters’ Clubs across North America are set to choose the first ever ‘Everton North American All Star’ this month after launching the new awards to celebrate the Club’s historic and present ties with the continent.

Another Dobbin hat-trick for Everton U23s

Everton U23s saw another hat-trick from Lewis Dobbin secure a win in their second pre-season friendly, this one against Guiseley at Nethermoor Park.

Gbamin scores in second training match

Jean-Philippe Gbamin’s latest injury comeback continued today as he scored in a behind-closed-doors practice match with Blackburn Rovers.

Simms may be out for a while after groin surgery

Ellis Simms missed the League One playoff final that came at the end of his very successful loan spell with Blackpool last season after he picked up a groin injury.

Everton Academy hand young Ulster goalie a 3-year contract

Teenage goalkeeper Dylan Graham has been given a 3-year contract with Everton. The 16-year-old from Ballymena impressed during a week-long trial and has agreed to join the Everton Academy.

Everton announce additions to its Board of Directors

Everton have confirmed the appointment of Sarvar Ismailov and Grant Ingles to its Board of Directors.

Benitez's first press conference: 'I want to win'

Rafael Benitez held his first press conference since being confirmed as Everton manager and he spoke of his confidence in being able to improve on last season and ultimately make the fans happy.

Everton U23s start pre-season with a friendly win

Everton U23s began their pre-season friendlies with a win over Warrington Rylands at Finch Farm this evening, with a hat-trick from Lewis Dobbin. Tom Cannon.

Small goes AWOL as Everton contract hopes fade

Fears appear to be growing at Everton that they will not be able to convince young prospect Thierry Small to remain at the club as he prepares to sign his first professional contract

Pickford penalty saves not enough for heart-broken England

England endured yet more penalty agony as Italy triumphed in a shootout after the European Championship Final had ended level at 1-1 after extra-time.

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Richarlison and Brazil forced to cede spotlight on Messi’s night

Lionel Messi won his first ever major international trophy as Argentina made history by denying Brazil a sixth successive Copa America title as hosts of the tournament.

Jimmy Gabriel has died at the age of 80

Jimmy Gabriel, former Everton player, coach, and caretaker manager, has died at the age of 80.

Everton launch 2021-22 home kit

Everton have unveiled the new home kit for the 2021/22 season with the dazzle-camouflage inspired strip available to pre-order from today.

Pickford helps England to first final since 1966

Jordan Pickford was beaten for the first time in Euro 2020 but England eventually overcame Denmark in extra-time, their efforts rewarded with a somewhat soft penalty that Harry Kane converted on the rebound.

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No repeat heroics from Mina as Colombia exit on penalties

Yerry Mina was foiled from the penalty spot by Emiliano Martinez as Colombia were beaten by Argentina in a shootout that decided the second of the semi-finals of the Copa America, one of the games of the tournament.

Stanley Mills signs up as a pro for the Academy

Stanley Mills has signed a first professional contract with Everton, penning a 2-year deal that runs through the end of June 2023.

Richarlison back in the Copa America final with Brazil

Brazil will contest the Copa America final for the second successive time as they bid to make it six titles out of six when hosting the competition after edging Peru in tonight’s semi-final.

Two games in September rescheduled for live TV in the UK

Everton's first Premier Leagues matches of the new season that have been scheduled for Live TV in the UK are in September against Burnley and Aston Villa

Pre-season training under Benitez starts for Everton first-team

Most of the Everton first-team squad are returning to Finch Farm to begin pre-season training under the new Everton manager, Rafael Benitez.

Everton duo and England into the last four

Jordan Pickford made history and Dominic Calvert-Lewin made another cameo as England booked their place in the semi-finals of the European Championships with a thumping win over Ukraine in Rome.

Yerry Mina into the Copa America semi-finals

Yerry Mina’s Copa America adventure continues after the Everton defender helped Colombia beat Uruguay in a penalty shoot-out in Brasilia to join Richarlison's Brazil in the final four.

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Rafa Benítez’s arrival is a step in the right direction for stepping-stone club Everton

He distrusts individual inspiration, which can bring conflict with bigger egos, but that’s an approach that seems more logically suited to a club of Everton’s status than Ancelotti’s ever did. Benítez’s biggest successes have come with clubs on the fringes of the elite – Valencia, Liverpool (as they were) and Napoli – where the organisation he attempts to instil, uninhibited by the egos of stars, elevates players to compete with more obvious starry names.

Richarlison gets his Olympics wish

Richarlison appears to have convinced Everton to grant him leave to represent his country at the Olympic Games in Japan next month even though it means he could miss the start of the Premier League season.

Ryan Astley signs up for two more years at Everton

Everton Under-23s defender Ryan Astley has signed a new two-year contract with the club.

Everton announce start date for new stadium construction

Everton have confirmed that the start date for construction work at Bramley-Moore Dock will be Monday, 26 July. Main contractors Laing O’Rourke will immediately begin the first phase of the project to construct the club's new 52,888-seater stadium.

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“We didn’t find anyone with his knowledge and passion for football”

Farhad Moshiri explains in more direct terms to TalkSport why he chose Benitez to be Everton's new manager, irrespective of opposition from many Everton fans.