ToffeeWeb News Archive

31 July
Steven Pienaar is a full-time Everton player again after the 30-year-old put pen to paper on a new four-year deal at Goodison Park. The South African, who says that, "there was no doubt in my mind that I would be back," underwent a successfiul medical earlier ahead of a �4.5m transfer from Tottenham Hotspur. He will wear the No 22 jersey.

Without new investment, standing still should be considered moving forwards for Everton [MEDIA]

30 July
Marc Braterman's piece at the Added Minutes blog goes over well-trodden ground in analysing the unchanging ownership situation at Everton

Senegal win but no place for Gueye

29 July
Senegal won their second game in Group A of the London Olympics at Wembley Stadium today without the help of Magaye Gueye, who watched from the bench as the West Africans beat Uruguay comfortably while going down to 10 men.

Everton quash Baines talk

29 July
Despite near-constant media claims this summer that Manchester United are close to signing Leighton Baines, Everton reiterate that no contact has been received from Old Trafford for the England international.

Reserves held goalless by Hereford

28 July
Everton�s reserve team friendly at Hereford ended in a dull but energy-sapping goalless draw.

Destiny calls for Barkley in Cahill's absence [MEDIA]

28 July
The departure of the Australian could provide the teenager with the chance to step up

Yobo desperate for permanent Fenerbah�e move [MEDIA]

28 July
Everton defender Joseph Yobo has pleaded with the club to lower their asking price for him as he seeks a move to Fenerbah�e.

Everton and Spurs agree fee for Pienaar

28 July
The Steven Pienaar transfer saga appears close to resolution after Everton and Tottenham finally came to an agreement on a fee for the South African. According to the website of Pienaar's agent, the 30 year-old will undergo a medical on Monday and hopefully be unveiled as the Blues' second signing of the summer on Tuesday.

Gueye makes Olympic debut

27 July
Everton's Magaye Gueye came on as a second-half substitute for Senegal in their first Group A match of the 2012 Olympic Games. Senegal held the hosts Great Britain to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, and face Uruguay next on Sunday.

McAleny in talks over new deal

27 July
Everton Academy graduate Conor McAleny is reportedly in talks over a new contract at Goodison Park.

Cahill excited for next chapter

27 July
Tim Cahill sat down for his first full interview for his new club as he prepares for perhaps the final step in his career with New York Red Bulls and spoke of his commitment to and love for Everton after eight years at Goodison Park.

U15s lose Milk Cup Final

27 July
Everton missed the chance of lifting the Milk Cup in Coleraine for the fourth time in five years as the U15s went down to 2-0 to Brentford.

Cahill seals New York switch

26 July
New York Red Bulls have confirmed the acquisition of Tim Cahill from Everton. The Australian underwent a medical yesterday and agreed terms on a three-year deal with the MLS side, reportedly worth $3.5m a season. The 32 year-old leaves Goodison after eight years but will continue to wear the No 17 jersey at his new club.

Java Cup organisers intend to sue over Everton withdrawal

25 July
Liga Prima Indonesia Sportindo, the company who organised the aborted Java Cup in Jakarta scheduled for this weekend, have announced their intention to sue Everton for pulling out of the competition at short notice.

Yobo agent says deal is still on

25 July
Despite quotes attributed to a "source close to the Nigerian" defender yesterday saying that he was walking away from his proposed move to Fenerbah�e, Joseph Yobo's agent has apparently confirmed that nothing has changed and the deal is still close to completion.

Charities to benefit from Hibbert testimonial

25 July
Tony Hibbert will donate part of the proceeds from his upcoming testimonial against AEK Athens to children's charities, Claire House and Rainbow Trust.

Carsley: Cahill won't go down as an Everton legend [MEDIA]

25 July
Lee Carsley says a lack of trophies has tarnished Tim Cahill's career at Goodison Park and as a consequence he won't go down as an all-time great.

Royle: Cahill has been amazing value for Everton [MEDIA]

25 July
Joe Royle hails Tim Cahill's Everton career, with the midfielder set for a move to the MLS, but admits the timing is probably right for player and club to part terms.

Pienaar move still not concluded

24 July
Sky Sports claims that Everton and Tottenham have failed to agree terms for Steven Pienaar, despite lengthy and ongoing talks over the South African's proposed move back to Goodison Park.

Everton pull out of Java Cup

24 July
Everton have confirmed they will now not be playing in the inaugural Java Cup which was due to take place in Indonesia later this week. Initially, it was indicated that Nacional from Uruguay would replace the Turkish Champions but when they denied the claim, confusion over the participating clubs, the subsequent structure of the competition and safety concerns prompted Everton to withdraw.

Cahill to make MLS move

23 July
Eight years to the day after he arrived from Millwall, Tim Cahill is on the brink of his Goodison exit with a move to New York Red Bulls after Everton confirmed that they have accepted a nominal fee � reportedly �1m � from the Major League Soccer side for the Australian icon.

Francisco Junior earning his stripes

23 July
Francisco Junior's impressive pre-season form looks to have brought him into first-team contention for the coming season.

Everton confirm StubHub deal

23 July
Everton have confirmed reports earlier this month that the Club have signed a deal with US-based ticket marketplace, StubHub.

Francisco Junior playing his way into Moyes's plans [MEDIA]

23 July
After another impressive 45-minute cameo at Motherwell on Saturday, David Moyes said: �I think by the way he�s playing at the moment, yes, he�s got a good chance of being involved in my plans for next season."

Yobo finally set to go for �2.5M

23 July
Update It's still to be confirmed by Everton due to the final details being ironed out, but the Turkish-Football.com website are reporting that Everton have finally accepted a knock-down price of �2.5M (~�2M) for wantaway defender Joseph Yobo. Fenerbah�e had reportedly agreed to a fee of �5M when the player went to Turkey on loan 2 years ago, but the Turks reneged on this deal and Everton agreed apparently to get money in that would finance the return of Steven Pienaar.

Nacional in Java Cup after Galatasaray bail

23 July
Galatasaray have pulled out the Java Cup, to be replaced by Nacional of Uruguay. Nacional may now be Everton's opponents at Jakarta's Gelora Bung stadium on Sunday (29 July), if both sides win their opening games against Malaysia and Indonesia.

Reserves lose ARR Carib Cup Final

22 July
Everton Reserves went behind after just 2 mins to a sharp header from Sean Welsh for the home side, who have had the upper hand in the first half. A penalty was called early in the second half and Welsh scored his second from the spot but Conor McAleny pulled one back for the Blues. But 2 mins later and the Blues went further behind, and Thistle then had another goal disallowed for offside.

Moyes remains upbeat on Pienaar

21 July
David Moyes says that a deal to bring Steven Pienaar back to Everton is close but nothing has been concluded yet.

Reserves into final of Carib Cup

21 July
Everton's reserves made their way into the final of ARR Craib Cup tomorrow after beating Airdrie United 2-1 this afternoon with goals from Barkley and Garbutt. The Blues are joined in the four-team tournament by a Celtic XI, hosts Partick Thistle.

Motherwell 1 - 1 Everton

21 July
Everton continue their pre-season Scottish tour with a trip to Motherwell, where James McFadden came off the bench as a guest of the home side. Everton delivered better service for the live coverage on evertontv. It was Shane Duffy who opened the scoring for the Blues after the half-hour. But Motherwell equalized with a belter from Law after the break.

When 'Live TV' is not so live...

20 July
A section of evertontv users experienced some technical difficulties during the first stream of pre-season football from Tannadice on Thursday evening and the Club's technology provider has apologised for any inconvenience caused to viewers.

Nottingham Forest takeover prompts Everton questions � but it�s not so simple [MEDIA]

20 July
Ian Doyle of the Post points out the differences between Everton and Nottingham Forest as investment propositions.

Award for Everton in the Community

20 July
Everton's official charity, Everton in the Community, has been honoured with a prestigious award at the 2012 Sport and Recreation Alliance's Community Sport and Recreation Awards.

James McFadden: My best years can still be ahead [MEDIA]

20 July
"I came back last year at Everton and, despite not playing many games, I trained every day. It was difficult at the start but, towards the end, I was more than holding my own in training. I just couldn�t get a game but I probably felt better than I did before I got injured. These should be my peak years. I�ve had a couple out so I hope they�re still ahead of me.

Naismith granted clearance by FIFA

20 July
Update FIFA has granted temporary clearance to all five ex-Rangers players, among them Steven Naismith of Everton, who terminated their contracts with the liquidated club, allowing them to proceed at their new clubs.

Late Barkley goals seals win

19 July
A late goal created and finished by Ross Barkley applied a touch of class right at the end of an otherwise largely mundane runout for some of the Everton first team at Tannadice tonight. Junior had done well in midfield until a poor tackle and a yellow card saw him substituted.

Pienaar plays in Spurs friendly

18 July
Stephen Pienaar played out the first half for Spurs this evening in a pre-season friendly at Stevenage, casting some doubt over the certainty of his impending move to Everton.

Vellios out to impress David Moyes

18 July
Apostolos Vellios wants to impress David Moyes by building on the goal he scored in the first pre-season game at Morecambe, and continue to get more first-team game time after being named Everton�s Young Player of the Season.

Dundee Utd friendly put back 24 hours

18 July
Everton's friendly with Dundee United has been called off this evening due to torrential rain and waterlogged conditions at Tannadice. Following a pitch inspection, the game has been postponed for 24 hours and rescheduled for tomorrow evening.

Prentice: Never mind the cuffs, designers should be collared about no white socks [MEDIA]

17 July
The Echo's David Prentice joins the ranks calling for a return to white socks for Everton's home kit

Weir keeping himself in tip-top condition [MEDIA]

17 July
David Weir keeping himself in top condition in case he's needed to bolster Everton's defence this season

Baxter is a free agent

16 July
Jose Baxter, the Everton Academy graduate who is hopeful of being picked up by Crystal Palace, is no longer with the Club after apparently turning down a new contract at Goodison Park.

Elstone promises Thai trip next year

16 July
While visiting Thailand, Everton CEO Robert Elstone has promised that before the 2013-14 season there would be a charity match in Thailand between Everton and 'a leading world club'.

'I was overwhelmed to face my beloved Everton' � Jim Bentley [MEDIA]

16 July
�I�m a massive Evertonian. To play the team I�ve loved all my life at the home of the team I�ve played for throughout the last 10 years � head-to-head � was overwhelming for me. It was superb, I�m absolutely made up."

Encouragement for Rodwell from Distin

16 July
Jack Rodwell has endured wretched luck with injuries, but the challenge now is to steer clear of the treatment table. Sylvain Distin concedes that niggling problems can be difficult to shake off, but is confident Rodwell can get back to his best.

Man Utd face reduced ticket allocation

16 July
Manchester United fans are set to have their ticket allocation at Goodison Park cut amid safety fears. Members of Liverpool City Council's licensing committee are due to vote next week on cutting United�s away allocations for this coming season and beyond.

Fifa want reasons for Scottish stalling

15 July
Fifa have written to the Scottish FA asking for reasons why the registrations of the Rangers players who have left � including Everton's Steven Naismith � have not been released.

Blues win first runout of preseason

14 July
Everton made the short trip up the Lancashire coast to Morecambe and enjoyed a good runout against the League Two side in the first pre-season game, a testimonial for Jim Bentley. Goals from Francisco, Vellios, Rodwell and Anichebe had the Blues 4-0 up before Bentley was fittingly gifted a goal at the end.

Green's players' contract purchase invalid

13 July
Newco Rangers Chief Executive Charles Green has been dealt a fresh blow in his battle to hold on to the the club's wantaway players as his purchase of their contracts has been deemed invalid, according to a legal expert on employment law.

Pre-order The Binman Chronicles

12 July
The autobiography of Goodison legend Neville Southall, The Binman Chronicles, is set for publication on 13th August but you can pre-order a signed copy with one of a range of limited edition covers from publisher deCoubertin Books and help the ex-goalkeeper's foundation in the process.

Euro heartbreak for Young Lions

12 July
Despite dominating 10-man Greece, backed by impressive displays from Everton's Ross Barkley, John Lundstram and Luke Garbutt, England U19s lost 2-1 to Greece in extra time of their European Championship semi-final.

Everton unveil new Nike home kit

12 July
Everton have finally unveiled their new Nike home kit, and it features unusually wide white cuffs on the sleeves, as suggested in Tuesday's leaked photo. The Everton players will wear the new kit on Saturday in the first pre-season friendly at Morecambe.

Green paid �2.75M for players' contracts

11 July
As the Rangers saga rumbles on, the latest revelation is that Charles Green made a payment of �2�M for the players' contracts, as part of the �5�M deal for purchasing all of Rangers' assets.

Everton to ink StubHub deal

11 July
The Daily Mail are reporting that Everton are set to conclude a �1.7m deal with US-based secondary ticketing company, StubHub.

Why it's vital Everton keep hold of Leighton Baines [MEDIA]

11 July
Further argument, if it was needed, that Everton must keep their prized left back

Silva joins Levski Sofia

10 July
Everton have confirmed the departure of Reserve striker Jo�o Silva to Levski Sofia for a fee that is officially undisclosed but it is reported in Bulgaria to be �400,000. The 22- year-old was signed by David Moyes two years ago but failed to break into the first team and spent most of last season on loan back in his native Portugal.

New home kit reveal set for Thursday

10 July
Everton will unveil the much-delayed 2012-13 home strip on the Official Site on Thursday and fans will get to see it worn by the players for the first time at Morecambe this weekend.

Lundstram on target in U19s victory

9 July
Everton's John Lundstram scored for England U19s as they beat France 2-1 to comfortably win Group B in the European Championships in Estonia. They progress to a semi-final match-up with Greece.

SFA refuses clearance for Naismith

9 July
The Scottish FA have refused to grant international clearance for the five ex-Rangers players who chose not to have their contracts transferred to the Rangers newco and have since signed for new clubs in England and Switzerland, including, of course, Steven Naismith. FIFA has granted temporary clearance while they ponder an official ruling on the matter.

Hammar's hard work paying off

9 July
Unheard of beyond Everton Academy, 18-year-old Swedish defender Johan Hammar has been talking about stepping up to train with the first team squad in Austria and getting more playing time in the Reserves.

Rodwell ready to step up this season

9 July
Jack Rodwell is with David Moyes�s squad at their summer training camp in Austria currently, and revealed that he was desperate to put the persistent hamstring problems of last season firmly behind him as he heads into the new campaign.

Tim Howard teaches players goalkeeping secrets at inaugural camp [MEDIA]

8 July
Howard returned to Manatee County, Florida, to lead the instructors in the inaugural Complete Soccer Goalkeeper Academy featuring Tim Howard in Lakewood Ranch.

Everton players at Austrian training camp [MEDIA]

7 July
Pictures from the stunning setting in which the Blues began their preparations for the new season.

Jimmy Tansey passes away

7 July
Former Everton left-back, Jimmy Tansey, who made 142 appearances for the Blues in the 1950s, has passed away today aged 83.

Everton pleased with Sky dates but confused over ESPN shut-out [MEDIA]

7 July
The Blues are not among the 23 games selected by ESPN for live broadcast between before December.

Gueye answers Senegal Olympic call

7 July
Magaye Gueye is set to be included in Senegal's team for the Olympic Games in London later this month after accepting a call-up from the West African nation.

Watch pre-season games online

7 July
Evertonians will be able to tune in for six of the pre-season games live online this summer via evertontv.

Neville: 'Age is just a number'

6 July
Phil Neville believes that he has two or three more years of top-level football in him as he describes how he is keeping himself in peak condition this summer ahead of next month's Premier League kick-off.

Young Blues help England to victory

6 July
All four of Everton's England U19 representatives saw action in Estonia today as the Young Lions beat Serbia 2-1 to take a commanding lead in Group B of the European Championships and simultaneously secure a place in next summer's U20 World Cup.

Steven Naismith tells Rangers to drop legal threat [MEDIA]

6 July
Seven Naismith has urged former club Rangers to drop the legal threat to his Everton future.

Moyes calm over contract

6 July
David Moyes is entering the final year of his current contract at Everton and as yet no new deal has been agreed. However, Moyes insists he is not concerned about sorting out a new deal and that he remains happy on Merseyside.

Landon Donovan � best US player ever? [MEDIA]

6 July
Is he the best US player of his generation? Cue the stats: all-time leading scorer for the national team with 49 goals, the leader in assists (48), a career spanning over a decade with 143 appearances for the country. He is the public face of American soccer internationally.

Rapid set to lose Jelavic payment

6 July
Rapid Vienna believe Rangers will default on the outstanding �900k payment due to the Austrian club for the �4M transfer of Nikica Jelavic two years ago.

Pienaar denies assault charge

5 July
Steven Pienaar appeared in the Randburg Magistrate's Court, South Africa, on Wednesday, where he denied charges of assault.

Moyes says Rangers plight is a 'tragedy'

5 July
David Moyes admits they have benefited from the "tragedy" which has befallen Rangers by snapping up Steven Naismith on a free transfer.

Moyes makes Pienaar next priority

5 July
David Moyes has made the retention of Steven Pienaar his next priority after landing Steven Naismith yesterday. "We're keen and I hope in time that we will be able to conclude [the Pienaar] deal," Moyes told the press today. With his loan spell over, Pienaar has officially returned to Tottenham but the appointment of Andre Villas-Boas is unlikely to change the South African's mind about where he would prefer to play his football.

United starter moved to Monday night

5 July
Everton's season opener against Manchester United has been pushed back to Monday 20 August (8pm) for live coverage on Sky.

Duffy: Critics are too harsh on Ireland [MEDIA]

5 July
Everton defender Shane Duffy believes that the criticism meted out to the Repubiic of Ireland after their showing in Euro2012 is overly harsh.

Everything the Toffees need to know about Naismith [MEDIA]

5 July
"Naismith is that rare thing in British football currently � a home-grown example of the kind of confident, astute and dynamic forwards that excel in all the major European leagues."

Introducing Steven Naismith: Stats and Analysis [MEDIA]

4 July
The Executioner's Bong blog takes a look at Naismith's record at Rangers

Blues duo play in England draw

4 July
Ross Barkley and Luke Garbutt both featured for England U-19s as the Young Lions drew 1-1 in their European Championships Group B opener against Croatia.

Steven Naismith signs for Everton

4 July
Everton have completed the free transfer of former Rangers striker Steven Naismith. The Scotland international, a free agent after he terminated his contract with Rangers and rejected the chance to move over to the Newco club, has signed a four-year deal.

Everton cagey on Naismith move

3 July
Steven Naismith is believed to have visited Finch Farm on Saturday, and completed an initial fitness test but did not undergo a full medical over the weekend. Everton staff wanted to see how the former Rangers player�s right knee has healed after he had surgery on it in November 2011 to repair anterior cruciate ligament damage. That injury kept him sidelined for the rest of last season.

Pienaar could now be staying with Spurs

3 July
Steven Pienaar has admitted that he could yet stay at Tottenham if the new manager assures him that he will be part of his first team plans. It was expected that Pienaar would look to seal a permanent move back to Everton, but he has suggested that he could yet have a future in north London, and the appointment of Andre Villas-Boas to replace Harry Redknapp may be the game-changer for Pienaar and Everton.

FSF survey on policing

2 July
The Football Supporters' Federation are conducting a survey regarding the policing of top flight football and would like your help.

Leighton Baines Is Right Player, Wrong Price [MEDIA]

2 July
Manchester United are not misguided in their pursuit of Everton's Leighton Baines, but their offering price is entirely too high. Baines is too old, and lacks the skill, to command the money being thrown his way.

Spain make history with Euro triumph

1 July
Euro2012 reached its climax with the final in Kiev this evening where Spain became the first nation to win three successive major tournaments with an emphatic 4-0 victory over luckless Italy.

Pranjic making all the right noises

1 July
Danijel Pranjic says that he would be honoured to play for Everton and apparently expects developments on that front in the next week. The Mail, however, claim that the Blues are no longer interested.

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