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May 2012
A fabulous season despite final loss19 MayDavid Moyes was full of praise for his players and the way they performed today as he bowed out as Everton boss, on the back of what he called 'a fabulous season". Chelsea defeat epitomises the season for Everton [MEDIA]19 MayThis defeat epitomised the campaign, some will argue it epitomised the Moyes era, as missed chances and slack defending nullified good football. This familiar theme has prevailed throughout the season. In-between gifting the opposition goals, Everton have squandered chance after chance; Sunday was no different. Everton A-Z Season Deconstruction 12/13 [MEDIA]19 MaySo, the last ball has been kicked in the 2012/13 season. It’s been a long slog with ace goals, great games and plenty of missed chances with the occasional defensive calamity. Pour yourself a large mug of coffee (twix optional) and prepare for a lengthy A-Z breakdown of the highs and lows of the last 9 months for the toffeemen… Kenwright hints at imminent decision19 MayBill Kenwright says that he has "people in mind" as he considers naming Everton's next manager following David Moyes's departure after 11 years. He has hinted, perhaps, that it will be a traditional, British appointment. Final defeat closes out the Moyes Era19 MayThe 11-year Moyes era at Everton ended in defeat at Stamford Bridge after Torres buried a late winner that denied the departing manager a farewell victory. The Blues got off to an awful start when Howard spilled Ba's tame effort into Mata's path and the Spaniard converted after six minutes, but Naismith clipped home the equaliser with aplomb seven minutes later. Though Gibson's deflected shot rattled the post, Everton couldn't make their first half dominance tell and, after Jelavic had slid a 73rd-minute effort wide, they eventually succumbed when Moses' header set up Torres with 14 minutes to go and he lashed home from close range. Pip: Turning the fans onside18 MayPhil Neville brings the curtain down on his Everton career this weekend, insisting his greatest triumph was to win over “sceptical” supporters. Benitez non-committal on Everton [MEDIA]18 MayRafa Benitez told talkSPORT: 'I have a lot of respect for Everton. They have done a great job in the last year, and you have to give credit to them. But, still I think it would be quite difficult for them to approach me and maybe even for me to go there.' A Promotion from Within?18 MayDespite the rampant speculation about a slew of established and recognized managers being considered for the Everton post, perhaps the most significant hints can be gleaned from David Moyes talking up his backroom staff. Moyes says he would recommend any of the members of the current coaching staff to succeed him as manager. The Echo goes further, claiming that four of the current staff have been interviewed for the post this week. David Moyes — last pre-match conference17 MayDavid Moyes gave his last pre-match press conference as Everton manager today, with video of his Q&A available at EvertonFC.com. Six up for the Under-20 World Cup17 MaySix young Everton players have been named in the provisional 35-man England squad heading to Turkey for the Under-20 World Cup this summer. Chelsea vs Everton18 MayChelsea are the hosts for the final game of David Moyes's 11-year reign as Everton manager as the Blues look to finish the 2012-13 season with their highest Premier League points total yet with what would be the departing manager's first League victory at Stamford Bridge. Leon Osman joins Phil Neville on the sidelines with a knee injury but The Blues are likely to be otherwise unchanged. KO is 4pm. Baines named Player of the Season17 MayLeighton Baines was the winner of the Players' Player of the Season award for the second time at Everton's 2012-13 End of Season Awards last night. The England international, who has played every minute of every League game for the Blues so far this season, was the near-unanimous choice. David Moyes was given the Blueblood award, Ross Barkley was named Young Player of the Season, Chris Long the Academy Player of the Season, and Phil Neville was the recipient of the Howard Kendall Award. How long will it take before Merseyside captures the attention of football once again? [MEDIA]17 MayTony Barrett underlines the glaring shift in power from Merseyside to Manchester over the last two decades and wonders whether Everton and Liverpool will be able to reclaim the spotlight again any time soon. The dynamic of the power relations between Manchester and Merseyside is now so well established, so entrenched and so unquestioned that the only wonder is why the Stretford End still feels the need to rub in their superiority. A generation on from Wembley being a second home to supporters of Liverpool and Everton bearing “Manchester: A Trophy Free Zone” banners, the tables have well and truly been turned. Poll shows Blues are ready for foreign influence16 MayEvertonians are ready to embrace some foreign influence from the next manager of the Club, at least according to the results of ToffeeWeb's poll on David Moyes's successor which garnered almost 11,000 votes. New manager needed soon, says Sharp16 MayGraeme Sharp has urged the club not to drag their feet as they look to appoint a new manager to succeed David Moyes. But with a week now passed since Moyes's imminent departure was confirmed, there is only an ever-expanding list of speculative choices coming from the bookies and fans, with Chairman Bill Kenwright having warned that the process would take time. Moyes was not Man Utd’s first choice [MEDIA]16 MayA French journalist has revealed David Moyes was not Sir Alex Ferguson’s first choice successor at Manchester United. The Metro reports how Julien Laurens, who writes for Le Parisien, believes that Carlo Ancelotti was the iconic Scotsman’s preferred choice. The Frenchman told his Twitter followers: “Very reliable sources tell Le Parisien that Sir Alex Ferguson called Carlo Ancelotti last week to ask him to succeed him. He was surprised and flattered but politely declined the offer. So Sir Alex Ferguson then turned to second choice David Moyes.” Looking back at David Moyes's time in charge of Everton [MEDIA]15 May"[I]f Moyes wins at United, it's just going to be a constant reminder that the only thing holding him back at Everton was bad ownership."
Spurs fan Zac Woosley offers an outsider's view of David Moyes's 11 years at Everton. Everton hopeful Phil Neville and Leon Osman won't follow Moyes out of Goodison [MEDIA]15 MayChairman Bill Kenwright has dropped heavy hints that he would like Phil Neville to be part of the new coaching structure at Everton, while Leon Osman is set to sign a new 2-year contract. Under-18s crash out as well15 MayFor the second time in two days, an Everton Academy side has been defeated in their respective league semi-final play-offs, with the Under-18s now crashing out 4-0 at Reading. Everton Have Much to Be Positive About [MEDIA]13 MayThere is no point understating the significance this summer holds for Everton; it represents a new chapter in the clubs decorated history. A new manager, a new captain and a flurry of transfer activity surely await Toffees supporters. But despite many outsiders proclaiming the world is about to come crashing down around Everton, there is much for the supporters to be positive and excited about. Under-21s fall to Spurs at WHL13 MayA fairly strong Everton U-21 side shorn of any overage players had to come from behind twice before they sucumbed to a late goal at White Hart Lane on Monday night. The loss brings to an end the 16-match unbeaten run for the former Reserves side and prevents them from challenging for the League trophy in the play-off final. Moyes agrees not to take star pair14 MayAccording to reports, incoming Manchester United manager David Moyes has agreed not to try and take Everton stars Leighton Baines and Marouane Fellaini to Old Trafford. SportsDirect News claims that, during the talks between Moyes and chairman, Bill Kenwright, that secured his move to United, an agreement was made prohibiting him from taking the pair with him. Emotional Moyes hails Everton fans12 MayDavid Moyes was visibly moved by the reception he received both before, during and after the 2-0 win over West Ham in his final appearance at the ground he has called home for 11 years. Cahill jets in for Moyes departure13 MayHe's considered by many as David Moyes' greatest signing at Everton, so it was only fitting that Tim Cahill returned to Goodison Park to help bid farewell his former manager on Sunday. David James thought Phil Neville was an absolute prick... [MEDIA]13 May... Then he realised neville was an exemplary part of Fergie's United mafia. David James has compared Sir Alex Ferguson's reign at Manchester United to that of a mafia Don and revealed that, despite prolonged exposure to many of the manager's players, each consistently refused to share the secrets behind his or Manchester United's workings during his 27 years in charge. Smalltime club: Wigan chief says Everton not big enough for Roberto Martinez [MEDIA]13 MayWigan owner Dave Whelan claimed Everton are not big enough for Roberto Martinez after the FA Cup win that has seen his manager’s standing rocket. Warm Blues send-off for David Moyes12 MayKevin Mirallas grabbed a brace in a fine 2-0 win as Goodison Park bade farewell to David Moyes. The Blues got off to a great start after just 6 mins with Mirallas stroking the ball home at the end of an excellent move. After continued domination in a charged atmosphere, Mirallas produced a good second goal with the aid of a deflection while West Ham barely threatened, although Carroll headed off the post late on. The rearguard combination of Collins and Jaaskelainen prevented a deluge of goals but the win secures 6th place for Everton and sends Moyes and Neville off on a high. David Moyes brought stability and success to Everton [MEDIA]11 MayDiligence and attention to detail employed by David Moyes brought stability and success to Everton, where he learnt to make tough decisions that would do much more than just keep the Goodison Park club in the Premier League throughout his 11-year reign as the Blues' manager. Fellaini says he's happy at Everton11 MayMarouane Fellaini says he is happy at Everton but admits he wants to be playing in the Champions League with them: "I hope I can do it with Everton. I'm happy here. I've been at the club for five years. I'm happy because I know everybody. ''You’ll make me cry'' says Burnham [MEDIA]11 MayShadow Health Minister Andy Burnham tells staff at the Healthworks project he was visiting in Easington, “Don’t mention David Moyes, you’ll make me cry. I’m not happy about that at all.” Identifying the right manager [MEDIA]11 MayOnsideAnalysis rank the best managers of the past five years by average points-per-game.
"As with all data, take it for what it is worth. There is more to every Manager. They do however demonstrate who some of the top performers have been in the last five years - some we would expect, and some we may have forgotten!" McFadden on another Fir Park farewell and life under Moyes [MEDIA]11 MayJames McFadden is set to bid Motherwell's home fans another farewell this weekend in their final home game of the season. He is linked with Celtic or a possible return to England but he has also provided some insight into his time at Everton under David Moyes: “Every day at training he wanted to make you better. Only the best was good enough. Is he the Moyesiah? [MEDIA]10 May"My belief is that he’s a good manager, not a great manager. I think he’s a top guy with many great qualities... but I’ve felt for some time that he had taken Everton as far as he was able and it was time for something fresh to see if we could push on to that next level." Bidwell loan extended until the end of the season10 MayEverton have permitted Brentford to extend Jake Bidwell's loan at the London side until the end of season so that he is available to play in the League One playoff final at Wembley later this month. Lennon unmoved by Everton link10 MayNeil Lennon says that he is flattered at being linked with the soon-to-be vacant hot seat at Everton but he dismisses the talk as just speculation. Neville calls for Moyes celebration10 MayEverton's departing captain Phil Neville insists his final match at Goodison Park should be a celebration of manager David Moyes even though he too is set to leave and is looking forward to thanking the Everton faithful. Moyes was planning on staying at Everton [MEDIA]10 MayBBC report that David Moyes has said: "I wasn't planning on leaving. My contract was running out but we were planning for pre-season. All we've ever done is keep planning." Everton vs West Ham United10 MayEverton play their final game of the season this Sunday when West Ham are the visitors for what will be David Moyes's last game in charge in front of the faithful at Goodison Park. It is expected that he will have the same squad available as for last weekend's derby at Anfield but he could make changes to accommodate a more attacking formation. KO is 3pm. Laudrup not interested in Everton switch9 MayBoth Swansea City and the agent of Michael Laudrup have moved to distance the Dane from speculation linking him with Everton. Kenwright hints at patience in search for Moyes's successor9 MayBill Kenwright says that he doesn't foresee making an "instant decision" like the one he made in appointing David Moyes 11 years ago but promised that the club will be looking "very seriously" for a "significant manager... who can take the club forward." Jagielka looks to the future9 MayPhil Jagielka admits that the Everton players were as shocked as the fans to learn that David Moyes will be leaving Everton for Manchester United this summer but has called on the club to continue to build on the "positive work of the last few seasons." Tough but not impossible to build on Moyes's Goodison groundwork [MEDIA]9 MayAndy Hunter argues that David Moyes leaves Everton in a much healthier position than he found them 11 years ago and says the foundation is in place for the new manager if the squad remains intact. Martinez plays down Everton links9 MayRoberto Martinez says that any attempted contact from Everton regarding their managerial vacancy "would be a waste of time at the moment" as the Wigan boss continues his club's quest for FA Cup glory and another escape from relegation. Everton to proceed with controversial new badge design9 MayEverton's Marketing department are ready to move forward with replacing the existing Club crest with a simplified version that has so far met an overwhelmingly negative reaction from fans online. Weigh in with your reaction in a special ToffeeWeb poll. Everton confirm Moyes's departure to Man Utd9 MayEverton have confirmed that David Moyes will leave the Club at the end of the season, after telling Bill Kenwright of his desire to take up the reins at Manchester United. Moyes will continue to serve out his contract as Everton boss for the final two games against West Ham and Chelsea before calling time on his 11th and final full season at Goodison Park. Moyes still to serve out his contract9 MayBill Kenwright was stoically unforthcoming about David Moyes's imminent departure when cornered in the street late last night by a Sky News reporter, citing the manager's commitment to his current contract. Kenwright caught off guard by United move for Moyes [MEDIA]8 MayManchester United's desire to secure David Moyes took Everton by surprise with the Merseyside club feeling aggrieved that they did not receive the courtesy of an official approach from the champions. However, as Moyes's contract with Everton expires on 30 June, Man Utd were not required to do so.
The news had been so unexpected at Goodison Park that until 2pm on Wednesday, four hours after Ferguson made his decision public, Everton's chairman, Bill Kenwright, had no idea that Moyes was wanted by United. Moyes 'set to be named' new United boss8 MayManchester United are expected to confirm that David Moyes will succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as manager at Old Trafford when talks with Everton conclude over the Scott's release. Ferguson announced his decision to retire this summer after 27 years in the Old Trafford hot-seat and Moyes is set to take the reins on 1st July after his Everton contract expires. Ferguson's Retirement Sends Man Utd Shares Tumbling [MEDIA]8 MayShares in Manchester United fell in New York after fears over the impact that Sir Alex Ferguson's departure will have on the club. The opening bell on Wall Street saw shares down by 3%, driven lower by worries over whether the club can appoint the right replacement for the most successful manager in English football history. Hammar mulling his next move7 MayEverton Academy graduate Johan Hammar looks destined to leave Goodison Park this summer when his contract expires, with options in England and Europe for him to consider according to his agent. Shareholders' Association to force EGM8 MayThe Everton Shareholders' Association will notify the Club today that they have secured the mandate they need to force a General Meeting under The Companies Regulations 2009 after failing to get the Board of Directors to voluntarily convene a meeting. The Board changed the Articles of Association to terminate the longstanding tradition of Annual General Meetings five years ago and there has been no meeting since. Moyes approaching a crossroads6 MayIn this interesting piece we missed last week, Irish Independent journalist Dion Fanning offers more perspective on the methods and management style of David Moyes from the likes of ex-players like Kevin Kilbane as Everton's manager prepares for a big decision over his future. Under-18s earn play-off place7 MayEverton Under-18s earned a place in the league play-offs by grabbing a point in their final group game with a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace today to finish 3rd in the Elite group, edging out Manchester United on goal difference. They now face an away clash with 2nd-place Reading. Everton’s Issues Run Deeper than a Lack of Funds [MEDIA]7 MayBrian Canever claims that a bleak outlook for Everton – despite their expected 6th place finish in the Premier League – emanates from the side’s crippling lack of confidence and inability to play proactive football for more than a handful of matches all season. Anfield: the victims, the anger and Liverpool's shameful truth [MEDIA]7 MayHighly respected football writer, David Conn, exposes the dark side of Liverpool FC and their cynical contribution to the dreadful decline of the area around Anfield over the past 20 years. Bitter Red mist descends over derby stalemate7 MayThe Red Echo reaches a new low as James Pearce turns Liverpool's inability to beat Everton at home on its head, contrasting Reds frustration with Blues delight at denying them 2 points that will probably ensure Liverpool finish below Everton for a second successive season. ''I've never won at Anfield because Everton don't get refereeing decisions,'' laments Moyes [MEDIA]6 MayMoyes told the press: "You people are quick to remind me that I have never won at Anfield but, if you don't get any decisions, it makes it very difficult to win and that is quite a regular occurrence when we come here." Odds on Moyes to Man Utd slashed6 MayBookmakers Paddy Power have slashed odds on David Moyes joining Manchester United in the summer. The Everton manager is out of contract at the end of the season and the odds on him becoming the next Manchester United manager were slashed from 7/2 to 1/2 favourite after what they called a "flood of overnight bets." U21s through after penalty drama7 MayEverton Under-21s secured a semi-final place after a stunning game against Newcastle at Goodison Park ended level after extra time and Bryan Oviedo scored the winner in a penalty shootout. Ameobi struck first for Newcastle but McAleny fired home a quick equaliser for the Blues with 21 minutes to go. With a place in the semi-final against Spurs awaiting the winner, Naismith fired Everton into a 77th-minute lead but Inman leveled matters once more six minutes later. Richardson put the visitors ahead once more after 98 minutes but Lundstram struck after 115 to set up a showdown from the spot. Moyes: It was a legitimate goal5 MayDavid Moyes feels he was denied a first victory at Anfield after referee Michael Oliver penalised Victor Anichebe for a non-existent foul on Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina before Sylvain Distin converted a header at the back post. Distin robbed as derby ends all square5 MayA relatively flat derby by Merseyside standards ended officially goalless but Everton were left questioning another hugely controversial decision, this time when referee Oliver whistled for a non-existent foul as Distin headed home from a second-half corner. Fellaini went close for the Blues and terrific work by Jagielka and Howard preserved the clean sheet at the other end but Moyes's side generally lack conviction in the final third. Moyes bemoans Manchester Moneybags5 MayDavid Moyes is concerned Merseyside will remain in Manchester’s shadow until the financial gulf between the North-West clubs is bridged. OA Performance Preview: Liverpool Everton [MEDIA]5 MayOnside Analysis preview the Anfield derby David Moyes hoping Everton can prove doubters wrong and get him a first Anfield derby win [MEDIA]4 MayMoyes said: “I've probably thought a lot of times I'm going there with my strongest team ever and it's our best chance but it has always proved to be a difficult venue for us. We've gone there and had some half decent results. So we'll go there again and see what we have to do, keep winning if we want to try and catch the teams above us.” Man with a Midas touch... Everton star Mirallas chasing the gold rush as he wraps £170k Bentley in metallic vinyl matt [MEDIA]4 MayKevin Mirallas has now got a car to match his golden displays on the pitch. The 25-year-old showed his golden touch and has wrapped his £170,000 Bentley Continental GT in gold matt vinyl. Moyes demands more ruthlessness ahead of the derby4 MayDavid Moyes has called for his side to be more ruthless in front of goal as they head into their final three games of the season. "We have got to try to make sure in these final three games that when we get opportunities, we take them, we are clinical and we make them count." Liverpool vs Everton4 MayEverton cross Stanley Park this Sunday once more looking to break a 13½-year Anfield hoodoo as the second Merseyside derby of the season looms. Neville is ruled out but Gibson once again has a chance of being involved in what is another must-win game in the context of the Blues' narrowing European hopes. KO is 1.30pm with live coverage on Sky. How the Blues made good3 MayThe FT provide some fascinating insight into the methods employed by David Moyes to sustain Everton's perennial challenge for Europe despite significantly inferior financial resources compared to the Club's rivals. Everton launch 'Football Dream' in China3 MayEverton have joined forces with Dutch giants Ajax to launch a new television programme in China aimed at fostering development of the beautiful game in that country. Pienaar still has sights on Europe2 MaySteven Pienaar insists that qualifying for Europe — which, seeing as no extra Europa League place will be created if Chelsea win this season's competition, would mean finishing fifth — and not merely finishing above Liverpool remains Everton's highest priority. How Everton should set up to beat Liverpool [MEDIA]2 MayMatt Cheatham's prescription for a Blues victory over Liverpool this Sunday, starting with fielding the best team available! Everton's swashbuckling right-back Seamus Coleman making a case for the defence [MEDIA]2 MayThis season Seamus Coleman has been asked to defend as much as destroy and – operating as a right-back in place of the injured Tony Hibbert – was named the Blues’ Player of the Month for March. Three Reasons Why Leighton Baines Is Everton’s Player Of The Season [MEDIA]2 MayChances created... Defensive Actions... Duels Won! Under-21s Play-off at Goodison Park2 MayEverton Under-21s will grace the hallowed Goodison Park turf Tuesday (7 May 2013) when they face either Newcastle United or Bolton Wanderers in the end-of-season play-off. Supporters will be able to attend the 7pm kick-off, with ticket details to be announced shortly. Reid has a 'sneaky feeling'1 MayPeter Reid has a ‘sneaky feeling’ that Everton will end their miserable recent run across Stanley Park and record victory over Liverpool in Sunday's derby. Bundesliga move not main ambition for Everton boss David Moyes [MEDIA]2 MayDavid Moyes has distanced himself from a move to the Bundesliga: "I’ve always said that I wouldn’t have a problem managing abroad and would want that in time but it’s not my main ambition or something I feel has to be done." Jags, the new Captain of Everton2 MayPhil Jagielka will replace Phil Neville as Everton's club captain next season, David Moyes has confirmed. The England centre-half has deputised this season in the absence of Neville, who will leave the club when his contract is up this summer. The manager has taken an early decision to appoint Jagielka skipper. He told the club's official website: "If Phil Neville hasn't played, Jags has taken on the role – and he will do. How Neville Southall won the Player of the Year award in the 1984-85 season [MEDIA]1 MayThe Guardian takes a look back at how the Goodison legend was recognised for performances that helped Everton win the First Division title and Cup Winners' Cup Bic Vic puts Nigeria on hold1 MayVictor Anichebe is taking a break from international football with Nigeria so he can "manage his body" while his career takes off at Everton. The 25-year-old told BBC Sport that despite speculation that could return to the Super Eagles squad for June's World Cup qualifiers and Confederations Cup, for now he has removed himself from consideration for his country. "The best thing for me at the moment is to focus on club football," he says. Moyes hails Bundesliga model1 MayDavid Moyes has spoken again of his admiration for the Bundesliga, saying that the German league is benefiting from ownership rules, ticket prices and a youth development practices that differ significantly from the inequitable English Premier League model. |
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