Oct 31 - Campbell injury doubt  Duncan Ferguson may be set for a recall to the starting line-up as Kevin Campbell is still suffering from the injury that caused his substitution against Newcastle.  

Oct 30 - Simo in for Debut?  The Daily Post is talking up Steve Simonsen – who they still think was Britain's most expensive goalkeeper, despite only about £500k changing hands at the time – for his baptism in the Premiership after Paul Gerrard incurred the implacable wrath of Walter Smith.

Oct 29 - Reserves lose at Leeds  Everton Reserves lost out to Leeds United and a headed goal from their new signing Seth Johnson in the FA Premiere Reserves League (Northern Section).  Report from Steve Milne

Oct 29 - Nostalgia Time  The Independent's resident Evertonian, Brian Viner, turns 40 and casts his mind back to 1971...

Oct 28 - Gazza for Coach? Over at The Telegraph, Patrick Barclay looks at the likelihood that Gazza could transition into coaching when his playing days finally end.

Oct 28: SuperKev on Walter the Saviour  The Official Website has wheeled out team captain Kevin Campbell to talk up the fine reputation of Walter Smith, insisting that he is amazed the cannie Scot stayed with Everton and prevented the drop down to the Nationwide at the end of last season, what with all those injuries, etc, etc. 

Oct 27 - Idan's Israel fail to qualify  Idan Tal's Israel team fail to reach the World Cup qualifying play-offs after being held 1-1 by Austria.

Oct 27 - Xavier in hospital  After sickening accidental head-butt from his own goalie that lead to Newcastle's first goal, Xavier was knocked unconscious and taken to hospital for observation.  He now misses a mandatory three weeks of matches.

Oct 27:  Everton 1 - 3 Newcastle Utd  After going into the break a goal down – Paul Gerrard gifting a goal to Newcastle when he took out Abel Xavier leaving Craig Bellamy to slot into the empty net – more pathetic defending in the second half consigned the Blues to another defeat.  Nolberto Solano fired in a second on 47 minutes.  David Weir powered home 2 mins later to set up the fight-back but missed chances - Tomasz Radzinski the chief culprit - meant that Smith's men - the better side overall - failed to make amends and Acuna rubbed salt into the wounds with a late third.   BBC Audio Report from Stuart Hall 
Match reports from Rob Burns and Matt Fearon

Oct 27 - ToffeeWeb Forum  BraveNet have shut down while they move to a new location, so we have had to relocate the ToffeeWeb Forum again.  Please bear with us and bookmark this link. 

Oct 26:  Still Talking Blue  The long-awaited sequel is here!  Author Becky Tallentire is taking orders for signed copies of her second collection of hard-hitting personal interviews with 15 of Everton's heroes that spans the last 50 years of success and failure on the pitch for the Royal Blues.  The book costs £14.99 (plus p&p: UK - £2; Europe - £3; USA - £5; Australia £6).  Order yours now!  Enjoy some special excerpts from Becky's new masterpiece!

Oct 26:  Clubs need Stability  The BBC's ex-Echo journalist, Phil McNulty draws out Walter Smith on the recent rash of managerial sackings at various football clubs, with the Everton manager emphasizing the need for stability rather than knee-jerk reactions to poor performances on the field of play.  

Oct 26 - Is Paulo di Canio about to sign for Everton?  It would be nice, but you never can trust these unsubstantiated rumours...

Oct 25 - Funeral for Jim King  A great turnout of Evertonians past and present attended the funeral of Jimmy King, a leading figure in Everton's Official Supporters Club for over 20 years, who died suddenly at the age of 70.  

Oct 25 - Radz for Canada  The Daily Post is talking up Radzinski's case for a return to the International Soccer scene with powerhouse team Canada... who have already failed to qualify for the World Cup.

Oct 24:  The leaving of Goodison  Helen Carter writes for The Guardian about the potential socioeconomic impact that Everton leaving Goodison Park could have on the predominantly working-class community of Walton.

Oct 24 - Barry Horne speaks for PFA  Over at the BBC Website, PFA Chairman Barry Horne answers questions from the fans about the threatened players strike in response to the Premier League's unilateral reduction in the percentage of TV income that goes to the players group in lieu of TV appearance fees.

Oct 23: - Colm is for turning  Many months ago, Colm Kavanagh was one of the earliest to suggest in his 40th ToffeeWeb column that Walter Smith was not up to the task of managing Everton.  He hasn't quite admitted the need to eat his words just yet, but the signs of rapprochement are being kindled in his latest comment piece where he considers "The Devil You know..."

Oct 23 - Reserves beat Blackburn  A strong Everton Reserves beat Blackburn 3 - 0 with rotating members of of the first-team squad getting a game – except Pembridge, who is already ruled out of the Newcastle match.  Full line-up and report from Steve Milne

Oct 22 - Goalmakers  A new feature at ToffeeWeb will help you keep track of the players who are making the final touches that lead to goals for Everton.  Mark Pembridge and Gary Naysmith are the leading providers with three each so far.  Kevin Campbell can also claim three penalty-winning moves. 

Oct 22 - Gravesen Impresses  The Daily Mail, aka ESPN Soccernet, are recycling some old Gravesen/Tyson tales in the light of Mad Dog's inspiring performance on Saturday.

Oct 21 - Prosinecki linked again  Sunday is the day for wild rumours... today its a reappearance of the links to Robert Prosinecki, who has been very impressive for Portsmouth.

Oct 20 - Get yer chequebook out!  If there is any money to spend on players, ToffeeWeb's visitors say emphatically that Everton should at least invest in a classy midfielder.  Belated September Poll Result

Oct 20: Everton 3 - 2 Aston Villa  After a nervous start, a strong Everton team took the game to Villa, with Watson scoring a great close-range header after 30 mins.  In the second half, Radzinski and then Gravesen scored in the space of a few minutes, and Goodison Park went nuts!  But a quick reply from Hadji, and a strong finish from Villa – with a last-minute goal from Peter Schmeichel! – had Evertonians in fear and trepidation until the final whistle... New Report from Julian Cashen

Oct 20 - Mad Dog says Madsen  Some websites are reporting that Tommy Gravesen is pushing for Everton to sign his Danish teammate, Brondby's highly-rated striker Peter Madsen... Doh!  Now everybody knows!  

Oct 19 - Quiz Nite at Goodison  Shape up and line up in teams of four for the next fun-filled Everton Quiz Nite on Friday 19th October at 7.30pm in the Legends Lounge, Park End at Goodison Park.  £1 a head on the door.  Prizes & signed memorabilia.  Over 100 turned up last time so don't miss out!

Oct 19 - Fan club leader dies  Jimmy King, a leading figure in Everton's Official Supporters Club for over 20 years, has died suddenly at the age of 70.  He worked tirelessly to promote the interests of Everton fans and was one of the Fans Focus representatives.

Oct 18 - Elleray the Idiot  The FA will not penalize Mauriccio Tarrico for the horrendous tackle that put Thomas Gravesen out of action for 6 weeks because David Elleray now says he saw nothing wrong with it!!!  And it takes TWO MONTHS to figure this out???  This, the precious disciplinary system that fines Everton thousands for picking up too many stupid yellow cards – from their referees!!!

Oct 17 - Swedish link  TeamTalk suggest that Everton have been in contact with Helsinborg about defender Christoffer Andersson, citing the need to replace Michael Ball.  No matter that Everton have an abundance of defenders, not to mention Naysmith and Pistone in the wing-back spot...

Oct 17:  Viewpoint: More Villans than heroes  Everton have a lousy record against Villa in the Premiership, their last win coming 6 years ago.  Walter Smith has managed just two goalless draws in the way of points in his time as Goodison boss, but can his class of 2001-02 lay to rest the club's Villa bogey on Saturday?

Oct 17 - Reserves lose at Boro  A mainly young Everton Reserves team with limited experience traveled to Middlesbrough where they suffered their first defeat of the season.  We have half a match report from Steve Milne.

Oct 16 - Gemmill's slow recovery  Scott Gemmill is still suffering from an injured back and is unlikely to play for the Reserves on Wednesday, although Gazza is expected to get another run out.

Oct 15 - Joe-Max says his piece  Joe-Max Moore has expressed his annoyance at the speculation that some newspapers and websites carried at the weekend, suggesting he was unsettled at Goodison.  On the Club website, he confirms his commitment to Everton.  

Oct 14 - Davey Jones: stay or move?  Wolves fans deduce the probable from the possible as they ponder whether they will soon be seeing their manager David Jones heading for Goodison Park.  Also, read this article about Dave Jones in The Observer.

Oct 13:  Ipswich Town 0 - 0 Everton  Walter Smith opted for a bizarre 5-2-3 formation with Dunc, Radz and SuperKev up front!  But the plan backfired as Campbell missed numerous golden chances.  Neither side could break the deadlock.  Read a new report from Paul Collyer.

Oct 12 - Moore has itchy feet?  Some sources, including The Echo, see fit to claim that Joe-Max Moore would likely welcome a move away from Goodison after the loss of his early goal-scoring form has led Smith to largely ignore him in team selections.  Moore, however, says it is nonsense, and he will play out his contract.

Oct 11 - Player of the Month - September  The winner of this month's ToffeeWeb POTM poll - voted by you - would also be prime candidate for "most improved Everton player" on last season. He's also excelling at international level. Click for more.

Oct 11 - Kings Dock reality check  At the From the Terrace website, Phil Pellow casts a worrying eye over the latest rumblings about the Kings Dock project, which may yet turn out to be the pathway that ultimately leads to... Ground Sharing!!!!

Oct 11 - Tony Grant moves on  Another ex-Blue who was destined to be a great star has moved on from Manchester City to Burnley, now that he no longer has the protection Joe Royle – one of the few who believed he could one day make the grade.

Oct 10 - Ball gets Rangers debut Two months into his new career at Rangers, Michael Ball finally gets a full debut in last night's 3-0 CIS Cup win over Airdrie.  Ball's new start has been dogged by a knee injury.

Oct 9 - Here comes Sun Jihai  If Teamtalk is to be believed, Everton are interested in signing Chinese International from his club, Dalian Shide.  Rochdale's Kevin Townson is also being looked at...

Oct 9:  Jevons' last-minute Kop-killer  We don't usually give a monkey's about Liverpool, but this story of an ex-Blue's cup-killing exploits makes very nice reading: Grimsby stun Liverpool "An extra-time strike from Phil Jevons knocks holders Liverpool out of the Worthington Cup."  

Oct 9 - Nearly all fit  Walter Smith is almost close to having a fully fit squad, with Ferguson and Gemmill recovering, but Gazza is still doubtful for the weekend trip to Portman Road.  

Oct 8 - Smith  denies Scots link  Walter Smith has firmly denied weekend suggestions that he may be tempted to take on the job of Scottish team manager now that Craig Brown has finally gone. He also denied rumours of a return to Ibrox.

Oct 8 - Everton's Youth Cup winning captain Mick O'Brien has been released on a free transfer by Torquay and has joined Chester City. 

Oct 7:  Go Joe-Max!  Joe-Max Moore, who hasn't scored a goal for Everton in nearly two seasons, became a US hero today as he scored both goals (one a penalty) that gave the USA the win they needed to put them into the World Cup Finals yet again, despite a rather poor performance.

Oct 6 - Tommy the Tank  Tommy Gravesen inspired Denmark to steam all over Iceland, scoring two goals in a 6-0 win that sends the Danes to Korea/Japan for the World Cup Finals.  Also, Mark Pembridge was impressive in a rare Welsh win over Belarus.

Oct 6:  Weir scores for Scotland  On a day of emotional lows and highs for England, who scrapped through to the World Cup Finals with a last-minute Beckham free-kick, David Weir stepped up to head the winner for Scotland in a 2-1 win over Latvia.  His first goal for his country in his 30th full international.

Oct 6 - Youth Teams Beaten  The mighty forces of Crewe Alexandra's youth teams have humbled Everton's youngsters at home, the Under-17s losing 0-1 and the Under-19s crashing to a 2-4 defeat.

Oct 5 - Echo Money Tales  The Liverpool Echo finally catches up with the news about the failed media deal, and figures out that the cash from the Jeffers and Ball deals is coming in on the drip.  In a third piece, Mark Thomas puts this  together in the context of Kings Dock.  And then he dreams about 2005.  Why this sudden plethora of financial stories???

Oct 5 - Cadamarteri interest  Both his hometown club of Bradford City and Stoke City have reportedly shown an interest in Danny Cadamarteri whose Everton days are over following his recent brush with the law.

Oct 4: - Behind closed doors  An Everton XI drew 1-1 with Preston in a private training game at Bellefield today.  Team: Gerrard (45' Simonsen), Hibbert, Xavier, Stubbs, Unsworth, Pistone, Cleland, McLeod, Radzinski, Campbell, Clarke.  Campbell equalised Preston's earlier strike.  Radzinski hit the post.  Watson, Gazza and Dunc were in attendance but did not play any part.

Oct 4 - Naysmith carrying injury  TeamTalk report that Gary Naysmith may not be fit enough to play for Scotland at the weekend, after picking up a knock in the 5-0 blitz of West Ham

Oct 3 - Mixed bag of stats  Everton are among the highest scorers in the Premiership at the moment (shades of 1999-00), but old habits persist; namely a poor record in the first 45 minutes of matches and against the top half of the table. Check out some early season stats. 

Oct 3 - Gazza to miss just one game  Gazza is expected to be fit for the visit of Aston Villa in a couple of weeks after sustaining minor knee ligament damage early on against West Ham. 

Oct 2:  Rhino has the hump  The Daily Post were claiming that David Unsworth is not a happy camper despite scoring a nice goal for Everton Reserves on Monday night.  Squad rotation is one thing, but being made the scapegoat for Everton's earlier run of defeats might be a bit unfair.  Rhino now vows to fight for his place.

Oct 2 - Player of the Month : Vote for who you think was Everton's best player during the mixed month of September.

Oct 1 - Reserves draw again  Everton Reserves traveled to a rampant Newcastle (current Reserve League leaders) and were held to a fourth successive 1-1 draw, with David Unsworth (dropped from Saturday's big win) scoring the goal. Read this report by Steve Milne.  

Oct 1:  Viewpoint: Rounding another corner  The 5-0 humiliation of West Ham was a fantastic way for Walter Smith and Everton to answer their critics, but they will have to deviate from history if they are to prove that the manager has what it takes to turn the corner permanently and keep the Blues in the top half.  Previously under Walter, big wins have been followed by depressing form.