Does it really matter? asks David Bowes
To spend big or not? ? asks Luq Yussef
A great question... answered by Steve Guy
John Holmes tackles "the next level"
Paul Atress hands out grades for the season
Alan Burnham writes his thoughts to the manager
Pat Beesley's e.mail from Warren Bradley
Self-confessed windbag, Jim Potter, gets in early
Peter Fearon's disturbing tale of Bill Kenwright's real objective
David Jones thinks Moyes is on the edge of potential greatness
Joe Wightman goes the game
Pete North's handy fold-out pocket guide
According to Anthony Evans
says Andrew Wightman
Dave Roberts contemplates the Kirkby vote
Steve Green's poignant note on Bally's funeral
Mike "Der Ball Ist Rund" Owen explains one of those 'things'...
We must demand better, says Tony Pickering
Lue Glover writes her season review with two games still to go
John Holmes questions those labeling half the squad as deadwood
Shaun Sparke isn't feeling too optimistic today...
Just count up our Internationals, says Paul Houghton
Michael Roberts goes off on an FM wankfest
Steve Guy reflects on Saturday's game
Tim Button revisits the Rooney saga following the Man United defeat
Chris Jones sees a thread running through it
Steven Smith meets his hero and isn't disappointed
Another tremendous set of memories, this from Rob Paterson
Some excellent memories for Peter Fearon
Ian Macdonald recalls the selling of Alan Ball
Kudos to Damien Waite for his fresh approach to this hackneyed topic.
Rob Williamson ghost-writes an letter to David Moyes, from Bill Kenwright...
The perennial question about "good football", answered by Alex Storm
Thomas Moore on the continuing education of Moyes the Manager
Nigel Gregson provides the definitive analysis of progress for Everton
As another Uefa Cup place opened up because of the United-Chelsea FA Cup Final match-up, Everton moved within spitting distance of European qualification with a last-gasp win over Charlton. A fantastic goal from James McFadden sealed it in injury time after Joleon Lescott's 81st-minute goal had been cancelled out by Darren Bent's strike a minute before the end of normal time. Despite Arteta's creative influence, Beattie's industry and Neville's leadership by example, the Blues struggled to make the breakthrough until a thrilling last quarter of an hour but another terrific win sets Moyes's boys up beautifully for the crucial last four games. Match report by Lyndon Lloyd
Robert Carney was not impressed with the Reebok experience
Kevin Sparke gets a shot in on the "style vs results" issue
A revealing statistical analysis by Jarod Avila.
A small novel from Nick Harrison
Moyes is Great II, from Glen Milb
Greg Dawson analyses Everton's midfield options
Kev Kendall on his favourite subject: The Colonel
Dean Critchley says he understands the attraction, but...
Rob Paterson naysays the naysayers
Jim Hourigan delivers an incisive analysis of the Villa game
An interesting appraisal, posted to BBC 606...
Kev Kendall ain't all that impressed with the skills of Phil Neville.
Tony Marsh is not just a little bit exasperated with the game plan!
Peete Stewart asks "What is the point?"... indeed! A searing analysis that will not be welcomed...
A stunning analysis from Pete North
The Hall of Fame dinner last Thursday night was a star-studded occasion dedicated to the memory of Brian Labone. In this amply illustrated report, Ian Macdonald does them all proud with his passionate and informative narrative that goes some way to capturing the spirit and the mood of another memorable evening clebrating the history of this great club.
Steve McBride lets Warren Bradley have it with both barrels!
Asks Derek Thomas...
Steve McBride, one of our mailbag contributors, was down at Goodison Park on Sunday for the opening of Heritage Week, and to see some of the treasures that make up the David France collection. Needless to say, he was very impressed, but heard concerns from the organizers about the limited demand for advance tickets to Wednesday's showpiece friendly between veterans of Everton and Barcelona.
Paul Columb has some fresh perspectives from Sitka, AK
Tony Marsh on the traditional matchday experience
Kevin Sparke can't make up his mind about the proposed ground move
Art Greeth has some anti-parochial thoughts...
Every few months, it seems, someone feels the need to take us to task about "negativity". This one is from Charlie Skinley; The Editor responds...
Quite the rant from Ray Mia!
Jim Hourigan with a stadium imperative
A bloke from Leeds tells Blues it doesn't matter...
...says Mark Welsh
A powerful comment from Max Levy
More stadium money logic from Steve McBride
Trevor Skempton responds to some of the responses
They've all got it in for me! says Steve Guy...
Trevor Skempton oultines a cunning plan...
Ray Said said it was going to happen...
Is there anything more to say?... Eileen Roberts says there is!
Thomas Moore's thoughts on the pervasive mood...
Jim Hourigan sees the stadium discussion as polarized and divisive.
Paul Tran sees discussion of our future home as a 'distraction'!?!
A mammoth assessment of Everton FC and her stature, from Steve Williams
Why aren't Everton among the top four? ponders Kevin Sparke... in the bath
Why would anyone buy a football club, asks Jim Ranch.
Eamonn Byrne asks what the new stadium is really expected to bring...
To Bill Kenwright, from Andy Lynch
Tom Hughes went along to the Shareholder Forum on Monday night at the People's Lounge at Goodison Park to hear what CEO Keith Wyness had to say to the shareholders on many topics - most notably the hot potato that is the proposed ground move outside the City boundary, to Kirkby. Interestingly, it was the first time that any official of the Club has admitted that redevelopment of Goodison Park *could* be possible. If only we'd the money and the will, no?
Mentalist analysis from Martin Roberts
A sensible, balanced discussion from Alex Quigley
Barry Cass debates the week's big question
Pithy quotes compiled by Steve Callaghan
Everton cannot punch above their weight season after season, says Steve McBride
Jim Hourigan's tactical analysis of the Spurs game
James McPherson says they both have to go!
Ecxcellent writing from Ed Bottomley: Name "the John Major of football"!!!
More than just word-association, by Andrew Bulmer
Matt Wiley, coming to grips with the utterly bizarre...
Lots of mailbag angst about last night. This from Alan Burnham.
... the Death Knell for EFC? asks Steve McBride
... if we move out of the City? Asks Jim Hourigan
Tom Hughes with more thoughts about you know what..
Ian Macdonald thinks Kirkby is the wrong location with this long and empassioned plea to Chairman Bill Kenwright.
The transport/dispersal arguement gets personal...
Sean Rothwell says "Yes" to a move to Kirkby
Nick Entwistle on moving to a new stadium
Tony Miller on the stadium and other local issues
Kevin O'Regan comes to Goodison... and the City of Culture
Historical recollections from Matt Traynor
Comment, laced with thinly disguised irony, from John Holmes.
Luq Yussef with more Qs than As...
Ged Dwyer sees a conspiracy behind that 'small club' jibe.
Steve Guy reckons a move to Kirkby might actually be a good thing
John Patrick McFarlane looks at the events of 6 February...
Nick Armitage wades in on the theme of the day...
A superb tribute from Alan Burnham
A word of appreciation from Mike Berry
The great man's grandson says thanks to Ian Macdonald.
Paul Trans sees an example to follow
The last word on this Habits nonsense from Stehen Guy
An honest enquiry from Andrew Lynch
We're doing fine, says Tom Griffiths
Phil Lupton's only reached No 2!
Jim Hourigan seeks an audience with our Supreme Leader...
Craig Heywood provides a compulsory creed for Blues fans
Brendan McLaughlin provides his assessment of our quality players
Chris Williams on lessons from the 'Prozone Clones'
A trainer's view from Tore Fredlund
Shaun Sparke (Kev's sibling) gives a different perspective
A superb history lesson from Rick Tarleton
Steve McBride provides the standard excuses for rubbish football
Kevin Sparke remembers...
Arsenal fan requesting feedback on The Emirates Stadium
This is a couple of years old but adds something unique to yesterday's centenary celebration
On 22 January 1907, the most remarkable of Everton Greats was born. William Ralph Dean, the greatest goalscorer the game has ever witnessed. Ian Macdonald from the Independent Blues looks back at the life of the Great Man in this touching tribute to a larger than life character, the man known the world over as, simply, "Dixie". Was he the greatest player ever to play football? We don't know but the record books confirm his legend with 60 league goals in one solitary season ? a proud achievement that will surely never be matched.
A fine piece on Dean at Football 365
Tony Marsh is proud of his personal heritage as an Evertonian
Kevin Sparke and his story of rat experiments...
Yes... Will Mitchell is Serious!
A view from Phil Hamer, in the Valleys...
Andrew Keatley says it's going to be slow and monotonous...
Stephen Hale pays a great tribute to Davie Weir
Tom Collie provides his assessment of what Everton is today
Kevin Latham asks why the more attractive alternative is not possible
Dan Coultas provides his assessment of the Everton roster
Paul Smith gives a player's perspective
Lue Glover has taken the tough decision to protest with her feet!
Richard Mansell gives brief views on each player
Jim Hourigan on Cahill's return
Will Hanrahan looks at what is needed for Everton to build on recent progress
David Bowes provides a considered and eloquent alternative view
Brian O'Regan sees the problem as Bill Kenwright
Yet another "know your place" piece ? this one from Kevin Jordan
Nick Wall thinks this barrage of stats will convice us Everton's Cup record under David Moyes isn't really all that bad...
It's League 2 youth level, says Alan Clarke
Art Greeth provides context for Sunday's disaster
Sam Fearon on the passing of an era when Everton were the great cup-fighting team.
Gavin Ramejkis on Sunday's disaster at Goodison
Liam Milsom offers his thoughts on David Moyes's "slightly above average" transfer record
Chris Platt is not too impressed with the latest survival target
Jim Hourigan was not impressed with Monday's showing. Gary Carter responds
Chris Platt has a theory about the need to freshen things up...
Neil Pearse has changed his mind about Moyes
David Moyes is wonderful, says Cian Long
Kevin Sparke delivers a lengthy treatise on the cunning psychology of modern myth-making, and applies his findings to the case of current perceptions regarding Everton striker Andrew Johnson, in realtion to perceptions of 'simulation' and the non-award of penalty kicks.
Ray Robinson sees the January Window differently than Moyes...
Rob Sachro assesses Moyes's buying record
Simon Birsey goes mental on the Opta stats
Goodison is not the place for a pie and a pint
Brendan Fox thinks Moyes will come good
Not a plea that will be adopted by player-hungry fans...
Paul Johnson asks some pertinent questions abouit the Kirkby option
Simon Birdsey wonders why Everton are so loath to do the obvious
Phil Lupton ponders the money that now feeds investment in the Premiership
Salvadore Allende(!) chimes in from Vi?a del Mar...
So sit tight and enjoy the ride... says David Randles
and the factors affecting same... from Keiran Fitzgerald.
Chris Owen is for moving on...
More thoughts on the subject, from John Steadman
Neil Pearse offers his insights on the War of Bradley's Jaw
For John McCabe, some things are worth keeping
Steve Guy sees a move as inevitable, so there's no point in fighting it!
Kevin Murphy cites the loss of future supporters from the City
Karl Masters urges patience support and positive thinking for David Moyes
Adam Bennett names and shames Liverpool City Council for the Kirkby debacle
David Cooper sees bad on the field, and good off...
Scott Edwards sees fundamental limitations in Moyes the Manager
Simon Birdsey sees lessons in the untimely demise of the Hammers manager.
Brian Baker analyses the 'Big Four'
Chicago's Phil Watson thinks GP can be redeveloped. BK says it can't. Period.
Guy McEvoy, who has provided us with many reports on Everton AGMs over the years, can't make it tonight, but he has some sound advice for those who are going.
Paul Tran new definition for the meek acceptance of mediocrity
One year on from "the best financial results in Everton's history", Gary Crumley summarizes the accounts for Everton FC Co Ltd for the financial year ending 31 May 2006. The Annual Report & Accounts will be presented to the Everton Shareholders at Monday's AGM, and no doubt a positive spin will be applied by Mr Wyness, whose massive renumeration package (?466k) has recieved a lot of attention. He has overseen a bottom-line swing of over ?34M, from a widely trumpeted ?23.5M profit in 2005 to a dismal ?10.8M loss in 2006. Does this confirm thoughts expressed by some that the Club has already been spending the ?28M windfall in TV rights money due next year?
Kevin Sparke outlines the future of media-driven footy. Response
Alex Wilson makes a reasoned plea for redeveloping Goodison Park.
A seasonal respite from reality, provided by John McFarlane
John McFarlane bemoans the marginalization of EFC.
Joe Wightman sees a silver lining to the injury cloud...
Peter Laing presents a somewhet Dickensian view of our lot in life.
Three points against West Ham continues the trend of turning last season's losses into this season's wins. Steve Flanagan's statistical comparison shows Everton nosing ahead of the curve with a differential of +8 points over the same games last season. If the trend continues, that could see us finish on 61 points ? which was enough to secure 4th place in 2005!
Jamie Armstrong thinks it's time to cash in on Beattie. Responses
Shaun Sparke has finally given up on Wayne Rooney
Luq Yussef questions the motives of the Everton Chairman
Frank Tomlins has no sympathy for them Mancs. Responses
Paul Traill has reached breaking poiint with Everton's star 'striker'
A lengthy discussion from Matt Traynor in Singapore
Peter Fearon does a nice scare-job on the costs and rewards of building a new stadium
A rant in defence of scousedom
Urban planning... or change for the sake of change?
Another viewpoint on the need to preserve our 'organic' connections
Will new fans choose to follow Everton in Kirkby? Steve Ferns has the answer
A painful history lesson from Shaun Sparke.
Peter Laing looks at a potential stadium role-model
Nick McCann on what it means for him. Response from Rob Heaton
Greg Dawson provides some design criteria
This Fans Comment article by Shaun Sparke ventures into the delicate area of women officials and 'political correctness'.
Craig Heywood and another installment on the Old Lady, Goodison
Nick Entwistle takes a sobering look at what is and isn't possible. Responses
Dave Lynch spends a moment reflecting on old glories...
Chris Jones on his Goodison memories
Fantastic piece of writing by Craig Heywood
Stephen Hale on bad refereeing. Response from Ged Simpson
This one from Stefan Tosev came in late...
Kieran Fitgerald asks about the buisness of EFC.
Where are Everton heading? Liam Reilly responds.
Ed Bottomly reflects on another defeat at Craven Cottage
Joe Woods sees the move to Kirkby as inevitable.
Advice from Gary Joyce on attaining new glory [2 Nov]
Come on, fear the noise, says Phil Lupton [2 Nov]
Steve Guy gives an 80s retro analysis of Everton 2006 [31 Oct]
A hommage 20 years in the making for Woo Kian Hoon of Malaysia. [PDF]
Or more correctly Wes Burgin, for this is all about him!
Philip Howard's moving tribute
Another 'vertically integrated' businessman speaks
More scaremongering from Ray Mia?
Peter Laing compares Everton and Arsenal
More discussion of Earl the Investor...
Rick Tarleton on structural factors constraining Beattie's contribution.
In this Feature piece, Jim Hourigan provides his personal evaluation of where Everton find themselves now ? riding high in the Premiership, as we all know, on the strength of an unbeaten run the like of which we have not seen in 20 long years... So we should all be happily rejoicing, right? Celebrating the replacement of "Wandering Walter" with the deft management skills of David Moyes, who has turned things around since those dark days and bought much-needed stability to the club. Read on...
Ed Bottomley enters "The Big House" to sample what he calls the ugly step-sister of "the Beautiful Game".
Neil Humphrey compares teams, players and progress...
Damian Killikelly bemoans the black-and-white assessments of David Moyes
Steve Guy provides an upbeat early season assessment
Kevin Gillen tells us about his weekend...
Dutch and Luq together... in perfect harmony!!!
Nick Entwistle's superb narrative, capturing all those unique emotions...
Kevin Sparke provides some debatable answers...
Peter Fearon wants more determination in those cup games. [link fixed]
With just two more pre-season games left for the first-team squad, Andy Lea takes a looks at what we have going forward, and how the team may come together into an effective unit that can challenge for a position among the top 8. And the prospect that surely one of Moyes's teams can finally pull something off by way of a decent cup run ? why, we might even win one!
A different and arresting retrospective from Ed Bottomley.
Peter Fearon investigates the pedigree of one James Beattie...
If not in July when can you be?
Paul Tran on the subject of supporting Good Football
Has the stand taken by David Moyes put Everton at risk in the diving stakes?
Was Marco really a flop at Goodison?
Peter Laing is feeling good about the approaching season.
Wayne Rooney: They said he would mature at United... Yeah, right!
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