News Archive –Apr

Jagielka looking for a result at Anfield

Everton Captain Phil Jagielka is all too aware that Everton have not won at Anfield since 1999, a poor record Moyes has been unable to end. He is looking for the squad to perform the way they have for most of the season and come away with a result.

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Cole vs Baines – Time to Make that Shift in England colours?

Is it about time that a permanent change was made in the right back pecking order at International level? Should the vastly improved Baines be the number one pick at left-back in all the key matches that England play in the near future?

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The Curious Case of the Missing Director

Neil Adderley examines the role – or glaring lack thereof – played by Everton director Robert Earl at Goodison Park.

Does anyone know where Robert Earl is? The businessman owns 23% of Everton Football Club yet rarely ventures to Goodison - why is this?

U21s goalless again but remain unbeaten

Everton's second string played out a third successive goalless draw against NextGen champions, Aston Villa, that means the Blues finish the regular season on a 15-game unbeaten run that stretches back to November.

''It's just another derby''

Leighton Baines asserts that "there's no added importance [to the Anfield derby] because it's at the end of the season" but with Everton chasing Europe and Liverpool hoping to pip the Blues to 6th, there is plenty riding on Sunday's game.

Baines makes PFA team of the year

Leighton Baines was named in the PFA Team of the Year last night, beating out his England teammate Ashley Cole for the second season running. Many thought that the Everton fullback should have been among the nominees for PFA Player of the Year which was picked up by Tottenham's Gareth Bale.

‘The Boy Has Got Skills’

Everton youngster Hallam Hope will be hoping that he’s done enough for a new contract at Everton this season. The Manchester-born striker signed a full-time scholarship with The Toffees having joined from Manchester City back in 2005.

Lundstram's Doncaster win League One

The League One title was won by Doncaster at Brentford this afternoon, with Everton's John Lundstram coming off after an hour and a yellow card, while his Blues Academy loan partner Jake Bidwell was on the sickening demise of the home side, who must go to the play-offs after missing a penalty.

Pienaar strike lifts Everton over Fulham

Everton beat Fulham at Goodison for the 20th league game in succession to keep their European hopes alive, although the narrow scoreline belied a dominant, if at times overly casual, display. Pienaar converted the only goal to finish one of a number of sublime moves the Blues put together while Emanuelson went close for the visitors and Fellaini bounced a late, side-foot shot over an open goal. Spurs' draw at Wigan keeps Everton within three points of the Europa League spot.

• Report: Pienaar Winner Keeps Everton In the Hunt
• Ken Buckley: From My Seat
• Everton Shade It In The Sunshine

Tiredness was mental, says Moyes

David Moyes was reluctant to accept the tiredness excuse being mooted for last week's poor performance at Sunderland but accepted it could be more mental than physical, as he confirmed his conviction that squad rotation was too much of a risk this season, and that 4th place was never going to happen.

Everton vs Fulham

Everton come into what is their penultimate home game of the 2012-13 season with much of the drama having been sucked out of their chase for Europe by their abject display at Sunderland last week. Gibson and Jagielka have outside chances of being involved but Moyes has an otherwise full complement from which to draw. KO is 3pm.

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The Premier League is a powerful force for good in society

Everton's Free School gets a glowing write-up in this piece that showcases non-football investment by the Premier League and asserts that football's unique appeal, combined with the often imaginative approach of club staff, has improved thousands of lives in real terms, rather than just for a few hours after a winning Saturday.

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Tim Cahill enjoying life at New York Red Bulls

Former Everton midfielder Tim Cahill says he "couldn't be happier" at the New York Red Bulls, and feels Major League Soccer "is progressing". Speaking to Football Focus, Cahill also reveals he is hoping to play for his country at the next World Cup, even though he will be 34-years-old when the tournament in Brazil comes around.

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Prentice's in-depth cash probe of the missing Everton millions.

In today's Echo, David Prentice identifies the missing millions that are lurking so close to Bill Kenwright, but seemingly just out of his grasp.

Moyes wants to keep Fellaini at Everton

David Moyes has stressed the importance of his attacking midfielder Marouane Fellaini, amid reports the Everton top-scorer could be heading for the exit door at the end of the season.

Everton U21s unbeaten again

Everton Under-21s extended their unbeaten run to 14 matches after being held to a goalless draw by Chelsea's U21s. Debuts were handed to several academy players including Russell Griffiths, Joe Williams and Ryan Ledson.

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David Moyes: We will miss 'influential' Phil Neville

"He has been really influential. He has been a great captain and a great player since he joined us eight years ago and will be missed," Moyes told Yahoo Sports. "He has been someone that I can rely on both on and off the pitch. I have got no doubt that he will go on to work in football and he is someone who we will miss."

Loan Blues go head to head

Everton loanees Jake Bidwell and John Lundstram will find themselves on opposite sides in a game with huge importance for the promotion picture in League One this weekend.

Spring Cleaning at the Academy

It appears that a number of the bright up-&-coming young starlets at the Everton Academy have been released in the annual culling of talent where only the best are retained.

Happy Birthday, David Moyes!

David Moyes celebrates his 50th birthday today, with his perfect present no doubt three points against Fulham on Saturday to sustain their Europa League bid. To honour David Moyes on reaching his half-century, The Daily Mail takes an entertaining look back at his Everton career in pictures. Happy Birthday, David!

Suarez misses derby with 10-match ban

Liverpool's Luis Suarez will miss the derby with Everton next month and a whole lot more games as the FA hand him a 10-match ban for biting Branislav Ivanovich at the weekend.

Blues hope Gibson is fit for Fulham

Everton hope they will have Darron Gibson declared fit enough to play against Fulham on Saturday. His persistent thigh problem caused him to limp off at half-time in the loss to Sunderland last weekend.

Fellaini claims 'tiredness' excuse

Everton's excuse for their poor performance at the Stadium of Light was apparently due to tiredness, accordingly to Marouane Fellaini, as it came so soon after their sterling efforts to win a point at The Emirates.

Everton U21s win Group One

Everton Under-21s won Group One of the FA Premier Under-21 League and sealed qualification to this season's final playoff phase with two games left after a 0-0 draw against Sunderland on Monday evening. Tony Hibbert made his third successive appearance for the Under-21s, while goalkeeper Jan Mucha played.

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Why Sunderland defeat will actually help Everton's bid to catch Chelsea and Spurs

I think it's a relief that Everton can finally forget all this Champions League talk and focus on their real goal this season – qualifying for Europe.

Daylon Claasen on trial

Everton are giving a trial this week to South African midfielder Daylon Claasen. The skilful 23-year-old is hoping to finally earn his breakthrough Premier League move by impressing David Moyes.

Moyes realigns hopes for season run-in

Though Everton's Champions League hopes were effectively dashed by their weak performance at the Stadium of Light yesterday coupled with results for their rivals not going the Blues' way, David Moyes maintains that his side can still grab fifth place.

Uproar over disgusting Suarez bite

Following the astounding incident at Anfield where Luis Suarez tried to take a bite out of Ivanovich's arm – and yet, incredibly, remained on the field to score an equaliser for Liverpool beyond the minimum 6 minutes of added time – the controversial striker has been charged with violent conduct and will be banned for the upcoming Merseyside derby on 5th May.

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What If... Heysel Had Never Happened?

The disaster saw English teams banned from competing in Europe for five years and after Everton had recently won the 1985 first division title, it could have been so different for the Toffees had 39 fans not lost their lives that fateful May day.

''We didn't play well enough'' — Moyes

David Moyes admitted his team did not play well enough in the defeat at Sunderland, and that the dream of Champions League football next season may now be over, with substitutions required today to cover for injuries.

Baines the culprit as Blues fizzle out

Everton took the early sting out of a rampant Sunderland in the first half through a disciplined and competent holding game until right before the break, when a shocking Baines giveaway let Sessegnon in to score. Jelavic replaced the ineffective (injured?) Gibson but the second half was a dismal affair with no decent effort on goal that ends any dreams of 4th place.

Sunderland vs Everton

With their European propsects diminished somewhat by the draw at Arsenal on Tuesday, Everton's latest "cup final" with respect to unlikely Champions League qualification takes place at the Stadium of Light this weekend. Osman is a doubt so the Blues could be unchanged, with Barkley perhaps keeping his place in the starting XI. KO is 3pm.

Under-18s draw at Southampton

Everton Under-18s pulled off a 2-2 draw at Southampton on Saturday, with goals from George Waring and Curtis Langton as they search for a play-off place at the end of the season.

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Everton’s European Chances Hurt by Near Record Number of Draws

The optimism around Goodison Park is slowly fading as the season comes to a close. And it is not because the side are flopping. In fact, if Everton eventually miss out on continental competition it will be mostly due to one key statistic: draws.

Southall calls for club to be sold

Neville Southall has spoken out about the need for Bill Kenwright to bring someone in to sell the club at the right price and to the right people, for it to move forward.

Youngsters beat Man Utd U18s 3-0

Everton Under-18s recorded another impressive away victory by beating Manchester United U18s 3-0 on Wednesday. The young Blues stunned the Red Devils at Carrington with goals from Ryan Ledson, George Waring and Callum Dyson.

Baines: Better backing would have helped Champions League push

Leighton Baines has acknowledged that Everton remain the outsiders for a Champions League place, largely because David Moyes did not have the funds to bolster his squad in January, but insists the Blues will keep pushing their rivals all the way.

Baines believes Barkley has a big future

Leighton Baines says that he believes Ross Barkley will a "top player" for Everton after the promising young midfielder grew his reputation further with an impressive start for the Blues at Arsenal on Tuesday. The 19 year-old showed poise and an eye for goal in the goalless draw and strengthened his case for greater first-team involvement in the run-in.

• Barkley not ready for regular starts – Moyes
• Maybe Warnock did Everton a favour...

That's tackling – northern style...

David Moyes denied his players were overly physical and hailed the battling performance from his players at Arsenal. He said: “Do you mean when we were a little bit rough with the tackling? Up north we do that quite often. That’s actually allowed in football."

Water spray spat 'a minor skirmish'

The FA will not be taking retrospective action over last night's altercation between Arsenal and Everton players in the tunnel at The Emirates Stadium as the players left the field for half time.

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Wenger: Everton tackles went 'over the edge'

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has claimed Everton went "over the edge" in their physicality during Tuesday night's 0-0 draw at the Emirates - but has pointed the finger of blame squarely at the referee.

Stirring stalemate at The Emirates

Everton and Arsenal battled to a spirited but goalless draw at the Emirates with neither side able to find the killer touch to win a vital clash in the race for Europe. Pienaar and Giroud had the best chances in a niggly first half, Barkley curling a beauty inches wide mid-way through the second. Arsenal finished the stronger but, led by Jagielka and epitomised by Coleman, superb defending by the Blues kept the Gunners at bay. A point apiece that helps neither side but keeps the Blues' European hopes alive.

• Report: Honours Even in Emirates Battle
• Players Ratings from Sam Hoare

Hibbert in line for Sunderland return

Tony Hibbert could be in contention for a return to the senior squad that travels to the Stadium of Light on Saturday after coming through the full 90 mins of Everton U21s' table-topping victory over Middlesbrough yesterday.

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Everton set to make top four charge?

Everton will face off against an in-form Arsenal team on Tuesday night and the outcome will play a big role in both sides’ chances in their bid for Champions League football: Everton could close the gap on top four rivals with a victory.

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Moyes is making this brilliant Everton side better with every passing season

Martin Keown says this is the best squad David Moyes has had at the club. The Scot has added a gem of a player each season and polished it and his signings have been very astute.

Moyes has moulded his side — it’s his project. It would be difficult for him to leave because these are exciting times. When you sign players for a few years, you want to see them develop. If he left, he’d be picking up someone else’s mess and leaving his project behind.

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Arteta: I was right to leave Everton

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta believes his ability to hold down a regular first-team spot at Emirates Stadium proves he was right to leave Everton in 2011.

Arsenal vs Everton

With six games to go and mileage still remaining in their quest for Europe, Everton face a massive game against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium this evening. Assuming no injuries came out of the win over QPR on Saturday, Moyes is likely to field an unchanged line-up for a match that, should they win, would put the Blues within a point of third place. KO is 7:45pm.

Kenwright delivers poignant Anfield speech

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright gave a heartfelt speech at Anfield today as part of the Memorial Service for the 24th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.

Gibson will need an op this summer

Darron Gibson is likely to need a summer operation to rectify a thigh problem, David Moyes has revealed. "He has got a bit of a problem at the top of his thigh which I think will need some form of operation at the end of the season."

Hibbert helps U21s win again

Tony Hibbert made another big step to full recovery after his long absence this season with a calf injury, helping the Everton U21 side to a an impressive 2-1 win at Middlesbrough, who took the lead early in the first half. Matt Kennedy equalized before Apostolos Vellios fired them ahead from the penalty spot in the second half.

Hillsborough monument acknowledges Blue brethren

A monument commemorating the 96 fans who lost their lives in the Hillsborough disaster 24 years ago today has been unveiled in Liverpool as the City once again comes together as one in shared remembrance.

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Everton boss David Moyes is told he would be 'perfect' to manage Schalke

Everton boss David Moyes was told last night: “You’d be perfect to manage Schalke”, according to the Sunday People. The recommendation comes from the former Nottingham Forest and Arsenal winger Tony Woodcock, a highly respected figure in German football after his spell at Cologne.

Moyes's fears allayed by good result

David Moyes's fears were allayed by a good result against Queens Park Rangers at Goodison park today: "I was a little worried about it. QPR are desperate for the points for different reasons to us, but overall I thought we did a professional job."

Everton U18s 5 - 1 Crystal Palace U18s

Everton Under-18s bounced back from their FA Youth Cup exit with an impressive 5-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday. George Waring (2), Harry Charsley, Jonjoe Kenny and Courtney Duffus were the goalscorers.

Three points. Clean sheet. Job Done.

Everton cruised to a comfortable win over a QPR side seemingly doomed to relegation thanks to a goal in each half. Gibson broke the deadlock 5 minutes before the break when his deflected drive bounced past Julio Cesar and that was followed after the break by constant Everton pressure that finally saw Anichebe steer Distin's header home from a Baines corner.

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All We Are Saying...

The Blue Union reveal that talks have taken place with the Liverpool Echo which, they hope, will see the local press dig a little deeper into the behind-the-scenes affairs at Goodison Park.

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OA Performance Preview: Everton v QPR

OnsideAnalysis preview QPR's visit to Goodison Park this weekend

Moyes acknowledges challenge facing Everton's ageing squad

David Moyes has admitted that Everton are facing "a big rebuilding job" to remain competitive at the top end of the Premier League season as some of their established players reach the end of their top-flight careers.

Jagielka will succeed Neville as skipper

David Moyes indicated today that Phil Jagielka will be named Everton's Club Captain when Phil Neville leaves this summer.

Everton vs Queens Park Rangers

Everton's quest for Europe shifts back to Goodison Park and the visit of a QPR side staring relegation back to the Championship square in the face. Fellaini and Pienaar are back from suspension and Hibbert could return to the squad after coming through 65 minutes for the U21s earlier this week. KO is 3pm on Saturday.

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Premier League 'financial fair play' rules approved

Financial controls will be brought in to Premier League clubs from next season after opposition to the spending restraints fizzled out.

WSAG goes digital-only

The publishers of When Skies Are Grey, the 25-year-old Everton fanzine, have announced that they will be moving to a digital-only model after the next issue, No 175.

Hawk-Eye selected by Premier League

The Premier League have announced that they will pilot goal-line technology from Hawk-Eye at all 20 top-flight stadia next season.

Mirallas needs to play through pain

Despite the wonderful goal scoring prowess demonstrated by Kevin Mirallas in the last few games, David Moyes sounds a little frustrated that the Belgian hasn't been showing the physical and mental strength to play through the pain of niggling injuries and last the full 90 minutes for Everton.

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Is Moyes Being Linked With Schalke 04 Move Really That Crazy?

Everton manager David Moyes has emerged as the number one target to take over at Bundesliga side Schalke, or so The Daily Mail might have us believe. Moyes has always been on the German side’s radar but was expected to be passed over in favour of Eintracht Frankfurt boss Armin Veh. With Veh signing a new deal with Frankfurt last week though, the Scotsman has now jumped to the top of the queue.

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Could this Porto coach replace David Moyes at Everton?

With David Moyes yet to sign a new contract with Everton, reports suggest the club are looking to Portugal for a possible replacement.

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It’s time for Moyes and Everton to say goodbye

For the betterment of both the club and his career, Moyes should now pack up his bags and seek pastures anew. And, with clubs like Schalke and Chelsea looking for managers, he will most certainly have his pick of clubs at the end of the season.

Anfield derby moved to Sunday 5th May

Everton's visit to Anfield to face Liverpool will now take place on Sunday 5th May, with a 1:30pm kick off.

Jelavic to weigh up Everton future?

Nikica Jelavic will consider his Everton future at the end of the season according to a report in the Daily Post. The Croatian has struggled to match his explosive scoring form of last year and recently lost his starting role in David Moyes's first team.

Neville to leave in the Summer

Phil Neville will leave Goodison Park at the end of the season. The 36-year-old's current deal runs out in June 2013 and, while he will not be extending it, he is not retiring: "I want to continue to play at the top level as long as I can, and will be weighing up my options before making a decision on my next move," he said.

• Hinchcliffe: Neville 'fantastic' for Everton
• Kilbane hails 'true captain' Neville
• Man of Modest Gifts (Daily Mail)

Anichebe: Moyes can be a 'nightmare'

Victor Anichebe admits David Moyes is sometimes a "nightmare" to work with, but he insists the Scot is still capable of leading Everton into the Champions League.

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Champions League qualification still within Everton's reach insists Phil Jagielka

Phil Jagielka insists Everton's Champions League hopes remain alive despite coming away with just one point from their match against Tottenham yesterday.

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Forget Messi and Ronaldo, it's Premier League defender Baines who creates more chances than anyone in Europe

Of the top 10 opportunity forgers in Europe, four ply their trade on these shores with Everton's Leighton Baines sitting proudly top of the chance charts with a staggering 97 goalscoring opportunities created this season.

Bidwell staying on for another month

Jake Bidwell's month-to-month loan deal at Brentford has been extended again as they seek promotion to the Championship.

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If We Played For The Full 90, We'd Be Second

If only games were 85 minutes long. If that were the case then Everton could well be second now. It seems we have an inability to concentrate for the full 90 and all too often the team seems to concede as full-time is drawing near.

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Are Everton’s Champions League hopes now finished?

Everton boss David Moyes still thinks his side have a chance of finishing in the Champions League positions this season. The Scot told Sky Sports: “I don’t know if a point does a great deal for us. If we’d won we’d have been right in it.

Hibbert returns for second string

Tony Hibbert returned to action for the first time this year when he played 65 minutes for Everton U21s this evening in their game against Fulham at Southport. The Blues' second string were pegged back by the Londoners in a 1-1 draw. Shane Duffy scored for Everton with a header off a Luke Garbutt free kick and almost struck a winner but his shot thumped off the crossbar.

Late leveller denies Blues priceless win

Everton came within three minutes of grabbing a pricless victory at White Hart Lane but a stubborn rearguard stand finally buckled when Adebayor's shot came back off the post and Sigurdsson slotted home the rebound. The Blues had recovered impressively from going behind after just 33 seconds, Jagielka heading home a 15th-minute equaliser and Mirallas scoring another superb solo effort, but couldn't hold on as Spurs pressed, or snatch it when Lloris denied Anichebe in the dying stages.

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Spurs today will face Europe’s most creative player

Sunday sees Everton travel to White Hart Lane to face Tottenham. The game looks set to be an interesting one with serious implications at the top of the table. Spurs currently sit in third place on 57 points, with Everton six points behind on 51... The Toffees will be heavily reliant on Leighton Baines, the rampaging full-back has created more goalscoring opportunities than any other player in Europe this season.

Osman is our Steven Gerrard

According to the Daily Star, David Moyes has hailed unsung Goodison hero Leon Osman as Everton’s Steven Gerrard. And he insists there will always be a place for the workaholic midfielder as long as he is in charge at Goodison.

Heitinga praised for his mental strength

David Moyes has heaped praise on John Heitinga after the Dutchman's return to form and a regular starting spot. Heitinga has been at the heart of Everton's defence for recent victories over Manchester City and Stoke, both achieved without conceding, just two months after being dropped following some inept displays at the back.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton

Everton's season moves into its crucial phase as they travel down to the Capital for the first of four difficult away games that will surely be definitive in their quest for European qualification. Fellaini and Pienaar are suspended and Mirallas is a worry with a groin strain ahead of the contest at White Hart Lane, which kicks off on Sunday afternoon at 2:05 pm.

• Live Matchday Forum

Youngsters humbled by rampant Canaries

Everton's youngsters bowed out of the FA Youth Cup at the quarter final stage with a 4-2 defeat to Norwich City at Goodison Park. A hat-trick by Carlton Morris had the young Canaries up 3-1 when Ibou Touray was sent off but while Chris Long popped up with a second to keep the Blues' hopes alive, Jacob Murphy fired home the killer fourth.

• Sheedy proud despite exit

Mirallas has struggled with PL intensity

David Moyes believes Kevin Mirallas has struggled with the intensity of the Premier League this season. The Belgian is a doubt for Everton's clash with Tottenham on Sunday after suffering a groin strain during last weekend's win over Stoke, when his individual effort proved the difference.

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Coming month could see David Moyes's doubters silenced

David Moyes, infamously, is still seeking his first trophy as a manager. And his critics never miss an opportunity to point out that his sides have come up short in ‘almost’ every truly big clash they have faced. But next month will hand David Moyes the opportunity to challenge the nay-sayers, silence the doubters and prove his team can win matches that matter.

David Moyes — Manager of the Month

Everton boss David Moyes has been named Barclays Manager of the Month for March. The 49-year-old led the Toffees to three successive wins during the month to maintain their challenge for a top-four finish.

Everton v Norwich City

Everton Under-18s take on Norwich City's youth team in a big quarter-final clash that will take place at Goodison Park on Friday evening. Coach Kevin Sheedy has been putting his young charges through their paces as they prepare for the crunch tie in pursuit of a trophy last won by Everton back in 1998. Sheedy has a full-strength squad to select from including players such as Matthew Kennedy, who has also played for Alan Stubbs’s Under-21s as well as appearing on the bench for David Moyes’s first team this season. Kick-Off is at 7 pm.

• Sheedy Up For The Cup
• Everton's progress in the FA Youth Cup
• Live Matchday Forum

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End Nears for Everton's Older Generation

Everton's average squad age this season stands at 27, on par with the Premier League's current top three - Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham - and a year younger than Chelsea. Their spine is currently occupied by players who have become mainstays despite their advancing seniority.

Everton need at least 9 more points

David Moyes tells Gregg O'Keefe Everton need at least another nine points to have any chance of getting close to a European qualifying place by the end of the season — and won't be able to benefit from a Spring Break.

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SOS1878 reveal survey results

Everton fan site, SOS1878.co.uk, have published the results of their survey of supporters regarding the ownership and future of the Club, with 90% of the 3,000 respondents indicating that they "worry about the long-term future of Everton Football Club."

As a Blue Union member, SOS1878.co.uk make no pretence as to their impartiality to the Bill Kenwright Board and it's reasonable to assume that, as such, their Web and social media following would feature a sizeable contingent of like-minded fans. Nevertheless, the findings of the survey reveal an undercurrent of concern among the respondents.

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Everton must shed inferiority complex in upcoming away games

Whisper it quietly, but Everton are finding their form at the opportune moment. Home games against Reading, Manchester City and Stoke have returned three consecutive Premier League wins for the first time since January 2010. Enhancing their already exemplary home form, Everton have gained 33 points at Goodison Park with only Manchester United (42) and their aforementioned city rivals (36) gaining more points at home.

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Is Everton the best place for David Moyes?

David Moyes should think carefully when considering his future at the end of the season. If Moyes’s ambition is to move to a bigger club, there is nowhere in the Premier League for him to go at present. Moyes has grown to be extremely well respected and favoured at Everton, and that is not something to throw away lightly.

Jagielka to play on while ankle heals

Phil Jagielka says he is prepared to play on with pain-killing injections while his ankle injury heals in order to help Everton through the final leg of the season.

Everton still aiming for Champions League

Phil Jagielka would like to think Everton will still be there or thereabouts in terms of Champions League places come the end of the season.

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Why David Moyes should just admit he's staying at Everton

David Anderson thinks it's time Moyes nailed his colours to the mast. Reading between the lines of his post-match quotes after Everton's win over Stoke, he clearly wants to stay at Goodison Park.

He could use the announcement that he is staying to give their run-in one final push if he made it over the next week or two. That would be smart management. But I would not understand his thinking if he left the issue hanging in the air, causing nothing but uncertainty at Goodison, until the summer.