Gareth Barry and Graeme Sharp paid a visit to a local school in St Helens today to talk to students about how their ambitions as youngsters helped shape their careers.
Evertonians only have a few days left to apply to join the Club's official Fans' Forum. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 6 November at 8pm. Visit evertonfc.com/fansforumapplication for more information.
Yeovil Town have extended the loan deal of Everton defender Shane Duffy by a further month. The 21-year-old Republic of Ireland Under-21 international joined the Championship club on loan in September.
Everton stars Romelu Lukaku and Toni Duggan have backed the latest Kick It Out campaign by becoming Next 20 ambassadors.
Roberto Martinez says that his decision to substitute Ross Barkley against Aston Villa was a football decision and was not related to the need to give the 19 year-old a rest. Barkley came off after an hour of the Blues' 2-0 win having crashed a shot off the crossbar in the first half and made way for eventual match-winner, Leon Osman.
Supporters travelling north by train for Sunday's visit of Tottenham Hotspur should be aware of planned engineering works in the area.
Gareth Barry has been credited with Everton's opener in the 2-1 victory over Hull City after he cleverly clipped Kevin Mirallas's shot from outside the box to redirect it in off the inside of Allan McGregor's near post.
Luke O'Farrell adds his voice to the growing criticism of Everton's official partnership with online ticket exchange, StubHub.
Asked about how well Everton are performing at the moment, Leon Osman noted this was the second season they had got off to a good start, and that, although the players have learned a lot under the new manager, there’s still a lot for them to learn about new ways to play.
Arouna Koné was sidelined for yesterday's win at Villa Park because of a knock he picked up against Hull City the week before, Roberto Martinez has confirmed.
Everton Under-18s' excellent run was brought to a halt in dramatic fashion by Reading on Saturday. The Toffees took a 2-0 first half lead and looked to be cruising towards a seventh straight win only for the Royals to rally in the second half to snare all three points with a 3-2 victory.
Leon Osman came off the bench to turn an absorbing encounter at Villa Park in Everton’s favour after Tim Howard’s brilliant early save had denied Christian Benteke from the penalty spot. The veteran midfielder delivered the last of a series of first-time passes for Romelu Lukaku to sweep home the opening goal in the 68th minute, and then steered home an assured finish of his own 13 minutes later to seal a precious away win.
Everton FC has paid tribute to a 10-year-old boy hit and killed by a bus three days after meeting his heroes.
Everton look to carry the momentum of four wins in their last five games to Villa Park this weekend and capitalise on Aston Villa's erratic form. Steven Pienaar should be fit enough to start if selected which would represent the only likely change from the team that started against Hull City last weekend. KO is 3pm.
The players of Everton Football Club were quite literally in the pink at Finch Farm this week, as the entire playing squad donned pink socks, donated by Nike, to show their support for breast cancer awareness ahead of ‘wear it pink’ day this Friday (25 October).
Roberto Martinez says that he is pleased with the way Kevin Mirallas has adapted to the new role has been asked to fulfil this season and says that there is more to come from the Belgian forward.
Keeping Everton In Our City take issue with the club's partnership with StubHub, the third-party ticket marketplace where Goodison ticket holders can sell their unused seat(s).
Tickets for the upcoming Merseyside derby have been listed as high as £575, however, which has led KEIOC to brand StubHub as little more than legalised ticket touting.
KEIOC have published a follow-up article on the same topic.
Everton have defended the platform and their association with StubHub saying that it is the prerogative of season ticket holders to list their ticket for the price of their choosing and it's up to the potential buyer to decide whether to meet that valuation.
Roberto Martinez has provided updates on the condition of Darron Gibson who had an operation on Tuesday, Antolin Alcaraz, who is recovering from a hamstring injury, and Johnny Heitinga, who has sustained a soft-tissue injury.
Roberto Martinez faced more media questions on the future of Leighton Baines this morning, asserting that there are no current plans to discuss the 28 year-old's contract and continued speculation on the issue was people "trying to find an issue from the outside and see what we will comment on."
Everton have confirmed that in addition to this weekend's fixture against Aston Villa, the games against Crystal Palace (A) and Liverpool (H) are sold out.
Arsenal have added to their plethora of young talent by signing Bristol Rovers goalkeeper Matt Macey. Macey had offers from a host of other clubs, including Everton. Rovers have confirmed that the deal has been done in a short post on their official Twitter page: "Goalkeeper Matt Macey has now joined Arsenal #bristolrovers," the club tweeted. Arsenal are thought to be paying about £100k in compensation for the 6’6” shot-stopper.
There is something special about Everton. The club seems to have a lasting influence on the people associated with it, whether it be players, managers, staff or supporters. New signings regularly comment on how quickly they feel at home.
Roberto Martinez says he retains his faith in striker Arouna Kone as the Ivorian striker searches for his first Everton goal. The 29-year-old spurned a gilt-edged chance against Hull City at the weekend but his manager is unconcerned, saying that as long as he is creating chances and looking "sharp" the goals will follow.
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed his hand in David Moyes's stalling over a new contract at Everton earlier this year, saying that he advised him not to extend his 11-year tenure at Goodison Park.
Everton U21s faced a strong Manchester United second-string side at Goodison Park this evening in front of 6,000 fans and played out an entertaining goalless draw.
Kevin Mirallas has admitted that he prefers being managed by Roberto Martinez.. The 26-year-old believes he has flourished this season with more freedom in his play following to the arrival of Martinez, with the pair regularly conversing in Spanish.
Tim Howard will be the expert summariser – what is referred to as the "colour commentator" in the US – for the US coverage of the match next weekend between Chelsea and Manchester City, which will be televised live on NBCSN, Sunday at 9am PT / Noon ET.
Roberto Martinez was pleased to see his Everton side notch up a victory over Hull City despite the more battling style of game The Tigers forced Everton to play.
The Everton Talisman scored for New York Red Bulls after just seven seconds.
Everton Under-18s recorded their sixth straight victory as they fought back from a goal down to secure a 2-1 win against Bolton Wanderers at Finch Farm. The goals came from George Green and Callum Connolly.
Everton got back to winning ways with a hard-fought victory over a tenacious Hull City side thanks to a goal in each half. Mirallas surprised McGregor by stroking a 25-yard effort inside the post after just eight minutes but when Aluko powered to the byline and cut the ball back, early substitute Sagbo was on hand to rifle home an equaliser unimpeded. The Blues retained control, however, and Pienaar came off the bench to clip home the winner superbly with his first touch before Kone somehow contrived to fire off the post with just the 'keeper to beat.
Roberto Martinez is unperturbed by the constant speculation regarding Leighton Baines, his contract situation and potential suitors as he becomes the subject of more and more column inches following his impressive displays for England over the past week.
Roberto Martinez says he and his players won't be resting on their laurels after their good start to the season, insisting that Everton need to push themselves in order to fulfil their potential.
Everton are back at Goodison Park following the test at Manchester City a fortnight ago and the international break with Hull City the visitors as the Blues bid to reestablish their momentum in the Premier League. Gibson, Pienaar and Alcaraz are ruled out through injury but Barry returns after being forced to sit out the last game. KO is 3pm.
Everton legend Howard Kendall visited the club's Finch Farm training complex for the first time today, catching up with familiar faces from his managerial days and meeting current boss Roberto Martinez.
Everton are inviting the next generation of Blues fans to come and experience the special atmosphere of Goodison Park for free.
Roberto Martinez has confirmed that Steven Pienaar will not be fit enough to face Hull this weekend but says that he expects the South African to be in contention for a place against Aston Villa next Saturday. The manager, meanwhile, placed a three-week timeframe for Antolin Alcaraz's return and expressed optimism that Darron Gibson could play again this season after he undergoes surgery to mend an ACL tear suffered on Tuesday evening playing for the Republic of Ireland.
Everton have themed the Premier League fixture against Hull City on Saturday as ‘retro-day’ when we will be reviving some of the traditions of Goodison Park matches from yesteryear.
Darron Gibson is to undergo surgery after scans confirmed that he suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury during the Republic of Ireland's game against Kazakhstan last night. The midfielder will be out of action for between six to nine months but will, in all likelihood, miss the remainder of the season, although Roberto Martinez is hopeful that he can return in April.
Goodison Park is hosting a celebration of all things retro this Saturday and supporters can get involved hours before kick-off in the Everton Fan Zone.
Ian Snodin credits Everton for their development of Seamus Coleman after the 25 year-old's maturity was rewarded with the captain's armband for the Republic of Ireland's game against Germany last Friday.
Darron Gibson suffered what looks to be medial knee ligament damage in only his second game back for the Republic of Ireland this evening after being stretchered off 38 minutes into the 3-1 win over Kazakhstan. It was a sour note on what was a mostly successful evening for Everton's international participants, particularly Leighton Baines and Phil Jagielka who helped England secure passage to next summer's World Cup Finals in Brazil.
Gareth Barry says that he has settled into life at Everton much quicker than he expected and that be already feels part of the club, something that took a little longer when he joined Manchester City four years ago.
Steven Pienaar is unlikely to be fit enough to face Hull this weekend according to Roberto Martinez, who is mindful of not rushing the midfielder back from a hamstring tear that he suffered in training prior to the Chelsea game a month ago.
Roberto Martinez feels that Everton deserve to be higher than their current seventh-place position on the balance of their early season performances. The Spaniard believes that his side could be on top of the Premier League if they had secured the results their displays have deserved, particularly over the first three matches which yielded three draws.
ToffeeWeb and Everton FC have a pair of tickets to Saturday's home game against Hull up for grabs for one lucky winner.
Halton Royal British Legion, Runcorn presents Everton Derby Day Heroes evening on Friday, 22nd November, with special guests Andy King, Kevin Sheedy, Graeme Sharp and Kevin Campbell. Plus a very special apperance from Bob Latchford. You could be there as a winner in our competition.
The Executioner's Bong takes a time-out from game coverage to ponder what it is exactly that Gareth Barry does during a game...
Anichebe said: “The first week I was here I was in bed thinking ‘have I made the right decision’, texting some of the Everton boys asking how it is, but I’m happy I’ve definitely made the right decision, it’s brought out my hunger...
“Everton have gone through change, a lot of staff who’d been there since I was a boy had gone...
“It’s not a bad thing but I thought maybe it’s time for me to go on and experience something else, so I didn’t need much persuasion, other teams were interested but I chose to come to West Brom. It was sad but I just felt it was the right time to go. Roberto Martinez wanted me to stay but I’d made up my mind. He sent me a lovely text message after I left.”
Leighton Baines got the opportunity to press his claims for the England left back spot when he started in this evening's World Cup qualifying win over Montenegro. Elsewhere, Seamus Coleman captained Ireland on his 25th birthday in their 3-0 defeat to Germany, while Romelu Lukaku romped home a brace of goals from around the halfway line as Belgium beat Croatia to secure their spot in Brazil 2014.
Luke Garbutt will spend another month at Colchester United after the Us requested an extension to his initial four-week loan.
Sheffield United have sacked boss David Weir after only 13 games in charge. The Blades are currently 22nd in the League One table having failed to win since the opening game of the season. On Tuesday they were knocked out of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy by League Two strugglers Hartlepool.
Seamus Coleman captained the Republic of Ireland in tonight’s World Cup qualifier against Germany in Cologne, which they lost 3-0.
Everton have announced details of the club's plans to support travelling fans – both Evertonians going to away games as well as opposition supporters coming to Goodison Park – as part of the Barclays Premier League Away Fans Initiative.
Steven Pienaar and Antolin Alcaraz have a chance of being in contention for next weekend's clash with Hull at Goodison Park as they continue their recoveries from injury.
Robert Elstone has been stirred to write a passionate defence of the Premier League as being the best possible environment for the development of English youth players, with the number and quality of top foreign players creating the highest standards, while insinuating that the real problems regarding 'England FC' lie elsewhere...
Graeme Sharp and a team of Everton in the Community staff visited Runcorn to assist lifelong fan David McTegart with his gardening.
Everton Football Club is inviting the next generation of Blues fans to come and experience the special atmosphere of Goodison Park for free.
A survey of Everton fans by the Liverpool Echo reveals some interesting feedback, most Blues fans being delighted with the start to the season. 84.4% of respondents felt the Blues were doing better than expected before the season started, and 97.8% believe the style of play under Roberto Martinez is better than in previous seasons.
Gerard Deulofeu says one of the things which has impressed him is the noise inside Goodison Park: "The fans are spectacular... When there is a corner it sounds like the end of the world."
Matt Cheetham on the Blues' Mr Consistency who rarely gets the plaudits he deserves as one of Everton's defensive rocks.
Darron Gibson has been included in the Republic of Ireland squad for the first time since ending his self-imposed exile from international football and he says that he is keen to prove himself all over again.
Everton are looking for a Toffee Lady for the forthcoming home Premier League game against Hull City on Saturday 19 October.
A compelling interview with Chris Bascombe published in the Irish Independent reveals the maturity and drive behind Everton's loan striker, Romelu Lukaku. Though the media only frame his time at Goodison in the context of his planned return to Chelsea next summer, the 20-year-old insists: "What's most important to me now is the present, not the future. I'm thinking about today, tomorrow and the day after, not a few months or a year."
Forgotten man Tony Hibbert has been struggling to regain full match fitness after suffering an injury earlier in the season. He played the full 90 minutes as an over-age player in the Under-21s victory over Blackburn on Monday, and is keen to continue putting in the hard work to get back into the first team.
Gareth Barry says that his main focus is getting his form going for Everton but admits that he would not turn down the chance to play for England again should Roy Hodgson call on him.
Two of Everton's games in December have been put back a day for live TV coverage, with the trip to Arsenal now taking place at 4pm on Sunday 8 December and the match at Swansea moving to 22 December, also at 4pm.
The Guardian, in connection with the EFC Heritage Society, tell the tale of a Everton's match winner in the 1906 FA Cup Final, described once by the Liverpool Echo as "one of the most fascinating players that ever toed a ball" — and that was before he emigrated to Australia and killed his brother.
Echo writer David Prentice's tribute to the former Everton midfielder.
Romelu Lukaku aims to show José Mourinho his ability by scoring more goals than any of Chelsea's strikers while on loan at Everton: "I want to score more goals than the strikers of Chelsea. We will see at the end of the season who made the best choice."
Ibou Touray bundled home a last-minute goal for Everton U21s as they beat Blackburn Rovers 2-1 this evening.
Former Blues midfielder Mick Buckley who played 158 times for Everton in the 1970s has passed away aged 59.
Martinez admits Everton were distracted by their grievances with the performance of referee Jon Moss and his officials at The Etihad, and were unable to capitalise on Man City losing captain Vincent Kompany shortly after the half-hour mark.
Everton Under-18s chalked up their fifth straight win after taking maximum points from their trip to Blackburn on Saturday morning, where they had to dig deep to see off a spirited Rovers and secure a 3-2 win.
"To put it simply, he is a born winner" is one quote from Alan Stubbs in this piece by the Mail which is in a similar vein to similar pieces in the national media a couple of weeks ago.
Everton's unbeaten run in the Premier League came to a disappointing end as Manchester City, with help from the referee, made their superiority in the final third tell after Lukaku had put the Blues ahead with a well-taken goal after 15 minutes. City hit back immediately when Toure carved open the defence and served up Negredo before Aguero drilled home on the stroke of half time after referee Moss had ignored penalty calls for a blatant shove on Lukaku. Everton looked poor after the break and increasingly frustrated with the referee after a very poor penalty call allowed City to go further ahead, Howard tipping Aguero's spot-kick onto the post but the ball bounced in off the American's head.
Everton Free School has recently secured a top-four finish in the prestigious European Club Association Awards (ECA).
Romelu Lukaku's agent has confirmed that there is no release clause in the striker's loan deal and that he will be with Everton until the end of the season come what may.
Kevin Mirallas says that Roberto Martinez and his Everton team believe they have the team to stay in the top four and claim a Champions League-qualifying spot this season.
Romelu Lukaku says that he is very happy with his start to life at Goodison Park after becoming an instant hit with the Everton fans following his loan switch from Chelsea.
Unbeaten Everton face their sternest test of Roberto Martinez's tenure so far when they travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City on Saturday. Gareth Barry is ineligible while Darron Gibson (knee), Kevin Mirallas (ankle) and Steven Pienaar (hamstring) are doubts that might force some reshuffling in midfield. KO is 12:45pm with live coverage on BT Sport.
A yank provides a very American take on Lukaku etc: "From opening kickoff the Toffees always looked the more dangerous side so when Romelu Lukaku finessed home the first goal, I shrieked like a 12-year-old girl on her birthday."
[Many thanks to Mike Gaynes, who spotted this Entertaining blog post on Lukaku from an NBC Sports producer and US Evertonian.]
Roberto Martinez has stressed that his Everton side will need to be "perfect in many ways" on Saturday if they are to beat Manchester City. The Blues' boss expects "a real reaction" from Manuel Pellegrini's side who have suffered back-to-back defeats in the past week.
Ross Barkley will again join Leighton Baines and Phil Jagielka in the senior England squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Montenegro and Poland.
Roberto Martinez unveiled the new Everton club crest at his press conference this morning, with Crest A garnering 78% of the votes in the club's official poll of supporters. It will replace the current badge which will be ditched after one season following a backlash by fans when it was introduced back in May.
James McCarthy was elated after making his full home debut in the 3-2 win over Newcastle on Monday evening, describing his first Premier League start for the Blues in front of the Goodison faithful as an honour. “It’s what you dream of as a kid to come and play at such a big stadium like Goodison,” he told evertonfc.com.
Over 4,000 ToffeeWeb readers cast their vote in our unofficial poll for their preferred crest from three options presented by the club. Everton will unveil the result of their official vote on Thursday.
Gareth Barry branded his 500th Premier League appearance "fantastic" after his Everton side beat Newcastle United 3-2: "It's fantastic," Barry told Sky Sports 1. "I'm really lucky to be able to achieve 500 games. I've stayed injury free, touch wood, this long and I want to keep going and help Everton up this league table.
Barry said: "The first half, we started so well, with a fantastic tempo. We kept the ball well, we created so many chances and it could have been four or five. It's another big three points. We're still unbeaten and we want to keep that going as long as possible."
The Toffees are not just the only unbeaten team in the Premier League after this victory, they are fast becoming one of the most exciting to watch, spearheaded by the prodigiously talented Romelu Lukaku and Ross Barkley.
The way Romelu Lukaku and Ross Barkley linked up against the Magpies was sensational – and they showed us how difficult they will be to stop this season.
Roberto Martinez hailed Romelu Lukaku as a great goalscorer after the striker struck twice in the 3-2 win over Newcastle as the Toffees routed the visitors in a one-sided first half.
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