News Archive –Mar

Neville Southall Supports #FaceValueOnly Campaign

Last week Everton Supporters Trust launched the #FaceValueOnly campaign to highlight the issues with secondary ticketing site StubHub who allow tickets to be listed above and beyond face value.

Liverpool vs Everton

Everton approach this year's Anfield derby in a better frame of mind than last year as they seek to banish their least wanted hoodoo.

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Schneiderlin to miss the derby and United trip

Everton will be without the key figure of the Frenchman until next weekend after Ronald Koeman revealed that he is still a week away from full fitness

Koeman: McCarthy was not fit to play

Updated Ronald Koeman stated his case once more for the benefit of then cameras and the media today when he declared that James McCarthy should not have been involved in last week's World Cup qualifier. Martin O'Neill has, of course, responded.

Adams follows Vint out of Finch Farm after just a week

Dave Adams, the man appointed as head of coaching at Everton's USM Finch Farm academy has reportedly left the post with immediate effect after just seven days in the role.

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The inside story of how Everton are planning to crack the top four

Chris Bascombe interviews Blues CEO Robert Elstone who provides plenty of optimistic and well thought-out comments about the club's progress and hopes of bridging the gap to qualifying for the Champions League.

Irish camp dismisses Koeman accusations over McCarthy

The détente between the Everton boss and the Republic of Ireland management continues with a source indicating that Martin O'Neill is "livid" with the Dutchman over his latest comments.

Lukaku named Player of the Month

Romelu Lukaku's sparkling recent form has been recognised with the award of Premier League Player of the Month for March.

Swansea (A) kick-off moved for TV

Everton's match against Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on 6th May is now a 5:30pm kick-off, with live coverage on BT Sport.

Koeman clearly annoyed over McCarthy situation

Ronald Koeman has expressed his frustration with both James McCarthy and Martin O'Neill for ignoring medical advice ahead of last Friday's game

Peter Vint leaves Everton post

Everton have parted company with Academy Director Peter Vint, the club have announced.

Fifa open proceedings on Taylor's red card

Fifa will investigate further censure of Neil Taylor following his dreadful challenge on Seamus Coleman in last Friday's World Cup qualifier.

• Fifa must ban Taylor for longer than Messi

Alan Ball's career celebrated in play

The life and career of Everton Giant, Alan Ball, is being celebrated in a new play coming to theatres across Merseyside.

Funes Mori to undergo surgery on injured knee

Updated Ramiro Funes Mori suffered a meniscus tear playing for Argentina and faces two months out

Mirallas strikes in Belgium's draw with Russia

Kevin Mirallas scored but Roberto Martinez's Belgium couldn't hold on to a two-goal lead in Sochi while Gerard Deulofeu enjoyed his recall for Spain

Southgate insists Barkley will get his chance

England boss Gareth Southgate has explained why he didn't bring Ross Barkley on against Lithuania on Sunday and says the midfielder just needs to keep performing for Everton.

FIFA to pick up the tab for Coleman's wages

While Seamus Coleman begins his road to recovery from a double leg-break sustained on international duty on Friday, Everton will at least be covered when it comes to the Irishman's salary.

Calvert-Lewin on the mark again for England U20s

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored for England Under-20s as they beat Senegal 2-0 in the Four Nations tournament.

Koeman pledges support for Coleman

Ronald Koeman says that Seamus Coleman's strength of character and the support of not only his family but his extended Everton family as well will help him through the recovery from his broken leg.

Barkley ignored by England again

Ross Barkley was left in the familiar environs of the England dugout as Gareth Southgate's side ambled to a 2-0 win over Lithuania.

Coleman suffers awful leg fracture in Wales clash

Seamus Coleman's season is over following a wild tackle by Neil Taylor that saw the Welsh fullback sent off in a 0-0 draw with Ireland.

• Column: Everton Left Counting the Cost

Lukaku rescues Belgium with late equailser

Romelu Lukaku saved his country from a home defeat to Greece this eveing with a goal in the 89th minute.

Lukaku: Decision has been made over my future

Romelu Lukaku says a decision has been made regarding his Everton future but he stopped short of confirming the details in his latest comments.

McCarthy pulled from Ireland line-up

James McCarthy was set to start for his country in this evening's World Cup qualifier against Wales but was replaced by David Meyler just before kick-off.

Davies captains England as U19s qualify for Euros

Everton's Tom Davies skippered England's Under-19s as they beat Spain 3-0 to book their place in the European Championships

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Everton' Bramley-Moore stadium opportunity is one they cannot miss

The club have planned to leave Goodison Park before and failed; this time they appear to have the imagination and ambition to pull it off

Everton have deal in place for Bramley-Moore Dock

Everton have taken a huge step towards leaving Goodison Park with the news of a land-purchase agreement with Peel Group for Bramley-Moore Dock and a Council-backed funding framework.

Barkley unused by England in defeat to Germany

Everton's only representative in the England squad that lost 1-0 to Germany in last night's friendly watched on from the bench.

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Everton agree deal to purchase Waterfront Site once funding is in place

According to the Guradian, Everton FC are to purchase land on the Bramley Moore dock once funding for the stadium is in place. It is expected that the Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, will confirm the deal following a meeting of the council scheduled for Thursday afternoon.

First Step made on long and winding road to Bramley-Moore

Everton have started on the road to Bramley-Moore, but there are still hurdles to overcome before the dream becomes a reality.

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Liverpool Echo explains how they believe potential stadium will be funded

Stadium funding and how it will work – according to the Liverpool Echo.

U18s crash 0-3 to Fulham at Goodison Park

Everton Under-18s were beaten 3-0 by Fulham at Goodison Park on Wednesday afternoon in a match brought forward because of Everton's trip to the Dallas Cup in April.

Everton hospitality price freeze continues

Everton have, for the second consecutive season, frozen matchday hospitality membership prices at Goodison Park.

Schneiderlin hoping to be fit for the derby

Everton have been boosted by the news that Morgan Schneiderlin has only a minor injury but it's too soon to know whether he will be fit for 1st April.

Report: Everton plan pre-season trip to Tanzania

The Blues are apparently considering a friendly in the African country this summer as part of the expected shirt sponsorship deal with SportPesa.

Koeman sees opportunity in next two games

Ronald Koeman reiterated his belief that 7th place would represent good progress for his first season in charge at Everton but is also looking higher

Coleman Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day

The Irish international and Ian Snodin met participants from Everton in the Community's Down syndrome team at Everton Free School to take part in a special game of football.

U18s beaten at Derby

Everton U18s suffered a 3-0 reverse at the hands of Derby County

Everton vs Hull City

Everton play the second of two successive home games before testing trips to Anfield and Old Trafford as improving Hull City come to Merseyside.

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Everton eventually demolish 10-man Hull

Calvert-Lewin scored his first Everton goal and Valencia sealed it following Huddlestone's red card before Lukaku scored a late brace

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• Koeman's Blues in cruise control

Koeman delighted with Blues' home form

The manager was understandably pleased with Everton's 4-0 win over Hull City, even if he admitted that his team weren't at their best.

Blues need seventh for Europe... and no English double

Everton's minimum target for the end of the season in seventh place which is almost certain to secure a place in the Europa League next season. Almost...

Koeman: 'If Everton weren't ambitious, I wouldn't be here'

Ronald Koeman says that while he understands Romelu Lukaku's ambition, he insists Everton are moving in the right direction towards challenging the top four.

Koeman urges Barkley to commit to Everton

Ronald Koeman says that if Ross Barkley doesn't sign a new contract at Everton this summer then the club would have to consider selling him.

Barkley recalled by England

Ross Barkley has been rewarded for his recent good form with selection to the England senior squad.

Blues youngsters called up by England

Seven Everton players have been summoned for international duty by England today.

Ambitious Lukaku lays down the gauntlet to Everton hierarchy

Romelu Lukaku has blamed what he perceives to be a lack of direction and ambition in the transfer market at Everton for his decision not to sign a new contract.

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Why Romelu Lukaku leaving Everton can be the start of a new, successful era for the Toffees

Iain Macintosh argues that while Lukaku's departure will hurt Everton it is just the end of a chapter. The next one might be even better.

Moshiri downplays furore over Lukaku's contract

Farhad Moshiri has responded to reports that Romelu Lukaku does not intend to sign the new five-year contract he has been offered to stay at Goodison Park

• One more bargaining tactic or the end of the road?

Everton handed small allocation for Anfield derby

Updated Everton have been given an allocation of just 2,709 tickets for the match against Liverpool on 1st April.

O'Neill includes McCarthy in preliminary squad to face Wales

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill could risk another wrangle with Ronald Koeman by calling James McCarthy up for international duty despite his fresh hamstring problem.

U23s' epic win over Derby increases their lead at the top

Everton U23s got their Championship charge back on track with a 3-2 win over Derby County under the lights at Pride Park tonight.

Lukaku 'not ready' to commit to new Blues deal

While his agent has claimed he was 99.9999% certain his client would put pen to paper on a new contract at Everton, the striker appears to be hedging

Everton power on at Fortress Goodison

Everton notched their fifth successive home win in the League as unadventurous West Brom were beaten soundly at the Grand Old Lady.

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Jagielka and Barry decisions were tailored to opposition

Ronald Koeman has revealed his thinking behind the selection of Phil Jagielka and Gareth Barry in Saturday's game against West Bromwich Albion.

McCarthy's hamstring setback vexes Koeman

Ronald Koeman has revealed that Leighton Baines had to be withdrawn from today's game because of a back problem while James McCarthy has succumbed to another hamstring injury.

Koeman delighted with 'outstanding' team display

Ronald Koeman spoke in glowing terms about a "professional" performance today that secured a comfortable 3-0 win over West Brom,

U18s beat Middlesbrough 2-1

Everton U18s their Tier Two group campaign by beating Middlesbrough, who went down to a 2-1 defeat at Finch Farm today.

Niasse: two-goal super-sub

Oumar Niasse, on loan at Hull City, came off the bench to score both goals that gave the Tigers a vital win over their relegation rivals Swansea City.

Everton vs West Bromwich Albion

Everton play the first of two successive home games this weekend that Ronald Koeman hopes will help the club's push for Europe.

Liam Walsh is PL2 Player of the Month

Liam Walsh has been named the Premier League 2 Player of the Month for February.

Bolasie takes another step while Besic nears full fitness

Ronald Koeman has provided injury updates, including on Yannick Bolasie who is now onto the post-surgery phase of his rehabilitation.

Koeman on contracts: Lukaku “close” and hopeful on Barkley

Romelu Lukaku has yet to finalise his proposed, new five-year contract at Everton but Ronald Koeman says that it is “close” to completion

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Gwladys Street's Hall of Fame Dinner returns after eight years

The Gwladys Street's Hall of Fame Dinner is returning on Friday night after an eight-year hiatus.

Confirmation of Lukaku deal expected this week

Everton are set to confirm that Romelu Lukaku has signed new terms with the club, reportedly worth £100,000 a week to the Belgian striker

Williams: We're building a team under Koeman

Ashley Williams has expressed his hopes that Ronald Koeman stays at Everton for at least the duration of his three-year contract.

Unbeaten run ends amid defensive slips at Spurs

Everton lost in the League for the first time since Christmas as Tottenham ruthlessly exploited their sloppiness at the back.

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Koeman: We need time to reach Tottenham's level

Ronald Koeman appeared to be in realistic mood following today's defeat at Tottenham, acknowledging the strength of Everton's opponents and his players' late rally that kept the scoreline close.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton

Everton head south this weekend for what promises to be their toughest assignment since the trip to Stamford Bridge in early November.

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U18s beat Wolves at Finch Farm

Everton U18s took on Wolverhampton Wanderers at USM Finch Farm on Saturday morning and came from behind to win 3-2 in the last minute.

Mirallas hopes 'outsider' Blues can finish in the top five

Kevin Mirallas is eyeing a good result at White Hart Lane tomorrow that would keep Everton's unbeaten run going as they hunt down the teams above them.

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Everton can follow Spurs model but top four must wait

Ex-red Danny Murphy offers his thoughts on Everton's progress ahead of Sunday's clash with Tottenham, the club that has succeeded in achieving what the Blues have been aiming to emulate.

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Move from Goodison to stadium on banks of Mersey edges closer

There's nothing really new for Evertonians in this piece on the Daily Mail website but a capacity of 52,000 and a price tag of £350m is mentioned for a proposed relocation to Bramley-Moore Dock.

U23s beaten by title rivals City

Everton's Under-23s lost their top-of-the-table clash against Manchester City this evening as three second half goals tipped the match the hosts' way.

Barkley: Koeman has instilled a hunger to win

Ross Barkley says that Everton are reaping the benefits of the appointment of Ronald Koeman now that he has been in the job for a while and has had the chance to bed in his methods.

Walsh confident of attaining top-four goal

Steve Walsh has talked of his role at Everton and how he and Ronald Koeman are working together to assemble a team built to eventually take the club back to the top

U18s defeat Newcastle 2-0

Everton U18s beat Newcastle United 2-0 at Finch Farm this afternoon.