News Archive –Nov

Report: Australia angling for Everton's Jones

Everton U23s defender Gethin Jones is an established U21 international for Wales but the Liverpool Echo claim that the country of his birth want him to represent them at senior level.

McCarthy expected to be fit for United clash

James McCarthy should make a return to the squad this coming weekend after recovering from a flare up of his hamstring problem in training last week.

Niasse scores as U23s draw with Saints

Everton Under-23s were held to a 1-1 draw at Southampton's Staplewood Training Ground on Monday evening.

Koeman at a loss to explain poor starts

Ronald Koeman found himself restating the same well-worn lines in response to his team's weak performance at Southampton today as they were punished for another slow start.

Blues disappoint again as Austin strikes early blow

Everton's poor sequence of results continued with a dismal 1-0 defeat on the south coast on Ronald Koeman's return to St Mary's Stadium.

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Blues complete Goodison sleepout

Everton players, staff and fans have completed the Goodison Sleepout to raise funds — and awareness — for Everton in the Community's homeless projects in Liverpool.

Southampton vs Everton

Everton make the trek to the south coast for Ronald Koeman's first game back at St Mary's Stadium looking to kickstart their season back into life

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U18s game against Newcastle postponed

Everton Under-18s fixture against Newcastle United on Saturday morning was postponed due to heavy fog at Finch Farm.

Koeman happy with Stekelenburg as his 'number one'

The manager has confirmed that Maarten Stekelenburg remains his first-choice goalkeeper for the time being

Koeman: We need time to effect big change

Ronald Koeman has reiterated that he will need time to develop the Everton “project” and to get the team playing the way he and his staff want them to

Everton U23s beaten by Hertha Berlin

The Blues' Under-23s hosted Hertha Berlin at Goodison Park in the Premier League International Cup but couldn't recover from a 3-0 deficit.

Gueye aiming to break his scoring duck

Without a goal since joining Everton over the summer, the Senegalese midfielder reveals that Ronald Koeman has been urging him to get forward more

Calvert-Lewin among the goals and enjoying life at Everton

The 19-year-old is progressing nicely at U23 and U20 level for club and country respectively and has been training with the Blues' first team

Everton end Grant's loan spell at Ipswich

Everton U23s midfielder Conor Grant has ended his loan with Ipswich Town.

Kanchelskis: I'd have stayed with Everton if I could

The Goodison favourite says he would have liked to prolong his spell at Goodison but understood why the club sold him for profit in 1997

Top Spot for Everton Under-23s

Everton Under-23s usurped Manchester City at the top of the Premier League 2 table thanks to a 1-0 win in Southport.

Coleman: First half not good enough

Seamus Coleman echoed the thoughts of his manager and his disappointment with Everton's first-half showing against Swansea today but he was grateful to grab a late equaliser that preserved the Blues' unbeaten home record in the Premier League.

Coleman claws back a point for lacklustre Everton

Seamus Coleman popped up with an 89th-minute equaliser but it was scant consolation from a match Ronald Koeman's side were expected to win

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Everton U18s draw 4-4 at Man City

Everton Under-18s played out a pulsating 4-4 draw with league leaders Manchester City on Saturday.

Koeman laments poor first half in frustrating home draw

Ronald Koeman blamed another below-par first-half showing for his side's failure to beat Swansea City today but expressed some satisfaction with their showing after half-time.

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Dr David France on Radio 4

Dr David France was a guest on today's Radio 4 programme "Saturday Live".

Koeman still demanding more from his forward line

Ronald Koeman is still demanding more workrate from his forward players, arguing that they were outshone by the energy of Chelsea's strikers two weeks ago.

Premier League moves to ban unregulated lending

Starting in 2018, clubs will only be able to take out loans from regulated lenders as the league seeks to limit the influence of more shadowy, off-shore entities.

Everton Under-23s to swap football boots for sleeping bags

Everton Under-23s manager David Unsworth has thrown his full support behind Everton in the Community’s upcoming Goodison Sleepout by signing up himself and his entire Under-23 squad!

Everton vs Swansea City

Evertonians will be looking for a reaction from their team to the drubbing at Chelsea against the struggling Swans this weekend

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Support KitAid at Swansea game

Everton in the Community has teamed up with KitAid and is urging fans coming to Saturday's home game against Swansea City to bring old and unwanted kit with them to be distributed to under-privileged children and adults from some of the world's poorest countries

Everton is no stepping stone for Koeman

The Dutchman rejects the assertion that managing the Blues is just another means of getting closer to the Barcelona job.

No contact with United over Depay

Ronald Koeman has indicated that Everton will be active in the transfer market in January but said there has been no official approach made thus far for Memphis Depay.

Koeman: I'll try and keep Lukaku for as long as possible

The manager has attempted to clarify the comments attributed to him by the media over the international break regarding the Belgian's future

Koeman nonplussed by Rooney controversy

Ronald Koeman has commented on the flap surrounding Wayne Rooney's conduct following the international draw against Spain on Tuesday as it pertains to his captain, Phil Jagielka.

Baines and McCarthy back in contention for the weekend

Ronald Koeman has confirmed that the duo are both fit and available for the visit of Swansea City

Koeman talks Everton with Gary Lineker

The Everton boss discussed his hopes and plans for the next three years, his love for the game and how he feels constructive criticism is the only way to really improve his players.

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Former Everton ace feels at home with the Seans

Former Everton FC trainee Ben McLaughlin says his heart was always in gaelic football. This year, McLaughlin committed himself fully to gaelic and has helped O'Mahonys win their maiden Louth SFC. And, last weekend, the Louth kingpins accounted for Sarsfields of Kildare to reach a Leinster Club semi-final.

Henen plays down exit speculation

Everton U23 striker David Henen has responded to rumours that he has rejected a five-year deal with the club and is considering a move to Lille.

Jagielka sets club record for England caps in draw with Spain

The club's skipper became the most capped Everton player by England, surpassing Alan Ball's 39, when he came on as a substitute this evening

Stewart joins Walsh's team as senior recruitment co-ordinator

Everton have appointed former Manchester City analyst Laurence Stewart to the club's scouting setup where he has reunited with Steve Walsh.

Williams wants to make Blues fans proud

Ashley Williams says that he is enjoying his new challenge at Goodison Park and wants to reward Evertonians for their "incredible" support

Koeman: We need time but title challenge has to be long-term goal

Ronald Koeman has reiterated that qualifying for Europe is his target for Everton this season but stressed that a club of this size should eventually be challenging again for top domestic honours.

Lukaku brace caps good night for international Blues

The striker finished off Belgium's 8-1 rout of Estonia while Yannick Bolasie netted the winner for DR Congo against Guinea.

Coleman skippers Ireland to key win in Vienna

The fullback was captain of the side again as the Republic of Ireland earned a 1-0 win over Austria that takes them top of World Cup qualifying Group D.

Koeman would have Depay at Everton

Ronald Koeman has hinted that he would be interested in signing his compatriot Memphis Depay who is out of favour at Manchester United

U18s victorious at Sunderland

Everton Under-18s made it nine games unbeaten with a 2-0 victory at Sunderland on Saturday afternoon.

Koeman concerned by looming fixture congestion

The Everton boss says that there is a heightened risk of injuries to players during the packed winter schedule in England.

Merson: England are wasting Barkley's talent by ignoring him

The former Arsenal striker turned pundit says that it is time Ross Barkley was brought back into the England fold.

Funes Mori's Argentina lose heavily in Belo Horizonte

The Everton defender was on the end of another convincing loss tonight as Brazil beat the Albiceleste 3-0 in World Cup qualifying.

Bolasie: The new Karate Kid!

Everton star Yannick Bolasie recently took part in an Everton in the Community ‘Kicks' session in Toxteth to help celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Premier League funded programme.

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Elstone confident Everton are nurturing future generations of fans

The Everton CEO speaks of how the club are increasing the number of young fans at Goodison Park with low ticket prices.

Moshiri: Koeman's Lukaku comments taken out of context

Farhad Moshiri has been back in contact with talkSPORT, telling Jim White that what his manager said about Romelu Lukaku's future has been misconstrued.

• Column: Koeman's Detachment Will Mean Little If He Brings Blues Success

Koeman talks up Lukaku's future... away from Everton

Ronald Koeman says that Everton "should not be the end" for Romelu Lukaku and that if he continues developing he could one day play for Barcelona.

Everton U23s eliminated from EFL Trophy on penalties

Everton's second string went out of the EFL Checkatrade Trophy after they lost to Blackpool in a penalty shootout at Goodison Park.

Keane jumps into McCarthy controversy

Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane was in typically unrestrained mood today as he criticised Everton over the flap regarding James McCarthy's fitness.

McCarthy left out of Ireland squad

James McCarthy will take no part in Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Austria because of a hamstring injury.

Moshiri promises investment on and off the pitch

Everton's major shareholder spoke with Jim White on talkSPORT today and discussed a range of issues, including backing Koeman and the new stadium.

• 'I fell in love'
• Moshiri on faith in Koeman and transfer sagas
• Moshiri's music to Everton ears

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Tim Howard Still Doing It!

Tim Howard makes 2 penalty saves for Colorado Rapids against Stevie G's LA Galaxy to send the Rapids through to MLS Western Conference Final. Video and report.

Moshiri talks of faith in Koeman and transfer sagas

Farhad Moshiri has outlined his thought process in identifying and then hiring manager Ronald Koeman, as well as his full backing for the manager in terms of coaching and player recruitment.

Moshiri reveals slow-burning love for Everton

The British-Iranian billionaire has described how the passion of the Blues fans shone through during David Moyes's time at Goodison Park and that Saturday's loss to Chelsea was "sheer pain".

Cleverley hurt and embarrassed by Everton disaster at Chelsea

The midfielder has admitted that he feels embarrassment from Everton's comprehensive mauling at the hands of Chelsea on Saturday.

Still no place for Barkley in England squad

Phil Jagielka will be the sole Everton representative in the England squad this month as Ross Barkley is again overlooked by Gareth Southgate.

Barry to miss visit of Swansea

The booking that Gareth Barry picked during today's humiliation at the hands of Chelsea was his fifth of the season and triggers a one-game ban.

Everton ripped to shreds by rampant Chelsea

Everton suffered their worst defeat in seven years as they were torn apart by an unstoppable Chelsea performance at Stamford Bridge.

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Koeman admits Toffees were totally outplayed at Chelsea

Ronald Koeman was forced to acknowledge a superior Chelsea performance after Everton were demolished at Stamford Bridge but he also couldn't hide his disappointment with his own players.

Everton U18s draw 1 - 1 with West Brom

Everton U18s made it eight games unbeaten with a 1-1 draw at home to West Brom, Fraser Hornby grabbing his eighth goal of the season.

Chelsea vs Everton

Ronald Koeman's side travel to face in-form Chelsea looking to end the longest of the Toffees' winless away runs against ever-present Premier League clubs

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Everton U23s lose 1 - 4 to Norwich City

Everton Under-23s were crushed 4-1 by Norwich City in Group D of the Premier League Cup at Goodison Park this evening, with David Henen sent off.

Koeman on missing Gueye: “It's not about one player”

Ronald Koeman says that while losing Idrissa Gueye's energy because of his suspension this weekend is a blow, he is confident he has enough options in his squad to cope with the midfielder's absence.

Fifa boss wants to reform transfer system

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has raised concerns about the lack of transparency in modern-day transfers, particularly with regard to English Premier League clubs refusing to disclose the fees involved in selling players.

Blues Secure Awards Double

Everton scooped two prizes at the prestigious Football Business Awards on Thursday night.

Mirallas knows he needs to do more

As he looks ahead to tomorrow's clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, Kevin Mirallas says he is aware of his need to improve in terms of attacking contribution.

Stekelenburg fit to face Chelsea

The Dutch keeper has recovered from the foot injury that kept him out against West Ham but Leighton Baines won't be risked

Koeman responds as O'Neill continues to deflect blame for McCarthy injury

Martin O'Neill has doubled down with his comments about Ronald Koeman over the James McCarthy controversy, saying the Dutchman should be embarrassed for trying to pin the midfielder's injury on Ireland.

Young quartet gets England U20s call

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Callum Connolly, Kieran Dowell and Jonjoe Kenny have all been named in the 24-man squad to participate in the Continental Cup this month.

Everton U23s at home to Norwich tomorrow

Everton Under-23s are scheduled to play Norwich City on Friday in Group D the Premier League Cup.

O'Neill plans to include McCarthy in Ireland squad

Despite the war of words that is developing over the midfielder's involvement over the last international break, James McCarthy is in the frame for the Ireland party this month.

Swansea City sold out

Everton's next home fixture against Swansea City has now sold out.

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Ross Barkley is a victim of England's obsession with youth

A Telegraph journalist believes that the most intriguing plotline arising ahead of next week's England match against Scotland concerns Everton's Ross Barkley, who stormed back into contention with a goal against West Ham on Sunday.

Joe Williams suffers fresh injury blow

Everton Under-23 midfielder Joe Williams has had his progress checked by another injury, David Unsworth has confirmed.

Lukaku challenges Barkley to score more

Romelu Lukaku has highlighted one of the key differences between team-mate Ross Barkley and those players standing in his way in the England set-up: goals.

• Barkley a victim of England's obsession with youth

Lukaku: Koeman convinced me staying at Everton was right

Romelu Lukaku has spoken of how he and Ronald Koeman came quickly to an understanding over the summer as the new manager spoke to him about his future with Everton.

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Funes Mori should replace Messi as Argentina captain

Lionel Messi lacks the traits of a strong leader and should be replaced as Argentina captain by Ramiro Funes Mori, says Daniel Passarella.

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Romelu Lukaku and me have a secret weapon — Lingala, says Everton team-mate Yannick Bolasie

Bolasie is becoming English football's chief assistant, the provider for four of Lukaku's seven league goals this season as the duo strike a rapport with and without the ball.

Everton signing events at Linghams

Funes Mori's Argentina win big against Columbia

Ramiro Funes Mori, rumored future captain of Argentina, led from the back as Argentina convincingly and easily beat Columbia 3-0 in World Cup qualifying.