News Archive –Sep

U18s play Man Utd to a draw

Everton Under-18s were held to a 1-1 draw by Manchester United at USM Finch Farm today.

Everton vs Burnley

Everton play their fourth home game in succession and their last before the next international break as Burnley make the short journey to Goodison

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Koeman: It's not all doom and gloom

Ronald Koeman has shrugged off suggestions that his team are in crisis, insisting that things aren't as bad as they seem at Everton.

Late leveller by Limassol holds Blues to damaging draw

Everton were denied a vital victory by Hector Yuste's equaliser after substitute Nikola Vlasic had put them on course for three points

• Traill: It was just so Everton
• Column: Koeman's reign a busted flush?

Koeman cites fear as Everton's biggest enemy

Ronald Koeman put the blame on what sees as his players' chronic lack of confidence and an insistence on backwards passing for their failure to see off Apollon Limassol.

Keane and Pickford receive England call-ups

New academy addition Lewis Gibson has been included in England's squad for the U17s World Cup while Morgan Feeney and another new signing Dennis Adeniran are in the U19s' European Championship qualifying squad.

Klaassen accepts need to improve

Davy Klaassen says that his step up from the Dutch Eredivise is what he wanted but admits the transition has been challenging.

Everton vs Apollon Limassol

Everton resume their Europa League campaign tomorrow evening with a home fixture against Apollon Limassol needing to get three points on the board

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Jones escapes leg break

Tests have revealed that Everton U23s defender Gethin Jones did not suffer a broken leg as suspected in last night's 4-2 win over Arsenal.

Koeman has full faith in Klaassen

Ronald Koeman says that Davy Klaassen needs time to find his feet, insisting that he has no doubts about his compatriot's ability.

Finn McEwen meets his Everton heroes

Nine-year-old Finn McEwen was an extra special guest at Goodison Park on Saturday to witness the 2-1 victory over Bournemouth, the family's first visit since the young Evertonian received the fantastic news that his leukemia is cured

Bolasie back doing ball work as recovery continues

Yannick Bolasie's rehabilitation has reached the stage where he can begin work outside on grass as he targets a return to action before the end of the year.

McCarthy in provisional Ireland squad

James McCarthy has been included in Martin O'Neill's provisional squad for the upcoming international break but it remains to be seen whether he will be fit enough to play for his country.

U23s beat Arsenal in six-goal thriller

Everton U23s beat Arsenal 4-2 in Premier League 2 in a match full of incident at the Merseyrail Community Stadium in Southport.

Niasse revels in 'great moment'

Oumar Niasse reflected on his match-winning intervention against Bournemouth and says that he hopes to now grasp his opportunity at Everton.

• Daily Mail: from joke to hero

Keane and Jagielka could miss next two games

Everton look set to be without both Michael Keane and Phil Jagielka for both the Apollon Limassol and Burnley games because of injury.

Niasse the hero with two-goal salvo

Everton came back from a goal down to beat Bournemouth thanks to a quick-fire double from substitute Oumar Niasse.

• Matchday updates and reaction
• Full match report

Koeman sees 'important' win as potential turning point

Ronald Koeman gave full credit to former outcast Oumar Niasse for his match-winning brace against Bournemouth and expressed his belief that it could be a key moment in the season.

Everton and Hajduk fined for crowd trouble

Both Everton and Hajduk Split have been fined by Uefa for the crowd disturbances that disrupted the first leg of the two clubs' Europa League playoff match at Goodison Park last month.

U18s lose to local rivals in mini-derby

The Blues' U18s travelled the short distance to Liverpool's Kirkby Academy this evening and gave up a 1-0 lead, eventually losing 3-1 to Liverpool's youngsters.

Everton vs Bournemouth

Everton are back at Goodison for the second in a run of four consecutive home games as they entertain fellow strugglers Bournemouth

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Reality bites for boss Ronald Koeman after testing start to the season

At the BBC website, Phil McNulty asks: Is this just a case of transition for an expensively reconstructed squad or does Koeman face deeper worries - and what has caused these early concerns?

Niasse credits fans for his first Everton goal

Oumar Niasse has revealed the role that Everton's supporters have played in his gradual rehabilitation back into the Blues' fold which saw him score his first goal for the club on Wednesday night.

Koeman was reluctant to let Barry go

Gareth Barry has revealed that Ronald Koeman didn't want to see him leave Everton last month but the midfielder felt it was the right decision for the twilight of his career.

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Access All Areas: Everton - 'People's Club' looks forward after spending big

ESPN went behind the scenes at Goodison Park and Finch Farm to chat with the likes of Graeme Sharp, Jimmy Martin, Phil Jagielka and Jan Kluitenburg.

Koeman: No one is more ambitious than I am

Ronald Koeman has dismissed suggestions that he lacks ambition because he has downplayed his team's chances of finishing in the top four this season.

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TalkSport apologise for Joey Barton's false claim

TalkSport have apologised to Everton for Joey Barton's assertion that club Chairman Bill Kenwright had blocked the signing of a striker to replace Romelu Lukaku during the last transfer window.

Everton get Chelsea away in the fourth round

Everton have been paired with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in this evening's draw for the League Cup Fourth Round.

Everton vs Sunderland

Everton enter into the Third Round of the Carabao Cup against Sunderland at Goodison Park tonight.

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Niasse adds flourish to Calvert-Lewin brace as Everton progress

Everton made comfortable work of a poor Sunderland side to ease into the fourth round of the League Cup

Bramley-Moore will be a big boost to City economy

Iain Jenkinson of real estate investment giant CBRE has been talking up the economic impact of Everton's proposed new stadium plans.

Koeman will be given more time

Ronald Koeman is expected to be given time to try to turnaround Everton's appalling start to the season after spending £130 million on new players in the summer.

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Where are they now? George Green is in Norway

George Green was called "the new Gazza". Now he is with Viking in Norway to save his career

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U23s win at Derby thanks to Charsley strike

A first-half goal by Harry Charsley gave David Unsworth's Everton Under-23s a 1-0 victory against Derby County at Pride Park this evening.

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Wayne Rooney banned after admitting drink-driving

Wayne Rooney has appeared in court and admitted drink-driving. The 31-year-old was banned from driving for two years and ordered to perform 100 hours of unpaid work as part of a 12-month community order.

Everton suffer heavy but harsh Old Trafford defeat

The Blues were beaten by another alarming scoreline as a late collapse helped put a flattering gloss on Manchester United's victory

• Matchday updates and reaction

Koeman ratchets down expectations following dismal start

Ronald Koeman dismissed Jose Mourinho's assertion that Everton's massive transfer outlay this summer means they should be challenging for the top four.

U18s beat West Brom with last-minute goal

Everton U18s beat West Brom at USM Finch Farm today with a last-minute goal from Ellis Simms.

Koeman calls on senior players to 'step up'

Ronald Koeman planned to summon his more experienced squad members to a "crisis" meeting this afternoon ahead of the trip to Old Trafford

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Wayne Rooney deserves a Ronaldo-style welcome at Old Trafford

Daniel Taylor writes that while he did alienate Manchester United fans at times but while other greats of the club have their sins forgiven quickly, Rooney's seem to linger

Everton sign sleeve sponsorship deal with Rovio Entertainment

Everton have signed a multi-year shirt sleeve partnership with Rovio Entertainment, the games giant behind the Angry Birds franchise.

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Everton fan killed by crocodile in Sri Lanka

Evertonian journalist for the FT, Paul McLean, has been killed by a crocodile in Sri Lanka.

Manchester United vs Everton

Everton are at Old Trafford this Sunday, one of the last places they will want to go on the back of three awful performances

• Global TV

Angry Koeman searching for answers to Everton slump

Ronald Koeman once again bemoaned his team's lack of fight and passion as Everton's Europa League group stage campaign got off to an awful start

Dismal display shows no change in poor form

Everton carried their shocking recent form forward into the Europa League giving up three goals before the break.

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David Henen was desperate to leave Everton's U23s

David Henen has been desperate to leave Everton's Under-23s in order to get regular first-team football. But Everton were having none of it and would not let him go.

Atalanta vs Everton

Everton begin their group stage campaign in Italy against Atalanta hoping to use Europe as a springboard to launch their season.

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Talk of Rooney hiatus dismissed

Suggestions that Wayne Rooney has asked for and would be granted a leave of absence to deal with his personal issues have rubbished.

U23s Beat Spurs at Goodison on Sunday

Everton U23s continued their Premier League 2 campaign with a fine win 4-1 against Spurs on Sunday.

Hapless Everton are humbled by Spurs

Everton were easily out-classed by Tottenham, registering a solitary shot on goal in a demoralising 3-0 defeat at Goodison Park

• Matchday updates and reaction
• Ken Buckley: From My Seat
• Full match report

Koeman calls for realism following Spurs defeat

Ronald Koeman admitted his side were surprised by Tottenham's midfield shape, and could not handle their physicality.

U18s secure a win over Middlesbrough

First-half goals from Manasse Mampala and Michael Collins gave Everton Under-18s a deserved 2-1 win over Middlesbrough at USM Finch Farm on Saturday.

Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur

Everton's Premier League programme resumes this weekend with the visit to Goodison Park of Tottenham Hotspur

Meis promises an intimate, intimidating, unique arena

Architect Dan Meis has written a blog entry dedicated to Everton's Bramley-Moore Dock where he reiterates his excitement for what will be a project unlike any other his firm has tackled before.

Premier League teams vote to bring summer transfer deadline forward

The transfer window will close before the start of the 2018-19 season following a vote by England's top-flight clubs this afternoon.

Rooney will play despite manager's disappointmment

Ronald Koeman says he sees no reason why Wayne Rooney won't feature against Tottenham on Saturday despite expressing his displeasure at his conduct

Koeman brings Niasse back into the fold

Ronald Koeman has confirmed that Oumar Niasse will be given the chance to ignite his career at Everton after 18 disappointing months since his big-money move from Lokomotiv Moscow.

Commonwealth Games set for Birmingham

The as yet unconfirmed breaking news suggests that Birmingham has been successful in it's bid to host the 2020 Commonwealth Games.

Koeman puts decision over Barkley on hold

Ronald Koeman says that while he is under contract, Ross Barkley remains an Everton player but he won't make a decision over the player's future selection until he is fit.

Sandro back to 100% ahead of Tottenham clash

Sandro Ramirez says that he is back to full fitness and will be raring to go when Tottenham come to Goodison Park this weekend.

Baines focused on giving his all for Everton

He plays in one of the most vulnerable areas in the Everton team but Leighton Baines doesn't take his place for granted

Barkley and Coleman in Europa League Squad

Both Ross Barkley and Seamus Coleman have been named by Everton in their squad of players for the Europa League Group stages.

Everton U18s play Oldham in Lancs Senior Cup

Oldham Athletic will visit Finch Farm to face an Everton U18s side in the Lancashire Senior Cup on Tuesday, September 5 (12noon kick off).

Mirallas disappointed over failed transfer

Kevin Mirallas has expressed his sadness that a move back to Olympiakos was thwarted on transfer deadline day.

Barkley denies undergoing Chelsea medical

Ross Barkley has played down suggestions he did a u-turn on a potential move to Chelsea in the middle of a medical exam with the London club.

Bradley Lowery Charity Match to be streamed live

Tomorrow's charity football match for the Bradley Lowery Foundation will be exclusively streamed live on the 5 News Facebook Page

Blues confirm Adeniran capture for U23s

Everton added another promising youngster to their U23s setup yesterday with the arrival of midfielder Dennis Adeniran from Fulham

Calvert-Lewin scores on England U21s debut

Dominic Calvert-Lewin made his first appearance for England's Under-21s and scored his country's only goal in a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands.

Rooney charged with drink driving

Cheshire Police have confirmed that Wayne Rooney was arrested on suspicion of driving over the legal limit for alcohol consumption in the early hours of this morning.