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Dominic Calvert-Lewin is headed for the exit door after “contract talks stalled with no breakthrough expected,” according to Mark Douglas of The i Paper.

On Monday, a statement from Everton on the club website said that they are continuing to liaise with both his and Michael Keane’s representatives over a new deal. However, those negotiations proved unsuccessful and it has been assumed by all parties that Calvert-Lewin will leave the Toffees once his contract expires at the end of the month.

The 28-year-old joined Everton from Sheffield United for £1.5m in 2016 and has scored 71 goals and registered 22 assists in 273 appearances across all competitions.

“There has been some interest from Nottingham Forest and Manchester United in recent months, while Newcastle United made an approach to sign him last year. At 28, Calvert-Lewin wants to play European football and would be open to opportunities overseas,” Douglas said in The i Paper report.

“There was a feeling inside Everton that Calvert-Lewin, who was offered a new deal before the Friedkin Group completed their takeover in December, might be edging towards recommitting to the club after his representatives spoke to David Moyes again at the end of April.

“But those discussions did not lead to a breakthrough and his exit will quicken the pace of Everton’s summer revolution.”

As a result of his departure, the signing of a frontline striker will take top priority for the club’s summer transfer plans. The Blues unsuccessfully tried to rope in Liam Delap from Ipswich Town before he opted for Chelsea.

The report also added that Michael Keane is “also expected to leave” and Everton are eyeing a huge overhaul of players given the number of players leaving this summer. 

The Blues have already confirmed the departures of Abdoulaye Doucoure, Ashley Young, Joao Virginia, Asmir Begovic, Mason Holgate and Neal Maupay who will leave the club when their current contracts expire at the end of the month. 

Meanwhile, Orel Mangala, Jesper Lindstrom, Jack Harrison and Armando Broja are set to return to their respective clubs following the end of their loan spells.

 

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Paul Hewitt
1 Posted 11/06/2025 at 09:04:04
Can we just announce what he's doing.

It's boring now. 😴

Colin Glassar
2 Posted 11/06/2025 at 09:22:49
Goodbye, Dom.

I've supported you since Day 1 but, if you think you'll be better off elsewhere, then off you go.

Good luck in the future.

Eric Myles
3 Posted 11/06/2025 at 09:26:03
Hardly surprising news.
Barrie Taylor
4 Posted 11/06/2025 at 09:45:48
I struggle with this one as I like the kid, but he's not Champions League quality. I would say he is England-level quality as I would fancy my chances of getting in that team.

I do fear a move will end his career rather than ignite it, but good luck and hope it works out.

Mike Keating
5 Posted 11/06/2025 at 09:50:29
Until it's News, please file under Rumours.
Kim Vivian
6 Posted 11/06/2025 at 10:05:41
What's new here?....

Apart from the Nottm Forest murmur. Hadn't heard that one.

Keith Gleave
7 Posted 11/06/2025 at 10:17:29
It will be a shame, as he has proven, given a run of games and the right service, he can score goals.
Andrew Clare
8 Posted 11/06/2025 at 10:28:19
Calvert-Lewin had everything apart from goals. He just wasn't prolific in that department which is essential if you are a striker.

Playing in a defensive set-up for a lot of the time didn't help either. Also, injuries plagued him and he had the misfortune to play under some dire managers.

I hope he fares well wherever he goes.

Tim Dalton
9 Posted 11/06/2025 at 10:58:59
Mrs Calvert-Lewin posted yesterday saying this isn't true.

I would like Calvert-Lewin to stay, he is formidable in the air, and plays best with a partner who plays to his strengths. Him and Richarlison were a great partnership.

It's a big caveat, but a fit and firing Calvert-Lewin could be a huge thing for us.

If he can stay fit...

David Bromwell
10 Posted 11/06/2025 at 11:00:00
Andrew, I think you sum up Calvert-Lewin's time with us perfectly. He seems a nice bloke, who generally did his best.

I too would like to join you and many others who would like to wish him well. But for the club, it's time to move on.

Ray Roche
11 Posted 11/06/2025 at 11:12:15
So he scored a goal every four games. Anyone know of a better Premier League level and available striker who can better that?

Serious question, I'm not up to speed with players from abroad.

Ian Jones
12 Posted 11/06/2025 at 11:15:29
So the transfer window is now shut: closed yesterday, 10th June and reopens 16th June.

It's going to be a long summer

Danny O'Neill
14 Posted 11/06/2025 at 11:25:20
Ian,

It's been said elsewhere. That mini-transfer window was only open to those competing in the FIFA Club World Cup. It was not applicable to us or anyone else not in that competition.

For everyone else, it was always 16th June.

Barry Williams
15 Posted 11/06/2025 at 11:31:47
Tim Dalton - 9

Hi Tim,

From my memory the Richarlison/Calvert-Lewin partnership was far from great - in fact I remember posting about how they did not seem to gel at all and that there didn't seem to be any chemistry between them. I would often notice that when Calvert-Lewin was in a good position - Richarlison would ignore the easy pass to him and go for glory himself (generally not obtaining that glory) - and that as a partnership they hindered each other instead of sparking each other to the next level, though I thought that Calvert-Lewin was a much less selfish player and much more in the ethos of Everton as he'd take his knocks and not sit on the floor with a titty lip when he didn't get his own way - unlike Richarlison who endlessly frustrated me with his embarrassing antics.

Just an opinion and happy to be proven wrong by any stats experts out there!

Ian Jones
16 Posted 11/06/2025 at 11:38:44
An alternative view to Dominic Calvert-Lewin's recent history in terms of form and injuries is that he could be a re-emerging prospect/threat rather than a fading force.

He's potentially entering a second career-peak and some of the smarter clubs out there hould possibly act before the rest of the market misses out. He also has non-footballing value in that he's a youngish family man, marketable, 'trendy' and articulate.

In my opinion, whoever he turns to next, even if that's us again, will be lucky to have him.

Ian Jones
17 Posted 11/06/2025 at 11:42:35
Danny, going to contradict you there. This is off the Premier League website. It was open to the 20 National Associations with teams competing in the competition.

Which deals have been done in this first window?

A number of Premier League clubs took advantage of the early window to bring in new players.

Manchester United completed their first signing of the summer by bringing in Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Liverpool, meanwhile, signed right-back Jeremie Frimpong from Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen.

Link

Kevin Molloy
18 Posted 11/06/2025 at 11:45:42
I'm not a fan of DCL but even if I was I think he needs to go. If he signed for us now it would look like a humiliating climbdown, and I don't think he'll ever get onside again with a big part of the fanbase. He scored 3 goals last season, which is basically no goals. We can find someone to hold the ball up even if like DCL they can't hit a barn door for a lot less than the wages he's asking for.
Ray Robinson
19 Posted 11/06/2025 at 11:45:43
Danny, pretty certain the early transfer window was available to all clubs. It would have been totally just and anti-competitive otherwise.
Ian Bennett
20 Posted 11/06/2025 at 12:00:37
Ian, he could be great off the bench for Newcastle, Arsenal or bang them in Italy.

Or he could score 3 all aeason at £5m per annum over the next 3 seasons. £15m to find out.

Brian Williams
21 Posted 11/06/2025 at 12:06:00
Danny#14

Danny, the window was open for any club whether in the CWC or not mate.

Danny O'Neill
22 Posted 11/06/2025 at 12:18:59
I stand corrected Ray. I just assumed it was open for them. This is why I should stay out of transfer speculation!!

Seems it is predominantly them who have done the most of the big business.

I don't think we were going to do much until we had Hammond in the chair.

When I read into it after your post, there have been a few active. The neighbours have been busy.

What is eyewaterinw is how many players clubs have released. Arsenal, Tottenham, Wolves and Burnley all in double figures.

Although, Wolves are £100M in profit and Burnley have brought in 4.

It's going to be an interesting main window.

On Dominic, it's been discussed enough. I've no idea. The latest update on the club website, which isn't really an update, is still reporting that we are in discussion with Calvert-Lewin and Keane's representatives.

As always, wait until there is an announcement.

Raymond Fox
23 Posted 11/06/2025 at 12:24:04
If he goes, he must be asking for too much money or too long a contract.

With his injury record he is a risk for anybody, but he's free and gratias. He might even then not get what he wants each week but he will surely find another club in the Prem.

Martin Mason
24 Posted 11/06/2025 at 12:31:09
Raymond, not necessarily as who decides what is too much money? He and the club don't agree on what his future contract terms will be that's all. He has the absolute right to turn down what is offered. He owes the Club nothing except consideration and thanks. I believe that he has a good transfer organised and he will be superb value. We must just move on.
Christy Ring
26 Posted 11/06/2025 at 12:43:28
We've been discussing Dom's situation every day, nothings changed, now we're starting afresh with a different heading, so until we get official word whether he stays or goes, why start the same for or against all over again.
Kevin Molloy
27 Posted 11/06/2025 at 12:45:23
over the course of his career Martin he's averaged six goals a season. He will be demanding north of £150,000 a week. 'Superb value' are not the words that jump out at me looking at that, particularly when he's on his last contract.
Danny O'Neill
28 Posted 11/06/2025 at 12:49:56
Although we have no idea Raymond @23, they are good assumptions. Inevitably it will involve salary discussions; there aren't many jobs that don't.

Contract length as well. Maybe a year with an option for more if he stays fit?? I just don't know.

Personally, if I was him and depending on his family circumstances, I would go for a clean break somewhere else. And I'm thinking the continent might be an option.

It's just interesting that the club hasn't killed it yet, when they have already made announcements about others.

Mark Murphy
29 Posted 11/06/2025 at 12:51:03
Oh dear
What a shame
Never mind
Eric Myles
30 Posted 11/06/2025 at 12:52:31
Kevin, I read Martin's comment as DCL will be superb value for the club he moves to.
Ian Jones
31 Posted 11/06/2025 at 12:56:25
Mark, think you've summed up the DCL situation for many ToffeeWebbers...
Derek Powell
32 Posted 11/06/2025 at 13:14:59
Another one who thinks he's bigger than the club he will soon be forgotten about
Ajay Gopal
33 Posted 11/06/2025 at 13:17:09
I wouldn’t mind either way. If he signs another contract with us, I would hope that this is a new beginning for him and us. Maybe Moyes can turn him into a 15-20 goals per season striker. If he decides to seek greener pastures elsewhere, I wouldn’t bear him any ill-will. I would sincerely wish him a successful career ahead, except, of course when he plays against us. For us, I hope for once the footballing gods smile on us and give us a striker who becomes an Everton legend and wins us lots of trophies!
Eric Haworth
34 Posted 11/06/2025 at 13:26:31
OMG, I’ve only just realised that with him gone, together with Doucoure, Keane, Harrison & Young, who the hell do we take it out on now???
Raymond Fox
35 Posted 11/06/2025 at 13:28:30
As you mention in your last paragraph Danny @ 28 it does point towards Moyes would prefer him to stay.
Martin Mason
36 Posted 11/06/2025 at 14:50:16
Kevin@27 Unfortunately life is never as Black or White as you paint it and I'm not going to get into any further discussion on his relative ability now. I maintain that he will be superb value for wherever he goes on the basis that there is no cost. I'd also say that in a good well coached side, which he has never been in with Everton, his potential is far higher than 6 goals per season.
Lee Courtliff
37 Posted 11/06/2025 at 14:51:25
Barry, I agree with you in saying that there was never any synergy between Dom and Richy. I remember saying at the time that they seemed to play independently of each other despite looking like a natural pair, on paper anyway.

It's a shame what's happened to DCL, but it probably is time to go our separate ways. Good luck to him

Tony Abrahams
38 Posted 11/06/2025 at 15:20:08
Although Dominic, never played up top with Beto, that much, I saw that same lack of understanding in trying to forge a partnership, that you describe perfectly, imo, with regards his partnership with Richarlison, Lee.

When I first saw Beto, I thought that his biggest asset was that he looked a real threat running in behind, and I think Dominic’s biggest asset has always been that if you give him decent service, he his very good at getting and keeping hold of the ball?

A partnership that might look that it’s been made in heaven, I thought, but when I have watched them playing together, neither of them have looked like they know how to combine their best assets.

Maybe these modern formations with teams often only using one striker, has got a lot to do with this?

Paul Kossoff
39 Posted 11/06/2025 at 15:24:15
Despite the fact that he's not a prolific or regular goal scorer, I would still value him in the team. His hold up, link up play and heading ability is quality.I will look with interest at his performances in who ever he joins. I hope he dosn't go to the sports washing company, as that's just a cash in and makes his, I want to play in Europe silly.
Too many Everton players leave for nothing while bang average squad members leave other teams for millions.
Barry Williams
40 Posted 11/06/2025 at 15:49:36
Lee Courtliff - 37

Yes, there seemed to be no cohesiveness between the two, as you said, on paper they should have been a real partnership - although true striking partnerships seem to be a thing of the past with the formations now, unless you include the attacking midfielder as a striking partnership, which would have been Beto and Doucoure at the tail end of this season - again, hardy a match as the ball would be bouncing everywhere with those two as the heads of the team - though individually they have their merits. A player with a good eye for a pass will bring out the best in Beto, who I think we should stick with, despite his weaknesses as his strengths can be a real asset!

Andy Crooks
41 Posted 11/06/2025 at 15:58:10
Kevin @18, I think you need to elaborate
on this:

He scored 3 goals last season, which is basically no goals

What?

Liam Mogan
42 Posted 11/06/2025 at 16:05:14
There needs to be more OPs on the DCL saga. So much fresh debate to be had!
Danny O'Neill
43 Posted 11/06/2025 at 16:29:49
It seems as if he won't stay, but if Dominic did, I could see him working well with Beto.

There seems to be a perception that Beto is a target man / hold up player. He isn't.

Beto's diagonal running through the lines onto through balls is his best asset. He worries and occupies defenders.

We got the best out of him when we started using him that way, with Alcaraz driving at defences and putting him in.

It could work, but for those two to play together, we'd have to change the shape, because I wouldn't want to be leaving out Charly or Ndiaye.

You're straying into 4-2-4 territory there for those who like formations. Maybe 4-1-3-2?

As it stands now, Ndiaye, Alcaraz, McNeil with Gana behind them, before we add to the squad. Dominic and Beto up front.

It's all guess work. Mention of Gana has just reminded me, we are going to lose him for at least a month in December with AFCON. Have we cloned him yet?

Let's see what happens with Dominic. I personally find it a shame he hasn't had the support (on the pitch), when he's been fit these past seasons. And that we haven't played the tactics that would better suit his game.

Beto could be have been the player to play off him.

I think he's gone, but the messaging seems to be that the club are still talking, so it's anyone's guess.

Brian Williams
44 Posted 11/06/2025 at 16:40:57
Just a point on Gana Danny. He, allegedly, hasn't agreed to his new contract offer.
Danny O'Neill
45 Posted 11/06/2025 at 16:42:11
Yes Brian, still on offer.

Does that mean he has declined or hasn't decided yet?

Andy Peers
46 Posted 11/06/2025 at 16:42:50
Where do you find the information on player wages. I am curious what the total is from players leaving.
Jim Bennings
47 Posted 11/06/2025 at 16:54:59
So we basically need two strikers bringing in from July 1st then

We better start getting our skates on truth of the matter.

I hope we don't have a typically Everton slow summer.

Robert Tressell
48 Posted 11/06/2025 at 16:56:45
Andy there’s some pretty reliable sources if you just google players wages.

Our wage bill is going to plummet shortly. By the end of June it wouldn’t be a surprise if it’s the lowest of all clubs other than those promoted (or thereabouts).

It’ll go back up of course as we restock the squad but it’s unlikely to be anywhere close to the stand out ‘big 9’ on wages - being the traditional Rich 6 plus Newcastle, Villa and West Ham.

Ryan Holroyd
49 Posted 11/06/2025 at 16:58:50
The wages on websites are probably wrong.

For example, I saw one recent website (spotrac) saying Evertons wage bill was 75m when the official website says the wage bill double that

Colin Glassar
50 Posted 11/06/2025 at 17:09:53
I see Moyesy got an OBE. Next stop, a knighthood? Arise Sir David.
Andrew Ellams
51 Posted 11/06/2025 at 17:11:11
Andy @ 41, it means it's poor return which is pretty much worthless for a PL striker.

We could probably pull somebody out of the lower leagues that can bully defenders and hit that kind of goal return for a lot less money.

Robert Tressell
52 Posted 11/06/2025 at 17:12:14
How do you know the official website is correct Ryan? Most independent sources seem to draw the same conclusion - seem logical in their breakdown too. I haven’t studied the official website so asking this as a genuine question rather than as an argument either way.
Andy Peers
53 Posted 11/06/2025 at 17:18:23
These wages are cheap compared to others

O'Brien. 35,000 p/w

Branthwaite 35,000.00 p/w

Garner. 35,00.00 pw

McNeil 25,000.00 p/w

Alcaraz 20,00.00 per week

Ndiaye 45,000.00 p/w.

I presume Alcarz is now higher with a new contract as these are last season wages.

As a comparison Mason Holgate was on 70,000.per week.

Danny O'Neill
54 Posted 11/06/2025 at 17:28:27
I only look at the official website for official announcements. I don't think I've ever seen them reveal wages, but as always, happy to be corrected.

I'm always dubious about wages. Firstly, we don't know and it's mostly press talk.

Also, like a lot of jobs, base salary is different from estimated salary. So, using a more normal example, base salary can be £80k a year. Then there are benefits (private health, dental, life insurance, critical health care, pension, car allowance etc). So the 80k becomes more like a £120k package.

It will be the same for footballers. They will have a basic wage with add ons. Win bonus, goal bonus, league position bonus, clean sheet bonus, plus others.

That's just my unknown take. When I read £120k a week, I don't think that is their actual wage. The press most likely go with the potential maximum.

On the club website, I see the new membership scheme is available for those who require it.

The price has increased from the previous £35 to £60 a season. There are a few additional benefits.

I guess, we can't complain too much. We have complained about the club's marketing and lacking the ability to generate revenue for too long. I just hope they don't price out too many supporters.

Kevin Molloy
55 Posted 11/06/2025 at 17:31:06
Andy, it means that his contribution to putting the ball in the net last year was negligible.

For a centre-forward, it's pretty shocking, and for one on well over £100k a week it's laughable… but the joke's on us.

Brian Williams
56 Posted 11/06/2025 at 17:36:17
DCL'S reported salary in a lot of places (who knows which one's are accurate) is £100k a week.
Andy Crooks
57 Posted 11/06/2025 at 17:40:07
Andrew @51, had the poster meant poor return I think he would have said so. Perhaps saying that DCL didn't score a single goal would have been more satisfying but that option wasn't available.
I think that three goals was indeed a poor return, but it was "basically" three goals. Why twist language to reinforce clear disdain for a player?
Alan Shearer won one league title, is that basically none? It was a poor return for one of his remarkable talent, though.
Wouldn't have been "basically none" had the goals been a hat trick at Anfield. For me, these things matter.
Warwick Jones
58 Posted 11/06/2025 at 18:30:07
Further to Danny O'Neill's comment (54) about the new membership price. It's almost double at £60. As an arl arse pensioner I feel a bit let down by this. I live in Norfolk and I was happy to be able to listen to live match day coverage and keep in touch but this makes me feel like I did as a ten year old at the Inter Milan game in 1963. I was one of several lads lifted over the front wall at Gwladys street (not long after Roy Vernon's disallowed goal) as we were getting crushed. The St John's ambulance bloke revived me with smelling salts then we were all lead round the pitch, down the player's entrance tunnel and, before we knew what was happening, politely but firmly put out into the street. I did manage to bunk back in but this time I don't think I can be arsed
Barry Williams
59 Posted 11/06/2025 at 19:02:46
Danny O'Neill - 43

Even if Calvert-Lewin stays - I don't think we'll ever know whether he and Beto would be a good partnership at all. when was the last time Everton actually played with 2 strikers from the start of a top flight game?

Danny O'Neill
60 Posted 11/06/2025 at 19:10:30
Exactly Brian, that's why it would take a total reform of shape and in my head, just playing with the one defensive midfielder (hopefully Gana).

That's up to the manager.

We're obviously talking names with what we know. There will be either replacements or additions to give us options.

There hasn't really been much to play with recently

Ian Bennett
61 Posted 11/06/2025 at 19:15:42
Probably Ferguson and Campbell was the last big two combination for us. The bruise brothers as the echo called it, and it didnt really work then either.

Big man, little man used to be the tried and tested. Seems to have all but disappeared these days. Little strikers more likely to be a right wing forward or a 10.

Ferguson at United ditched the two strikers after europe failures being over run in midfield. Everyone else followed.

Tony Abrahams
62 Posted 11/06/2025 at 19:15:45
Off the top of my head, I’d say when we got knocked out of the FA Cup, against Luton, at Goodison, about 17 months ago Barry?

It wasn’t a top flight game, and I suppose countless Everton managers, had given up on cups, but it was another disastrous result, which I thought wouldn’t have happened if our midfielders, hadn’t wasted so many good opportunities to put our centre forwards in on goal?

I left Goodison, convinced that Luton, would stay up because of their effort and desire, but they have been relegated twice, which showed me what I know!

Eric Haworth
63 Posted 11/06/2025 at 19:48:46
Barry#59 To name but one combination Kevin Campbell & Wayne Rooney under our current manager David Moyes.
Barry Williams
64 Posted 11/06/2025 at 19:52:30
Ian Bennett 61/Eric Haworth 63

good examples, but that is going back over 20 years!

Eric Haworth
66 Posted 11/06/2025 at 20:10:49
Barry#64 The significance is not so much the date, but the relevance of the manager who operated with twin strikers being the one in the same existing incumbent, who by the way also linked Kevin with Franny Jeffers.
Danny O'Neill
67 Posted 11/06/2025 at 20:10:56
In recent decades, the game changed. To play with 2 strikers, you now give up space in midfield, where I believe games are won or lost.

I think that's why most teams switched to one up front and this number 10 phrase came in, which is a supporting attacking midfielder/striker.

It can still be done, with the right individuals, whoever they end up being.

I'm not sure Moyes OBE, would be brave enough, but if you have the right players, 3-5-2 is the best formation from both an attacking and defending perspective in my opinion.

But everyone has to be switched on, the midfield has to work incredibly hard and the wing backs be extremely fit, as they will be doing "doggies" up and down the flanks as play breaks from attack to defence.

We'd have a good back 3 in Tarkowski, Branthwaite and O'Brien. I don't think we have the wing backs.

Although I do like 4-2-3-1 for overall balance and shape.

Martin Mason
68 Posted 11/06/2025 at 20:46:04
Nowadays most sides play with one or no "strikers" and none of them score many goals. After the Inevitable and exceptional Salleh and Haarland in the best sides, the goals for individuals is soon down to 12-13 and Dom's pervious scoring records are now totally irrelevant. Nobody else but Salleh scores for Liverpool. The game has changed and as always most blinked but this change is permanent. Everton's desperate need for a striker is false as even the best in the world wouldn't score at Everton, the real need is a Central midfielder who can score and give assists to the striker and other midfielders. This is the new Number 10 and we don't have one although we have 3 excellent midfielders in McNeil, Alcaraz and Ndiaye so this is where our most desperate need is. One out and out 10 and a second who can also play the role. Both Beto and Dom are good enough for how we could be with a better midfield but not under any circumstances together. I believe this new 10 is similar to a false 9 and this is where we must recruit best. Moyes knows this of course and that is where he is looking carefully. Not dithering but looking for the best that we can possibly find. We also need another good midfielder who can also play that role. When people say that we are poor in the final third it inevitably means that our midfield is poor not that the striker is poor. We are mega lucky to have Gana and Garner who are the best DM 2 in the EPL for me and why the defence as a whole is great. We became good even with no 10 so imagine how good we will be with the right man. Not massive new recruitment but the right recruitment. Jesus, we really could have saved hundreds of comments based on Beto vs DOM, they are almost irrelevancies in the big picture.
Barry Williams
69 Posted 11/06/2025 at 20:55:31
Eric Haworth - 66

A genuine question, did he do it at West Ham or Sunderland?

From an Everton perspective I cannot remember 2 strikers starting a top tier match in the last 20 years - but it is more than possible.

Martin Mason
70 Posted 11/06/2025 at 21:11:40
Danny, Whenever Moyes tried using wing backs it seemed to be a disaster.
Eric Haworth
71 Posted 11/06/2025 at 21:37:23
Barry#69 As Danny#67 and Martin#68 have articulated, the game has now evolved, so depending on how teams are set up, the definition of striker is now less clear, although it can still be assumed the player who scores the most goals falls into that category, whether it be an out and out number 9, or a modern number 10, or even a wide player such as Salah. The examples I gave of Moyes past combinations in our colours, I would suggest he had both Franny and Wayne playing off Kevin. Similar to his set up with the likes of Antonio, Bowen and Kudus, etc at West Ham. However, I have no knowledge of either his players or set up at either Real Sociedad or Sunderland, although he did have a similar set up at United, as do most coaches these days, tweaked with their own personal variations.
Robert Tressell
72 Posted 11/06/2025 at 21:37:53
Danny # 67, you're right - a back 3 is the only formation which really seems to enable a front 2 these days - because you can still match up a 433 / 4231 in central midfield.

Martin # 70, again, I agree. Moyes will not use a 352 (or 343 variant) and that is for the best. When he's used it in the past it is more like 541 because, like many British managers, he sees wing back as a defensive position, rather than a midfield position. So it just hands all initiative to the opposition and you end up with too many players back and no options to get the ball forward. Moyes does know his way around 433 / 451 / 4231 variants and he's pretty good at that, albeit a bit unimaginative and conservative.

James Newcombe
73 Posted 12/06/2025 at 13:09:39
I kind of hope he doesn't read ToffeeWeb!

But good luck to Dominic — he's been incredible value; when the chips were down, he delivered.

Stewart Lowe
74 Posted 12/06/2025 at 13:11:29
100% gone for me.

One anomaly season where he scores well, but then we spent every year since saying, but what if he can get injury free and rekindle his goal scoring.

New stadium, new manager, new owners, new money, new direction, new strikers!!

Eric Myles
75 Posted 12/06/2025 at 13:16:37
AJ #33,

"Maybe Moyes can turn him into a 15-20 goals per season striker."

Nah, he could only do that if he was a 30-35 goal-a-season striker.

Martin Mason
76 Posted 12/06/2025 at 16:45:53
I'm just glad that Dom will make Moyes even happier by saving the club a lot of money.

I trust the club to find the midfielders who can get the ball to him rather than buying a replacement. He will score.

Mark Murphy
77 Posted 12/06/2025 at 17:39:24
Have you heard he's staying then, Martin?

Have I missed something? (Had a siesta!)

Martin Mason
78 Posted 12/06/2025 at 17:41:18
Mark,

I can say no more because it is so divisive. It's just between me and the owners now.

Paul Tran
79 Posted 12/06/2025 at 18:27:45
Where are the fabled 20 goals a season strikers? I can't think of any, except Haaland and Salah, and they'd be shocked if they had to play with our midfielders.

If we had midfielders who could get into the box and score, it would take the pressure off the strikers and create more chances for them.

Get the right midfielders would be my strategy.

Christine Foster
80 Posted 13/06/2025 at 04:50:45
So, as a side issue but strangely relevant in terms of how fans react at a player leaving, it seems the RS fans are furious with Arnold for wait for it.. speaking Spanish at his RM press conference.
I mean, come on.. does that mean we get DCL addressing Gallowgate in broad Geordie? or do we expect Charly to wax lyrical in scouse? But hey, surely we are better than the other lot?
Brian Williams
81 Posted 13/06/2025 at 06:45:50
I wonder how TWe'rs will react if Gana doesn't accept his offer.

Will he receive a similar amount of vitriol as DCL?

Will his refusal to wear a shirt with a rainbow coloured number on, in the past, be dragged up just as DCL's fashion shoot/s has/have?

Danny O'Neill
82 Posted 13/06/2025 at 06:48:55
I like that Christine. Good on the lad, why wouldn't you want to learn a native language? You want to hear me speak broken German!! I get by. My Italian is restricted to ordering off the menu.

I don't know why, but it reminded me of Jan Molby.

The Dane wasn't blessed with pace, carried a bit of timber shall we say, but (cough), was a great player. On your point, when he spoke in English, he had a stronger Scouse accent than me!!

I gave up criticising players for moving on years ago. Maybe it's an age thing as I count the years. They move on for a variety of reasons.

The club decide to sell. The player decides to move. Agents influence. Player couldn't settle, especially with the advent of foreign players.

We have no control, so I've stopped criticising the player. Whatever happens with Dominic, and it still doesn't seem decided, we will see in the next week or so when the window opens again.

Danny O'Neill
83 Posted 13/06/2025 at 06:57:14
Brian,

No vitriol from me to Gana, just thanks.

He's had a fantastic career, some of that with Everton, who he has given 150% for and will always be welcomed back.

You only have to watch his recent interview earlier this year to see how much the club means to him. And they aren't just words, they are words from the heart.

Seeing him dancing to the Jordan Pickford song at the final game against Newcastle was brilliant.

Gana, his preferred name, handed to him by his father in respect of his grandfather, will be fondly remembered by a lot of Evertonians, regardless of what decision he makes for him and his family.

Ian Jones
84 Posted 13/06/2025 at 07:09:27
Christine, yes, the Spanish Alexander-Arnold spoke at the press conference was impressive. Did make me laugh and I did think it would wind the RS fans up which it has. There is a chance that he might have started learning Spanish at school, and then at some stage carried on with lessons more recently when his idea of Real Madrid was entering his mind and used it from time to time when speaking to some of the players at Liverpool.

It reminded me about David Platt who I think turned up in Italy speaking the language. All in the planning!

I also noted that the RS fans were up in arms when he was going for nowt, don't seem to have been as vocal now that there has been a transfer fee involved.

And yes, we're better than the other lot and many others.

Ian Jones
85 Posted 13/06/2025 at 07:40:27
Danny, re your comment @ 54, about the membership going up.

'The price has increased from the previous £35 to £60 a season. There are a few additional benefits.'

I don't recall the existing prices (ones at Goodison etc) or what the levels were. The last time I paid was at the time pre covid when I used to go to Goodison with my Dad. He then became too immobile to get to the matches, so unfortunately haven't been since. But I'll sign up this year and even if I don't get to see any live matches, I hope my meagre contribution will help somewhere along the line!

However, I saw that Forever Blue+ is £60, Forever Blue is £35.

Took a bit of digging to find the different levels as the Forever Blue+ was pushed to the front.

To be fair, am currently viewing the site on my mobile with one eye open and one hand typing so a laptop might be better to view on.

Just a note, I always think the Forever part of any membership deal, and not just in relation to Everton, suggests that it should be what it says, Forever, a one off fee and not annual but hey ho.

Danny O'Neill
86 Posted 13/06/2025 at 07:48:02
Ian, I'm at that stage of life where I don't wear glasses (in denial?), but when on the mobile, I have to move it away to gain focus!!

I purchased the £60 option for my son. If he can't use it, at least we will be able to transfer a ticket to a fellow blue.

I'll have to look up the difference in benefits.

I'm just hoping that now the Goodison thing has died down, the benefits will kick in.

It has served me well over the years, but towards the end of last season, it was worthless. It was only the goodwill of generous friends and family that got me in.

And occasionally masquerading as a home supporter at the odd away match.

There is always a way when following Everton!!

Colin Crooks
87 Posted 13/06/2025 at 08:04:26
Most of us are Christine.

Many kopites have supported TAA since he first broke into the team. They loved him and feel that because they loved him, he somehow owed them his loyalty for life. No so of course. The guy has ambitions to try other things. leagues, Cultures and now they feel utterly betrayed. They feel he has cost their club millions because he chose not to restrict his own options by signing another contract with RS.... That's because they are fucking idiots.

I say most of our fans are superior to that rabble across the park, but unfortunately we have an element within our fanbase that is toxic. This element has always been present at our club. Indeed they are present at every club, but I don't really care about other clubs.

Maybe its a sign of the times. Maybe it is the anonymity afforded by social media, but in 70 years of watching football. I have never before heard the sort of hatred directed at Calvert-Lewin.

The bizarre thing is. Some of the people who make these relentless attacks and accusations demand and expect the same loyalty the kopites expected from TAA. They're not going to get it

I`ve said for for a few weeks now. The sooner DCL leaves the better for all concerned.

Danny O'Neill
88 Posted 13/06/2025 at 08:04:36
Hopefully this works.

Off the official website, the matrix of the difference between levels of membership.

Link

Ian Jones
89 Posted 13/06/2025 at 08:15:25
Danny,

I do wear glasses for driving but in my defence, am currently in bed lying on one side with half my face squashed into pillow so only one eye visible, phone held with one hand, with the other hand used for typing too much info.

Lucklly, I don't declare my day open until around 8ish.

For those who read the posts upwards, this one will make no sense!

Have managed to get tickets in the past through the membership although needing to watch the games from the Park End due to ease of access for my Dad, Stub Hub were my go to at times and would get decently priced tickets. I understand the underlying issues re these ticket resellers but they are a useful resource especially if tickets are acceptably priced.

Agreed, access to tickets should be easier at the new place once the initial excitement and interest has reduced, but I can still see that being next season.

Good luck with your ongoing quest for tickets, although you already seem resourceful.

Ian Jones
90 Posted 13/06/2025 at 08:17:45
Colin, well put. Couldn't agree more.
Danny O'Neill
91 Posted 13/06/2025 at 08:18:11
Colin @87,

You are correct. I don't understand the animosity towards Dominic. He is going to look after his career, and I think most supporters will understand that.

He is one player. We've seen them come and go. We care about Everton.

Before my time but, if the stories I was told are to be believed, Evertonians used to turn up at Stockport County to watch Alex Young after he left Everton.

Similarly, my dad insisted on watching Southampton if they were on Match of the Day when Alan Ball was playing.

We reconciled our differences with Wayne Rooney, who is recorded as saying he didn't want to leave, but once he was told that the club were selling him to Chelsea, he stood his ground and told them if he was being sold, it would be on his terms and he would choose the club.

Don't always blame or slate the players. It's more often the club that makes the decision. Even if they force the player to hand in a transfer request to get a deal done.

Caveat. My opinion.

Ian Jones
92 Posted 13/06/2025 at 08:21:56
Danny, the link works but you still have to go elsewhere for the comparisons in prices.

I tried a similar grid for the website I work on and over complicated it with too much info. but I include the rates.

Ian Jones
93 Posted 13/06/2025 at 08:25:27
Apologies, I meant go elsewhere for the comparisons in prices for membership levels.

I can't edit the previous post.

Danny O'Neill
94 Posted 13/06/2025 at 08:54:42
Here you go if people don't know where to find it.

Forever Blue+ = £60 (reductions according to age).
Forever Blue = £35 (reductions according to age).
Forever Blue Digital = Free for all



Ian Jones
95 Posted 13/06/2025 at 12:57:16
Thanks for doing that.

I'll look at the reductions to see if any apply to me...


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