Gary is an experienced sports journalist who has written for, among many others, BBC Sport and The Metro, and is now the editor of ReadEverton.com. He leads daily coverage of Everton news, transfers and analysis as part of the dave.sport network. He also writes for ReadManCity.com, and ReadMotorsport within the same network. When not writing, he enjoys a nice cold pint of Guinness and trips to the cinema ... not always at the same time.
Former Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam could miss an early return to the Hill Dickinson after suffering an injury setback with Hull City. The 23-year-old left Everton during the summer after two seasons with the club, but an ongoing groin problem has placed his availability for Hull’s meeting with David Moyes’ side in doubt. Iroegbunam a […]
Everton defender Jake O’Brien reportedly confronted Israel captain Manor Solomon over Gaza following the Republic of Ireland’s 3-0 Nations League victory on Sunday. Israeli outlet Sport5 claims O’Brien shouted towards the West Ham winger from the dressing-room area as Solomon made his way to a post-match interview. O’Brien reportedly confronted Solomon after Ireland win According […]
Bayern Munich have reportedly added Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to their list of options as they consider their goalkeeping plans beyond 2027. Journalist Alan Nixon reports that Bayern are gathering information on the 32-year-old England international, with Vincent Kompany said to have sought opinions on Pickford from contacts within the game. Pickford reportedly moves up […]
Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson believes Jordan Pickford has every reason to be disappointed after the Everton number one lost his place to James Trafford. Pickford was left on the bench for England’s 3-2 Nations League defeat against Spain, with Thomas Tuchel giving Trafford his first competitive start. The England manager has insisted Pickford has […]
Mauricio Pochettino has pointed to the punishment previously handed to Everton while discussing what could constitute a fair sanction for Manchester City following reports of the independent commission’s findings. The former Tottenham and Chelsea manager referenced both Everton and Nottingham Forest, who received points deductions for breaches of the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules […]
James Tarkowski has backed Tyler Dibling to build on his recent progress at Everton, describing the youngster’s talent as “incredible”. Dibling has begun to show more of his ability in recent appearances after taking some time to settle following his £35m summer move from Southampton. His assist against Wolves in the Carabao Cup was an […]
Everton teenager Douglass Lukjanciks speaks on his Southport FC loan spell, non-league development, and following in Jordan Pickford’s footsteps.
A varied Monday for Everton, with the implications of Manchester City’s financial case unexpectedly reaching the Blues and Megan Finnigan reflecting on her long road back from an ACL injury. There has also been the fallout from the Women’s derby defeat at Anfield, while Vitalii Mykolenko and Braiden Graham could add to Everton’s international minutes […]
Everton’s international interest continues today with Vitalii Mykolenko and Braiden Graham both involved in Nations League squads. Mykolenko is first up as Ukraine face Georgia at 5pm UK time, before Graham’s Northern Ireland host Hungary at Windsor Park at 7.45pm. The two Everton players are at very different stages of their international careers, with Mykolenko […]
Brennan Johnson played 83 minutes as Wales suffered their second Nations League defeat in four days with a 2-0 loss against Denmark in Copenhagen. The Everton forward started for Craig Bellamy’s side at the Parken Stadium and created one of Wales’ better opportunities during a difficult evening against the Danes. Johnson creates Wales chance in […]
Jake O’Brien played the full 90 minutes as the Republic of Ireland beat Israel 3-0 on Sunday, but this was an international appearance with significance far beyond the result. The Everton defender was part of an Ireland team who wore black armbands and bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem after a turbulent build-up […]
James Tarkowski believes injury problems were the only thing delaying Jarrad Branthwaite’s return to the England squad. The Everton captain has welcomed the recognition for his regular centre-back partner, who is back on international duty after being selected for England’s latest Nations League fixtures. “I’m delighted,” Tarkowski said. “We all know how good he is.” […]
