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.
Chelsea are reportedly considering a £60m move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite – on the day the two clubs meet at the Hill Dickinson. The England international has been the subject of considerable transfer interest in recent years, most notably from Manchester United, but Everton have repeatedly resisted attempts to prise him away from Merseyside. […]
Merlin Rohl says he is “starting to realise” the scale of Everton after finding himself explaining the club’s stature, history and expectations to people back in Germany. The 24-year-old arrived from Freiburg on loan last year before earning a permanent move to Merseyside, and has offered an intriguing insight into how his understanding of Everton […]
Everton return to Premier League action against Chelsea at the Hill Dickinson this afternoon. David Moyes’ side head into today’s early kick-off unbeaten in the Premier League this season, with two wins and four draws from their opening six games leaving them fifth on 10 points. Chelsea are one place below Everton on the same […]
Everton are preparing to face Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium, but another busy day has brought developments both on and off the pitch. David Moyes has provided the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s game, while new reporting has shed further light on The Friedkin Group’s potential sale of the club and what it could […]
David Moyes says Vitalii Mykolenko has a chance of returning for Everton against Chelsea on Saturday after responding well to treatment. The Ukraine international missed last weekend’s 2-2 draw at Hull City with a fitness problem, but Moyes provided a more encouraging update at his pre-match press conference on Friday. Mykolenko could now be involved […]
David Moyes’ future at Everton could ultimately be decided by the club’s next owners, according to The Athletic’s Patrick Boyland. Moyes is out of contract at the end of the season, with Everton having agreed during the summer to delay talks over his future until the transfer window had closed. However, The Friedkin Group’s decision […]
Alan Brazil has claimed Alisher Usmanov is trying to become involved with Everton again, although the talkSPORT presenter stressed that he could not confirm the information. Usmanov had significant financial links with Everton during Farhad Moshiri’s ownership, including through USM Holdings’ sponsorship of the club’s Finch Farm training ground. Brazil said on talkSPORT that he […]
The Friedkin Group is expected to seek around £1billion for Everton as it explores the sale of a controlling interest, according to The Athletic’s Patrick Boyland. Boyland also reports that the owners are prepared to provide money for a striker in January if the right opportunity arises, despite the uncertainty surrounding the club’s ownership. TFG […]
When Everton face Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, it will be the 197th competitive meeting between two clubs whose rivalry stretches back 119 years. Chelsea won the first encounter 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in October 1907, while Everton’s first victory arrived at the fourth attempt with a 3-2 win at Goodison Park in […]
Keep track of Everton injuries, fitness concerns and expected return dates throughout the 2026/27 season. David Moyes’ injury list has shortened ahead of Saturday’s Premier League game against Chelsea, with Merlin Röhl and Christian Nørgaard both returning to the matchday squad at Hull City. Neither midfielder was used in the 2-2 draw at Hull, despite […]
Everton have had another busy day away from the pitch, with The Friedkin Group’s ownership and plans for the January transfer window remaining prominent. David Ornstein has provided an encouraging update on the backing expected to remain available to David Moyes, while we have taken a closer look at why TFG may be prepared to […]
Merlin Rohl has revealed how Seamus Coleman and Leighton Baines encouraged him to take his camera into the Everton dressing room. Rohl’s photography book, Life with Everton, is released today and documents his first year at the club through pictures taken around the squad and away from football. The 24-year-old was initially reluctant to photograph […]
