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.
January is still more than two months away, but the list of strikers being linked with Everton is already beginning to grow. That should not come as much of a surprise. Thierno Barry is David Moyes’ only recognised senior centre-forward following Beto’s summer departure, while David Ornstein has indicated that a striker is among the […]
Everton face Chelsea at the Hill Dickinson on Saturday in the latest meeting of a rivalry that began more than a century ago. Our Everton-Chelsea head-to-head charts the full history, but some afternoons deserve a closer look. There have been title-winning Everton sides, heavy Goodison victories, a seven-goal defeat and one of Romelu Lukaku’s finest […]
When The Friedkin Group completed its takeover of Everton in December 2024, there was little ambiguity about the language being used. Marc Watts, TFG president and Everton’s new executive chairman, spoke of a “long-term vision”. He promised “thoughtful and strategic investment” in the first-team squad and plans to make the most of the club’s new […]
Everton should continue to receive financial backing from The Friedkin Group while the owners explore new investment options, according to David Ornstein. TFG announced last week that it was considering several possibilities, including the potential sale of its controlling interest in Everton. Speaking on The Athletic FC Podcast, Ornstein said that process should not mean […]
Everton have opted for continuity in their recruitment operation by retaining head of player trading Nick Hammond until at least the end of next summer. The Bobble reported on Wednesday evening that Hammond has agreed a new deal with the club, keeping one of the key figures in Everton’s post-Kevin Thelwell structure in place for […]
Everton have been linked with two strikers as clubs begin to assess their options ahead of the January transfer window. David Moyes’ comments about The Friedkin Group’s decision to explore a potential sale have also been challenged by Simon Jordan, while James Garner topped a Premier League passing ranking following Saturday’s draw at Hull City. […]
James Garner completed more passes than any other Premier League player during the latest round of fixtures, with three Everton players featuring in the top 10. According to figures published by Squawka, Garner completed 85 passes in Everton’s 2-2 draw at Hull City and was the only player in Gameweek 6 to reach 80. Manchester […]
Everton have been credited with interest in Waterford striker Tommy Lonergan after reportedly scouting the Republic of Ireland Under-21 international. OneFootball reported that Everton were among the clubs represented when Lonergan scored twice in Ireland’s 3-1 win over England Under-21s. The 22-year-old has also impressed at club level, scoring 14 league goals for Waterford this […]
Simon Jordan has rejected David Moyes’ suggestion that Everton‘s summer transfer business may have provided an indication that The Friedkin Group were preparing to sell the club. Moyes said he was surprised by TFG’s decision to explore a potential sale, although the Everton manager suggested he perhaps should have recognised signs of what was coming […]
Everton are tracking Dinamo Zagreb striker Dion Beljo ahead of the January transfer window. TEAMtalk reports that Everton, Manchester United and Tottenham have recently checked on the 24-year-old Croatia international. Brentford have also monitored Beljo, who has scored 12 goals in his past 14 appearances. Everton monitoring Dion Beljo Beljo has scored 10 times in […]
Everton return to Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday when Chelsea provide the next test of their unbeaten Premier League start. David Moyes’ side drew 2-2 at Hull City last weekend and have 10 points from their opening six league games. Chelsea also have 10 points after beating Bournemouth 5-1 in their most recent Premier League […]
Everton manager David Moyes was at the centre of speculation on Tuesday as questions continued over his future and the ownership of the club. The Blues were also linked with potential transfer targets, James Tarkowski spoke about the club’s prospects and BBC Sport analysis calculated a potential £66.4m financial impact on Everton during the period […]
