James Kellett

James Kellett

Sports Journalist · 177 articles

James is a huge Everton fan who has had a season ticket since 2009. He achieved a Gold-Standard NCTJ from News Associates in May 2025 and has freelance experience with PA Media, Warner Bros. and Sportsbeat. His Everton hero is Tim Cahill, and the first player he ever interviewed was Romelu Lukaku.

Everton international round-up: Pickford, Ndiaye, O’Brien in action
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Everton international round-up: Pickford, Ndiaye, O’Brien in action

The World Cup is just days away, and multiple Everton players are in preparation mode ahead of football’s biggest tournament. Away from the upcoming action in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, even more Blues have featured for their nations, which did not manage to qualify. It is set to be a huge summer ahead for […]

Everton duo named among Premier League’s top 20 players in new ranking
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Everton duo named among Premier League’s top 20 players in new ranking

Everton’s end to the season saw them go winless in their final seven matches and miss out on an opportunity to gain European football. It was a huge disappointment for Evertonians as the Toffees’ form fell off a cliff following a late defeat in the Merseyside Derby. Yet after some poor performances, there were individuals […]

Jack Grealish update gives Everton renewed hope of permanent deal
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Jack Grealish update gives Everton renewed hope of permanent deal

Jack Grealish has reignited his career at Everton. After moving to Manchester City in 2021, he helped them achieve the heights of marvellous treble in 2023, but as seasons went on, he fell out of favour and his playing time at the Etihad Stadium started to decrease. But a loan move to Hill Dickinson Stadium […]

Everton’s spending capabilities revealed ahead of transfer window
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Everton’s spending capabilities revealed ahead of transfer window

Everton are preparing themselves for a crucial summer transfer window, after they look to bounce back following a bitterly disappointing end to their 2025-26 campaign. Players are starting to be linked with a move to Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Hayden Hackney being one target high on David Moyes’ shortlist. Last summer was the Toffees’ first […]

Why Everton’s pursuit of Hayden Hackney remains unresolved
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Why Everton’s pursuit of Hayden Hackney remains unresolved

Hayden Hackney has emerged as a prime target for David Moyes this summer. The midfielder was a member of a Middlesbrough team that were just a game away from Premier League promotion, but had the prospect cruelly snatched from them due to a late defeat against Hull City. Everton’s dismal end to their 2025-26 campaign […]

Hayden Hackney rumour reveals Everton’s transfer strategy
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Hayden Hackney rumour reveals Everton’s transfer strategy

Everton are making a push for Hayden Hackney, having been linked with the midfielder in recent weeks. The 23-year-old was a member of the Middlesbrough side that reached the Championship play-off final, yet succumbed to a late defeat against Hull City. Boro have warded off previous interest in their captain, but it appears that with […]

Prem referee reveals Everton star he would not like to officiate
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Prem referee reveals Everton star he would not like to officiate

The Premier League 2025-26 season did not see Everton meet eye to eye with referees. Their opening match against Leeds United saw a contentious penalty decision go against them, and the historic first league encounter at Hill Dickinson Stadium also included a controversial spot kick. It was an overall disappointing campaign for the Toffees, and […]

Jack Grealish sends clear message over Everton future
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Jack Grealish sends clear message over Everton future

Jack Grealish was one of Everton’s standout players of the 2025-26 campaign. After arriving from Manchester City on loan, he hit the ground running and was named the Premier League’s August Player of the Month. But his foot injury in January ruled the winger out of action for the remainder of the season, which proved […]