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 defensive woes continue as stat emerges
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Everton defensive woes continue as stat emerges

Everton’s 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace was marked by wasteful finishing and lapses in concentration. The Blues are still in the fight for European qualification, but they have now squandered any hope they had of sneaking in a Champions League spot. It is now back-to-back games where the Toffees have surrendered a lead and ended […]

Oliver Glasner rips into uninspiring Everton
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Oliver Glasner rips into uninspiring Everton

Everton’s European hopes took a dent after drawing 2-2 at Selhurst Park. The Toffees have not won since their marvellous 3-0 victory against Chelsea in March and have let leads slip in their past two matches. Crystal Palace were fresh off qualifying for their first European final on Thursday night after defeating Shakhtar Donetsk. Even […]

Iliman Ndiaye needs to cut out wasteful trend
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Iliman Ndiaye needs to cut out wasteful trend

Iliman Ndiaye adds flair and creativity to this Everton squad. Since arriving from Marseille in 2024, he has been the Blues’ star man and scored some magnificent goals. The Senegal international is largely at the centre of Everton’s attacking play, and his absence in January highlighted how much of a key man he is. Yet […]

What would Raul Jimenez add to Everton?
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What would Raul Jimenez add to Everton?

Everton have been rumoured with a move for Raul Jimenez, whose contract is set to expire at the end of this season. The Mexican international has played in the Premier League since 2018, where he scored 13 league goals in his debut campaign. Jimenez suffered a horrendous head injury in 2020 but has since returned […]

Crystal Palace vs Everton: Player ratings after wasteful display
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Crystal Palace vs Everton: Player ratings after wasteful display

Everton have extended their winless run to five matches after wasting numerous chances in their 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace. David Moyes’ side remain in the fight for a European spot, but their dreams of qualifying have dwindled once more. After taking the lead in the opening minutes, the Toffees had several chances to extend […]

David Moyes hoping to repeat Everton record from 2011
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David Moyes hoping to repeat Everton record from 2011

Everton continue their charge for European football with a visit to Selhurst Park. With the exception of the past three matches, David Moyes has built a rigid team at Hill Dickinson Stadium, and fine performances in the back line have won a lot of their points. In a season that has seen the Toffees lose […]

Netflix to release documentary about ex-Everton magician
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Netflix to release documentary about ex-Everton magician

James Rodriguez’s time at Everton was brief, but his impact was immense. In Carlo Ancelotti’s only full season on Merseyside, he recruited the attacking midfielder for the Blues and was the beating heart of their attack. Evertonians did not get to witness the Colombian international in person, yet they have fond memories of his special […]

Iliman Ndiaye dominating Premier League finishing metric
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Iliman Ndiaye dominating Premier League finishing metric

Iliman Ndiaye’s arrival from Marseille in 2024 was one of Everton’s best pieces of business in modern-day football. The winger arrived for a fee that was reported to be around £15 million, and has since greatly increased his value. Ahead of the FIFA World Cup, the Senegalese international is set for a busy schedule as […]

David Moyes can join elite club ahead of Crystal Palace encounter
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David Moyes can join elite club ahead of Crystal Palace encounter

David Moyes has made his European ambitions clear as Everton are still in the hunt for a return to the continental stage for the first time since 2017. The Toffees are currently on a four-match winless streak and have stumbled at such a crucial point in the season. After conceding three successive stoppage-time goals, the […]

Only a modest profit for Toffees from any Anthony Gordon sale
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Only a modest profit for Toffees from any Anthony Gordon sale

Anthony Gordon is involved in another transfer saga as it is reported he wants to push a move away from Newcastle United. These events come just three years after the winger forced a transfer to St James’ Park, when he refused to train with Everton in January 2023. Selling Gordon was a blow for the […]

Thrashing at the Amex handed Everton an ideal platform
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Thrashing at the Amex handed Everton an ideal platform

Everton’s famous win at the Amex Stadium in 2023 will go down as one of their most famous in Premier League history. Sean Dyche’s side entered the game with one league away win under their belt and faced a Brighton and Hove Albion team that managed to break into the top six. The result appeared […]

Two future Everton stars nominated for Player of the Season
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Two future Everton stars nominated for Player of the Season

Everton U21 ended their PL2 campaign 18th in the league with seven wins from 20 matches. It was a season filled with ups and downs, but their side still featured some exciting prospects. Braiden Graham was a key talisman up top, and at the other end, George Pickford was a fine shot stopper in between […]