Gareth Barry yesterday counselled Everton starlet Ross Barkley against a big-money move to Premier League champions Manchester City.
The 33-year-old spoke out on the future of his midfield compatriot at a pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday’s game against Manchester United, in light of recent speculation linking the young England international with a £50 million switch to the wealthy east Manchester side.
In the latest part of their weekly feature, TTT writers Paddy and Sean offer their opinions on how the Blues should line up.
As usual, the two offer starkly different teams and formations. Which one is better?
Paddy Boyland speaks to Kane Brooker of Manchester United fan site, Read Man Utd, for the United perspective ahead of the game.
Kane gives us his expected United 11 and speaks out about former blues Wayne Rooney, Marouane Fellaini and David Moyes.
Two of our TTT writers, Paddy and Sean discuss Burnley team selection.
The former advocates a change in formation, while the latter plumps for Martinez’s tried and tested 4-2-3-1.
Paddy Boyland brings us the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s game with Burnley, as Lukaku and McGeady get set to return for the Blues.
Leon Osman, who picked up a knock against Swansea, remains a doubt, while long-term absentees Darron Gibson, Bryan Oviedo and Tony Hibbert are definitely out.
Our TTT writers discuss the selection dilemmas facing Roberto Martinez this weekend, and offer their opinions on how the Blues should line up.
Paddy Boyland speaks to Declan Terry of Swansea fan site, Read Swansea, for the Swans perspective ahead of the game.
Everton ground out an impressive victory against Champions League chasers Southampton yesterday. Here’s our (subjective) look at how the Blues got on.
Paddy Boyland speaks to Ben Hooke and Matt Elnor of Southampton fan site, Read Southampton, for the Saints perspective ahead of the game.
Paddy Boyland previews Everton U19’s Dallas Cup semi-final against Coritiba and give us the lowdown on the players to look out for in a blue shirt.
Everton Under-19 side slipped to a disappointing 3-1 defeat against River Plate in the opening match of the Dallas Cup.
Paddy Boyland reports.
Romelu Lukaku has been declared unfit to take his place in the Belgium squad for this weekend’s European Championship qualifiers.