Everton prospect Anthony Gordon has been the subject of high praise from a key member of the Toffees’ board in a recent Q&A session with junior-level Everton players. Marcel Brands, the club’s Director of Football, was answering questions from fans with striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin when the subject of youth development came to the fore. The […]
Talent identification is an undeniable staple of the modern game; a lost art that is ever-practiced and rarely perfected. Yet if talent-spotting and player development is an art, Brentford may well be the Monet or Da Vinci of their field. The Bees possess a spectacular list of former players whohave been sold for considerable profit […]
It is a poorly-hidden secret that the goalkeeping spot at Everton is a position which is never far from scrutiny. Current first choice and England international Jordan Pickford has endured a torrid wave of controversy and the occasional gaffe as his career becomes slightly marred by unenviable incidents and speculation. There must have been at […]
Burnley’s Icelandic winger Johann Berg Gudmundsson has issued a challenging statement to his team as he taunted Everton over their recent loss of form. The 31-year-old was speaking to the Clarets’ official website ahead of this weekend’s upcoming clash with Carlo Ancelotti’s side as Burnley look to pick up their second league win of the […]
There was much to celebrate after it was confirmed that Liverpool’s ‘Tier 2’ status meant that Everton fans would finally be allowed to return back to Goodison Park, though the finer details to re-introducing fans met with disgruntlement from some loyal Evertonians. The method in which tickets could be allocated was affected by a number […]
Everton academy player Sam McAllister has opened up about life on Merseyside as he spoke of the supportive structure around him at the club’s youth levels. As per Liverpool Echo, Everton went head-to-head with Scottish giants Celtic in ultimately winning the battle for his signature and the Northern Irish youngster has already taken to making an […]
Everton appear to have successfully fended off interest in Director of Football Marcel Brands after the latest news on his current contract situation emerged. According to reports from The Athletic, the influential transfer guru at Goodison Park is set to extend his stay with the Toffees for an unspecified length of time despite interest from […]
As Everton continue their search for defensive reinforcements, one name has emerged as an exciting and cheaper alternative to reported target Samuel Umtiti. According to an update from the Liverpool Echo, Napoli centre-back Nikola Maksimovic could move to Goodison Park in a free transfer at the end of the current campaign. There is also the […]
Everton loanee Moise Kean appears to be going from strength to strength after receiving glowing praise from reputable French publication L’Equipe [via HITC]. The Italian striker, currently on loan at Paris Saint-Germain, was rated higher than the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Neymar, who are two of the most valuable football players in the world […]
Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin has singled out a perhaps surprising figure in the Toffees first-team squad for his pacey attributes. Centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, formerly of League Two outfit Carlisle, was namechecked by the 23-year-old as being among one of the fastest players in the squad despite his position. The teenager was singled out when Calvert-Lewin […]
Former Premier League striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has claimed that Everton need to sign two wing-backs in the January transfer window amid claims that Tom Davies and Alex Iwobi were ‘frightened’ against Leeds due to being played out of position – but this is not the pressing issue. There is always a sense of fragility when […]
Everton left-back Lucas Digne has successfully undergone ankle surgery, having sustained a heavy injury in training after the recent 3-2 win over Fulham. The France international had damaged ankle ligaments in a training session at Finch Farm last Thursday ahead of the Toffees’ 1-0 defeat against Leeds United. The 27-year-old is a cornerstone in manager […]