When Moyes began his second spell as Everton manager in January 2025, the club sat 16th in the table and only one point above the relegation places. Although expectations have increased since then, he was keen to highlight how far the team has come under his leadership. “I heard plenty of people claim last season […]
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A banner raised by a Tottenham Hotspur fan before kick-off felt less like a demand and more like a desperate appeal. The sign urged the Spurs players to finally find the net as they faced Everton while still searching for their first Premier League goal of the season. Following another scoreless first half, the request […]
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Is talk of a Tottenham crisis premature? At this club, it rarely feels too soon. Four Premier League matches into the season, Spurs are still waiting for their first goal, something that has never previously happened to them at the start of a league campaign. They at least registered two efforts on target, having managed […]
Continue ReadingTransfer deadline day can be “thrilling for everybody”, according to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, but what unfolded at Everton took him through the same emotional journey as the club’s supporters. Initial optimism gave way to confusion, and by the time the window closed, the midfielder was deeply frustrated—although for different reasons from fans who were questioning the […]
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Arsenal overturned an early deficit to secure a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. Kai Havertz produced an excellent dummy that allowed Martin Ødegaard to score the decisive goal. Arsenal were worthy winners, although Chelsea’s opening performances under Xabi Alonso suggest they will be a strong team this season. In other action, Ainsley […]
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Sunday’s stalemate concluded a difficult eight-day spell for Everton. The turbulent period started during the previous weekend’s 1-1 draw against Bournemouth, when reports emerged that Everton had agreed to sell highly regarded prospect Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest. Following an angry reaction from the travelling fans, the club’s board, headed by chairman Dan Friedkin, called […]
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David Moyes applauded Everton’s determined reaction after a difficult week as his team recovered from a deficit twice to earn a draw with Manchester United, sealed by Ainsley Maitland-Niles’s powerful long-range goal. The deadline-day arrival entered the match in the 77th minute when James Garner suffered cramp and protected Everton’s unbeaten opening to the campaign […]
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Jordan Pickford: Had a relatively quiet afternoon, although he could perhaps have reacted better to the goal. 6 Merlin Rohl (off 74, Hackney): His team-mates urged him to push further forward, but he appeared reluctant to leave space behind. However, he delivered the cross that Thierno Barry should have converted with a header. 6 James […]
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David Moyes has revealed that he has neither met nor spoken with Everton owner Dan Friedkin since beginning his second spell as manager in January 2025. Friedkin leads The Friedkin Group, which oversees the club from Houston, but he has not been present at a home fixture since the takeover was completed in December 2024. […]
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David Moyes has revealed that he has not communicated with Everton owner and chairman Dan Friedkin during the 20 months since returning as manager. On Friday, Moyes also responded firmly to the club’s disastrous conclusion to the transfer window, suggesting the setback could unite the players and supporters in pursuit of “something special” this season. […]
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