Royal Blue Mersey: All Posts by Peter CreerIt's a grand old team to supporthttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52544/royal_fav.png2024-03-28T07:00:00+00:00https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com/authors/peter-creer/rss2024-03-28T07:00:00+00:002024-03-28T07:00:00+00:00Thursday’s Everton News: Rocco Vata link, Patterson defiance, Richarlison interview
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<p id="kgMzbt"><em><strong>Your daily dose of </strong></em><a href="https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com/"><em><strong>Everton</strong></em></a><em><strong> news and rumours</strong></em></p>
<p id="TQRRDW">Seamus Coleman was given the Man of the Match honours in the match between Republic of Ireland and Switzerland. [<a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/international/ireland-1-switzerland-1-ireland-player-ratings-1.4009423">Irish Times</a>]</p>
<p id="0qPxzn"><a href="https://bitterandblue.sbnation.com">Manchester City</a> have beaten competition from two other ‘top English clubs’ to secure the signing of <a href="https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com">Everton</a> youth full-back Jayden Lienou. [<a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1772918563566719176?s=20">Fabrizio Romano</a>] </p>
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<p id="EUs23y">Everton’s Nathan Patterson insists he is no quitter after admitting he’s not getting as much playing time as he would like. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/nathan-patterson-makes-defiant-everton-28893849">Echo</a>]</p>
<p id="t2oFGx">The Toffees will be handed another loan by 777 Partners to cover wages and building costs at Bramley Moor Stadium at the end of March. [<a href="https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/everton-borrow-money-777-2978659?ITO=newsnow">iNews</a>]</p>
<p id="71rZ21">Everton’s Fan Advisory Board is demanding answers from the club’s owner, prospective owners’ and Premier League as to why the proposed Goodison takeover is yet to be ratified. [<a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraph.co.uk%2Ffootball%2F2024%2F03%2F27%2Feverton-777-partners-takeover-clarity-limbo-premier-league%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Froyalbluemersey.sbnation.com%2F2024%2F3%2F28%2F24113980%2Feverton-news-rocco-vata-transfer-rumours-patterson-coleman-richarlison-depression-mental-health" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>]</p>
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<p id="puTHCi">Everton have been named among the clubs chasing Celtic’s Albanian midfielder Rocco Vata, who is out of contract with the Glasgow giants this summer and is yet to pen fresh terms. [<a href="https://www.footballfancast.com/rocco-vatas-celtic-future-takes-turn-as-everton-join-transfer-race/">Football Fancast</a>]</p>
<p id="sWmDsf">Everton players have spread some early Easter cheer by delivering chocolate eggs to children at a local school and hospital. [<a href="https://www.evertonfc.com/news/3943115/everton-stars-spread-easter-cheer-at-school-and-hospital">EFC</a>]</p>
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<p id="j2P1Na">A dozen years ago today, Evertonians relished one of their greatest away days in modern history in a <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/fa-cup">FA Cup</a> quarterfinals win away at <a href="https://rokerreport.sbnation.com">Sunderland</a>. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/the-best-bus-trip-life-28895008">Echo</a>]</p>
<p id="LbgBwk">Ian Wright has expressed his confusion over Jarrad Branthwaite’s lack of minutes for England. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/doesnt-make-sense-ian-wright-28897714">Echo</a>]</p>
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<p id="HcXdya">Josh Wander has told talkSPORT presenter Jim White that he remains confident that the 777 Partners takeover of Everton will get the green light from the Premier League. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/what-josh-wander-told-jim-28895608">Echo</a>]</p>
<p id="KcNJVu">The latest installment of <em>My Everton</em> has been released and brings Brazil to Goodison. [<a href="https://www.evertonfc.com/news/3942191/my-everton-132-from-dancing-in-sao-paulo-to-marching-down-goodison-road">EFC</a>]</p>
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<p id="bQys8C">Andros Townsend has ripped into the Premier League for deducting points from Everton and Nottingham Forest. [<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13241859/Andros-Townsend-Everton-Nottingham-Forest-points-deductions-Premier-League.html">Daily Mail</a>]</p>
<p id="B9LBfa">Everything changed for Frank Lampard after four brutal Everton days - Sean Dyche should be wary. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everything-changed-frank-lampard-after-28885797">Echo</a>]</p>
<p id="5ci7YR">Former Blue Richarlison has opened up in an emotional and heart-wrenching interview about the mental health issues he was struggling with before and after the 2022 World Cup, and how he overcame the stigma to seek help. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Richarlison opens up about his depression after the 2022 World Cup and how therapy helped him ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/YdAwSULrYp">pic.twitter.com/YdAwSULrYp</a></p>— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNUK/status/1772940387788751159?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2024</a>
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<p id="TYxl6U">The Women’s <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league">Champions League</a> knockout round continues with Barcelona taking on Brann along with PSG hosting Häcken Damer.</p>
<p id="DKwIDj">Full schedule of games <a href="https://www.livesoccertv.com/"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p>
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https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com/2024/3/28/24113980/everton-news-rocco-vata-transfer-rumours-patterson-coleman-richarlison-depression-mental-healthPeter Creer2024-03-26T07:00:00+00:002024-03-26T07:00:00+00:00Tuesday’s Everton News: Second hearing begins, latest transfer rumors, Forest appeal deduction
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<p id="kgMzbt"><em><strong>Your daily dose of </strong></em><a href="https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com/"><em><strong>Everton</strong></em></a><em><strong> news and rumours</strong></em></p>
<p id="IQkreA"><a href="https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com">Everton</a> Fan Advisory board seek answers as second independent commission hearing begins. [<a href="https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com/2024/3/25/24111348/everton-psr-independent-comission-hearing-fan-advisory-board-moshiri-premier-league-777-partners">RBM</a>]</p>
<p id="wvZ45v">Could Jarrad Branthwaite be the answer for England at centre back? [<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/grahamruthven/2024/03/25/could-evertons-jarrad-branthwaite-make-the-difference-for-england/?sh=29c5ec2c56db">Forbes</a>]</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Over to Podcast of the Year now as Everton: Nothing Will Be the Same from <a href="https://twitter.com/bbcstudios?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bbcstudios</a> is announced as the winner! The judges said it was a compelling story told in an entertaining but informative way. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SJA2023?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SJA2023</a> <a href="https://t.co/aYJDYWWw1I">pic.twitter.com/aYJDYWWw1I</a></p>— Sports Journalists (@SportSJA) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportSJA/status/1772369063022354517?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 25, 2024</a>
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<p id="FkOnqQ">Around 400 fundraisers descended on Goodison Park on Sunday at the culmination of a three-day tour of northern football grounds in aid of the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation. [<a href="https://www.evertonfc.com/news/3941534/mnd-fundraisers-welcomed-at-goodison">EFC</a>]</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Everton are facing a second points deduction, while Nottingham Forest have been docked just four points. <br><br>Makes you wonder how these decisions are made… <a href="https://t.co/BTeNFIlqMA">pic.twitter.com/BTeNFIlqMA</a></p>— Paddy Power (@paddypower) <a href="https://twitter.com/paddypower/status/1769742466100482413?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2024</a>
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<p id="WDIMP8">Chris Beesley believes former director of football Marcel Brands’ remarks on Mikel Arteta highlight some of the club’s major problems under Farhad Moshiri. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/mikel-arteta-revelation-proves-what-28878183">Echo</a>]</p>
<p id="uXcm1J">Former Everton director, Paul Gregg, has been giving his side of the story of Everton’s doomed Kings Dock project, 20 years after it collapsed. [TalkSport, via <a href="https://www.toffeeweb.com/season/23-24/news/44629.html">Toffeeweb</a>]</p>
<p id="HtzRdL">Nottingham Forest are appealing the Premier League points deduction they were handed last week for breaching spending rules. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/nottingham-forest-launch-appeal-against-28885235">Echo</a>]</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"> Everton and Aston Villa are interested in Fermin Lopez. Everton already tried to sign him in January. However, at the moment, Fermin is only considering continuing at Barca. <a href="https://twitter.com/tjuanmarti?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tjuanmarti</a> <a href="https://t.co/MFOxeOHzso">pic.twitter.com/MFOxeOHzso</a></p>— barcacentre (@barcacentre) <a href="https://twitter.com/barcacentre/status/1772302133104156918?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 25, 2024</a>
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<p id="z4gVd0">Everton are interested in signing Arsenal sensation Omari Benjamin this summer. [<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/everton-ready-offer-for-arsenal-sensation-omari-benjamin-after-trial-sources/">Football Insider</a>]</p>
<p id="5Ol1EF">Everton have made contact in order to try and secure the services of Atletico Mineiro’s Brahian Palacios and Alisson Santana. [<a href="https://versus.com.br/atletico-mg/time-da-premier-league-monitora-os-atacantes-alisson-e-brahian-palacios-do-atletico-mg/">Versus</a>]</p>
<p id="xIWcw4">Everton are expected to use the double jeopardy defence to help their cause given the overlapping nature of the two charges:</p>
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<p id="zvdCf4">“Everton feel with the six-point deduction they have already incurred, they have already been punished for two of the three years covered in this second charge, and therefore believe they shouldn’t face a case of double jeopardy.</p>
<p id="GFHQ42">UEFA and the EFL make provisions to dial against a case of double jeopardy, but the Premier League doesn’t. So the independent panel is effectively set with setting a precedent – can a club be punished twice for overlapping time periods?”</p>
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<p id="8Uh2wD">Michael Ball believes that after the three-week break, there needs to be some changes from both players and fans alike. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ive-done-myself-frustration-now-28882582">Echo</a>]</p>
<p id="fUlBSS">Jeff Stelling is convinced that <a href="https://thebusbybabe.sbnation.com">Manchester United</a> will successfully sign Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton this summer. [<a href="https://metro.co.uk/2024/03/25/man-utd-set-sign-jarrad-branthwaite-this-summer-says-jeff-stelling-20526106/?ito=newsnow-feed">Metro</a>]</p>
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<p id="TYxl6U">Wales look to book their place in the Euro Finals and England play Belgium as friendlies continue on many fronts.</p>
<p id="DKwIDj">Full schedule of games <a href="https://www.livesoccertv.com/"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p>
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<p id="kgMzbt"><em><strong>Your daily dose of </strong></em><a href="https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com/"><em><strong>Everton</strong></em></a><em><strong> news and rumours</strong></em></p>
<p id="wvZ45v"><a href="https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com">Everton</a> Women captain Megan Finnigan has called upon Evertonians to get down to Goodison Park on Sunday for the Merseyside derby. [<a href="https://www.evertonfc.com/news/3937707/finnigan-on-evertonians-importance-for-derby-clash">EFC</a>]</p>
<p id="ttmMuT">Everton are ‘confident’ that they will ‘escape’ a second points deduction for financial breaches. [<a href="https://www.football365.com/news/everton-boost-ffp-escape-claim-premier-league-side-confident-two-main-reasons">Football 365</a>]</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnThisDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnThisDay</a> in 1988, Wayne Clarke scored the goal as Everton won the Derby 1-0 & kept an 8th consecutive clean sheet at home in the League, our best ever home League run & a club record for keeper Neville Southall. It also ended a 29-game unbeaten run <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a><a href="https://t.co/Kqm9axj4FI">pic.twitter.com/Kqm9axj4FI</a></p>— Bluekipper.com (@bluekippercom) <a href="https://twitter.com/bluekippercom/status/1770347010379464725?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 20, 2024</a>
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<p id="Pn9FBj">Manchester City and Chelsea have been warned they face outright expulsion from the top flight if they are found to have breached regulations. [<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13218521/Chelsea-Man-City-warned-kicked-Premier-League-guilty-FFP-breaches-Nottingham-Forest-docked-four-points.html">Daily Mail</a>]</p>
<p id="q7Fblm">Barcelona have identified Joshua Kimmich, Amadou Onana, Aleix Garcia and Mats Wieffer as their midfield targets for the summer <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/transfer-rumors">transfer window</a>, according to reports in Spain. [<a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/amadou-onana-leads-barcelona-four-man-shortlist-midfield-transfer-targets">90 Min</a>]</p>
<p id="iMzoEy">The latest installment of the “My Everton” series has been released. [<a href="https://www.evertonfc.com/news/3937484/my-everton-130-faith-football">EFC</a>]</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Busy day for me and <a href="https://twitter.com/PepperMills3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PepperMills3</a> <br><br>Merseyside Derby special podcast coming soon with a very special guest...<br>Get your tickets for this Sunday's WSL Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park now! <a href="https://t.co/nnSE4mYgfL">https://t.co/nnSE4mYgfL</a> <a href="https://t.co/a1WUsTeLUf">pic.twitter.com/a1WUsTeLUf</a></p>— Peter Mac EFC (@PeterJMacca) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterJMacca/status/1770530253951181046?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 20, 2024</a>
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<p id="tuz8s6">An in-depth look at the battle to avoid the drop with six teams trying to stay clear of the relegation trap door. [<a href="https://talksport.com/football/1795377/premier-league-relegation-run-in-remaining-fixtures-key-clashes-and-predicted-finishes-as-six-sides-battle-to-stay-up/">talksport</a>]</p>
<p id="Clcb6z">Nottingham MPs have expressed their concerns regarding Nottingham Forest’s<strong> </strong>points deduction. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/nottingham-forest-points-deduction-gets-28855982">Echo</a>]</p>
<p id="7194GE">Jarrad Branthwaite is living the dream with England as he trains with the Three Lions squad for the first time. [<a href="https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/24198807.jarrad-branthwaite-england-training-ahead-friendlies/">Cumberland News</a>]</p>
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<p id="ntgyk9">Seamus Coleman is determined to enjoy the remainder of a Republic of Ireland career he thought might be finished after a serious knee injury. [<a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68618029">BBC</a>]</p>
<p id="6wentE">Joe Thomas reports from <a href="https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/">Liverpool</a>’s new waterfront landmark as the club’s future home moves from dream to reality. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/walked-around-new-everton-stadium-28850232">Echo</a>]</p>
<p id="IpFwX8">Everton denied Liverpool ‘team of the century’ title with win ‘no other side’ could achieve. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-denied-liverpool-team-century-28853252">Echo</a>]</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"> or ?<br><br>Everton Women Liverpool Women<br><br> ️ Sunday 24 March<br>⏰ 13:00<br> ️ Goodison Park<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BarclaysWSL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BarclaysWSL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhereGreatnessLives?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhereGreatnessLives</a> <a href="https://t.co/gocJjUBqot">pic.twitter.com/gocJjUBqot</a></p>— Everton Blue Army (@EvertonBlueArmy) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvertonBlueArmy/status/1770003954430005487?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2024</a>
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<p id="TYxl6U">The international break is underway. UEFA qualifying continues with Wales taking on Finland in the playoff first leg.</p>
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<p id="kgMzbt"><em><strong>Your daily dose of </strong></em><a href="https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com/"><em><strong>Everton</strong></em></a><em><strong> news and rumours</strong></em></p>
<p id="wvZ45v">Nottingham Forest have been hit with a four-point deduction pending an appeal. <a href="https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com">Everton</a> have reason to feel aggrieved, given that Forest’s breach was for £34 million while the Blues were hit with a ten-point penalty (reduced to six after appeal) when their losses over the mark were for £19 million. [<a href="https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com/2024/3/18/24104773/nottingham-forest-points-deduction-premier-league-everton-appeal-relegation-zone-luton-town">RBM</a>]</p>
<p id="h4nGXN">Everton are unlikely to hear the punishment to a second set of charges for an alleged breach this week despite confirmation of Nottingham Forest’s points deduction. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-find-out-second-psr-28843855">Echo</a>]</p>
<p id="sdZYkc">Here is the full explanation of Forest’s deduction, and how that affects Everton and <a href="https://bitterandblue.sbnation.com">Manchester City</a>. [<a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheathletic.com%2F5351723%2F2024%2F03%2F18%2Fnottingham-forest-points-deduction-explained%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Froyalbluemersey.sbnation.com%2F2024%2F3%2F19%2F24105339%2Feverton-news-forest-four-points-deduction-reaction-merseyside-derby-date-liverpool-man-utd-fa-cup" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Athletic</a>]</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Where on earth is the consistency in all this? ♂️<br><br>The <a href="https://twitter.com/premierleague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@premierleague</a> have ruined this season for many.<br><br>They tried to scapegoat <a href="https://twitter.com/Everton?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@everton</a> to prove they could be trusted to regulate - but only succeeded in showing that they can’t.<br><br>Independent regulator - now! <a href="https://t.co/xRK3b6FXoq">https://t.co/xRK3b6FXoq</a></p>— Andy Burnham (@AndyBurnhamGM) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyBurnhamGM/status/1769804038181109973?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2024</a>
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<p id="ii6hNX">Why Nottingham Forest’s points deduction is smaller than Everton’s – the key details. [<a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraph.co.uk%2Ffootball%2F2024%2F03%2F18%2Fnottingham-forest-points-deduction-everton-premier-league%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Froyalbluemersey.sbnation.com%2F2024%2F3%2F19%2F24105339%2Feverton-news-forest-four-points-deduction-reaction-merseyside-derby-date-liverpool-man-utd-fa-cup" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>]</p>
<p id="wM7oq1">The Toffees are due to have a second hearing any time now as they were deemed to be in breach again this season, with the Premier League deciding that ‘double jeopardy’ did not apply in Everton’s case. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-find-out-second-psr-28843855">Echo</a>]</p>
<p id="WH798p">Away from the courtroom where football appears to be played nowadays, Everton are winding up their training camp in Portugal, and preparing to return back to Merseyside. The Blues will not be in action until the 30th when they travel to Bournemouth. </p>
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<p id="9pM57Z">The Goodison leg of the Merseyside Derby is likely to be held on Wednesday 24th April now that <a href="https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/">Liverpool</a> have been knocked out of the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/fa-cup">FA Cup</a> by <a href="https://thebusbybabe.sbnation.com">Manchester United</a>. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">A new date for Everton’s rearranged Merseyside Derby clash against Liverpool is still being discussed with a pencilled in date of week commencing 22nd April <a href="https://t.co/Ca2s9o1SYb">pic.twitter.com/Ca2s9o1SYb</a></p>— The Bobble (@ElBobble) <a href="https://twitter.com/ElBobble/status/1769707819559772580?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2024</a>
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<p id="TYxl6U">The international break is underway. UEFA Women’s <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league">Champions League</a> is happening.</p>
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https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com/2024/3/19/24105339/everton-news-forest-four-points-deduction-reaction-merseyside-derby-date-liverpool-man-utd-fa-cupPeter Creer2024-03-12T06:41:18+00:002024-03-12T06:41:18+00:00Tuesday’s Everton News: Man Utd want Branthwaite, Vaughan's new role, new FFP rules
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<p id="kgMzbt"><em><strong>Your daily dose of </strong></em><a href="https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com/"><em><strong>Everton</strong></em></a><em><strong> news and rumours</strong></em></p>
<p id="wvZ45v">Workers hope to begin preparing the new pitch at <a href="https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com">Everton</a> Stadium by early May in the latest update on the new Everton Stadium. [<a href="https://www.evertonfc.com/news/3930554/pitch-plan-revealed-for-everton-stadium">EFC</a>]</p>
<p id="8N04DM">Everton manager Sean Dyche believes that Jarrad Branthwaite will be in his England counterpart Gareth Southgate’s thinking as he picks his next Three Lions squad. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sean-dyche-reveals-gareth-southgate-28790163">Echo</a>]</p>
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<p id="AgC7Qa">The Premier League has announced a new financial model that will affect Everton moving forward. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/breaking-premier-league-ffp-everton-28798616">Echo</a>]</p>
<p id="dDxNZg">Sky Sports gives an in depth look at how the new rules will work. [<a href="https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13092813/explained-premier-leagues-controversial-financial-rules-to-be-replaced-as-soon-as-this-summer">Sky Sports</a>]</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">If you put that Rom, in today’s team, where would we be and how many goals would he have? <a href="https://t.co/7Ntt4haXXJ">pic.twitter.com/7Ntt4haXXJ</a></p>— Zack (@Evertonzck) <a href="https://twitter.com/Evertonzck/status/1766786273287573537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a>
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<p id="rCNUs9">Dwight McNeil acknowledged Everton’s attacking confidence is low and costing the side right now, but stated the group must stick together as they prepare for the final 10 games of the campaign:</p>
<blockquote><p id="s9olyR">“We had a lot of chances but didn’t score a goal. We get a lot of chances but we just aren’t getting the final bit right - scoring goals. That’s hurting us at the minute and we aren’t picking points up because we can’t find the back of the net. We try and work on it every day. We getting there in the games, those final moments, I had a few chances and should have scored definitely one I think. I put a lot of pressure on myself but we had other chances and we didn’t take them and we got punished.”</p></blockquote>
<p id="nblMtj">James Vaughan has been appointed as Everton’s new Head of Youth Recruitment. [<a href="https://twitter.com/TheSecretScout_/status/1766941950735687806?s=20">Secret Scout</a>]</p>
<p id="OZSoQ7"><a href="https://thebusbybabe.sbnation.com">Manchester United</a> will actively pursue Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite ahead of the summer <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/transfer-rumors">transfer window</a> - regardless of Erik ten Hag’s position. [<a href="https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/manchester-united-wont-let-erik-ten-hag-future-get-in-the-way-of-jarrad-branthwaite-pursuit-this-summer">442</a>]</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Not the result we wanted. Take the positives and we go again <br><br>Thanks for such a great reception ❤️<br><br>Also good to see The Boss and Jimmy Kinsella aka <a href="https://twitter.com/EmmettScanlan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EmmettScanlan</a> <a href="https://t.co/isnj7KeGkd">pic.twitter.com/isnj7KeGkd</a></p>— Ashley Young (@youngy18) <a href="https://twitter.com/youngy18/status/1767172637258662345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2024</a>
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<p id="Exj86v">Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Goodison Park following Everton’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester United. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/dont-think-new-coach-solves-28797166">Echo</a>]</p>
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<p id="P2wQBZ"><em>Sorensen disappointed but gracious in defeat as Everton Women crash out of the cup</em> [<a href="https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com/2024/3/11/24097027/chelsea-1-0-everton-women-womens-fa-cup-quarter-final-report-and-reaction-macario-goal">RBM</a>]</p>
<p id="f9TT0Y">Elise Stenevik expressed her immense disappointment following Everton’s 1-0 defeat to Chelsea in the Women’s <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/fa-cup">FA Cup</a> quarter-finals. [<a href="https://www.evertonfc.com/news/3930452/stenevik-positive-performances-must-turn-into-wins">EFC</a>]</p>
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<p id="6cRqfQ">Artist Paul Trevillion has lifted the lid on the tough love he received meeting his boyhood hero Dixie Dean to produce the Everton legend’s illustrated life story. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gallery/secrets-everton-legend-dixie-deans-28727578">Echo</a>]</p>
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<p id="TYxl6U">The international break is underway. Women’s <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league">Champions League</a> matches and League One games are on tap. </p>
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<p id="D9C6WC"><a href="https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com">Everton</a> were playing today against an incredibly negative narrative. Everton had not won at Old Trafford in 31 matches and arrived there without a win in ten matches. Both teams were under pressure for different reasons to pick up precious points, and while both teams fancied their chances of claiming a positive result, there was trepidation for both sets of fans. </p>
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<p id="8H3w9V">Sean Dyche chose to go with the same team that lost to West Ham which meant Calvert Lewin was riding the bench once again and Beto was given another chance to make a difference.</p>
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<p id="tshJSy">Erik ten Hag kept faith with the <a href="https://thebusbybabe.sbnation.com">Manchester United</a> side that started the Manchester Derby. Marcus Rashford and Jonny Evans both featured despite being forced off with injuries at the Etihad Stadium. Rasmus Højlund did not make the squad Bruno Fernando and Garnacho were in the middle up front with the Portuguese playing the false 9.</p>
<h1 id="e4u4d9"><strong>Match Review</strong></h1>
<p id="6YqC8j">Simon Hooper got the game underway and Everton were quick to get the ball forward and forced the first corner after only one minute. Andre Onana was grateful that neither Amadou Onana or Beto could not get the ball in the net after a nice cross from McNeil. United were giving the ball away but Everton could not capitalise. It was another giveaway that allowed Everton to get the ball wide but Andre Onana cut out the cross nicely. </p>
<p id="AIw40C">The Evertonians in the corner were making lots of noise. That noise was replaced by the Manchester faithful as Marcus Rashford brolke forward but a nice block from Harrison denied the Englishman. It was Rashford who then put the ball through to Garnacho who shimmied and James Tarkowski made the smallest of touches and the United player went down in the box. Simon Hooper poointed to the spot and a VAR check for offside did not change the call. </p>
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<p id="F9BpUD">Bruno Fernandes stepped up and with Pickford at full stretch the ball still squeezed into the corner. Pickford then had a few choice words for Tarkowski. Everton got forward right away and Dwight McNeil was inches away from levelling the score. It was end to end and an errant pass made it to Garnacho who laid off the ball for Fernandes but his shot went well over the top. </p>
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<p id="1BKyGj">Everton were getting some chances and United were giving away the ball regularly. United had been poor on set pieces this season but Everton were not able to take advantage with several corners in a row. A nice one two between Garner and Onana led to another shot but this one was well over. </p>
<p id="xv9MjJ">United broke forward and this time Garnacho was on the floor after being fouled by Onana however this time Pickford made an excellent save to keep the score unchanged. United started to settle and get the ball into the attacking third. It was Everotn who had the next chance with Dwight McNeil cutting inside and taking a low shot that was just wide of the far post. </p>
<p id="mVIMlW">It was the quick break again for United and this time Garnacho was taken down by Godfrey after he had gone by four Everton players. this time Marcus Rashford stepped up and sent Pickford the wrong way. Doucoure was given a yellow card for dissent. It was 2-0 and the hill was getting steeper. </p>
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<p id="N32ElR">A nice build up play by Everton strung together 10 or 12 passes but a cross from Harrison was wayward and snuffed out the chance. Another United giveaway saw McNeil end up on the ground after a heavy challenge from Casemiro without a call from the referee but Godfrey could not get a shot on target. Dyche was not happy about the non call on the edge of the box. </p>
<p id="9E2UfN">The United fans were apoplectic when Mykolenko blocked a cross into the box with his arm. The referee signaled that it was a supporting arm so the play continued. Four minutes of additional time was announced and it was Garnacho again who was causing lots of trouble but the biggest chance fell to McNeil after some good work from Beto. The half ended with Everton having lots of the ball, lots of the chances and they were down by two.</p>
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<p id="hlyvjD">The second half got underway and Everton were clearly given a walloping by Dyche. The first chance fell to Doucoure but his shot was blocked by Beto. United then started to hold the ball and move it around the pitch. For the umpteenth time Garnacho was left alone and thankfully his chance went begging.</p>
<p id="YgzwdK">Sean Dyche took less time to ring in the changes as Lewis Dobbin, Andre Gomes and Dominic Calvert Lewin were readied to enter the fray with Beto and Doucoure giving way. Before the change Everton did have the ball in the box and Beto’s attempt at the near post was stopped by the United goalie. Another fast break with Fernandes and Garnacho but the final pass was out of reach of Garnacho’s slide.</p>
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<p id="709pap">The changes were made with 30 minutes to go. Pickford was called on to deny Fernandes and then the resulting corner saw a scramble in the goal and this time it was United who could not get the ball into the goal. Dobbins first involvement saw him win a corner and it was Amadou Onana who won a free kick on the edge of the box. Gomes took the ball immediately and lined up the shot but the wall did it’s job. </p>
<p id="QnvsAO">Scott McTominay was given a yellow card for his challenge on Onana. To say that the game was meandering would be an understatement. Dwight McNeil crossed a ball to the United goalkeeper and United politely waited for Jarrad Branthwaite to get up after being injured. Dyche took off Garner and sent on another former United player, Ashley Young who was given a polite welcome by the crowd.</p>
<p id="TdYpsC">Everton’s profligacy in front of goal when a lovely cross was headed back across goal by Godfrey only to have Dobbin miss the net and Calvert Lewin miss the tap in. Onana then tried to pull off an overhead kick a la Garnacho but it went straight to the United keeper. Mainoo wnet off and Amrabat entered the fray.</p>
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<p id="GeDqP4">McNeil was again the provider but Calvert Lwin’s header was tepid at best. Anthony was then brought on for Garnacho who had won the game for United by falling down in the box. Everton then passed the ball around but no one could make anything from it. The frustration was all over the faces of the Everton players.</p>
<p id="ni9G0s">Mykolenko was then withdrawn for Youssef Chermiti with Johnny Evans coming off for Willy Kambwala. Four minutes of added time started and United looked to get a final chance but the game faded into oblivion and Simon Hooper blew his whistle to end it.</p>
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<p id="l7dnue"><strong>Man of the Match</strong> - Dwight McNeil was the driving force of the team throughout the match. He was willing to attack and move the ball around the pitch. Sadly, the finishing continues to be missing so the good play is for nought. </p>
<h1 id="WHoJ5G"><strong>Instant Reaction</strong></h1>
<p id="X7L8nf">Many of the games this season have seen Everton’s defenders taking the plaudits. Today, the game was turned on its head by two penalties that were given for two very poor challenges by Tarkowski and Godfrey. When you can’t score a goal, you cannot give up penalties and expect to get a result. This game was really a nil nil but the penalties defined the game. Neither team had control and neither team created many real chances.</p>
<p id="twitJX">That being said, in the last two games they had 45 shots and only one goal to show for it. In commentary, Leon Osman said it was demoralizing and the players have to step up and take their chances. Everton’s expected goals ended up at 1.49 with nothing to show for it. Twenty-six shots with six on target. The team now has an xG of -</p>
<p id="vqEGgY">Ben Godfrey was brought back into the team when Seamus Coleman and Nathan Patterson were both out injured. Both players are now fit but Godfrey continues to play. Dyche wants to keep it tight at the back but by choosing Godfrey he is limiting the attacking opportunities and right now this team needs goals. I am not sure why a change has not been made. Nathan Patterson may not provide the defensive solidity that Dyche requires but he does have pace and the ability to cross the ball. We have no wide play with the current set up. Both McNeil and Harrison cut inside frequently which narrows the attack even more. </p>
<p id="omc9eO">It is easy to allow frustration to get Evertonians into a negative place but this is the time for us to support the team and get them over the line. Does the team have to step up, of course, but we have to show the team that we are in control of our destiny and we can secure our place in the league by working together.</p>
<p id="DHTsd2">Everton do not have a game for three weeks. Sean Dyche has to get them ready for the final push. With games against six teams who are also fighting relegation the team must get focused on the task ahead and turn some of the chances into goals. Clearly, easier said than done.</p>
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<p id="kgMzbt"><em><strong>Your daily dose of </strong></em><a href="https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com/"><em><strong>Everton</strong></em></a><em><strong> news and rumours</strong></em></p>
<p id="wvZ45v">A thorough exploration of the 777 Partners financial situation as they try to take control of our club. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-takeover-special-report-untangling-28760491">Echo</a>]</p>
<p id="YaTYJS">Former <a href="https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com">Everton</a> striker Ellis Simms has now netted 12 goals in all competitions, including two hat-tricks in eight days. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolworld.uk/sport/football/everton/former-ps7m-everton-striker-nets-two-hattricks-in-8-days-as-striker-struggles-continue-4544630">Liverpool World</a>]</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ebere double wins it for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFCU18?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFCU18</a> <a href="https://t.co/otHLC0XWKJ">pic.twitter.com/otHLC0XWKJ</a></p>— Everton Academy (@EvertonAcademy) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvertonAcademy/status/1765345252154470839?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2024</a>
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<p id="maXJUS">Everton keeper Joao Virginia has offered an update on his future at Goodison Park in a recent interview with Portuguese media. [<a href="https://the4thofficial.net/2024/03/everton-keeper-offers-update-on-his-future/">Caught Offside</a>]</p>
<p id="AKc5hu">A rundown of team news for <a href="https://thebusbybabe.sbnation.com">Manchester United</a> ahead of Everton’s visit to Old Trafford on the weekend. [<a href="https://www.3addedminutes.com/sport/football/manchester-united/maguire-rashford-hojlund-man-utd-injury-list-expected-return-dates-ahead-of-everton-clash-4544393">3 Added Minutes</a>]</p>
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<p id="P7pHex">Everton, West Ham, Brentford and Bournemouth are all keen on signing Middlesbrough defender Rav van den Berg. [<a href="https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2024/03/06/exclusive-everton-among-premier-league-clubs-interested-in-liverpool-talents-terrific-brother/">HITC</a>]</p>
<p id="dRlZjl">Danny Murphy believes that Jordan Pickford is saving Everton from relegation this year. [E<a href="https://www.everton.news/improved-danny-murphy-thinks-30m-everton-player-has-been-completely-transformed-recently/">verton News</a>]</p>
<p id="hi21JX">Jordan Pickford is confident Everton will be able to ‘run all over’ Manchester United during Saturday’s Premier League clash with Erik ten Hag’s side at Old Trafford. [<a href="https://www.unitedinfocus.com/news/jordan-pickford-highlights-big-manchester-united-weakness-before-everton-clash/">United in Focus</a>]</p>
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<p id="Ihtyol">Tim Howard’s achievements at Everton are sometimes unfairly played down merely because he’s not Neville Southall but the USA international remains one the Blues’ great servants. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-record-breaker-shares-same-28765860">Echo</a>]</p>
<p id="aPSayB">Emergency services from across Merseyside have descended on Goodison Park, the home of Everton FC, for a major incident training exercise. [<a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.itv.com%2Fnews%2Fgranada%2F2024-03-06%2Femergency-services-descend-on-goodison-park-for-major-training-exercise&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Froyalbluemersey.sbnation.com%2F2024%2F3%2F7%2F24092807%2Feverton-news-rav-van-den-berg-transfer-rumours-man-united-injuries-777-partners-finance-situation" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ITV</a>]</p>
<p id="OoN9KD">Take a moment to vote for Everton’s Goal of the Month for February. [<a href="https://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/1219971367?-11192:825:nn_topic_top_latest#out">EFC</a>]</p>
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<h1 id="8Uh2wD"><strong>What To Watch</strong></h1>
<p id="TYxl6U">Europa League and Conference League matches take centre stage including <a href="https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/">Liverpool</a>, <a href="https://7500toholte.sbnation.com">Aston Villa</a> and West Ham United.</p>
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https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com/2024/3/7/24092807/everton-news-rav-van-den-berg-transfer-rumours-man-united-injuries-777-partners-finance-situationPeter Creer2024-03-05T08:00:00+00:002024-03-05T08:00:00+00:00Tuesday’s Everton News: O’Hare linked, Onana pricetag, Tarkowski commitment
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<p id="articleIconLinksContainer">James Tarkowski says the players must take a collective responsibility for converting more opportunities into goals.</p>
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<p id="zpR4s4">“We’ve got to take onus as players. The manager sets us up to go and play in a certain way - we do it, we create chances, defend well but we just don’t put the ball in the back of the net and it comes back to punish us in the end. </p>
<p id="MLdUMo">We didn’t put the game to bed when we had more than enough chances to do so, obviously with the penalty and four or five other great opportunities to score. We should be out of sight but when you don’t take you chances, you get punished in this league.” [<a href="https://www.evertonfc.com/news/3921693/tarkowski-onus-is-on-us">EFC</a>]</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Happy Birthday, Tyler! <a href="https://t.co/FrmvajuhU8">pic.twitter.com/FrmvajuhU8</a></p>— Everton Academy (@EvertonAcademy) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvertonAcademy/status/1764561424565874929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2024</a>
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<p id="sf74oA">Barcelona and Chelsea are ready to break the bank as they are willing to pay £80 million to acquire the services of Amadou Onana. [<a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/barcelona-serious-pursuit-80m-everton-star-chelsea-also-keen-destination-revealed">Team Talk</a>]</p>
<p id="IP97EY">First we waited for the appeal decision, now we wait for the meeting between 777 Partners and the Premier League who have now sent the American firm a series of questions ahead of the takeover being approved. [<a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/everton-premier-league-takeover-777-b2506848.html">Independent</a>]</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Goodison Park ⛪️ <br><br>We recently embarked on a new series where we randomly choose a shirt (blindfolded) from a delivery. Whichever shirt we pick, we visit the city, check out a home match and sample the atmosphere.<br><br>Our first pick was <a href="https://twitter.com/Everton?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Everton</a> . Here’s what we found <a href="https://t.co/Wy4BBbobUE">pic.twitter.com/Wy4BBbobUE</a></p>— Cult Kits (@cultkits) <a href="https://twitter.com/cultkits/status/1764657404854104211?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2024</a>
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<p id="3PwIco">Everton. Fulham, Rangers, Celtic and a host of other sides have been watching Coventry City attacking midfielder Callum O'Hare. (<a href="https://onefootball.com/en/news/celtic-rangers-and-everton-must-feel-hopeful-in-race-to-sign-coventry-city-star-callum-ohare-view-39151491">OneFootball</a>)</p>
<p id="LSM13Q">Support from FIGS helped Everton in the Community (EitC) raise more than £45,000 so far for its 36th birthday celebrations; a total that equates to around £1.5m in societal value across Merseyside. [<a href="https://www.evertonfc.com/news/3921873/figs-helps-eitc-to-raise-15m-in-societal-value">EFC</a>]</p>
<p id="YvQFbU">Former Arsenal trialist Omari Benjamin fires Everton Under-21s to win at <a href="https://cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com">Tottenham</a>. [<a href="https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com/2024/3/4/24089168/arsenal-trialist-omari-benjamin-everton-under-21s-2-1-tottenham-goals-highlights">RBM</a>]</p>
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<p id="u0GMFO">Wayne Rooney will be the star pundit for TNT Sports’ coverage of <a href="https://thebusbybabe.sbnation.com">Manchester United</a>’s Premier League clash with Everton on Saturday afternoon. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/wayne-rooney-handed-role-everton-28753575">Echo</a>]</p>
<p id="oLRA6l">Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Goodison Park after Everton’s 3-1 home loss to West Ham United. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/not-surprised-moment-led-everton-28750688">Echo</a>]</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"> 777 will stop loaning Everton Working capital and new stadium financing for Bramley Moore Dock after March 31st. [<a href="https://twitter.com/TeleFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TeleFootball</a>] <a href="https://t.co/0h0n1U5loL">pic.twitter.com/0h0n1U5loL</a></p>— EFC DAILY (@EFCdaily_) <a href="https://twitter.com/EFCdaily_/status/1764744425886871996?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2024</a>
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<p id="T3O9V0">Sean Dyche has explained why Beto was assigned penalty duties in Everton’s loss against West Ham. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolworld.uk/sport/football/everton/why-beto-took-evertons-penalty-against-west-ham-and-who-could-next-be-in-line-4541752">Liverpool World</a>]</p>
<p id="1eKIxM">It was another busy weekend of football for Everton loanees in action for their temporary clubs. Here is the overview of how they performed in this week’s <em>Loan Watch</em>. [<a href="https://www.evertonfc.com/news/3921765/loan-watch-mcallister-nets-free-kick">EFC</a>]</p>
<h1 id="8Uh2wD"><strong>What To Watch</strong></h1>
<p id="TYxl6U"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league">Champions League</a> continues with <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> taking on Lazio and Real Sociedad travelling to PSG. </p>
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<p id="D9C6WC"><a href="https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com">Everton</a> arrived back home buoyed after the positive appeal decision which moved the team up to 15th place and five clear of the relegation zone. In his pre-match comments, Sean Dyche spoke about how the clarity was so good for the team. </p>
<p id="dsC44Y">The Toffees beat the Hammers 1-0 at the London Stadium on 29 October in this season’s reverse fixture with Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s sealing the points. Both teams had been struggling in the league with West Ham winning just one of their last seven away games in all competitions and Everton were winless in nine Premier League games since beating Burnley 2-0 in December.</p>
<h1 id="DFpxUr"><strong>Team News</strong></h1>
<p id="8H3w9V">Sean Dyche made two changes from the team which drew 1-1 with Brighton last time out. Idrissa Gueye missed out through injury and was replaced in midfield by Amadou Onana while Beto was preferred in attack to Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who was dropped to the bench.</p>
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<p id="xr1x28">David Moyes named the same team which claimed a 4-2 win over Brentford on Monday. Michail Antonio, Danny Ings and Kalvin Phillips were all named among the substitutes for the Hammers.</p>
<h1 id="e4u4d9"><strong>Match Review</strong></h1>
<p id="6YqC8j">The boos rang out as the Premier League theme was played and the Evertonians at Goodison Park continued to show their disdain for the organization that they believe are colluding to get the Toffees into the Championship. After 11 years away, David Moyes was back in the dugout as Craig Pawson blew the whistle to get the match was underway.</p>
<p id="MqmRow">The Blues started on the front foot and were trying to gain control of the ball in the early stages. Beto was clearly the target man and the Portuguese forward was up for the task. They were getting the ball wide but West Ham were stopping the crosses from getting into the box. It was Beto who took the first chance but he snatched at the ball and it went well wide. </p>
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<p id="YPu246">West Ham got the ball forward for the first time after ten minutes and Pickford needed to get down and palm the ball away after Alvarez found some space at the top of the box. West Ham were starting to get on the ball and a stray pass from McNeil gave West Ham an unexpected corner that was delivered by Bowen and ended up at the feet of Paqueta who shot well wide.</p>
<p id="0zbcvf">West Ham were asserting control and when Ward Prowse delivered another corner, the free header from Mavripanos was poor and drifted wide. The Goodison crowd were sounding anxious and Dyche was trying to rally the troops. Harrison finally got a cross in but Doucoure was deemed to have fouled Areola. </p>
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<p id="rleGBG">The first real chance had McNeil threading a pass to Beto but he could not get it past Areola who had cut down the angle. Everton then had a free kick outside the box. The ball was drifted in but no one could get any real contact and West Ham cleared. Some nice play down the left resulted in Everton’s first corner of the match but they could not create a chance. </p>
<p id="TJ2KAL">The long ball over the top was being used frequently by Everton. Both teams were finding it hard to break the other team down. It was a competitive half but neither side had the cutting edge needed. A quick ball from Pickford to Beto led to a ball being crossed into the box and there was a call from the crowd when Zouma blocked it with his arm. Pawson went to the monitor and a penalty was given. This was their first penalty of the season.</p>
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<p id="JcX123">It was Beto who took the ball and prepared himself for the chance to get the lead. Beto’s runup was slow and Areola got down to stop the shot. There was a check and the save was confirmed. A moment that could have raised the roof, but the chance was lost. </p>
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<p id="hzzfib">How would Everton react as four minutes of additional time was announced. It was West Ham who got the ball forward but they could not create anything. The half ended as it started, with a lack of quality and finishing.</p>
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<p id="D5VM5l">The second half got underway with Everton attacking the Gwladys Street End. Everton got the ball forward and the crowd was looking for another penalty when Garner went down but Craig Pawson was having none of it. Everton broke down the left but McNeil and Mykolenko were not on the same page and a good chance was lost.</p>
<p id="XRj5X9">Everton created a chance out of nothing when McNeil took a shot that went through West Ham legs and it was only a fine save from Areola that denied the chance. Everton were working hard and were pressuring the Londoners. They were playing with a bit more urgency and McNeil was denied by a good block. Jarod Bowen drove into the penalty area but there was no one to get the ball too as he was crowded out by three Everton players.</p>
<p id="v0Pe0A">Everton broke forward down the right and James Garner delivered a beautiful cross which was met by the charging Beto who drove the ball into the bottom right corner to give Everton the lead! The Gwldys Street End had sucked the ball into the net. After missing the penalty, Beto had redeemed himself and the Goodison crowd appreciated his response. </p>
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<p id="NJQmHy">Seconds later it was Harrison breaking down the right and a nice chipped cross was met by McNeil who was denied by a brilliant save from Areola. The game opened up and it was end to end. Everton needed to get the game under control again but West Ham needed to respond.</p>
<p id="RT7M6a">The lead lasted a grand total of five minutes as Ward Prowse delivered a beautiful corner which was met by ex-Evertonian Kurt Zouma who put the ball into the top corner past James Garner who was on the post.</p>
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<p id="R5NWEz">Everton continued to push forward and it was Dwight McNeil who was again denied by Areola. Ward Prowse was withdrawn with Kalvin Phillips coming on in his place. The game slowed down as both teams tried to get some control of the ball. Alphonse Areola was called upon again to make a fabulous save after Beto’s shot was deflected onto goal. The resulting corner saw Doucoure’s shot cleared off the line by Soucek. </p>
<p id="l4PiQ7">A long ball over the top gave Kudus areal chance but Pickford was excellent and made a vital save. Everton made their first change and it was Calvert Lewin coming on to replace the goal scorer, Beto. Would Calvert Lewin add to his tally of six goals against West Ham and win the game for a second time this season? Within minutes a lovely ball from McNeil put Doucoure wide and it was Areola again who denied the Everton centre forward.</p>
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<p id="FaWU31">West Ham had the next chance but Godfrey nicely shepherded Kudus off the ball. Seconds later it was Calvert Lewin who was denied by Areola. Mikhail Antonio was brought on for Paqueta to put two players up front. At the same time Andre Gome was brought on for Jack Harrison. The game was opening up again. Doucoure was called for a second time which frustrated the Goodison faithful.</p>
<p id="QMwlzu">A nice build up by Everton saw Amadou Onana shoot and almost put the ball in the top stand of the Gwlady Street End. Everton then broke down the right but no one could get the shot off. Five additional minutes were announced as West Ham broke down the left. The cross fell to a wide open Thomas Soucek who scored a brilliant goal with the outside of his boot. He was given a yellow card for taking his shirt off during his celebration and for Jordan Pickford for dissent.</p>
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<p id="IHwI0L">Dobbins and Chermitti were brought on for the last couple of minutes. West Ham were happy to clear the ball down the pitch as Everton threw the kitchen sink at the Londoners. James Garner’s corner was poor and they were left short at the back and it was Alvarez who dinked the ball over a sprawling Pickford. Game over.</p>
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<p id="UiloiH">As a result of the postponement of the game against <a href="https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/">Liverpool</a>, Everton now have three away matches in a row. Perhaps some time away from Goodison Park will reduce the pressure on the team. </p>
<p id="l7dnue"><strong>Man of the Match</strong> - Amadou Onana returned to the starting lineup in place of Idrissa Gueye and showed the quality that he brings. 89% passing accuracy, 80% of aerial duels won, 15 passes into the final third, 100% of tackles won and 14 ball recoveries. It would have been great to give it to an attacking player but those stats were not so good.</p>
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<p id="X7L8nf">Everton have once again been denied a victory by their inability to score goals. The final score was not indicative of the match. They finished the match with an expected goals total of 2.69 with only one goal on the scoreboard. Today, they were thrwarted by some a man of the match performance by Alphonse Areola but there is no excuse. The boos from the Goodison crowd showed their frustration but today was a matter of three points lost. In every other statistic Everton was better than West Ham but that matters for nothing.</p>
<p id="9ycqNe">Sean Dyche is a manager who sticks with his players through thick and thin. That has been seen most obviously with his determination to get Dominic Calvert Lewin back on the scoresheet. The goal drought had started after Calvert Lewin scored the winner against West Ham in December and today Dyche finally made the decision to sit Calvert Lewin in favour of Beto. This was his 26th appearance for the team with 20 appearances as a substitute. The question is whether this will be a chance for Beto to show what he could do or was it a chance for Calvert Lewin to have the pressure removed and a chance to rest? Beto got Everton’s goal after missing the penalty and he lasted 75 minutes before being replaced by Calvert Lewin. Everton need a goalscorer, as they have since Lukaku left us.</p>
<p id="jDtJdM">Everton had not received a penalty in 3,445 minutes of football (plus copious amounts of stoppage time since Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted from 12 yards out at <a href="https://fosseposse.sbnation.com">Leicester City</a> on May 1 last year. Craig Pawson needed VAR to step up and finally break that streak. I was astounded when Beto grabbed the ball and waited patiently to take the penalty. His attempt was saved. How was it that a player who has only made 6 starts this season been given the responsibility. In the other 22 matches who would have taken the kick? Of course, we never had one but there should have been a plan and the responsibility should have been given to a player who had been on the pitch more this season.</p>
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https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com/2024/3/2/24088412/everton-1-3-west-ham-match-report-instant-reaction-areola-masterclass-poor-finishing-sinkPeter Creer2024-02-29T08:00:00+00:002024-02-29T08:00:00+00:00Thursday’s Everton News: Dele returns, Chelsea want Onana, Onyedika linked, derby moved
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<p id="kgMzbt"><em><strong>Your daily dose of </strong></em><a href="https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com/"><em><strong>Everton</strong></em></a><em><strong> news and rumours</strong></em></p>
<p id="articleIconLinksContainer"><a href="https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com">Everton</a>’s Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, originally scheduled for Sunday 17 March (2pm GMT), will be moved to a new date following <a href="https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/">Liverpool</a>’s progression to the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/fa-cup">FA Cup</a> quarter-finals. [<a href="https://www.evertonfc.com/news/3915247/goodison-merseyside-derby-to-be-rescheduled">EFC</a>]</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Incredibly, I am travelling from Canada for this match and I will not be able to see it. Last time I travelled for the derby was in 2020 and it was the 1st match cancelled for COVID........At a loss for words! <a href="https://twitter.com/Everton?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Everton</a> please get me a ticket for nxt yr so I can see this match!</p>— Peter Creer (@evertonincanada) <a href="https://twitter.com/evertonincanada/status/1763018379697221908?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 29, 2024</a>
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<p id="j9eXrj">Although neither position seems to be available right now, Wayne Rooney has now admitted he would like the <a href="https://thebusbybabe.sbnation.com">Manchester United</a> or Everton job one day. [<a href="https://tbrfootball.com/thats-the-aim-recently-sacked-manager-says-he-wants-the-man-united-or-everton-job/">TBR</a>]</p>
<p id="lpk9ef">Dele returned to Finch Farm this week to resume light training as he bids to mount another comeback from a year’s worth of injury problems and set-backs, although it remains to be seen if he can gain sufficient fitness to play again before the end of the season. [<a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheathletic.com%2F5299868%2F2024%2F02%2F28%2Fdele-everton-tottenham-injury-dyche%3Fsource%3Duser-shared-article&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Froyalbluemersey.sbnation.com%2F2024%2F2%2F29%2F24086243%2Feverton-news-psr-latest-chelsea-transfer-rumours-onana-derby-moved-onyedika-linked-dele-return" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> (paywall)]</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Happy 50th Birthday to <a href="https://twitter.com/lecarso?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lecarso</a> Another excuse to see Lee Carsley’s winner for Everton in the Derby from 2004. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Everton?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Everton</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/XP20LW18RM">pic.twitter.com/XP20LW18RM</a></p>— Bluekipper.com (@bluekippercom) <a href="https://twitter.com/bluekippercom/status/1762855168419262730?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2024</a>
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<p id="EmBNWJ">James Garner returned to Millfields Primary School this week to meet some familiar faces and some new ones, too! The Everton midfielder was reunited with some of his teachers and spent time with pupils to help inspire the children in the classroom and on the football pitch. [<a href="https://www.evertonfc.com/news/3915086/garner-goes-back-to-school">EFC</a>]</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The truth behind the Appeal of the PL Commission is that there are no winners here. Football has lost. The Premier League Commission has been proven to be wrong in law. It's decisions & sanctions are flawed.<br>It's no victory for Everton either. Moshiri's appalling stewardship has…</p>— the esk (@theesk) <a href="https://twitter.com/theesk/status/1762328611007168602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 27, 2024</a>
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<p id="VxivzT">Proposed new Everton owners 777 Partners will meet with the Premier League within the next couple of weeks as the process to complete the takeover continues. [<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11671/13083187/proposed-new-everton-owners-777-partners-to-meet-premier-league-in-next-fortnight-as-takeover-process-drags-on">Sky Sports</a>]</p>
<p id="TiSwxa"><em>The assured performances of Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite have sparked discussion as to whether he’s due a senior England call-up. Here is an analysis of the numbers behind his impressive season to date. [</em><a href="https://theanalyst.com/na/2024/02/monster-jarrad-branthwaite-destined-for-top/"><em>The Analyst</em></a><em>]</em></p>
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<p id="udB9qC">Chelsea are the most likely club in England to make a bid to sign Everton’s Amadou Onana this summer. [<a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/barcelona-serious-pursuit-80m-everton-star-chelsea-also-keen-destination-revealed">Team Talk</a>]</p>
<p id="jTuPNx">Everton officials are determined to avoid having to pay £10 million to <a href="https://cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com">Tottenham</a> for the Dele Alli deal as a result of their recent financial issues. [<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1867809/Everton-Tottenham-Dele-Alli">Express</a>]</p>
<p id="ZUtwkG">Everton have entered the busy race to sign Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika. [<a href="https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2024/02/28/sources-everton-and-nottingham-forest-eye-13m-plus-midfielder-who-idolises-paul-pogba/">HITC</a>]</p>
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<p id="BljNiD">Catching up with John Ruddy and Lukas Jutkiewicz – two players who had one game each for the Everton’s senior team but have since compiled excellent professional careers. [<a href="https://www.evertonfc.com/news/3915165/bred-a-blue-john-ruddy-lukas-jutkiewicz-on-everton-debuts-12-goal-thriller-reunion-at-birmingham">EFC</a>]</p>
<p id="bpLBx5">An examination of the profiles of Everton’s points deduction appeal board who judged that the original independent commission had made two ‘legal errors’. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-points-deduction-appeal-board-28717609">Echo</a>]</p>
<p id="nXWzBc">Early team news for Everton’s clash with West Ham. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolworld.uk/sport/football/everton/everton-vs-west-ham-team-news-two-players-out-and-four-doubtful-for-premier-league-clash-4535886">Liverpool World</a>]</p>
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<p id="G8Rvlq">Dominic Calvert-Lewin has now seen his value plummet after having a poor couple of seasons. [<a href="https://www.footballfancast.com/everton-star-calvert-lewin-transfer-value-has-crashed/">Football Fancast</a>]</p>
<p id="P1RFxJ">Farhad Moshiri did not sign the paperwork on a naming rights deal for Everton’s new stadium says the appeal board’s full written reasons. [<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-points-deduction-appeal-board-28714215">Echo</a>]</p>
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