The Official Everton Thread

[delzer]

Duffy is highly regarded at Goodison. I would like to see him get a bit of a run to see if he is cut out for the Premier League.

[delzer]

Manchester United have told midfielder Darron Gibson he can leave Old Trafford and he's already held talks with Everton over a »2.5m move.

[Ovechkin]

Manchester United have told midfielder Darron Gibson he can leave Old Trafford and he's already held talks with Everton over a »2.5m move.

Looks like €500k to be done today. A big fat meh from me. I'd rather take a chance and give Barkley a regular run than sign Gibson especially when we're so light upfront.

[delzer]

Looks like €500k to be done today. A big fat meh from me. I'd rather take a chance and give Barkley a regular run than sign Gibson especially when we're so light upfront.

I dont know much about Gibson tbh. Have never really seen him play a lot. Any time i have he has not really stood out. He's ok for 500k. Could be the end of Cahill? Last weds he was terrible looked like he had no interest.

[c'mere]

Man United fan celebrates the news of Gibson's sale.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzw2CHEIAUY

[Philby]

Gibson is no world-beater (...arguably he is low-to-mid PL standard at a stretch) but Everton aren't scoring enough goals at the moment and for a very modest outlay indeed they've got a guy who isn't shy in taking a punt from distance.

Who knows, he might clock up a few "cheap" goals and barring a disastrous spell at the club they'll probably not make a loss on him in a re-sale.

[delzer]

Gibson will do a job. He is risk free at 500k. With a bit of luck he might show a bit of form with a run of games which he wasn't getting at Utd. I don't think anyone knows what Gibson is capable of yet as he has not played any regular football.

[c'mere]

To be honest, I agree. He will probably do a decent job at Everton. Good move for him. Was it only 500k? Jesus, that's great value.

[delzer]

To be honest, I agree. He will probably do a decent job at Everton. Good move for him. Was it only 500k? Jesus, that's great value.

Initial fee is 500k Then can rise to 2 mill over the 4 and a half year contract.

[Hannah]

hope gibson does well today.

[delzer]

I've been watching Gibson carefully here. He's doing the simple things really well. He gets the ball, he gives a pass then moves into space - something we haven't done too well this season. Promising start but still early days.

Cattenburg is having an absolute shocker.Donovan down the right, iputs in a wonderful cross, Saha attacks it and he's pulled back by Hutton surely. Penalty?! NO! Not given by Mark Fucking Clattenburg!

[marco 2005]

1 nil down v Fulham

[delzer]

1-1 now.

Big Denis with his first goal for the club.

[delzer]

2-1 Fellaini with a smashing header.

[gingin]

is duffy playing?

[delzer]

is duffy playing?

Yeah and playing very well by all accounts.

[delzer]

Official bid made for Jelavic. Hope if he comes the EPL wont be a step too far for him.

[Youghal Exile]

If the owls beat Blackpool we'll have a day out at Goodison Park in the next round.I have to say that Goodison is my favourite ground after Hillsborough so it would be great if we book that date.

[Jinky]

Don't think Jelavic is all that. He'd do well at a club creating a lot of chances week in week out, not so sure how he'll do at Everton where he'll be living off scraps. Good player, but a hell of a lot of hype around him.

[delzer]

Everton actually create chances Jinky except very few are being put away.

I agree with you on Jelavic though hyped up due to his record in Scotland but will need to wait and see how he does down south. Anything over £6million is too much imo.

[delzer]

Great day. Two decent signings and our usual points off City at home.

[Topdog]

Don't forget the lovely fans :-D

M3lRQPAL7Ao

[delzer]

Don't forget the lovely fans :-D

M3lRQPAL7Ao

Still haven't read why he did it. I'm presuming a protest against the board.

[STEVIEG]

Ryan air sacked his daughter or something

Everton fan Stuart Clarke of hot press tweeted a link to a article he has done it a few times

[delzer]

Ryan air sacked his daughter or something

Everton fan Stuart Clarke of hot press tweeted a link to a article he has done it a few times

Bizarre.

[Topdog]

Still haven't read why he did it. I'm presuming a protest against the board.

He wasn't too happy with the cops when they were taking the cuffs off.

BTW, great win tonight.

[delzer]

He wasn't too happy with the cops when they were taking the cuffs off.

BTW, great win tonight.

No the Muppet. What did he think they were going to do?

[wayne gayle]

Funny guy that Jelavic:
"The Scottish Premier League is not as high a level as here in England but I think it will help a lot as it is not so much a big difference."

[delzer]

Danijel Pranjic claims he came close to joining Everton on transfer deadline day, only for Bayern Munich to dash his dreams of making a move to England.

The Croatia international is out of favour at the Allianz Arena and was open to the prospect of moving on in January.

Everton were prepared to offer him a route out of Bayern, with David Moyes leaving it late to bolster his Goodison Park ranks.

Pranjic, who can operate in defence or in midfield, saw Bayern block his path, though, with their unrealistic demands causing talks to break down.

"I had an agreement with Everton for two-and-a-half years," the 30-year-old told Sportske Novosti.

"I was ready to board a plane and I was really happy because I knew that Everton were serious and that they had big plans for me.

"But now it is all over and this is a catastrophe. I can't describe the negative feelings I have.

"Bayern wanted so much money that everybody knew that Everton would not pay.

"I'm so unhappy because I was sure that I would be leaving Bayern. I don't play and now the opportunity to play in the Premier League has gone. I'm so unhappy."

[Jinky]

Ryan air sacked his daughter or something

Everton fan Stuart Clarke of hot press tweeted a link to a article he has done it a few times

Not even!

Some crowd Ryanair get their cabin crew from sacked her. Over a 7 week period she rang in sick a load of times, failed to turn up one day and a few more incidents which got her the sack. It's a classic case of Daddy's little girl not being able to do any wrong in his eyes. He's even protesting against the wrong company FFS.

[kevinbitzz]

Where does one go for pints before a match at Goodison?

I don't want to walk all the way from the Albert :)

[delzer]

Where does one go for pints before a match at Goodison?

I don't want to walk all the way from the Albert :)

The Winslow is a dump but it's next to the ground

[kevinbitzz]

any other option? or is that place actually alright like?

[delzer]

any other option? or is that place actually alright like?

There are a load of boozers around Goodison road most of which are fine. The Royal Oak is the only pub where i have heard to consistently avoid as a lot of muppets go there. The Spellows is also a good spot on Spellows lane.

The Winslow is fine tbh. Normally packed but always a rake of staff on.

[kevinbitzz]

There are a load of boozers around Goodison road most of which are fine. The Royal Oak is the only pub where i have heard to consistently avoid as a lot of muppets go there. The Spellows is also a good spot on Spellows lane.

The Winslow is fine tbh. Normally packed but always a rake of staff on.

nice one

[delzer]

Taught Everton were really impressive at times yesterday. Knocked the ball around beautifully at times. It was only Blackpool but still it was great to see the new confidence the team seems to have found.

At home to Sunderland. Will take that.

[down da Castle]

Really? Could have been easier...sunderland on a good run

[delzer]

Really? Could have been easier...sunderland on a good run

They are but it's at home and Everton have a very good record at home against them.

Obviously there were a few other teams you would take at home but glad to have avoided away trips to Analfield or White hart lane.

[delzer]

Nice piece about Landon.

Impressive again during his second loan spell, his hero status is confirmed. But surely a player of his quality should not be in the MLS. Come on, Landon, get back over here full-time...

They say never go back. Fortunately for Everton, Landon Donovan didn’t listen.

Flu-ridden, he missed his own send-off against Blackpool on Saturday – and what a rousing one it would surely have been. His popularity amongst Evertonians is off the scale, backed up by another string of top-level performances during his second stint on Merseyside. He is simply a superb player – a player who, especially at the age of twenty-nine, needs to be playing at a higher standard than the MLS.

Donovan’s return brought with it an improvement in Everton’s performances and results, something which is no coincidence. The boffins over at ESPN have calculated that, with Donovan in the side, Everton have averaged an extra 0.5 goals per game. Impressive – as is his tally of six assists in his nine appearances second time round.

But statistics can’t fully explain why Everton and Donovan are such a crystalline fit. Think back to Saturday 9th January 2010: Everton are denied victory away to Arsenal only by an injury-time Tomáš Rosický goal. Landon Donovan makes his Everton debut, taking barely ten minutes to adapt to a league which some never adapt to. It’s a world away from the Los Angeles sunshine – indeed, it was a game played in the midst of a blizzard – but Donovan slots in seamlessly on the right hand side of Everton’s midfield.

He says afterwards he is “proud to be a part of this team”. Immediately, it has clicked, and by the end of the first loan his bond with the supporters has grown so strong that he says he can’t envisage himself playing for any other English club. He has such an understanding with Evertonians that by the time he departs, he is an Evertonian. He gets what playing for this club is all about.

“Everton is the only club I’d come back to. There’s something magical about this club that captures you from the minute you step into Goodison and doesn’t let you go”

Saying the right things in interviews is all well and good but it needs to be backed up with talent. That’s no problem for Donovan – an exceptional player. He’s skilful, composed on the ball and possesses in abundance a commodity which Everton have not had for a while: pace. All qualities which, combined with an excellent ‘footballing brain’, spell danger for the opposition. He can fly past a full-back or play a clever pass round him. He can send in a perfect cross with either boot as he did for both Everton’s goals against Fulham or intelligently tee-up a teammate as he did Darron Gibson against Manchester City.

He brings fluidity and balance to the side, easing the unhealthy reliance on our left flank. He knows what to do and when to do it and is one of few Everton players who can provide a spark of guile, a so-called ‘killer’ pass in the final third. Think of the exquisitely measured through ball for Victor Anichebe to score at Aston Villa, or the reverse pass to set Denis Stracqualursi through against Chelsea.

He is a class act both on and off the pitch and, although it was a shame he missed his Goodison send off, I would be mightily surprised if he has played his last game for the club. As the great Alan Ball once said: “Once Everton has touched you, nothing will ever be the same”. Landon’s been touched alright. The question is, will he play out the two years remaining on his contract with LA Galaxy and return in his third decade – or will he return at the first available opportunity?

Either way, or even if he doesn’t come back at all, he’s been a joy to watch at Goodison Park. In a farewell message to Evertonians, Donovan said: “Thankyou for the memories I will never forget. Most of all, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your family”.

Landon, it’s been our pleasure.

[AmadeusDC]

Nice piece about Landon.

Impressive again during his second loan spell, his hero status is confirmed. But surely a player of his quality should not be in the MLS. Come on, Landon, get back over here full-time...

They say never go back. Fortunately for Everton, Landon Donovan didn’t listen.

Flu-ridden, he missed his own send-off against Blackpool on Saturday – and what a rousing one it would surely have been. His popularity amongst Evertonians is off the scale, backed up by another string of top-level performances during his second stint on Merseyside. He is simply a superb player – a player who, especially at the age of twenty-nine, needs to be playing at a higher standard than the MLS.

Donovan’s return brought with it an improvement in Everton’s performances and results, something which is no coincidence. The boffins over at ESPN have calculated that, with Donovan in the side, Everton have averaged an extra 0.5 goals per game. Impressive – as is his tally of six assists in his nine appearances second time round.

But statistics can’t fully explain why Everton and Donovan are such a crystalline fit. Think back to Saturday 9th January 2010: Everton are denied victory away to Arsenal only by an injury-time Tomáš Rosický goal. Landon Donovan makes his Everton debut, taking barely ten minutes to adapt to a league which some never adapt to. It’s a world away from the Los Angeles sunshine – indeed, it was a game played in the midst of a blizzard – but Donovan slots in seamlessly on the right hand side of Everton’s midfield.

He says afterwards he is “proud to be a part of this team”. Immediately, it has clicked, and by the end of the first loan his bond with the supporters has grown so strong that he says he can’t envisage himself playing for any other English club. He has such an understanding with Evertonians that by the time he departs, he is an Evertonian. He gets what playing for this club is all about.

“Everton is the only club I’d come back to. There’s something magical about this club that captures you from the minute you step into Goodison and doesn’t let you go”

Saying the right things in interviews is all well and good but it needs to be backed up with talent. That’s no problem for Donovan – an exceptional player. He’s skilful, composed on the ball and possesses in abundance a commodity which Everton have not had for a while: pace. All qualities which, combined with an excellent ‘footballing brain’, spell danger for the opposition. He can fly past a full-back or play a clever pass round him. He can send in a perfect cross with either boot as he did for both Everton’s goals against Fulham or intelligently tee-up a teammate as he did Darron Gibson against Manchester City.

He brings fluidity and balance to the side, easing the unhealthy reliance on our left flank. He knows what to do and when to do it and is one of few Everton players who can provide a spark of guile, a so-called ‘killer’ pass in the final third. Think of the exquisitely measured through ball for Victor Anichebe to score at Aston Villa, or the reverse pass to set Denis Stracqualursi through against Chelsea.

He is a class act both on and off the pitch and, although it was a shame he missed his Goodison send off, I would be mightily surprised if he has played his last game for the club. As the great Alan Ball once said: “Once Everton has touched you, nothing will ever be the same”. Landon’s been touched alright. The question is, will he play out the two years remaining on his contract with LA Galaxy and return in his third decade – or will he return at the first available opportunity?

Either way, or even if he doesn’t come back at all, he’s been a joy to watch at Goodison Park. In a farewell message to Evertonians, Donovan said: “Thankyou for the memories I will never forget. Most of all, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your family”.

Landon, it’s been our pleasure.

They can't afford him. I'd say he'd be there if they could. Clint Dempsey is a very good Premier League player too. Think he'd certainly do a job for someone like Liverpool.

[delzer]

They can't afford him. I'd say he'd be there if they could. Clint Dempsey is a very good Premier League player too. Think he'd certainly do a job for someone like Liverpool.

After his first spell they enquired and were quoted a crazy price. Moyes said he wouldn't pay that for any 28 year old. A few other clubs went in for him as well but found the price too high.

After this season he has one year left on his Galaxy contract. Hopefully a deal can be struck at a more realistic price.

[delzer]

It's official, in case you were unsure, the Scouse knight Sir Paul McCartney is an Evertonian.

Apparently first confirmed in the Observer Sport Monthly, details can also be found in Neil Roberts recently released book, 'Blues & Beatles'.

Macca said: 'Here's the deal.'

'My father was born in Everton, my family are officially Evertonians - so if it comes to a derby match or an FA Cup Final between the two, I would have to support Everton. But after a concert at Wembley Arena I got a bit of friendship with Kenny Dogleash who had been to the gig. And I thought, 'You know what?' I am just going to support them both because it is all Liverpool and I don't have that Catholic Protestant thing. So I did have to get a special dispensation from The Pope to do this but that's it, too bad.'

'They are both great teams. But if it comes to the crunch, I'm Evertonian.'

We love you, yeah, yeah, yeah!

Just throw a few quid our way now kid.

[delzer]

The date for the derby game at their gaff has been confirmed as Tuesday 13th March 2012. Kick-Off will be 8.00pm.

The game will be shown live on Sky.

[delzer]

Barkley man of the match for England U19s in their 2-1 win over Czech Republic at Brisbane Road.

[delzer]

Sources close to The Blue Union have confirmed that former Liverpool managing director, Christian Purslow, has become a ‘consultant’ of Everton Football Club as Bill Kenwright tries valiantly to sell the club.

The 48-year-old left his post as managing director of Liverpool in February 2011 following the club’s £300m sale to New England Sports Ventures (NESV) in October 2010.

Purslow, a fluent Spanish speaker and Anfield season ticket holder, joined Liverpool in June 2009 – succeeding chief executive Rick Parry.

He is a Cambridge graduate with an MBA from Harvard Business School and is also an executive board member and co-founder of private equity firm MidOcean Partners.

[down da Castle]

@philmcnulty: Everton sources categorically deny rumours that former Liverpool MD Christian Purslow is now working for the club in an advisory capacity.

[down da Castle]

@TheBlueUnion: @philmcnulty we suspected as much

@RaytonTony: @TheBlueUnion @philmcnulty if the Blue Union "suspected as much", why did the Blue Union start the rumour?

[delzer]

Thank fuck for that.

[down da Castle]

Thank fuck for that.

why? Just because of his association with Liverpool?
Did a great job with Ayre there, hugely increased commercial revenues, and helped get rid of the other 2 clowns and get the current owners in.

I don't see any downside, aside from the Liverpool connection and given the urgent need of investment Everton requires that should be put aside.

[delzer]

why? Just because of his association with Liverpool?
Did a great job with Ayre there, hugely increased commercial revenues, and helped get rid of the other 2 clowns and get the current owners in.

I don't see any downside, aside from the Liverpool connection and given the urgent need of investment Everton requires that should be put aside.

Fair enough. I was not sure if he was the guy who got rid of the Yanks or not.

Big game tomorrow against QPR. Need to win it with a tough run of fixtures ahead with games against Liverpool,Spurs and Arsenal all on the horizon.

[delzer]

GLOBAL sports agency Inner Circle Sports which helped broker Liverpool FC’s two US take-overs has joined the hunt to find a buyer for Everton FC.

Inner Circle Sports, who led first Tom Hicks and George Gillett, then John W Henry to Anfield, have been given the go-ahead by Goodison Park officials to help in their ongoing search for new owners.

The New York-based firm, which also brought Ellis Short to Sunderland in 2008, approached Everton FC and asked to work with them, partly due to the club’s growing profile in the US.

EFC’s exposure across the Atlantic has increased on the back of the two successful loan spells of US national team captain Landon Donovan, and their recent FA Cup fourth round victory over Fulham was broadcast live on ESPN in America.

A club spokesman declined to comment, however, the ECHO understands Inner Circle will join other companies and individuals helping Bill Ken-wright’s takeover search, and have not been given any exclusive remit.

While the development does not signal any immediate increase in the likelihood of a buy-out, it represents the positive involvement of a company with a proven track-record in the field.

Inner Circle Sports were also behind the financing of Wembley Stadium, and have worked alongside a number of US Major League soccer clubs including New York Cosmos and Real Salt Lake.

On their website home-page, the firm describe themselves as major players in the financing market. It says, ‘We frequently work as a buy-side advisor to lead the purchase of a sports franchise or other sports-related asset.

‘We work side-by-side with purchasers to identify compelling investment opportunities and to facilitate all aspects of deal execution’.

Meanwhile, Everton FC's home fixture against Arsenal will now take place on Wednesday March 21 (kick-off 8pm).

The game, which will not be televised, was originally scheduled for Saturday, March 17 but has been moved due to Everton's involvement in the sixth round of the FA Cup.

David Moyes' men will be hoping to record their first win over the Gunners since Andrew Johnson scored the only goal at Goodison Park in March 2007.

The Blues suffered a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at Emirates Stadium in December.

[delzer]

Big game against Spur's today. Everton have a good record against Spur's at Goodison. A win would set the team up nicely for Tuesdays derby.

[delzer]

Great first half. Fine finish by Jelavic.

More of the same in the second half please.

[delzer]

Gone to sleep completely in the second half. Standing off them and giving them acres of space. Need to get control in midfield again or it could end up costing them the 3 points.

[Corcaigh32]

Are we watching the same game?

[delzer]

Are we watching the same game?

First twenty minutes of the second half Corcaigh I taught you were well on top and created a few decent chances.

[delzer]

5 minutes wtf?

[Corcaigh32]

Shocking

[delzer]

Heart in the mouth stuff there at the end.

A game of two halves imo. Everton were superb in the first 45 but Spurs were a lot better in the second. Big win though going into tuesdays game.

If they manage to beat Dogleash and co they move above them in the league.

[Club Lemon]

Are everton in heavy debt

[c'mere]

Well done to Moyes on his audition for the Spurs job!

[delzer]

Are everton in heavy debt

In manageable debt. Not huge sums of debt football wise.

[delzer]

Well done to Moyes on his audition for the Spurs job!

Personally I don't see Harry leaving Spurs. I think Moyes could end up at utd when Alex finally goes.

[delzer]

Derby tomorrow night. Will need to play a hell of a lot better over 90 minutes than saturdays game.

Would gladly take a draw now. Everton always seem to play Liverpool when they are under pressure and need a result. They usually get one too :(

[marco 2005]

how's your french Delzer?

there's a documentaries (cut in many parts) about Fellaini at Everton

this is part one

can't listen to what he says tho as i dont have headphones today at work!

http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Un-jour-avec-marouane-fellaini/269653

[delzer]

how's your french Delzer?

there's a documentaries (cut in many parts) about Fellaini at Everton

this is part one

can't listen to what he says tho as i dont have headphones today at work!

http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Un-jour-avec-marouane-fellaini/269653

Non existent unfortunately Marco. I would actually love to hear what he says as he is a player I have rarely heard interviewed or written about.

[marco 2005]

Non existent unfortunately Marco. I would actually love to hear what he says as he is a player I have rarely heard interviewed or written about.

well, i'll listen to that when i have 5 minutes and will let you know if there's anything relevant/interesting!

[delzer]

Thanks Marco.

[delzer]

Moyes team selection was wrong tonight imo. If they lose Saturday then the pressure is on.

[delzer]

A TUESDAY morning fry-up in a city centre cafe brought home to Don Hutchison just how much a derby victory means to football fans on Merseyside.

And for a man who was on the winning side for both Everton and Liverpool in a Merseyside derby, that bizarre derby celebration confirmed that David Moyes got his team selection wrong on Tuesday night.

Hutchison was in the last Everton FC side to triumph at Anfield 13 years ago and after the Blues’ latest unsuccessful attempt to reverse that trend he rapped: “Are Evertonians right to be unhappy with the team selection? 100 per cent.

“I watched the game with Peter Reid, who is a massive Evertonian and we couldn’t believe it. When you have gone seven games unbeaten in the league and you make six changes for a derby ... you leave Drenthe, Osman, Cahill, Jelavic and Neville all on the bench in the biggest game of the season ...

“Yeah you can say there’s a big FA Cup game at the weekend but the derby is about bragging rights.

“I was in the Everton side that last won at Anfield in 1999 and when we won we went into work the next day at Everton and Walter Smith took us on a coach into the middle of the city centre and made us walk into town for a fry-up in our Everton kit. It was all about the bragging rights.

“All the Liverpool fans were giving us pelters, but the Everton fans were absolutely loving it and that’s what it’s all about. It’s bragging rights.”

Moyes admitted he had one eye on Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final when he made six changes to Tuesday’s starting line-up, but Hutchison believes that even FA Cup glory would still leave Evertonians wondering what might have been.

“Everton are not massive spenders,” added Hutchison. “They have not got the finance, but if they win the FA Cup this year and finish just behind Liverpool, yes they will say what a terrific season, but they will have in the back of their minds what might have been.

“They could have gone above Liverpool on Tuesday night. That’s what hurts them the most. With the right personnel they could have given it a right go and gone above Liverpool.

“But the bigger picture is if they can win a trophy that means a lot – especially to Everton. It was bizarre the line up they made and the personnel they went with.

“Sunderland will be a tough one but the six players who were on the bench on Tuesday, I bet they will start.

“I will never knock David Moyes. I think David Moyes has done a phenomenal job in the 10 years he has been there. I know Everton fans are a little bit raw and they are not seeing the bigger picture which is fair enough because it’s a massive game, but if you can get to a cup final it might ease the pain a little bit.

“As an Evertonian I think winning the cup makes up for it.”

Read More http://www.liverpoolecho.co .uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2012/03/15/don-hutchison-reflects-on-everton-fc-s-derby-defeat-at-anfield-100252-30540275/#ixzz1pCexpBHP

[delzer]

Massive game today after the derby.

Pressure on Moyes now after his team selection Tuesday night and saying he was keeping players for today.

[delzer]

Fuck sake Everton are still in Anfield by the looks of it.

Two debatable decisions by the referee. A possible pen and a soft free that led to their goal.

Great strike though.

[G'luck]

McClean is quality. Please please please have him in the Euros squad.

[delzer]

Get in!!!!!!!!

First time Baines got behind the defence.

[delzer]

McClean is quality. Please please please have him in the Euros squad.

He is playing very well again today. Does a lot of work tracking back as well. Coleman still doesnt look 100% fit to me.

[delzer]

That's two pens Everton should have had.

[G'luck]

He is playing very well again today. Does a lot of work tracking back as well. Coleman still doesnt look 100% fit to me.

Yup, thats why I'm hoping Trap picks him, he doesn't shy away from his defensive duties.



Hard to tell which way this one is going to go, Everton on top and could of had a pen, but Sunderland definitely capable of grabbing a 2nd aswell, good game of ball. Go on the Mackems

[delzer]

Should have put them away. Two good saves from Mingolet to keep them in it. Two pens that were not given.

Replay there will be tough but Everton have a decent record in The Stadium Of Light.

[Jinky]

Moyes and MON are two pretty similar guys, you could see this being one of those ties that goes to 2 or more replays.

[delzer]

Manage to get over Sunderland then it's the racists at Wembley.

[Rega]

Moyes and MON are two pretty similar guys, you could see this being one of those ties that goes to 2 or more replays.

http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt2/WallaMalla/Batman%20Collection/NotSureIfSerious.jpg ?t=1245809150

[delzer]

A decent performance tonight again but no reward. A draw would have been fair and would have got one if it was not for a terrible decision by the linesman. Same shit Everton never get decisions at home for some reason.

[delzer]

David Moyes was left rueful after a night of frustration against Arsenal.

The Blues suffered a 1-0 reverse at Goodison. But it may have been a different story had an an offside flag not denied Royston Drenthe a first-half goal.

That strike would have restored parity after Everton went down to Thomas Vermaelen's eighth minute header.

But in the end the Blues couldn't find an equaliser and lost out 1-0.

Moyes said after the game: "Apart from the first 20 minutes I thought we played as well as Arsenal and were really unlucky not to take something from the game.

"There were five decisions which were onside, I wouldn't just come up here and say it, I have checked. It was a goal.

"We have had a sore deal the last few games, we have had really poor decisions in the games against us. It cost us in the end."

Moyes couldn't fault the efforts of his players after their early setback and he also admitted how impressed he was with the in-form visitors.

"The players played really well after that, they gave it a right go," continued the Blues boss.

"Arsenal, in the first 20 minutes, I thought my goodness, at seeing how well they were doing."

[delzer]

Just read an interview with Arteta. He made a statement that was great to hear and tells you what the club means to a lot of players."Arsenal is my team, Everton are my family"

[Pontipine]

Just read an interview with Arteta. He made a statement that was great to hear and tells you what the club means to a lot of players."Arsenal is my team, Everton are my family"

Sticks finger back the throat.

[UpYaBoya]

A lot of hype about Moyes and his ten year anniversary, he said himself he felt embarrassed, he'd love to have won a bit of silverware.

His biggest achievement was finishing above Liverpool in the League in 2005 and getting the coveted Champions league spot.
Two good nights out I'd say.

Unluck to draw Villareal in the playoff was another comment of his, unlucky or just not good enough?

[delzer]

A lot of hype about Moyes and his ten year anniversary, he said himself he felt embarrassed, he'd love to have won a bit of silverware.

His biggest achievement was finishing above Liverpool in the League in 2005 and getting the coveted Champions league spot.
Two good nights out I'd say.

Unluck to draw Villareal in the playoff was another comment of his, unlucky or just not good enough?

Villareal got to the semis that year. I was at the home game which Everton deserved to lose. However the away leg they had a perfectly good goal chalked off which would have brought the tie to extra time and then who knows???

[delzer]

Great win at a tough place to go. One of the few teams who will do the double over Swansea this season i reckon.

[Jinky]

Jelavic again, great piece of business. Some, and I stress some, real bargains in the SPL.

[delzer]

Jelavic again, great piece of business. Some, and I stress some, real bargains in the SPL.

Gary Caldwell? ;)

[STEVIEG]

:)

[Jinky]

Gary Caldwell? ;)

They got him on a free, he's their captain and today he's earned his stripes.

That said he plays like he's wearing ice skates.

[delzer]

They got him on a free, he's their captain and today he's earned his stripes.

That said he plays like he's wearing ice skates.

Sums him up perfectly. He never looks comfortable.

[delzer]

- Howard; Neville, Heitinga, Distin, Baines; Osman, Fellani, Gibson, Gueye; Cahill, Jelavic

Not overly confident with the team selection. No real width. Massive game. The season will be a damp squib without a victory tonight.

[duishbag]

- Howard; Neville, Heitinga, Distin, Baines; Osman, Fellani, Gibson, Gueye; Cahill, Jelavic

Not overly confident with the team selection. No real width. Massive game. The season will be a damp squib without a victory tonight.

no john o shea for sunderland,everton's task just got tougher:p

[Bobby Vinton]

Jelavic looking decent enough so far

[Pontipine]

Osman started very well.Did all the grafting for the first goal.

Superb finish from a very good player.

[delzer]

Great finish and in fairness to Gueye he put a super ball in. Great first half by the blues. Osman has been outstanding.

[Bobby Vinton]

There'll be a big reaction id say from sunderland

[delzer]

Great win. Bar Sessingon hitting the post Howard was relatively untroubled. Bring on Kenny and co in the semis.

[KD Langer]

Great win. Bar Sessingon hitting the post Howard was relatively untroubled. Bring on Kenny and co in the semis.

Good luck with that.

Be fun to see g'luck explode as a bonus if Everton did win:D

[Jim Comic]

Great win. Bar Sessingon hitting the post Howard was relatively untroubled. Bring on Kenny and co in the semis.

impressive away win against a recently resurgent sunderland

kudos to the toffees, kudos i say!

[POL]

Moyes has been gearing up for a right crack at the FA Cup, you'd have to fancy them against the racists

[marco 2005]

well done, would love to see Everton win the FA Cup this year

[afeencalleddan]

So that's Everton into the final, just a matter of sorting out who they'll meet.

It's nice to see Chelsea staying in the CL.

All their eggs in that basket before they're confined to Thursday night European action next season.

[delzer]

well done, would love to see Everton win the FA Cup this year

It would be great but unfortunatley 3 very good teams left in it with Everton.

[Jinky]

Jelavic again. SPL may be shite but lots of unnoticed quality in there.

[G'luck]

Can't wait for this, going to be so up for it. Will hopefully be able to sort tickets for myself.

Would be a big day out.

[Philby]

Congrats to Everton.

This will make for a great set of semis.

[RutlandStreet]

Well done Everton, should be a great semi

[Lapsy Pa]

There are times you watch Everton and you think how do they ever win a match and then they play as they did last night and you think how do they ever lose a match?

Well on top and as soon as they got the second Sunderland were gone. They had no idea how to get back into the game. Cattermole did his usual routine to little effect.

Everton looked very good at the back. Sunderland barely had a sniff. Fair play to O'Neill he came out and admitted as much.Fine finish by Jelavic. Gone are the days when he goal celebration used to send a shiver down my spine.

Two attractive semi finals in store.

[marco 2005]

It would be great but unfortunatley 3 very good teams left in it with Everton.

spurs chelsea and ?

[delzer]

spurs chelsea and ?

;)

[Philby]

FA Cup semi final massive for Merseyside, says Everton FC defender

by Richard Buxton. Published Wed 28 Mar

Leighton Baines believes next month's all-Merseyside FA Cup semi final is be 'massive' for the city.

Everton's reward for last night's 2-0 win over Sunderland is a Wembley return against Liverpool, with the April 14 meeting conjuring memories of their regular meetings in the capital during the 1980's.

Baines knows all too well the significance of the showdown, both as a lifelong Blue and a Kirkby native, and gives David Moyes' side further incentive to reach a second FA Cup final in three years.

He said: "It's massive for the city and being a local lad, I know what it means to everyone. I've got family and friends that are Red and Blue, so it'll be an exciting week building up to the game.

"It's a fantastic occasion. The fact that it's against Liverpool makes it all the more special, but to get to a semi-final for us is great. I might even get a move across the park for it if I don't get destroyed by that one-man-team Stewart Downing.

"It was a great incentive going into the match. Now we can start to look forward to it - obviously we've got other games coming up before that, so we'll focus on them as well."

http://www.clickliverpool.c om/sport/everton-fc/1215666-fa-cup-semi-final-massive-for-merseyside,-says-everton-fc-defender.html

[delzer]

Nice piece.

Everton find blueprint for ending Wembley heartache against Liverpool
Putting the focus on their own performance in the Merseyside FA Cup semi-final could be the key to success


David Moyes's embargo lifted at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday night and Everton could finally discuss their appointment with Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. But Tim Cahill preferred not to. "Let's not worry about tomorrow. Let's just focus on this feeling. It is an amazing feeling." Born in Australia, spoken like a man raised on the Gwladys Street.
Everton produced the finest display of their season to sweep aside Sunderland in the sixth-round replay and to confirm a first Merseyside derby at the national stadium for 23 years. The intensity from a Moyes team did not surprise, nor should the quality in a side containing in defence the astute John Heitinga (who Everton wish to tie to a new long-term contract), the polished Marouane Fellaini and Leon Osman in midfield and, in Nikica Jelavic, the goalscoring threat Everton have craved since Yakubu Ayegbeni ruptured his achilles tendon at Tottenham Hotspur in November 2008. What stunned a delirious, impassioned 6,000-plus travelling support, however, was its timing.
Rarely in recent years, with the prize within reach, have Everton delivered to a man and enabled their support to savour such an important victory with a cigar rather than on the rack. They will need a repeat of the composure, the adventure and the tactics that shattered Martin O'Neill's team to overcome another facet of their DNA on 14 April.
All Merseyside derbies matter, as Moyes can testify following the criticism he received for making six changes for the recent 3-0 defeat at Anfield with the home quarter-final against Sunderland in mind. But some matter more than others. Liverpool win them. The 1971 FA Cup semi-final, when defeat hastened the rapid demise of Harry Catterick's champions; the 1977 FA Cup semi-final replay, which still invites Evertonians of a certain vintage to bore people to tears about the referee, Clive Thomas; the 1984 Milk Cup final replay and the 1986 and 1989 FA Cup finals gave only one half of Merseyside cause for celebration. Good luck finding a blue to redress the balance with tales of their success in the 1906 FA Cup semi-final at Villa Park.
Everton's poor record in the showpiece derby predates Moyes and the financial gulf that the Premier League has helped accelerate between the clubs. In their defence, it is worth noting that in 1977, 1984 and 1986 Everton faced a Liverpool team that finished the season as European champions, league champions or both. But not any more, although it has been levelled at Moyes that he views Liverpool in such reverential terms when crossing Stanley Park.
The Everton manager admitted recently that Liverpool have proven the toughest opponent of his 10 years in charge at Goodison Park and labelled Kenny Dalglish's team favourites for the semi-final in the immediate aftermath of the Sunderland win. His argument has merit after two defeats in two league meetings this season and given the global appeal that saved Liverpool from the near-ruination of the Tom Hicks and George Gillett era and, under Fenway Sports Group, has allowed Dalglish to spend £113m on new players since January 2011 compared to £5.5m at Everton in the same period. We shall leave the skewed net spend argument – which again favours Moyes – for another time, or to Rafael Benítez on Football Focus when he should have been congratulating the Everton manager on a decade in the job.
Too often, though, the financial disparity between Everton and Liverpool has been presented by Moyes before a derby has kicked off. It may be legitimate, it may be fact, but it is not always conducive to galvanising the underdog. Tactically, at least at Anfield, where the Everton manager has not won in 11 visits, there has also been too much respect shown to Liverpool's strengths when, as his own team confirmed on Wearside and Roberto Martínez illustrated with Wigan Athletic on Saturday, it is better to concentrate on one's own.
"This performance is up there with the best of them because of what it means to the fans, the players and the club and where we want to take it," said Cahill. "At the start of the season, the reports were indifferent and there were a lot of people down about the club. But we've had such a turnaround and, as I've said time and time again, the players love Everton and that's what has made a difference.
"I have enjoyed some great experiences with this club and this is up there at the best. In my career I will be looking back to nights like this, because this changes the season. We have to keep our feet firmly on the floor and don't get carried away. Yes, the semi-final and final are at Wembley, but the carrot [the FA Cup] is there itself. Liverpool is a massive game, but when you look ahead of the next game then you start making mistakes. We are too experienced to start worrying what Liverpool are doing. They are a great team and have spent a lot of money and have a good manager. But this is all about us."

[delzer]

12.30 kick off for the semi. Now the quest for a ticket begins.

[POL]

come on Everton, Marouane Fellaini is one of my favorite players

[Philby]

FA Cup semi final massive for Merseyside, says Everton FC defender

by Richard Buxton. Published Wed 28 Mar

Leighton Baines believes next month's all-Merseyside FA Cup semi final is be 'massive' for the city.

Everton's reward for last night's 2-0 win over Sunderland is a Wembley return against Liverpool, with the April 14 meeting conjuring memories of their regular meetings in the capital during the 1980's.

Baines knows all too well the significance of the showdown, both as a lifelong Blue and a Kirkby native, and gives David Moyes' side further incentive to reach a second FA Cup final in three years.

He said: "It's massive for the city and being a local lad, I know what it means to everyone. I've got family and friends that are Red and Blue, so it'll be an exciting week building up to the game.

"It's a fantastic occasion. The fact that it's against Liverpool makes it all the more special, but to get to a semi-final for us is great. I might even get a move across the park for it if I don't get destroyed by that one-man-team Stewart Downing.

"It was a great incentive going into the match. Now we can start to look forward to it - obviously we've got other games coming up before that, so we'll focus on them as well."

http://www.clickliverpool.c om/sport/everton-fc/1215666-fa-cup-semi-final-massive-for-merseyside,-says-everton-fc-defender.html

Can't believe this one slipped past you Delz.

I'm trying my best to give this thread something worth reading ;-)

Best of luck making the semi.

Clearly Liverpool have bossed Everton in the head-to-head games this season but it's rare that one of the Merseyside two get the upper hand in 3 games against the other in the same season.

There were plenty of learning points from Moyes in both ties so you'd imagine he'll try to come up with something special tactically on the day.

[Jinky]

I think Jelavic might prove to be the difference in this one.

[delzer]

I think Jelavic might prove to be the difference in this one.

Has taken to the premiership a lot quicker than I taught. He always looked very good at Rangers but you always wonder will he be able to make the step up. Everything he does seems effortless. He has a great first touch can head the ball and is a natural finisher. Looks like Moyes has pulled another bargain off.

[delzer]

Can't believe this one slipped past you Delz.

I'm trying my best to give this thread something worth reading ;-)

Best of luck making the semi.

Clearly Liverpool have bossed Everton in the head-to-head games this season but it's rare that one of the Merseyside two get the upper hand in 3 games against the other in the same season.

There were plenty of learning points from Moyes in both ties so you'd imagine he'll try to come up with something special tactically on the day.

Sorry Philby have just been ducking in and out the last few days. Nice compliment by Baines regarding Downing ;) . Two of the best left backs in the league are plying their trade on Merseyside. The only thing about the league games were the sending off at Goodison so early ruined the game and then Moyes played a very weak team at Anfield much to most Everton fans disgust.

Will be interesting to see how both sides full xi face up to each other.

[Jinky]

Has taken to the premiership a lot quicker than I taught. He always looked very good at Rangers but you always wonder will he be able to make the step up. Everything he does seems effortless. He has a great first touch can head the ball and is a natural finisher. Looks like Moyes has pulled another bargain off.

To be honest it was pretty evident he was a cut above the rest. There are another 5-6 players in the SPL that would do just as good a job I think elsewhere. He is comfortable as a target man, he can dribble, he has two good feet and can head the ball.

[delzer]

To be honest it was pretty evident he was a cut above the rest. There are another 5-6 players in the SPL that would do just as good a job I think elsewhere. He is comfortable as a target man, he can dribble, he has two good feet and can head the ball.
Jelavic is potentially a 20 plus goals a season player if he stays injury free and gets good service. Be interesting to see how he will do next season from scratch.


Wanyama looks like he would be a perfect fit for the premier league.

[delzer]

2-0 up at the moment. On a nice roll at the moment. Think Utd away Is the only game left against the top four so if the form continues sixth could be achieved with a bit of luck.

[delzer]

Reina not appealing the red card so will be out for semi. Doni always looked decent in Italy so he should be an able replacement.

Not looking good for a ticket at the moment. All my usual sources struggling to get one themselves.

[delzer]

A 12:30 kick off; you’re kiddin? The Cockneys can play at any old time the following day though can’t they. Oh well, can’t be helped, 12:30 it is then. Up and at ‘em early doors. Let on to the Milkman. Paper, beer, food. Get your bets on Friday night. Charge that phone. Clean your trainees. Don’t forget to set the alarm.

The scramble for the tickets; ‘Ey lad any spares’. Websites crashing, phone lines jamming, customer numbers and eligibility. ‘Closed message’, when you ring the Box Office. ‘Everton recommend you try the website’; along with everyone else in the World. The waiting… Finally, choose your seat, tickets to be picked up or delivered: thank f*ck for that. ‘Where you sittin’? ‘The View From Your Seat’ on Wembley website. It’s gonna be even more blue and white around me this time, louder, more passionate, more emotional; the nerves are kicking in. They have been since we beat Sunderland. It means more this time.

Trains, planes, coaches, hotels, hot air balloons, all booked up with Blues. ‘You stayin’ over lad?’ We are doin’ this and we are doin’ that. Gonna be an early start on the coach for me. 4 am. Few beers, songs and a Ginsters pasty and we’ll be on our way. On the march. A convoy of Toffees travelling down, a tidal wave of Evertonians. Driving past the redsh*te on the motorway, walking past them on the streets before we set off. The rivalry, the spirit, this city will be empty. Laughing at them being everything we are not.

The journey down to Wembley, the banter, the noise, the anticipation builds. Seeing countless match day faces. Flags draped on coaches, trains, scarves hanging out of car windows, a cheeky two fingered salute to our loveable neighbours on the way. Some Blues and Reds travelling down together. Families and friendships who may share the same blood, but support opposing city rivals. Relationships often strained when the two sides meet, arguments, anger, bitterness and pride. Allegiances to their clubs that go back decades and generations. Relatives in every form, household’s with red and blue divisions.

McDonald’s breakfasts. Service stations. ‘Don’t drink too much it’s too early’; ah forget it, pass me another can, am gonna need it to get through this. In fact, pass me a tranquiliser. Just don’t give me Chang.

Watford Gap; ‘The South’. Traffic building, Wembley arch on the horizon, nearly there. Thousands of Blues looking hung over from the night in Watford join the convoy of incoming supporters. All as one. Side by side. ‘Are we there yet’?

Arriving at the stadium, seeing thousands of your own; that ‘hairs on the back of your neck’ moment again. The relief and elation to be amongst the Everton family. A sense of belonging. All here together, from far and wide. Blue and white everything; ‘Hats, scarves and yer badges’. Getting your Everton v Liverpool Wembley 2012 pin badge. Let’s make this our moment, let’s make history.

Nothing compares to this. Remember when Jagielka scored the winning penalty vs Man Utd last time. Remember that if we want to, we can do this. Remember that feeling, the emotions, then times that by ten if we beat this lot. Remember Z-Cars blurring out when we won the semi last time. Remember Rideout in 95. Remember Chelsea fans taking the FA Cup for granted in 2009. It doesn’t mean half to them what it would to us again. Let this be our time.

The buzz around the ground. The sea of colours. Songs, sayings, motto’s. Superstitions. Wembley way, those fountains, the Green man pub. Memories revisited. ‘It’s a Grand Old Team’ and ‘Were on the march’. Old songs, new songs, old heroes, new heroes. David Moyes masks. This is where we belong, competing for cups. Moyes’ tenth year in charge, he deserves days like this, we deserve days like this. The sunshine last time, pink faces and burnt baldies everywhere.

Former players spotted around the ground, mixing with fans. Current players arriving, shots of them in their suits, looking dapper. The club back in the spotlight, our famous Everton. Team news. Come on you Blues. Photo’s with mad flags and banners; ‘Get that on Twitter’.

Time to find your block; ‘Who’s got the tickets?’ This is it. Were on the march. Inside, more Blues, more faces you see and no. The bustle and buzz continues. Singing in the toilets, on the concourse. Maybe time for a cheeky pie and a pint. The climb up the steps, another ‘hair on the back of my neck’ moment. Wow. The size of this place. Surrounded by our own but facing our biggest enemy. In the same ground as them. Trying to outsing, outshine, out do each other. Blue vs Red.

Find your seat, say hello to people, and sing your head off. Try and take it all in. Try and get on telly. Wear your shirt, scarf and fly your flag with pride. Feel the pride. The atmosphere. Handshakes and hugs. Remember when Saha scored. Hugging strangers. Recent times. I could get used to this. This is what football is all about. Realise how much you love the club. Realise how much you appreciate being an Evertonian. Realise how much you would hate to be a Liverpudlian. Thank your parents, grandparents that you were born into this and you wouldn’t have it any other way.

The game; the emotions. The refereeing decisions, the individual performances. The winning, the losing. Feeling on top of the World when we score, if we score, we should score against these. Surely. ‘Come on Everton these are shte’. The extra time, the penalties. The possibilities. The nerves continue, they get worse. I feel sick.

The massive difference in emotions be it a win or a loss. The feeling that you never want to go home if we beat them. The place will be amazing. Down there and up here. Over 30,000 of us feeling like we want to stand on our seats celebrating and never leave. Knowing that thousands of Blues back home or wherever they are in the World will be celebrating in their own way. Knowing that for all their millions that THEY can never match our class. Born not manufactured. One Evertonian, twenty Liverpudlians.

The feeling that you cannot wait to get home if we lose. Massive comparisons. Dejection, double dejection because it’s them. Consoling others. Consoling yourself.

Let’s be positive though. Let’s do them. Let’s not contemplate defeat.

The journey home, the night out down south or back in town. Losing your voice. Painting the town Blue. Telling everyone who will listen that you are Everton. The admiration of your people and your club, the desire to experience many more victories like these. Wanting to do it again and again. These games bring our club together. When you think our spirit couldn’t get any stronger it does. When you think we are down and out we are not. The backs against the wall spirit will never go away. We will never go away. What’s our name?

The pride, the passion, the belonging, the spirit; Take it all in your stride in the coming fortnight. Enjoy it as much as you can. Remember you are part of this club. Listen and see with your eyes what it means to our fans, read what our players say about the experience. All proud to be Blue. Tell others about it. Embrace it, remain positive; be thankful for what we have at our club. A manager who is a real leader and a set of players who have an excellent collective attitude, spirit and determination to do well for the shirt. We don’t do primadonna’s at Goodison. Don’t do individuals. Fans, players and staff alike all work as one for the good of this club. Let’s make Wembley a sea of Blue and White. Let’s do our club proud, shout it loud. Forget them, this is us.

Stand Together





By Mark Finnegan

[Pepe]

Chang is a great beer.

[delzer]

Jelavic again.

[Jinky]

Jelavic again.

Two so far today. As I said, at the moment there are a few players in the SPL that can definitely make the step up. At Rangers it's Naismith and Naismith only. Celtic have Forrest, Kayal, Wanyama and Hooper that I believe could go into a side like Everton and above and hold their own. It's the first time in a very long time Celtic have had players that I felt could do that.

[delzer]

Two so far today. As I said, at the moment there are a few players in the SPL that can definitely make the step up. At Rangers it's Naismith and Naismith only. Celtic have Forrest, Kayal, Wanyama and Hooper that I believe could go into a side like Everton and above and hold their own. It's the first time in a very long time Celtic have had players that I felt could do that.

Maloney has been injured a lot for Wigan. He is now fit and look at the difference he has made. They look a lot better going forward since he came back.

[Jinky]

I don't actually rate him at all. He'll play 5 good games for them, get injured, struggle to recapture form and then play another 5 good games.

[delzer]

He is severely injury prone but when he actually manages to stay fit he is a fine player.

[delzer]

Just home from today's game. After a quiet first half which Everton dominated without creating a lot the game came alive in the second half. 3 quality finishes by Guaye, Osman and Pienaar.

Felliani and Pienaar were different class today. Best players on the park by a mile.

[CORKBHOY]

Big win for Everton.

I backed Sunderland at 3/1 but it was obviously a deserved win at 4-0.

Only 4 points ahead of Liverpool though. That's bad.

[delzer]

Big win for Everton.

I backed Sunderland at 3/1 but it was obviously a deserved win at 4-0.

Only 4 points ahead of Liverpool though. That's bad.

Well considering that Everton only decided to start playing in Janurary again this year it's not so bad.

[c'mere]

Pienaar is good to watch and I'd probably venture so far as to say he is Everton's best player by a decent margin when he is on form. Surprising he got no run of it at Spurs but he is back doing good stuff at Everton so happy days for them.

[delzer]

Pienaar is good to watch and I'd probably venture so far as to say he is Everton's best player by a decent margin when he is on form. Surprising he got no run of it at Spurs but he is back doing good stuff at Everton so happy days for them.

Felliani for me is Evertons best player. The guy is superb. DOes so much work. Goal scoring is probably the only thing that leaves him down,.

[c'mere]

Felliani for me is Evertons best player. The guy is superb. DOes so much work. Goal scoring is probably the only thing that leaves him down,.

I definitely disagree ............. but Felliani is no slouch and it is arguable so fair play.

[Pontipine]

Rodwell out of Cup semi.

[STEVIEG]

Cursed player

Delzer, with regard to Felliani, would I be right in saying he doesn't do stupid kicks and tackles as much these days

Seems more disciplined??

[delzer]

Cursed player

Delzer, with regard to Felliani, would I be right in saying he doesn't do stupid kicks and tackles as much these days

Seems more disciplined??

Yeah he has calmed down a bit. A lot of that was do youth and getting used to the Premier league i think. He is maturing nicely and himself and Gibson seem to have struck up a nice partnership.

[delzer]

Rodwell out of Cup semi.

Yeah no loss really as he has missed a large chunk of the season already. The lad has no luck with injuries. Would love to see him get a good run of games in the side to see if he is really as good as people say he is.

[delzer]

http://www.irish-toffees.com/images/flyer_parkinson03.jp g

[down da Castle]

shouldnt your soap star chairman be on the bill too?

[delzer]

David Moyes has claimed Everton take poor decisions "on the chin" and will avoid following Kenny Dalglish's example of questioning the integrity of referees ahead of Saturday's FA Cup semi-final between the Merseyside rivals.

The Liverpool manager risked censure from the Football Association after the home draw with Aston Villa last weekend, when he alleged "inexcusable" and "unexplainable" decisions had gone against his team in three successive matches and suggested "people might think there is a conspiracy" against the Anfield club.

Liverpool then benefited from three major decisions in their 3-2 win at Blackburn Rovers on Tuesday when the referee, Anthony Taylor, elected not to issue a second yellow card to Jon Flanagan, booked the substitute goalkeeper Brad Jones for a foul on Yakubu Ayegbeni inside the penalty area and, according to Steve Kean, missed a "blatant foul" by Martin Skrtel on Grant Hanley before Andy Carroll's stoppage-time winner.

Asked if Dalglish was seeking to put pressure on Howard Webb, Saturday's referee, ahead of the semi-final, Moyes said: "A similar thing happened before the first derby this season, when we got a player [Jack Rodwell] sent off. I don't know what Liverpool's business is. We are not arguing with the referees at Everton.

"We've had bad decisions here and have had to take them on the chin. I've not made too big fuss of it. I've not called Mike Riley, not spoke to him. We have to go with the integrity of the referee, which we will do."

Riley, the Professional Game Match Officials' general manager, met Dalglish two weeks before the Goodison derby this season following complaints from the Liverpool manager over Mark Clattenburg's performance in their defeat at Stoke City.

Moyes added: "I'm pleased it's Howard. He has handled many big games before and I hope he has a good game and handles it as he sees fit. But we are not discussing referees or the performance of referees here at Everton. We are not going to get embroiled in that.

"We will go with the referee on the day. We will trust his judgement. No doubt I will be shouting if things don't go right, but that's what you do if you're a manager."

[delzer]

This is it. Huge day for the club.

Have that nervous feeling in the pit of my stomach all morning.

Cannot say im confident about today but will be roaring my head off anyway.

COYB!

[marco 2005]

best of luck to Everton!


Everton 2 - 1 Liverpool


A Jelavic brace after Gerrard opens the scoreline! :p

[delzer]

Everton XI: Howard, Neville, Distin, Heitinga, Baines, Osman, Fellaini, Gibson, Gueye, Cahill, Jelavic
EFC SUBS: Hahnemann, Hibbert, Jagielka, Strac, McFadden, Coleman, Anichebe. No Drenthe.

Drenthe would have been excellent option off bench imo

[c'mere]

Never knew Hahnemann had become your back-up keeper. He's no mug to have as a reserve to be fair.

Drenthe is a loss alright, especially with Pienaar already out. No real game changers jump out from that bench.

[marco 2005]

get in there

Jelavic!

[Rebelred]

You'd have to say Everton deserve the lead, had all the play up to the goal, calamity n all as it was. Liverpool have improved since then though

[Browser Brody]

What channel is this on?

[marco 2005]

espn

[Browser Brody]

Not on sky or itv or the bbc?

[Rebelred]

Not on sky or itv or the bbc?

no

[Pepe]

gift

[Rebelred]

gift

brutal, pitch has been playing slow all day, to hit a back pass like that while off balance and going the other way was suicide. Game on now Ger

[Mr Jefferson]

What a disaster. We looked organised and had the game under control only to gift them that equaliser. Totally changed the game. I'm gutted.

[Pontipine]

A genuine hard luck to you del..

[G'luck]

A genuine hard luck to you del..

I'll echo this.

[POL]

that Jelavić is a disgrace of a player, no effort at all from him

[skybluebarry]

Everton fucked up,great header from Carroll though!

[Topdog]

that Jelavić is a disgrace of a player, no effort at all from him

And you get this from watching only 5 minutes of the game. Which 5 minutes did you see?

[POL]

And you get this from watching only 5 minutes of the game. Which 5 minutes did you see?what i saw, i didn't like

[POL]

Everton are an abomination of a football team.

[Philby]

that Jelavić is a disgrace of a player, no effort at all from him

He tried pretty hard at the theatrics though when he tried to get Skrtel sent off.

[G'luck]

Sylvain Distin ‏ @sylvaind15tin
I cost my team mates, the staff, the club and a the fan a place in FA cup final. Nothing more to say but SORRY all of you.

Hard not to feel sorry for him.

[blackie]

Sylvain Distin ‏ @sylvaind15tin
I cost my team mates, the staff, the club and a the fan a place in FA cup final. Nothing more to say but SORRY all of you.

Hard not to feel sorry for him.

Coleman with a stupid tackle as well,

Seamus Coleman ‏ @seamiecoleman23
Really bad decision by me to give the free kick away. I apologise to all the fans who made there way to wembley! Sorry.

[delzer]

Gutted is an understatement. Felt Everton left the game behind them. Never came out in the second half. Feel sorry for Distin. He has been immense all season but Cahill was assaulted before the ball came his way. Should have been a free to Everton.

Fellaini was having a great game up to the point where he lost Carroll for the winner. As for the Jelavic jibes the guy did amazing off the scraps he got. IMO the game was made for Drenthe but hr never made the squad.

[POL]

Fellaini is a savage player, he'll do very well at a big club, would love to see with us at City

[Pepe]

whats the story with Drenthe?

[blackie]

whats the story with Drenthe?

Thought i heard the commentators say he was missing for family reasons.

[delzer]

whats the story with Drenthe?

Missed a few games on compassionate grounds. Came on last Monday against Sunderland and nowhere to be seen today.

[Lapsy Pa]

a genuine hard luck to you del.. i'll echo this.

+1

[delzer]

+1

Cheers lads

[zimmerman]

Ya hard luck delz, must be gutting.

Really thought they'd do it.

[G'luck]

Missed a few games on compassionate grounds. Came on last Monday against Sunderland and nowhere to be seen today.

Pretty sure hes been banned by Moyes, don't think he'll play for Everton again. Turned up to training pissed twice apparently.

[POL]

Moyes has been exposed as a Jack Charlton type merchant, don't know where this nonsense about him being some sort of tactical genius comes from, Everton play disgusting football

[down da Castle]

@Robbie9Fowler: Always nice getting called smackhead and other horrible names whilst walking back to the car,by cars full of everton fans when with the kids

[Youghal Exile]

Hard luck Delzer to be honest i was hoping Everton would win because i wanted to see Moyes win a trophy either way he's been Evertons best manager since Howard Kendall.Has he bought Everton as far as he can?To be honest unless an invester emerges i think the answer to that question is yes.

[Youghal Exile]

@Robbie9Fowler: Always nice getting called smackhead and other horrible names whilst walking back to the car,by cars full of everton fans when with the kids

It works both ways there's never any talk about the Liverpool fans who used to sing those songs about Lee Carsleys disabled son.My point is that all clubs have their scum element.

[Youghal Exile]

Hard luck Delzer to be honest i was hoping Everton would win because i wanted to see Moyes win a trophy either way he's been Evertons best manager since Howard Kendall.Has he bought Everton as far as he can?To be honest unless an invester emerges i think the answer to that question is yes.

I forget to say that all is not lost for Evertons fans.Liverpool might lose the final and if they finish 7th then Everton can claim to be the number 1 team in the city!btw If Moyes goes to Spurs then how about bringing back Howard Kendall?The sight of Howard in the Everton dugout might bring flashbacks of the 4-4 derby match in 91 back to Kenny.:p

[c'mere]

Hard luck to Delz who is one of the more 'straight-up' sports forum posters I feel.

Haven't seen any of the action so can't comment on the game as yet.


EDIT: P.S. Is Delzer the only regular Everton fan in here?

[delzer]

Hard luck to Delz who is one of the more 'straight-up' sports forum posters I feel.

Haven't seen any of the action so can't comment on the game as yet.


EDIT: P.S. Is Delzer the only regular Everton fan in here?

Yes regular i am.

There are others who post now and again.

Sigh, why alway's us ;)

[c'mere]

Drenthe omitted yesterday for "disciplinary reasons"?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17720630

[STEVIEG]

Joining liverpool according to one of todays papers

[G'luck]

Joining liverpool according to one of todays papers
Haha where did you read that! Presume one of the mirror/sun/daily mail etc.


Shouldn't be reading that rubbish, bad for your brain.

[down da Castle]

All set for Bill Kenwright's big appearance on Coronation Street tonight?

[delzer]

Drenthe omitted yesterday for "disciplinary reasons"?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17720630

He has fallen out with Moyes a few times this season apparently. Shame as that game was made for him Saturday IMO.

Will be a free agent at the end of the season and I can't see him being at Everton next season.

He has has discipline problems at Madrid and Hercules in the past as well.

[down da Castle]

how do you think he did Delzer?
@philmcnulty "What a night this is. Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has just popped into The Kabin on Corrie. Still looks pretty upset about Saturday."

[delzer]

how do you think he did Delzer?
@philmcnulty "What a night this is. Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has just popped into The Kabin on Corrie. Still looks pretty upset about Saturday."

Phil Mcnulty. I stopped reading after those two words.

[down da Castle]

Phil Mcnulty. I stopped reading after those two words.

no comment on the Chairman going on Corrie no?

[delzer]

no comment on the Chairman going on Corrie no?

He was in it years ago apparently. Was asked to go back as a once off. Have no problem with it tbh.

[Michael P Splonk]

The Everton Chairman was on corrie?

I've heard it all now.

[down da Castle]

He was in it years ago apparently. Was asked to go back as a once off. Have no problem with it tbh.

asking Sally for a lend of her lottery winnings is pushing it a bit though?

[delzer]

Fair play to Tim.

TJx8dlZvJkc

[zimmerman]

Always liked David Moyes ;)

[G'luck]

Fair play to them, very good result.

[delzer]

Great result. Still pissed off with them. Where was that last Saturday?

Taught Fellaini showed again today why imo he is one of the best midfield players in the league.

Signing Pienaar in the summer is a must.

Jelavic has to be the bargain of the season.

[G'luck]

Jelavic is a great signing to be fair. Will be interesting to see if he can carry it over into next season though. A lot of players seem to start off very well during their first spell in English football but then fade away a bit. Hes been very good so far though and certainly knows how to put the ball in the back of the net.

[Pontipine]

Great result. Still pissed off with them. Where was that last Saturday?

Taught Fellaini showed again today why imo he is one of the best midfield players in the league.

Signing Pienaar in the summer is a must.

Jelavic has to be the bargain of the season.

Everton will do well to hang on to Jelavic long term.He will be better once he has more time with his teamates and a good pre-season.

Fantastic result.

Pienaar was outstanding but a special mention must go to Osman.He is a diamond that fella.

[delzer]

Everton will do well to hang on to Jelavic long term.He will be better once he has more time with his teamates and a good pre-season.

Fantastic result.

Pienaar was outstanding but a special mention must go to Osman.He is a diamond that fella.

True about Jelavic. He will cost a lot more than what Everton paid for him though.

Osman is a very good player very underated.

[down da Castle]

Great comeback, fair play

[delzer]

Leighton Baines named in PFA Team of the Year.

[delzer]

Very rare interview with Big Dunc here.

http://www.skysports.com/video/inline/0,26691,11671_769222 5,00.html

[delzer]

A warrant was issued for Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar's arrest today - the day after he scored a dramatic equaliser against Manchester United in a remarkable 4-4 draw.

Premier League star Pienaar, 30, is wanted after his Aston Martin DBS was caught speeding twice on the same road in the space of 11 days.

The footballer failed to let the authorities know who was driving and today failed to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates Court.
Dramatic: Steven Pienaar, left, scores a remarkable equaliser for Everton against Manchester United on Sunday in a game that finished 4-4


A judge issued a warrant and said he should be bailed to appear on a date to be fixed so that he can be sentenced. The charge of failing to notify who was driving was proven in his absence.

Pienaar, on loan at Everton from Spurs, faces a possible driving ban as each offence carries a minimum six penalty points.

More...

Rape victim of Wales footballer Ched Evans 'named on Twitter' as Sheffield United launch probe into comments made by fellow player

Under the totting up procedure anyone who reaches 12 points faces disqualification unless they can show that a ban would cause them exceptional hardship.
Driving ban: Pienaar's Aston Martin DBS was clocked speeding on the same road twice in the space of 11-days. He now faces a possible disqualification

Driving ban: Pienaar's Aston Martin DBS was clocked speeding on the same road twice in the space of 11-days. He now faces a possible disqualification after failing to tell the authorities who was driving (file photo)
High-scoring game: Steven Pienaar, right, celebrates, after Nikica Jelavic, centre, scored Everton's first goal in the match

High-scoring game: Steven Pienaar, right, celebrates, after Nikica Jelavic, centre, scored Everton's first goal in the match

His car was caught doing 43mph and 38mph in a 30mph zone in Chigwell, Essex, on October 10 and 21 last year, the court was told.

At the time, Pienaar was playing his football at Tottenham.

As the defendant’s name was called, Chair of the bench, Ian Fuller asked : 'Is that the footballer?' and when told there was a difficulty obtaining driving record because they didn’t have his date of birth, he told the prosecution to 'Google it.'
Goal: Steven Pienaar scores Everton's fourth goal past Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea

Goal: Steven Pienaar scores Everton's fourth goal past Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea

Denise Holland, prosecuting, said Pienaar was twice sent notification of prosecution and asked to provide the identity of the driver and on both occasions the completed from was not returned.

Pienaar's address was given in court as Epping, Essex.

The footballer yesterday scored a dramatic equaliser for Everton as they came from behind to draw 4-4 at Manchester United - and throw the race for the Premier League title wide open.

Pienaar was given a 12-month ban from the roads in March 2010 after being caught drink-driving.

He was stopped by police after going through a red and was discovered to be almost twice the legal limit.

[down da Castle]

A warrant was issued for Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar's arrest today - the day after he scored a dramatic equaliser against Manchester United in a remarkable 4-4 draw.

Premier League star Pienaar, 30, is wanted after his Aston Martin DBS was caught speeding twice on the same road in the space of 11 days.

The footballer failed to let the authorities know who was driving and today failed to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates Court.
Dramatic: Steven Pienaar, left, scores a remarkable equaliser for Everton against Manchester United on Sunday in a game that finished 4-4


A judge issued a warrant and said he should be bailed to appear on a date to be fixed so that he can be sentenced. The charge of failing to notify who was driving was proven in his absence.

Pienaar, on loan at Everton from Spurs, faces a possible driving ban as each offence carries a minimum six penalty points.

More...

Rape victim of Wales footballer Ched Evans 'named on Twitter' as Sheffield United launch probe into comments made by fellow player

Under the totting up procedure anyone who reaches 12 points faces disqualification unless they can show that a ban would cause them exceptional hardship.
Driving ban: Pienaar's Aston Martin DBS was clocked speeding on the same road twice in the space of 11-days. He now faces a possible disqualification

Driving ban: Pienaar's Aston Martin DBS was clocked speeding on the same road twice in the space of 11-days. He now faces a possible disqualification after failing to tell the authorities who was driving (file photo)
High-scoring game: Steven Pienaar, right, celebrates, after Nikica Jelavic, centre, scored Everton's first goal in the match

High-scoring game: Steven Pienaar, right, celebrates, after Nikica Jelavic, centre, scored Everton's first goal in the match

His car was caught doing 43mph and 38mph in a 30mph zone in Chigwell, Essex, on October 10 and 21 last year, the court was told.

At the time, Pienaar was playing his football at Tottenham.

As the defendant’s name was called, Chair of the bench, Ian Fuller asked : 'Is that the footballer?' and when told there was a difficulty obtaining driving record because they didn’t have his date of birth, he told the prosecution to 'Google it.'
Goal: Steven Pienaar scores Everton's fourth goal past Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea

Goal: Steven Pienaar scores Everton's fourth goal past Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea

Denise Holland, prosecuting, said Pienaar was twice sent notification of prosecution and asked to provide the identity of the driver and on both occasions the completed from was not returned.

Pienaar's address was given in court as Epping, Essex.

The footballer yesterday scored a dramatic equaliser for Everton as they came from behind to draw 4-4 at Manchester United - and throw the race for the Premier League title wide open.

Pienaar was given a 12-month ban from the roads in March 2010 after being caught drink-driving.

He was stopped by police after going through a red and was discovered to be almost twice the legal limit.

Whatever the merits of being named in public as being 13mph over the speed limit, he's a bit of a muppet for not showing up in court

[delzer]

Whatever the merits of being named in public as being 13mph over the speed limit, he's a bit of a muppet for not showing up in court

His excuse seems to be in South Africa you don't show up in court for speeding tickets. Should know better.

[delzer]

Two goals so far for Jelavic again today.

3-0 at h/t. Fulham have been poor though.

[c'mere]

Made Jelavic my captain for fantasy football as chasing leaders.

I need about another three or four from him in the second half please.

[delzer]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/561365_1015070247293 6452_7063141451_9555 640_2050627593_n.jpg

[c'mere]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/561365_1015070247293 6452_7063141451_9555 640_2050627593_n.jpg

Nothing in the second half ................. Useless pr*ck!!

[stevetharlear]

Still finding it hard to take to him. I took to Dunc eventually though so I suppose there's hope.

[Topdog]

Saw this on SSN earlier. Fair play to Tim Cahill. Drove around Liverpool and the first person he saw with Everton gear on he gave them a season ticket for the 12 / 13 season.
http://twitter.com/#!/tim_cahill

[delzer]

One up Pienaar. Have to get him back full time.

[delzer]

Jelavic. What a signing.

[delzer]

Great first half. Could be at least five up.

[Jinky]

He's no Gary Hooper.

[delzer]

He's no Gary Hooper.

No added a nice few quid onto his price tag today.

[delzer]

Heitinga player of the season with the third. What a warrior.

[Mr Jefferson]

Jelavic. What a signing.

I'm disgusted with myself. I had to choose between Jelavic and Cisse for my fantasy team and opted for Cisse! Its going to cost me about 50 quid. Serves me right really.

Has been instrumental in the good run at the end. I wonder what an Everton season would be like it they actually put points on the board from the off?

[delzer]

Well a season of two halves.

The signings in Janurary ignited the season.

Dissapointing in that they never played in the second half of the cup semi final.

Still it's nice to finish above your rivals in the league table.

[kevinbitzz]

Well a season of two halves.

The signings in Janurary ignited the season.

Dissapointing in that they never played in the second half of the cup semi final.

Still it's nice to finish above your rivals in the league table.


it is, so this unhappy feeling is unfamiliar,


heh heh heh

[delzer]

it is, so this unhappy feeling is unfamiliar,


heh heh heh

Ha ha.

[delzer]

I'm disgusted with myself. I had to choose between Jelavic and Cisse for my fantasy team and opted for Cisse! Its going to cost me about 50 quid. Serves me right really.

Has been instrumental in the good run at the end. I wonder what an Everton season would be like it they actually put points on the board from the off?

Hard to know Mr J. Half the problem is that Everton never seem to have any money to spend in the summer and then when Moyes gets bodies in during the winter they are too far behind to do anything.

[delzer]

Some kinky goings on after yesterdays game.

Steven Pienaar was handcuffed to the showers at Goodison Park last night as the Everton squad showed their desperation for him to stay.

The squad were in high spirits as the season ended, but made sure the South African was under no illusions as to how they felt about his loan spell from Spurs ending.

“They [the players] have handcuffed him [Pienaar] to the showers,” goalkeeper Tim Howard said.

“He’s not going back down to London. We tease Steven all the time. He has to stay at Everton.

“This is his home. He knows it, we know it.”

[delzer]

Steven Pienaar gave an emotional interview with evertontv on Sunday.

The South African broke down as he spoke to our cameras on the pitch following the 3-1 victory over Newcastle.

Pienaar, scorer of Everton's opening goal, was playing the last game of his loan spell from Tottenham.

http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2012/05/14/pienaar-s-emotional-interview

[BullBlackNova]

It'll be interesting to see where Everton go from here. Pienaar will be a big blow if they can't hold onto him (and if I was Harry, I'd be bringing him back to Spurs) so they could end up back where they started again come August.

Jelavic could be big next season though.

[delzer]

It'll be interesting to see where Everton go from here. Pienaar will be a big blow if they can't hold onto him (and if I was Harry, I'd be bringing him back to Spurs) so they could end up back where they started again come August.

Jelavic could be big next season though.

Pienaar has said in so many words that he wants to come back. However i can see other clubs being in for him as his form has been excellent since he started playing.

Need to strengthen though. Pienaar,another forward and possibly another winger. A right back would be something to look at as well as both Neville and Hibbert are not getting any younger. Jelavic as you say could be huge next year if he caries on in the same vein.Barkley is still very much an unknown quantity and i would love to see how good he really is.

All this is just wishful thinking though as they wil probably need to sell to buy.

[marco 2005]

Pienaar has said in so many words that he wants to come back. However i can see other clubs being in for him as his form has been excellent since he started playing.

Need to strengthen though. Pienaar,another forward and possibly another winger. A right back would be something to look at as well as both Neville and Hibbert are not getting any younger. Jelavic as you say could be huge next year if he caries on in the same vein.Barkley is still very much an unknown quantity and i would love to see how good he really is.

All this is just wishful thinking though as they wil probably need to sell to buy.

now bolton have gone down, Arsenal might well start making season loan deals with Everton Delzer

[c'mere]

Man United said to have opened talks with Everton over Leighton Baines.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-have-opened-talks-with-everton-844069

[delzer]

Man United said to have opened talks with Everton over Leighton Baines.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-have-opened-talks-with-everton-844069

The same guy said the same thing around a month ago and said a fee of £5 million. So i will wait a bit on this one first to see if there is any truth. Realistically though any bid in the region of £15 million will see Baines leave imo. And if he does go whoever gets him is getting a very very good player.