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ToffeeLinks 18/06/2013: More Baseless (But Fun!) Transfer Rumors

SibiGnana — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:18:05 -0000

Everton yet to receive Marouane Fellaini bids | ESPN.co.uk
"Everton have yet to receive any bids for Marouane Fellaini despite reported interest from several clubs".

-- Which means the earlier reports that Arsenal triggered Fellaini's release clause were complete nonsense. RBM has our own article here about this story.

Roberto Martinez wants two or three new signings for Everton FC - North Wales Weekly News
"New boss determined to only bring in players who are right for the club"

-- I'm assuming we're only looking for two to three as long as we lose no one. If we lose Fellaini, I'd bet that we bring in a couple more players.

Everton FC transfer rumour mill: Wigan price warning over McCarthy, Kone; Striker linked - Liverpool Echo
-- Don't want Aliadiere!!

EXCLUSIVE! Everton boss Martinez makes a move for Siqueira to replace Baines | Mail Online
"Everton are in talks with La Liga side Grenada over a move for left back Guilherme Siqueira."

-- I'm going back on my vow to not publish the Daily Mail in ToffeeLinks. But to be honest, all these transfer rumors are just insane and based on next to nothing. So I guess they deserve a second chance. But our interest in Siquiera seems to just be in case we lose Baines. Smart that we are getting prepared in case we do end up losing certain players. We have a history of scrambling in the last minute for cover usually.

Everton target Lamine Sane dreams of moving to a Premier League club | Football Top.com
"Bordeaux defender Lamine Sane, who has been linked with a move to Everton, admitted that he dreams of moving to a Premier League"

-- I know nothing of this man (or this website for that matter). He seems to be a regular for a pretty solid French club. I guess my opinion will be based on the price.

Liverpool v Everton: Live Merseyside DerbyThread

SibiGnana — Sun, 05 May 2013 11:13:06 -0000

Everton Starting XI: Howard, Baines, Jagielka, Distin, Coleman, Gibson, Osman, Pienaar, Mirallas, Fellaini, Anichebe

Subs: Mucha, Hibbert, Heitinga, Jelavic, Oviedo, Naismith, Duffy

Liverpool Starting XI: Reina, Johnson, Enrique, Agger, Carragher, Gerrard, Lucas, Henderson, Coutinho, Downing, Sturridge

Subs: Jones, Skrtel, Shelvey, Borini, Assaidi, Coates, Suso

Everton v Fulham: Live GameThread

SibiGnana — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:25:47 -0000

Sounds like a Bond version of a football movie. But it's the truth. 3 points or we're out of any realistic contention.

Lineups closer to match time.

As always, comment below.

Sunderland v Everton: Live GameThread

SibiGnana — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:11:35 -0000

This is a must win for guys. Lose and we're out of the Champions League race and barely holding on for a Europa place. Draw and we're pretty much left for dead. Three points keeps us in the hunt.

And let's all pray for Tottenham to lose or draw tomorrow against Manchester City. We seriously need for some of these other matches to go our way.

Some squad news: Barkley has been left out of the lineup after putting on a solid performance last week, being replaced by Osman. Heitinga comes in for Jagielka, who is nowhere to be found on the team sheet.

Everton Starting XI: Howard, Coleman, Baines, Distin, Heitinga, Gibson, Osman, Fellaini, Pienaar, Mirallas, Anichebe.

Subs: Mucha, Oviedo, Naismith, Duffy, Neville, Jelavic, Barkley.

Sunderland Starting XI: Mignolet, Rose, N'Diaye, Larsson, Graham, Colback, O'Shea, Johnson, McClean, Cuellar, Sessegnon.

Subs: Westwood, Kilgallon, Vaughan, Mangane, Mandron, Marrs, Laidler.

As usual, comment below.

Arsenal v Everton: Live GameThread

SibiGnana — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:51:40 -0000

Big game for Everton as this could make or break the Champions League push

Lineups closer to match time.

Everton v QPR: Live GameThread

SibiGnana — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 15:00:23 -0000

As usual, comment below.

ToffeeLinks 10/04/2013: Is An Everton Exodus Imminent?

SibiGnana — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:26:56 -0000

There have been stories throughout the year of big names like Marouane Fellaini, Leighton Baines and now David Moyes as well leaving Everton for greener pastures.

After Phil Neville decided to leave at the end of this season, one can't help to wonder if these players (and manager) will also leave. The news has already started filling up with rumors of potential successors to some of these names. Today is just the start, folks.

Everton eye Porto boss Pereira as potential Moyes successor - Goal.com
"Goodison Park chairman Bill Kenwright is ready to target the Portuguese manager, who is out of contract in the summer, as the Merseysiders prepare for a possible change at the helm."

-- Vitor Pereira is a talented manager (who was under the wing of Andre Villas-Boas) but I still think he doesn't have enough experience with top-flight teams yet. It would be a risk choosing him.

Phil Neville looking to extend Premier League career after calling time on Everton - Telegraph
"Phil Neville is aiming to extend his Premier League career into next season, rather than join brother Gary in the television studio, after confirming his decision to leave Everton at the end of this campaign."

-- I thought he would move outside where he could get top flight football but it looks like many big names are linked to Neville. Aston Villa, Stoke City, and Hull City are all linked.

Everton just as desperate for points as QPR, says Heitinga - Goal.com
"The Netherlands international says that his club is just as hungry for victory as Saturday's relegation-threatened opponent and expects a tough contest against the Hoops."

ToffeeLinks 09/04/2013: Phil Neville Gone After The Season

SibiGnana — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:35:28 -0000

Phil Neville reveals intention to quit Everton - The Independent
"Phil Neville will leave Everton at the end of the season after eight years with the club."

-- Probably the best move for both parties. My guess is that Neville would either move abroad to high playing clubs in the US, Middle East, or Australia or try a player/manager role.

Tony Hibbert makes comeback for Everton under-21s after four months out with injury - Liverpool Echo
Tony Hibbert made his long-awaited comeback after four months on the sidelines to help Everton U-21s earn a 1-1 draw against Fulham.

-- Hibbert finally back in action which is a great sign but it may be too late for him to have any positive impact this season.

Phil Jagielka Believes Everton Can Seal Top Four Finish | CaughtOffside
"Toffees centre back thinks club still have a chance of Champions League qualification."

-- Pipe dream if you ask me

Leighton Baines surprises fan with Everton season ticket - Sports Mole
"Leighton Baines surprises an Everton supporter at his home with a season ticket."

-- What a great guy.

Everton Transfers: Toffees leading chase for Sporting Lisbon star : SWOL
-- The rumors surrounding Jeffren Suarez actually popped up a couple of weeks ago, but they are resurfacing again.

Newcastle United & Everton Target Amido Balde Plays Down Move Speculation | CaughtOffside
"Balde has scored nine goals in 18 games for Vitoria Guimaraes this term and has been continually linked with a move despite only joining the club last season."

-- He is a 21-year-old Portuguese under-21 player.

Tottenham v Everton: Live GameThread

SibiGnana — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 08:45:09 -0000

Everton Starting XI: Howard, Coleman, Heitinga, Distin, Baines, Jagielka, Gibson, Mirallas, Osman, Barkley, Anichebe

Subs: Mucha, Jelavic, Oviedo, Naismith, Hitzlsperger, Stones, Duffy

Tottenham Starting XI: Lloris, Walker, Caulker, Dawson, Vertonghen, Parker, Dembele, Sigurdsson, Holtby, Dempsey, Adebayor

Subs: Friedel, Naughton, Assou-Ekotto, Livermore, Huddlestone, Carroll, Ceballos

As usual, comment below.

ToffeeLinks 19/03/2013: Shane Duffy Doesn't Support Terrorists

SibiGnana — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:12:39 -0000

Everton's Shane Duffy denies sending tweet supporting IRA on St Patrick's Day | guardian.co.uk
"The Everton defender was celebrating St Patrick's Day when he appeared to retweet a message that read 'Up the Ra!', a reference to the IRA."

-- Although it seems that someone else took his phone and has done it.

Everton defender Baines hails Mucha's performance in Howard's place - Yahoo! Sports
"The left back applauded the Slovakian's display in goal against Manchester City, with him making several key saves to keep a clean sheet in the 2-0 victory."

-- He really was great. And boy was he fast off the line. Probably should have caught some balls instead of punching them out, but can't complain too much with a clean sheet.

I want to be competitive says Everton FC midfielder Leon Osman - Liverpool Echo
"Leon Osman hopes to make his competitive England debut this week and has admitted his pride at retaining his place in Roy Hodgson's squad."

John Heitinga: Everton can qualify for Europe - Goal.com
"Everton defender John Heitinga insists that his side have the quality to qualify for European competitions this season."

-- Well, obviously. But can we play consistently?

Ex-Liverpool striker Collymore insists Everton will go for £125M | tribalfootball.com
-- Not. Worth. £125 million.

Everton skipper Neville to join England U21 coaching staff | tribalfootball.com
-- Great! He has another job so we can now phase him out. Do it, Moyes.

Everton v Manchester City: Live GameThread

SibiGnana — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 10:06:28 -0000

For some reason I feel as if the season is lost. Morale amongst the players should be at a low. The fans are going to jump on any mistakes that occur during the match because frustration is at an all time high.

The truth is, though, that I don't think Europe is plausible at the moment. We just don't have the depth or the momentum to push for a spot and it's a real shame. The should have been the best squad in decades and they could have accomplished the most an Everton team has in quite a while. Sadly, we will most likely think of this season in the future as the season of "what could have been".

But enough misery talk. We still have 10 matches left and we can still dream of Europe. We will see how realistic those dreams are today by our squad's response to all the unwanted media attention and huge disappointment.

Everton Starting XI: Mucha, Coleman, Heitinga, Distin, Baines, Gibson, Mirallas, Pienaar, Osman, Fellaini, Anichebe

Subs: Springthorpe, Oviedo, Jelavic, Naismith, Neville, Barkley, Duffy

Man City Starting XI: Hart, Zabaleta, K Toure, Nastasic, Kolarov, Garcia, Silva, Milner, Barry, Tevez, Dzeko

Subs: Pantilimon, Razak, Nasri, Sinclair, Lescott, Clichy, Lopes

As always, comment below.

ToffeeLinks 13/03/2013: The Calm After the Storm

SibiGnana — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:05:31 -0000

Everton and Fiorentina Register Keisuke Honda Interest
"Everton and Fiorentina are the latest clubs to have joined the race for CSKA Moscow midfielder Keisuke Honda."

-- I've always been bullish on Honda. Although he is not a huge goalscoring threat (which we really need). But he does seem to perform better in high pressure and bigger stages unlike most of our players.

Everton youngster Pennington delighted with England U19 call | tribalfootball.com
-- Focus on the young guys. That's all we have at the moment.

Everton FC: The Echo says - Liverpool Echo
"The Echo's been taking some online flak over the last 48 hours, sparked by a national radio station debate on Monday night about Everton and its future."

-- The Echo is trying to defend themselves on their coverage of Everton.

ToffeeLinks 12/03/2013: Mayhem at Everton

SibiGnana — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:06:19 -0000

Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini fuels summer exit talk with cancellation of signing session at club store - Telegraph
"Marouane Fellaini, the Everton midfielder who is expected to leave Goodison Park this summer, cancelled an autograph signing session with supporters on Monday night because he feared another fans' backlash to his club's FA Cup exit."

David Moyes needs to commit to the club now to save Everton's season - Mirror Online
"They've been dumped out of the FA Cup, but for them to regroup successfully, Moyes needs to deal with the uncertainty he has created."

Everton captain Neville embarrassed by 'disastrous' FA Cup performance - Goal.com
"The Toffees captain believes his side failed to put in the type of performance they have come to expect, and were well beaten on the day by the better side in Wigan."

Everton still tracking Twente midfielder Fer - Goal.com
"Despite seeing a move to Goodison Park collapse in January, the Toffees are still keeping a close eye on the 23-year-old after sending scouts to the Netherlands early in March."

-- This is pretty weird.

Howard Kendall thinks Everton should go after Wayne Rooney | Daily Express
"Everton are being urged to plan a bid for Wayne Rooney in the summer by former manager Howard Kendall."

-- Yea and maybe we can build a floating stadium and get new non-insane owners too.

Trapattoni not giving up on Everton's Gibson | tribalfootball.com
"Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni isn't ready to give up on Everton midfielder Darron Gibson."

Everton v Wigan Athletic: Live FA Cup GameThread

SibiGnana — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 12:33:51 -0000

Everton Starting XI: Mucha, Baines, Heitinga, Distin, Coleman, Mirallas, Neville, Osman, Pienaar, Fellaini, Jelavic

Subs: Springthorpe, Gibson, Naismith, Hitzlsperger, Barkley, Anichebe, Duffy

Wigan Starting XI: Robles, Kone, Alacaraz, Boyce, Beausejour, Scharner, Figueroa, McCarthy, Maloney, Gomez, McManaman

Subs: Al Habsi, Stam, Golobart, Di Santo, Henriquez, Miyaichi, McArthur

As always, comment below.

ToffeeLinks 07/03/2013: New Striker Rumors and Why We'll Beat Wigan

SibiGnana — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:52:19 -0000

I can't find the story but a couple of days ago there was a story where Martinez talks about how Wigan's survival in the Premier League is more important than the FA cup (makes sense). What this means, is he may not put his strongest team in order to rest some overused players so they can be fresh when the League matches continue. Good news for us!

We seriously better beat them.

David Moyes calls for a rocking Goodison Park when Everton take on Wigan in the FA Cup - Daily Post North Wales
"David Moyes has urged Everton supporters to pack Goodison and roar their side back to Wembley this weekend."

Blue Watch: A full-throttle Everton should be too strong for Wigan in the FA Cup - Liverpool Daily Post
"A routine win against Reading was the ideal way to set up a Goodison FA Cup quarter-final this week against Wigan which represents a massive opportunity to book our fourth Wembley appearance in as many years."

Everton chasing prolific 19 goal in 22 games striker | HITC
"Everton are looking at Heerenveen striker Alfred Finnbogason."

-- This is actually a day or so old. But we most likely will be priced out of this move.

BBC Sport - Thursday's gossip column
-- Man Utd will listen to offers for Rooney, Agger to Barca but the news related to Everton is that we are linked to 21-year-old Porto forward, Christian Atsu.

Steven Pienaar wants Ross Barkley to fight for Everton spot | Daily Express
"Steven Pienaar has urged Everton youngster Ross Barkley to make his mark as manager David Moyes juggles a wafer-thin squad in the Premier League and FA Cup."

-- I really hope he's not just another player lost in the mix.

Everton FC prospect Jake Bidwell extends loan at Brentford by a month - Liverpool Echo
"Jake Bidwell has had his loan deal from Everton FC to Brentford extended by another month."

-- Good news for the young'ns to get more experience.

Kevin Sheedy demands improvement from Everton U18s in defending of set pieces - Liverpool Echo
"Kevin Sheedy admits it will be back to the drawing board for Everton's U18 side this week as they look to iron out their recent defensive issues."

Everton price freeze sees increase in junior season ticket numbers - Liverpool Daily Post
"Everton may well have had one eye on the long term future when they announced plans recently to freeze season ticket prices for all junior school children at £5 per game for the 2013/14 Premier League campaign."

Five eventual goalkeeping replacements for Tim Howard at Everton | HITC
"With the American not getting any younger could Everton start looking for younger goalkeepers to eventually step in at the club?"

-- If you're really bored...

Everton v Reading: Live GameThread

SibiGnana — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 14:38:13 -0000

Everton Starting XI: Mucha, Coleman, Baines, Jagielka, Distin, Mirallas, Pienaar, Gibson, Osman, Fellaini, Jelavic

Subs: Springthorpe, Heitinga, Neville, Oviedo, Naismith, Hitzlsperger, Anichebe

Reading Starting XI: Taylor, Pearce, Mariappa, Leigertwood, Le Fondre, Hunt, McAnuff, Kebe, Harte, Kelly, Akpan

Subs: Henly, Gunter, Karacan, McCleary, Morrison, Robson-Kanu, Blackman

As always, comment below.

ToffeeLinks 28/02/2013: On to Reading

SibiGnana — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:26:45 -0000

But we will leave out the Reading previews for now.

Everton's FA Cup run can lead to day of atonement, says Tim Howard | The Guardian
"Tim Howard has said Everton's FA Cup run is fuelled by determination to make amends for last season's semi-final against Liverpool..."

Moyes: Everton's FA Cup run fuelled by last season's defeat to Liverpool - Goal.com
"The Toffees manager is still feeling the "disappointment" of last year's exit, while the keeper believes that the club are not performing to the best of their abilities just yet"

Kevin Kilbane says European football will keep David Moyes at Everton FC - Liverpool Echo
"Kevin Kilbane believes the lure of another European campaign for Everton FC would prove irresistible for David Moyes."

Everton FC Under-18s beaten 3-0 by Southampton - Liverpool Echo
"Kevin Sheedy says people will be given the wrong impression by Everton under-18's 3-0 home defeat Southampton."

Everton v Oldham: Live GameThread

SibiGnana — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:56:38 -0000

Groan

Lineups closer to tie time.

As usual, comment below if you like pain and suffering.

ToffeeLinks 14/02/2013: Is Shane Duffy Unhappy? (Valentine's Day Edition)

SibiGnana — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:32:14 -0000

Liverpool & Everton Join Race to Sign Championship Wide-Man | CaughtOffside
"Anfield and Goodison Park outfits among trio of Premier League sides chasing Leeds United teenager and full-back Sam Byram."

-- Rumors already? Little early.

Shane Duffy desperate for action - even if it’s away from Everton FC - Chester Chronicle
"Shane Duffy has celebrated the anniversary of his last Premier League appearance at Goodison Park, by appealing for more league action, even if it means going out on loan."

-- Uh oh. Unhappy players. I feel like we are mismanaging our young talent nowadays.

Mark Lawrenson: Everton have no option but to keep going - Liverpool Daily Post
"The January transfer window transformed Everton's season for the better last year. This time, though, David Moyes will hope it doesn't have the reverse effect."

Everton star Fellaini frustrated by nightclub reports | tribalfootball.com
-- Straight clowning as usual. Love it.

ToffeeLinks 13/02/2013: Frank Lampard the Next Target for Everton?

SibiGnana — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:10:18 -0000

Everton join chase for Chelsea midfielder Lampard; Arsenal target | FOX Sports on MSN
"Everton have joined the chase for Chelsea and England star Frank Lampard."

-- This is ridiculous. How can we afford him?? Also, as good as he is I don't wish to pay him a ton while he declines. We've done that enough.

Mark Carney is an Everton fan... but his wife supports Arsenal - Telegraph
"Mark Carney, who will soon become the head of the Bank of England, has revealed he is a supporter of Premier League football club Everton."

-- We are worldwide baby.

John Stones could quickly become Everton first team contender, says Alan Stubbs. - Liverpool Echo
"John Stones could quickly become an Everton first team contender after impressing on his debut for the club's U-21s, says Alan Stubbs."

Leeds - LUFC Barkley returning to Everton
:Leeds United boss Neil Warnock says he will not be looking to extend the loan of midfielder Ross Barkley from Everton."

-- Well that's depressing. Looks like he hasn't impressed Leeds.

Everton's Leighton Baines to push for move to Manchester United | Daily Express
-- Yesterday we knew he was moving out. Today we finally know where. Manchester United, hahaha.

ToffeeLinks 12/02/2013: Will Baines Leave this Summer?

SibiGnana — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:21:57 -0000

Baines wants Everton exit if they miss out on Champions League - Goal.com
"Leighton Baines wants an Everton exit if they miss out on Champions League qualification, Goal.com can exclusively reveal."

-- Sounds ridiculous to me...

Fulham U21s v Everton U21s / evertonfc.com
-- Everton U21's win 1-0 with a Conor McAleny goal as John Stones makes his debut.

BBC Sport - Johan Hammar: Everton defender joins Stockport on loan
"Everton's Swedish defender Johan Hammar joins Blue Square Bet Premier side Stockport on a one-month loan deal."

Banning order for Everton fan following racist abuse | tribalfootball.com
-- That story from a couple of weeks ago, the racist Everton fan. Well he's banned from every stadium in the country.

Manchester United v Everton: Live GameThread

SibiGnana — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:26:58 -0000

A couple of changes on both sides of the ball.

Neville comes in at RB and Heitinga is relegated to the bench (thank god!). Also, it seems that Manchester United has made a number of changes but they are so deep that this starting XI looks like a world beater as well. Let's hope that's not the case.

Everton Starting XI: Howard, Neville, Baines, Jagielka, Heitinga, Osman, Fellaini, Pienaar, Mirallas, Gibson, Anichebe

Subs: Mucha, Duffy, Jelavic, Oviedo, Naismith, Hitzlsperger, Stones

Manchester United Starting XI: De Gea, Rafael, Evra, Vidic, Evans, Jones, Cleverly, Valencia, Giggs, Rooney, Van Persie

Subs: Anderson, Smalling, Hernandez, Carrick, Nani, Amos, Welbeck

ToffeeLinks 08/02/2013: More Loans And Loan Extensions

SibiGnana — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:46:10 -0000

Leeds United hoping to extend loan of Everton ace Barkley - Yorkshire Evening Post
"Leeds united will hold talks with Everton over the weekend with a view to extending midfielder Ross Barkley’s loan at Elland Road."

BBC Sport - Everton's John Stones could rejoin Barnsley on loan - David Flitcroft
"Barnsley boss David Flitcroft says there is "a chance" Everton's John Stones could return to the Oakwell club on loan."

Everton FC captain Phil Neville will ponder his playing future at end of season - Everton FC News - Everton FC - Liverpool Echo
-- Neville will only think about his future once the season ends.

Everton: Injury doubts for duo - ClubCall.com
-- Looks like Fellaini and Jags are both worries but they most likely will be match fit for Sunday.

Everton FC leave it late to overcome Port Vale in FA Youth Cup - Liverpool Echo
"Goals one minute from the end of normal time and five minutes from the end of extra time earned Everton dramatic progress into the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup last night."

-- Seems like it was an exciting game.

ToffeeLinks 07/02/2013: Jelavic Finally scores

SibiGnana — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:31:13 -0000

Everton - Jelavic rediscovers goalscoring touch
-- Jelavic scored a goal as a substitute as Croatia beat South Korea 4-0. Let's pray that this miraculously brings back his form.

Ex-Manchester United, Spurs and Everton striker Louis Saha poised to sign for Lazio until end of season | Mail Online
"Luis Saha has arrived in Rome and is ready to sign for Italian giants Lazio. The former Manchester United, Fulham, Everton, Tottenham and Sunderland striker confirmed today that he was heading for the Italian capital and is poised to complete his move."

Blue Boys: Everton FC U-18s defeat Bolton Wanderers as elite group action resumes - Chester Chronicle
"Everton under-18s returned to competitive action with a 2-1 win at Bolton Wanderers."

Closure of iconic Everton FC pub The Winslow leaves fans’ group homeless - Liverpool Echo
"One of Everton FC's longest-running supporters clubs was today looking for a new home after the closure of an iconic pub in the shadow of Goodison Park."

ToffeeLinks 06/02/2013: Van Der Meyde Cautioned Drenthe About Liverpool's Temptations

SibiGnana — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:55:16 -0000

Chelsea keeping tabs on Moyes contract talks with Everton | tribalfootball.com
-- STAY AWAY

Everton flops Andy Van Der Meyde and Royston Drenthe bond over short skirts and nightlife
"Both came with great promise to Goodison Park yet both Dutch internationals struggled to deal with the temptations on offer in Liverpool. So how did Van Der Meyde play a large part in Drenthe's latest venture?"

-- Hahahaha talking about Russian city Vladikavkaz: "No nothing to do. Ugly women. The coast is clear.’’

Everton FC's Sylvain Distin and Tim Howard fighting fit thanks to Wavertree UFC star Terry Etim - Liverpool Echo
"Wavertree UFC star Terry Etim and Everton fight fans Tim Howard and Sylvain Distin have a shared ambition, they all want to step out at Wembley this season."

New vision for Everton Park to be unveiled today - Liverpool Daily Post
"Five architects will today unveil their vision for the future of Everton Park."

ToffeeLinks 05/02/2013: Lescott Linked again

SibiGnana — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:16:38 -0000

Everton's Marouane Fellaini an injury doubt for Manchester United trip | guardian.co.uk
"Marouane Fellaini is an injury doubt for Everton's trip to Manchester United on Sunday after suffering a hip problem against Aston Villa."

-- It would suck if he can't play because of the disruption he would cause Man U, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. Better to be safe than sorry.

Everton Prepare Summer Move for Man City Centre-Back | CaughtOffside
"Goodison Park side keen on Etihad Stadium defender. Everton are ready to make a move for Man City defender Joleon Lescott."

-- Yea, I don't see this happening.

Ian Snodin: Stats show the importance of Phil Neville to Everton FC - Liverpool Echo
"Team selection permitting, Phil Neville could be in line to make his 300th Everton appearance on Sunday at Old Trafford."

-- Appearances when he was younger is not really a compelling statistical argument.

Everton v Aston Villa: Live GameThread

SibiGnana — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 14:05:38 -0000

This is the perfect match for us to draw. Confidence is high, but the crowd will be antsy after the disappointing transfer period. We also always underperform against relegation battling teams. Let's hope my I'm just an idiot and this is a comfortable win though.

Everton Starting XI: Howard, Baines, Heitinga, Jagielka, Distin, Gibson, Osman, Pienaar, Mirallas, Fellaini, Anichebe

Subs: Mucha, Jelavic, Oviedo, Naismith, Hitzlsperger, Neville, Duffy

Aston Villa Starting XI: Guzan, Lowton, Vlaar, Clark, Bennett, Westwood, El Ahmadi, Agbonlahor, N'Zogbia, Weimann, Benteke

Subs: Given, Sylla, Bent, Holman, Bowery, Dawkins, Baker

As always, comment below.

Men in Blazers: Special Guest Tim Howard

SibiGnana — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 07:25:02 -0000

Men in Blazers: Special Guest Tim Howard

The Men in Blazers Podcast with Tim Howard this week in case anyone was interested in listening.

Everton v West Brom: Live GameThread

SibiGnana — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:37:15 -0000

Can we score?

Please?

Lineups closer to match time.

As usual, comment below.

U.S. star Altidore suffers racial abuse (And refuses to stop playing)

SibiGnana — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:12:39 -0000

U.S. star Altidore suffers racial abuse (And refuses to stop playing)

This is how you respond to racism! What a class act.

I can understand people getting angry or walking off the pitch after racist fan behavior. But this just makes Altidore better than everyone.

"You just have to hope that these people find a way to improve themselves. You can only pray for them.
I feel like as a football player that I have an obligation, to my team, to my club, to my family to not react to things like this."