July 2009 Archives

David Moyes challenges Everton's Tim Howard to be the best goalkeeper in the Premier League

DAVID MOYES today set Tim Howard the challenge of becoming the best keeper in the Premier League after his flying start to pre-season.

Joseph Yobo's best is yet to come, says Everton FC manager David Moyes ahead of Pre-season friendly with Coventry

DAVID MOYES has confidently predicted the best is yet to come from Joseph Yobo - as he urged him to follow the example of two great Everton warriors.

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Everton's Louis Saha's request for shirt transfer accepted

EVERTON have accepted Louis Saha's request for a transfer - from the number nine shirt to number eight.

Joleon Lescott's name stands out in Everton FC's MLS All-Stars victory

TYPICAL. You wait an eternity for a penalty shoot-out victory then, just like those fabled London buses, two come along at once.

Blue Watch: Joleon Lescott cat and mouse scenario recalls Wayne Rooney switch

THE Toffees come back from the United States after the usual sort of results as we invariably won narrowly against weaker opposition and got beat by some wily South Americans, in this case River Plate.

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Everton captain Phil Neville hails defender Joleon Lescott's form

PHIL NEVILLE today hailed Joleon Lescott's "outstanding" attitude on Everton's American tour - then turned his ire on Manchester City's irritating pursuit of the defender.

MLS All Stars 1 Everton FC 1 - Everton win on penalties

IT has been said on many occasions that David Moyes has transformed Everton's fortunes but here is the ultimate proof - the Blues have won their last two penalty shootouts.

Everton manager David Moyes delighted with players attitude in MLS All Stars victory

DAVID MOYES lifted his first piece of silverware of the season this morning - but admitted that he would give it back in a flash for a win against Arsenal.

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Everton FC reject £18million Manchester City offer for Joleon Lescott

EVERTON last night rejected an improved £18million offer from Manchester City for Joleon Lescott.

MLS All Stars 1 Everton FC 1 (Everton FC win 4-3 on penalties)

TIM HOWARD was the hero as Everton ended their tour of the United States on a high.

Recovering Yakubu sets sights on 20-goal mark for Everton next season

YAKUBU has vowed to banish the memory of his injury misery by breaking the 20-goal barrier again and helping Everton to another cup final this season.

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Everton FC to reject latest Manchester City bid for Joleon Lescott

EVERTON will rebuff Manchester City's second attempt to sign Joleon Lescott - as they again stressed the England international is not for sale.

Everton's Jack Rodwell admits he is learning fast on American tour

IT happened in the blink of an eye, a move so quick that it took the breath away and left Jack Rodwell wondering what on earth had happened.

Everton FC manager David Moyes looking to break MLS record

DAVID MOYES has urged his players to end their American tour on a high - by inflicting a first defeat on the MLS All-Stars.

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Everton FC braced for new Manchester City Joleon Lescott offer

EVERTON are bracing themselves for an improved offer from Manchester City for Joleon Lescott today.

Freddie Ljungberg: Everton FC can claim fourth place

FREDDIE LJUNGBERG is one of life's chirpier characters, a maverick who plays football with a smile on his face, but at this moment in time he is worried.

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Yakubu back in practice match for Everton in USA

EVERTON'S preparations for the new campaign have been given a sizeable boost as Ayegbeni Yakubu has taken another major step towards a return.

Everton's Tim Howard is not worried by the Manchester City factor

THERE is a theory that has been swirling around football supporters for so long now, it has become accepted as the norm.

Everton Ladies heading for European adventure

EVERTON Ladies kick off their first UEFA Champions League campaign in Croatia on Thursday with confidence sky high - after a quartet of Blues stars and coach Mo Marley helped guide England to a first European Under-19 Championship triumph in Belarus on Saturday.

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Everton FC playmaker Steven Pienaar allays contract talk fears

STEVEN PIENAAR has moved to allay fears he is set to leave Everton - despite admitting initial contract talks had failed to reach an agreement.

Everton FC star Leon Osman forced to rest ankle injury

MISCHIEF is never far away when Leon Osman has time on his hands but there has been a break from the norm during this current trip to America.

Everton Ladies set to embark on first UEFA Champions League campaign

EVERTON Ladies kick-off their first UEFA Champions League campaign in Croatia on Thursday with confidence sky high - after a quartet of Blues stars and coach Mo Marley helped guide England to a first European Under-19 Championship triumph in Belarus on Saturday.

MARK LAWRENSON: Everton braced for improved bid by Manchester City for Joleon Lescott

I COULD almost hear the collective groan from the blue half of Merseyside when John Terry committed his future to Chelsea.

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Boyhood Blue Carlo Nash chasing Everton dream

CARLO NASH has vowed to keep putting in the hard yards - in the hope that it will bring him a step closer to fulfilling his boyhood dream.

River Plate 1, Everton 0: David Moyes happy with Everton's pre-season preparations

AND who said Everton would find it hard to get to another cup final this season?

Everton Reserves 1, Soutport 0. Unlucky Southport edged out by Everton Reserves

EVERTON Reserves survived a tricky encounter with non-league Southport who were left to rue a number of missed chances.

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USA Pre-season Tour: Everton FC 0 River Plate 1 - Victory certainly not on a plate

IT'S hard to decide what irked David Moyes more: the shabby pitch, the shocking penalty decision - or the fact he was made manager of 'England' for the night.

Everton manager David Moyes confident despite River Plate defeat

DAVID MOYES has taken heart that Everton's preparations for the new campaign are moving in the right direction - as he promised not to ask too much of his players too soon.

Everton FC Reserves 1-0 Southport in pre-season friendly at Haig Avenue

EVERTON Reserves survived a tricky encounter with Southport who were left to rue a number of missed opportunities on Saturday afternoon.

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