Ex-director details missed chance to appoint Mikel Arteta as Everton manager

Ex-director details missed chance to appoint Mikel Arteta as Everton manager

Former Everton director of football Marcel Brands has revealed details of his attempt to lure Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to Goodison Park back in 2019. The Dutchman claims he “moved heaven and earth” to convince Arteta to succeed Marco Silva, who was sacked after a damaging defeat to Liverpool in the Merseyside derby. Arteta, who … Read more

Everton takeover: 777 partners hint at possible resolution in April

Everton takeover: 777 partners hint at possible resolution in April

A potential end is finally in sight for the saga surrounding a proposed Everton takeover by 777 Partners.  The Miami-based consortium, whose deal was announced back in September last year, has hinted at a possible resolution by April, according to Liverpool Echo. This news undoubtedly comes as a welcome relief for Evertonians, who have endured a … Read more

Branthwaite hails Sean Dyche for confidence boost ahead of potential England debut

Branthwaite hails Sean Dyche for confidence boost ahead of potential England debut

Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite has credited manager Sean Dyche for his unwavering belief ahead of a potential England debut this weekend. The 21-year-old received his maiden call-up to Gareth Southgate’s squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. Branthwaite previously labelled the call-up as a “dream come true” and is likely to receive … Read more

Everton fans demand halt to PSR hearings after points deduction debacle

Everton fans demand halt to PSR hearings after points deduction debacle

The Everton Fan Advisory Board (FAB) are calling for the Premier League to suspend all current hearings into breaches of Profit & Sustainability Rules (PSR), citing a lack of transparency and consistent sanctions. The FAB’s concerns stem from the disparity between the punishments handed down to Nottingham Forest and Everton for similar breaches.  Forest received … Read more

England ace opens up on benefits of Portugal trip ahead of crucial season run-in

England ace opens up on benefits of Portugal trip ahead of crucial season run-in

Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite is confident the team’s recent trip to Portugal has provided them with the perfect springboard for their crucial final ten games of the Premier League season. Following a challenging run of form, the Toffees embarked on a training camp in Portugal last Monday, taking advantage of a three-week gap before their … Read more

Nottingham Forest docked points for PSR breach, Everton await similar fate

777 face pressure to finalise Everton takeover as crucial deadline looms

Nottingham Forest have received a four-point deduction for breaching the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules (PSR), The Guardian reports. While the club acknowledged the violation, their defence hinged on extenuating circumstances surrounding the sale of homegrown talent Brennan Johnson. Since Johnson emerged from their academy, any profit from his transfer would be classified as such under … Read more

Key midfielder returns to training in boost to Everton amid relegation dogfight

Key midfielder returns to training in boost to Everton amid relegation dogfight

Senegalese midfielder Idrissa Gueye has returned to first-team training in a massive boost to Everton, who have ten games left to battle for Premier League survival. As per Liverpool Echo, the 34-year-old was pictured in the second batch of photographs released by Everton from their training camp in Portugal. Gueye has been a key player for … Read more

Everton must end 11-game winless streak at Bournemouth as second PSR hearing looms

Everton must end 11-game winless streak at Bournemouth as second PSR hearing looms

Everton’s hugely concerning winless streak is now firmly into double digits, having gone 11 Premier League games without a win, and we’re teetering dangerously on the edge of equalling an unwanted record. The upcoming trip to Bournemouth offers a chance to turn things around, and a victory at Vitality Stadium could be the spark that … Read more

Preview: Everton vs West Ham – stats, team news, line-up

Preview: Everton vs West Ham - stats, team news, line-up

Everton are finally catching a break after a nightmare season. We’ve had cause for celebration in recent days after seeing our points deduction appeal bear positive results. After being rocked with an unprecedented ten-point deduction for breaching the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), we have to credit the club for refusing to accept … Read more