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Friday’s Everton News: Onana Bayern rumours, young Juventus winger linked

Friday’s Everton News: Onana Bayern rumours, young Juventus winger linked

Photo by Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Recapping all the Everton news from yesterday  Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours “The challenge we had was the extended period due to the change in games, we used it as wisely as we could,” said Dyche reflecting on the trip. Some have been away of course and we only got those lads back today. Some played more minutes than others, Seamus obviously, Myko had great news (Ukraine qualifying for EURO 2024). Amadou played the other night, he had 70-odd minutes and Patto played a couple as well. We are...
Royal Blue Mersey Mar 28, 2024
Thursday’s Everton News: Rocco Vata link, Patterson defiance, Richarlison interview

Thursday’s Everton News: Rocco Vata link, Patterson defiance, Richarlison interview

Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/ Recapping all the Everton news from yesterday. Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Seamus Coleman was given the Man of the Match honours in the match between Republic of Ireland and Switzerland. [Irish Times] Manchester City have beaten competition from two other ‘top English clubs’ to secure the signing of Everton youth full-back Jayden Lienou. [Fabrizio Romano] Photo by Jane Barlow/PA Images via Everton’s Nathan Patterson insists he is no quitter after admitting he’s not getting...
Royal Blue Mersey Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday’s Everton News: Pickford and Onana battle, new stadium latest

Wednesday’s Everton News: Pickford and Onana battle, new stadium latest

Photo by Emma Simpson - Everton FC/Everton FC via Recapping all the Everton news from yesterday Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Everton may struggle to re-sign some key players this summer due to financial burdens. [RBM] Jordan Pickford and Amadou Onana both featured in a 2-2 draw between England and Belgium. Tonight's #ThreeLions! pic.twitter.com/Mxd6uHic5m— England (@England) March 26, 2024 Check in on the new stadium latest. [EFC] Everton’s Portuguese group have a go at some trivia. Everton Women midfielder Karen Holmgaard...
Royal Blue Mersey Mar 26, 2024
Contract uncertainty beginning to weigh heavy for Everton

Contract uncertainty beginning to weigh heavy for Everton

Will our club captain be saying his fond farewell this summer? | Photo by Alex Livesey/ Blues caught in limbo with the current financial uncertainty In normal times, and Everton is anything but “normal” at the moment, now is the period of the season when clubs assess their playing staff that are entering their last few months of their contract and either offer new terms or prepare for departures. Of course, the uncertainty surrounding both the future ownership of the club and also the precarious league position, means that the Blues are simply not yet in a position...
Royal Blue Mersey Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday’s Everton News: Second hearing begins, latest transfer rumors, Forest appeal deduction

Tuesday’s Everton News: Second hearing begins, latest transfer rumors, Forest appeal deduction

Photo by Christopher Furlong/ Recapping all the Everton news from yesterday. Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Everton Fan Advisory board seek answers as second independent commission hearing begins. [RBM] Could Jarrad Branthwaite be the answer for England at centre back? [Forbes] Over to Podcast of the Year now as Everton: Nothing Will Be the Same from @bbcstudios is announced as the winner! The judges said it was a compelling story told in an entertaining but informative way. #SJA2023 pic.twitter.com/aYJDYWWw1I— Sports Journalists...
Royal Blue Mersey Mar 25, 2024
Everton Fan Advisory board seek answers as second independent commission hearing begins

Everton Fan Advisory board seek answers as second independent commission hearing begins

Photo by Matt McNulty/ Another big week lies ahead It says much about the state of Everton right now that an international break can produce as much drama and intrigue off the pitch as the usually players produce on it. The Toffees have not kicked a ball in anger for more than two weeks but find themselves in a stronger position than they were when the full-time whistle went at Old Trafford on 9 March. Nottingham Forest’s four-point deduction for a PSR breach has sent them four points behind Everton and into the relegation zone, while Luton only picked up two points...
Royal Blue Mersey Mar 25, 2024
Everton Women 0-0 Liverpool: WSL Merseyside Derby Report and Reaction

Everton Women 0-0 Liverpool: WSL Merseyside Derby Report and Reaction

Lucy Hope during the Barclays Women´s Super League match between Everton FC and Liverpool FC at Goodison Park  | Photo by Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Wheeler credits both sides as physical contest ends goalless Clare Wheeler paid credit to both sides as Everton Women played out a goalless draw with Liverpool at Goodison Park. Lucy Hope came the closest of anyone when her rasping drive rattled the crossbar in the second half, but in the end both sides had to settle for a point in what was a competitive fixture. The Blues survived two injury scares, with captain...
Royal Blue Mersey Mar 25, 2024
Monday’s Everton News: Potential U.S. preseason tour, Brands on Arteta, City chase Branthwaite

Monday’s Everton News: Potential U.S. preseason tour, Brands on Arteta, City chase Branthwaite

Photo by Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Recapping all the Everton news from the weekend Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Everton Women share the spoils in scoreless Merseyside Derby. [EFC] So close #EVELIV pic.twitter.com/fWXdu5BwcN— Everton Women (@EvertonWomen) March 24, 2024 “There were big chances, we controlled it and they [Liverpool] were only really dangerous in transition. We are a bit gutted that we didn’t get something (more) but also good that we weren’t getting hurt in those transitions...when we are not leading in a...
Royal Blue Mersey Mar 24, 2024
Everton Women vs Liverpool: WSL Merseyside Derby Match Preview

Everton Women vs Liverpool: WSL Merseyside Derby Match Preview

Photo by Lewis Storey/ No better game to bounce back, says Finnigan Megan Finnigan feels that Sunday’s Merseyside derby is the perfect game to bounce back after a few bad results as Brian Sorensen’s side gear up to face Matt Beard’s Reds this Sunday. The Blues have been training at the Grand Old Lady in the lead up to the crunch clash, with Katrine Veje and Karen Holmgaard returning to the field this week. Heather Payne is still struggling for fitness but is in contention for the matchday squad, with all three returnees more likely to feature from the bench...
Royal Blue Mersey Mar 23, 2024
Lucy’s Hope For Merseyside Derby on Sunday

Lucy’s Hope For Merseyside Derby on Sunday

Photo by Emma Simpson - Everton FC/Everton FC via Midfielder encourages Everton fans to be part of history Lucy Hope has revealed her excitement ahead of Sunday’s Merseyside derby at Goodison Park and has urged fans to make the difference and be part of history. Speaking to Royal Blue Mersey at the home of the Blues, the Everton Women star knows it may be one of the last times her side get to grace the Goodison turf before the club relocates to Bramley Moore Dock ahead of the 2025/26 season. The Scottish international, who scored the winner in the first ever derby...
Royal Blue Mersey Mar 22, 2024
Friday’s Everton News: Branthwaite talks Dyche impact, Chermiti scores

Friday’s Everton News: Branthwaite talks Dyche impact, Chermiti scores

Photo by Emma Simpson - Everton FC/Everton FC via Recapping all the Everton news from yesterday  Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Check out some pictures from training as the Everton Women prepare for their Merseyside Derby on Sunday. [EFC] “Dyche is good. He’s believed in me since the start of the season. I’ve been in the team ever since so I can only thank him for the opportunity he’s given me this season. He’s a very hands-off manager who lets you learn the game and if he thinks any pointers need to be given he’ll tell me,” says...
Royal Blue Mersey Mar 21, 2024
Everton Fan Advisory Board calls for Premier League to suspend all PSR hearings

Everton Fan Advisory Board calls for Premier League to suspend all PSR hearings

Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/ The group also wants a new independent regulator to oversee all future PSR cases The Everton Fan Advisory Board (FAB) has called on the Premier League to suspend all profit and sustainability hearings because of the lack of a clear and consistent sanctions process. The group has submitted a Fan Impact Statement to Everton and the Premier League ahead of the Toffees’ second hearing of the season into breaches of PSR regulations, which is due to begin on Monday. In it the FAB highlights acknowledges the club has a case to answer but...
Royal Blue Mersey Mar 21, 2024
Thursday’s Everton News: Women's Merseyside Derby preview, Coleman’s Irish pride, Onana Barcelona link

Thursday’s Everton News: Women's Merseyside Derby preview, Coleman’s Irish pride, Onana Barcelona link

Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Recapping all the Everton news from yesterday. Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Everton Women captain Megan Finnigan has called upon Evertonians to get down to Goodison Park on Sunday for the Merseyside derby. [EFC] Everton are ‘confident’ that they will ‘escape’ a second points deduction for financial breaches. [Football 365] #OnThisDay in 1988, Wayne Clarke scored the goal as Everton won the Derby 1-0 & kept an 8th consecutive clean sheet at home in the League, our best ever home League...
Royal Blue Mersey Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday’s Everton News: New stadium latest, Branthwaite talks Portugal camp, 777 restraining order

Wednesday’s Everton News: New stadium latest, Branthwaite talks Portugal camp, 777 restraining order

Photo by Lewis Storey/ Recapping all the Everton news from yesterday Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Read up on the new stadium latest and check out some photos of the progress. Journalist Mark Douglas had the pleasure of touring Everton’s new home and revealed some great insights. [iNews] However, all does not appear well with the firm that is applying the aluminum cladding on the new stadium. [Construction Enquirer] Check in on all the Blues in international action this upcoming break. [EFC] “There’s been a bit of team building, as...
Royal Blue Mersey Mar 19, 2024
Everton Women 1-2 Aston Villa: WSL Report and Reaction

Everton Women 1-2 Aston Villa: WSL Report and Reaction

Photo by Lewis Storey/ Landmark game for boss ends in frustration Brian Sorensen again cut a frustrated figure as his 50th game in charge of Everton Women ended in defeat to Aston Villa. A strong first half by the Blues counted for nothing as former Toffee Kenza Dali struck ten minutes after the restart before Ebony Salmon doubled the visitors lead five minutes later. Elise Stenevik reduced the deficit with a brave header but the Norwegian’s afternoon ended with a second yellow being shown to her after a late challenge in injury time. The impending suspension for...