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World Cup Watch Thread: Rd of 32 | RSA vs CAN
The group stages of the 2026 World Cup are now complete and the 48 teams that started the tournament have been whittled down to 32. Match: South Africa vs Canada Venue: New York/New Jersey, USA Time: 12pm PST, 3pm EST, 8pm BST How To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One, SiriusXM FC, […]
World Cup Open Thread: Day 16 | Groups J, K & L finale
The final six group games today to determine who moves on in the World Cup. Along with the 12 group winners and 12 runners-up, a further 8 third-placed teams will make the Round of 32 knockout round. Match: Panama vs EnglandVenue: New York/New Jersey, USATime: 1pm PST, 4pm EST, 9pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, […]
Scott Phelan appointed permanent Everton Women head coach
Scott Phelan has spoken about his rise through the ranks of Everton after being appointed the permanent head coach of Everton Women this month. The 38-year-old took the reins on a temporary basis in February of this year after the departure of Brian Sorensen and led the Toffees to a stronger second half of the […]
World Cup Open Thread: Day 16 | Groups G, H & I finale
Another six games on the docket for today as Groups G, H & I all play their final round of group games simultaneously to find who moves on in the World Cup. Along with the 12 group winners and 12 runners-up, a further 8 third-placed teams will make the Round of 32 knockout round. Match: Norway […]
Everton 2025-26 Season Review: Under 21s doomed by inconsistency
I think most people agree that we should judge the Everton Academy including the Under 21s and Under 18s on their ability to progress the football careers of young footballers to the professional game. I say “professional game” rather than Everton’s first team because it’s reported that only 4% of teenage scholars ever make it […]
World Cup Open Thread: Day 15 | Groups D, E & F finale
Another six games on the docket for today as Groups D, E & F all play their final round of group games simultaneously to find who moves on in the World Cup. Along with the 12 group winners and 12 runners-up, a further 8 third-placed teams will make the Round of 32 knockout round. Match: Curacao […]
Everton 2025-26 Season Review: Loan Players Recap
With the 2025-26 season coming to a close, we are into our season review series with a look at the wide players and how they did this season. For the 2024/25 campaign, Everton brought in no less than five temporary players, in order to supplement what was a threadbare squad. As is the way with such things […]
Thursday’s Everton News: Bowen and Maitland-Niles contact, Wilson gone, Hamburg friendly
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Everton will continue preparations for the 2026/27 campaign with a landmark men’s and women’s double-header against Hamburger SV in Germany. [Everton FC] Everton have reportedly made a preliminary move for West Ham United’s star man Jarrod Bowen. [Football Insider] Leeds United look set to sign 29-year-old Fulham winger Harry Wilson in a Bosman […]
World Cup Open Thread: Day 14 | Groups A, B & C finale
The games are going to start coming thick and fast now as we get into the final round of group stage action of the World Cup with all teams in the group playing simultaneously. Here is what the Round of 32 matchups currently look like. Along with the 12 group winners and 12 runners-up, a […]
Everton 2025-26 Season Review: Wingers Report Cards
With the 2025-26 season coming to a close, we are into our season review series with a look at the wide players and how they did this season. Iliman Ndiaye G – 34 Min – 2,833 Gls – 6 Ast – 3 YC – 2 RC – 0 Ndiaye started the season in fine form as he often does, but following his time with Senegal at AFCON, he […]
Wednesday’s Everton News: McNeil and Iroegbunam rumours, Gueye latest, Friedkins’ new venture
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Yesterday, Jordan Pickford and England settled for a 0-0 draw against Ghana. [EFC] Newly-promoted Hull City are linked with a move for Tim Iroegbunam. [Hull Live] Hear from Everton Women coach Scott Phelan following his permanent appointment. [EFC] Get to know German maestro Merlin Rohl. Could Dwight McNeil find […]
World Cup Open Thread: Day 13 | POR vs UZB, ENG vs GHA, PAN vs CRO, COL vs COD
Almost all done with the second matchday of World Cup group play, and there’s some tasty Round of 32 matchups getting set up now. Along with the 12 group winners and 12 runners-up, a further 8 third-placed teams will make the Round of 32 knockout round. Match: Portugal vs UzbekistanVenue: Houston, USATime: 10am PST, 1pm EST, 6pm BSTHow […]
Everton 2025-26 Season Review: Central Midfielders Report Cards
With the 2025-26 season coming to a close, we are into our season review series with a look at the central midfielders and how they did this season. Idrissa Gana Gueye G – 25 Min – 2,102 Gls – 2 Ast – 3 YC – 1 RC – 1 Gueye did not have as strong of a season this year compared to last, mainly due to suspension, AFCON, […]
Tuesday’s Everton News: Balogun, Bowen & Berge links, Burnham vow, Graham contract
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Everton could roll back the years with Jarrod Bowen transfer but Hayden Hackney fear remains. [Liverpool Echo] An interesting look at whether the recent reduction in losses at Everton represents genuine long-term sustainability or a series of clever corporate moves designed to swerve strict regulatory hurdles. [Read Everton] Monaco […]
World Cup Open Thread: Day 12 | ARG vs AUT, FRA vs IRQ, NOR vs SEN, JOR vs ALG
Just four groups now left to play their second group games, with the defending champions Argentina in action along with one of the favourites France. Senegal play too with both Idrissa Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye expected to feature against the Terminator Erling Haaland and his Norway side. Along with the 12 group winners and 12 […]
Monday’s Everton News: Moyes’ doubts, Bowen rumours, Delap pricetag set
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Could Thomas Tuchel do the unthinkable and drop Jordan Pickford? [Mirror] Where exactly does the future lie for Iliman Ndiaye? [Echo] Would you be happy with Jarrod Bowen? The price tag for Liam Delap is likely to be a hefty one, with reports saying Chelsea want at least £40 […]
World Cup Open Thread: Day 11 | ESP vs KSA, BEL vs IRN, URU vs CPV, NZL vs EGY
A couple more teams have booked their passage into the knockout rounds, while some other teams are heading home early. Happy Father’s Day to all those celebrating today. A reminder that along with the 12 group winners and 12 runners-up, a further 8 third-placed teams will make the Round of 32 knockout round. Match: Spain vs […]
Everton Women midfielder Lucy Hope calls time on football career
Everton Women star Lucy Hope has paid tribute to both the club and its fans after the Scottish international called time on a playing career that began in 2012. After spells with Forfar Farmington and Hibernian, the versatile midfielder headed to Sweden to join Mallbackens IF, before Bristol City came calling in 2018. But it […]
World Cup Open Thread: Day 10 | NED vs SWE, GER vs CIV, ECU vs CUW, TUN vs JPN
With the second matchday underway, teams have started booking their passage into the knockout rounds, while others are already planning their return home. More big games coming up today with the Netherlands and Germany in action. Match: Netherlands vs Sweden Venue: Houston, USATime: 10am PST, 1pm EST, 6pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes […]
Everton 2025-26 Season Review: Future of Youth | Part One – The Departures
The Everton Under 21 and Under 18s are certain to have a much changed look about them next season. At the time of writing, the club have yet to make an official announcement but reliable sources have said and it’s widely assumed that Paul Tait, U21 coach, will be moving on. Add to that the […]
World Cup Open Thread: Day 9 | USA vs AUS, SCO vs MAR, BRA vs HAI, TUR vs PAR
Things are already heating up as matchday two of the 2026 World Cup gets underway, with perennial favorite Brazil getting back in action today, and the United States looking to reprise their excellent opening showing. Match: United States vs Australia Venue: Seattle, USATime: 12pm PST, 3pm EST, 8pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes […]
A rare Saturday 3pm opener, a summer trip to the seaside & long away day finale – Everton’s fixtures analysed
In what will hopefully be a sign of things to come, Everton will begin the 2026-27 season at home, on a Saturday, at 3pm, against Crystal Palace. Just six of their 19 home games were on a Saturday last season, with just three at 3pm – two of which were in December. So the chance […]
Friday’s Everton News: Barry rumours, new Ndiaye suitor, Eyong linked
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Sky Sports line up Everton’s summer transfer plans, including a potential loan move for Chelsea striker Liam Delap. [Sky Sports] A new team enters the fray for Iliman Ndiaye. RB Leipzig have been linked with a move for Thierno Barry. [Echo] Everton may look to bolster their attack with […]
World Cup Open Thread: Day 8 | CZE vs RSA, SUI vs BIH, CAN vs QAT, MEX vs KOR
The first matchday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now complete, and we’ve had goals, saves, upsets and beatings in equal measure. However, now things start to get serious as we get into do-or-die territory for teams that messed things up the first time around, while the other teams that won or drew will […]
Thursday’s Everton News: Pickford wins, Grealish trains, Openda linked
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Jordan Pickford helped England to a winning start in their opening game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Thomas Tuchel’s side running out 4-2 winners against Croatia. [Everton FC] Tuchel appeared to clash with Pickford in a row over playing out from the back during England’s World Cup opener against Croatia. [Mail […]
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