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Everton’s 26-27 preseason schedule starting to take shape
It’s looking like there won’t be an preseason tours to far away places this summer for Everton. The Blues announced four more opponents earlier today with games against Dundee FC, Bolton Wanderers, Stoke City and VfB Stuttgart added to the schedule. The Toffees were already set to play against Newcastle in Edinburgh, so it does […]
World Cup Open Thread: Day 7 | POR vs COD, ENG vs CRO, GHA vs PAN, UZB vs COL
England and Portugal finally play as the first round of games of the 2026 World Cup group stage comes to a close. Everton goalie Jordan Pickford will be between the sticks for the Three Lions today. Match: Portugal vs DR CongoVenue: Houston, USATime: 10am PST, 1pm EST, 6pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes […]
Everton 2025-26 Season Review: Under 18s step up
This last season was a big one for several players, some of them starting for the Everton U18s as first year scholars then moving up to the U21 age group side. Exactly how it should be! For all of the critics with the club’s apparent inability to bring youth players through to the first team, […]
Wednesday’s Everton News: Pickford praises Patterson, Ndiaye talks ambitions
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Idrissa Gana Gueye played 88 minutes and Iliman Ndiaye registered a late assist coming off the bench in Senegal’s 3-1 loss to France at the World Cup. [EFC] “You don’t know where football will take you next. As I’ve always said, I want to be the best player and […]
World Cup Open Thread: Day 6 |FRA vs SEN, IRQ vs NOR, ARG vs ALG, AUT vs JOR
A couple of upsets yesterday as lower-ranked nations took their opponents the distance as all four games ended in a draw in another pulsating day of World Cup action. Another four games on tap today, with favourites France and defending champions Argentina entering the fray, and Erling Haaland threatening to run riot. As far as […]
Tuesday’s Everton News: Branthwaite to replace Stones, Heath departs, multiple links
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Isaac Heath has completed a permanent move from Everton to Cambridge United for an undisclosed fee. The 21-year-old winger heads to the newly-promoted League One side having enjoyed an impressive season on loan at Accrington Stanley during 2025/26. [Everton FC] Nathan Patterson is in the World Cup ‘shop window’ […]
World Cup Open Thread: Day 5 | ESP vs CPV, BEL vs EGY, KSA vs URU, IRN vs NZL
19 goals were scored yesterday across the four games, surely that will not get matched today will it? Two more perennial contenders Spain and Belgium start their campaigns today. Match: Spain vs Cape VerdeVenue: Atlanta, USATime: 9am PST, 12pm EST, 5pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One, SiriusXM FC, Futbol […]
Monday’s Everton News: Branthwaite rumours, Scottish youngster linked
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Nathan Patterson played 15 minutes in Scotland’s 1-0 win over Haiti over the weekend. [EFC] A great match, great goal, and great celebration from the Socceroos. Iliman Ndiaye reflects on his time at Marseille and reveals that a return to the French club could still be on the table. […]
World Cup Open Thread: Day 4 | GER vs CUW, NED vs JPN, CIV vs ECU, SWE vs TUN
Things started heating up yesterday with a couple of surprises and upsets. European powerhouses Germany and the Netherlands feature today as once again we have four games on tap. Match: Germany vs CuracaoVenue: Houston, USATime: 10am PST, 1pm EST, 6pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One, SiriusXM FC, Futbol de […]
Everton 2025-26 Season Review: End of Contract Players
Now the dust has settled on last season, what did Everton achieve? A 13th-placed finish duplicated the previous campaign – albeit with one more point – but after promising much most of the way, a woeful return of just three draws from the final seven matches saw the mood of many fans take a sharp […]
World Cup Open Thread: Day 3 | QAT vs SUI, BRA vs MAR, HAI vs SCO, AUS vs TUR
With all three co-hosts having played a game each and the weekend upon us, the festival of football kicks into high gear with four games on tap today, including perennial fan favourites Brazil in action. Match: Qatar vs SwitzerlandVenue: Santa Clara, CaliforniaTime: 12pm PST, 3pm EST, 8pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En […]
Everton 2025-26 Season Review: Full Backs Report Cards
With the 2025-26 season coming to a close, we are into our season review series with a look at the full backs and how they did this season. Moving into the new season there is a desperate need to address the right back position and some coverage for Vitaliy Mykolenko on the left. I have written this […]
World Cup Open Thread: Day 2 | CAN vs BIH, USA vs PAR
The global showcase FIFA World Cup kicked off yesterday with a good amount of drama as co-hosts Mexico raced to a win and then South Korea engineered a come-from-behind win later in the evening. Next up are the two other co-hosts Canada and USA getting into the thick of things. Match: Canada vs Bosnia & […]
Friday’s Everton News: Serie A striker linked, Lionesses victorious at Hill Dickinson
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours The long four-year wait is over. The USMNT take on Paraguay tonight at 9pm EST. Everton fans have their say on the future of Idrissa Gana Gueye’s future at the club. [BBC] Check out some behind-the-scenes clips as the Lionesses defeat Ukraine 3-0 at Hill Dickinson. Blues linked with […]
World Cup Open Thread: Day 2 | CAN vs BIH, USA vs PAR
The global showcase FIFA World Cup kicked off yesterday with a good amount of drama as co-hosts Mexico raced to a win and then South Korea engineered a come-from-behind win later in the evening. Next up are the two other co-hosts Canada and USA getting into the thick of things. Match: Canada vs Bosnia & […]
World Cup Open Thread: Day 1 | MEX-RSA, KOR-CZE
The global showcase FIFA World Cup kicks off today with co-hosts Mexico in Group A action against South Africa, with South Korea then taking on Czechia a little later in the day. Match: Mexico vs South AfricaVenue: Mexico City, MexicoTime: 12pm PST, 3pm EST, 8pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo […]
RBM Roundtable: World Cup 2026 Predictions
With the FIFA 2026 World Cup just days away from kickoff, the RBM team put their heads together to make their picks for some of the main categories at the global showcase. World Cup Winners – Pat – France. I simply believe they have the strongest team on paper. I also really like Spain and […]
Thursday’s Everton News: £35m Burnley payout, Doue link, Alcaraz return
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Everton Football Club is surprised and angered by the decision of a Premier League Independent Disciplinary Commission to order a compensation payment to Burnley Football Club in relation to Everton’s PSR breach in June 2022. Here is the complete statement. [Everton FC] Everton are interested in Ivory Coast international fullback […]
Wednesday’s Everton News: Hackney competition intensifies, Pickford talks World Cup hopes
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Here’s how Everton’s four World Cup players could fare this tournament. [RBM] Speaking of the World Cup, did you fill out your bracket as yet?! [RBM] Everton may lose out in the race for Hayden Hackney as Crystal Palace prepare bid. [Daily Mail] “I feel like I’m getting better […]
Everton World Cup 2026 Preview
Four Everton players look to bring home World Cup glory this summer Idrissa Gana Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye – Group I (Senegal, France, Norway, Iraq) After a disappointing last few months following their AFCON title relinquishment, Senegal will be looking for revenge this summer. Noted as one of many “dark horses” in this year’s tournament, […]
Tuesday’s Everton News: Mykolenko signs, Wilson update, Pickford link
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Vitalii Mykolenko has signed a new three-year Everton contract to commit his future to the Club until the end of June 2029. [Everton FC] Check out our season review of the Everton Women. [Royal Blue Mersey] Juventus have added Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to their shortlist of […]
Mykolenko signs new Everton deal
Everton are continuing their post-season housekeeping by tying Vitaliy Mykolenko down to a new three-year contract. The Ukraine full-back’s current deal was due to expire this summer, so Everton have at the very least prevented a player who cost around £18m in January 2022 from leaving for nothing. The length of the deal has raised […]
Everton Women 2025-26 Season Recap: New home, manager change, same old Blues
Another season and another campaign where bigger news occurred off the field than on it for the Toffees. In terms of on the pitch, Everton Women played their inaugural season at Goodison Park which provided as much trepidation to the players as it did excitement to the fans, while the powers that be decided they’d […]
Monday’s Everton News: More Ndiaye rumours, Braiden Graham interest
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Think you have what it takes to fill out a perfect World Cup bracket? Have a go alongside the Royal Blue Mersey team. [RBM] Everton players prepare for international duty. [EFC] Some beautiful sights from Hill Dickinson. A second team from Manchester (Manchester City this time) are the latest […]
Everton 2025-26 Season Review: Centre Forwards Report Card
With the 2025-26 campaign done and dusted, we are into our season review series with a look at the strikers and how they did this season. All data is from FotMob. The No.9 shirt at Everton is the club’s most famous. With names such as Dixie Dean, Tommy Lawton, Dave Hickson, Alex Young, Joe Royle and Graeme […]
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