New Peoples Blog Website Coming Soon...

After the fantastic reaction we have received from our visitors to The Peoples Blog, we have decided to construct a whole new website with more and better features to interact with.

Since starting the Blog in February, we've had over 20,000 Evertonians visit the site and add their views to our articles. But, as time went on, we felt like a Blog was not the right way to continue providing information to so many people. And so, after discussing it for some time, we've decided to scrap the Blog and build a completely new and better website.

We want the site to be as good and enjoyable for our visitors as possible. And so, we expect the site to be up and running within the next couple of weeks so we can make sure everything works as it should.

For the time being, the Blog will still be updated regularly. But once the website is up and running, the Blog will only be used for viewing past articles.

We also want to take this time to remind our visitors to get their favourite Everton memories and stories sent into us so we can put them into our eBook which will be available to buy within the next few months. To read more about this opportunity, please visit this page;

http://thepeoplesblog1878.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/contribute-to-our-ebook.html

More details will be posted soon.

Everton 2012/13 Third Kit

Today, in his first press conference as an Everton player, Kevin Mirallas posed in the new Everton 2012/13 Third Kit. This is the last of our 3 kits to be revealed for the much anticipated first season with our new manufacturer Nike.

Here is our new signing Kevin Mirallas modelling the new kit;

What A Start!

After years of poor starts, getting beat by the likes of QPR, Blackburn, Arsenal and Portsmouth, we've finally won on the first day of the season for the first time in 4 years! And what a way to do it! Beating a team that haven't lost an opening day fixture since 2004.

Personally, as much as I was looking forward to the game since the fixtures were announced, I was nervous. Pre Season didn't really give me much confidence in the team. I was under the impression that they would start in the usual way. But, just minutes into the game, I knew I was wrong. The Blues were playing just like they ended last season. The passing was brilliant. The runs off the ball were brilliant. I couldn't fault anything they did. And, with the noise that only Goodison produces on a night game behind them, I could only see us getting 3 points.

But, despite some brilliant chances and moves from Everton, we went into half time with no goals. De Gea was having a blinder. Keeping out efforts from Pienaar, Osman, Baines and Jelavic. Just like he did at Goodison last year.

The second half started the same. Everton dominating, United getting the odd chance but nothing to worry Howard. And then the best chance of the game so far when the ball dropped kindly to Leon Osman inside the box but he seen his volley smash off the underside of the bar. But, it weren't long before the deadlock was broke. A corner from Darron Gibson met the head of Maroune Fellaini who slotted the ball past past De Gea. Goodison went mental!

We could of had 3 or 4.

Overall, I couldn't of been more happy with our performance. They were fantastic.

My man of the match today was obviously Maroune Fellaini. He is going to be a special player. But, I was impressed with everyone. No-one let me down.

Mirallas Completes Move

Kevin Mirallas has completed his move from Olympiakos to Everton on a four year deal believed to be in the region of £6m.

The Belgain International will join up with fellow countryman Maroune Fellaini at the Blues. Unfortunately, the striker will be unable to play against Manchester United on Monday night as the transfer was not completed in time to register players for the opening game of the season. But, we will most probably see the Mirallas being paraded at Goodison Park tomorrow night.

Also, according to a very reliable transfer expert on Twitter (fourthofficial_) Everton have made an official approach for Manchester City winger Adam Johnson. Although, we will face competition from Sunderland who have made a £10m bid for the England man.

Mirallas Done Deal?

Belgian International Kevin Mirallas has signed for Everton in a deal believed to be in the region of £6m according to a number of people including the players agent.

Mirallas' agent told the Greek media that the player has signed for Everton from Olympiakos. The striker was spotted on Merseyside yesterday and he is believed to be confirmed by the club soon as well as paraded at Goodison Park on Monday night.

The Belgian International looks to have snubbed a move to Arsenal in order to achieve more first team football at Everton.

Niang Deal On The Cards?

After impressing on his trial at Finch Farm this week, M'Baye Niang may well be Everton's last summer signing of the year. In his press conference today, David Moyes told the press he expects at least 2 new signings this summer. And so, with the Mirallas deal all but done, attention will be turned to Niang.

The Caen striker has been attracting interest from clubs such as Arsenal and Milan but Everton seem to have showed the most enthusiasm to buy the young lad. Talks between Everton and Caen will be taking place over the next week. But, will Everton pay the quoted £6m asking price for the 17 year old?

Mirallas Deal Confirmed

After the news that there will be an announcement made by Olympiacos regarding the future of Kevin Mirallas, Sky Sports News as well as the Greek media and the Belgian media are now reporting that the player will be making a move believed to be in the region of £6m to Everton.

The Belgian International is set to travel to Merseyside within the next 48 hours in order to complete a medical ahead of his move to the Blues. Unfortunately, Mirallas will be unavailable for the season opener against Manchester United on Monday.

The highly praised striker was receiving interest from Arsenal following the departure of Robin Van Persie. But, he has chosen Everton over the Gunners in an attempt to play more first team football and to link up with fellow Belgian International Maroune Fellaini.

Announcement Set Tonight?

According to the Greek Media, Olympiakos FC will be making an announcement at 10pm UK time regarding the future of Kevin Mirallas. Everton have been linked with the Belgian striker all week and according to reports, the player will be making the move to Goodison Park.

Despite interest from Arsenal, Mirallas has apparently chosen Everton over Arsenal to achieve more first team football and because his friend in Maroune Fellaini is at the club.

Watch this space...

Contribute To Our eBook

After speaking to a few Evertonians about possible ways of making The People's Blog better for the new season, we have decided amongst ourselves to create and sell an eBook based on stories from your typical Evertonian.

We are asking all of our visitors to the site to send in their best stories or memories from the match and we will put as many as possible into our eBook. We're looking for stories from league games, European games as well as cup games. If you think your story is good enough to make it into our eBook, send it in! Whether your story is based on the actual match itself or just a funny story from the terraces, we want to hear it.

If you think your story is good enough, send it in to our email address;

thepeoplesblog@hotmail.co.uk

We believe Evertonians will love to hear their fellow fans stories and so send as many in as possible.

Thanks Blues!

Be Our Sponsor

With the new season approaching, The People's Blog would like to highlight the opportunity for your company or business to become a sponsor or partner of our site.

Your company will be promoted regularly through our site and our social networking sites that all attract a large number of visitors every day.

For more details about this opportunity, please contact us at;

thepeoplesblog@hotmail.co.uk

Thanks

The 'Belgian Ronaldo' To Sign?

According to the Daily Mail as well as a number of people on Twitter, Olympiacos forward/winger Kevin Mirallas is expected to sign for Everton very soon.

The man who has been referred to as the 'Belgian Ronaldo' has been attracting interest from Arsenal as well but apparently the Blues have won the race. The fee is being reported as £5m. Mirallas is expected to discuss personal terms and complete a medical very soon.

Hopefully, this rumour will come off as it looks to have the most potential.

Niang, Dempsey and Johnson

After finding out Everton had sold Jack Rodwell for £12m, the papers and the 'ITK' twitter accounts have had a field day!

It's not often that the Blues find themselves among the transfer rumours, mainly because we've never got any money, but the past couple of days have actually been exciting for Evertonians. Obviously, it's sad to see Rodwell leave but we finally have some money to spend on transfers.

And so, according to a number of sources including Sky Sports, Clint Dempsey is the first name attracting attention from David Moyes. The USA international has apparently been in talks with Liverpool but they have stalled due to Fulham's asking price. Now, we are considering a bid. Moyes has always spoke highly of Dempsey and we know for a fact that he is a big fan of the US star. Hopefully, we could lure him to Goodison as I think he will be a quality player for us.

Secondly, Adam Johnson. The Manchester City man has found himself struggling to break into the first team recently as the likes of David Silva, Nasri and Toure have been so impressive. But, we know for a fact that the lad has potential. There have been rumours recently that a loan move for Johnson was included in the transfer of Jack Rodwell. But, there has been no confirmation of that as of yet.

Lastly, 17 year old M'Baye Niang has been attracting interest from the Blues as well apparently. This story looks to have the most potential in my opinion due to the fact almost all of the papers are reporting on it and an Everton correspondent has himself told us of the interest. Personally, I don't believe he is what we need at the moment. He's a player for the future. But, we need players that can play now. And to be honest, I think Dempsey would fill that gap.

Rodwell Off To City

Today, it was confirmed by the club that Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell was to be sold to Manchester City for an undisclosed fee. According to reports, the fee will be in the region of £15.

After spending most of his Everton career on the sidelines through injuries, we have yet to see Jack's true potential. But, in my opinion, I believe we will see that potential at Man City. 

I hope that the money we receive from this deal wont go straight the bank to pay off debt. And if we do keep it for transfers, hopefully the likes of Donovan and Dempsey may be brought in.

Join Our Fantasy League

As the start of the season draws near, we have decided to create a fantasy football league on the official Premier League site. We are asking all of our visitors to join up and play against fellow Evertonians to see who has the best knowledge of Premier League players and management.

To sign up, visit fantasy.premierleague.com and register your details and choose your team. Once you have completed the registration process, click on the LEAGUES tab, then click JOIN A LEAGUE, PRIVATE LEAGUE, and then enter our leagues code 494233-128466.

Good Luck Blues!