Friday 27 April 2012

Kit Update

Yesterday we revealed the new Everton home kit for the 2012/13 season after it was confirmed by Sylvain Distin. Today, an image we have found on EFC site Toffeeweb, suggests what the away kit could look like. Sylvain Distin again has revealed that the image does look very close to the actual kits itself. It seems as though the away kit will be white.

Everton v Fulham

The Blues take on Fulham this weekend at Goodison Park. We go into the game following a fantastic result at Old Trafford in which we comeback twice to draw 4-4. With only a few games to go of this season, the Blues aren't playing for anything in particular but a place above the Kopites is up for grabs so a strong finish is needed. The two teams have already met twice this season with Everton winning on both occasions.

In his pre match press conference earlier today, David Moyes confirmed that the Blues will be without left back Leighton Baines and midfielder Jack Rodwell. Both players missed the last game and are expected to miss the rest of the season although there is a possibility of Baines returning before the season draws to an end.

No word on the absence of Royston Drenthe who was disciplined by the club a couple of weeks ago.

Thursday 26 April 2012

Distin Hints At Away & Third Kits

Sylvain Distin might be in trouble with the club when they find out what he's been telling the fans details about next seasons kits! Earlier today, the Blues center back confirmed the leaked image of the Everton home shirt was in fact authentic. And now, the Frenchman has confirmed on Twitter that the away kit will be white, and the 3rd strip will be black. Someone obvisouly hasn't told Sylvain that you're not allowed to release details of the new kits.

There have been rumours for months now that the away kit will be similar to the new France away kit and with Distin revealing that the kit will be white, it adds to the possibility.


Everton Home Strip 2012/13

The new Everton Nike Home Strip for the 2012/13 season has been leaked online! The image's below were posted online today and Sylvain Distin confirmed that the team will be wearing them next season. I think its looks classy and smart! The kit should be officially revealed within the next couple of weeks! Distin has also revealed that the shirt he tried on at the club did not look as tight as the image on the left. 

Tuesday 24 April 2012

The Transfer Rumours Have Started Already

Its still a few weeks before the transfer window officially opens but the rumours have already started with a few names being thrown about for potential summer transfers to and from Everton.

Firstly, a very reliable transfer expert on twitter (and an Everton fan) has stated that Everton are interested in Fulham striker and USA international Clint Dempsey. In the past, the expert has been spot on with transfers and has broke news before anyone else. And according to him, he has stated that the Blues have been watching Dempsey for a few months now and he is so confident of the USA international joining Everton, he has been asking betting agents for odds on the transfer. If you're on twitter, his username is @Fourth_Official, well worth a follow.

Secondly, David Moyes has expressed his desire to sign Pienaar on permanent deal. The South African has rejoined the Blues on loan until the end of the season after leaving to join Tottenham last season. Evertonians everywhere will surely be in agreement when we say he is our main priority for the summer transfer period.

Also, there are a lot of rumours circulating that Everton are interested in Swansea loanee Sigurosson. The midfielder has impressed in his role at Swansea since joining on loan and may have a few clubs looking for his signature in the summer. But, a number of people have been mentioning Everton's name in the race to sign him.

Saturday 21 April 2012

Heitinga Player Of The Month

John Heitinga has been named Everton Player of The Month for March. The Dutch centre back has shown outstanding abilities this season and has become a fan favourite amongst the Blues faithful.

I personally have voted for Johnny to be named Player of The Season after a brilliant campaign from the Dutch international. Heitinga recieved his award from the Club on Friday and was congratulated by the famous 86/87 team at Liverpool's Hilton Hotel.

Hopefully, a new deal could be on the cards for Johnny after a superb season with the Blues but I believe it might be tough to hold on to him.


Man Utd v Everton

The Blues travel to Manchester tomorrow to face Premier League champions Manchester United. The fixture earlier on in the season ended in a 1-0 win to United but Everton felt very hard done by after a good second half performance. Everton go into the game following a disappointing performance at Wembley in the FA Cup Semi Final against Merseyside rivals Liverpool. Whereas United go into the game after a good 4-0 win against Aston Villa.

In David Moyes' press conference earlier this week, the Blues manager revealed that Everton will be without England International Leighton Baines following a hamstring injury he picked up in the Semi Final last weekend. And, Everton could be without the left back for the rest of the season. As well as Baines, the Blues will be without Dutchman Royston Drenthe, who was disciplined by the club earlier this week, and Jack Rodwell who still has a hamstring problem. Other than these 3 absences, the rest of the side are available.

Everton's last visit to Old Trafford ended in another 1-0 loss after a late Hernandez goal but hopefully this season the Blues can redeem themselves after the Wembley loss.

My starting 11;
Howard
Hibbert
Distin
Heitinga
Neville
Pienaar
Fellaini
Gibson
Osman
Cahill
Jelavic


Thursday 19 April 2012

Nike Kit To Be Revealed Soon

Everton Football Club revealed just a few weeks ago that they have signed a 3 year deal with sports manufacturers Nike. The club told the fans that the sports giants will be creating Everton's kit as well as training gear for the next 3 seasons.

Today, an Everton official has confirmed on Twitter that he has seen the kit and it should be revealed within the next couple of weeks. The employee at the club said that he tried the new shirt on and he expects fans to like the 'classy' kit. There have been a number of fake designs posted on the Internet over the past couple of months but as of yet, none have been confirmed as the actual design the Blues will be wearing. Fans are eagerly anticipated the release of the new 2012/13 kit and we are guaranteed to see it before this season is out.


Tuesday 17 April 2012

Royston Drenthe: To Buy Or Not To Buy?

A lot of Evertonians have had their say all have different opinions on our on-loanee Royston Drenthe. The Dutchman joined the Blues in the summer transfer window from Spanish giants Real Madrid. The winger has certainly at times shown his abilities on the pitch. But, its what he does off the pitch that has led to a number of concerns from both fans and the staff at Everton.

The most recent chapter in the Drenthe saga was this Saturday when the team for the FA Cup Semi Final was announced without his name in the starting 11 or on the bench. I personally couldn't believe that Drenthe wasn't even included in the squad because he is such a good impact man from the bench and would have been perfect for the Blues to play against Liverpool's poor defencive men. In the next couple of days, the club announced that the Dutchman was not in the squad due to him being disciplined by the club for reasons that they won't reveal. But, on the internet, a number of people have heard loads of different rumours as to why he had to be punished. I've heard the likes of 'he was late for the coach' to the extreme of 'he turned up for training drunk'. We doubt the club will ever reveal the real reason behind their decision and so we may never know.

On the pitch, Drenthe has shown signs of a class player. From his stunning goals at Fulham & QPR to his fantastic speed down the wing. But, have we seen the last of him in an Everton shirt? Some people believe that he wont play for the Blues again, whereas others think he may be available for selection on Sunday against Man Utd. It will all become clear on Friday when Moyes does he pre-match press conference.

But, would you want Drenthe playing for Everton again? More importantly, would you want Everton to sign Drenthe in the summer after his loan period ends?


Tuesday 10 April 2012

Moyes' Wembley Dilemma

So, the Blues travel to Wembley this weekend to face our Merseyside rivals in the FA Cup Semi Final. After a fantastic 4-0 win yesterday against Sunderland at Goodison, Moyes now has a number of players to choose from for the massive game on Saturday. Personally, I believe there are a number places already secured for the starting 11 including the likes of Howard, Baines, Fellaini, Osman, Cahill, Jelavic and Gibson. There comes a problem for Moyes though when he needs to decide which defenders and wingers to play.

My starting 11 would be;
Howard
Hibbert
Distin
Heitinga
Baines
Gueye
Fellaini
Gibson
Osman
Cahill
Jelavic

I have left Drenthe out of the starting 11 for a good reason. I believe he is more of an impact player because of his speed and agility and so when their defence is tired, he will be brilliant to bring on.

What would yours be?

Thursday 5 April 2012

Everton Guide to Wembley

Everton take on Merseyside rivals Liverpool next week at Wembley Stadium in the FA Cup Semi Final. Earlier this month, the FA announced that the fixture will take place at 12:30am which was a contraversal decision due to the distance the fans have to travel in order to get to the stadium. This decision come from advice by the Police as well as TV rights from ESPN.

Today, the Met Police have announced that Everton fans will have a choose of 9 pubs to visit both before and after the game in an attempt to reduce trouble between the two sets of fans. In the 2009 Wembley visit, I visited the Silverspoons club, but unfourtunately, the club has been shut down on matchdays due to a series of fights between fans. The pubs that Everton fans can choose from are;

The Green Man
Dagmar Avenue
Wembley

Greyhound
324 Harrow Road
Wembley

JJ Moons
397 High Road
Wembley

Thirsty Eddie's
412 High Road
Wembley

Innisfree Freehouse
30 - 32 Harrow Road
Wembley

Mannions Freehouse
313 Harrow Road
Wembley

The Bear
397a High Road
Wembley

Speakeasy
299 - 301 Harrow Road
Wembley

Blue Room
53 Wembley Hill Road

Everton fans are situated in the West side of the stadium next Saturday. The ground is easily accessible by train and Wembley Central Train Station is located on the Everton half of the ground.

I hope all you Blues have a boss weekend and hopefully we'll be returning in May for the Final.

COYB!!! We're on the march!!!!!

Monday 2 April 2012

Permanent Pienaar Deal?

Everton loanee Steven Pienaar is in the papers today as rumours of talks between Everton and Tottenham are apparently taking place to secure the South African on a permanent deal. Pienaar left the Blues last year to join Tottenham but has seen only minimal action with the team since. In January, Moyes secured Pienaar on loan for the rest of this season and the winger was happy to oblige as he wanted more first team action.

The South African has again become a favourite with the fans and I'm sure Evertonians will no doubt be happy to get Pienaar on a permanent deal.