Everton FC target Celtic winger as Gerard Deulofeu unlikely to return

Young Gerard Deulofeu certainly made a huge impact since joining Everton on loan from Barcelona last summer. It was no secret that the 20-year old was a wonderful talent when he first arrived at Goodison Park but under the tutelage of fellow Spaniard Roberto Martinez, Deulofeu has flourished into one of the finest young players around in Europe and the young man made a huge contribution to Everton’s brilliant campaign….

Top three Everton FC performers – 2013/14

Everton have enjoyed a magnificent 2013/14 campaign under Roberto Martinez and the sky seems to be the limit for the Toffees in the future. Here is a look at the top three players who were crucial in helping Martinez’s side earn a fine 5th place finish in the Premier League. 1 – Seamus Coleman Premier League Appearances 36 Goals 6 Assists 2 Few can argue with the fact that marauding full…

Hull City AFC vs Everton FC: Match Preview

Venue: KC Stadium Date: 11/05/2014 Kick-off: 15:00 (BST) Match Despite narrowly missing out on the Champions League, it must be said that Everton have enjoyed a fantastic campaign this season and things are certainly on the up for the Toffees under Roberto Martinez. Heading into the final game of the campaign, Everton are pretty much assured of a 5th place finish and a spot in the Europa league while their…

Martinez has done wonders but will now need to consolidate next season

One could not have blamed Everton fans for being slightly worried about the future of their club at the start of the season following the departure of David Moyes. The Toffees had earned their recent success on years of stability under the Scotsman who did wonders working under tight financial constraints and there was understandable fears within the Everton camp of whether the new man coming in to replace Moyes could…

Everton FC vs Man City FC: Match Preview

Venue: Goodison Park Date: 3/05/2014 Kick-off: 17:30 (BST) Match Everton’s dreams of claiming a Champions League spot were virtually ended last week, following a crushing 2-0 loss at the hands of Southampton where the Toffees shot themselves in the foot with two own goals. Despite the disappointment though, one should not forget the fact that it has been a wonderful campaign for the Toffees under Roberto Martinez and they will surely be…

Everton FC posses a gem in John Stones

Everton may have just blown away their hopes of claiming an improbable Champions League spot following the disappointing 2-0 loss at the hands of Southampton on Saturday but, regardless of whether or not the Toffees qualify for the Champions League, it has been a season to remember for many reasons. Following years of stability under David Moyes, many had expected Everton to struggle but Roberto Martinez has brought a freshness to Goodison…

Southampton vs Everton: Match Preview

Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium Date: 26/04/2014 Kick-off: 11:45 (BST) Match Everton kept their Champions League dream alive with a fantastically professional display against reigning champions Manchester United last week and in the process completed their first league double over the Red Devils in 40 years. Now it will not be an exaggeration to say that the remaining three games for the Toffees will be cup finals, starting off with a…

Everton vs Manchester United: Match Preview

Venue: Goodison Park Date: 20/04/2014 Kick-off: 16:10 (BST) Match Everton’s hope of securing a Champions Leaguer spot were handed a huge blow after the shock defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace in midweek. Manager Roberto Martinez had said that he was hurt by the loss and it certainly hurt the Toffees’ chances of making it into the top four. However, there is still belief within the Everton camp that they…

Everton vs Crystal Palace: Match Preview

Venue: Goodison Park Date: 16/04/2014 Kick-off: 19:45(BST) Match Everton’s were not at their attractive best against Sunderland on Saturday but the fact that the Toffees got the job done proved that Roberto Martinez’s men will fight till the end to claim fourth spot ahead of Arsenal. In the Premier League one cannot always play beautiful football and expect to get the results all the time. At times, a certain level…

Sunderland vs Everton: Match Preview

Venue: Stadium of Light Date: 12/04/2014 Kick-off: 15:07(BST) Match Last week’s 3-0 thumping of Arsenal was a testament to how far Everton have come under Roberto Martinez. The Toffees’ were simply a joy to watch and the way they brushed aside an illustrious side like Arsenal proved that Martinez’s men are more than geared up to fight all the way to claim the fourth and final Champions League spot. Clichéd…