Tony Hibbert new deal is a big plus for Everton FC

There is no doubting that Tony Hibbert is a legend at Everton and enjoys a cult hero status with the fans. Having joined the club over two decades ago as a younng boy, Hibbert is an Evertonian through and through and has gone on to make over 300 appearances for his beloved Blues. Probably not the most skillful of players, Hibbert has been able to win over the fans with…

The return of Gareth Barry – A good signing for Everton FC?

It would not be an exaggeration to say that Gareth Barry was one of the main reasons why Everton enjoyed such a fine season last year. Signed on a season long loan from Manchester City, the experienced midfielder’s arrival was not greeted with too much fanfare but as the campaign progressed, the Toffees’ fans began to realize how much of an asset he was proving out to be. Although not…

Everton FC looking to make a surprise swoop for winger

It is no secret that Everton enjoyed a fantastic campaign last season, where the Toffees came agonizingly close to claiming a Champions League spot. As a result, manager Roberto Martinez was widely lauded for not just leading Toffees to a lofty 5th placed finish but also implementing a brilliantly watchable style of play which was not prevalent at Goodison Park during former manager David Moyes’ reign. However, undoubtedly an even…

Everton FC looking at World Cup star

Stunning goals, dramatic upsets, passionate crowds and exhilarating action – the FIFA World Cup returning to football’s spiritual home in Brazil has certainly lived upto all expectation. While it is anybody’s guess as to which team will now go on to triumph come July the 13th, there have been plenty of players who have impressed and one can certainly expect a host of clubs to be fighting it out in…

Evertonians at the World Cup: Kevin Mirallas

In a ridiculously talented Belgium national team heading into the 2014 FIFA World Cup, winger Kevin Mirallas is undoubtedly one of the stars for the Red Devils. The 26-year old has lit up Goodison Park since his arrival two years ago and his performances this season were absolutely vital in Everton earning a fine 5th place finish. Kevin Mirallas Team Belgium Age 26 Position Winger Int. Caps 44 Int. Goals…

Evertonians at the World Cup: Leighton Baines

Displacing England legend Ashley Cole from his left-back spot for England look virtually an impossible task for a while until Leighton Baines came along. Baines had been threatening to take over from Cole as England’s first choice left-back in the last few years and the 29-year old was finally able to dislodge the former Chelsea man to make the position his own with some fine performances this season. Leighton Baines…

Evertonians at the World Cup: Tim Howard

After enjoying a fine Premier League campaign, it is no surprise to see Everton well represented at the World Cup. No less than seven Everton players have been called up by their respective countries and here is an analysis of how much of an impact they will probably have at the world stage. Tim Howard Team United States Age 35 Club Everton Position Goalkeeper Int. Caps 100 Int. Goals 0…

A look at three Everton FC targets as alternative for Romelu Lukaku

Romelu Lukaku was arguably one of the signings of the season. The young man captured the imagination of the Goodison faithful with his powerful displays and his 15 league goals as well as 8 assists went a long way in helping Everton enjoy a fine campaign. However, Lukaku was signed by Everton only on a loan deal and while the Toffees’ fans would certainly bite off Chelsea’s arm if given…

A look at three Everton FC targets as alternative for Gareth Barry

Roberto Martinez was widely lauded for his astute usage of the loan market last season, where the arrival of Romelu Lukaku, Gerard Deulofeu and Gareth Barry made a huge impact in Everton’s fine campaign. While Lukaku and Deulofeu may have taken most of the headlines due to their exciting attacking prowess, it was Barry who was arguably the most integral loan signing for the Toffees. The midfielder played a crucial…

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….