According to media reports Nathan Patterson is on the verge of sealing a move from Rangers to Everton (Source – Liverpool Echo). It could end up being a transfer that suits every party. Rangers look set to get a record fee of around £12m plus possible add-ons. That’s for a young player with plenty of […]
Posted on January 3rd, 2022 by scott
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My plan was always to revisit the Rafa Benitez Everton appointment this month. Back in early July, I wrote a blog stating I didn’t think the shock decision to give the former Liverpool boss the hot-seat at Goodison would work out well. Obviously Rafa’s previous stint at Anfield was going to be a major stumbling […]
Posted on December 6th, 2021 by scott
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Everton have decided to bring in Rafa Benitez to replace Carlo Ancelotti as the club’s new manager (Source – BBC Sport). Now a quick look at Rafa’s CV will show you why The Toffees hierarchy have hired the Spaniard. He has won league titles, a Champions League and has been successful in the Premier League. […]
Posted on July 1st, 2021 by scott
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Quiet Leadership by Carlo Ancelotti (with Chris Brady & Mike Forde) I feel so many people could learn from this book and not just those interested in football. It’s almost a business academic book. I honestly think many retail, hospitality and business managers/students could learn from the experienced Italian boss and his teachings within these […]
Posted on February 11th, 2021 by scott
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In Search of Duncan Ferguson by Alan Pattullo I wasn’t expecting to read a book about footballing legend (or is it myth?) Duncan Ferguson and actually get the feeling I was reading about a determined sleuth taking up a cold case and hunting for a missing person. Yet that’s the vibe I got from this […]
Posted on January 25th, 2021 by scott
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Everton enjoyed an impressive start to their Premier League season as they secured their first league win over Tottenham Hotspur since 2012. The 1-0 win over Spurs (BBC Match Report) was the first time the Toffees support could see their new look side with James Rodriguez, Allan and Abdoulaye Doucoure all in action. I am […]
Posted on September 14th, 2020 by scott
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Everton have enjoyed an upturn in fortune during this festive period. Since dismissing former boss Marco Silva, The Toffees have gone on a five game unbeaten run in the Premier League. That run has seen them climb up to tenth in the table. Caretaker gaffer Duncan Ferguson revitalised the Everton squad and that brought with […]
Posted on December 31st, 2019 by scott
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Everton have lacked inspiration this season. The Toffees have also needed a true leader. Yesterday, their caretaker boss Duncan Ferguson provided both inspiration and leadership at Goodison as he guided his team to a superb 3-1 win (BBC Match Report) over Frank Lampard’s Chelsea. The Toffees threw themselves into every challenge, their attack battered Chelsea’s […]
Posted on December 8th, 2019 by scott
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The Everton hierarchy believed that Marco Silva was the dream appointment for their club, when he joined in 2018. The Toffee fans were just happy to see the back of Sam Allardyce. So optimism was high at Goodison. The first team squad have some very talented personnel. Richarlison has become a Brazilian internationalist, Gylfi Sigurdsson […]
Posted on September 22nd, 2019 by scott
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It’s been twenty-four years since Everton last won The FA Cup. In 1995, The Toffees were victorious over Manchester United to secure their fifth FA Cup final. They last made a final appearance back in 2009, losing narrowly to Chelsea. For a club of Everton’s stature their recent lack of silverware of any kind isn’t […]
Posted on January 26th, 2019 by scott
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