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Everton

Moyes and Jagielka Scoop Monthly Awards For Everton

by David Wilson on March 6, 2009

jags Everton manager David Moyes and centre-back Phil Jagielka have been named Manager of the Month and Player of the Month for February, and received their awards at the club’s Finch Farm training complex earlier today.

Despite struggling with injuries, Moyes, who seems to have built a tremendous team spirit coupled with a strong work ethic at Goodison Park, steered the Toffees to home league wins over both Bolton Wanderers and West Bromwich Albion, as well as a draw at Newcastle United. Read more... (311 words, 1 image, estimated 1:15 mins reading time)

Aston Villa Victimizes Everton At Goodison Park

by The Yank on December 7, 2008

In a thrilling match, Aston Villa continued to push into the Big Four’s territory by besting Everton at Goodison Park. Villa took the Toffees down 3-2 on Ashley Young’s winner deep in extra time. Young, who many speculated might not even play in this match, broke clear before heroically putting the ball past American keeper Tim Howard.

Early on, it looked like it would be all Villa when Steve Sidwell scored in the game’s first minute. But, it didn’t take long for Everton to level the game on a Joleon Lescott goal. Young also scored the Villans second goal after some sloppy Everton defense, but Lescott evened things for Everton once again with an equalizer just into extra time. Young wasn’t done yet though, and his play earned Villa three points. Read more... (272 words, 1 image, estimated 1:05 mins reading time)

The Yank’s Guide to the Premier League: Everton

by The Yank on November 26, 2008

Nickname(s): The Toffees, The People’s Club, The Blues

2008/2009 Position: 7th

2007/2008 Finish: 5th

Coach: David Moyes (Scotland)

Stadium: Goodison Park (40,569 capacity)

Key Players: Phil Neville, Tim Howard, Mikel Arteta

History:

Everton was founded as St. Domingo F.C. in 1878 and was a founding member of the Football League. They are technically the fourth most successful English club ever, in terms of major honors, but they have not won any significant trophy since the 1995 FA Cup. Their most successful era occurred in the 1980s, and included league titles in 1984/1985 and 1986/1987. Read more... (263 words, estimated 1:03 mins reading time)