Everton
Football in brief: Yakubu was forced out, Owls set for Sodje deal
Aiyegbeni may debut for Everton on Saturday
After agreeing to a club record £11.25m move from Middlesbrough to Everton on Thursday, Nigeria’s Yakubu Aiyegbeni could make his debut against Blackburn on Saturday.
Aiyegbeni was issued Everton’s number nine jersey after agreeing personal terms and passing a medical. James Beattie last wore the prestigious number nine shirt. Aiyegbeni [...]
Football in brief: Martins interests Man Utd, Everton’s Yakubu bid £1m short
Aiyegbeni skips Boro training, future in doubt
The future of Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegbeni was on Monday put in doubt as he skipped training.
Aiyegbeni has been linked with three clubs, Manchester City, former club Portsmouth, and Everton who are thought to be leading the chase to secure his services.
Aiyegbeni’s non-appearance with his team-mates at training on [...]
The Weekender
Story of the Weekend
No one would have dreamt it, but Wigan went top of the Premier League, albeit temporarily, after Saturday’s seven matches following a 3-0 hammering of Roy Keane’s previously impressive Sunderland. There was an unjustified wave of sympathy for big-spenders Tottenham after successive defeats, and so the world breathed a sigh of relief [...]
The Weekender: Premier League previews and predictions
Premiership Preview
Liverpool take on Chelsea in the game of the weekend while Manchester City host fierce rivals United on a Sunday that could definitively shape the title race. Elsewhere, Tottenham need points and fast - they play Derby - Newcastle are up against Aston Villa, and high-flying Everton go to Reading. Footballing World previews and [...]
Time is right for hot property Lucho to make the big step up
Lucho González is set to leave FC Porto after just two years with the Portuguese champions after attracting interest from across the continent.
Everton’s £11m bid is under consideration, but throughout the summer Porto have remained firm in their 20m euros (£13.5m) valuation of the dexterous Argentine midfielder, and there is continuing monitoring from Lyons, Juventus [...]
Premier League Predictions: Part One
Our predictions for the 2007/8 season attempt to forecast the fate of clubs fighting for the title, a place in Europe or to stay in the Premier League. Part one covers ten of the twenty sides, from Arsenal to Liverpool. Do you agree?
Arsenal
There’s little chance of Arsène Wenger’s side winning the Premier League, so it’s [...]
Johnson could take Everton into Europe
There is a fierce ambition burning within David Moyes. The Scottish manager dreams of establishing Everton as regulars in Europe. And, having had his obvious talent backed by a generous summer budget, the 43-year-old will be aiming for a top six spot this season.
Of course, Everton have been in Europe before under Moyes. In the [...]
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