Everton has closed the deal on talented German teenager Shkodran Mustafi. Singaporean-Evertonian (SE) reported about this deal previously, albeit a bit late. This boy is for the future and Everton is definitely a place for him.
Another player will most likely join Everton on loan once again.
Jo, who had a wonderful loan spell with Everton, has also linked up with the club as they take their pre-season training to Scotland. Welcome back Jo!
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Lescott Going?
I've this feeling in my bones that Lescott will be going. When news reports of him moving to Manchester City came up, there was no word from him to rubbish them. When Chelsea's John Terry was courted, he came out to say that he will not be budging.
But not Lescott. Anyway, there's always a price for the players. Pay the club enough and they will budge. Will we see the last of Lescott at Goodison?
But not Lescott. Anyway, there's always a price for the players. Pay the club enough and they will budge. Will we see the last of Lescott at Goodison?
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Adieu Lars Jacobsen
Fellow Evertonians must be wondering why David Moyes brought a decent Danish International Lars Jacobsen in at the start of 08/09 season only to release him to Blackburn Rovers for free.
The right back joined Everton from Nuremburg for free, injured himself in an International match, played 5 games, inclusive of one FA Cup Final, and now he leaves. He was a pretty decent player. But why did Moyes let him leave? Seemingly, the gaffer could not guarantee Jacobsen a first team place. It seems that Hibbo is still his first choice. Still, there needs to be cover an Hibbo was totally exposed, showing his lack of speed when time and time again during the FA Cup Finals, the marauding Chelsea attackers strolled past him.
One of many gaps that Moyes will have to fill now.
The right back joined Everton from Nuremburg for free, injured himself in an International match, played 5 games, inclusive of one FA Cup Final, and now he leaves. He was a pretty decent player. But why did Moyes let him leave? Seemingly, the gaffer could not guarantee Jacobsen a first team place. It seems that Hibbo is still his first choice. Still, there needs to be cover an Hibbo was totally exposed, showing his lack of speed when time and time again during the FA Cup Finals, the marauding Chelsea attackers strolled past him.
One of many gaps that Moyes will have to fill now.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
July 1 Transfer: Shkodran Mustafi
Everton has signed Hamburg's promising teenager Shkodran Mustafi at the end of May 09. A German U17 International, the young defender will join up with the rest of the squad when the transfer window opens.
With his 1.84m frame, he seems to be in the mold of Robert Huth.
With his 1.84m frame, he seems to be in the mold of Robert Huth.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
FA CUP: EVERTON (1) vs (2) CHELSEA - FULL TIME
Everton plays in Wembley in front of 90,000 fans. Lovely, lovely atmosphere. Kofi Annan, FA Cup special guest, heads to the field to shake the hands of both teams. Everton is in their traditional blue and white, while Chelsea is in a banana colour. Let's give this a good go!
What a goal within the 1st minute! What a poor clearance by Chelsea!!! It went as far as Felli who headed the ball back into the opposing penalty area. Saha was left open and he let fly a volley which saw it zing past Cech! Incredulous! Everton 1-0 Chelsea.
Everton are holding well so far. Cross my fingers that it remains this way. So close! Pienaar curled in a lovely ball in the 14th minute. Just missed Felli's bushy head.
Oh no. Drogba scores in the 21st minute. Everton 1-1 Chelsea. Man! It's 42 degrees celcius in UK. Can that be? Hibbo looked wasted as Chelsea continues to attack the right flank. Such a killer of the weather. The players trooped in for their well derserved water break.
Jacobsen replaces Hibbo as all could see the latter had ran himself flat out. Everton is soaking in the pressure and they have to do it for another 40 minutes! It's a little worrying that Everton seems to be losing their shape. So close for Chelsea in the 59th minute.
What good fighting spirit from Timmy in the 61st minute that shot him block a shot from a defender and then smashing the ball from the distance. On target but no goal. Pienaar has been drawing most of the fouls and that provides the team with opportunities. It was one of those free kicks in the 66th minute that Saha nearly scored once again.
Chelsea scores again in the 72nd minute. Everton 1-2 Chelsea. Tough for Everton now. Vaughny replaces Saha. A strike by Chelsea's Malouda saw the ball went pass the line but the goal was not given. It was really only on slow-motion replay that one could see the goal.
Final substitution in the 82nd minute for Everton - Gosling on for Ossie.
Everton have tried their best and their best was not good enough. Dissappointed for an otherwise good Everton season. Congrats to Chelsea. Great job by the Everton boys! Timmy really fought his heart out!
Score: Everton 1-2
Scorer: Saha
Assist: Felli
Subs: Jacobsen, Vaughny, Gosling
What a goal within the 1st minute! What a poor clearance by Chelsea!!! It went as far as Felli who headed the ball back into the opposing penalty area. Saha was left open and he let fly a volley which saw it zing past Cech! Incredulous! Everton 1-0 Chelsea.
Everton are holding well so far. Cross my fingers that it remains this way. So close! Pienaar curled in a lovely ball in the 14th minute. Just missed Felli's bushy head.
Oh no. Drogba scores in the 21st minute. Everton 1-1 Chelsea. Man! It's 42 degrees celcius in UK. Can that be? Hibbo looked wasted as Chelsea continues to attack the right flank. Such a killer of the weather. The players trooped in for their well derserved water break.
Jacobsen replaces Hibbo as all could see the latter had ran himself flat out. Everton is soaking in the pressure and they have to do it for another 40 minutes! It's a little worrying that Everton seems to be losing their shape. So close for Chelsea in the 59th minute.
What good fighting spirit from Timmy in the 61st minute that shot him block a shot from a defender and then smashing the ball from the distance. On target but no goal. Pienaar has been drawing most of the fouls and that provides the team with opportunities. It was one of those free kicks in the 66th minute that Saha nearly scored once again.
Chelsea scores again in the 72nd minute. Everton 1-2 Chelsea. Tough for Everton now. Vaughny replaces Saha. A strike by Chelsea's Malouda saw the ball went pass the line but the goal was not given. It was really only on slow-motion replay that one could see the goal.
Final substitution in the 82nd minute for Everton - Gosling on for Ossie.
Everton have tried their best and their best was not good enough. Dissappointed for an otherwise good Everton season. Congrats to Chelsea. Great job by the Everton boys! Timmy really fought his heart out!
Score: Everton 1-2
Scorer: Saha
Assist: Felli
Subs: Jacobsen, Vaughny, Gosling
Sunday, May 24, 2009
FULHAM (0) vs (2) EVERTON - FULL TIME
Ossie scores a bracePhotos courtesy of www.evertonfc.com
Everton is just waiting for the FA Cup Final but Moyes is not letting off. The manager rested Felli, and also Jo, who will be returning to Man City after a wonderful loan stint in Everton.
So the team is still like any first XI that Moyes will put out. On the other side, both former Evertonian AJ and Simon Davis are out of the game due to injuries.
Everton made their intent known with in the 2nd minute where a looping header by Saha rocked the bar. After that, the flow of the game felt like both teams were at a practice match. I was hoping for an exhibition match actually. Both trading cautious passes but Everton soon grasp hold of possession. Rodwell is having a good game in midfield while the tricky Pienaar was a nuisance all over the park.
Everton scores a wonderful goal with Pienaar carving out the brilliant chance in the 44th minute. A nice through pass saw Ossie beating the offside trap, made the goalie commit, then sliced the ball into goal. Fulham 0-1 Everton.
Nearly! Saha was open in the 53rd minute and he basically had a free header, but it was nicely saved by the opposing goalie.
Everton is starting to look a little shaky now but are still holding on.
Gosling replaces Neville in the 75th minute. Castillo replaces Saha in the 78th minute. Moyes has pushed Timmy up front. Maybe he should give youngster Baxter or Vaughny a chance on the field.
Everton was caught sleeping in the 84th minute but Howard made sure the ball does not bulge the net. Final replacement in the 85th minute, Pienaar is replaced by Vaughny.
What a wonderful goal by Ossie! He created his own space in the 87th minute to place the ball pass the diving goalie.
Final whistle goes and Everton is the fifth best club in UK. The other two clubs that will be leaving the Premiership are Newcastle and Middlesbrough.
Score: Fulham 0-1 Everton
Scorer: Ossie (2)
Assist: Pienaar
Saturday, May 16, 2009
EVERTON (3) - (1) WEST HAM
Saha scores the team's third goalPhoto courtesy of www.evertonfc.com
Didn't get a chance to watch the match live but great to hear that Everton won their final home match. But here're the details.
Score: Everton 3-1 West Ham
Scorer: Saha (2), Yobo
Assist: Timmy, Pienaar(2)
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