Thank You Sandro

Brought in by Walter Smith, Sandro was an excellent left back who could also play in other defensive areas. Known for his overlapping run and clever defensive techniques, Sandro was also unfortunately regularly injured. He was however playing good football in 2004/05 season where he helped Everton to reach 4th place.

Thanks so much Sandro for being a wonderful servant of Everton.

Stubbs Signs New Deal

Evergreen defender Stubbsy has signed a one year extension. He will continue to give the backline that rock steady support. Ole!

CHELSEA vs EVERTON - FULL TIME

The final match that may not mean much to gaining a UEFA Cup placing, but more for pride. It was of great excitement when Everton took the lead through Vaughny. 1-0. But through a controversial desicion, Chelsea made it 1-1 through Drogba. Even Moyes was forced to sit in the stand after all his protestations.

Anyway, we ended in sixth place as Tottenham overtook us to take the fifth place.

Team Line-up (Ratings) - Not shown on TV

Howard
Lescott, Stubbsy, Yobo, Neville, Hibbo
Ossie, Fernandes, Cars, Arteta,
Vaughny

Subs: Beats, Faddie,

Scoreline: Chelsea 1-1 Everton
Scorer: Vaughny

EVERTON vs PORTSMOUTH - FULL TIME

This game has seen us literally booking a place to Europe. Arteta was in top form - tackling, putting in nicely weighted crosses and even tracking back. The backline was totally rock solid. All the players showed that hunger to repay the Goodison faithful.

Team Line-up (Ratings)

Howard (7)
Lescott (8), Stubbsy (8), Yobo (8), Neville (7)
Ossie (7), Fernandes (8), Cars (9), Arteta (10) ,
Vaughny (8), Anichebe (8)

Subs: Beats (8), Faddie (4), Nayce (8)

Scoreline: Everton 3-0 Portsmouth
Scorers: Arteta, Yobo, Nayce