Everton vs Werder Bremen - Preview

Tough pre season game that Everton is pitting themselves against. The good thing is that we have Timmy back from injury. The bad thing is that we are still pretty threadbare.

Currently, Vaughny is out injured. So if it happens that either AJ or Anichebe falls prey to injury, then we may need to play unproductive Beats. He still can't score, even during the pre-season matches. Let's cross our fingers and toes and hope that Beats score.

Is Beats Leaving?

If the reports in the rumour mill is true, Beats has accepted a 4 Million Pounds transfer to Sheffield United. That would signal a loss of 2.5 Million Pounds.

Don't think he has repaid that debt to the Toffees as he has been under-performing.

The Gaffer Says So

If Moyes says that we need more players, I can only believe that should be so. When will we see the likes of Alan Smith, Leighton Baines, Johann Vogel and whatever 20 cents kind of players that can help make the numbers?

Watever and Anything!

Our Second Signing is...

Steven Pienaar. Even though it's just a 12 month deal, similar to that of Fernandes contract (Fernandes came and very quickly made that impact), we hope that Pienaar can do that as well.

This deal may be a bit easier if they choose to take him on full time as Pienaar is not valued at 12 Million pounds such as Fernandes. But, more like Arteta's deal where when it works out, we will sign him. Definitely much safer than signing a pre madonna and wondering what we can do with him after that.

Can't say that I am rubbing my hands in glee, but at least he seems like he has the potential to do well.

Real Salt Lake vs Everton - Full Time

Oh no...we lost this match while Chelsea, who's also currently in US, won theirs against Beck's new team.

Two golas down in 60 seconds. The Toffees could hardly fight back. No excuses now, but not only have the team got to buck up, but it is evident that we ma have a good set of players, but if we're really serious about Europe, we had better do something about it. For example, bring in new players fast. We are not like Chelsea. They have not spent much this season, but the last couple of seasons they have, and now have a bevy of solid players.

Real Salt Lake vs Everton

Not all REAL are really good. Sorry for the pun. But if you're not looking at Real Madrid of Spain, but Real Salt Lake of the US. The club is one of the bottom rung clubs of the Western Standings.

So if Publo Angel of Aston Villa fame can be the leagues top scorer when he's firing blanks in the premiership, Everton should and must win this next match.

Anyway, it's the Toffees returns to the US for the third time. Hopefully, they'll bring back fitter players and not walking wounded.

Trivia: Who are the other two Americans who had played with Everton preiously?

Answer: Joe Max Moore and Brian McBride

One Striker Down

Being such a threadbare club, losing one player is like losing 10 points. Vaughny has been influential, espeically at the tail-end of the season. He could hold up the ball, and even direct headers to AJ.

So that aerial strength will be sorely missed.

The game against PNE ended 1-1 with Anichebe scoring. The result is not important, getting our players fit is.

Everton's Second Signing?

Everton Official Website has announced that they may have the second pre-season signing in a day or two.

It seems that Johann Vogel, who's the Swiss team captain, will be signing for the Toffees. I'm not sure if he is very good, but two things are going for him.

1. He will be a free transfer.

Anything that comes free and with experience will be good for Everton. I hope that he does not come as a dud like Per Koldrup.


2. He has European experience.

Having played for PSV, AC Milan and Real Betis, he has accumulated some experience. I believe that if he does well, he should come in as a able replacement of Cars for the future.

Aussie Thrashes Thailand 4-0

One of the main contributor to Australia was little Timmy. He set up three of four goals. He was really in form and controlled the midfield really well, though he only came on as a substitute.

Before Timmy's entry, the game could have gone either way. Viduka scored a brace while Schwarzer gave a very good account of himself. Kewell, the other 2nd half substitute, also showed why pool bought him. Timmy, from the centre of the field and using his outer foot, help place the ball into the path of Kewell. Sprinting pass the defence while controlling the ball, Kewell then went on to coolly slotting in the ball behind the stunned Thai keeper.

Looking at these sizzling skills on display, I'd say that we'll have a mouth-watering time ahead for EPL.

Complaints and More Complaints

I can't understand why Boro fans are getting desperate when they have signed only three players during pre-season. HELLO! We have only signed one.

BUT!!! We should not get into a frenzy. We have never been a top four contender, so what's the worry when all the other clubs are buying?

First Pre-Season Match

Can't wait to find out the results of the two matches that the Toffee will be playing concurrently. No new players will be paraded and some of the key players such as Timmy and Howard are currently away on international duties.

On another front, we have lost out another of Everton's target - Kieran Richardson. Oh boy.

Who Else?

Koumas is now at Wigan, and Nugent has gone to Portsmouth. So should we actually start to panic because Everton is not buyin players by the dozen?

If you believe Moyes's plan, then we should not shudder in our pants. We should not be slave to the inflated fees that clubs are expecting us to pay. But after all's said and done, we will still need players. I'm not sure if Fenandes will stick around Everton, but he's definitely a good help in midfield.

Players Ins & Outs

Moyes's return from his holiday has really made the difference. First he brought in Jag for 4 million pounds, then he sold Nayce for 1 million pounds. Richard Wright, who had already been given permission to leave the club, joined West Ham for free.

So what's next? Koumas, Nugent? C'mon, bring them in! Then the Toffees would be a force to reckon with.

Thank You Sheffield United

So Sheffield United is finally relegated after a tough fight to stay up. Like soccer gurus always say, "If you can't get the points, you don't deserve to stay up".

One man's meat is another man's poison. Now it's time to get the player we want - Phil Jagielka. Paying 4 million pounds for a premiership quality player will be worth every cent.

Though my mom always tell me not to count your chickens before they are hatched, I'd like to say... "WELCOME JAG!!!!"