Seemingly a former conjoined twin of Tommy (Just kidding!), Cars is leaving Goodison for good, and all for a heartwarming cause. He is heading back to the midlands to care for his down syndrome daughter. A father's love knows no bounds.
Joining Everton in 2002, Cars has been a wonderful servant of the club. After six years and 184 appearances, Cars has signed a two years deal with Birmingham. Even at the age of 34, he has given the club his full 100%. He has been said to be the unsung hero who ensured the back four are well protected. That level of protection will be sorely missed.
Dear Mr Moyes, I think we should give Cars a good testimonial for his dedication, don't you think? Thank you Cars for all the memories.
Ok, can we have some good news after 13 departures?
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Is Zoltan Gera Coming?
It's rumoured that West Brom Albion's (WBA) Zoltan Gera is coming to Everton. Zoltan has been a good servant for WBA and has won many accolades along the way. He was named in the end of the season Premiership All Star team in the 2004/05 season and was also the Championship player of the year in the recently completed season.
It would be good if he comes to Everton as when Arteta is out injured, only Pienaar could play that position. So when they push Neville to the right flank, yes he could cross the ball, and yes he did score a goal off a deflection, but he is no winger.
This can then free Arteta to roam the centre of the field when he's available. Zoltan has also performed well ever since his arrival on English soil. He definitely posed threats aplenty when he played against Everton when WBA was still in the Premiership.
Bring him in, Moyes. COYB.
It would be good if he comes to Everton as when Arteta is out injured, only Pienaar could play that position. So when they push Neville to the right flank, yes he could cross the ball, and yes he did score a goal off a deflection, but he is no winger.
This can then free Arteta to roam the centre of the field when he's available. Zoltan has also performed well ever since his arrival on English soil. He definitely posed threats aplenty when he played against Everton when WBA was still in the Premiership.
Bring him in, Moyes. COYB.
UEFA Cup Here We Come
So the dust has settled and Portsmouth has won the FA Cup. Through to the UEFA Cup next season are Everton, Tottenham, Manchester City and Portsmouth.
The players and fans sure have something to look forward to. As for Aston Villa, they'll be having a long season ahead as they'll have to qualify for the 1st round of the UEFA Cup only by winning in the Inter-Toto. Think they might have to beef up their squad if they are to survive the rough and tumble of the Premier League.
The players and fans sure have something to look forward to. As for Aston Villa, they'll be having a long season ahead as they'll have to qualify for the 1st round of the UEFA Cup only by winning in the Inter-Toto. Think they might have to beef up their squad if they are to survive the rough and tumble of the Premier League.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
EVERTON vs NEWCASTLE - FULL TIME
90 minutes, one more point before Everton makes it to the UEFA Cup next season. Can Everton do it against Newcastle? I really don't know. All I know is that we might have to rely on Aston Villa losing. Not that I do not trust Everton, but I think they are like a boxer, bloodied after 14 rounds, and at the final bout, they are just blocking shot after shot and hoping that they don't end up being knocked out.
AJ is not playing and there's no striker on the bench. How are we to win? Ok, hold my horses. We can do it...it's home ground and the sound from the fans is terrific!
In the 10th minute, Yak takes a shot after side-stepped two Newcastle players before half-hitting the ball towards goal albeit off target.
It must be Manny who has to make such a stupid cross in the 18th minute when all he had to do was to put in a simple cross and with so many Everton players in the penalty box! Get him out! Everton pressed on from a free kick and the ball was in no-man's land. Jag did a over-head kick but the ball went wide. A number of nice passes ended with Lescott taking a shot a goal, but was deflected back into play by a Newcastle defender.
Everton is asking all the questions now! Finally!!!! Yak scores in the 28th minute! Manny took a lovely freekick and Yak headed in the goal. Yak has made this his 20th goal this season. Everton 1-0 Newcastle. Everton scored through Yak but it was deemed offside. What lovely movement.
Lovely back pass from Anichebe to Manny who took a shot but was plamed away but the opposing goalkeeper. So so close. 36th minute, Anichebe strikes and the ball was tipped away, barely. From the corner, Everton really sticking their heads in with Yobo's powerful header but it was just over the top and very quickly, Ossie forced a save by the opposing goalkeeper. Lovely football by Everton. Half time. COYB!!! They are leading the proceedings. So let's get it out of our bloodstream and get that UEFA Cup placing!
Start of the second half. What's happening here??? Everton has given Newcastle a penalty and they have scored! All in the 45th minute. Everton 1-1 Newcastle. Foul by Yobo. The boys were not focused at all, and now the whole complexity has changed. Manny is now trying to change the game with two very quick freekick which were on target but were palmed away by the goalkeeper.
I'm just fearing that Everton is not fighting anymore while they are literally letting Newcastle back into the game. Everton is going route one from goalkeeper to striker. Don't crumble!!!
Anichebe was open in the 65th minute and was sprinting towards goal and he curled the ball towards goal, but Yak just could not get to the end of the ball. Everton wins a freekick. Michael Owen was still arguing with the linesman in the 68th minute when Yobo crossed the ball into the penalty area. The Newcastle defence failed to clear the ball and Lescott was there to slot the ball into goal! 10th goal of his season. Best goalscoring defender this season. Everton 2-1 Newcastle.
Yak sets Anichebe free in the 74th minute but the goalkeeper came up tops in the one-to-one situation. Finally!!!! Everton has been awarded a penalty! Ossie had actually hit the ball too far front but the Newcastle defender just had to foul him. Penalty taken by Yak and scores! Everton 3-1 Newcastle. No better way for Yak to score his 21st goal.
Manny is creating problems with his accurate long shots but it was parried away by the opposing goalkeeper. Yobo makes way for Bainesy while Anichebe is out for Tommy which will be his final game at Goodison.
Everton should have done enough to win the UEFA Cup placing. Cars is being replaced by young Jack Rodwell. Tommy chased the ball well and even put in a good cross to cause Newcastle some problems. Full time. Everton 3-1 Newcastle.
Great season for Lescott as he received the best player of the season award. Totally deserving. Yak has also came to life in the final game, scoring two goals. Great end to the season. This is the final game for players such as Tommy and Wessels. Both players have definitely done their part in Everton's push into Europe. Wishing Arteta, Timmy and also Hibbo the best in their recovery from their various injury.
Score: Everton 3-1 Newcastle
Scorer: Yak (2), Lescott
Assist: Manny
Subs: Bainesy, Tommy, Rodwell
AJ is not playing and there's no striker on the bench. How are we to win? Ok, hold my horses. We can do it...it's home ground and the sound from the fans is terrific!
In the 10th minute, Yak takes a shot after side-stepped two Newcastle players before half-hitting the ball towards goal albeit off target.
It must be Manny who has to make such a stupid cross in the 18th minute when all he had to do was to put in a simple cross and with so many Everton players in the penalty box! Get him out! Everton pressed on from a free kick and the ball was in no-man's land. Jag did a over-head kick but the ball went wide. A number of nice passes ended with Lescott taking a shot a goal, but was deflected back into play by a Newcastle defender.
Everton is asking all the questions now! Finally!!!! Yak scores in the 28th minute! Manny took a lovely freekick and Yak headed in the goal. Yak has made this his 20th goal this season. Everton 1-0 Newcastle. Everton scored through Yak but it was deemed offside. What lovely movement.
Lovely back pass from Anichebe to Manny who took a shot but was plamed away but the opposing goalkeeper. So so close. 36th minute, Anichebe strikes and the ball was tipped away, barely. From the corner, Everton really sticking their heads in with Yobo's powerful header but it was just over the top and very quickly, Ossie forced a save by the opposing goalkeeper. Lovely football by Everton. Half time. COYB!!! They are leading the proceedings. So let's get it out of our bloodstream and get that UEFA Cup placing!
Start of the second half. What's happening here??? Everton has given Newcastle a penalty and they have scored! All in the 45th minute. Everton 1-1 Newcastle. Foul by Yobo. The boys were not focused at all, and now the whole complexity has changed. Manny is now trying to change the game with two very quick freekick which were on target but were palmed away by the goalkeeper.
I'm just fearing that Everton is not fighting anymore while they are literally letting Newcastle back into the game. Everton is going route one from goalkeeper to striker. Don't crumble!!!
Anichebe was open in the 65th minute and was sprinting towards goal and he curled the ball towards goal, but Yak just could not get to the end of the ball. Everton wins a freekick. Michael Owen was still arguing with the linesman in the 68th minute when Yobo crossed the ball into the penalty area. The Newcastle defence failed to clear the ball and Lescott was there to slot the ball into goal! 10th goal of his season. Best goalscoring defender this season. Everton 2-1 Newcastle.
Yak sets Anichebe free in the 74th minute but the goalkeeper came up tops in the one-to-one situation. Finally!!!! Everton has been awarded a penalty! Ossie had actually hit the ball too far front but the Newcastle defender just had to foul him. Penalty taken by Yak and scores! Everton 3-1 Newcastle. No better way for Yak to score his 21st goal.
Manny is creating problems with his accurate long shots but it was parried away by the opposing goalkeeper. Yobo makes way for Bainesy while Anichebe is out for Tommy which will be his final game at Goodison.
Everton should have done enough to win the UEFA Cup placing. Cars is being replaced by young Jack Rodwell. Tommy chased the ball well and even put in a good cross to cause Newcastle some problems. Full time. Everton 3-1 Newcastle.
Great season for Lescott as he received the best player of the season award. Totally deserving. Yak has also came to life in the final game, scoring two goals. Great end to the season. This is the final game for players such as Tommy and Wessels. Both players have definitely done their part in Everton's push into Europe. Wishing Arteta, Timmy and also Hibbo the best in their recovery from their various injury.
Score: Everton 3-1 Newcastle
Scorer: Yak (2), Lescott
Assist: Manny
Subs: Bainesy, Tommy, Rodwell
Sunday, May 04, 2008
ARSENAL vs EVERTON - FULL TIME
David Moyes came out to admit that his players are tired, and that why the team started to stutter after their loss to Fiorentina. Yak has also been playing regularly and he too, has started to lose steam. But maybe it's a good thing that Fabregas is not in the starting line-up.
Everton kicked off and very quickly earned themselves a corner that was subsequently cleared by Arsenal. The first 10 minutes was pretty tight, as Everton tries to dominate the midfield with the 4-5-1 formation.
After 20 minutes, there's still no clear shot at goal from either side.
Everton suddenly came to life in the 27th minute with a nice pass from Manny who deftly chipped the ball into the path of AJ. The latter sprinted pass the defender and hit a shot towards goal but was palmed away for a corner. Manny took that corner which saw Jag tap the ball towards goal but was cleared by the Arsenal defence line. Other than that, everything was on a snail's pace. Half time could not have came earlier, but it doesn't matter if Arsenal is not interested to play. So long as Everton gets a point.
Second half was another non-event. Lescott had a off target shot in the 57th minute after Pienaar had put him through with a deft chip. In the 76th minute, everton is trailing 1-0. Sloppy play that did not get the ball out cleanly.
And Everton loses. No matter what, everton has done well this season. If they are in for next`season UEFA Cup, great. If not, so be it as well.
Score: Arsenal 1-0 Everton
Scorer: Nil
Assist: Nil
Subs: Anichebe, Yak, Bainesy
Everton kicked off and very quickly earned themselves a corner that was subsequently cleared by Arsenal. The first 10 minutes was pretty tight, as Everton tries to dominate the midfield with the 4-5-1 formation.
After 20 minutes, there's still no clear shot at goal from either side.
Everton suddenly came to life in the 27th minute with a nice pass from Manny who deftly chipped the ball into the path of AJ. The latter sprinted pass the defender and hit a shot towards goal but was palmed away for a corner. Manny took that corner which saw Jag tap the ball towards goal but was cleared by the Arsenal defence line. Other than that, everything was on a snail's pace. Half time could not have came earlier, but it doesn't matter if Arsenal is not interested to play. So long as Everton gets a point.
Second half was another non-event. Lescott had a off target shot in the 57th minute after Pienaar had put him through with a deft chip. In the 76th minute, everton is trailing 1-0. Sloppy play that did not get the ball out cleanly.
And Everton loses. No matter what, everton has done well this season. If they are in for next`season UEFA Cup, great. If not, so be it as well.
Score: Arsenal 1-0 Everton
Scorer: Nil
Assist: Nil
Subs: Anichebe, Yak, Bainesy
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