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It’s that time again, isnt it? The day we all scour the fixtures list for, the day we dare to dream, the day on which all too often our dreams are dashed. Though they may call it the “friendly derby” because of the intermingling of the fans in the stadium, there is no room for [...]

Everton v Standard Liege – UEFA Cup First Round The Belgian champions arrive at Goodison Park having been cruelly dumped out of the Champions League by Liverpool. Liege impressed immensely on the night, with the ball retention displayed surprisingly impressive. Sturdy in defence and combative in midfield, Liege are a big threat to our UEFA [...]

International breaks are often unwanted distractions, infuriating when a side is on the up – you could say they halt momentum. In Everton’s case however, the players have been able to recover from the haunting home defeat to Portsmouth and prepare for the challenges that await at the Britannia Stadium. Stoke will prove by no [...]