Tuesday 28 September 2010
Three parties looking to buy Everton
Bill Kenwright says he is in talks with three potential buyers for Everton, who are bottom of the Premier League and in desperate need of a striker. Kenwright, who has been looking for investment in the club "24/7" for some time, said: "I have to give David Moyes money. There are three sets of people I am talking to at the moment but how many times have we spoken over the years? If I gave you the list of people who have been in to see me...last year there were two guys who I promise you was convinced, the lawyers were convinced, Keith Harris was convinced. We thought we had them and they were terrific but at the end of the day when it comes to the money nobody turns up - after months of legals and due diligence."
Sunday 26 September 2010
BOTTOM of the Premier League!
With injuries beginning to bite again, forcing Moyes's hand, and him talking openly of using Seamus Coleman in midfield, there's hope for a better deployment of the players availbale as Everton search for their first league win to turnaround what has become an abysmal start so far. Osman was out with bruised ribs but Cahill is declared fit and will no doubt play in that suoporting role to Yakubu, lone striker of course.
Arteta took an early corner short but Baines's lofted coss was very poor, though he then did better with a more conevtional as Everton ran everything down the left. Fulham's first shot was long range from Simon Davies. After some good early possession that chacracterteristically went
An excellent ball from Baines in to Cahill say the Everton player tumble but the free-kick was odly awarded against Cahill. Pienaar then got hold of one on off a throw-in, but straight at Schwarzer. Everton were prodcuing good approach play, Coleman going on a nice run, but the final ball as ever just not coming for the Blues.
Pienaar won a free-kick wide left that Arteta curved in but the Fulham defence were all over it. Coleman won one on the other side and Baines this time put in a decent cross. Coleman on the other side was really getting the feel for playing right midfield, and running well at the Fulham defence. Lots more sustained passing but no end result, a fliked cross ending up with the goalkeeper at the midpoint of the half.
Baines then saw some space and went for a driving run that won one corner, then another but nothing came of them. Pienaar cut in and tried a shot that was horrendous. After more dreadfully inefective possession play, Arteta saw some space and pulled off an excellent shot form distance that Schwarzer just touched around the post. Best attempt of the half.
It continued into the second half... a frustrating lack of penetration from the Blues as ever, while Fulham gained confidence from their ability to resttrain the powder-puff efforts of the almost non-existent Everton attack. Cahill tried and failed with a bicycle kick, before giving way to Osman on the hour mark. A free-kick was driven in hard by Arteta but careened off Murphy's head.
A better move saw a great cross from Coleman on the byeline that Yakubu fluffs at the near post and Osman has no belief or committment to finish at the back post. Best chance of the game gone begging. As the clock ticked on, both teams finally started to play with a little more belief and committment but the game as a spectacle was poor.
Yak did well to turn his man, advance and shoot but it just lacked the power and determination to beat Schwarzer , who palmed it away.
Bilyaletdinov came on for the last 3 mins, but odd to bring off Coleman, who is the one player that could perhaps feed Bily. Yakubu came close off a bouncing ball from Osman, but lashed it just wide. Fellaini set up Yakubu brilliantly for the last kick of teh game but his shot was quintessential powder puff suff as he passed it back to the keeper, and Howard Webb blew to end another ineffective display from the Blues.
An away draw at a bogey ground will go down as an acceptable result but really this was simply a continuation of Everton's attrocious start, with no decent attacking play or penetration on goal to speak of. The first clean sheet of the season, though... and the way Moyes thinks, that will be hailed as fantastic progress and a great improvement. Only problem is... we're now BOTTOM of the Premier League!
Arteta took an early corner short but Baines's lofted coss was very poor, though he then did better with a more conevtional as Everton ran everything down the left. Fulham's first shot was long range from Simon Davies. After some good early possession that chacracterteristically went
An excellent ball from Baines in to Cahill say the Everton player tumble but the free-kick was odly awarded against Cahill. Pienaar then got hold of one on off a throw-in, but straight at Schwarzer. Everton were prodcuing good approach play, Coleman going on a nice run, but the final ball as ever just not coming for the Blues.
Pienaar won a free-kick wide left that Arteta curved in but the Fulham defence were all over it. Coleman won one on the other side and Baines this time put in a decent cross. Coleman on the other side was really getting the feel for playing right midfield, and running well at the Fulham defence. Lots more sustained passing but no end result, a fliked cross ending up with the goalkeeper at the midpoint of the half.
Baines then saw some space and went for a driving run that won one corner, then another but nothing came of them. Pienaar cut in and tried a shot that was horrendous. After more dreadfully inefective possession play, Arteta saw some space and pulled off an excellent shot form distance that Schwarzer just touched around the post. Best attempt of the half.
It continued into the second half... a frustrating lack of penetration from the Blues as ever, while Fulham gained confidence from their ability to resttrain the powder-puff efforts of the almost non-existent Everton attack. Cahill tried and failed with a bicycle kick, before giving way to Osman on the hour mark. A free-kick was driven in hard by Arteta but careened off Murphy's head.
A better move saw a great cross from Coleman on the byeline that Yakubu fluffs at the near post and Osman has no belief or committment to finish at the back post. Best chance of the game gone begging. As the clock ticked on, both teams finally started to play with a little more belief and committment but the game as a spectacle was poor.
Yak did well to turn his man, advance and shoot but it just lacked the power and determination to beat Schwarzer , who palmed it away.
Bilyaletdinov came on for the last 3 mins, but odd to bring off Coleman, who is the one player that could perhaps feed Bily. Yakubu came close off a bouncing ball from Osman, but lashed it just wide. Fellaini set up Yakubu brilliantly for the last kick of teh game but his shot was quintessential powder puff suff as he passed it back to the keeper, and Howard Webb blew to end another ineffective display from the Blues.
An away draw at a bogey ground will go down as an acceptable result but really this was simply a continuation of Everton's attrocious start, with no decent attacking play or penetration on goal to speak of. The first clean sheet of the season, though... and the way Moyes thinks, that will be hailed as fantastic progress and a great improvement. Only problem is... we're now BOTTOM of the Premier League!
Wednesday 22 September 2010
Toothless Humiliating Cup Exit
David Moyes rang a few chnages after the dismal performance against Newcastle, but the most expected starter, Jermaine Beckford, was left on the bench despite the obvious possibilities for him to gain some much-needed confidence against lower league opposition. But it was one of those changes, the defender much lauded for his forward attacking style, Seasmus Coleman who banged the ball into the back of the Brentford net inside just 6 mins who set the Blues on their way. The chance came from a shot by Bilyaletdinov that was blocked.
Better attcking moves followed, a good ball coing in for Yakubu, the goalkeeper doing well to smother the ball. Brentord went down teh otehr end where Adams had a pop form distance, going a few yards wide. Fellaini's crosses were poor but Gueye and Bily were doing better, getting some good balls in where Osman was playing better in his favoured central role.
Brentford had a good shout for something when Bilyletdinov brought down soneone on the edge of the area, as they pushed Everton back a little although Fellaini came close, then Yakubu forced two good saves from Lee, under some pressure, then Fellaini hit the post.
Brentford equalized just before the break, Alexander outjumping Jagielka and sending a looping header beyond Mucha off an excellent cross that Coleman failed to defend adequately.
Brentford remainded strong into the second half, eventually winning a penalty when Coleman hauled down Weston and was booked.. Mucha made an absolutely fantastic save to stop MacDonald forom giving Brentford a crucial lead. Woodman then hit the post before Bily had a good header saved.
As time ticked away, Distin had an excellent header cleared off the line. Fellaini went into the ref's book. Arteta and Pienaar came on to replace Gueye and Bily but to little real effect as the game drifted towrad Extra Time. Coleman went on another rampage, forcing Lee into a double save in added time.
Beckford finally came on in place of the Yak with 20 mins of extra time. Still only 4-5-1, however, against League One oposition, and Everton could do nothing meanigful as the game drifted painfully toward penalties.
Penalties:
•Everton (Baines: powerful shot, scored) 1 – 1 (Weston: sends Mucha wrong way) Brentford;
•Everton (Neville: just inside the post) 2 – 2 (Forster: in off the post) Brentford;
•Everton (Arteta: scores easily) 3 – 3 (Spillane: Mucha almost saves) Brentford;
•Everton (Beckford: Saved by Lee!!) 3 – 4 (MacDonald: Mucha goes the wrong way) Brentford;
•Everton (Jagielka: Hits the post!) 3 – 4 Brentford win on Penalties;
Astounding!
Better attcking moves followed, a good ball coing in for Yakubu, the goalkeeper doing well to smother the ball. Brentord went down teh otehr end where Adams had a pop form distance, going a few yards wide. Fellaini's crosses were poor but Gueye and Bily were doing better, getting some good balls in where Osman was playing better in his favoured central role.
Brentford had a good shout for something when Bilyletdinov brought down soneone on the edge of the area, as they pushed Everton back a little although Fellaini came close, then Yakubu forced two good saves from Lee, under some pressure, then Fellaini hit the post.
Brentford equalized just before the break, Alexander outjumping Jagielka and sending a looping header beyond Mucha off an excellent cross that Coleman failed to defend adequately.
Brentford remainded strong into the second half, eventually winning a penalty when Coleman hauled down Weston and was booked.. Mucha made an absolutely fantastic save to stop MacDonald forom giving Brentford a crucial lead. Woodman then hit the post before Bily had a good header saved.
As time ticked away, Distin had an excellent header cleared off the line. Fellaini went into the ref's book. Arteta and Pienaar came on to replace Gueye and Bily but to little real effect as the game drifted towrad Extra Time. Coleman went on another rampage, forcing Lee into a double save in added time.
Beckford finally came on in place of the Yak with 20 mins of extra time. Still only 4-5-1, however, against League One oposition, and Everton could do nothing meanigful as the game drifted painfully toward penalties.
Penalties:
•Everton (Baines: powerful shot, scored) 1 – 1 (Weston: sends Mucha wrong way) Brentford;
•Everton (Neville: just inside the post) 2 – 2 (Forster: in off the post) Brentford;
•Everton (Arteta: scores easily) 3 – 3 (Spillane: Mucha almost saves) Brentford;
•Everton (Beckford: Saved by Lee!!) 3 – 4 (MacDonald: Mucha goes the wrong way) Brentford;
•Everton (Jagielka: Hits the post!) 3 – 4 Brentford win on Penalties;
Astounding!
Monday 6 September 2010
Everton: Value for Money
A new study has hailed Everton as the real champions of the Premier League in the 2009/10 season!
That is the finding of a university study which has put together a Financial Fair Play league.
The research, carried out by Dr Sue Bridgwewater from the University of Warwick, balances teams' performance over the 2009/10 season against their financial circumstances.
It was based on a formula which takes into account wages and transfer expenditure in relation to points gathered, with the Blues coming out top of the league.
David Moyes' men come out ahead of Blackburn, Arsenal and Tottenham in the standings. In contrast, Manchester City, Liverpool and West Ham would have been in the relegation zone.
The research was suggested by The Times, with their chief football correspondent Patrick Barclay writing: "The findings are very much in line with the view of managers of how Barlcays Premier League clubs are run.
"If football were anything to do with fairness, Goodison Park would have been a blue sea of celebration at the end of last season and David Moyes a champion manager."
Dr Bridgewater has written several books on football business and runs a course for current and aspiring managers at the University of Warwick.
The 2009/10 Financial Fair Play League looked like this:
1
Everton
2
Blackburn Rovers
3
Arsenal
4
Tottenham Hotspur
5
Fulham
6
Manchester United
7
Bolton Wanderers
8
Birmingham City
9
Chelsea
10
Burnley
11
Aston Villa
12
Stoke City
13
Wolves
14
Wigan Athletic
15
Sunderland
16
Hull City
17
Portsmouth
18
Liverpool
19
West Ham United
20
Manchester City
That is the finding of a university study which has put together a Financial Fair Play league.
The research, carried out by Dr Sue Bridgwewater from the University of Warwick, balances teams' performance over the 2009/10 season against their financial circumstances.
It was based on a formula which takes into account wages and transfer expenditure in relation to points gathered, with the Blues coming out top of the league.
David Moyes' men come out ahead of Blackburn, Arsenal and Tottenham in the standings. In contrast, Manchester City, Liverpool and West Ham would have been in the relegation zone.
The research was suggested by The Times, with their chief football correspondent Patrick Barclay writing: "The findings are very much in line with the view of managers of how Barlcays Premier League clubs are run.
"If football were anything to do with fairness, Goodison Park would have been a blue sea of celebration at the end of last season and David Moyes a champion manager."
Dr Bridgewater has written several books on football business and runs a course for current and aspiring managers at the University of Warwick.
The 2009/10 Financial Fair Play League looked like this:
1
Everton
2
Blackburn Rovers
3
Arsenal
4
Tottenham Hotspur
5
Fulham
6
Manchester United
7
Bolton Wanderers
8
Birmingham City
9
Chelsea
10
Burnley
11
Aston Villa
12
Stoke City
13
Wolves
14
Wigan Athletic
15
Sunderland
16
Hull City
17
Portsmouth
18
Liverpool
19
West Ham United
20
Manchester City
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