The Allardyce Diaries: The definitive guide for non-Evertonians
By Dave Downie
Since Sam Allardyce’s sacking earlier, there’ve been a number of non-Evertonians aghast at the decision for Everton to part company with the 63-year old.
Many agree with the...
Derby stalemate should be Allardyce’s final act; start next season now
By Dave Downie
It’s the end of a week where things seem to have been gathering pace behind the scenes at Everton with an eye on next season and beyond.
It...
“If Bramley Moore reflects the club’s ambition, then we shouldn’t fear filling a bigger...
By Dave Downie
It’s one year on from when Liverpool City Council and Everton Football Club announced that heads of terms had been agreed on the development of a new...
Nobody is blameless in this dreadful season, but there’s very few who can change...
By Dave Downie
Amongst the plethora of depressing realities we’ve learned from Everton’s pitiful season, it’s that there is no rock bottom. Every few weeks, sometimes even less, this once...
Latest false dawn could be the most costly of them all
By Dave Downie
It’s the kind of football that makes you struggle to think back to a time when you actually enjoyed watching your team. Sadly, you could say that...
Gone in 60 days: An Everton production
By Dave Downie
Let me take you back just 60 days to the morning of 31st August 2017.
The transfer window is due to close in just over 12 hours time...
Something to work with and why Ronald Koeman is completely out of order
By Dave Downie
Sometimes in life you surprise yourself on rare occasions. Yesterday was one of those instances for me following another Everton defeat to-nil.
Typically I'm foaming at the mouth...
Everton and Ross Barkley: An increasingly painful divorce
By Dave Downie
As many Evertonians sharpened their pitchforks in anticipation of some post-deadline-day fume following the club’s failure to sign a much needed striker last night, the award for...
Dave Downie: The Rooney dream may well end in tears, but it’s hard not...
By Dave Downie
Several weeks ago, I wrote a piece on how Wayne Rooney would be everything Everton don’t need as they embark on a new era following an unprecedented...
Dave Downie: Jordan Pickford will end years of goalkeeping neglect
By Dave Downie
Jordan Pickford is set to become Everton’s first major signing this summer and will bring an end to a distinct lack of goalkeeping competence which has blighted...
