Player Focus: Does Baines Deserve to Start Upon His Return From Injury?
by Ben McAleer
at Ijumaa, Des 20 2013 16:00
When Leighton Baines limped off in the 50th minute during Everton’s 3-3 draw with Liverpool last month, fans of the Toffees were justifiably gutted that the left-back had to leave the field of play injured. Many had expected youngster John Stones to come in as his stand in while Baines recover...
WhoScored Tipster: The Weekend's Top Tips
by Tancredi Palmeri
at Ijumaa, Nov 22 2013 17:30
Liverpool, Manchester and Dortmund is where the primary betting tips are to be found this weekend as domestic action returns following the international break.LIKELY BETS Milan vs Genoa: MILAN TO WIN @1.44The poor run form has to stop for the Rossoneri sooner or later, with the club languishing just...
Team Focus: The Evolution of Liverpool Ahead of Merseyside Derby
by Jonathan Wilson
at Alhamisi, Nov 21 2013 11:48
Brendan Rodgers, the theory went, was the king of possession, a manager who prioritised having the ball almost above all else. There was even talk at times last season that he cared more about possession than goals, and that his side was great at moving the ball sideways but not so good at putting i...
Team Focus: Everton's New Identity
by Ben McAleer
at Jumanne, Sep 17 2013 17:00
Player Focus: Why Coleman Can Take the Reins from Baines
by Martin Laurence
at Alhamisi, Ago 29 2013 17:59
Much of the media attention around Everton regards star players potentially moving on between now and midnight on Monday, with Leighton Baines in the spotlight having reportedly made his desire to join United known. The fans can be pretty safe in the knowledge that a far less heralded first teamer s...
Team Focus: Premier League Preview Part 3 - Crystal Palace and Everton
by Ben McAleer
at Alhamisi, Ago 8 2013 15:00
The loss of Wilfried Zaha will be a blow to Crystal Palace upon their return to the Premier League. The young England international signed for Manchester United in January, but spent the remainder of the season with the Eagles and played a vital role in their route to the play-off final win over Wat...
Player Focus: Could Clément Chantôme Replace Marouane Fellaini?
by Ben McAleer
at Alhamisi, Jul 11 2013 15:00
When David Beckham signed for Paris Saint-Germain in January, it was expected to not only boost the profile of the Parisian side, but also improve the team as a whole. The pressure was on Carlo Ancelotti to land their first title since 1994 and an experienced head in the middle of the park was just ...
Player Focus: Is There Anyone Out There Quite Like Leighton Baines?
by Martin Laurence
at Jumamosi, Jun 29 2013 10:15
The role of the modern day full back has become increasingly important, with the ball often recycled out to the right and left sided defenders more often than any other position. Nowadays their capabilities in attack are often as important as their solidity at the back, and there are few that have s...
Team Focus: Are Everton Fans Right to Fear Martinez Appointment?
by Martin Laurence
at Alhamisi, Mei 30 2013 12:47
Roberto Martinez is lovely isn't he? Ask Dave Whelan and he'll tell you that he is one of the top managers in Europe. It's odd then that Everton fans don't seem entirely likely to welcome the Spaniard with open arms, and the likelihood of hiring a manager that has just seen his side relegated isn't ...