Everton: February 2009 Archives

Everton remain in the hunt for Europe while West Brom stay bottom of the league following a 2-0 defeat Goodison Park.

Everton defender Leighton Baines is hoping he may get a chance to take the free kicks at the club with the absence of Mikel Arteta.

David Moyes will have Tim Cahill and Tony Hibbert back in the squad for the clash with West Brom but Mikel Arteta is out.

Mikel Arteta is to have his operation in Spain next week and is already thinking about his eventual return to the side.

Everton face a summer battle to keep hold of South African midfielder Steven Pienaar as Russian side Ruben Kazan step up their efforts.

Portsmouth midfielder Niko Kranjcar is attracting the attention of Everton boss David Moyes who could make a move in the summer.

Everton skipper Phil Neville says the side must not lose their focus just because of the injury problems at the club.

Everton will wait until the swelling has calmed down on Victor Anichebe's knee before they find out how long he will be out of the side

Everton's Spanish playmaker Mikel Arteta will undergo surgery next week in his home country to repair his cruciate knee ligament.

Everton are set to make another move for Portuguese international Joao Moutinho with the news that Mikel Arteta is out for nine months.

Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta has suffered cruciate knee ligament damage and has been ruled out for the rest of the season.

Everton boss David Moyes fears the results of a scan on Mikel Arteta's knee will ensure the Spaniard faces a long lay off.

Newcastle secured a deserved point following a 0-0 draw against Everton despite playing the second half with ten men.

David Moyes has vowed to keep hold of his top stars and insists top-four hopefuls Everton are not a selling club.

Everton boss David Moyes has urged fans not to expect too much too soon from on-loan striker Jo.

Lars Jacobsen is hoping to secure his Everton debut at Newcastle on Sunday as right-back Tony Hibbert is suspended.

David Moyes has vowed to protect young players like Jack Rodwell after he signed a new five-year deal with Everton on Thursday.

Defender Phil Jagielka claims the experience of playing for England will make him a better player for Everton.

Everton boss David Moyes is not getting carried away with the thought of making a trip to Wembley and an FA Cup final.

Everton could be boosted by the return of striker Louis Saha for the clash with Newcastle on Sunday after he resumed full training.

Everton are being linked with a summer move for £9m rated Tottenham striker Darren Bent who looks to be on his way from Spurs.

Derby midfielder Robbie Savage has revealed his biggest regret in the game is not joining Everton when he had the chance.

Everton are ready to offer goal-scoring hero Jack Rodwell a long-term contract after the midfielder netted against Aston Villa.

Everton boss David Moyes has buried the hatchet with Victor Anichebe and says he is back in contention for a place.

Everton winger Andy Van Der Meyde is back enjoying his football again and looking forward to playing against Aston Villa in the FA Cup.

Everton winger Andy Van Der Meyde is in the squad for the FA Cup clash with Aston Villa but Jo is cup tied and cannot play.

Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta has admitted he is baffled why he continuously gets overlooked for Spain international recognition.

David Moyes is set to make a summer move to try and land Brazilian striker Jo for half the £18m Manchester City paid for him.

Everton striker James Vaughan is finally back in light training and could even make a shock return to action by the end of the season.

Phil Jagielka is determined to emulate his Everton form and make an impression for England at centre-back.

Everton midfielder Tim Cahill has spoken of his debt to the Australian surgeon whose skills ended his metatarsal injuries.

Striker Victor Anichebe says he has no regrets following his training ground bust-up with boss David Moyes.

Everton boss David Moyes has heaped praise on centre-half Phil Jagielka after he was called into the England squad.

New loan striker sensation Jo will get even better between now and the end of the season, according to Everton boss David Moyes.

Two goals from new boy Jo and one from Mikel Arteta saw Everton comfortably home against a poor Bolton side.

David Moyes will give late checks to Marouane Fellaini and Steven Pienaar ahead of the clash with Bolton but Jo should start.

Everton's midfield maestro Mikel Arteta wants the extra time win against Liverpool to spur the side all the way to Wembley.

Everton boss David Moyes has spoken of his pride in his young players after they overcame Liverpool in the FA Cup last night.

Everton striker Victor Anichebe has apologised for his behaviour on the training ground but denies it was as bad as reported.

David Moyes is unable to pick new signing Jo for tonight's clash with Liverpool as he is cup tied so Tim Cahill will start up front.

The future of Victor Anichebe at the club could be in doubt after a reported bust up with David Moyes on the training ground.

David Moyes believes new loan signing Jo will flourish at the club after signing on loan until the end of the season.

Jo has pledged to rediscover his goalscoring form after joining Everton on loan but there are no plans to make the deal permanent.

Everton boss David Moyes has not ruled out any last minute deals after landing striker Jo from Manchester City on loan.

Everton have completed the signing of Brazilian striker Jo, who has signed on loan for the rest of the season from Manchester City.

Everton are in talks with Manchester City about signing Brazilian striker Jo on loan for the rest of the season.

Mikel Arteta is expected to reject the chance of a move to the likes of Man City and Arsenal and sign an improved deal at Everton.

Everton remain in the hunt for Europe while West Brom stay bottom of the league following a 2-0 defeat Goodison Park.

Everton defender Leighton Baines is hoping he may get a chance to take the free kicks at the club with the absence of Mikel Arteta.

David Moyes will have Tim Cahill and Tony Hibbert back in the squad for the clash with West Brom but Mikel Arteta is out.

Mikel Arteta is to have his operation in Spain next week and is already thinking about his eventual return to the side.

Everton face a summer battle to keep hold of South African midfielder Steven Pienaar as Russian side Ruben Kazan step up their efforts.

Portsmouth midfielder Niko Kranjcar is attracting the attention of Everton boss David Moyes who could make a move in the summer.

Everton skipper Phil Neville says the side must not lose their focus just because of the injury problems at the club.

Everton will wait until the swelling has calmed down on Victor Anichebe's knee before they find out how long he will be out of the side

Everton's Spanish playmaker Mikel Arteta will undergo surgery next week in his home country to repair his cruciate knee ligament.

Everton are set to make another move for Portuguese international Joao Moutinho with the news that Mikel Arteta is out for nine months.

Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta has suffered cruciate knee ligament damage and has been ruled out for the rest of the season.

Everton boss David Moyes fears the results of a scan on Mikel Arteta's knee will ensure the Spaniard faces a long lay off.

Newcastle secured a deserved point following a 0-0 draw against Everton despite playing the second half with ten men.

David Moyes has vowed to keep hold of his top stars and insists top-four hopefuls Everton are not a selling club.

Everton boss David Moyes has urged fans not to expect too much too soon from on-loan striker Jo.