Everton: April 2009 Archives

Surgery boost for Jags

Everton defender Phil Jagielka has had his knee operation which the club have revealed went 'really really well'.

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Everton linked with strike ace

Everton boss David Moyes is lining up a shock summer move for former England striker Michael Owen, according to reports.

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Phil fills up over Cup KO

Everton defender Phil Jagielka has admitted breaking down in floods of tears when he realied he was not going to make the FA Cup final.

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Toffees chief laments ticket scramble

The row over Cup final ticket allocation rumbles on with chief executive Robert Elstone describing it as 'a smack in the face for fans'.

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FA blasted over tickets

Chief Executive Robert Elstone has attacked the FA for their Cup final ticket allocation which he describes as 'hopelessly inadequate'.

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Defender return hopes

Phil Jagielka will have an operation on his knee on Wednesday with a view to returning to the side before the start of the next campaign

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Players warned by boss

Everton boss David Moyes has warned his players to forget about the FA Cup final and concentrate on the Premiership.

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Yobo set for final

Everton's Joseph Yobo looks set to get the nod to replace the luckless Phil Jagielka in next month's FA Cup final.

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Moyes on Jagielka worry

Everton defender Phil Jagielka has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and will miss the FA Cup final against Chelsea.

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Everton 1-2 Manchester City

Manchester City collected only their second away win of the season after a much-improved display at Everton.

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FT:Everton 1-2 Man City:City hold on after Gosling got Everton within one in stoppage time. Goals from Ireland and Robinho see City through for a deserved win.

GOAL:Everton 1-2 Man City: (94mins)Gosling breaks into the penalty area and cuts onto his left-foot and finds the top corner.

GOAL:Everton 0-2 Man City: (53mins)Robinho finds Ireland on the break. Ireland controls well and rolls the ball into the corner.

HT:Everton 0-1 Man City:City have dominated so far against a jaded looking Everton and Robinho's strike separates the sides at the break.

GOAL:Everton 0-1 Man City: (34mins)Elano finds Robinho who steps past Jagielka and drives the ball through Howard into the net.

LINE UP: Howard, Hibbert, Yobo, Jagielka, Baines, Osman, Neville, Castillo, Pienaar, Fellaini, Saha

LINE UP: Given, Richards, Onuoha, Dunne, Bridge, De Jong, Kompany, Elano, Ireland, Robinho, Caicedo

Moyes boosted by return

David Moyes will be boosted by the return of Belgium international Marouane Fellaini for the clash with Manchester City.

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Ticket worry confirmed

Everton chief exec Robert Elstone has expressed the club's disappointment after only being allocated 25,000 tickets for the cup final.

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Final ticket worry

Fears are growing that FA Cup final tickets could get into the wrong hands with some websites already selling them at inflated prices.

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We could have won - Moyes

David Moyes was delighted with the efforts of his players in the FA Cup Final rehearsal at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.

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Chelsea 0-0 Everton

Chelsea's title aspirations look to be over for this season after they were held to a 0-0 draw against Everton at Stamford Bridge.

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FT:Chelsea 0-0 Everton: Chelsea dominated the second half but could not break down a resolute Everton defence with Drogba hitting the bar in injury time.

HT:Chelsea 0-0 Everton: Chelsea have edged the possession but Everton have gone closest through Jo and Cahill in a tight first half at Stamford Bridge.

LINE UP: Howard, Jacobsen, Lescott, Yobo, Baines, Osman, Castillo, Neville, Pienaar, Jo, Cahill.

LINE UP: Cech, Ivanovic, Alex, Terry, Ashley Cole, Ballack, Essien, Lampard, Drogba, Anelka, Malouda.

Jo return for Blues

Everton boss David Moyes is able to recall Brazilian striker Jo for the clash at Chelsea tonight and he may come in for Louis Saha.

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Moyes on cash splash

Everton boss David Moyes says if he was handed £100m to spend on new players it would not guarantee the club any more success.

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Boss hailed by midfielder

Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar has hailed David Moyes as the best manager in the Premier League.

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Boss hails manager

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright says David Moyes has stopped him from quitting the club and walking away in the past.

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Keeper clued up

Everton's former Manchester United keeper Tim Howard has revealed he had been doing his homework on United's penalty takers all week.

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Manchester United 2-4 Everton

Tim Howard saved two penalties against former club Man Utd to help send Everton through to the FA Cup final after a 4-2 shoot-out win.

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PENS:Man Utd 2-4 Everton: Tim Howard saved two penalties and Phil Jagielka sealed victory after a goalless 120 minutes at Wembley.

ET:Man Utd 0-0 Everton: Utd have been the better side and saw a second-half penalty appeal waved away when Jagielka and Welbeck came together.

HT:Man Utd 0-0 Everton: United have edged the first half with Everton poor going forward while Macheda fired just wide early on from 18 yards.

LINE UP: Howard, Hibbert, Jagielka, Lescott, Baines, Osman, Neville, Fellaini, Pienaar, Cahill, Saha.

LINE UP: Foster, Rafael Da Silva, Ferdinand, Vidic, Fabio Da Silva, Welbeck, Gibson, Anderson, Park, Tevez, Macheda.

Moyes eyes big things for Blues

David Moyes is hoping for more transfer funds to take Everton to the next level and feels winning the FA Cup will help the cause.

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Moyes ponders striker options

David Moyes will give Louis Saha until the last minute to face his old club Manchester United but James Vaughan is on stand-by.

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South African eyes Utd scalp

South African midfielder Steven Pienaar is predicting an upset when Everton meet Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-finals.

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Boss bans Beeb

Everton boss David Moyes banned the BBC cameras from their FA Cup press day on Tuesday.

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Striker worry for Moyes

Everton have a late worry over striker Louis Saha who is a doubt for the FA Cup semi-final after picking up a virus.

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Skipper stays upbeat

Everton skipper Phil Neville says the team have not yet given up hope of winning a Champions League berth this season.

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Jo remains hopeful

Brazilian striker Jo admits he has not given up hope of staying at Everton beyond the end of the season despite the worry over his cost

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Striker deal no go

Everton boss David Moyes has ruled out a summer move for Manchester City striker Jo who he claims would cost the club too much money.

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Fourth spot too far away

Everton boss David Moyes has all but given up on fourth spot in the Premiership after Sunday's draw with Aston Villa.

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Aston Villa 3-3 Everton

Aston Villa staged a dramatic fightback to share the spoils with Everton in a six-goal thriller at Villa Park.

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FT:A Villa 3-3 Everton: The spoils are shared in a six goal thriller at Villa Park, a fair result and a fantastic game between two well organised sides.

GOAL:A Villa 3-3 Everton: (66mins) Gareth Barry equalises for Villa from the spot after Lescott fouled Petrov.

GOAL:A Villa 2-3 Everton: (55mins) James Milner hits an unstoppable free kick from distance to get Villa back in the game instantly

GOAL:A Villa 1-3 Everton: (53mins) A great shot on the turn from Pienaar increases Everton's lead against the run of play.

HT:A Villa 1-2 Everton: A great first half at Villa Park with chances at both ends, this is a very open game and it is there for the taking.

GOAL:A Villa 1-2 Everton: (32mins) Howard fails to deal with a cross and the ball falls to Carew who scores from close range.

GOAL:A Villa 0-2 Everton: (22mins) Cahill reacts quickly to the second ball from a corner and doubles Everton's lead with a header.

GOAL:A Villa 0-1 Everton: (18mins) Fellaini meets Baines' cross for a simple tap in after some good work by Jo.

LINE UP: Howard, Hibbert, Lescott, Jagielka, Baines, Osman, Neville, Cahill, Pienaar, Fellaini, Jo

LINE UP: Friedel, Luke Young, Davies, Knight, Shorey, Milner, Petrov, Barry, Ashley Young, Agbonlahor, Carew

Moyes cool on United link

Everton boss David Moyes has played down talk of succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson at Man Utd despite praise from his fellow Scot.

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Striker eyes big prise

Everton striker James Vaughan has set his sights on turning out for the side against Manchester United at Wembley.

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Howard's way clear for Villa test

Everton boss David Moyes is hopeful that Tim Howard will be fit for the clash with Aston Villa after shaking off a thigh strain.

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Striker comeback boost

Everton striker James Vaughan has made a successful comeback for the reserves after playing for over an hour on Wednesday night.

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Injury boost for Blues

Everton are set for a boost on the injury front as keeper Tim Howard is confident he will be fit to face Aston Villa on Sunday.

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Portuguese star linked

Everton boss David Moyes is once again being linked with a summer move for Sporting Lisbon's midfielder Joao Moutinho.

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Striker aims for Villa victory

Brazilian striker Jo has described the forthcoming clash with Aston Villa as the 'biggest game of the season' so far.

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Osman praises team-mate

Everton's record signing Marouane Fellaini is 'unplayable' at times according to team-mate Leon Osman.

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Toffees can stick in for fourth - Moyes

David Moyes believes his Everton side can still make a late bid for the fourth Champions League spot this season.

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Striker eyes return

Yakubu has admitted he is sad not to be involved in the business end of the campaign and is already looking ahead to next season.

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Top four spot still on - Moyes

Everton boss David Moyes believes a top four spot and a place in the Champions League is not beyond the side this season.

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Everton 4-0 Wigan Athletic

Two goals from on-loan striker Jo helped Everton to a 4-0 victory over Wigan at Goodison Park.

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FT:Everton 4-0 Wigan:Everton enjoyed a rewarding 15 minute spell in the second half to secure three vital points, but Wigan had their fair share of chances.

GOAL:Everton 4-0 Wigan: (61mins) The home side extend their lead as Osman slots the ball home after Kirkland's initial save.

GOAL:Everton 3-0 Wigan: (52mins) Another goal for Everton as Fellaini's shot is saved by Kirkland only for Jo to tap the ball in.

GOAL:Everton 2-0 Wigan: (47mins) The home side double their lead as Fellaini gets on the end of a Hibbert cross and scores.

HT:Everton 1-0 Wigan:Wigan were more than a match for Everton, but failed to capitalise when they were on top and paid the price by being behind at the break.

GOAL:Everton 1-0 Wigan: (26mins) Everton take the lead as Jo latches onto a long ball forward before firing the ball home.

LINE UP: Kirkland, Melchiot, Bramble, Boyce, Figueroa, Watson, Brown, Valencia, Scharner, N'Zogbia, Mido

LINE UP: Howard, Hibbert, Jagielka, Lescott, Baines, Osman, Neville, Cahill, Pienaar, Fellaini, Jo

Moyes considering Jo transfer

David Moyes says on-loan striker Jo needs to prove his worth before Everton can consider making Manchester City a permanent offer.

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Jo makes future revelation

On-loan striker Jo has cast doubt on his future with parent club Manchester City by revealing he wants to stay at Everton.

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International give Moyes selection headache

David Moyes is waiting on the return of Tim Cahill and Tim Howard from international duty before naming his side to face Wigan.

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Everton to renew interst in Portuguese international

Everton target Joao Moutinho has admitted that he would find it hard to reject a move to England if a good offer came in.

Defender earns special praise

Everton manager David Moyes has hailed Joleon Lescott, who has recovered from a dip in form to return to the England squad.

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Midfielder boost for Moyes

Tim Cahill will return to Everton from international duty fitter then when he left, according to Australian coach Pim Verbeek.

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I'm alright- Jack

Everton's Jack Rodwell has admitted his delight after getting a run out for the England under-21's against France last night.

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Midfielder worry for Blues

David Moyes will be keeping his fingers crossed that Tim Cahill comes through Australia's clash with Uzbekistan unscathed.

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Surgery boost for Jags

Everton defender Phil Jagielka has had his knee operation which the club have revealed went 'really really well'.

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Everton linked with strike ace

Everton boss David Moyes is lining up a shock summer move for former England striker Michael Owen, according to reports.

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Phil fills up over Cup KO

Everton defender Phil Jagielka has admitted breaking down in floods of tears when he realied he was not going to make the FA Cup final.

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Toffees chief laments ticket scramble

The row over Cup final ticket allocation rumbles on with chief executive Robert Elstone describing it as 'a smack in the face for fans'.

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FA blasted over tickets

Chief Executive Robert Elstone has attacked the FA for their Cup final ticket allocation which he describes as 'hopelessly inadequate'.

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Defender return hopes

Phil Jagielka will have an operation on his knee on Wednesday with a view to returning to the side before the start of the next campaign

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Players warned by boss

Everton boss David Moyes has warned his players to forget about the FA Cup final and concentrate on the Premiership.

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Yobo set for final

Everton's Joseph Yobo looks set to get the nod to replace the luckless Phil Jagielka in next month's FA Cup final.

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Moyes on Jagielka worry

Everton defender Phil Jagielka has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and will miss the FA Cup final against Chelsea.

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Everton 1-2 Manchester City

Manchester City collected only their second away win of the season after a much-improved display at Everton.

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FT:Everton 1-2 Man City:City hold on after Gosling got Everton within one in stoppage time. Goals from Ireland and Robinho see City through for a deserved win.

GOAL:Everton 1-2 Man City: (94mins)Gosling breaks into the penalty area and cuts onto his left-foot and finds the top corner.

GOAL:Everton 0-2 Man City: (53mins)Robinho finds Ireland on the break. Ireland controls well and rolls the ball into the corner.

HT:Everton 0-1 Man City:City have dominated so far against a jaded looking Everton and Robinho's strike separates the sides at the break.

GOAL:Everton 0-1 Man City: (34mins)Elano finds Robinho who steps past Jagielka and drives the ball through Howard into the net.

LINE UP: Howard, Hibbert, Yobo, Jagielka, Baines, Osman, Neville, Castillo, Pienaar, Fellaini, Saha

LINE UP: Given, Richards, Onuoha, Dunne, Bridge, De Jong, Kompany, Elano, Ireland, Robinho, Caicedo

Moyes boosted by return

David Moyes will be boosted by the return of Belgium international Marouane Fellaini for the clash with Manchester City.

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Ticket worry confirmed

Everton chief exec Robert Elstone has expressed the club's disappointment after only being allocated 25,000 tickets for the cup final.

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Final ticket worry

Fears are growing that FA Cup final tickets could get into the wrong hands with some websites already selling them at inflated prices.

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We could have won - Moyes

David Moyes was delighted with the efforts of his players in the FA Cup Final rehearsal at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.

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Chelsea 0-0 Everton

Chelsea's title aspirations look to be over for this season after they were held to a 0-0 draw against Everton at Stamford Bridge.

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FT:Chelsea 0-0 Everton: Chelsea dominated the second half but could not break down a resolute Everton defence with Drogba hitting the bar in injury time.

HT:Chelsea 0-0 Everton: Chelsea have edged the possession but Everton have gone closest through Jo and Cahill in a tight first half at Stamford Bridge.

LINE UP: Howard, Jacobsen, Lescott, Yobo, Baines, Osman, Castillo, Neville, Pienaar, Jo, Cahill.

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