Everton: October 2009 Archives

Villa maintained their good recent run with a hard-earned point in a match of few chances that ended with two late red cards.

Louis Saha, Joseph Yobo, Steven Pienaar, Leighton Baines and Diniyar Bilyaletdinov all face fitness tests ahead of the Villa clash.

Everton Life-President Sir Philip Carter has paid tribute to skipper Phil Neville and described him as 'essential' to the cause.

Everton are sweating on the fitness of striker Louis Saha ahead of the clash with Euro rivals Aston Villa this weekend.

Everton captain Phil Neville is targeting a return to the side against Manchester United after the next international break.

Everton are one of a number of clubs said to be taking an interest in Argentine midfielder Rinaudo according to reports.

Everton are being linked with a move for Rubin Kazan ace Alexander Ryazantsev but face stiff competition from Spartak Moscow.

Derby chairman of football Adam Pearson has thanked Everton after striker James Vaughan returned to Goodison Park.

David Moyes goes into tonight's Carling Cup clash at Spurs with seven players definitely out and another four doubtful.

Everton boss David Moyes has blamed tired legs for the defeat to Bolton on Sunday and says the side ran out of steam.

Everton boss David Moyes is the latest in a long line of managers to be linked with a move for Middlesbrough's Adam Johnson.

Bolton secured their first home league win of the season against Everton at the Reebok.

Everton boss David Moyes has admitted the long list of injuries at the club are beginning to get to him following the Benfica defeat.

Everton boss David Moyes insists his under-strength side 'did their best' in the 5-0 Europa League defeat at Benfica.

Everton winger Diniyar Bilyaletdinov has suffered a thigh problem and could struggle to play at Bolton on Sunday.

Everton take their unblemished Europa League record to Benfica tonight with boss David Moyes very wary of the opposition.

Everton will hand a late fitness check to South African midfielder Steven Pienaar ahead of tonight's clash with Benfica.

Everton boss David Moyes will hand South African midfielder Steven Pienaar a late fitness test ahead of the clash with Benfica.

Everton boss David Moyes has slammed organisers of the Carling Cup for making them play twice in three days.

David Moyes is delighted at Diniyar Bilyaletdinov's Premier League assimilation but admits he doesn't know where to play him.

David Moyes admits Jack Rodwell needs a rest but that Everton don't have the players available for the youngster to take a break.

David Moyes admits Everton are still some way off finding top form and feels it is because experienced players are still missing.

Everton are believed to be watching Norwegian interational Knut Olav Rindaroy and the defender says it's a move he would be keen on.

A late goal from Diniyar Bilyaletdinov rescued a point for Everton against a battling Wolves side at Goodison Park.

Diniyar Bilyaletdinov is set to shake off a thigh injury and Marouane Fellaini has been cleared to play for Everton against Wolves.

Loan striker Jo insists he does not regret leaving mega-bucks Manchester City and would like to stay at Everton for 'the long run'.

Everton's Marouane Fellaini can play against Wolves after Fifa dismissed Belgium's appeal to stop him under the five-day rule.

Arsenal are hot favourites to land midfielder Stephane Sessegnon if the player leaves Paris Saint-Germain in the future.

Everton centre half Phil Jagielka has taken another step on the road to a return and is looking at November for a recall.

Everton striker James Vaughan will be out of action for between six to eight weeks after undergoing cartilage surgery.

Everton are hopeful that FIFA will rule in their favour or they face losing Marouane Fellaini for the clash with Wolves on Saturday.

Everton keeper Tom Howard says he is the form of his life as he prepares for a World Cup challenge next summer.

Everton keeper Tom Howard is looking ahead to the United States involvement in next summer's World Cup finals.

Everton boss David Moyes admits signing striker Louis Saha was a gamble because of his injury problems, but claims it has paid off.

Everton could be ready to make a January transfer move for Newcastle's Alan Smith as Bolton prepare to mount their own bid for him.

David Moyes is set for a major boost on the injury front with the news that Mikel Arteta could return to the first team this month.

Everton striker James Vaughan has suffered yet another injury and requires a further operation on his knee to repair a torn cartilage.

Everton boss David Moyes is keeping a close eye on French international defender Rod Fanni according to reports across the channel.

Everton's Leon Osman says the side must get used to becoming a scalp in the Premiership after failing to overcome Stoke at home.

Everton have an injury concern over South African midfielder Steven Pienaar after he was ruled out of South Africa's double header.

David Moyes claims Sunday's goal hero Leon Osman is the 'brickwork' of Everton and scotched rumours he was set to leave in the summer.

Everton are reportedly lining up a £3million January transfer window raid for Dutch side VVV Venlo's Japan international Keisuke Honda.

Robert Huth's first goal for Stoke was cancelled out by a great effort from Leon Osman as the spoils were shared at Goodison Park.

Tim Cahill is putting together an appeal to help victims of the tsunami which destroyed the Samoan village where his family come from.

Everton may be without centre half Joseph Yobo for the clash with Stoke on Sunday after he picked up a thigh strain in training.

Everton boss David Moyes was delighted with the teams performance in the win over BATE Borisov in Belarus.

Everton boss David Moyes is without Steven Pienaar, Phil Neville and Jack Rodwell for tonight's Europa clash in Belarus.

Joseph Yobo believes that the side are in for a tough test tonight when they take on BATE in the Europa League.

Villa maintained their good recent run with a hard-earned point in a match of few chances that ended with two late red cards.

Louis Saha, Joseph Yobo, Steven Pienaar, Leighton Baines and Diniyar Bilyaletdinov all face fitness tests ahead of the Villa clash.

Everton Life-President Sir Philip Carter has paid tribute to skipper Phil Neville and described him as 'essential' to the cause.

Everton are sweating on the fitness of striker Louis Saha ahead of the clash with Euro rivals Aston Villa this weekend.

Everton captain Phil Neville is targeting a return to the side against Manchester United after the next international break.

Everton are one of a number of clubs said to be taking an interest in Argentine midfielder Rinaudo according to reports.

Everton are being linked with a move for Rubin Kazan ace Alexander Ryazantsev but face stiff competition from Spartak Moscow.

Derby chairman of football Adam Pearson has thanked Everton after striker James Vaughan returned to Goodison Park.

David Moyes goes into tonight's Carling Cup clash at Spurs with seven players definitely out and another four doubtful.

Everton boss David Moyes has blamed tired legs for the defeat to Bolton on Sunday and says the side ran out of steam.

Everton boss David Moyes is the latest in a long line of managers to be linked with a move for Middlesbrough's Adam Johnson.

Bolton secured their first home league win of the season against Everton at the Reebok.