Christopher Beesley
@cbeesleyecho.bsky.social
Everton reporter for the Liverpool Echo, I have covered Everton and Liverpool both in the Premier League and abroad since 2005.
Read my work here: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/authors/chris-beesley/
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Read my work here: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/authors/chris-beesley/
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5 Premier League home games without a win
5 Premier League away games unbeaten
Are Everton actually playing differently at Hill Dickinson Stadium?
Key numbers explained
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5 Premier League away games unbeaten
Are Everton actually playing differently at Hill Dickinson Stadium?
Key numbers explained
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Are Everton playing differently at home than away? Key numbers explained
A statistical examination of Everton's last five Premier League games at home and last five away with how they differ
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February 14, 2026 at 2:04 PM
5 Premier League home games without a win
5 Premier League away games unbeaten
Are Everton actually playing differently at Hill Dickinson Stadium?
Key numbers explained
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...
5 Premier League away games unbeaten
Are Everton actually playing differently at Hill Dickinson Stadium?
Key numbers explained
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...
I was told by Bob Marley that Everton would stay up - but angry supporters gave me a rocket
(btw, not my words!)
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(btw, not my words!)
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Bob Marley told me Everton would stay up but angry supporters gave me a rocket
Former Everton midfielder Martin Dobson, who celebrates his 78th birthday today, recalled why he felt positive about the Blues' chances when their Premier League status was on the line on the final da...
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February 14, 2026 at 12:42 PM
I was told by Bob Marley that Everton would stay up - but angry supporters gave me a rocket
(btw, not my words!)
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(btw, not my words!)
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Wayne Rooney identifies key to Everton improvements under David Moyes
"what we're seeing now"
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"what we're seeing now"
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Wayne Rooney identifies key to Everton improvements under David Moyes
Wayne Rooney has been speaking about how his former manager David Moyes has improved Everton since returning
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February 14, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Wayne Rooney identifies key to Everton improvements under David Moyes
"what we're seeing now"
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"what we're seeing now"
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Everton legend @reid6peter.bsky.social hits out at 'mind boggling' inconsistency over decisions after the hair pull red card for Michael Keane was followed by Kenny Tete's let off for a virtually identical action
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Peter Reid hits out at 'mind boggling' inconsistency after Everton red card
EXCLUSIVE: Everton legend Peter Reid believes Fulham's Kenny Tete escaping a red card for hair pulling after Michael Keane was sent off is 'mind boggling'
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February 14, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Everton legend @reid6peter.bsky.social hits out at 'mind boggling' inconsistency over decisions after the hair pull red card for Michael Keane was followed by Kenny Tete's let off for a virtually identical action
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Happy Valentine's Day Blues
David Moyes and his Everton players must find a way for supporters to embrace their new love 💙
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David Moyes and his Everton players must find a way for supporters to embrace their new love 💙
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Moyes and Everton players must find a way for fans to embrace their new love
This week's Valentine's Day edition of the Royal Blue column, Chris Beesley discusses switching affections from Goodison Park to Hill Dickinson Stadium
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February 14, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Happy Valentine's Day Blues
David Moyes and his Everton players must find a way for supporters to embrace their new love 💙
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David Moyes and his Everton players must find a way for supporters to embrace their new love 💙
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'Unbelieveable' Jordan Pickford hailed as Everton namesake pens new deal before heading out on loan
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Everton youngster signs new contract and immediately heads out on loan
Everton goalkeeper George Pickford has signed a new deal before agreeing a loan move to Southport
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February 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
'Unbelieveable' Jordan Pickford hailed as Everton namesake pens new deal before heading out on loan
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AC Milan pay visit to Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium as they seek inspiration for San Siro rebuild
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AC Milan visit new Everton stadium as they seek inspiration for San Siro rebuild
EXCLUSIVE: AC Milan despatched a delegation to Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium this week to seek inspiration for their San Siro rebuild
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February 13, 2026 at 3:05 PM
AC Milan pay visit to Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium as they seek inspiration for San Siro rebuild
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Everton rising star hailed as 'relentless' and an inspiration to all his team-mates after FA Youth Cup heroics
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Everton rising star hailed as 'relentless' after FA Youth Cup heroics
ECHO Everton reporter Chris Beesley spoke to Under-18s coach Keith Southern following the 4-2 win over Ipswich Town in the FA Youth Cup at Hill Dickinson Stadium
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February 13, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Everton rising star hailed as 'relentless' and an inspiration to all his team-mates after FA Youth Cup heroics
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Everton goalkeeper looks to follow Jordan Pickford's lead after signing new contract
'great to see'
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'great to see'
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Everton keeper looks to follow Jordan Pickford lead after new contract signed
Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan is targeting another win in Scott Phelan's first home game as interim head coach of Everton Women after signing a new contract
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February 13, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Everton goalkeeper looks to follow Jordan Pickford's lead after signing new contract
'great to see'
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'great to see'
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Join myself and @gavinbuckland1.bsky.social for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast, live at 11am, hopefully it won't be a Friday the 13th horror
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Everton’s Transfer Strategy | Home Form & Atmosphere | Stubborn Moyes? LIVE
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February 13, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Join myself and @gavinbuckland1.bsky.social for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast, live at 11am, hopefully it won't be a Friday the 13th horror
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Record scorer said it all about Braiden Graham as Everton prospect eyes Harrison Armstrong pathway following last-gasp strike on notable anniversary
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Record scorer said it all about Graham as Everton talent eyes Armstrong pathway
Analysis from Everton's 4-2 extra time victory over Ipswich Town in the FA Youth Cup fifth round at Hill Dickinson Stadium
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February 13, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Record scorer said it all about Braiden Graham as Everton prospect eyes Harrison Armstrong pathway following last-gasp strike on notable anniversary
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My player ratings from Hill Dickinson Stadium as Braiden Graham and Everton history-maker star in thrilling FA Youth Cup win against Ipswich Town after extra time
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Everton player ratings as Braiden Graham and history-maker star in thrilling win
Chris Beesley's player ratings from Everton's 4-2 win after extra-time against Ipswich Town in the FA Youth Cup fifth round at Hill Dickinson Stadium
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February 12, 2026 at 9:59 PM
My player ratings from Hill Dickinson Stadium as Braiden Graham and Everton history-maker star in thrilling FA Youth Cup win against Ipswich Town after extra time
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An interested spectator for tonight’s match, Hill Dickinson Stadium’s resident hawk which I’ve just been told keeps ‘pests’ away like “pigeons, rodents and Echo journalists!”
No such luck with the latter… reporting on Everton at all levels, home and away 🦅💙
No such luck with the latter… reporting on Everton at all levels, home and away 🦅💙
February 12, 2026 at 8:04 PM
An interested spectator for tonight’s match, Hill Dickinson Stadium’s resident hawk which I’ve just been told keeps ‘pests’ away like “pigeons, rodents and Echo journalists!”
No such luck with the latter… reporting on Everton at all levels, home and away 🦅💙
No such luck with the latter… reporting on Everton at all levels, home and away 🦅💙
The loyal supporters who are here this evening are sat on the opposite side of Hill Dickinson Stadium to myself, over in the East Stand 💪
February 12, 2026 at 6:54 PM
The loyal supporters who are here this evening are sat on the opposite side of Hill Dickinson Stadium to myself, over in the East Stand 💪
Everton and Ipswich Town players warm up before their FA Youth Cup tie at Hill Dickinson Stadium. It’s like I’ve got the place to myself, especially here in the West Stand.
February 12, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Everton and Ipswich Town players warm up before their FA Youth Cup tie at Hill Dickinson Stadium. It’s like I’ve got the place to myself, especially here in the West Stand.
Tonight’s teamsheet
February 12, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Tonight’s teamsheet
Twice in 48 hours for me at Hill Dickinson Stadium as I’m back to cover Everton’s FA Youth Cup tie with Ipswich Town.
Updates and player ratings tonight and then analysis on the way tomorrow morning.
Updates and player ratings tonight and then analysis on the way tomorrow morning.
February 12, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Twice in 48 hours for me at Hill Dickinson Stadium as I’m back to cover Everton’s FA Youth Cup tie with Ipswich Town.
Updates and player ratings tonight and then analysis on the way tomorrow morning.
Updates and player ratings tonight and then analysis on the way tomorrow morning.
Everton to host World Cup with a difference and 'A lot of people want to take part'
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Everton to host World Cup with a difference - 'Lot of people want to take part'
Everton's historic home of Goodison Park will be the first venue outside of Greater London to host matches in the Mental Health World Cup
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February 12, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Everton to host World Cup with a difference and 'A lot of people want to take part'
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Nottingham Forest could turn to manager who talked himself out of the Everton job after Sean Dyche sacking - four years on that interview is no less toe-curling
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Nottingham Forest could turn to manager who talked himself out of Everton job
Former Everton manager Sean Dyche has been sacked by Nottingham Forest and is set to be replaced by Vitor Pereira who once made a desperate plea to be Blues boss in a live interview on Sky Sports News...
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February 12, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Nottingham Forest could turn to manager who talked himself out of the Everton job after Sean Dyche sacking - four years on that interview is no less toe-curling
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Everton record transfer says David Moyes was right as what she's seen in Liverpool has shocked her
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Everton record transfer says David Moyes was right
Everton's Ruby Mace has been speaking ahead of Sunday's first home game in charge for Scott Phelan against West Ham United
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February 12, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Everton record transfer says David Moyes was right as what she's seen in Liverpool has shocked her
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After Michael Keane's sending off, Howard Webb went on television talking tough, declaring the red card "was the appropriate outcome" and "if we see it again next week, it will be the same outcome."
Except we didn’t. Seemingly because it wasn’t Everton.
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Except we didn’t. Seemingly because it wasn’t Everton.
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Everton are being refereed differently as ex-PGMOL chief blasts hair pull escape
Chris Beesley points out there is a growing case of evidence to show Everton games are being refereed differently than their Premier League rivals as former refereeing chief Keith Hackett hits out at ...
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February 12, 2026 at 10:06 AM
After Michael Keane's sending off, Howard Webb went on television talking tough, declaring the red card "was the appropriate outcome" and "if we see it again next week, it will be the same outcome."
Except we didn’t. Seemingly because it wasn’t Everton.
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...
Except we didn’t. Seemingly because it wasn’t Everton.
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...
No wins in six games at home for Everton - what's wrong at Hill Dickinson Stadium?
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What's wrong at new stadium? Everton tactics, selection, KO times and atmosphere
Our Everton writers have their say on why David Moyes' men are struggling badly to replicate their form on the road at the club's magnificent new Hill Dickinson Stadium
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February 12, 2026 at 9:41 AM
No wins in six games at home for Everton - what's wrong at Hill Dickinson Stadium?
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David Moyes is forced into a change as new absence could prompt Everton tactical rethink
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Moyes forced into change as new absence could prompt Everton tactical rethink
A look at the changes to the starting 11 that David Moyes could make for Everton's next game against Manchester United
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February 12, 2026 at 8:04 AM
David Moyes is forced into a change as new absence could prompt Everton tactical rethink
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Everton supporters are facing harsh truths over Hill Dickinson Stadium - but one thing is clear
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Everton face harsh truths over Hill Dickinson Stadium - but one thing is clear
Chris Beesley believes any Evertonian blaming Hill Dickinson Stadium for the team's poor home form is missing the point
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February 11, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Everton supporters are facing harsh truths over Hill Dickinson Stadium - but one thing is clear
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Andoni Iraola makes an honest admission about beating Everton and his 'physical' Bournemouth star
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Iraola makes honest admission about Everton win and 'physical' Bournemouth star
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola spoke to the media following his side's 2-1 comeback win over Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium
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February 11, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Andoni Iraola makes an honest admission about beating Everton and his 'physical' Bournemouth star
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