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Everton correspondent, staff writer at The Athletic: https://shorturl.at/UW2Aq ✍️

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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · Aug 12
Inside Jack Grealish's Everton move

🔵 Months of talks, accelerated last week
🔵 £12m package
🔵 The Moyes chat that convinced him to join
🔵 Complex deal but his desire to join smoothed path
🔵 Special welcome at Hill Dickinson

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How David Moyes and Everton stole a march on their rivals to sign Jack Grealish
A decisive intervention from the manager helped secure the loan signing of the 29-year-old England international
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James Garner gave Everton a different dimension at right-back on Saturday; a more attacking threat that they have been lacking this season

Will he stay there? And should he?

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With Everton searching for solutions at right-back, is James Garner the answer?
Despite David Moyes valuing height in the back line, Garner gave Everton a composed presence in possession and dribbling threat from deep
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November 12, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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🔵 What changed for Barry with fans and players?
🔵 Are tactical tweaks long-term answers?
🔵 Richarlison, Toney - will #EFC target January striker?

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The Blue Room: Byline 67 - Have Everton found a solution to two big issues?
Everton go into another international break on the back of a win. And it felt like a big one at Hill Dickinson Stadium.We start by looking at Thierno Barry’s performance. The forward felt the lov...
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November 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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This felt like a step forward for Everton. The message in the dressing room at HT had been to avoid a repeat of the Sunderland game

Moyes' tweaks to the lineup & more proactive subs paid dividends

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David Moyes’ Everton were more muscular against Fulham. It brought relief and reward
Everton's victory over Fulham was a sign that they and David Moyes are learning and adapting
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November 10, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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Your Toffees to face Fulham! 🔵

#EVEFUL
November 8, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Glorious day down by the Mersey
November 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Feels like Everton approaching crucial juncture; one that will dictate ambitions this season

🔵Mid-table metrics but finishing issues
🔵Oldest side in PL, 2nd fewest subs
🔵Problems with balance

The big q for Moyes: stick or twist?

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Everton’s summer rebuild has not yet transformed their fortunes – here are the reasons why
David Moyes says Everton have a good team - so where have they been going wrong so far this season...?
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November 6, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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Really appreciate the kind feedback we continue to get on these - online and in person.

Not really one to talk myself up, but reckon this is one of the best we've done. Loads to unpack and plenty of insight from the stadium from @paddyboyland.bsky.social.

Shares and thoughts welcome! #EFC
November 5, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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🔵 Why did Everton capitulate?
🔵 Does Barry need love - or tough love?
🔵 Was Moyes sending message with odd subs?
🔵 Rugby at Hill Dickinson Stadium

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The Blue Room: Byline 66 - Was Moyes sending a message with bizarre Everton subs?
A draw at Sunderland - but has an Everton game sparked as big a negative reaction as this one?The Blues started well then faded terribly at the Stadium of Light. What triggered the startling collap...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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So much focus on other areas that Everton's midfield has gone under the radar. Lost the arm wrestle last night & unable to re-establish control

Look short on physicality + players to manage games

Bench could provide at least some answers

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
The Everton midfield, Moyes’ choices and an ongoing pursuit of control
A point at Sunderland is no cause for complaint, but there is still an edginess and restlessness around Everton as they strive for balance
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November 4, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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📍Stadium of Light

Been looking forward to coming here since Sunderland clinched promotion in May

But a tough game for Everton, this
November 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Day off back at this place
November 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Senior Everton figures took in last night's 3-1 U18 derby win v Liverpool. #EFC also did double over rivals at this level last season

TFG want focus on homegrown talent - but who/what is coming through?

Some thoughts @theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Everton’s academy is in transition. Is it on course to deliver ‘homegrown superstars’?
The U18s' victory over Liverpool on Wednesday was the latest encouraging sign, but there is plenty of change going on behind the scenes
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October 30, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Senior Everton figures took in last night's 3-1 U18 derby win v Liverpool. #EFC also did double over rivals at this level last season

TFG want focus on homegrown talent - but who/what is coming through?

Some thoughts @theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Everton’s academy is in transition. Is it on course to deliver ‘homegrown superstars’?
The U18s' victory over Liverpool on Wednesday was the latest encouraging sign, but there is plenty of change going on behind the scenes
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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FT Liverpool U18 1-3 Everton U18

Brilliant comeback win, especially with internationals missing

Goals from Robert, Loney & Wren

Keeper Lukjanciks & midfielder Akarakiri standouts for #EFC
October 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Kirkby for Liverpool U18 v Everton U18

Everton missing a host of England age-group internationals
October 29, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Just 3 PL starts between Barry/Dibling/Aznou so far, who cost combined 70m

#EFC knew Barry would be work in progress; Ndiaye/Grealish form keeping promising Dibling out

Aznou will require longer. Renewed focus on FB expected

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Everton have £70m of new talent sitting on the bench – but need to be patient
Hurrying Thierno Barry, Tyler Dibling and Adam Aznou would be counterproductive as they need time to develop their considerable potential
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October 29, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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🔵 Down to 14th - how worried should we be?
🔵 Time to rejig the midfield with Alcaraz and Rohl?
🔵 Could Armstrong be recalled in January?

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The Blue Room: Byline 65 - How worried should we actually be about Everton?
What a dreary day at Hill Dickinson Stadium.It was a terrible weather and terrible result - but was the performance against Spurs really *that* bad?Matt and Paddy look at some of the changes Moyes ...
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October 28, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Prior to Sunday, Everton were the only PL side not to have conceded from a set piece this season

But Spurs exploited weaknesses in their zonal setup, targeting the back post & goalkeeper

A game decided by set pieces. But a one-off?

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
How Spurs bullied Pickford and Everton to dominate them at two crucial corners
Everton no longer have a set-piece coach of their own but their defensive record had been the best in the league - until Sunday
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October 27, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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Everton v Spurs
October 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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David Moyes was at Deepdale last night to watch Harrison Armstrong

18 yo has settled quickly at Preston, where there are many #EFC connections, and is already key midfield influence

Positive feedback on his play/maturity but more to come

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Everton’s Harrison Armstrong has found a home away from home at Preston
The teenage midfielder has been thrust into the perfect environment to shine It’s also one filled with familiar Everton faces
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October 22, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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“I always say to him, ‘Keep working hard, keep fighting & you can be a top player.

“Iliman has this mentality. It’s fun to watch, a joy.”

On the brilliance of Ndiaye + how he's evolved this season

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Ndiaye looks to have taken his game to the next level at Everton – here’s how…
The Senegal winger has raised his level this season after the faith shown in him
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October 24, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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David Moyes was at Deepdale last night to watch Harrison Armstrong

18 yo has settled quickly at Preston, where there are many #EFC connections, and is already key midfield influence

Positive feedback on his play/maturity but more to come

@theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Everton’s Harrison Armstrong has found a home away from home at Preston
The teenage midfielder has been thrust into the perfect environment to shine It’s also one filled with familiar Everton faces
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Deepdale📍

Harrison Armstrong starting again for Preston
October 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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🔵 Why are Everton *so* bad in big away games?
🔵 New transfers needed after Branthwaite blow?
🔵 Dyche at Forest - will it work?

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The Blue Room: Byline 64 - Will Branthwaite injury spark January transfer scramble?
Matt and Paddy meet up at the Bridewell to record this week's show - strong stuff is needed with three bleak topics on the agenda.Everton lost at City, Jarrad Branthwaite has suffered an injury set...
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October 21, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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Jarrad Branthwaite is set to undergo surgery on Tuesday after suffering what Everton described as a “complication” in his return from a hamstring injury.

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Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite to undergo surgery after hamstring injury rehab ‘complication’
Everton are now likely to be without the defender, a key player and one of their highest earners, for an extended period of time.
www.nytimes.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM