Patrick Boyland
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· Aug 12
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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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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🔵 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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Never a serious proposition but Rayan one of a no. of Vasco players discussed as 777 looked to buy Everton
Piece attempting to answer 2 qu's:
- Why don't #EFC sign players like him?
- What's going on with his fellow 19yo Tyler Dibling?
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Piece attempting to answer 2 qu's:
- Why don't #EFC sign players like him?
- What's going on with his fellow 19yo Tyler Dibling?
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When Dibling met Rayan: A tale of two teenagers and contrasting opportunities
The Bournemouth winger has thrived since his mid-season move from Vasco da Gama, but would he have had the same opportunities at Everton?
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February 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Never a serious proposition but Rayan one of a no. of Vasco players discussed as 777 looked to buy Everton
Piece attempting to answer 2 qu's:
- Why don't #EFC sign players like him?
- What's going on with his fellow 19yo Tyler Dibling?
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
Piece attempting to answer 2 qu's:
- Why don't #EFC sign players like him?
- What's going on with his fellow 19yo Tyler Dibling?
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
Stunning strike from Braiden Graham, right at the death, to send Everton U18s to extra time in their FA Youth Cup tie against Ipswich
February 12, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Stunning strike from Braiden Graham, right at the death, to send Everton U18s to extra time in their FA Youth Cup tie against Ipswich
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🗣️ BYLINE 80
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🔵 What went wrong in 8 minutes of chaos?
🔵 Awkward press conferences
🔵 Is the stadium a problem?
🔵 Why aren't #EFC in for players like Rayan?
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🔵 What went wrong in 8 minutes of chaos?
🔵 Awkward press conferences
🔵 Is the stadium a problem?
🔵 Why aren't #EFC in for players like Rayan?
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/2s437dnt
Listen 👇
The Blue Room: Why aren't Everton signing players like Rayan and Truffert? | Byline 80
Bournemouth. Again.Matt and Paddy assess an inexplicable eight-minute meltdown that cost Everton three points against the Cherries.We look at Moyes' abrupt press conference and look at the new stad...
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February 11, 2026 at 8:35 PM
🗣️ BYLINE 80
🎙️ @mattjfootball.bsky.social @paddyboyland.bsky.social @bridewell.bsky.social
🔵 What went wrong in 8 minutes of chaos?
🔵 Awkward press conferences
🔵 Is the stadium a problem?
🔵 Why aren't #EFC in for players like Rayan?
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/2s437dnt
Listen 👇
🎙️ @mattjfootball.bsky.social @paddyboyland.bsky.social @bridewell.bsky.social
🔵 What went wrong in 8 minutes of chaos?
🔵 Awkward press conferences
🔵 Is the stadium a problem?
🔵 Why aren't #EFC in for players like Rayan?
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/2s437dnt
Listen 👇
Groundhog Day for Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium
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Everton, the Hill Dickinson Stadium, and a curious capacity for self-sabotage
Home defeats could prove costly in their pursuit of European football but the causes are hard to fathom
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February 11, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Groundhog Day for Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium
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Jarrad Branthwaite & Tyrique George start for Everton with Michael Keane & Harrison Armstrong dropping to the bench
George's first start since joining on loan from Chelsea on deadline day l
George's first start since joining on loan from Chelsea on deadline day l
February 10, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Jarrad Branthwaite & Tyrique George start for Everton with Michael Keane & Harrison Armstrong dropping to the bench
George's first start since joining on loan from Chelsea on deadline day l
George's first start since joining on loan from Chelsea on deadline day l
Posting on social media this evening, Jack Grealish confirms he has undergone surgery on the stress fracture in his foot
"Didn't want the season to end like this," he wrote
"The support I've had since coming to this unbelievable club has meant the world to me"
"Didn't want the season to end like this," he wrote
"The support I've had since coming to this unbelievable club has meant the world to me"
February 9, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Posting on social media this evening, Jack Grealish confirms he has undergone surgery on the stress fracture in his foot
"Didn't want the season to end like this," he wrote
"The support I've had since coming to this unbelievable club has meant the world to me"
"Didn't want the season to end like this," he wrote
"The support I've had since coming to this unbelievable club has meant the world to me"
High in the Riverside Stand, Moyes punched the air in celebration. Just 45 mins earlier at HT, he'd had "stern words" for his players
After this latest win, Everton are still in the race. But to stay there, some changes may be needed...
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After this latest win, Everton are still in the race. But to stay there, some changes may be needed...
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The many sides of Everton
Everton are still in the race for Europe — but significant questions remain for David Moyes and his squad
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February 9, 2026 at 7:59 AM
High in the Riverside Stand, Moyes punched the air in celebration. Just 45 mins earlier at HT, he'd had "stern words" for his players
After this latest win, Everton are still in the race. But to stay there, some changes may be needed...
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
After this latest win, Everton are still in the race. But to stay there, some changes may be needed...
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
One change for Everton: Mykolenko in for Branthwaite who drops to bench
New signing George also on the bench
New signing George also on the bench
February 7, 2026 at 1:45 PM
One change for Everton: Mykolenko in for Branthwaite who drops to bench
New signing George also on the bench
New signing George also on the bench
Fulham away
What team do you want to see?
What team do you want to see?
February 7, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Fulham away
What team do you want to see?
What team do you want to see?
Dwight McNeil's collapsed move to Crystal Palace - the fallout, his return to Everton & what next
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How Everton are reintegrating Dwight McNeil after his aborted Crystal Palace move
The 26-year-old forward was on the verge of moving to south London on deadline day only for radio silence to set in as the clock ticked down
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February 7, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Dwight McNeil's collapsed move to Crystal Palace - the fallout, his return to Everton & what next
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Everton sought views from Tyrique George's coaches/former team-mate KDH before proceeding with a move for the youngster
Expectation he will add versatility, more pace & extra goal threat to attack
Player motivated to earn permanent deal
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Expectation he will add versatility, more pace & extra goal threat to attack
Player motivated to earn permanent deal
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
What will Tyrique George bring to Everton?
Pacy and direct, the hope is he will stretch play and provide more goal-scoring threat than other wide options, most likely from left wing
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Everton sought views from Tyrique George's coaches/former team-mate KDH before proceeding with a move for the youngster
Expectation he will add versatility, more pace & extra goal threat to attack
Player motivated to earn permanent deal
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
Expectation he will add versatility, more pace & extra goal threat to attack
Player motivated to earn permanent deal
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
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The FAB has made proposals to the Club on ticketing, concessions and membership. The full report can be found on our website: efc-fanadvisoryboard.com/fab-makes-pr...
February 4, 2026 at 4:06 PM
The FAB has made proposals to the Club on ticketing, concessions and membership. The full report can be found on our website: efc-fanadvisoryboard.com/fab-makes-pr...
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Excl: Everton have parted ways with head coach Brian Sorensen and assistant coach Stephen Nilgen. Comes after Everton's 2-1 win over Aston Villa with Everton 4pts off bottom.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Excl: Everton have parted ways with head coach Brian Sorensen and assistant coach Stephen Nilgen. Comes after Everton's 2-1 win over Aston Villa with Everton 4pts off bottom.
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Reposted by Patrick Boyland
Everton's January window:
🔵Palace's late uturn on McNeil
🔵En-Nesyri, Wilson, Abraham interest
🔵Doue, Norton-Cuffy high on RB list
🔵Grealish injury prompts George move
🔵Garner signs despite Villa, other PL interest
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
🔵Palace's late uturn on McNeil
🔵En-Nesyri, Wilson, Abraham interest
🔵Doue, Norton-Cuffy high on RB list
🔵Grealish injury prompts George move
🔵Garner signs despite Villa, other PL interest
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Everton’s transfer window: George the sole addition, but McNeil endures late twist
David Moyes welcomed the young Chelsea winger to Merseyside on loan, but must now reintegrate McNeil after the collapse of his own late move
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February 3, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Everton's January window:
🔵Palace's late uturn on McNeil
🔵En-Nesyri, Wilson, Abraham interest
🔵Doue, Norton-Cuffy high on RB list
🔵Grealish injury prompts George move
🔵Garner signs despite Villa, other PL interest
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
🔵Palace's late uturn on McNeil
🔵En-Nesyri, Wilson, Abraham interest
🔵Doue, Norton-Cuffy high on RB list
🔵Grealish injury prompts George move
🔵Garner signs despite Villa, other PL interest
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
Everton's January window:
🔵Palace's late uturn on McNeil
🔵En-Nesyri, Wilson, Abraham interest
🔵Doue, Norton-Cuffy high on RB list
🔵Grealish injury prompts George move
🔵Garner signs despite Villa, other PL interest
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
🔵Palace's late uturn on McNeil
🔵En-Nesyri, Wilson, Abraham interest
🔵Doue, Norton-Cuffy high on RB list
🔵Grealish injury prompts George move
🔵Garner signs despite Villa, other PL interest
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
Everton’s transfer window: George the sole addition, but McNeil endures late twist
David Moyes welcomed the young Chelsea winger to Merseyside on loan, but must now reintegrate McNeil after the collapse of his own late move
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Everton's January window:
🔵Palace's late uturn on McNeil
🔵En-Nesyri, Wilson, Abraham interest
🔵Doue, Norton-Cuffy high on RB list
🔵Grealish injury prompts George move
🔵Garner signs despite Villa, other PL interest
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
🔵Palace's late uturn on McNeil
🔵En-Nesyri, Wilson, Abraham interest
🔵Doue, Norton-Cuffy high on RB list
🔵Grealish injury prompts George move
🔵Garner signs despite Villa, other PL interest
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
Inside Everton's January window piece out on @theathleticfc.bsky.social around lunch
February 3, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Inside Everton's January window piece out on @theathleticfc.bsky.social around lunch
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🔵 What do we know about George option to buy?
🔵 Who is to blame for McNeil transfer collapse?
🔵 Full-backs, Armstrong, Moyes dancing and more
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/3zmj8why
Listen 👇 #EFC
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🔵 What do we know about George option to buy?
🔵 Who is to blame for McNeil transfer collapse?
🔵 Full-backs, Armstrong, Moyes dancing and more
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/3zmj8why
Listen 👇 #EFC
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The Blue Room: Why did Dwight McNeil's Everton exit fall through? | Byline 79
Matt and Paddy return to reflect on a busy transfer deadline day for the Everton.What will Tyrique George offer the Toffees? And what do we know about the potential option to buy him in the summer ...
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February 3, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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🔵 What do we know about George option to buy?
🔵 Who is to blame for McNeil transfer collapse?
🔵 Full-backs, Armstrong, Moyes dancing and more
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/3zmj8why
Listen 👇 #EFC
pod.fo/e/386e33
🎙️ @mattjfootball.bsky.social @paddyboyland.bsky.social @bridewell.bsky.social
🔵 What do we know about George option to buy?
🔵 Who is to blame for McNeil transfer collapse?
🔵 Full-backs, Armstrong, Moyes dancing and more
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/3zmj8why
Listen 👇 #EFC
pod.fo/e/386e33
Not all of the McNeil paperwork was completed in time, leading to collapse of the deal. Player had already undergone medical
Shock on Merseyside at late twist
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Shock on Merseyside at late twist
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McNeil's move from Everton to Palace is off
Dwight McNeil will not be leaving Everton this window due to the relevant paperwork for his proposed move to Crystal Palace not being completed on time.The Athletic reported earlier on Monday that Pal...
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February 2, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Not all of the McNeil paperwork was completed in time, leading to collapse of the deal. Player had already undergone medical
Shock on Merseyside at late twist
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Shock on Merseyside at late twist
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Everton have completed their loan with option move for Chelsea's Tyrique George
Only deal of a dramatic deadline day (w/McNeil off)
Only deal of a dramatic deadline day (w/McNeil off)
February 2, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Everton have completed their loan with option move for Chelsea's Tyrique George
Only deal of a dramatic deadline day (w/McNeil off)
Only deal of a dramatic deadline day (w/McNeil off)
Deal sheets in for George & McNeil. Message throughout the afternoon + approaching deadline was that all remained on track (re George)
February 2, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Deal sheets in for George & McNeil. Message throughout the afternoon + approaching deadline was that all remained on track (re George)
Tyrique George en route this morning for Everton medical after being granted permission to travel by Chelsea
Still a chance of a late loan exit from #EFC, with club weighing up Adam Aznou's situation
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Still a chance of a late loan exit from #EFC, with club weighing up Adam Aznou's situation
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Chelsea's George travelling for Everton medical
Tyrique George has been given permission by Chelsea to travel for a medical ahead of an initial loan move to Everton. The deal also contains an option to buy at the end of the season, with Everton hav...
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February 2, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Tyrique George en route this morning for Everton medical after being granted permission to travel by Chelsea
Still a chance of a late loan exit from #EFC, with club weighing up Adam Aznou's situation
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Still a chance of a late loan exit from #EFC, with club weighing up Adam Aznou's situation
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Mykolenko's Fri pm training injury "altered everything" re team selection, Moyes said. But he has long considered Branthwaite to be an option at LB
More options at his disposal now but still finding a way of fitting all pieces together
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More options at his disposal now but still finding a way of fitting all pieces together
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Everton and the logic of fielding a back line comprised entirely of centre-halves
David Moyes has more strength in depth to call upon these days, but his quest to make all the pieces fit together remains a work in progress
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February 2, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Mykolenko's Fri pm training injury "altered everything" re team selection, Moyes said. But he has long considered Branthwaite to be an option at LB
More options at his disposal now but still finding a way of fitting all pieces together
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More options at his disposal now but still finding a way of fitting all pieces together
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
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🚨 EXCL: Everton reach agreement in principle with Chelsea to sign Tyrique George. Deal for 19yo #CFC forward loan + buy option, pending #EFC ratification. England U21 int’l granted permission to travel for medical before completing switch 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...
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Everton reach agreement in principle with Chelsea for Tyrique George loan
The 19-year-old has made only 11 appearances this term after a move to Fulham broke down last summer, four of those coming in the league.
www.nytimes.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:57 PM
🚨 EXCL: Everton reach agreement in principle with Chelsea to sign Tyrique George. Deal for 19yo #CFC forward loan + buy option, pending #EFC ratification. England U21 int’l granted permission to travel for medical before completing switch 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...
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That's a massive win for Everton Women, especially after going a goal down!
February 1, 2026 at 1:51 PM
That's a massive win for Everton Women, especially after going a goal down!