Ell Bretland
@ellbretland.bsky.social
Everton. Gwladys Street.
'Singing the Blues' was released by Guy Mitchell in October 1956 🔵⚽️
The first opportunity Evertonians would get to sing it was October 27 after a 4-0 home win over Arsenal in front of 52,478. That day Liverpool lost 4-1 at Barnsley in Division Two.
The first opportunity Evertonians would get to sing it was October 27 after a 4-0 home win over Arsenal in front of 52,478. That day Liverpool lost 4-1 at Barnsley in Division Two.
November 10, 2025 at 9:24 AM
'Singing the Blues' was released by Guy Mitchell in October 1956 🔵⚽️
The first opportunity Evertonians would get to sing it was October 27 after a 4-0 home win over Arsenal in front of 52,478. That day Liverpool lost 4-1 at Barnsley in Division Two.
The first opportunity Evertonians would get to sing it was October 27 after a 4-0 home win over Arsenal in front of 52,478. That day Liverpool lost 4-1 at Barnsley in Division Two.
When you first glance it looks like the Bullens Road 🥹
November 8, 2025 at 11:38 PM
When you first glance it looks like the Bullens Road 🥹
Jordan Pickford pulled off two sumptuous passes today to play in Iliman Ndiaye and later Jack Grealish. Was really quick-thinking but so accurate too. Both arrowed in beautifully.
He couldn't hide how buzzing he was when they came off. Can tell he plays for the love of the game.
He couldn't hide how buzzing he was when they came off. Can tell he plays for the love of the game.
November 8, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Jordan Pickford pulled off two sumptuous passes today to play in Iliman Ndiaye and later Jack Grealish. Was really quick-thinking but so accurate too. Both arrowed in beautifully.
He couldn't hide how buzzing he was when they came off. Can tell he plays for the love of the game.
He couldn't hide how buzzing he was when they came off. Can tell he plays for the love of the game.
I interviewed former Beveren CEO Antoine Gobin about Thierno Barry when he signed and this quote rings true.
"He’s hardworking, dedicated and very generous with his efforts and emotions.
“He feeds off of being loved, and wants to give back that love.”
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"He’s hardworking, dedicated and very generous with his efforts and emotions.
“He feeds off of being loved, and wants to give back that love.”
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November 8, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I interviewed former Beveren CEO Antoine Gobin about Thierno Barry when he signed and this quote rings true.
"He’s hardworking, dedicated and very generous with his efforts and emotions.
“He feeds off of being loved, and wants to give back that love.”
ellbretland.substack.com/p/the-rise-o...
"He’s hardworking, dedicated and very generous with his efforts and emotions.
“He feeds off of being loved, and wants to give back that love.”
ellbretland.substack.com/p/the-rise-o...
That was Michael Keane's 16th Premier League goal for Everton.
The defender is now level with Gary Speed and Nikica Jelavic in the Toffees scoring charts. One behind Andy Johnson and Victor Anichebe.
The defender is now level with Gary Speed and Nikica Jelavic in the Toffees scoring charts. One behind Andy Johnson and Victor Anichebe.
November 8, 2025 at 8:49 PM
That was Michael Keane's 16th Premier League goal for Everton.
The defender is now level with Gary Speed and Nikica Jelavic in the Toffees scoring charts. One behind Andy Johnson and Victor Anichebe.
The defender is now level with Gary Speed and Nikica Jelavic in the Toffees scoring charts. One behind Andy Johnson and Victor Anichebe.
That was Idrissa Gana Gueye's ninth goal for Everton in the Premier League and sees the midfielder move ahead of Yobo, Bilyaletdinov, Niasse, Joe-Max Moore, Beckford and Michael Ball in the scoring charts 🔵⚽
Now level with Ebbrell, Tosun and Demarai Gray.
Now level with Ebbrell, Tosun and Demarai Gray.
November 8, 2025 at 8:46 PM
That was Idrissa Gana Gueye's ninth goal for Everton in the Premier League and sees the midfielder move ahead of Yobo, Bilyaletdinov, Niasse, Joe-Max Moore, Beckford and Michael Ball in the scoring charts 🔵⚽
Now level with Ebbrell, Tosun and Demarai Gray.
Now level with Ebbrell, Tosun and Demarai Gray.
Sunderland (A) 🔵⚽️
November 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Sunderland (A) 🔵⚽️
Crystal Palace’s unbeaten run came to an end on Sunday on the club’s first visit to Hill Dickinson Stadium as Everton won 2-1 🔵⚽️
Everton also ended Palace’s 18-game unbeaten run with a 2-1 home victory back in August 1969.
It was the Eagles’ first-ever league visit to Goodison Park too. Crazy.
Everton also ended Palace’s 18-game unbeaten run with a 2-1 home victory back in August 1969.
It was the Eagles’ first-ever league visit to Goodison Park too. Crazy.
October 6, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Crystal Palace’s unbeaten run came to an end on Sunday on the club’s first visit to Hill Dickinson Stadium as Everton won 2-1 🔵⚽️
Everton also ended Palace’s 18-game unbeaten run with a 2-1 home victory back in August 1969.
It was the Eagles’ first-ever league visit to Goodison Park too. Crazy.
Everton also ended Palace’s 18-game unbeaten run with a 2-1 home victory back in August 1969.
It was the Eagles’ first-ever league visit to Goodison Park too. Crazy.
With so much adrenaline and exhilaration coursing through each row, it created a blue tidal wave of euphoria.
As the noise crescendoed down and back up, it confirmed Everton had won before the full-time whistle had sounded.
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As the noise crescendoed down and back up, it confirmed Everton had won before the full-time whistle had sounded.
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October 5, 2025 at 10:41 PM
With so much adrenaline and exhilaration coursing through each row, it created a blue tidal wave of euphoria.
As the noise crescendoed down and back up, it confirmed Everton had won before the full-time whistle had sounded.
ellbretland.substack.com/p/bramley-mo...
As the noise crescendoed down and back up, it confirmed Everton had won before the full-time whistle had sounded.
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Pickford is now tied on 300 league games for Everton with Jack Sharp 🔵⚽️
Should leapfrog some real icons and legends this season
Phil Jagielka 303
Graeme Sharp 306
Tommy Wright 307
Brian Harris 310
Colin Harvey 317
Should leapfrog some real icons and legends this season
Phil Jagielka 303
Graeme Sharp 306
Tommy Wright 307
Brian Harris 310
Colin Harvey 317
October 5, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Pickford is now tied on 300 league games for Everton with Jack Sharp 🔵⚽️
Should leapfrog some real icons and legends this season
Phil Jagielka 303
Graeme Sharp 306
Tommy Wright 307
Brian Harris 310
Colin Harvey 317
Should leapfrog some real icons and legends this season
Phil Jagielka 303
Graeme Sharp 306
Tommy Wright 307
Brian Harris 310
Colin Harvey 317
Iliman Ndiaye has scored all four of his Everton penalties to stay in the 100% club 🔵⚽️
Tommy Lawton 8/8
Peter Beardsley 6/6
Robert Young 5/5
Jimmy Gabriel 4/4
Richarlison 4/4
Iliman Ndiaye 4/4
John Divers 3/3
Bob Latchford 3/3
Tommy Lawton 8/8
Peter Beardsley 6/6
Robert Young 5/5
Jimmy Gabriel 4/4
Richarlison 4/4
Iliman Ndiaye 4/4
John Divers 3/3
Bob Latchford 3/3
October 5, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Iliman Ndiaye has scored all four of his Everton penalties to stay in the 100% club 🔵⚽️
Tommy Lawton 8/8
Peter Beardsley 6/6
Robert Young 5/5
Jimmy Gabriel 4/4
Richarlison 4/4
Iliman Ndiaye 4/4
John Divers 3/3
Bob Latchford 3/3
Tommy Lawton 8/8
Peter Beardsley 6/6
Robert Young 5/5
Jimmy Gabriel 4/4
Richarlison 4/4
Iliman Ndiaye 4/4
John Divers 3/3
Bob Latchford 3/3
Seamus Coleman's cameo today means he is now tied with Leighton Baines on 327 league games for Everton 🔵
October 5, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Seamus Coleman's cameo today means he is now tied with Leighton Baines on 327 league games for Everton 🔵
I think the best and most important thing this summer’s recruitment has done is vastly improve the Everton bench.
For years it lacked quality and even numbers.
Each game now, the manager has genuine options to react to setbacks or instigate change.
Foundations to build from.
For years it lacked quality and even numbers.
Each game now, the manager has genuine options to react to setbacks or instigate change.
Foundations to build from.
October 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I think the best and most important thing this summer’s recruitment has done is vastly improve the Everton bench.
For years it lacked quality and even numbers.
Each game now, the manager has genuine options to react to setbacks or instigate change.
Foundations to build from.
For years it lacked quality and even numbers.
Each game now, the manager has genuine options to react to setbacks or instigate change.
Foundations to build from.
Everton Football Club 🔵⚽️
October 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Everton Football Club 🔵⚽️
Goodison Park has passed on the bedlam baton and Bramley Moore has arrived.
It’s always a feeling in the air with Everton. You just know.
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It’s always a feeling in the air with Everton. You just know.
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October 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Goodison Park has passed on the bedlam baton and Bramley Moore has arrived.
It’s always a feeling in the air with Everton. You just know.
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It’s always a feeling in the air with Everton. You just know.
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Why it's Time for Thierno Barry to be Everton's Main Man Up Front 🔵⚽
'Beto will have his moments in the sun this season but it's Thierno Barry who will ensure Everton’s stars shine brightest.'
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'Beto will have his moments in the sun this season but it's Thierno Barry who will ensure Everton’s stars shine brightest.'
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September 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Why it's Time for Thierno Barry to be Everton's Main Man Up Front 🔵⚽
'Beto will have his moments in the sun this season but it's Thierno Barry who will ensure Everton’s stars shine brightest.'
ellbretland.substack.com/p/why-its-ti...
'Beto will have his moments in the sun this season but it's Thierno Barry who will ensure Everton’s stars shine brightest.'
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“The goal was at the Kop End and my view was the Blues in the Kop going crazy. When the ball hit the back of the net you could see the little pockets of Blues jumping up. That's one of my favourite memories in football."
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September 19, 2025 at 10:10 AM
“The goal was at the Kop End and my view was the Blues in the Kop going crazy. When the ball hit the back of the net you could see the little pockets of Blues jumping up. That's one of my favourite memories in football."
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“It was a match made in heaven and I think we needed each other to be honest,” said Campbell of the instant bond he forged with fans.
“When you've been at Everton, and Everton has touched you, you know the feeling. I just want the fans to be happy."
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“When you've been at Everton, and Everton has touched you, you know the feeling. I just want the fans to be happy."
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September 19, 2025 at 10:10 AM
“It was a match made in heaven and I think we needed each other to be honest,” said Campbell of the instant bond he forged with fans.
“When you've been at Everton, and Everton has touched you, you know the feeling. I just want the fans to be happy."
ellbretland.substack.com/p/kevin-camp...
“When you've been at Everton, and Everton has touched you, you know the feeling. I just want the fans to be happy."
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Here’s my take on Everton’s goalless draw with Aston Villa as expectation and frustration proved the team’s progress 🔵⚽️
Featuring Yakubu, Grealish playing cat and mouse, Branthwaite and the bear pit.
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Featuring Yakubu, Grealish playing cat and mouse, Branthwaite and the bear pit.
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September 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Here’s my take on Everton’s goalless draw with Aston Villa as expectation and frustration proved the team’s progress 🔵⚽️
Featuring Yakubu, Grealish playing cat and mouse, Branthwaite and the bear pit.
open.substack.com/pub/ellbretl...
Featuring Yakubu, Grealish playing cat and mouse, Branthwaite and the bear pit.
open.substack.com/pub/ellbretl...
Here’s my take on Everton’s goalless draw with Aston Villa as expectation and frustration proved the team’s progress 🔵⚽️
Featuring Yakubu, Grealish playing cat and mouse, Branthwaite and the bear pit.
open.substack.com/pub/ellbretl...
Featuring Yakubu, Grealish playing cat and mouse, Branthwaite and the bear pit.
open.substack.com/pub/ellbretl...
September 13, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Here’s my take on Everton’s goalless draw with Aston Villa as expectation and frustration proved the team’s progress 🔵⚽️
Featuring Yakubu, Grealish playing cat and mouse, Branthwaite and the bear pit.
open.substack.com/pub/ellbretl...
Featuring Yakubu, Grealish playing cat and mouse, Branthwaite and the bear pit.
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When Jack Grealish features in Everton vs Villa, it’ll be three days shy of the 126th anniversary of his great-great-grandad playing in the fixture at Goodison Park 🔵🟣⚽️
No player on the planet netted more goals than Billy Garraty in the 1899/00 season
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No player on the planet netted more goals than Billy Garraty in the 1899/00 season
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September 13, 2025 at 8:25 AM
When Jack Grealish features in Everton vs Villa, it’ll be three days shy of the 126th anniversary of his great-great-grandad playing in the fixture at Goodison Park 🔵🟣⚽️
No player on the planet netted more goals than Billy Garraty in the 1899/00 season
open.substack.com/pub/ellbretl...
No player on the planet netted more goals than Billy Garraty in the 1899/00 season
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How 130-year Grealish history is entwined in Everton vs Aston Villa 🟣🔵⚽️
Jack’s great-great-grandfather scored a winner at Goodison Park, a goal on Christmas Day and the crucial strike in the FA Cup semi-final replay of 1905 against the Toffees.
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Jack’s great-great-grandfather scored a winner at Goodison Park, a goal on Christmas Day and the crucial strike in the FA Cup semi-final replay of 1905 against the Toffees.
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September 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
How 130-year Grealish history is entwined in Everton vs Aston Villa 🟣🔵⚽️
Jack’s great-great-grandfather scored a winner at Goodison Park, a goal on Christmas Day and the crucial strike in the FA Cup semi-final replay of 1905 against the Toffees.
ellbretland.substack.com/p/how-130-ye...
Jack’s great-great-grandfather scored a winner at Goodison Park, a goal on Christmas Day and the crucial strike in the FA Cup semi-final replay of 1905 against the Toffees.
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The story of Jack Grealish’s great-great-grandfather Billy Garraty 🟣🔵
⚽️ Villa’s ninth top scorer
🌟 FA Cup final MOM
🎄 Goodison goal on Christmas Day
🚂 Mobbed at train station
🖼️ Portrait in the family home
🐇 Rabbit poaching incident
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⚽️ Villa’s ninth top scorer
🌟 FA Cup final MOM
🎄 Goodison goal on Christmas Day
🚂 Mobbed at train station
🖼️ Portrait in the family home
🐇 Rabbit poaching incident
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September 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The story of Jack Grealish’s great-great-grandfather Billy Garraty 🟣🔵
⚽️ Villa’s ninth top scorer
🌟 FA Cup final MOM
🎄 Goodison goal on Christmas Day
🚂 Mobbed at train station
🖼️ Portrait in the family home
🐇 Rabbit poaching incident
ellbretland.substack.com/p/how-130-ye...
⚽️ Villa’s ninth top scorer
🌟 FA Cup final MOM
🎄 Goodison goal on Christmas Day
🚂 Mobbed at train station
🖼️ Portrait in the family home
🐇 Rabbit poaching incident
ellbretland.substack.com/p/how-130-ye...
Everton face Aston Villa on Saturday in the most-played fixture in English top-flight history 🔵⚽️
This is the tale of Billy Garraty, Jack Grealish's great-great-grandfather, who had a major influence on the match during the turn of the 20th century.
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This is the tale of Billy Garraty, Jack Grealish's great-great-grandfather, who had a major influence on the match during the turn of the 20th century.
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September 12, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Everton face Aston Villa on Saturday in the most-played fixture in English top-flight history 🔵⚽️
This is the tale of Billy Garraty, Jack Grealish's great-great-grandfather, who had a major influence on the match during the turn of the 20th century.
ellbretland.substack.com/p/how-130-ye...
This is the tale of Billy Garraty, Jack Grealish's great-great-grandfather, who had a major influence on the match during the turn of the 20th century.
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Today marks 119 years since Everton beat Manchester City 9-1 at Goodison Park 🔵⚽️
It's the most goals the Toffees have scored in a league game and a joint-record top-flight win along with beating Stoke 8-0 in 1899 and Southampton 8-0 in 1971.
Alex 'Sandy' Young scored four.
It's the most goals the Toffees have scored in a league game and a joint-record top-flight win along with beating Stoke 8-0 in 1899 and Southampton 8-0 in 1971.
Alex 'Sandy' Young scored four.
September 3, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Today marks 119 years since Everton beat Manchester City 9-1 at Goodison Park 🔵⚽️
It's the most goals the Toffees have scored in a league game and a joint-record top-flight win along with beating Stoke 8-0 in 1899 and Southampton 8-0 in 1971.
Alex 'Sandy' Young scored four.
It's the most goals the Toffees have scored in a league game and a joint-record top-flight win along with beating Stoke 8-0 in 1899 and Southampton 8-0 in 1971.
Alex 'Sandy' Young scored four.