Match Report

We came, we saw, we let in soft equalisers. Everton are back, bitches. Before the kick-off at the rubbish-named King Power Stadium – it will always be Filbert Street, a ground that holds many mixed memories, from The Duncan Ferguson strangle, the Anders Limpar screamer, Muzzy Izzet throat-slashing gestures and, for a select few, an…

Right then, Everton’s preseason preparations continue to stumble along, with the Toffees remaining winless following this latest shellacking by continental opposition. Obviously results are completely meaningless in these games, but you would at least want to see a decent level of performance, what with the season about to start next week and everything. By all…

It’s alright, Everton never play well in preseason. That’s the stock reaction from anyone trying to be all laid back when the Blues get gubbed two weeks from the start of the season. And it’s true, the Toffees are notoriously average in friendlies, but as reassurance it’s kind of a hollow statement. True, Everton rarely…

My word, preseason friendlies are shite. Every year you fall for it though. And let’s be honest, if you were ever going to show appreciation for a player it would be one like Leon Osman. You only have to see the comments that crop up from other players every now and again, about just how…