Everton: October 2008 - news archive

Cahill ready for first-team battle

EvertonTim Cahill says he is fully fit and aiming to force his way back into the Everton first-team ahead of Saturday's visit of Fulham.

AJ warned not to upset Toffees fans

EvertonFulham boss Roy Hodgson has warned Andy Johnson not to upset former club Everton's fans by kissing the badge of his new employers.

Midfielder tipped to star

EvertonDavid Moyes has heaped praise on record signing Marouane Fellaini after his third goal in four games secured a win at Bolton.

Moyes in the Hunt

EvertonEverton boss David Moyes is set to rekindle his interest in Reading midfielder Stephen Hunt when the transfer window opens in January.

Bolton Wanderers 0-1 Everton

A last-gasp winner from Marouane Fellaini snatched three points at the Reebok to send Bolton down to second bottom in the table.

Moyes expects tough Trotters clash

EvertonEverton boss David Moyes has warned his players to be ready for a physical battle against Bolton tonight.

Everton wait on defender

EvertonEverton will give Tony Hibbert a late fitness test on his injured ankle ahead of tonight's clash with Bolton.

Strikers warned by boss

EvertonDavid Moyes has told his strikers they must continue to work hard as Everton look to fight their way up the table.

Star set for return

EvertonDavid Moyes will be boosted by the return of Tim Cahill for the clash with Bolton tomorrow but may decide to leave him on the bench.

Money well spent on Fellaini - Moyes

EvertonEverton boss David Moyes believes the £15m he paid for Marouane Fellaini is beginning to look like money well spent.

Everton 1-1 Manchester United

Manchester United missed the chance to move into the top four as it finished all square against Everton at Goodison Park.

Trio battling to face United

EvertonJoseph Yobo, Segundo Castillo and Victor Anichebe are all battling to be fit in time for Everton's visit of Man United on Saturday.

Toffees ace wants fans' backing

EvertonJoleon Lescott is confident Everton can secure a win against Manchester United on Saturday and called on the fans to help them do it.

Old boy issues Toffees goal warning

EvertonWayne Rooney has warned former club Everton he wants to score his 100th career goal against them at Goodison Park on Saturday.

Toffees all out of Love

EvertonCSKA Moscow striker Vagner Love has hinted that he would snub Everton and Tottenham in favour of a move to Manchester City.

Dane eyes speedy return

EvertonEverton defender Lars Jacobsen is stepping up his recovery from a shoulder injury and hopes to be back by December.

Moyes tracks strike ace

EvertonEverton and Middlesbrough are to battle it out for the services of NAC Breda striker Matthew Amoah, who is open to a Premiership move.

Moyes delight at triple boost

EvertonEverton are set to be bolstered by the return of Segundo Castillo, Joseph Yobo and Victor Anichebe in time for the visit of Man Utd.

Red hot Dutch bid rumour

EvertonNAC Breda striker Matthew Amoah hopes his red hot form can seal him a New Year move to the Premiership with Everton or Middlesbrough.

Jagielka in dark over defensive change

EvertonPhil Jagielka has admitted he is struggling to understand why Everton's defence is looking so shaky this season.

Moyes moans at lack of resources

EvertonDavid Moyes has again admitted Everton do not have the resources to compete with the best in the Premier League.

Arsenal 3-1 Everton

Second half strikes from Sami Nasri, Robin van Persie and Theo Walcott saw Arsenal fight back from a goal down to beat Everton.

Moyes close to full strength

EvertonDavid Moyes will almost have a fully fit Everton squad to pick from for the trip to Arsenal after Marouane Fellaini featured for Spain.

Skipper issues Moyes backing

EvertonDavid Moyes has been described as 'one of the best' managers Everton skipper Phil Neville has played for.

Striker stakes claim

EvertonEverton striker James Vaughan is pushing for a place in the starting line up to face Arsenal on Saturday but Tim Cahill is out.

Moyes tops earners list

EvertonDavid Moyes' new five-year contract is said to be worth a whopping £16m which makes him the biggest earner in the club's history.

Moyes pledges Everton future

EvertonDavid Moyes has ended all the speculation over his future by finally penning a new five-year deal with Everton.

Defender expects Moyes to sign soon

EvertonEverton defender Leighton Baines says he expects David Moyes to sign his new contract at the club soon.

Fresh midfield link

EvertonEverton are being linked with a January transfer move for Portsmouth's Sean Davis as they look to strengthen their midfield.

Neville remains confident

EvertonEverton skipper Phil Neville remains confident the club have the squad to turn around their season after a disappointing start.

Midfield ace linked with Toffees

EvertonEverton boss David Moyes has joined the race to sign Fulham's Jimmy Bullard but faces stiff competition for his signature.

Moyes reveals Blues U-turn

EvertonEverton boss David Moyes admits he almost quit the club last summer before hearing inspirational words from Bobby Robson.

Toffees not for sale

EvertonAn Everton spokesmen has denied the club are for sale after reports had suggested a deal with a foreign owner was close to being done.

Moyes expects Yobo return

EvertonEverton boss David Moyes expects Joseph Yobo to force his way back into the starting XI despite being dropped for the last two games.

Van Der Meyde keen to impress

EvertonEverton winger Andy Van Der Meyde is eager to prove his doubters wrong and force his way back into the first team at Goodison Park.

Everton in race for German ace

EvertonEverton are said to be in a race with Spurs to land German international striker Lukas Podolski during the transfer window.

Blues catch up on 'New Zidane'

EvertonEverton have joined Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Inter - who are all tracking teenage French midfielder Sofiane Feghouli.

Double striker boost

EvertonJames Vaughan and Victor Anichebe came through a reserve match on Tuesday and are itching to get back into first-team action.

Moyes deal this week

EvertonDavid Moyes has again reiterated that he expects to sign his new contract at the club before the end of the week.

Osman surgery put off

EvertonEverton have decided to delay an operation on Leon Osman's long standing knee injury in the hope rest will cure it.

Osman ponders surgery

EvertonEverton midfielder Leon Osman will discuss the possibility of a knee operation with the club's medical staff today.

Everton sale draws closer

EvertonEverton could be in the hands of new foreign owners before January's transfer window opens as two buyers close in on the club.

Everton 2-2 Newcastle United

Damien Duff's equaliser less than a minute after half-time saw Newcastle earn 2-2 draw against struggling Everton at Goodison Park.

Boss to ink new deal

EvertonEverton boss David Moyes has revealed he is close to finally signing a new contract and could even put pen to paper this weekend.

Blues not down over Euro exit

EvertonLeighton Baines insists confidence remains high in the Everton camp despite crashing out of Europe against Standard Liege.

Boss reacts to quit talk

EvertonDavid Moyes has insisted he will not walk away from Everton but refused to say when he will sign a new contract.

Standard Liege 2-1 Everton

Toffees crash out of UEFA Cup in Liege despite a spirited display from David Moyes' side.

Moyes eyes midfield raid

EvertonEverton boss David Moyes is facing a battle with Sunderland to sign Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas, according to reports.

Toffees urged to rise to Euro challenge

EvertonGoalkeeper Tim Howard has urged his team-mates to rise to the challenge against Standard Liege tonight and avoid double Cup misery.

Midfielder fit to start

EvertonEverton's South African midfielder Steven Pienaar has recovered from his broken toe and could play against Standard Liege.

Neville denies contract worry

EvertonEverton skipper Phil Neville has denied the uncertainty over David Moyes' new contract at the club is effecting the players.