Tag: Everton
Everton: Toffees chasing FC Porto winger
According to TalkSport on May 15, 2013, despite having lost their boss David Moyes to Manchester United, Everton are already looking to make some additions this summer in anticipation of their next major transition. Reports claim that the Merseyside club are looking to make a move for FC Porto winger Christian Atsu. However, Everton could [...]
EPL Injury Report: Steven Gerrard To Undergo Shoulder Surgery
Liverpool captain and legend will miss the rest of the season for The Reds due to a left shoulder injury that requires surgical repair. Gerrard told The Sun that he originally injured his shoulder three months ago against Oldham in the FA Cup, but has played through the pain. He said since the original injury [...]
David Moyes is the Right Man to Lead Manchester United
When Sir Alex Ferguson announced his retirement from football recently, much of the footballing world was shocked. It was only a matter of time before Ferguson retired, after all he is 71 years old. Yet, the thought of world football without Fergie seems rather strange. The Scotsman has been a fixture at Manchester United since 1986, reigning [...]
Manchester United hopeful Leighton Baines can be lured by David Moyes
David Moyes knows that French international left back and current Manchester United defender Patrice Evra is not the long term solution for the club in that position. There is yet to really be a true successor to the Frenchman show his worth at the club. Fabio Da Silva was loaned out to Benfica this past [...]
Everton star Marouane Fellaini could follow David Moyes to Manchester United
Manchester United have been linked with a move for Everton attacking midfielder Marouane Fellaini according to reports from Metro on May 13, 2013. The club have been in the press this week about potentially being on the dealing end of a Wayne Rooney exit and along with other targets, including Cesc Fabregas, Fellaini looks a [...]
Sir Alex Ferguson Reveals Why He Stepped Down as Manchester United Manager
Sir Alex Ferguson completed his final match at Old Trafford as the manager of Manchester United with a fantastic 2-1 win over Swansea City that saw Rio Ferdinand score a late winner. The Scottish legend still has one more match in charge - an away visit to West Bromwich Albion - but the celebrations and [...]
Manchester United and David Moyes: Hard work and Stability the way to the future
Several days on from Manchester United’s appointment of David Moyes as the successor to Sir Alex Ferguson’s monumental 27-years at the club it is in fact a great thing to see have been done. While some will argue that the club needed to appoint someone such as Jose Mourinho because of the need for a [...]
English Premier League: A Weekend of Farewells in the Penultimate Round of Premier League Action
In Sir Alex Ferguson’s final home game of his career, Manchester United produced a performance typical of their iconic manager as Rio Ferdinand’s late strike sealed a 2-1 victory over a spirited Swansea City side. The defender volleyed home in the 87th minute for his first club goal in over five years, after Michu‘s clinical [...]
David Moyes Sets His Sights on Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines for Manchester United
Over the last decade, David Moyes has had to live on a meager budget – in comparison with the top clubs – when it comes to the transfer window. After being announced as the next Manchester United manager, Moyes seems ready to flex his muscles. Despite the enormous debt at United, the club has always [...]
David Moyes’ Departure Guarantees Anxious Summer for Evertonians
Over the past week, the football world has exploded with the news that not only would the most successful football manager of all-time be leaving Manchester United, but that he would be replaced by David Moyes, a compatriot who has achieved only moderate success with Everton in his 11-year reign at the club. It was [...]
Chelsea Target Jose Mourinho Backs David Moyes’ Move to Manchester United
Whether or not Jose Mourinho was ever in the mix for the brief managerial vacancy at Manchester United may never be known, but the current Real Madrid manager spoke about the developing situation ahead of his side’s La Liga match this weekend. It is clear that the Portuguese tactician has a lot of respect for [...]
Manchester United News: Vidic Backs “Winner” Moyes
Several things happened this week that have stunned the footballing world. First, Sir Alex Ferguson announced his retirement after 26 years in charge at Manchester United. The Scottish legend will finish managing his 1500th game with United by season’s end and will call time on his managing duties. A day later, David Moyes was appointed [...]
David Moyes Set To Leave Everton For Manchester United
Everton have today confirmed that manager David Moyes will leave the club in the summer after spending 11 seasons in charge. Moyes was hired in 2002 and soon became a fan favorite. Despite his limited budget, he was able to turn Everton into a Premier League staple and constantly compete for spots in the top [...]
David Moyes Voices Displeasure With Everton Funds
Much has been made of Everton manager David Moyes’ future. Everton has improved dramatically since he was put in charge. If Moyes does in fact choose to move on, he will not be short of suitors. According to the Daily Mail, both Manchester City and Chelsea could be interested in the Scotsman. This news suggests [...]
English Football Weekly Wrap: Weekend Stutters, Rafa’s Legacy, Promotion Watch
In my weekly column on SWOL, I take a look back at the weekend’s English Premier League and domestic cup action and the talking points that it throws up, as well as any significant news related to English football at large. Follow me @theredarmchair for regular updates throughout the week. EPL Round 36 Recap: United Get Complacent, [...]
Everton’s Issues Run Deeper than a Lack of Funds
Anyone unfortunate enough to watch the latest edition of the Merseyside derby will have noticed the dire position that Everton find themselves in after failing for the 13th straight season to overturn city rivals Liverpool at Anfield. But, the bleakness for the club doesn’t arise out of their league position — sixth place and with [...]
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