Who Is Iliman Ndiaye? In recent years, Everton supporters have cherished players who could seize a match and bend it to their will. Players such as Steven Pienaar, Tim Cahill, and Romelu Lukaku brought excitement to Goodison Park with goals and a sense of theatre. Iliman Ndiaye enters this lineage...
Jack Grealish has been revived at Everton this season. The 30-year-old is on a season-long loan from Manchester City because he wanted more playing time, and he is absolutely thriving under David Moyes. He was a shell of his former self the last few seasons at Man City. Injuries, along...
The summer of spending continues for Everton. The Toffees spent £40 million to sign the uber-talented 19-year-old winger Tyler Dibling from Southampton. It’s the second-largest transfer fee the club has ever spent, and it sends a clear message that Everton's ambition to compete in the top half of the table...
The opening three gameweeks of the Premier League delivered some fascinating fixtures, one of which took place at St. James’ Park as Newcastle United hosted Liverpool in one of the highlights of the season so far. The reigning champions secured a hard-fought victory in the dying moments. However, the home...
After a difficult season with limited playing time, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is on his way to Everton for £25m. The 26-year-old had been with Leicester City since 2006 before making a big-money move to Chelsea to join manager Enzo Maresca. He found it difficult to get into the Chelsea team and...
In the ever-competitive landscape of the English Premier League, Everton have made a bold move to bolster their attacking line by securing the services of 22-year-old French forward Thierno Barry from Villarreal CF for an initial fee reported at £27.6m. Standing at an imposing 6'4" (1.95m) with a remarkable 67%...
The 2024/2025 Premier League season has become a tactical battleground where vertical progression and transitional threat are redefining success at the top level — this data analysis explains exactly how. In this data analysis report, we focus on how Liverpool, under new coach Arne Slot, have reclaimed their dominance with...
Everton’s 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth might not have been the greatest surprise, given the campaigns both teams were having at the time. However, it would surely have given many visiting fans a sinking feeling that this might finally be the season their time in the Premier League ended after a...
Manchester City versus Everton should be a game that is decided before the game even starts. Over the last few years, the home team has been the most dominant force in English — and maybe even European — football, winning multiple Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League trophy....
This tactical analysis will provide an analysis of recently scored goals originating in the wide areas. The focus of the analysis will be goals that occur as a consequence of a winger cutting inside to either cross or shoot — or from a player making a “corner run”. This weekend's...
Everton Under Sean Dyche Tactics In this tactical analysis, we delve into Everton's approach under the leadership of Sean Dyche, looking at their summer transfer window exploits and the tactics they have been using so far this term. This team-focused scout report will provide an analysis of key areas such...
Northern Ireland have been unable to qualify for a major tournament since the Euros in 2016. A major component in their road to qualifying for their first major tournament since 1986 was the goalscoring exploits of Kyle Lafferty. The journeyman striker scored a remarkable seven goals, taking his country to...
In Group C of the Euros, we have Denmark and England, two teams who met in the semi-final last time out, along with Serbia and Slovenia. This season has seen the rise of some brilliant young footballers, ready to make their mark on a stage like the Euros and secure...
In our previous analysis, we discussed floated crosses, highlighting their main features, which include isolating the standout player in a 1-v-1 situation against the marker away from the zonal defenders and the orientation problems they cause. We have also explained their effectiveness in leagues not of the highest level and...
Who Is Jarrad Branthwaite? One of the most interesting aspects of the season would be observing which young players are ready to make the leap and highlight their immense footballing aptitude at the highest level. The Premier League has been no different, with a plethora of under-21 talent not only...
Wayne Rooney’s tenure at EFL Championship side Birmingham City lasted a mere 83 days this season. Not quite double the amount of Brian Clough’s ill-fated spell in the dugout at Leeds United in 1974. Whilst this doesn’t warrant a film production in the same vein as ‘The Damned United’, the...
Sean Dyche openly admitted that he has “massive work to do” at the club following Everton's defeat to Arsenal. Despite some offensive improvements compared to Frank Lampard's tenure, Everton's start to the season 2023/24 under Sean Dyche has been disappointing, marked by a lack of victories and the lowest goal...
With the English Premier League back in action, it brings with it a blend of speculation, anticipation, excitement, and drama. As is customary, attention turns towards to expect the success or failure of deals like Kai Havertz, Jurrin Timber, André Onana, Mason Mount, Christopher Nkunku, Alexis Mac Allister, and Mateo...
Everton are one of English football’s most iconic and successful football clubs. The Toffees are top-flight veterans, having been competing among England’s elite — whether that’s known as the Premier League as it is today or the old First Division — since earning promotion via a second-place finish in the...
Everton confirmed the hiring of Sean Dyche earlier this week as the club’s new manager. Since being discharged by Burnley last April, Dyche has been out of work and now joins on a two-and-a-half-year contract until June 2025. Frank Lampard’s sacking came after a run of nine losses in 12...
