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The views in these blogs are those held by the individual blogger and do not necessarily reflect the views of Everton Football Club.
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The Patient Approach
Joel Durkin, 2/01/2013 16:29
Read More“He's young, but he'll be one of the best players of the game we'll ever see in this country."
That was the bold statement made by Martin Keown shortly after Ross Barkley’s first-team debut back in August 2011.
Keown isn’t the sort of person who throws such comments around flippantly, so in a time when youth is more sought after... -
An Eventful Start
Joel Durkin, 6/11/2012 14:00
Read MoreThe newspapers, the pundits, the man in the pub… everyone is raving about Everton at the moment.
We find ourselves fourth in the Premier League after 10 games, Marouane Fellaini is on the back pages more often than Lance Armstrong, and David Moyes is rightfully getting the credit he deserves for the 10 years he has put in at the... -
A Sign Of Things To Come
Joel Durkin, 21/08/2012 16:53
Read MoreMarouane Fellaini’s vintage display against Manchester United on Monday night showed how important he has become during four years at Everton, and how his ability will be key to any success this season.
The big man is becoming unmissable (not just for his afro) as one of the most convincing all-round performers in the Premier League. His assured performance against one... -
Roads To Europe
Joel Durkin, 1/03/2012 12:43
Read MorePhil Neville’s comments about how the FA Cup may be the best chance of qualification for the Europa League have prompted me to pause and consider how crucial the next few games are to the Club’s ambitions for the rest of the season and beyond.
Qualification for the Europa League is one of the marks of a successful season for Everton...
