WHAT THE PAPERS SAY - SEPTEMBER 25

The extracts on this page are taken from selected national & regional newspapers. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of Everton.  

 

Phil Neville believes Everton must undergo a crash course in dealing with the extra demands of European football if they are to drag their season back on track.

 

Andrew Johnson is enduring a torrid time. Still looking for his first goal of the season, he thought he has broken his duck in the UEFA Cup, only to be denied by the referee’s whistle.

 

Everton skipper Phil Neville fears European commitments ill again leave David Moyes’ side struggling in the league.

 

Everton have told their £11.5m striker Yakubu to start working harder – or stay on the sidelines.

The Nigerian was dropped for Sunday’s defeat at Aston Villa after just three appearances since his record move from Middlesbrough..

 

David Moyes insists that it was an easy decision to drop record-buy Yakubu.

 

Phil Jagielka is confident that the team will bounce back from a disappointing past week in the league and Europe with victory away to Sheffield Wednesday in the Carling Cup tomorrow. “Hopefully we will get the job done,” he said.

 

Goalkeeping coach Chris Woods has warned that his former club Sheffield Wednesday will provide an intimidating atmosphere for tomorrow’s League Cup tie. “It’s a club that should be in the Premier League,” he said.