Soccer Jan 16, 2021
Wayne Rooney ends playing career to manage Derby on full-time basis
Equally capable of predatory finishes and spectacular strikes, Rooney was one of the world's best forwards during his prime.
Soccer Sep 27, 2020
Roy Hodgson rails against rule changes as Everton gets helping hand
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson lambasted the interpretation of the handball rule after his side became the latest victim of a soft penalty award in a 2-1 defeat by Everton on Saturday. Carlo Ancelotti's men extended their perfect start to go top of the Premier ...
Soccer Feb 9, 2020
Everton scored twice in the second half thanks to a piece of brilliance from Richarlison and late opportunism from Dominic Calvert-Lewin to claim a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on Saturday and move up to seventh in the Premier League. After Christian ...
Soccer | PREMIER REPORT Dec 1, 2017
Everton turns to Sam Allardyce in bid to stay up
by Christopher Davies
"Sam Allardyce has resigned as manager of Crystal Palace and says he has 'no ambition to take another job' in football." —Newspaper report, May 2017 "While I've got the energy, I want to travel and also spend more time with my family and grandchildren without the ...
Soccer Oct 2, 2017
Everton manager Ronald Koeman is under mounting pressure after his team lost 1-0 at home to Burnley on Sunday, while Liverpool drew 1-1 at Newcastle United as the Merseyside clubs continued to struggle in the Premier League. Liverpool's latest slip allowed Arsenal, which beat Brighton ...
Soccer Nov 6, 2016
Chelsea crushed Everton 5-0 on Saturday to storm to the top of the Premier League with a vintage display after Manchester City was held 1-1 at home by a last-minute goal from promoted Middlesbrough. It was the first time City had been knocked off the ...
Soccer | PREMIER REPORT Sep 16, 2016
Koeman defying expectations at Everton
by Christopher Davies
It cost Everton £10 million ($13.2 million) to fire manager Roberto Martinez after three years in charge in May. It then cost the Merseyside club £5 million in compensation paid to Southampton to appoint Ronald Koeman. Everton, which has made its best start for a ...
Soccer | PREMIER REPORT Apr 22, 2016
Unloved managers lead clubs into showdown at F.A. Cup semifinals
by Christopher Davies
If the majority of Manchester United and Everton fans had their way, Louis van Gaal and Roberto Martinez would not be in charge of their respective clubs for Saturday's F.A. Cup semifinal, let alone next season. This gives a fascinating if morbid edge to the ...
Soccer | PREMIER REPORT Sep 18, 2015
Wenger pays heavy price for fielding weakened team
by Christopher Davies
Barcelona fielded its strongest side away to Roma, as did Real Madrid at home to Shakhtar Donetsk, Paris Saint-Germain hosting Malmo, Atletico Madrid away to Galatasaray, Bayern Munich away to Olympiakos and Juventus at Manchester City. None of them lost; in fact, all the ...
Soccer | PREMIER REPORT Jan 9, 2015
Martinez struggling to keep Everton competitive
by Christopher Davies
So David Moyes is not such a bad manager after all. The Scot, hounded out of Manchester United last season, joined Real Sociedad in November, his professional credentials criticized by just about everyone who could make themselves heard. Six days ago, the Basque club beat ...
Soccer | PREMIER REPORT Sep 26, 2014
Capital One Cup treated as nuisance by Premier League clubs
by Christopher Davies
The League Cup is like a relative you do not get on with, but still have to ask to Christmas lunch. You would rather they were not there, but there is nothing you can do about it. And when they arrive you do little ...