Last Manchester City vs Everton clash could have been a jubilant affair for Manuel Pellegrini side coz they not only crushed their last tough rival in the tourney by 3-2, but also gained the top leaderboard position - something that they had been missing for quite some time now, actually they were trailing by other teams just because they played lesser number of games to others. The good news always comes with some bad traits and this is something that seems to be happened with Argentinean forward Sergio Aguero who sustained an injury in last showdown. He had to leave the field for his thigh problem in the first half and media since raising speculations whether he would be fit for next games or not. But good news is, he has nulled all these rumors and said his injury is not serious as it looked apparently, hence he would be fit by the next game with West Ham. Though, his medical reports do not say anything about his fast recovery, but close sources have said he is recovering faster and … [Read more...]
Marouane Fellaini not leaving Everton as his release clause expired
Marouane Fellaini has been an ambitious midfielder for many clubs last season coz of his steady performance in the league matches, but surprisingly, there is no taker for the midfielder and his release clause expired without any bid. Notably, there was a clause in his contract which ensures he can make a shift if any club offers more than £22 million for the Belgian footballer, and its expiry made Everton happier coz they were expecting someone will come forward and trigger his transfer deal. According to rumors, Manchester United and Chelsea seemed to be interested in the player, in fact, reportedly, a deal was also being prepared in the backyard which never materialized. But since Moyes has enough meat at the center now, Fellaini’s clause went unnoticed. Now, according to Everton manager Roberto Martinez, who took the job from Moyes this summer, there are shun chances now that player will seek a new home. Over the past few months, many Everton players have been linked with other … [Read more...]
Phil Neville says goodbye to soccer
Former England’s national team defender, 36-year-old, Phil Neville has announced his retirement from soccer. Neville has been one of the legendary English defenders who could manage to stretch his playing career for more than eighteen glorious years. During his career, he played for several teams including some high profile clubs as well, like Manchester United and Everton. He also served England under21 team as coach for Championship campaign back in Israel. He started his career playing for EPL club Manchester United back in 1995 and initiated his soccer profession with a victory over arch rival Manchester City. Later, he participated in six EPL titles, three FA cups along with Community Shield and Champions League in 1999. His last club was Everton which he joined back in 2005 at a signing fee of £3.5m; he also captained The Toffeemen during David Moyes regime and ended his eight glorious years playing for them this season. He also revealed that he had planned much earlier to retire … [Read more...]
Everton signs a deal with Wigan for Roberto Martinez
When Wigan chairman Dave Whelan told to BBC sports that “Bill Kenwright and myself have agreed a deal,” it became vibrant that Everton can now talk with its long observing manager to keep him with Toffees. Since, Everton current manager has already joined Manchester United; there is a vacant place for 39-year-old Spaniard at Goodison Park and after his announcement last month about his intentions to leave Wigan after serving four years at the helm; he became the only contender for Everton’s managerial duties. Though, there is no official confirmation as of yet, but according to some inside sources, things could materialize in next 48 hours. Everton has already informed about the backend developments for filling their vacant post by stating that “In response to regrettable and somewhat premature reports earlier this evening, Everton are continuing discussions with regards to the vacant managerial position. Whilst positive moves are being made, the club will officially announce details … [Read more...]
Fellaini: I want Only Best
Twenty five years old German footballer Marouane Fellaini could be the latest heartthrob across all the big clubs at the moment, yet he needs something more! Attacking midfielder Fellaini is a star player for both Everton and German’s national soccer team, but in last few weeks, a newsflash is rounding up mentioning he could leave Everton, or rather; he is interested in other clubs, etc. Now, he puts a dot on all rumors and clearly said that he only wants to play with a big club though he did not define which club. Anyways, everybody knows that he is in a terrific form this season, so he would probably like to encash each bit of his performance, even he could set another record in terms of contract figure if he could get a hand of one of the big cubs. According to some news, Chelsea looks interested in him though there is no confirmed report from either side. Over his Chelsea transfer, he said, “There is interest in me. But Everton are an ambitious club as well. I don't think they will … [Read more...]