Christopher Beesley

“Their manager is an Evertonian” David Moyes has got his copy of On the Banks of the Royal Blue Mersey: Inside Everton’s First Season at the Dock Make sure you have too! 💙🌊 Link to buy below ⬇️ www.amazon.co.uk/Banks-Royal-...

liverpoolecho.co.ukEverton told what League Cup should mean having never won it - 'It's changed'Everton have never won the League Cup but could reach the quarter-finals if they defeat Newcastle United on Thursday night

Everton have been told what lifting the League Cup should really mean to them having never won it... And now there is a 2 in 7 chance of being drawn against a lower division side in the quarter-finals if they beat Newcastle United. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukEx-Everton star tells Thierno Barry what he must do to emulate Romelu LukakuEXCLUSIVE: Former Everton striker Jermaine Beckford has been assessing the form of current Blues frontman Thierno Barry

I spoke to a former Everton star who tells Thierno Barry what he must do to emulate his idol Romelu Lukaku www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukEverton academy chief identifies key lesson after late defeat at ShrewsburyEverton Under-21s have been told they must learn to see games out after suffering Jersey Mike’s Trophy defeat at Shrewsbury Town

Everton academy chief told me how he has identified key lesson after late defeat at Shrewsbury as I chalked up number 61 out of the current 92 www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukEverton player ratings as Omari Benjamin 8/10 in heartbreaking Shrewsbury defeatChris Beesley with the Everton Under-21s player ratings from their 2-1 defeat at Shrewsbury in the Jersey Mike’s Trophy, the new name for the EFL Trophy

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My player ratings from Croud Meadow as Everton Under-21s suffer stoppage time heartbreak against League Two Shrewsbury Town in what is now called the Jersey Mike’s Trophy www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

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FULL-TIME: Shrewsbury Town 2-1 Everton U21s. Another defeat for the young Blues in the EFL Trophy as Isaac Fletcher and Jeval Thompson-McKenzie (stoppage time) score for the League Two side after sub Omari Benjamin had equalised late on.

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HALF-TIME: Goalless at the Croud Meadow. Luis Gardner, Braiden Graham and Shea Pita all bringing the best out of Shrewsbury keeper Sam Proctor while home captain Jay Turner-Cooke hit the Everton post with a free-kick.

The Shrewsbury Town and Everton U21s teams are out on the pitch

Everton U21s have just completed their pre-match warm-up ahead of their Jersey Mike’s Trophy group game against Shrewsbury Town at Croud Meadow

Tonight’s teamsheet

Emirates Stadium Saturday, Croud Meadow Tuesday. I’m at Shrewsbury Town to report on Everton U21s in EFL Trophy action (Kick-off 7pm)

liverpoolecho.co.ukPeter Reid shares Everton desire for this season despite 'Catch-22 situation'EXCLUSIVE: Everton legend Peter Reid believes his former club should still be giving the cup competitions their best shot despite the lack of numbers in their squad

Everton legend @reid6peter.bsky.social shares his desire for the Blues this season despite a “Catch-22 situation” www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukSeamus Coleman slams TFG's Everton transfer shamblesFormer Everton captain Seamus Coleman and ex-Liverpool player Jamie Carragher have been discussing the Blues

“Who sells a striker before you get one in?” Long-serving former captain Seamus Coleman slams The Friedkin Group’s Everton transfer shambles www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukRohl details true thoughts on playing right-back and changes he has to makeEverton's Merlin Rohl has been speaking about the adjustments when moving from midfield to right-back

Merlin Rohl details his true thoughts on playing right-back for Everton and changes that he has to make www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukEverton told they must do three things to stay out of trouble after Arsenal lossEverton have dropped from fifth to 11th in the Premier League table after back-to-back 2-0 defeats to Chelsea and Arsenal

Everton have been told they must do three things to stay out of trouble after defeat at Arsenal www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukDavid Moyes outlines his future plans after admission over new Everton contractEverton manager David Moyes spoke at the Football Writers’ Association Northern Managers’ Awards Dinner where he was guest of honour

“I hope” David Moyes outlines his future plans after admission over a new Everton contract www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukEverton need an owner who cares enough to show up - my train journey said it allChris Beesley opinion piece after Everton's long-suffering supporters suffered more away-day woe at the home of Arsenal

Everton need an owner who cares enough to show up (as well as possessing vision and ambition)... my train journey to Arsenal said it all www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/sport-...

liverpoolecho.co.uk'Storage of images' - Arteta shares rival manager dossier and Everton fearMikel Arteta was speaking after his Arsenal side beat his former club Everton 2-0 at the Emirates to move level on points at the top of the Premier League

“A massive storage of images” Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta reveals rival manager dossier and biggest Everton fear after both he and David Moyes received yellow cards at the Emirates Stadium www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukRohl identifies Everton solution as Moyes faces Newcastle selection issuesMerlin Rohl was speaking after Everton, who face a big Carabao Cup clash against Newcastle United next week, were beaten 2-0 in the Premier League at Arsenal

Merlin Rohl identifies Everton solution as David Moyes faces Newcastle United selection issues www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukMoyes makes Everton ambition clear after £170m changes expose glaring gapDavid Moyes reacts to his Everton side's 2-0 defeat at Premier League Arsenal on Saturday

David Moyes makes his Everton ambition clear after £170million changes expose glaring Arsenal gap www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukMoyes can't shed light on new Everton injury and gives O'Brien verdictDavid Moyes was quizzed about the issue that forced Vitalii Mykolenko off and the performance of the recalled Jake O'Brien in his Everton side's 2-0 loss at Arsenal

David Moyes unable to shed light on new Everton injury as he gives Jake O’Brien verdict after Arsenal defeat www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukEverton's next three games could shape season as injury adds to Arsenal insultThe Chris Beesley match verdict from the Emirates as Everton go down to a 2-0 defeat to Premier League champions Arsenal and suffer a new injury blow

Everton’s next three games could shape their season as injury adds to Arsenal insult My verdict from the Emirates Stadium www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukEverton player ratings as Mykolenko has nightmare and another 4/10 vs ArsenalEverton player ratings after they go down to a 2-0 defeat to defending champions Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium

My Everton player ratings from the Emirates Stadium following the 2-0 defeat to Arsenal www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukArsenal vs Everton LIVE - score, goals, commentary streamLive coverage of the Arsenal vs Everton Premier League clash from the Emirates Stadium

Join me at the Emirates Stadium for live updates from Everton’s game against Premier League champions Arsenal (kick-off 3pm) www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

Today’s programme states how the family of Kevin Campbell are guests at the game between Arsenal and Everton. When my first book came out, I included him in the dedication and insisted he was on the cover to show that Everton heroes come in all colours. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukWhy Branthwaite and Grealish are absent for Everton's clash at ArsenalEverton received a double blow before kick-off at the Emirates Stadium with two of their important players ruled out

Why Jarrad Branthwaite and Jack Grealish are absent for Everton’s clash at Premier League champions Arsenal today www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

Today’s teamsheet

Doing it all myself today at the Emirates Stadium for the Echo’s coverage of Everton’s game against Arsenal. Blues fans have never seen their side win here. Is today the day? 💪💙

liverpoolecho.co.ukEverton line-ups for Arsenal as O'Brien returns and winger experiment abandonedOur Everton writers select their line-ups for the Premier League trip to defending champions Arsenal on Saturday

I’ve picked my Everton team to face Arsenal today but do you agree and will it match David Moyes’ line-up? www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukDavid Moyes hails Everton star who 'trains like a monster every day'David Moyes has been speaking ahead of Everton's trip to Premier League champions Arsenal

David Moyes hails the Everton star who “trains like a monster every day” www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukScrutinise Moyes but Everton have turned his 'knife to a gunfight' to plasticIn this week's Royal Blue column, Christopher Beesley examines criticism of David Moyes following Everton's first defeat of the season

Knife to a gunfight? The Friedkin family fortune has its roots in the aviation industry and what once might have at least been a machete, now resembles that flimsy, plastic cutlery they hand out to you with your meal on planes. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukDavid Moyes ponders what Mikel Arteta has taken from himEverton manager David Moyes comes up against his former player Mikel Arteta in the dugout at Arsenal on Saturday

“The other side” Everton’s David Moyes ponders what Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta has taken from him when it comes to his managerial style www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

Wind and rain at Finch Farm today for David Moyes’ pre-match press conference to preview Everton’s game at Arsenal. The Blues boss is expected up at 1:30pm. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukMoyes in 'difficult situation' at Everton but backed to make Blues flourishEverton manager David Moyes is having to cope with a squad of just 18 outfield players and the club now being up for sale

David Moyes placed in a “difficult situation” but is being backed to make Everton flourish www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukEverton are told Maitland-Niles is not 'a proper defender' after 20-month searchEverton brought in former Arsenal player Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Olympique Lyonnais on September 1 after a near 20-month search for a new right-back

It took Everton almost 20 months to sign a new right-back but now they’ve been told that Ainsley Maitland-Niles is not “a proper defender” www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukEverton supporters split on pitchside alcohol after Andy Burnham claimEverton supporters have been debating the issue of being allowed to drink alcohol in sight of the pitch at Hill Dickinson Stadium

Everton supporters are split on the issue of pitchside alcohol at Hill Dickinson Stadium after claim made by Prime Minister Andy Burnham @efc-fanadvisory.bsky.social www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

A message from Everton Women about Halloween family fun at their Goodison Park game on 31 October 💙🎃👻 Tickets can be booked below while the ‘Goodison Park After Dark’ tours return for two exclusive nights on Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 October. ⬇️ www.eticketing.co.uk/evertonfc/ED...

liverpoolecho.co.ukDan Friedkin told what to do next as Everton sale 'isn't a sexy proposition'Dan Friedkin's plans to sell Everton and manager David Moyes' future were on the agenda for Henry Winter and Christian Purslow

Dan Friedkin is told what to do next as reasons are given why Everton sale “isn’t a particularly sexy proposition” www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukArteta admits Saka injury ahead of Arsenal vs Everton 'doesn't look good'Mikel Arteta has spoken about Bukayo Saka’s injury at Bayern Munich ahead of Arsenal’s game against Everton on Saturday

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits Bukayo Saka injury ahead of Everton clash “doesn’t look good” www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukEverton needed '£104m' star to seal their last win in front of fans at ArsenalEverton will be looking to improve on their record against Arsenal away as it is historically their toughest Premier League fixture

Everton needed ‘£104million’ transfer signing to seal last win for fans at Arsenal as Blues face their toughest test I’ve had my calculator out and their points-per-game record away to all 19 current Premier League rivals makes for fascinating reading www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukJames Tarkowksi details key to his form and eyes Everton responseCaptain James Tarkowski has been discussing his form as he looks for Everton to bounce back from their Chelsea defeat

“The most important thing” James Tarkowksi details the key to his form and eyes Everton response www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukDuncan Ferguson's incredible gesture for NHS hero undergoing cancer treatmentEverton icon Duncan Ferguson visited Blues fan and NHS stalwart Sheila Westhorp before taking up his new role as Glentoran manager

Everton icon Duncan Ferguson performed an incredible gesture for “gobsmacked” NHS hero undergoing cancer treatment before taking up his new managerial role at Glentoran 💙 www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.uk'A good sign' - Former Everton star loves what he's heard about Thierno BarryEXCLUSIVE: Thierno Barry's progess at Everton has been assessed by another French striker brought to the Blues by David Moyes, Louis Saha

“A good sign” Former Everton star loves what he’s heard about birthday boy Thierno Barry’s search for goals 🎂 www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

Join me for a live edition of the Royal Blue podcast at 12 noon www.youtube.com/watch?v=84HN...

liverpoolecho.co.ukEverton favourite warns 'dark clouds are gathering' after underinvestmentThe Friedkin Group have put Everton up for sale after being heavily criticised for how they handled the summer transfer window

Everton warned “dark clouds are gathering” at Hill Dickinson Stadium after underinvestment from wantaway owners The Friedkin Group www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukEx-Everton star with £4bn fortune hails Blues as 'great investment opportunity'EXCLUSIVE: Former Everton striker Louis Saha believes the club are a great investment opportunity as The Friedkin Group look to sell

Former Everton star with £4billion fortune hails Blues as “great investment opportunity” after The Friedkin Group put the club up for sale www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukAinsley Maitland-Niles' return in doubt as Everton also face winger questionA look at the changes to the starting 11 that Everton manager David Moyes could make for the trip to Arsenal

Ainsley Maitland-Niles’ Arsenal return in doubt with Everton also facing winger question www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukEverton icon returns to management at 'big club with tremendous history'Former Everton centre-forward Duncan Ferguson has returned to management with Glentoran

Everton icon Duncan Ferguson returns to management as he hails new employers as “big club with tremendous history” www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

Join @gavinbuckland1.bsky.social and myself for a live edition of the Royal Blue podcast at 11:45am as we reflect on Everton’s first defeat of the season www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl12...

A couple of curious additions to Liverpool Town Hall this morning. Can anyone enlighten me? 🤷‍♂️