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Post by bluetornados on Apr 24, 2024 21:49:44 GMT
ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/4/24/7d30b3c5-8836-4a36-bfa4-9b2988b271d5.png FT: Everton 2-0 Liverpool Everton boss Sean Dyche, speaking to Sky Sports: "Very pleased with the reaction. This was a different game with the organisation and the belief in the organsiation. They're a good side, we know that. The commitment from us had to be there. The energy of the side and also the key moments. "I thought [Dominic Calvert-Lewin] was outstanding tonight. We've been trying to get him back to where he needs to be and I thought he was outstanding. He gets a goal. He tried to get it over the line and I love that. The second one is a great header. No, I thought he was outstanding tonight. "Jordan Pickford made some big saves in the first half. It's rare you stop these sides having chances so you need moments youself. It's hard to pick out one or two. "We spoke about the desire and the energy of the team adn the physical side of the game. The lads did it on Sunday and they'll have to do it again. That's the challenege. "We stayed focussed tonight and I asked if they could stay with us and they did. Sunday was massive and now it was a massively important derby game. For people like Seamus Coleman, he wears his heart on his sleeve and he's so happy. "We should be on 41 points and the story's different. Three clean sheets in three home games. The challenge for the players is to go and do it again." ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/4/24/704ae035-0988-4a76-8fa7-8b870699d306.pngEverton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, speaking to Sky Sports: "Thoroughly deserved. A massive win not for the rivalry, but in the league as we keep pushing - hard work pays off." On matching Liverpool: "You have to to. You have to put the hard yards in and Dominic [Calvert-Lewin] was grafting up there on himself and gets rewarded with a goal." On the league: "We cannot ease off we have to recover for Saturday for another big game. Delighted and it pushes us even further up the table now. "I enjoyed it, the mental side takes it out of you and it's a great win for the fans and club." ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/4/24/b07907a3-10ea-4005-9bca-8134775f74d7.pngEverton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin, speaking to Sky Sports.On what it means to Everton's main forward: "Everything. "Everything I have worked for and it is where I want to be - pressure is a privilege, It's my responsibility to carry that. "It is extra special local derby I have been here long enough to know what it means to the fans. "Where we are in the league it is a massive three points everything come together tonight. "It was electric and I felt it at the end. It was extra special to do that on a nigh like this is a great memory - something we will look to kick on from."
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 25, 2024 13:36:54 GMT
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 25, 2024 14:09:19 GMT
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 25, 2024 14:14:55 GMT
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 25, 2024 14:36:36 GMT
ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/b34c/live/fe2732d0-fcc6-11ee-97f7-e98b193ef1b8.jpgWe asked for your views on Everton's 2-0 win over Liverpool on Wednesday.
Here are some of your answers:
Chris: Total commitment by every player on the pitch. That kind of performance is what the fans love to see. Appreciate it can not be like that every game due to depth of squad, but performances against Chelsea are not expected either. Superb heart and spirit - and even some skill. Well done the Blues. John: Everton produced an outstanding team performance with every player devoting themselves to the team cause. Especially impressive was the quality of the defence again with each player making important contributions. Going forward they put Liverpool under pressure on both the first and second phase ball. Finally, the fans were brilliant throughout. Anton: Wow. But now the euphoria has died down, this rousing victory actually leaves more questions than answers. The lads to a man were incredible but where has this performance been most of the season? Are these players stuck in the cycle of "end of season escape heroes"? Either way, if we stay up, Dyche has to be manager of the year. John: Looked a completely different team from the Nottingham Forest game, but with the same result! Jordan Pickford silenced any doubters and Everton got a break they richly deserved. Alan: Everton gave a perfect performance in all areas. The dogs of war were back as their midfield hustled Liverpool out of there stride. The crowd played their part in lifting the players as Everton won the league for Arsenal or Manchester City and secured safety for themselves in a merited win. Pete: Derby games, and under the lights at Goodison, are always going to be special and rarely follow form book or league positions. We dared to dream and played as a 12th man. Everton just ran at them and off the ball ,they regrouped quickly into shape. Liverpool were frustrated, particularly Van Dijk, and it spoiled them. ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/f4e3/live/7292ec30-02cc-11ef-8369-47dc4454b972.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 28, 2024 10:20:41 GMT
Saturday 27th April 2024 - Premier League
Everton 1 (Gueye 60) Brentford 0
ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/976/cpsprodpb/FF0D/production/_133239256_everton-index2.jpg Idrissa Gueye has scored three Premier League goals in a season for the first time in his career
Report By Shamoon Hafez, BBC Sport football news reporter at Goodison Park.In-form Everton guaranteed their Premier League survival with three games to spare by edging to victory over lacklustre Brentford. Sean Dyche's side benefited from Luton losing at Wolves earlier on Saturday, and this result at Goodison Park allowed Everton to leapfrog Brentford into 15th place - 11 points clear of the relegation zone. Idrissa Gueye was the surprise match winner, smashing home a first-time finish into the top corner on the hour mark after reacting quickest to Brentford's defenders failing to clear the ball. A first half severely lacking in quality was summed up by neither side being able to find a shot on target. Home midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure should have done better with a volley which he screwed wide from 10 yards. The contest improved in the second period and Everton's England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made an excellent stop to deny the returning Ivan Toney. At the other end, Everton were inches away from breaking the deadlock when Dwight McNeil's thunderous drive from long range rattled the crossbar, before Gueye's goal ensured the Blues maintained their proud top-flight status. ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/b58c/live/4bb5dc20-04c6-11ef-b272-c3bebd1fc726.jpgEverton 1-0 Brentford: What Sean Dyche said: ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/58d8/live/744851e0-04d0-11ef-a1ae-79607411f81c.jpg.webp Everton boss Sean Dyche has been speaking to BBC Sport after securing the Toffees' Premier League status for another year: “Incredibly pleased and proud. They are a group of players who have had knocks all season. "Four out of five clean sheets and wins, with all the mounting noise after the Chelsea game, is incredible. The mentality of the players is fantastic. I'm super pleased and very proud. "It has been an exhausting week for many reasons, with highs from the big win on Wednesday. The emotion that goes into that, I wondered how the players would respond. "With our xG, we have been questioned about how many times we haven’t won games. It has paid us back [now]. "They [the players] have had a massive week. There is a lot of pressure and intensity on the week and [whether] you can do it again. In the second half, we controlled the game pretty well.” On the fact that Everton are mathematically safe from relegation now: "Yeah, of course, that old chestnut - 'You were safe and all that'. "You were all desperate for Luton to win and for us to lose - this isn't my first rodeo."
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 30, 2024 0:42:01 GMT
ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/d59a/live/a219e660-fcc4-11ee-8369-47dc4454b972.jpgWe asked for your views on Saturday's match between Everton and Brentford.
Here are some of your answers:
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Lee: It wasn't a good game to watch, but it was what we needed to carry on in the Premier League. There needs to be a massive change in our identity as a team next season. If we keep the same squad and management, the same things will happen! We need a clean slate and new quality personnel. Lucy: It wasn't the most beautiful game of football that I've ever witnessed from these boys, but I don't believe that is the most important aspect of our play at the moment. It's clear that all members of the team hold passion for our club and it makes me proud to be a member. Onwards and upwards I say - let the deductions spur us on. Michael: We were great in defence. The need for a quality midfield and a couple of forwards is obvious. Jack Harrison is lacklustre at times and he seems to lack confidence. It's not just him, 19-year-old Youssef Chermiti needs a lot more experience as well. He makes mistakes and holds back too much. There are a couple of players that are like puppets with uncoordinated legs. Mike: To achieve safety with three games to go, with a points deduction and this squad, is some feat. Dyche deserves immense credit because quite often the bench consists of two goalkeepers and two untried youngsters. Add to that the injuries and I doubt many managers could hold it together under the pressures he has had to deal with. He has earned the right to take us forward! ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/4/27/cd7c6eab-44c9-489e-b652-daee998fb422.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 30, 2024 0:48:51 GMT
ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/213a/live/65fbb6d0-0620-11ef-b9d8-4f52aebe147d.jpgBBC Sport's chief football news reporter Simon Stone has been answering your questions. Alex asked: With Sean Dyche being lauded for keeping Everton in the Premier League with three games too spare, is his job now safe? Everton have been awful for the majority of the season and the last three home games have glossed over another dire campaign. Board and FFP uncertainty mean he will probably stay but with supporters calling for his head two weeks ago, is it time for the club to be brave and try something new? Simon replied: I don’t see anything changing on Sean Dyche until the club’s ownership situation is resolved Alex. Even if they had lost every game, who would make the decision on Dyche and where would the money come from the pay his compensation? The Premier League are yet to sign off the 777 Partners deal, which clearly is a worry. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s co-ownership of Manchester United was put to them after the Everton deal and has already been signed off. It is stating the obvious to say the Premier League need to be absolutely certain there are no issues looming with any new owner. But until Everton have one, further problems will hang over the club. I hope it gets sorted properly. Everton are one of England’s great names and their fans have shown huge loyalty. But other, better run, clubs have moved ahead of them and even with a new stadium, it is a long way back to the position they used to enjoy. ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/ddee/live/0a9395f0-f023-11ee-9810-cb18e38f0023.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on May 3, 2024 22:14:12 GMT
Friday 3rd May 2024 - Premier League
Luton Town 1 (Adebeyo 31) Everton 1 (Calvert-Lewin 24 pen)
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ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/5/3/2f6fe28a-5c76-45da-a5da-126e3cb0320f.jpg Everton manager Sean Dyche on BBC Match of the Day: "We weren't where we've been performance-wise, but credit to them though. They put the pressure on with a lot of long and diagonal balls - there's nothing wrong with that by the way. Overall we dealt with that pretty well, though they did score a goal from that. "Another day, I know there's a lot of news and noise recently about penalties, but I'm amazed we didn't have another one. "The one on Dwight McNeil, I've seen it back and his foot has clearly gone on top of Dwight's foot. That one, from the penalties I've seen this season, I'm very surprised they've not given that. "Everybody is talking about minimal contact, I know there's a lot of noise for other clubs, but that's the third one we've had this season. If they stand on your foot, how can you run? If your foot is in the air and you're tapped, I can understand that. But if they stand on your foot, it's probably going to bring you down. "I thought we were a bit off it, not on the beach by the way. But the quality of the play and the demand of winning just softened a little. "We're playing against a team who are fighting for their lives and fair play to them. Nobody gave them a chance at the start of the season." Everton boss Sean Dyche, speaking to Sky Sports: "We were off first half and not much better in the second half, credit Luton for that. We want to go on to win more games. We moved forward with our resiliance, They bombarded us and we dealt with it." On performance: "It's hard for me to measure games like this, because some of the younger players are carrying a big season. I ask a lot of them and tonight we looked a bit off but credit to Luton, they made it really tough tonight. I'm not going to over question but there's been a lot of good signs." On one loss in seven: "There's a lot of work to be done. The balance of the club is quite obvious. The team and mentality has moved forward. We are doing all the hard yards." On his role: "The goalposts moved significantly from the job I got offered to the job I have now but we'll see moving forward."
Report By Phil McNulty, Chief football writer at Kenilworth Road.Luton Town missed the chance to move out of the Premier League's relegation places as they were held to a draw against Everton at Kenilworth Road. Everton, safe from the drop before kick-off, went ahead from the penalty spot after 24 minutes. Dominic Calvert-Lewin coolly converted after Luton defender Teden Mengi was penalised for hauling down Jarrad Branthwaite following an intervention from the video assistant referee. Elijah Adebayo showed exactly what Luton have been missing as the striker marked his first start since early February with the equaliser seven minutes later, the big forward proving too strong for Ashley Young before shooting low past Jordan Pickford. Both sides had opportunities after the break with Luton keeper Thomas Kaminski saving well from Jack Harrison's deflected shot and Calvert-Lewin's header but the stalemate was not broken. The draw leaves Rob Edwards' side in the bottom three, level on points with Nottingham Forest but having played a game more. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/976/cpsprodpb/9AAC/production/_133269593_gettyimages-2150734388.jpg
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