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CLUB DIRECTORY Chairman CBE 04 Deputy Chairman The manager reflects on last 41 Jon Woods Sunday’s success and the need to Directors maintain home momentum Robert Elstone this week in history Alexander Ryazantsev 08 ULTIMATE CHEF Denise Barrett-Baxendale MBE Who was the was winner Memorable Everton moments Keith Harris _ at Wednesday’s charity event? past from 10-16 April Chief Executive Officer Robert Elstone Deputy CEO Denise Barrett-Baxendale MBE 10 Director Of Football Team Manager Ronald Koeman Vice Life President The skipper, buoyant after scoring Keith Tamlin Honorary President of Academy two goals in two games, on the Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi growing confidence in the camp 65 OPPOSITION _ Analysis of the Clarets’ successful HONOURS first season back in the top flight First Division Champions 1890/91, 1914/15, 1927/28, 1931/32, 1938/39, 1962/63, 1969/70, 1984/85, 1986/87 Runners-up 75 1889/90, 1894/95, 1901/02, 1904/05, 1908/09, 1911/12, 1985/86 Second Division Champions 1930/31 Runners-up 29 U23s, U18s & LADIES The former Blues winger and 1953/54 on the title run-in pundit pays tribute to a couple of FA Cup Winners plus coach Kevin Sheedy in Dallas Everton Academy graduates 1906, 1933, 1966, 1984, 1995 Runners-up 1893, 1897, 1907, 1968, 48 REMEMBERING THE 96 1985, 1986, 1989, 2009 Our thoughts today are with those Football League Cup Runners-up who lost their lives at Hillsborough 1976/77, 1983/84 FA Charity Shield Winners 57 HERITAGE SOCIETY 1928, 1932, 1963, 1970, 1984, We look at the rich history and 1985, 1987, 1995 Shared: 1986 heritage of today’s opponents European Cup Winners’ Cup Winners 1984/85 FA Youth Cup Winners Editor Darren Griffiths Head of Media & Communications Brian Doogan 1964/65, 1983/84, 1997/98 Head of Content Howard Frost Contributors Hamish Dufton, Adam Clark, Runners-up Rob Urbani, Daniel Alston, Mike Taylor, Jennie Kozlowski, Matthew Gamble 1960/61, 1976/77, 1982/83, 2001/02 Sub Editor/Writer & Production James Cleary Design Graeme Helliwell & Tom Rogers Photography Tony McArdle, Getty Images, Press Association, Mirrorpix, SUBSCRIPTIONS: Subscribe to the Everton matchday programme for just £72 (UK) for 24 Echo Published by Sport Media issues. Direct debit is also available. To order, and for overseas subscription prices, please call 0845 The views in this programme are not necessarily the views of Everton Football Club. Material in this programme 143 0001 or visit evertonfc.com/publications is copyrighted and may only be reproduced with the written permission of Everton Football Club. Everton Football Club have made every effort to trace the copyright holders of all photographs used. If you are the copyright holder of any uncredited photograph, please contact the Club. 04 Manager’s Notes

ood afternoon everyone and welcome to Goodison for our “There can be no resting on the G game against Burnley. Over the years Goodison has been laurels of any victory. The most a tough ground for any away team to come to and this is important, your home form, if you want to accomplish important game is the next one” anything across the course of the campaign. You want your home form to be good, to be intimidating and for going 1-0 up and falling 2-1 down This will be far from easy and we the whole experience for opposition all within the first 10 minutes. But we welcome , his staff and teams to be intimidating. We have stuck to it, got ourselves level and players, along with the fans of Burnley, good momentum at home right now, deservedly had the lead by half-time, knowing that they are maintaining a the team is confident, we are playing playing some fantastic football in that high level of performance themselves aggressively with a good press, good opening half. The fourth goal was and knowing they will present us with tempo and good quality. Opposition important, obviously, and we played a real challenge. They are good teams have more doubts these days really cleverly to dominate with some defensively, well organised and they when they come to Goodison and good ball possession and to control play with a genuine commitment that that’s a good thing. the game. It was a comfortable win makes it difficult for any team they There has been clear progress in the end against the defending play. We will have to play our game from last season and the season Premier League champions and a well to get the win and this is what before. We have made good steps team that is involved in the last eight we will set out to do. in terms of what the Club wants, what in this season’s Champions League. It was really great to see Seamus the fans want and what I want as a But there can be no resting on Coleman this week in his hometown manager. The team is stronger and the laurels of any victory. The most of Killybegs in County Donegal. Any we want to continue to get stronger important game in football is always player recovering from this type of still and always strive for something the next one and we are focused on injury, a double break of the tibia better. this and committed completely to and fibula, needs to feel that support It was a crazy start to the game trying to secure another win today from the Club, the management, his last weekend against Leicester City, and maintaining our momentum. teammates, the fans and Seamus has that support and he knows this. Seamus is spending some time at home with his family and friends in Ireland before he returns to USM Finch Farm to really begin his recovery. The messages he has received from Evertonians and from people all over the world has meant a lot to him and he’s really grateful for this. Of course, that support is there for the team, for the Club, week in and week out and we know it will be there again today.

Enjoy.

05 06 Captain’s Notes

ood afternoon and welcome to today’s game. “We were fast out of the blocks G I can’t believe we’ve only got three home fixtures left this season! The season has flown by and and Tom’s goal set the tone it doesn’t seem five minutes since we were doing our summer preparation work! for the rest of the game” It’s great to be in mid-April with plenty still to play for. Obviously, the aim is to secure European football Leicester City was a cracker for Chef event that he had organised. next season but our philosophy hasn’t the neutrals. We were fast out of He, Ossie and were changed. We want to win as many the blocks and Tom’s goal (which I competing against each other and games as we can and put as many thought was very well taken) set the it was a brilliant night. There was a points on the board as we can and tone for the rest of the game. Leicester serious side to it, of course, in that we see where it leaves us. came here as the form team in the were raising awareness and funds The teams above us know we’re Premier League but they couldn’t live for the ‘Home Is Where The Heart Is’ on their tails and we have maintained with us and we thoroughly deserved initiative that Unsy and his Under-23 the momentum that started in the three points. players are fronting. Unsy had January. Like every other team we’ve It was nice to be on the scoresheet commandeered some of his players had the odd blip but, by and large, again, too! It’s not often I score goals to act as waiters on the night too, so our form has been very good and we in successive games but I’m on a roll very well done to them. are determined to maintain it until the now! Actually, I should have scored Thanks for your continued support last day. two but when I had my second and enjoy the game. The bedrock of our good form chance I just couldn’t get enough on has been . To rack up it and I was grateful that Rom was Jags seven home wins on the spin is terrific on hand to fire the loose ball past and please don’t under-estimate the . I’ve told Rom that role that you supporters have played he needs to share the goalscoring in that. Teams just don’t like coming to burden with me anyway! Goodison, it’s as simple as that. Keep Off the field, I had a terrific night up the good work! on Wednesday. I was invited by Last weekend’s game against Unsy to pop along to the Ultimate

07 Home Is Where The Heart Is

Unsy concentrating hard on his dish Unsy Is King Of The Kitchen was crowned Everton’s Ultimate Chef “It was a terrific night, great fun and we raised a lot at a fun-packed event in Liverpool earlier this week. of money,” said Unsworth after he’d been handed the The Blues’ Under-23 boss was up against former Ultimate Chef trophy by Anne-Marie Atkins from the main Everton and Peter Reid for the sponsors, Tilney. “Ossie and Reidy have been brilliant all kitchen title, and the guests in attendance voted his main night and I can tell you it was quite competitive in that course as their favourite dish. kitchen.” Ossie had provided the starters and Reidy cooked up The three Club Ambassadors, Graham Stuart, Ian the desserts on a night when over £5,000 was raised for Snodin and were amongst those who the ‘Home is Where the Heart is’ campaign that is being got to try all three courses and Snods felt that the final fronted by Unsy and his Under-23 players. decision was bit harsh on Ossie. Indeed, five members of the Premier League 2 title- “His starter was the best for me,” he quipped. “And I’m chasing squad acting as waiters for the evening at the not sure how much input Reidy had into the dessert but Pullman Hotel. Joe Williams, , Mateusz Hewelt, that was nice as well!” Morgan Feeney and Antonee Robinson looked slightly The evening, hosted by Darren Griffiths, was rounded sheepish as they ferried plates and dishes around the off with a charity auction to further swell the coffers of restaurant area! the ‘Home is Where the Heart is’ campaign.

08 Home Is Where The Heart Is

09 Phil Jagielka // Interview

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“THE MAIN THING IS THAT THEY’VE BEEN IMPORTANT GOALS, SCORED AT IMPORTANT TIMES AND THEY’VE MEANT SOMETHING IN THE GAME” ary Lineker chose not to shoot during the pre-match warm-up G through fear of “wasting” his that was quickly followed by a second in six goals, while the great Pele once days as he headed home ’ corner gave his match-worn shirt to to help the Blues on their way to a 4-2 victory a fan, only to then suffer a dip in form and over Leicester City last time out. frantically attempt to track it down in a bid to “The lads have been been laughing away at rediscover his magic touch. my goals!” he smiles. “It’s been a case of change Phil Jagielka may not be superstitious to of boots, change of luck for me. Some new that extreme, but he has been known for an boots came out and I’ve managed an assist interesting quirk or two during his decade with and a couple of goals in them, so hopefully the Blues. that continues. The 34-year-old once revealed he would eat “The main thing is that they’ve been chicken and pasta with a particular tomato and important goals, scored at important times mascarpone sauce on the eve of every game, and they’ve meant something at the end of choosing to dash to the local shop to pick up the game. We’ve still got a few games left this those ingredients if needed rather than eating season and, hopefully, I’ve not used all my something else. goals up just yet.” In years gone by, there has also been a Jagielka became the 17th different Everton go-to CD that had to be played travelling to player to score in the Premier League this a game and in the changing rooms ahead of season, a figure that no other club can match. kick-off. “It’s always nice to score goals,” he says. And now Jagielka has revealed the secret “It’s something I’ve taken a bit of stick for - not behind his recent goalscoring exploits - a new scoring many, especially recently. So it has pair of lucky boots. been nice to get a couple. The skipper’s opener against “Goals come from everywhere in successful United at last week was his first teams. It is important that midfielders chip in strike in the Premier League for 703 days. And and defenders do the same from set pieces.

13 Phil Jagielka // Interview

There is no point getting free-kicks and corners difficult. You still have to play your role and if you aren’t scoring from them. We’ve done well make sure everyone is ready for the games in that respect in the last few games and we ahead. Thankfully, the results were good. The want to build on it. Rom, of course, is flying up boys have done well for the majority of the there at the moment but it’s good to know that season and we want that to continue until the if he has an off day then there are other people end of the season. capable of sticking it in the back of the net.” “It’s probably given me a bit of a kick up the Ronald Koeman has overseen an outstanding backside to get my head down and try to prove start to 2017 at Goodison Park. Indeed, the that I’m worth my place in the team. Toffees have already managed to score more “It makes you take nothing for granted. It league goals on home soil this calendar year has been nice to be back in the team. There (26 in seven matches) than were managed in are six games left and I’m hoping to feature the whole of 2016 (25 in 18 matches). in all of them.” On a personal level, however, Jagielka was The responsibility of becoming the Club’s forced to watch on from the sidelines in the captain was first handed to Jagielka following first two months of the year, his only action a the retirement of in 2013. late cameo in the 1-0 win at Crystal Palace in It is a role that he first took in his early mid-January. twenties, deputising for Chris Morgan during But even as an experienced campaigner, his time with Sheffield United. the England defender says the testing spell “I think most people know I am quite provided a shot in the arm. loud and I talk quite a lot!” he says. And it has shown, with Jagielka starring at “Being captain is something that the heart of the Blues’ defence since returning has always come quite natural to to the starting line-up six games ago. me, but there is no exact science “Of course, nobody likes to not play,” he to leading a team. It’s more explains. “I’ve played most of the time when obvious from the captain, but I’ve been fit through my career, so to have a we’ve got leaders who have period on the bench mainly warming-up was been at the Club for a long

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Phil needs to make just 16 more league appearances to join the Blues’ Premier League 300 Club – a group that consists of (354), Leon Osman (352), (306) and David Unsworth (302).

“THE BOYS HAVE DONE WELL FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE SEASON AND WE WANT THAT TO CONTINUE UNTIL THE END OF THE SEASON”

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“BEING CAPTAIN OF A SIDE OF THIS MAGNITUDE IS AN HONOUR, IT’S time that do their fair share as well, especially A LITTLE WAY OF PUTTING YOUR on matchdays. “Being captain is something I enjoy. There’s NAME IN THE CLUB’S HISTORY“ no greater feeling leading out the troops, especially when the team is performing well. “Being captain of a side of this magnitude delighted to say that. Hopefully, even 10 and is an honour, it’s a little way of putting your 20 years down the line, I’ll still be able to come name in the Club’s history. I remember being back and enjoy the atmosphere around the taken to the Captain’s Board when my name place.” was scratched in. That’ll be there forever and Looking at the here and now, Everton could that means a lot to me.” break a Club record this afternoon by making They say a week is a long time in football, it eight consecutive Premier League wins at which makes Jagielka’s 10 years’ service to one Goodison with three points against Burnley. club all the more remarkable. So what has been key to the Blues’ upturn in His consistency and unwavering commitment fortunes on home soil this term? to the cause will ensure his place in Everton “Our confidence,” said Jags, without folklore for many years to come - and the hesitation. “We conceded two poor goals centre-back says the Club will always remain against Leicester but we never let it get us down close to his heart, even when the time comes to and turned it around. You can hear and feel the hang up his boots later down the line. atmosphere when we start playing well. There “Everton will be a big part of my life forever,” is excitement. We’re playing in a stadium now he insists. “The Club will never leave me. My where not only are the players confident but little boy is an Evertonian - he didn’t have much the fans seem confident in what is going on and choice in the matter but he loves it! I’ve also got you can sense that as a player. It is something a two-year-old nephew, who is already coming we need to build on and carry through beyond to all the games and singing Everton songs. the end of the season. We want to keep it the “It’s a huge part of my life now and I’m way it is, ultra-positive.”

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Pennington And Rom’s Nominations has been Charsley Pen nominated for the PFA Players’ Player and Young Player of the Year awards. New Deals The forward will go up against Manchester United’s Proud Matthew Pennington declared Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Tottenham it “a very exciting time to be Blue” Hotspur’s , Arsenal’s after signing a new contract at Alexis Sanchez and Chelsea Everton until June 2019. pair and N’Golo The defender has fought back Kante for the Players’ Player from a long-term hamstring injury prize. to start the Club’s past three games Burnley’s Michael Keane, against Liverpool, Manchester United Manchester City’s Leroy Sane and Leicester City, netting his first and Sunderland’s Jordan Toffees goal in an eventual 3-1 defeat Pickford are the competition at . in the Young Player category, “I’m delighted to extend my stay alongside Tottenham’s 2016 here and hopefully I can try to cement the blue shirt and go out in front of winner, . a place in the first team now,” he the fans. That’s been my aim since It is the third time the Belgian said. “It’s a very exciting time to be I came to the Club as a young boy has been shortlisted for the Blue. We’ve got a new manager, and hopefully I can get many more Young Player gong, having also new players, young players coming chances to do that.” been nominated in 2013 and through and it’s a great place to be. Meanwhile, Harry 2016, but the first time he has “I’m proud every time I wear Charsley, who is currently the Under- vied for the season’s top player 23s’ top scorer with eight strikes so accolade. far, also penned a new deal until Lukaku’s 23 Premier League June 2019. goals this season see him lead He said: “I’ve worked hard this the way in the race for the season so it is nice to get a reward golden boot, while the striker at the end of it. I’ve tried to get better has registered 30 times in just every season and with the help of all 37 games for club and country. the coaches here, I feel like I have This year’s PFA Awards done that. It has been a good run so will be held at ’s far and now I want to keep it going by Grosvenor House on Sunday winning the Premier League 2 title.” 23 April. Previous winners of the Players’ Player of the Year award Sid Hemmings have included , Thierry After 12 years service at Everton Football Henry, Cristiano Club, Sid Hemmings has announced his Ronaldo and retirement! . The Sid was a matchday steward working current holder on the Lower Bullens for many years before is Leicester starting work at Bellfield as a facilities City’s Riyad assistant. Mahrez. When the Club switched to USM Finch Farm in 2007, Sid played a big part in helping everyone settle into their new environment. He leaves the club with everyone’s best wishes for a long and happy retirement.

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LAST MATCH ACTION

Everton v Leicester City 09/04/17 Goodison Park

EVERTON 4 Davies 1, Lukaku 23, 57, Jagielka 41

LEICESTER CITY 2 Slimani 4, Albrighton 10

Everton (4-2-3-1): Robles; Holgate, Pennington, Jagielka, Baines; Schneiderlin (Barry 73), Gueye; Barkley, Davies, Mirallas; Lukaku.

Leicester City (4-4-2): Schmeichel; Amartey, Benalouane, Huth, Chilwell; Albrighton (Ulloa 78), King, Drinkwater, Gray (Mahrez 61); Slimani, Vardy (Musa 61).

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“It was a crazy start to the game. I thought we started well with a fast first goal and I thought we played some great football in the first 45 minutes. We had a good reaction to going behind with some good chances and really nice goals. The early cross of Ross was a great assist for Rom. Then in the second half we played cleverly until the end of the game, we controlled the game.” – RONALD KOEMAN “I’m just doing my job for the team. I’m happy with the form that I’m in this season. I want to improve and get better every day, so as long as I’m helping the team, I am satisfied. I’m just playing and doing what I have to do on the pitch. Whatever amount I get, I’ll be satisfied.” – ROMELU LUKAKU “I found myself in a lot of space and the ball fell to me. I managed to get the goal and it was a great feeling to score again at Goodison. It’s my second goal so I’m very proud. I’m just concentrating on working hard. It all seems to be going well so I will continue to do that. I’m just grateful to get a goal and the lads have got a win.” – TOM DAVIES

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Andy Spence Goodison Boost For Ladies Everton Ladies will play Watford Ladies at Goodison Park city of Liverpool. on Sunday 14 May in aid of Everton in the Community’s The Blue Girls are back in Spring Series action ‘Home Is Where The Heart Is’ campaign. tomorrow at their usual Select Security Stadium home Kicking off at 2pm, fans are being encouraged to turn in Widnes when they take on Aston Villa. up and support the Ladies’ team for free and make a Having lost their last outing at Millwall Lionesses, donation towards EitC’s fundraising drive. Tickets are Spence is eager for his side to get back on track back. available from the box offices at Goodison Park, Everton “Aston Villa have made a good start to the Spring Series,” One and Everton Two. he said. “Like ourselves, they give lots of opportunities to As well as the football, Evertonians will be able to enjoy youngsters and have a number of talented players across pre-match entertainment as Goodison Park transforms the squad. We know from previous encounters that we will into a mini-matchday, including football coaching have to be at our best in order to secure the performance sessions, inflatable games and face painting. and result we are looking for. Andy Spence, Everton Ladies manager, said: “To “Having earned two wins out of our first two games, have the opportunity to play at Goodison is fantastic we are looking to bounce back from our previous game. for the players and it will be a special day for everyone We were disappointed with our performance and the associated with the team. subsequent result against Millwall. “We hope to see a big crowd in attendance so that “It has been a long time since we have had a home we can showcase the very best of Everton Ladies to both game so it’s great to be back at our stadium, and we new and existing fans.” want to put on a display for our fans.” All proceeds from the match will go towards Home Tickets are priced at £6 for adults and £2.50 for Is Where The Heart Is, the fundraising campaign led concessions and children, and can be purchased on by David Unsworth and his Under-23 squad to support the door. For more information about the team, head to young people on the brink of homelessness across the evertonfc.com/ladies

29 Kevin Sheedy Under-18s Sheeds Impressed With Dallas Set-Up During their stay in Texas while competing at this year’s am sure if you go to work there every day it must really Dallas Cup, Everton staff took in a visit to the brand inspire you.” new training facilities of the NFL franchise the Dallas Sheedy recognises the value of visiting such clubs and Cowboys. facilities, allowing the opportunity to learn from other The Blues have regularly been shown around the disciplines and practices. That especially applies to a club Cowboys’ facilities but this year were treated to a tour with the history of success like the Cowboys. of the new training base, which opened in August 2016. “It is always useful and insightful to us as staff to look Coach Kevin Sheedy admitted he had been eager to into other sports and visit different clubs to see how they see how they had constructed the new complex, and was do things,” he added. not disappointed. “You have to be open to new ideas. I particularly liked “We came and saw the old facilities last year and I was the quotes on the wall so I was taking photos of those looking forward to seeing their new ones,” he said. “They and I will see how we can do something similar to help are unbelievable. You have a locker room that holds 90 our players. massive lads. How they have gone about building it has “The Dallas Cowboys are such a successful been fantastic to see. We are very grateful to the Cowboys organisation – the team to beat out here. They are the for showing us around such a brilliant facility. top side but this facility really merits that recognition and “The whole place is incredible – the outdoor pitches, what they are all about.” the fitness rooms, the medical department. On top of that To follow the progress of Everton at the Dallas Cup they have really interwoven their traditions and success, keep an eye on evertonfc.com and, of course, all our with the Super Bowls they have won into the building. I social media platforms.

Kevin (second right) and the coaching staff pose for a picture They were given a tour of Dallas’ training HQ

The Cowboys quotes impressed Sheeds...... as did the training facilities

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PREMIER LEAGUE 2 FINAL STAGE GROUP B LADIES WSL 2 SPRING SERIES TEAM PLD W D L GD PTS TEAM PLD W D L GD PTS TEAM PLD W D L GD PTS 01 Everton 20 15 2 3 +28 47 01 Tottenham Hotspur 3 2 1 0 +3 7 01 Durham Women 4 3 1 0 +3 10 02 Manchester City 20 12 6 2 +20 42 02 Fulham 4 1 3 0 +3 6 02 London Bees 5 3 1 1 +1 10 03 Liverpool 19 10 4 5 +16 34 03 Norwich City 3 2 0 1 +2 6 03 Aston Villa Ladies 4 2 2 0 +3 8 04 Arsenal 20 10 2 8 +9 32 04 Stoke City 3 1 2 0 +2 5 04 Everton Ladies 3 2 0 1 +1 6 05 Chelsea 20 7 8 5 +9 29 05 Derby County 4 1 2 1 +1 5 05 Millwall Lionesses 5 1 2 2 -1 5 06 Tottenham Hotspur 20 6 4 10 -7 22 06 Aston Villa 3 1 2 0 +1 5 06 Doncaster R Belles 1 1 0 0 +3 3 07 Manchester United 20 5 7 8 -10 22 07 Everton 4 1 0 3 -6 3 07 Sheffield FC Ladies 4 1 0 3 -2 3 08 Sunderland 20 5 7 8 -10 22 08 4 0 0 4 -6 0 08 Brighton & Hove A 4 0 3 1 -2 3 09 Southampton 20 5 6 9 -9 21 Statistics correct at 12 April 2017 09 Oxford Utd Women 5 0 2 3 -4 2 10 Leicester City 19 4 7 8 -12 19 10 Watford Ladies FC 3 0 1 2 -2 1 11 Derby County 20 4 6 10 -13 18 Statistics correct at 14 April 2017 12 Reading 20 5 3 12 -21 18 DATE K/0 H/A OPPONENTS RES August 2016 Statistics correct at 16 April 2017 Sat 13 12.30pm A Newcastle United 0-1 DATE K/0 H/A OPPONENTS RES Sat 20 11am H Manchester City 1-3 February 2017 DATE K/0 H/A OPPONENTS RES Sat 27 11am H Manchester United 1-5 Sun 5 2pm A Brighouse Town (FAC3) 8-1 August 2016 September 2016 Sun 12 2pm A Oxford Utd Women 2-1 Mon 15 7pm A Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Sat 10 11.30am A Wolves 3-3 Sun 19 2pm A Durham (FAC4) 2-2* Thu 18 7pm H Reading (PLI Cup) 2-1 Sat 17 12pm H Derby County 6-1 March 2017 Mon 22 7pm H Derby County 2-0 Sat 24 11am A Liverpool 4-1 Sun 12 2pm A Sheffield FC Ladies 2-1 Thu 25 12.30pm A Leicester City 4-1 October 2016 Sun 19 2pm A Liverpool (FAC5) 1-2 Tue 30 7pm A Bolton (C Trophy) 2-0 Sat 1 12.30pm H Sunderland 4-4 April 2017 September 2016 Sat 15 11am A Stoke City 5-2 Sun 2 2pm A Millwall Lionesses 1-2 Tue 13 7pm H Sunderland 0-1 Sat 22 12.30pm H Middlesbrough 1-0 Sun 16 2pm H Aston Villa Ladies - Mon 19 7pm A Arsenal 5-0 Sat 29 11am A Blackburn Rovers 0-0 Sun 23 2pm A Doncaster R Belles - Mon 26 7pm H Manchester United 2-0 November 2016 Sun 30 2pm H Brighton & Hove A - October 2016 Sat 5 11.30am H West Bromwich Albion 1-1 May 2017 Sat 1 2pm H Wolves (PL Cup) 1-0 Sat 12 12.30pm A Sunderland 2-0 Sat 6 2pm H Durham - Tue 4 7.45pm A Cheltenham T (CT) 1-2 Sat 19 11am A Manchester City 4-4 Sun 14 2pm H Watford Ladies FC - Mon 17 7pm A Reading 6-3 December 2016 Sat 20 2pm A London Bees - Sun 23 1pm A Liverpool 0-2 Sat 3 12pm A Derby County 2-0 LADIES KEY: * aet, won 4-3 on penalties Mon 31 7pm H Chelsea 1-1 Thu 8 7pm H Tranmere R (FAYC3) 2-0 November 2016 Fri 16 11am H Stoke City 2-0 Fri 4 7pm H Norwich City (PL Cup) 1-4 January 2017 Tue 8 7.30pm H (C Trophy) 1-1* Sat 14 11am H Liverpool 1-2 Sun 20 1pm H Manchester City 1-0 Wed 18 7pm A Preston NE (FAYC4) 0-0* Wed 23 7pm H Hertha Berlin (PLI Cup) 1-3 Sat 21 11am A Manchester United 1-1 Mon 28 7pm A Southampton 1-1 Sat 28 12.30pm A Middlesbrough 3-2 December 2016 February 2017 Mon 5 7pm H Portsmouth (PL Cup) 3-1 Sat 11 11am H Blackburn Rovers 0-2 Mon 12 7pm H Leicester City 4-1 Sat 18 11.30am A West Bromwich Albion 3-1 Wed 21 7pm H Athletic Bilbao (PLI Cup) 1-2 March 2017 January 2017 Wed 1 1pm H Newcastle United 2-0 Sun 8 12pm A Sunderland 1-0 Sat 4 11.30am H Wolverhampton W 3-2 Wed 11 1pm H Rochdale (LS Cup) 0-3 Sat 11 12.30pm H Middlesbrough (FS) 2-1 Mon 16 7pm H Reading 3-0 Sat 18 12pm A Derby County (FS) 0-3 Mon 23 7pm A Wolves (PL Cup) 1-1 Wed 22 2pm H Fulham (FS) 0-3 Mon 30 7pm A Manchester United 3-1 April 2017 February 2017 Sat 1 11.30am A Aston Villa (FS) 0-1 Mon 6 7pm H Arsenal 1-0 Sat 22 11am H Tottenham H (FS) - Wed 15 7pm A Norwich City (PL Cup) 0-1 Sat 29 11am A Stoke City (FS) - Mon 20 7pm H Southampton 2-0 May 2017 Mon 27 7pm A Portsmouth (PL Cup) 1-2 Sat 13 11am H Norwich City (FS) - March 2017

Fri 3 7pm A Manchester City 0-3 U18s KEY: FAYC - FA Youth Cup; Wed 8 7.45pm A Litherland (Liv S Cup) 0-1 * aet, lost 7-6 on penalties; FS – Final Stage Mon 13 7pm A Derby County 3-2 April 2017 Mon 10 7pm H Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 Fri 21 7.05pm A Chelsea - U23s KEY: PLI Cup - Premier League International Cup; May 2017 CT – Checkatrade Trophy; PL Cup – Premier League Cup; LS Cup – Senior Cup * lost 5-4 on Mon 8 7pm H Liverpool - penalties; Liv S Cup – Liverpool Senior Cup

31 umbro.co.uk Antonee Robinson Under-23s

Antonee Robinson Robinson Focused On First Everton Under 23s consolidated their place at the top substitute Sambou turned his defender and curled home of Premier League 2 with a convincing 4-1 victory over a beautiful shot three minutes later to double the home Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park on Monday night. side’s advantage. After an unusually flat first-half display, the young “When we got that first goal we always felt we could go Blues came to life after the break and goals from on and score more,” said Robinson. “Bassala’s goal was , Bassala Sambou, Kieran Dowell very good… and he hasn’t stopped going on about it! We and Dominic Calvert-Lewin were enough to cancel out gave away a scrappy goal but we won’t dwell on that. Kazaiah Sterling’s single strike for the visitors. Kieran’s scored a great goal as well. He’s got a worldy Everton are now just one victory away from winning of a left foot and he’s scored plenty like that in his time.” the title, although defender Antonee Robinson admitted Dowell’s terrific goal made it 3-1 and Calvert-Lewin that the opening 45 minutes against Spurs just wasn’t up kept his composure three minutes from time to take their usual standards. advantage of a defensive error and complete the scoring. “We didn’t start as fast as we normally do,” he said. “We Everton have a trip to Chelsea and a Goodison game let them play a bit, we didn’t press enough and when we against Liverpool from which to get the win they need, got the ball we couldn’t hold on to it. We normally keep although one point from six would be enough barring the ball well but it just wasn’t happening in the first half. a dramatic goal difference swing with second-placed “Unsy had a bit of a go at half-time but he needed Manchester City. to do that and we took on board what he said, and did “We won’t do anything too strenuous now,” Robinson much better in the second half. We know we are close added. “There’s only two games left so the focus will be to winning the league but we can’t let that affect our to perform in those and hopefully one or two more of the performances and it’s certainly no excuse. We just worry lads may get a look-in with the first team. about how we play in each game rather than trying to “As for myself, I’m getting back into it. I haven’t been look at anything long-term.” injured much this season and I just need game time now. After a scrappy 69th-minute opener from Lookman, Every game I play I look to get better.”

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Want to see your message on Blues Board? Email us no later than five days before the fixture it is intended for at: [email protected] 38 Kenny Niven welcome Theo Happy 70th birthday Kenny, A warm welcome to Burnley seven decades supporting the fan Theo, who is attending Blues. All our love Linda, Louise, the game today celebrating Rob, Ste, Michelle and family. his eighth birthday. Ken Jones Happy 60th birthday Ken (Dad), lots of love from Ari, Gemma, Chris, Kobi, Karter, Anya, Logan, Ian and Mo.

Tony McQuade Happy 70th birthday to Tony, Steve Palmer Stephen Fawdry a Season Ticket holder in the Congratulations to Stephen Wishing you a very happy Top Balcony. Tony is pictured on becoming a Grandad for 65th birthday for 27 April. with his best friend Jimmy the first time to the latest Lots of hugs and kisses from Duggan. Both are lifelong Gerry Moore Evertonian, Macauley! Love all your Everton family and Evertonians and attended all the family. friends XXXX Happy 80th birthday to their first match on Saturday Gerry! All the best from all 14 December 1957, Everton the Everton Former Players’ v Nottingham Forest. The Foundation trustees and all score was 1-1 and it cost 3p! your friends at the Club. COYB.

Harry Happy 13th birthday to Harry, a Season Ticket holder in the Main Stand. Happy 60th Rakesh & Dylan Happy Birthday Birthday, Dad Happy 40th birthday to To Lily-Rose, who turns 11 Let’s hope for a Blues win Rakesh Lal, celebrating here and to Carl Wellsbury, lots of today! Lots of love from today with his son Dylan, love from The Gang xx Steve, Laura & Gary xxx who’s attending his first match with his Dad. Lots of John Ellis RIP love Mum, Dad, Karina and Keith Halligan RIP An Evertonian for all of his Anita. 94 years, fortunate enough to Keith was an avid Evertonian witness the late great Dixie and will be sadly missed by all Dean in action. Leaving RIP John Hind his colleagues at Arriva Wirral. behind three generations A true Blue and ex-Season of Blues. Nil Satis Nisi Ticket holder. You are sadly Sleep peacefully mate, NSNO. Optimum. X missed by family and friends.

John Harpur RIP Terry Gilligan RIP John, of Wexford, born 20 October 1926, A great Evertonian, who died suddenly travelled the world with the Merchant Navy and recently. Terry had been going to visited Liverpool often. He had a great sense of fun and terrific taste in football teams – he Goodison for 60 years. He is much loved Everton! Sadly, John passed away in missed by his family and friends, and January and will be greatly missed by all who matchdays will never be the same again. knew him. Keep shouting for the Blues, John!

39

This Week in History... 10–16 April

WORDS: JAMES CLEARY

Kevin Ratcliffe and Klaus Augenthaler exchange pennants ahead of the ECWC SF, 10 first-leg tie at Bayern Munich, 1985 Everton on this day... Born this day... Stan Bentham’s hat-trick helps defeat Sunderland 6-2, Johnny Holt (1865-1937), Liz McClarnon (1981) meaning three points from the Blues’ remaining four games will secure a fifth First Division crown, 1939; Also on this day... ’s side hit back three times to earn a RMS Titanic sets sail from Southampton on her maiden 3-3 draw with Manchester United at Goodison, 1982; and only voyage, 1912; James Vaughan becomes the Club’s youngest Paul McCartney announces that he is leaving The goalscorer, against Crystal Palace in 2005 Beatles for personal and professional reasons, 1970 Elation for as the defender completes the scoring for the champions-elect 11 in a 4-0 victory over West Ham, 1987 Everton on this day... Born this day... Jimmy Cunliffe hits his second four-goal haul of the Albert Geldard (1914-1989), TE Jones (1930-2010) season in a 5-3 victory over West Brom, 1936; John Willie Parker fires Everton’s first Second Division Also on this day... hat-trick since 1931, as Hull City are defeated 5-0, 1952; William III and Mary II are crowned as joint sovereigns Kevin Campbell scores his first goals for the Club to lift of Great Britain, 1689; the Blues out of the bottom three courtesy of a vital 2-0 Apollo 13 is launched, 1970; victory over Coventry City, 1999 The Apple I is created, 1976 This Week in History...

Tony Cottee’s spectacular volley proves no more than a consolation as the Toffees fall to a 12 5-3 Goodison defeat to QPR, 1993 Everton on this day... Sam Chedgzoy’s goal in a 5-2 defeat of Tottenham, when he dribbles the ball in straight from a corner, forces a change in the rules of the game, 1924

Born this day... (1941-1993), Marcello Lippi (1948)

Also on this day... The Union Flag is adopted as the flag of English and Scottish ships, 1606; Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becomes the first human to travel into outer space and perform the first manned orbital flight, Vostok 1, 1961

Joy for after his extra-time winner in the 1985 FA Cup semi-final victory over Luton Town at 13 Everton on this day... League Cup final woe as ’s late extra-time winner downs the Blues 3-2 in a second replay, 1977

Born this day... Mo Johnston (1963), Russell Griffiths (1996)

Also on this day... Joe Payne hits an English record 10 goals for Luton Town v Bristol Rovers, 1936; Sidney Poitier is the first African-American male to win the Best Actor Oscar, 1964; Tiger Woods is the youngest golfer to win the Masters, 1997 Everton on this day... Born this day... Sam Chedgzoy becomes the Club’s oldest hat-trick scorer, aged 33 years 77 (1937-1993), James McFadden (1983) days, in a 6-2 victory over Huddersfield Town, a game which saw Bobby Irvine also hit a treble, 1922; Also on this day... Nikica Jelavic scores first at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool Noah Webster copyrights the first edition of his dictionary, 1828; but two second-half goals condemn Everton to defeat, 2012 RMS Titanic hits an iceberg in the North Atlantic at 11.40pm (sinking two hours, 40 minutes later on the morning of 15 April), 1912

Adrian Heath (No. 8), Kevin Richardson (No. 11) plus several thousands of Evertonians on Highbury’s North Bank terrace celebrate ‘Inchy’s’ 117th-minute FA Cup semi-final winner against Southampton, 1984

14 This Week inHistory... Everton on this day... Also on this day... The Club’s second lowest post-War league crowd is recorded at Goodison as Samuel Johnson’s A Dictionary of the English Language is published, 1755; 11,787 see the 3-0 midweek Second Division victory over Bury, 1953; Insulin becomes generally available for use by people with diabetes, 1923; Bobby Collins hits a hat-trick in a 5-1 defeat of Cardiff City – ’s last Aer Lingus is founded by the Irish government as the national airline of the game as manager, 1961 Republic of Ireland, 1936; An eventual figure of 96 Liverpool fans lose their lives attending the FA Cup Born this day... semi-final against Nottingham Forest at Hillsborough, 1989 Emma Thompson (1959), Emma Watson (1990)

James McFadden volleys home a spectacular injury-time winner – a strike which proved to be the Club’s Goal Of The Season – as Charlton Athletic are defeated 2-1 as we move up to fifth in the Premier League, 2007 15

Duncan Ferguson’s fine shot on the turn finds the corner of David 16 James’ net to rescue a point in the derby at Goodison, 1997 Everton on this day... Born this day... ’s treble in a 6-1 defeat of West Ham moves the Blues closer to a Martin Lawrence (1965), Aaron Lennon (1987) fourth First Division title, 1932; The Mercantile Credit Football Festival begins at Wembley, a Football League Also on this day... centenary tournament which saw the Blues take on Wolves (1-1 draw, won 3-2 The oldest indoor ice hockey arena still used for the sport in the 21st century, on penalties) and Manchester United (0-1) in 40-minute matches, 1988; Boston Arena, opens, 1910; Kevin Sheedy volleys the Blues’ Goal of the Season, the winner in a 2-1 defeat Harriet Quimby becomes the first woman to fly an aeroplane across the of Derby County which keeps ’s side third in the table, 1990 English Channel, 1912 Remembering The 96

Hillsborough Remembered On 15 April 1989 an FA Cup semi-final took place that cost 96 supporters their lives. Liverpool was a city in mourning and our two football clubs were united in grief – a bond that has continued through the subsequent, long struggle for justice for those who perished. Everton Football Club and our supporters have stood shoulder to shoulder with Liverpool Football Club every step of the way and we will continue to be here for as long as we are needed. As always, on this fateful date, we remember the 96 Liverpool fans who died and we salute the families they left behind to fight for what they always believed was right.

EASTER MESSAGE

What links football, Easter and sorted, the plans aren’t made, the his death, including to doubting 15 April? training is neglected, are going Thomas? A true hope backed by One link is hope. Footballers in for false hope. A genuine hope evidence in history? and supporters thrive on hope is based on good preparation, And the persevering hope of for the next game, Easter is about training, conditioning, planning the families and friends of the 96 hope in the face of death, and 15 and USM Finch Farm shows that that we will remember today is April is a day remembered as a in abundance. a great example of hope based tragedy that became also a story The Easter hope is seen by on a passion for truth and justice. of hope, that one day the truth some as too good to be true, too And that hope was followed would be told and justice would impossible. Surely someone can’t up with hard work, patience, come, with so much credit due to come back from the dead: “Once determination and a belief that all who worked together over so you’re dead, you’re dead.” But truth will win out in the end. long for that. what if the person predicted his Let’s keep the hope, a genuine, There is, of course, false hope, death, held a Last Supper with evidence-based, life-changing hope based on wishful thinking. his friends and spoke of his death, hope. Very best wishes for Easter. Footballers and supporters who having the purpose of winning hope for a win when the work forgiveness for us, and what if then Henry Corbett, chaplain isn’t put in, the injuries aren’t Jesus appeared to his friends after to USM Finch Farm

48 Alan Ball

BALL OF FIRE The life and career of Everton great, Alan Ball, is being celebrated in a new play coming to theatres across Merseyside...

Ball of Fire charts the rise of the man who became a Liverpool Echo sports editor David Prentice said: “Ball World Cup winner and Everton legend. Of Fire is an unmissable play for Everton and England Ball signed for Everton in August 1966 after his England fans alike, as it provides a great insight into the life and success, in the most expensive transfer of its time and he times of a true footballing legend.” later became one third of the famed and much-loved Ronny Goodlass added: “We’re really looking forward ‘Holy Trinity’ with Howard Kendall and Colin Harvey. In all, to giving audiences the chance to understand Bally for Ball played 251 games and scored 79 goals for the Blues, themselves and celebrate a life which truly shaped this winning the League Championship in 1969/70. country’s footballing history. We hope that Everton fans The theatre production features ex-Everton winger, can join us on the journey!” Ronny Goodlass, in the role of narrator and Michael Theatre and football supporters alike can Cullen, aka Speedo Mick, as the well-known Toffee, Eddie get their hands-on tickets for just £18 by visiting Cavanagh. blueparktheatrecompany.co.uk. Produced by Blue Park Company and coming to Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre on Friday 4 August, the play Showings also include: gives audiences a chance to experience what life was The Atkinson Theatre, Southport (29 July), St Helens like performing on football’s world stage 10 years after Theatre Royal (3 August) and New Brighton Floral Pavilion Ball sadly passed away from a heart attack. Theatre (5-6 August).

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51 Supporters’ Clubs Sligo To Goodison On A Bike! This afternoon’s match has been themed our ‘Supporters’ Clubs Day’ and to celebrate, we are launching the ‘Supporters’ Club Cycle Challenge’…

The ‘Supporters’ Club Cycle Challenge’ will take place in the close season, with 23 members of the Supporters’ Club network from across the country covering the 230 miles from Sligo to Liverpool to raise funds for the Under- 23s ‘Home Is Where The Heart Is’ campaign. Following the success of the ‘We are Everton’ Sunderland to Goodison Supporters’ Club cycle challenge in 2013, the intrepid cyclists are back out on the road to help David Unsworth and his U23 players reach their fundraising target of £230,000 to develop a supported living initiative for young people in Liverpool, delivered by Everton in the Community. With a fundraising target of £60,000, the 23 Supporters’ Club members will be setting off from Sligo Rovers Football Club on Saturday 17 June and will make the journey in convoy to , before travelling back to England via ferry. They will then embark on the final 100 miles to Goodison Park on Sunday 18 June. perhaps fallen out of the care system, a place to stay The funds raised will be used to purchase and operate in Liverpool. a house close to Goodison Park which will offer 16 to To donate to the ‘Supporters’ Club Cycle Challenge’ 23-year-olds who have fallen on hard times, or have visit: justgiving.com/fundraising/supporterscycle2017

SOUTH AFRICAN BLUES

When the Toffees welcomed Leicester City to Goodison Park last Sunday, 10 members of the South African Supporters’ Club made the trip. They had a tour of Goodison Park during the week leading up to the match, met Graham Stuart before the kick-off and even enjoyed a tannoy announcement at half-time!

52 Supporters’ Clubs Meet our junior mascots for today’s game who have all been provided by our Supporters’ Clubs…

CAMERON COLBY & FINLEY DYLAN MIDLANDS SUPPORTERS’ CLUB EAST ANGLIAN TOFFEES WREXHAM BRANCH 10 YEARS OLD 6 & 9 YEARS OLD 8 YEARS OLD

FINLEY GARMON JACK HARROGATE TOFFEES DENBIGH LINCOLNSHIRE 5 YEARS OLD 9 YEARS OLD 6 YEARS OLD

JOE OSCAR ZAK BLUES RICE LANE 6 YEARS OLD 6 YEARS OLD 7 YEARS OLD

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All Smiles For Junior Blues Everton’s senior stars mixed with the Club’s future there. They were doing overhead kicks, flying volleys – it generation of talent at USM Finch Farm earlier this week. was terrific to see. The annual 'Academy Day' again proved to be an “Getting opportunities to mix with the pros is fantastic enjoyable occasion as players from the Under-6 to because they’re like idols, like film stars to the kids, so it’s Under-11 age groups joined the first-team players for a great occasion for everybody.” a training session. The Club’s Under-23 squad also joined in the fun and Small-sided games, head tennis and shooting drills coach David Unsworth added: “It’s brilliant. There’s loads all took place and, after the football had finished, the of laughter everywhere you go and it’s just great for the players and coaching staff all congregated for a giant kids that they can play alongside the first team and group photo. Under-23 boys. You can’t underestimate how important Parents were invited along to watch the fun as the this day is. Blues celebrated all that is special about the Club’s youth “If you’re not inspired by joining in a training session set-up. with our first team, what would? But having a smile on “It’s a day I’ve remembered and always enjoyed and your face and enjoying your football is what it’s all about hopefully these kids will take something away from it and when you’re young and that’s what we’ve seen here.” remember it one day when they’re pushing to play in the first team,” said Academy graduate Matthew Pennington. “It must be good for the young lads to see that so many Academy players are getting in and around the first team at the moment. It shows them there’s a pathway into the first team at this football club and we’re all certainly enjoying it.” Everton Director of Football Steve Walsh experienced the event for the first time since his summer move from Leicester City. He said: “I’ve not seen anything like this at any clubs I’ve been at before and I think it’s a terrific day for the kids, their parents and the players as well. “You can see there are one or two very skilful kids out

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Burnley have played at for over 134 years

Welcoming Old Friends... By Tony Onslow

oday’s game at a crowd of 6,000 at Anfield, we won until the signing of such outstanding Goodison Park is the the return game by the odd goal in players as and T only top-flight fixture five, with Edgar Chadwick among Jimmy McIlroy guided them to their this weekend that the goals, as he had been in East second First Division title in 1959/60. features two founder Lancashire. Burnley then wore a blue During the following Christmas members of the Football League. and white-striped jersey but adopted period the visit of Burnley attracted Burnley began life playing under their present-day claret and blue – a crowd of 74,867 to Goodison, the the rules of Rugby School but having also played in green shirts – sixth largest crowd in our history – a switched to the FA code following an ahead of the 1910/11 season, colours figure we have not surpassed since. invitation from the local cricket club inspired by Aston Villa. The Clarets then went into a to join them at their established home War clouds were gathering steady decline which saw them of Turf Moor. over Europe when the Clarets first escape relegation from the Football The Burnley footballers first played reached the FA Cup final in 1914 League on the final day of the here in 1883, which means only when they beat Liverpool, with the 1986/87 season courtesy of a 2-1 Preston North End have occupied only goal scored by former Everton win over Leyton Orient. Burnley first their home ground for a longer length centre-forward, Bert Freeman. It regained their top-flight status in of time in English football. was the first time the final had been 2009, returning again in 2014 and this Burnley were soon given a shock watched by a ruling Monarch and season, which is their 54th at this level. introduction into the realities of the King George V presented the trophy association game when, in October to the Burnley skipper, Tommy Boyle. 1883, they were beaten 9-1 by a Peace had been restored to the Bert Freeman neighbouring Padiham side that land when the same player led the included several Scottish imports. The Clarets to their first Football League Turf Moor outfit quickly did the same, championship in 1920/21. It was surpassed their neighbours and, in during this era that goalkeeper September 1888, became a founder Jeremiah Dawson made a record member of the Football League. 522 appearances for the club. Local They first met Everton on folklore has it that when he once took alternative weekends in November a goal-kick, the wind coming down 1888. The first was on a section of Turf off Brunshaw Hill was so strong that it Moor that had been fenced off from blew the ball back and out for corner! the cricket field, a game in which we The years leading up WW2, and came back from two-down to secure those that immediately followed, a 2-2 draw. Seven days later, before were unremarkable for Burnley

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Find out some of the the teenager’s preferred choices of takeaway, shirt number, boots – and rap star... THIS OR THAT

ASSIST OR GOAL? SUIT OR TRACKSUIT? PASSENGER OR DRIVER?

DOMINO'S OR NANDOS? RONALDO OR MESSI? TRADITIONAL BOOTS OR COLOURFUL BOOTS?

SUN OR SNOW? ROCK OR RAP?

BOX-SET OR MOVIE? BIGGIE OR TUPAC?

NUMBER 7 OR NUMBER 11 (SHIRT NUMBER)?

SHORT OR LONG SLEEVE?

BUNGEE JUMP OR SKY DIVE?

CAT OR DOG? EAT IN OR EAT OUT? LOOKMAN BURNLEY AWAY... This week we take a look back at our visit to Turf Moor earlier in the season...

The Everton shirts hanging up in the Turf Moor visitors’ dressing room

Ross Barkley and arrive at the ground

The away dug-out at Burnley The friendly pre-match handshake

A warm welcome for Ronald Koeman from the home manager, Sean Dyche

Yannick Bolasie’s first ever goal for Everton was only a consolation in a 2-1 defeat Test your knowledge of this afternoon’s opponents with these 10 questions on players, managers and previous games

1. WHAT WAS THE SCORE AT TURF MOOR EARLIER IN THE SEASON? 6. WHICH FORMER EVERTON PLAYER ONCE MANAGED BURNLEY: PETER REID OR 2. WHO SCORED TWICE FOR EVERTON ? WHEN WE WON 3-1 AT TURF MOOR IN OCTOBER 2014: ROMELU LUKAKU, SAMUEL ETO’O OR KEVIN MIRALLAS?

3. BURNLEY GOALKEEPER IS AN INTERNATIONAL FOR WHICH COUNTRY?

7. BURNLEY WERE KNOCKED OUT OF THE FA CUP IN THE FIFTH ROUND BY WHICH NON-LEAGUE TEAM?

8. IRISH INTERNATIONAL JOINED BURNLEY FROM WHICH 4. WHEN HE WAS A PLAYER, WAS CHAMPIONSHIP CLUB? BURNLEY MANAGER SEAN DYCHE A CENTRE-HALF OR A CENTRE-FORWARD? 9. WHO JOINED BURNLEY THIS SEASON FROM RANGERS? 5. WHICH OTHER PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB HAS DYCHE MANAGED: WATFORD 10. WHAT WILL THE FINAL SCORE BE OR BOURNEMOUTH? THIS AFTERNOON…! FAN MESSAGES

TEDDY AELISH JOSEPH JACK Happy 3rd Happy 8th birthday on A huge happy 8th birthday Happy birthday to birthday Teddy! 23 April, love Mum, Dad to our blue boy Joseph! You Jack, who will be 7 First game today. & Archie x make us so proud each on Monday, from COYB! and everyday! Enjoy your all the members party gorgeous boy! of the Lincolnshire All our love Mum, Dad Toffees. and Charlie xxxx

ALISHA HARRY ARCHIE JAKE Happy 8th birthday to Many happy Our little blue boy was 1 Here’s five-year-old huge Everton fan Alisha. returns for your on 13 April. The first outfit Jake, who is attending She loves playing footy, 13th birthday. he ever wore was the EFC his first match today watching the Blues, Lots of love from kit and his fave player is with dad Andrew, cheerleading and her all the family. Tom Davies, due to their Damon and Benjamin favourite player is Jags! matching hair! Love from (Lower Gwladys Street) Love Dad, Shauna, Luis, Mummy, Daddy, brother and great-uncle Ian Rihanna, Maxi and Jack x Cianàn & all the family. (Upper Bullens). TOFFEE LADY & MASCOT TOFFEE LADY BURNLEY MASCOT BECKY LILY AGE: 12 AGE: 12 FAVOURITE FAVOURITE PLAYERS: PLAYER: ROMELU LUKAKU SAM

& TOM DAVIES VOKES

10. 10. 9. 8. Did you get it right?! it get you Did Barton; Joey City; Norwich

7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. ANSWERS: QUIZ Lincoln City; City; Lincoln Heath; Adrian Watford; Centre-half; England; Eto’o; Samuel 2-1; won Burnley

BURNLEY While Burnley’s home and away consistency to get yourself out of it is form starkly contrast one another, it hard both physically and mentally. has been a mightily impressive first “The Premier League is more season back in the Premier League difficult because of the quality of for today’s guests. opposition. There are longer periods The Clarets head to Goodison between games but you need more Park occupying 12th position in the detail in your planning. Premier League table, eight points “It’s that judgement call you have clear of the relegation zone and just to make, sticking to what you believe sean one off the top half. in yet just flexing things to cope at the Sean Dyche’s side boast the sixth higher level. That is exactly what we dyche best home record in the top flight, have done this season, not going too with all 10 of their wins so far this far away from the way we did play A no-nonsense defender in his playing season coming at Turf Moor. but just changing things that little bit days, Dyche was a reliable servant for Twelve months ago, Dyche led a when we’ve needed to.” Chesterfield over a seven-year period side which had been relegated the Highlights this term have included before spells at Millwall and Watford. It previous campaign back up at the victories over both Merseyside clubs, was with the latter that he took his first first time of asking, and the memories with a 2-0 victory over Liverpool in the forays into coaching. He became U18s still live fondly in the back of his mind. second game of the season followed coach upon retiring in 2007 and was “I can’t really say which season has by a dramatic late 2-1 triumph over named assistant when been better because they are both the Blues back in October. joined two years later. When the Scot hard to measure,” he said earlier this And while the Lancastrians left, he was promoted to manager, but week. “But winning promotion that continue to chase their first win on the after the Pozzo family took over the second time felt a big achievement. road, they have come close in their Hornets he was allowed to leave. Since “They are both satisfying in last two attempts, with successive joining Burnley, he has guided them to different ways. The Championship is goalless draws at Sunderland and the Premier League twice. fraught with trouble and to keep the Middlesbrough. The Opposition

tom heaton POSITION: goalkeeper | AGE: 31 The England international, who turns Young Player of the Year award in his first 31 today, is a former Manchester season but found himself behind first choice United trainee and fans’ favourite at Turf David Marshall under Malky Mackay. He Moor, having joined from Bristol City played in Cardiff’s run to the League in 2013. While at United, the - Cup final in 2012, before leaving born goalkeeper spent time on loan at for Bristol City that summer. various Football League clubs including After one season at Ashton Swindon Town, Cardiff City, Rochdale and Gate he joined Burnley and has Wycombe Wanderers, and also in Belgium twice helped the Clarets reach with the Red Devils’ sister club, Royal the Premier League, making well over Antwerp. Joining the Bluebirds in 2010 on 150 appearances in the process. Heaton a permanent deal after the conclusion of made his senior international bow against his contract at United, he won the club’s Australia prior to Euro 2016.

PAUL ROBINSON POSITION: GOALKEEPER | AGE: 37 POSITION: goalkeeper | AGE: 24 POSITION: defender | AGE: 27

Former England goalkeeper who amassed 42 Former Charlton keeper who signed in 2016. Former Sheffield United full-back who spent caps for the Three Lions, Robinson joined in While at the Addicks, he spent time on loan time at Ferencvaros in Hungary, before making January 2016, initially on a short-term deal. at Harrow Borough, York and Bury amongst the breakthrough at Bramall Lane. Moving to Fondly remembered at following an others, before his summer switch to the Aston Villa in 2012, he spent three seasons at eight-year spell, he also won the League Cup Premier League. One for the future, he’ll learn Villa Park. Struggling for regular football, he at Spurs and spent time at Blackburn. plenty from the experienced Robinson. linked up with Burnley in 2015.

JON FLANAGAN POSITION: DEFENDER | AGE: 24 POSITION: defender | AGE: 27 POSITION: defender | AGE: 24

A player who has struggled with serious The former England U21 defender has made Defender who broke through to become a injury, Flanagan is spending the season on over 200 appearances for the Clarets, having regular at . He moved to Brentford and loan at Burnley from Liverpool. Having come joined from Manchester City in 2011. He had helped them reach the Championship in 2014, through the age groups across the park, he been a trainee with the Citizens, also spending before heading for Burnley in February 2016. has one senior England cap, after facing time at Leicester City on loan. He has been Most of his appearances this season have come Ecuador in 2014. integral to their promotions in 2014 and 2016. from the bench.

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michael keane POSITION: defender | AGE: 24 The 6ft 3ins 24-year-old central defender spent time on loan in the Championship at has been a standout performer for Burnley Leicester City, Derby County and Blackburn this season and, like teammate Heaton, Rovers. In September 2014, he completed has pushed on into the senior England another temporary move to Burnley, then back squad. Having played youth international in the Premier League, making the switch football for Republic of Ireland, Stockport- permanent in January 2015. By the end of born Keane switched to feature for England his first full season at the club, in 2015/16, Under-19s, progressing through the both Keane and his Clarets teammates U20s and U21s set-up to make his full were celebrating promotion to the Three Lions debut in March’s 1-0 friendly Premier League, with the defender defeat in Germany. Having come through missing just two games and scoring the ranks at Manchester United, making five goals on the way to lifting the five first-team appearances, Keane also Championship title.

stephen ward tendayi darikwa POSITIONS: DEFENCE/MIDFIELD | AGE: 31 POSITIONS: DEFENCE/MIDFIELD | AGE: 25 POSITION: midfielder | AGE: 25

Republic of Ireland left-sider Ward started Versatile player who started his career at Republic of Ireland international who has risen out at Bohemians before Wolves took him to Chesterfield, taking in loans at Barrow and through the age groups from the Under-15s England. After six seasons, he found himself Hinckley United before breaking through into to win 31 caps for his country and was in out of the side and took in a loan spell at the first team. His form caught the eye of the the squad for Euro 2016. He was a key man Brighton. But it was Burnley who captured him Clarets, who signed him in 2015. He is yet to in Derby County’s engine room before he on a permanent deal in 2014. make a league appearance this season. switched to Burnley in August 2016.

ashley westwood scott arfield POSITION: midfielder | AGE: 34 POSITION: midfielder | AGE: 27 POSITION: midfielder | AGE: 28

The former Manchester City, Newcastle, A product of Crewe Alexandra’s academy, Born in Scotland, Arfield broke through Marseille and QPR midfielder is back after Westwood racked up nearly 150 appearances at Falkirk but in March 2016 he switched a brief spell at Rangers. He impressed in for the Alex before Aston Villa took him to the allegiance to represent Canada, whom he was helping the Clarets to the Premier League Premier League. He was a regular across four- eligible for through his father. By that time he prior to his move across the border, and won and-a-half seasons before Burnley swooped to had helped Huddersfield to the Championship his one England cap in 2007 against Spain. sign him in January. and Burnley to the Premier League.

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ROBBIE BRADY POSITIONS: defence/mIDFIELD | AGE: 25 A January signing from for an undisclosed fee. He gained promotion Norwich City, Brady cost the Clarets a fee to the Premier League at the end of that in the region of £13m. The full-back- season, and featured in Hull’s brief foray into cum-winger is very capable down the left the Europa League in the 2014/15 campaign. flank, with good delivery from open play In July 2015 he was on the move again, and from set-pieces. Indeed, he netted his linking up with newly-promoted Norwich, first goal for Burnley in a 1-1 draw with but suffered relegation with the Canaries. leaders Chelsea from a 20-yard free-kick. A Republic of Ireland international with Yet another Manchester United trainee at 32 caps, he scored the Turf Moor, Brady decided to pursue regular famous winning goal first-team football at Hull City. He had for the boys in green taken in a pair of loan spells at the Tigers against Italy in last but joined permanently in January 2013 summer’s Euros.

johann berg gudmundsson POSITION: midfielder | AGE: 29 POSITION: FORWARD | AGE: 26 POSITION: forward | AGE: 31

A Belgium international, Defour signed in the An Iceland winger who played at Euro 2016, Scottish international who has risen through summer for a reported £7m fee. Another in Gudmundsson now has 57 caps for his the ranks after starting out at Stevenage in the ranks who celebrates his birthday today, country, and started out at Breidablik in non-league. Snapped up by Peterborough, he has won the Belgian Pro League twice at his homeland. Moving to Holland with AZ he was integral to Posh earning back-to- Standard Liege, and also spent time at , Alkmaar, he spent five years there before a back promotions from League Two to the winning the , and at Anderlecht. 2014 switch to Charlton Athletic. Championship between 2007 and 2009.

Ashley barnes POSITION: FOrWARD | AGE: 27 POSITION: FORWARD | AGE: 25 POSITION: forward | AGE: 27

The former Plymouth man spent time on loan Goalscoring frontman Gray started out at A Welsh international teammate of at Eastbourne and Torquay before breaking Shrewsbury. Dropping into non-league with Ashley Williams, Vokes came through at through. Moving to Brighton, he spent four Hinckley, his scoring record caught Luton Bournemouth before signing for Wolves. He seasons on the south coast before joining Town’s eye and after goal-laden spells with had a number of spells out on loan at the likes Burnley. He is eligible for Austria through the Hatters and then Brentford, Burnley signed of Leeds, Sheffield United and Burnley, before grandparents and featured for their youth side. him in 2015. joining the Clarets permanently in 2012.

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THE VIEW FROM THE OTHER SIDE Dan Black is a reporter at the Burnley Express who has followed the Clarets during their first year back in the top flight. Here, he talks about the season’s highs and lows...

Dan, as a whole, Burnley’s season it wasn’t for the results at Turf Moor, The problem is that if you are so far has gone very well. Has it they would be down there fighting for going to become established in exceeded expectations? their lives. They’ve won 10 at home the Premier League, you can’t just but none away. rely on your home form every year. I don’t think you could have asked for Sean Dyche has looked at it Eventually you have to match it up any more. At the start of the season, realistically. If you took a few wins with your away form. finishing in 17th position was the hope from the home results and put that on That said, Burnley have scored and so to go into the final six games the away form, it would work out level against Liverpool at Anfield, Arsenal with an eight-point cushion from the anyway. They have overachieved at at the Emirates and Manchester City relegation zone is phenomenal. Turf Moor and underperformed on at the Etihad, so they have caused When you look at it, Burnley are the road, so it all balances out. these teams some problems. But just a point from 10th, are level with they’ve only netted two goals in an the Premier League champions and From the outside looking in, it seems away game once this season. That’s within touching distance of Stoke the key to Burnley’s position in the been the struggle, the creativity. City, who have been an established table is getting positive results at team in the top division for a while. To home against teams in and around How do you find Sean Dyche to deal be among those clubs and involved them in the table, sides in the bottom with? in that section of the division is half… incredible really. He’s a very intelligent person. He’s They’ve scored important late great to deal with and you can How important has Burnley’s goals against Crystal Palace, understand why the players want home form been in what has been Middlesbrough and Leicester, and to play for him. He’s just a humble, achieved so far? those results will probably prove down to earth fella who gives you massive at the end of the season. It’s the time of day. And you won’t just There’s no getting away from that. If what’s been needed. have a football conversation with

70 The Opposition him - he’s happy to talk about other things in life. “keane’s been unbelievable,

Who have been the Clarets’ key players this season? a rock alongside Ben Mee,

The back-five have been absolutely magnificent. who’s been equally as good” Tom Heaton has been in the form of his life. He’s made a number of been very important as well. could have had six or seven. So Save of the Season contenders - the we’ve got to be on our game to get one against Zlatan Ibrahimovic at How do you see this afternoon’s something because Goodison Park is Old Trafford and from Charlie Austin match unfolding? one of the toughest places to go to in at St Mary’s are two of the best I’ve Premier League. ever seen live. We’ve picked up just four points away It’s going to be a stern test but Michael Keane, who recently from home all season, just the four I’ve spoken to a few of the players earned his first England cap, will draws. I think that’s the second worst this week and they are all looking probably go for £25m-plus in the record in the country to Rotherham. forward to the match and playing summer if he does move on. I think Performances away from home at one of the most iconic stadiums there will be a lot of interest in him. have been getting better and in the country. He’s been unbelievable, an absolute the team is countering well and Swansea and Hull are both rock alongside Ben Mee, who has creating more chances but they are playing away this weekend too and, been equally as good. just lacking that cutting edge and with the eight-point cushion, it takes Stephen Ward, at full-back, has composure in the final third. away a little bit of the pressure. The probably had his best season in a Everton have won the last seven at Burnley players can enjoy it more claret and blue shirt and Matt Lowton home in the league. I saw the game and maybe that’s when the away win on the other side has played well, too. against Leicester last weekend and, comes, when there isn’t that weight Up top, Andre Gray’s goals have although the team scored four, they on their shoulders.

Michael Keane has been one of the Clarets’ stand-out players this season

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Try out these 10 Toffees and Clarets-themed questions...

1. Who scored Burnley’s two goals in our 2-1 defeat at Turf Moor in October? Q9

2. Two Everton players who came on as substitutes that day are currently out on loan – can you name them both?

3. Burnley’s last visit to Goodison was in April 2015 when Everton won 1-0… who scored the goal?

4. And which former Everton striker came off the Burnley bench that afternoon?

5. Can you remember which Everton player missed a penalty in that game after 10 minutes?

Q5

7. Which current Burnley player was in the Oldham Athletic team that took Everton to an FA Cup replay in 2013?

8. Jon Flanagan is on loan from which Premier League club?

9. Early in his career, Burnley’s Dean Marney was a teammate of which current Everton player?

6. When Burnley returned to the top flight in 10. For which team did Sean 2009 after more than 30 years away, who was Dyche score an FA Cup semi-

their manager? final goal in the 1990s?

10. 10. 9. 8. 7. Chesterfield. Spurs; at Lennon Aaron Liverpool. Tarkowski; James Coyle;

6. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. ANSWERS: QUIZ Owen Owen Barkley; Ross Jutkiewicz; Lukas Mirallas; Kevin Deulofeu; Gerard and Cleverley Tom Arfield; Scott and Vokes Sam

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Former Player

Pat Nevin

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Once described by NME as football’s “first post- punk footballer”, Pat Nevin loves a man with his own style. To that end, he’s quickly become a big fan of Tom Davies, a fellow music aficionado with the tousled hair and rolled down socks. He was delighted to see the youngster pen a new deal earlier this month and believes the youngster, like his Club, has a big, bright future ahead…

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Pat, Ronald Koeman has shown he’s happy to give young players his chance but he wouldn’t do that unless he was 100-per-cent sure they were ready…

No, people have done that before, thrown players in Tom is my too early and it’s had an incredibly negative effect – not just on the Club and the team but also the young players themselves. But if they are good enough favourite player and they have the right mentality – and that’s the imperative, you have the right mentality – then go and throw them in. If you learn at 18 to 20 to play of this season without fear, it never comes back but if you don’t get first-team games until 21, 22, there’s something in there, a fear that you need to get rid of. You can’t ever know but if you believe a player is going to be able to handle it, get them in because they’ll learn career so far. In the period he was coming through quickly. Those three years between 18 and 20 are from the Academy he was, to some degree, the only when you can learn so much. is a one really doing so and, with the Everton connection, classic example but there are plenty more. How many immediately everyone thinks Wayne Rooney. Well, internationals do you know who weren’t playing first- Wayne’s had quite a career and he continues to do team football as teenagers? Top players always do. so. That’s a hell of a lot to live up to and people should remember that, if you become a first-teamer Tom Davies seems to have taken the step up in his at a club like Everton, you have already succeeded stride… to a high level. Ross is now having a period where he’s surrounded by a team that suits him and that’s Tom is really interesting and, in many ways, is my a big thing. There’s a lot of energy around him now, favourite player of this season, anywhere. That’s and that’s not to decry any of the previous players purely because of his style, his willingness, his or managers at the Club, it just looks to me that this fearlessness, skill – everything. The fact he doesn’t is a group that is right for Ross. He can enjoy what’s seem to conform – I love that. He conforms to what is happening around him and he’s going to play a big important to him and, look at the important things – is part in that and not just for Everton, but for England he brave enough to take the ball? Yes. Is he confident as well. enough in his own ability? Yes. Is he arrogant? No. Is he super-confident? Yes. He’s got the balance exactly Ross has played in a slightly different role at times as where you want it and to have that at his age is an well under Ronald Koeman. How much do you think amazing thing. It’s rare that you see it. that has helped build his confidence?

A big indicator is that his senior teammates seem It’s about flexibility. In South America, for example, to have full confidence in his ability… the number 10 role is a more recognised position so you learn it growing up as a kid. Historically in Britain Absolutely. When you’re doing commentary on a it’s not and so we don’t. Because of that you don’t game, the first thing you look at with young players learn the subtleties of the position. Look at Christian you’ve not seen before is the first few balls. If a senior Eriksen at Spurs or Gylfi Sigurdsson at Swansea. player gives them the ball before somebody else, you Watch them and you’ll notice that they aren’t standing know he’s got the ability to cut it at the level. Those in that number 10 spot. They are watching and players have trained with them every day, know his learning how a game develops around them. To be capabilities and that immediately tells you there’s able to do that doesn’t happen overnight – it takes a trust there and they’re willing to show it in a big time to improve. But if you have a good manager game. With Tom they just give it to him all the time, – and this is where someone like Ronald Koeman even when there’s players around him because they comes in with his total football background – he can know he can cope. explain those subtleties. They are not simple – if they were, everyone could waltz in and do it. For me, that has had to work his way back into is the best thing that the manager is doing for Ross at the England set-up but earned a recall for Gareth present. He’s telling him to intentionally stay out of the Southgate’s latest squad. How much was that way but then arrive in the spaces where the potential deserved given his form this year? for creating danger is. Ross looks like he is learning that at the moment and that can only improve his Ross has had to live up to a lot of expectations in his game in the long run.

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Who’s Your Player Of The Season? Dixies award voting now open

The voting for Everton’s End of Season Awards, The Dixies, is now open. As always, Evertonians can put forward their top three in the Player of the Season, Young Player of the Season and Goal of the Season categories, with the winners set to be announced at Liverpool’s Philharmonic Hall on Tuesday 9 May. Will hotshot Romelu Lukaku get your vote for the top prize? Or maybe you’ve been impressed by Idrissa Gana Gueye’s debut campaign on Merseyside? Is Kevin Mirallas’ team goal at West Brom better than Rom’s belter against Bournemouth? Or is Barkley’s cheeky ‘celebration before shot’ effort from the very same Premier League game your favourite? Whatever your choices, submit your votes now by heading to evertonfc.com/awardsvote1617. The inaugural ‘Dixies’ are set to be bigger and better than ever before, with almost 1,300 tickets available for a two-hour show that will be packed with entertainment. Fans will be joined on the evening by a host of Blues legends, as well as Ronald Koeman and the Everton first- team squad. Not only are there 10 prestigious ‘Dixies’ to be awarded on the night, there will also be special guests,

Gareth Barry was named Player of the Season in 2015/16

interviews with first-team stars, some outstanding live music and thrilling video clips. There are a variety of affordable ticket-only options available to purchase, as well as a wide range of VIP packages, and tickets can be purchased now by calling The Philharmonic Box Office on0151 709 3789* or by visiting evertonfc.com/thedixies. For more information about the event, email [email protected].

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79 Everton Fixtures & Results 2016/17

DATE H/A OPPONENTS F-A ATT (AWAY) LINE-UP AUGUST Sat 13 H Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 39,494 Stekelenburg Holgate Jagielka Funes Mori McCarthy Gueye Barry Baines Sat 20 A West Bromwich Albion 2-1 23,654 (2,777) Stekelenburg Holgate Jagielka Funes Mori McCarthy Gueye Barry Baines Tue 23 H Yeovil Town (EFL Cup R2) 4-0 24,617 Stekelenburg Holgate Williams Funes Mori Oviedo Gueye McCarthy Lennon Sat 27 H Stoke City 1-0+ 39,581 Stekelenburg Holgate Jagielka Williams Baines Gueye Barry Bolasie

SEPTEMBER Mon 12 A Sunderland 3-0 42,406 (3,030) Stekelenburg Coleman Jagielka Williams Baines Gueye Barry Bolasie Sat 17 H Middlesbrough 3-1 39,074 Stekelenburg Coleman Jagielka Williams Baines Gueye Barry Bolasie Tue 20 H Norwich City (EFL Cup R3) 0-2 29,550 Stekelenburg Coleman Holgate Williams Funes Mori Gueye Cleverley Deulofeu Sat 24 A Bournemouth 0-1 11,291 (1,319) Stekelenburg Coleman Jagielka Williams Oviedo Gueye Barry Mirallas Fri 30 H Crystal Palace 1-1 38,758 Stekelenburg Coleman Jagielka Williams Oviedo Gueye Barry Bolasie

OCTOBER Sat 15 A Manchester City 1-1 54,512 (2,922) Stekelenburg Coleman Jagielka Williams Oviedo Gueye Barry Bolasie Sat 22 A Burnley 1-2 21,416 (2,358) Stekelenburg Coleman Jagielka Williams Oviedo Gueye Barry Bolasie Sun 30 H West Ham United 2-0 39,574 Robles Coleman Williams Funes Mori Oviedo Gueye Barry Bolasie

NOVEMBER Sat 5 A Chelsea 0-5 41,429 (2,971) Stekelenburg Coleman Jagielka Williams Funes Mori Oviedo Barry Cleverley Sat 19 H Swansea City 1-1 38,773 Stekelenburg Coleman Jagielka Williams Baines McCarthy Gueye Lennon Sun 27 A Southampton 0-1 31,132 (3,319) Stekelenburg Coleman Jagielka Williams Baines Gueye Barry Lennon

DECEMBER Sun 4 H Manchester United 1-1 39,550 Stekelenburg Coleman Williams Funes Mori Baines Gueye Barry Bolasie Sat 10 A Watford 2-3 20,769 (2,174) Stekelenburg Coleman Williams Funes Mori Baines Gueye Barry Deulofeu Tue 13 H Arsenal 2-1 39,510 Stekelenburg Coleman Jagielka Williams Baines McCarthy Gueye Barkley Mon 19 H Liverpool 0-1 39,590 Stekelenburg Coleman Williams Funes Mori Baines McCarthy Gueye Barkley Mon 26 A Leicester City 2-0 31,985 (3,215) Robles Holgate Williams Funes Mori Coleman Gueye Barry Baines Fri 30 A Hull City 2-2+ 20,111 (2,464) Robles Coleman Jagielka Williams Baines Gueye Barry Valencia

JANUARY Mon 2 H Southampton 3-0 38,891 Robles Coleman Williams Funes Mori Baines Davies Gueye Lennon Sat 7 H Leicester City (The Emirates FAC3) 1-2 35,493 Robles Holgate Williams Funes Mori Coleman Davies Barkley Barry Sun 15 H Manchester City 4-0 39,588 Robles Holgate Williams Funes Mori Coleman Davies Barkley Barry Sat 21 A Crystal Palace 1-0 25,594 (2,919) Robles Holgate Williams Funes Mori Coleman Davies Barkley Barry

FEBRUARY Wed 1 A Stoke City 1-1+ 27,612 (2,887) Robles Holgate Williams Funes Mori Coleman Davies Barkley Schneiderlin Sat 4 H Bournemouth 6-3 39,026 Robles Coleman Williams Funes Mori Baines McCarthy Schneiderlin Barry Sat 11 A Middlesbrough 0-0 31,496 (2,937) Robles Coleman Williams Funes Mori Baines Davies Schneiderlin Gueye Sat 25 H Sunderland 2-0 39,595 Robles Coleman Williams Funes Mori Baines Davies Schneiderlin Gueye

MARCH Sun 5 A Tottenham Hotspur 2-3 31,962 (2,429) Robles Coleman Williams Funes Mori Baines Gueye Schneiderlin Barry Sat 11 H West Bromwich Albion 3-0 39,592 Robles Coleman Williams Jagielka Baines Barkley Schneiderlin Barry Sat 18 H Hull City 4-0 39,248 Robles Coleman Williams Jagielka Baines Barkley Schneiderlin Gueye

APRIL Sat 1 A Liverpool 1-3 52,920 (2,797) Robles Pennington Williams Jagielka Holgate Davies Gueye Baines Tue 4 A Manchester United 1-1 75,272 (3,097) Robles Holgate Williams Jagielka Baines Gueye Barry Davies Sun 9 H Leicester City 4-2 39,573 Robles Holgate Pennington Jagielka Baines Gueye Schneiderlin Davies Sat 15 H Burnley Sat 22 A West Ham United Sun 30 H Chelsea (14:05)

MAY Sat 6 A Swansea City (17:30) Fri 12 H Watford (19:45) Sun 21 A Arsenal

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SUBSTITUTES STATISTICS KEY Barkley Deulofeu Mirallas Robles Galloway Oviedo Cleverley Davies Lennon Kone Goalscorer in BOLD Barkley Deulofeu Mirallas Robles Williams Oviedo Cleverley Bolasie Lennon Lukaku First Substitution Barkley Bolasie Lukaku Robles Jagielka Baines Gibson Cleverley Mirallas Kone 2 Second Substitution Barkley Mirallas Lukaku Robles Funes Mori Oviedo Davies Lennon Deulofeu Kone Third Substitution Yellow Card Red Card 3 Barkley Mirallas Lukaku Robles Holgate Funes Mori Davies Lennon Deulofeu Kone + Own goal

Barkley Mirallas Lukaku Robles Holgate Funes Mori Cleverley Lennon Deulofeu Valencia ( - Stoke City, Barkley Lennon Valencia Robles Jagielka Oviedo Barry Mirallas Bolasie Kone David Marshall – Hull City,

Barkley Bolasie Lukaku Robles Holgate Funes Mori Cleverley Lennon Deulofeu Valencia Ryan Shawcross – Stoke City) Barkley Cleverley Lukaku Robles Holgate Funes Mori Davies Lennon Mirallas Valencia KO 3pm unless stated Deulofeu Cleverley Lukaku Robles Holgate Funes Mori McCarthy Barkley Mirallas Valencia Barkley Mirallas Lukaku Robles Holgate Funes Mori Cleverley Lennon Deulofeu Valencia POLITE NOTICE Barkley Mirallas Lukaku Hewelt Holgate Jagielka Cleverley Lennon Deulofeu Calvert-Lewin Would all fans please consider our disabled supporters, who need to Barkley Bolasie Lukaku Robles Holgate Davies Lennon Mirallas Deulofeu Valencia move freely along the Park Barkley Bolasie Lukaku Robles Holgate Funes Mori Cleverley Mirallas Deulofeu Valencia End front section to access Barkley Bolasie Lukaku Robles Holgate Funes Mori Cleverley Mirallas Deulofeu Valencia facilities at either end. This is essentially their concourse so please assist by only Mirallas Cleverley Lukaku Robles Holgate Jagielka McCarthy Barkley Deulofeu Valencia accessing this area in an McCarthy Mirallas Lukaku 2 Robles Holgate Jagielka Cleverley Lennon Barkley Valencia emergency. Stewards are here to assist and at the end Lennon Valencia Lukaku Robles Holgate Funes Mori Cleverley Mirallas Deulofeu Calvert-Lewin of the match, when the area Lennon Valencia Lukaku Robles Holgate Kenny Barry Cleverley Mirallas Calvert-Lewin is clear, supporters can exit Lennon Mirallas Lukaku Hewelt Jagielka Cleverley Davies Barkley Deulofeu Valencia the stadium using this front Barkley Mirallas Lukaku Hewelt Holgate Funes Mori Cleverley Davies Lennon Calvert-Lewin section. This area will also be accessible in an emergency. Thank you for your support Barkley Calvert-Lewin Lukaku Hewelt Holgate Jagielka Barry Cleverley Mirallas Valencia with this issue. Baines Valencia Lukaku Hewelt Jagielka Oviedo Cleverley Mirallas Deulofeu Kone Baines Mirallas Lukaku Stekelenburg Jagielka McCarthy Schneiderlin Lennon Valencia Lookman Baines Mirallas Lukaku Stekelenburg Jagielka Oviedo McCarthy Schneiderlin Valencia Lookman SAFETY MESSAGE All announcements made on the Public Address System Baines Mirallas Lukaku Stekelenburg Jagielka Barry McCarthy Lennon Valencia Lookman (PAS) which affect the safety of spectators on the premises Barkley Lookman Lukaku 4 Stekelenburg Holgate Jagielka Gueye Davies Mirallas Valencia will be preceded by a Barkley Lookman Lukaku Stekelenburg Holgate Jagielka Barry Lennon Kone Valencia two-tone signal. Thank Barkley Lookman Lukaku Stekelenburg Holgate Jagielka Barry McCarthy Mirallas Valencia you for your co-operation.

Barkley Davies Lukaku Stekelenburg Holgate Jagielka McCarthy Mirallas Lookman Valencia Mirallas Davies Lukaku Stekelenburg Holgate Funes Mori Gueye Lookman Calvert-Lewin Valencia BUY 2016/17 2 Davies Calvert-Lewin Lukaku Stekelenburg Holgate Funes Mori Barry Lennon Lookman Valencia MATCH TICKETS Can’t make it Barkley Calvert-Lewin Lukaku Stekelenburg Kenny Barry Mirallas Lookman Kone Valencia to a match? Barkley Mirallas Lukaku Stekelenburg Kenny Pennington Joe Williams Lookman Calvert-Lewin Valencia

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81 EVERTON PLAYER STATISTICS 2016/17 LEAGUE FA CUP EFL CUP EVERTON TOTAL CAREER TOTAL APPS GOALS APPS GOALS APPS GOALS APPS GOALS APPS GOALS Leighton Baines 11/12/1984, 26 2 1 0 0 0 347+21 35 501+29 39 Ross Barkley 05/12/1993, Liverpool 28+2 4 1 0 2 1 138+35 26 153+37 30 Gareth Barry 23/02/1981, Hastings 22+6 2 1 0 0 0 140+9 5 723+42 65 Muhamed Besic 10/09/1992, Berlin, Germany 0 0 0 0 0 0 31+17 0 31+17 0 Yannick Bolasie 24/05/1989, Lyon, France 12+1 1 0 0 1+1 0 13+2 1 217+70 28 Tyias Browning 27/05/1994, Liverpool 0 0 0 0 0 0 5+4 0 11+5 0 Dominic Calvert-Lewin 16/03/1987, Sheffield 3+5 1 0 0 0 0 3+5 1 17+29 9 12/08/1989, Basingstoke 4+6 0 0 0 1+1 0 30+12 2 204+40 27 Seamus Coleman 11/10/1988, Donegal, Republic Of Ireland 26 4 1 0 1 0 221+26 24 233+26 25 Callum Connolly 23/09/1997, Liverpool 0 0 0 0 0 0 0+1 0 16+3 2 Tom Davies 30/06/1998, Liverpool 12+6 2 1 0 0 0 14+7 2 14+7 2 Gerard Deulofeu 13/03/1994, Riudarenes, Spain 4+7 0 0+1 0 1 0 36+39 8 36+39 8 Kieran Dowell 10/10/1997, Ormskirk 0 0 0 0 0 0 1+2 0 1+2 0 Calum Dyson 19/09/1996, Fazakerley 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 3 Antony Evans 23/09/1998, Kirkby 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5+6 2 Ramiro Funes Mori 05/03/1991, Mendoza, Argentina 16+7 0 1 0 2 0 52+11 5 52+11 5 Brendan Galloway 17/03/1996, Harare, Zimbabwe 0 0 0 0 0 0 18+3 0 27+16 1 Luke Garbutt 21/05/1993, Harrogate 0 0 0 0 0 0 8+4 0 92+11 6 Conor Grant 18/04/1995, Fazakerley 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 51+6 6 Russell Griffiths 13/04/1996, Chester 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 0 Idrissa Gana Gueye 26/09/1989, Dakar, Senegal 26+1 1 0 0 2 0 28+1 1 65+2 2 David Henen 19/04/1996, Libramont-Chevigny, Belgium 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11+2 1 Mason Holgate 22/10/1996, Doncaster 10+2 0 1 0 2 0 13+2 0 33+4 1 Phil Jagielka 17/08/1982, Sale 19+2 2 0 0 0 0 324+19 17 587+42 39 Gethin Jones 13/10/1995, Perth, Australia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0+1 0 17+4 0 15/03/1997, Kirkdale 0 0 0 0 0 0 0+1 0 23+3 0 Arouna Kone 11/11/1983, Anyama, Ivory Coast 0+3 0 0+1 0 0+2 2 29+30 10 65+32 23 Aaron Lennon 16/04/1987, Leeds 6+5 0 0 0 2 1 43+15 9 360+105 40 Ademola Lookman 20/10/1997, Southwark 3+3 1 0 0 0 0 3+3 1 38+17 11 Romelu Lukaku 13/05/1993, Antwerp, Belgium 30+1 23 1 1 1 0 149+11 85 176+37 102 Conor McAleny 12/08/1992, Liverpool 0 0 0 0 0 0 1+2 0 35+21 14 James McCarthy 12/11/1990, Glasgow, Scotland 7+5 1 0 0 1 0 113+13 6 327+41 29 Aiden McGeady 04/04/1986, Paisley, Scotland 0 0 0 0 0 0 23+20 1 257+79 46 Kevin Mirallas 05/10/1987, Liege, Belgium 18+11 4 0+1 0 0+1 0 114+53 38 114+53 38 Oumar Niasse 18/04/1990, Ouakam, Senegal 0 0 0 0 0 0 2+5 0 9+11 5 Matthew Pennington 06/10/1994, 2+1 1 0 0 0 0 7+2 1 53+2 3 Joel Robles 17/06/1990, Getafe, Spain 16+1 0 1 0 0 0 57+3 0 70+3 0 Leandro Rodriguez 19/11/1992, Montevideo, Uruguay 0 0 0 0 0 0 0+1 0 2+1 0 08/11/1989, Zellwiller, France 8+2 1 0 0 0 0 8+2 1 272+46 17 Maarten Stekelenburg 22/09/1982, Haarlem, Netherlands 16 0 0 0 2 0 18 0 64 0 Enner Valencia 04/11/1989, San Lorenzo, Ecuador 3+13 3 1 0 1 0 5+13 3 55+30 13 Liam Walsh 15/09/1997, Huyton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 1 Ashley Williams 23/08/1984, Wolverhampton 29+1 1 1 0 2 0 32+1 1 554+7 19 Joe Williams 08/12/1996, Liverpool 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Career total does not include overseas and non-league club statistics. On loan: Tyias Browning (Preston), Tom Cleverley (Watford), Callum Connolly (Wigan), Gerard Deulofeu (AC Milan), Calum Dyson (Grimsby), Antony Evans (Morecambe), Brendan Galloway (WBA), Luke Garbutt (Wigan), Conor Grant (Doncaster), Russell Griffiths (Motherwell), Gethin Jones (Barnsley), Conor McAleny (Oxford), Aiden McGeady (Preston), Oumar Niasse (Hull), Leandro Rodriguez (Waasland-Beveren), Shani Tarashaj (E Frankfurt). Also played: , 0+1 apps, Bryan Oviedo, 7 apps. Correct at 11 April 2017.

TEAM PLD W D L F A W D L F A GD PTS PLAYER TEAMTEAM LEAGUE CUPS EUROPE TOTALTOTAL 01 ManchesterChelsea City 311 131 0 02 392 111 111 03 02 264 141 +40+4 756 01 SergioZlatan IbrahimovicAguero Manchester UnitedCity 173 06 53 286 02 ManchesterTottenham Hotspur United 311 141 02 0 392 08 61 06 03 253 141 +42+4 686 02= ZlatanSergio IbrahimovicAguero Manchester UnitedCity 163 41 08 284 03 LiverpoolHull City 321 111 04 01 412 161 71 05 04 272 240 +28+3 636 03= RomeluPhilippe LukakuCoutinho LiverpoolEverton 232 01 0 242 04 ManchesterChelsea City 311 81 06 01 272 151 101 01 05 332 201 +25+2 616 = HarryCheikhou Kane Kouyate WestTottenham Ham UnitedHotspur 190 03 2 242 05 EvertonManchester United 301 06 91 01 211 111 91 03 02 252 131 +22+1 574 05= AlexisCristhian Sanchez Stuani MiddlesbroughArsenal 182 01 02 212 06 ArsenalMiddlesbrough 301 100 31 02 311 151 61 03 06 302 241 +22+1 544 06= DeleNolito Alli ManchesterTottenham Hotspur City 162 02 01 192 07 EvertonTottenham Hotspur 321 111 40 01 381 120 40 51 07 191 241 +21+1 544 = TheoEtienne Walcott Capoue WatfordArsenal 102 05 04 192 08 WestBurnley Bromwich Albion 321 91 02 51 272 191 30 06 07 120 220 -2+1 443 08= Diego Costa ChelseaChelsea 172 01 0 182 09 SouthamptonWest Bromwich Albion 301 06 40 41 171 152 5 1 03 08 201 220 0 403 09= SonRoss Heung-Min Barkley EvertonTottenham Hotspur 111 06 01 181 10 WatfordWest Ham United 311 71 40 05 241 230 03 03 91 121 292 -160 373 10= JermainKevin Mirallas Defoe EvertonSunderland 141 0 0 141 11 LeicesterLiverpool City 311 09 03 40 260 180 1 03 111 134 335 -12-1 363 = EdenGareth Hazard Barry EvertonChelsea 141 0 0 141 12 BurnleySwansea City 321 100 02 41 230 142 01 40 120 91 300 -12-1 363 12= JoshuaJermain King Defoe SunderlandBournemouth 131 0 0 131 13 StokeArsenal City 321 06 05 51 203 194 03 41 09 140 280 -13-1 361 = SadioLeroy FerMane SwanseaLiverpool City 131 0 0 131 14 WestWatford Ham United 321 06 03 71 181 272 40 31 09 241 301 -15-1 361 = OlivierJuan Mata Giroud ManchesterArsenal United 91 02 02 131 15 BournemouthLeicester City 321 07 31 06 270 260 02 05 91 181 332 -14-1 351 15= JamieEden HazardVardy ChelseaLeicester City 101 01 01 121 16 CrystalSouthampton Palace 311 05 1 09 181 201 05 03 81 240 302 -8-2 341 16= ChristianAdama Diomande Benteke HullCrystal City Palace 111 0 0 111 17 HullStoke City City 321 07 40 51 251 264 01 21 130 81 381 -31-3 301 = FernandoErik Lamela Llorente TottenhamSwansea City Hotspur 111 0 0 111 18 SwanseaSunderland City 321 05 03 81 221 332 03 01 121 151 342 -30-2 280 = RobertoRiyad Mahrez Firmino LeicesterLiverpool City 101 01 0 111 19 MiddlesbroughCrystal Palace 311 03 05 71 120 171 01 07 81 100 201 -15-2 240 = PedroWayne Rooney ManchesterChelsea United 71 40 0 111

PREMIER LEAGUE TABLE 2016/17 20 SunderlandBournemouth 311 03 40 91 141 293 20 01 121 100 271 -32-3 200 TOP GOALSCORERS 2016/17 20 Watford 10 0 0 10

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