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World Cup Open Thread: Day 5 | ESP vs CPV, BEL vs EGY, KSA vs URU, IRN vs NZL

19 goals were scored yesterday across the four games, surely that will not get matched today will it? Two more perennial contenders Spain and Belgium start their campaigns today. Match: Spain vs Cape VerdeVenue: Atlanta, USATime: 9am PST, 12pm EST, 5pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One, SiriusXM FC, Futbol […]

Monday’s Everton News: Branthwaite rumours, Scottish youngster linked

Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Nathan Patterson played 15 minutes in Scotland’s 1-0 win over Haiti over the weekend. [EFC] A great match, great goal, and great celebration from the Socceroos. Iliman Ndiaye reflects on his time at Marseille and reveals that a return to the French club could still be on the table. […]

World Cup Open Thread: Day 4 | GER vs CUW, NED vs JPN, CIV vs ECU, SWE vs TUN

Things started heating up yesterday with a couple of surprises and upsets. European powerhouses Germany and the Netherlands feature today as once again we have four games on tap. Match: Germany vs CuracaoVenue: Houston, USATime: 10am PST, 1pm EST, 6pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One, SiriusXM FC, Futbol de […]

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Everton 2025-26 Season Review: End of Contract Players

Now the dust has settled on last season, what did Everton achieve? A 13th-placed finish duplicated the previous campaign – albeit with one more point – but after promising much most of the way, a woeful return of just three draws from the final seven matches saw the mood of many fans take a sharp […]

World Cup Open Thread: Day 3 | QAT vs SUI, BRA vs MAR, HAI vs SCO, AUS vs TUR

With all three co-hosts having played a game each and the weekend upon us, the festival of football kicks into high gear with four games on tap today, including perennial fan favourites Brazil in action. Match: Qatar vs SwitzerlandVenue: Santa Clara, CaliforniaTime: 12pm PST, 3pm EST, 8pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En […]

Everton 2025-26 Season Review: Full Backs Report Cards

With the 2025-26 season coming to a close, we are into our season review series with a look at the full backs and how they did this season. Moving into the new season there is a desperate need to address the right back position and some coverage for Vitaliy Mykolenko on the left. I have written this […]

World Cup Open Thread: Day 2 | CAN vs BIH, USA vs PAR

The global showcase FIFA World Cup kicked off yesterday with a good amount of drama as co-hosts Mexico raced to a win and then South Korea engineered a come-from-behind win later in the evening. Next up are the two other co-hosts Canada and USA getting into the thick of things. Match: Canada vs Bosnia & […]

World Cup Open Thread: Day 2 | CAN vs BIH, USA vs PAR

The global showcase FIFA World Cup kicked off yesterday with a good amount of drama as co-hosts Mexico raced to a win and then South Korea engineered a come-from-behind win later in the evening. Next up are the two other co-hosts Canada and USA getting into the thick of things. Match: Canada vs Bosnia & […]

World Cup Open Thread: Day 1 | MEX-RSA, KOR-CZE

The global showcase FIFA World Cup kicks off today with co-hosts Mexico in Group A action against South Africa, with South Korea then taking on Czechia a little later in the day. Match: Mexico vs South AfricaVenue: Mexico City, MexicoTime: 12pm PST, 3pm EST, 8pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo […]

RBM Roundtable: World Cup 2026 Predictions

With the FIFA 2026 World Cup just days away from kickoff, the RBM team put their heads together to make their picks for some of the main categories at the global showcase. World Cup Winners –  Pat – France. I simply believe they have the strongest team on paper. I also really like Spain and […]

Thursday’s Everton News: £35m Burnley payout, Doue link, Alcaraz return

Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Everton Football Club is surprised and angered by the decision of a Premier League Independent Disciplinary Commission to order a compensation payment to Burnley Football Club in relation to Everton’s PSR breach in June 2022.  Here is the complete statement. [Everton FC] Everton are interested in Ivory Coast international fullback […]

Everton World Cup 2026 Preview

Four Everton players look to bring home World Cup glory this summer Idrissa Gana Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye – Group I (Senegal, France, Norway, Iraq) After a disappointing last few months following their AFCON title relinquishment, Senegal will be looking for revenge this summer. Noted as one of many “dark horses” in this year’s tournament, […]

Tuesday’s Everton News: Mykolenko signs, Wilson update, Pickford link

Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Vitalii Mykolenko has signed a new three-year Everton contract to commit his future to the Club until the end of June 2029. [Everton FC] Check out our season review of the Everton Women. [Royal Blue Mersey] Juventus have added Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to their shortlist of […]

Mykolenko signs new Everton deal

Everton are continuing their post-season housekeeping by tying Vitaliy Mykolenko down to a new three-year contract. The Ukraine full-back’s current deal was due to expire this summer, so Everton have at the very least prevented a player who cost around £18m in January 2022 from leaving for nothing. The length of the deal has raised […]

Everton Women 2025-26 Season Recap: New home, manager change, same old Blues

Another season and another campaign where bigger news occurred off the field than on it for the Toffees. In terms of on the pitch, Everton Women played their inaugural season at Goodison Park which provided as much trepidation to the players as it did excitement to the fans, while the powers that be decided they’d […]

Monday’s Everton News: More Ndiaye rumours, Braiden Graham interest

Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Think you have what it takes to fill out a perfect World Cup bracket? Have a go alongside the Royal Blue Mersey team. [RBM] Everton players prepare for international duty. [EFC] Some beautiful sights from Hill Dickinson. A second team from Manchester (Manchester City this time) are the latest […]

Everton 2025-26 Season Review: Centre Forwards Report Card

With the 2025-26 campaign done and dusted, we are into our season review series with a look at the strikers and how they did this season. All data is from FotMob. The No.9 shirt at Everton is the club’s most famous. With names such as Dixie Dean, Tommy Lawton, Dave Hickson, Alex Young, Joe Royle and Graeme […]

Royal Blue Mersey Bracket Challenge – Can You Predict the World Cup?

Alright, Blues. The domestic season might have just ended and transfer chatter will continue unabated, but the football absolutely doesn’t stop. With the World Cup kicking off next weeks, Hill Dickinson might be quiet, but our comment sections are about to heat up. We all know international breaks can feel a bit empty without Everton […]

Everton begin negotiations for Championship Player of the Year

A few days after Everton’s interest in Middlesborough midfielder Hayden Hackney was made known, reliable media sources are now reporting that the Toffees have started talks with a view to signing the Championship Player of the Year award winner. The 23-year-old is entering the final year of his current deal and is said to be […]

Everton 2025-26 Season Review: David Moyes Report Card

With the 2025-26 season at a close, we continue our season review series with a look at the man who is seen by some as the ideal choice for the long-term project, while others fear the tried and tested methods of the 63-year-old are already stifling a club that is being left behind by other Premier League […]

Thursday’s Everton News: Hackney pricetag, Graham’s goals, Casadei & Hjulmand links, Iroegbunam wanted

Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Braiden Graham has revealed his next target in his bid to break into Everton’s Men’s team – as the young talent prepares to make his senior international debut for Northern Ireland. [Everton FC] Borussia Dortmund have set their sights on Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam following his impressive performances in […]

Everton 2025-26 Season Review: Centre Backs Report Card

With the 2025-26 season completed, we are into our season review series with a look at the centre backs and how they did this season. The solidity of the central defensive setup over the past three years had been the saving grace at times for a team that struggled to create goals. This year has seen that […]