Patrick Boyland
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Everton correspondent, staff writer @TheAthleticFC. Also found on The Everton Byline, hosted by @TheBlueRoomEFC 🎧
Joined October 2012
Delighted to get this @TheAthleticFC podcast special out🎙️🔵. A love letter to Goodison before its final PL game, we go into the heart of the stadium on match-days to capture the essence of what makes it so special. Ft. famous goals + iconic commentary👇.
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It appears Mo Salah has invented tracking back.
You'll never see this from any other attacker in the world. But because he doesn't score he's useless to us apparently. Criminally underrated
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Don’t think there are many PL players more misunderstood than @richarlison97. Opposition fans & pundits see a Prima donna, but for Everton he is a warrior who always turns up when needed most. Got goal his relentless pressing deserved today.
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To be clear, the proposed CL reforms are also garbage.
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Handball decision labelled “ridiculous” on Match of the Day. Quite right. Only person at this point who seemingly thinks it wasn’t a penalty is the VAR official from Greater Manchester + Manchester FA.
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Give the lad a break ffs.
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Lampard says Mason Holgate had been sick in build-up to the game - didn't train yesterday and travelled separately - but wanted to play today. That spirit typified Everton's performance.
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Didn't matter in the end but that's a penalty isn't it?.
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Idrissa Gueye: “It’s special. I told PSG if I am going to leave it will be for one team — and that was Everton. There's no better feeling than coming home. I'll give my soul to this team."
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Not a yellow card - Fabinho pulling player down on edge of box for a free kick. No attempt to play ball. Not a yellow card - Alexander-Arnold stopping Gordon’s run into the box. No attempt at ball. Yellow card - Gordon initiating contact in box. Glad we’ve got priorities right.
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Spirit of the Blues five mins after FT. Just look at that away end - brilliant support again
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Brighton fans fuming on the way out. Telling Everton staff in the press box that they're "embarrassing". "How do you watch this every week" says another. Complete head loss from some.
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Good on Lampard for calling out incompetence of officials today. Everton need to fight their corner.
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Lost count of the number of vital stops he’s made over the past 3 seasons. Saved Everton time and time again.
This Jordan Pickford Block. Less a save, more him willingly throwing himself on a grenade. in front of a speeding train. 🙌🧤🫡
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Everton fans planning to display 'we stand with Ukraine' banner featuring image of full back Vitalii Mykolenko in his national team kit during Saturday's match against Manchester City.
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Forest (away), Newcastle (home) &. Chelsea (home). Nine points out of nine, six goals scored, zero conceded. An outstanding week for Everton who continue to build apace under Sean Dyche.
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Jake O'Brien and Everton staff consoling Ndiaye at the end. If there was one player who didn't deserve that result, it was him.
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Without their deduction, Everton would be 12th. Currently in line to miss out on around 18m in merit payments. Profitability and sustainability. .
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Alex Iwobi works his bollocks off. Everton currently much better team when he plays. Richarlison monumental too - stepping up when side needs him most.
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Brighton fans chanting "wanker" before the pen. Ndiaye gives some back after scoring by flapping his arms like a seagull and then cupping his ear. More fume from the home section.
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Word for Mykolenko too - looking more assured with each game. That was his best display yet. So solid at left lack.
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Lampard: "We have to have a strong link with the academy - make sure that the players know that if they perform they can move into the first team and there is a pathway there.". Kind of quote that will be music to the ears of #EFC's young prospects.
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James Rodriguez has created 15 chances in four appearances for Everton in all competitions - the most of any Premier League player so far this season.
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Idrissa Gueye with 16 (SIXTEEN!) ball recoveries on Sunday. Typically industrious display and already a calming influence in midfield for Everton.
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This is just a penalty, isn't it? Rogers' push stops Lindstrom having clear header in front of goal. That's before you get into Kamara pulling DCL. .
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For second game in succession, Jordan Pickford comes up trumps when Everton need him.
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Boreham Wood’s Kane Smith, a big Everton fan, is currently celebrating on the pitch in a Tony Hibbert jersey. Maybe not what I expected to see this Sunday evening.
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Spirit of the Blues with Gana, Onana and some of the other players joining in
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Gordon goes over to clap the remaining Everton fans, gets applause back. Deserves that for the effort he put in. Raises his hand up apologetically and then limps off. Wasn't on him.
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Jordan Pickford *again* when it matters for England. As with Everton.
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Everton fans join Norwich supporters in singing “sacked in morning.” Wow.
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That was sone first derby display from Nathan Patterson. 20 years old. So much to like.
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Fans singing Gordon's name at the end. He deserves that.
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Andre Gomes made a huge difference there. Excellent cameo.
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Everton players celebrate on the final whistle and then a big scrap as individuals from both teams need to be separated
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FT Everton 2-0 Liverpool. Outstanding from Sean Dyche's side, who are now 8 clear of the relegation zone. Best performance of the season by far. "You lost the league at Goodison Park" ringing around Goodison followed by Spirit of the Blues.
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Dwight McNeil's defensive numbers (almost) off the charts last night. 48 pressures (Next best for #EFC 26!).7 tackles.5 interceptions.4 blocks. Quite a shift off the ball. .
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Great scenes at the end. Spirit of the Blues ringing round the Amex. All the players over to celebrate with the away fans
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Understand Everton made a formal complaint to the Premier League this morning over the officiating in recent matches. Not just about Rodri handball, but other decisions too. @TheAthleticUK.
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In his post-match interview with Sky Sports, Carlo Ancelotti labels Digne sending off "a joke" and says Everton will appeal decison. "Maybe all this talk all week against Pickford & Richarlison affected the decision and if so it's not right, it's not fair.".
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Everton deserved more. Two inexplicable penalty decisions have gone against them in as many games.
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Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison and Mina back in Everton training.
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A 99th-minute winner for the 10 men. Richarlison legging it to the other side of the pitch to celebrate with teammates. Inflatable dinosaurs thrown away in disgust. A protester tied to the post. Giant wire cutters to remove him. Iwobi the hero. The chaos of Goodison wins out.
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Lampard on Jordan Pickford: “The reason he takes shit is because he’s a brilliant footballer. For me the save against Chelsea wasn’t just save of the season, it was save of the Premier League. He’s a dream to work with.”.
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Everton's longest unbeaten run in the Premier League since December 2017!.
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Ancelotti: "I would like to be there when the new stadium is opened. I think the contract will continue. I would like to stay as long as possible.".
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DCL: “I’ve got to give the manager credit for taking pressure off because previously it killed me. The cycle of rushing to get me back fit, returning too soon & breaking down had to stop. He came in & said, ‘This will stop’. We’re all reaping the rewards”.
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Beto gets his moment in front of the Gwladys St at the end. Huge afternoon for him. Big hug from Idrissa Gueye before he heads down the tunnel
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What a player Iwobi has become by the way! Taking the piss at times.
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Demarai Gray nominated for PL Player of the Month. Excellent start to his time at Everton 👏.
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"How do you watch this every week"? from the Bournemouth fans.
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Find the continued fascination with Jordan Pickford’s England place quite odd. Ramsdale has a good game - Pickford trends, should be dropped etc. This for a player who helped England to Euros final over the summer and had a blinder of a tournament. Don’t get it.
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Moyes with a clenched fist to the away end at FT. All players over to celebrate a top win on the road
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Heitinga exclusive - “There was an immediate connection. Every match was like a final. I played many games with injections. Others did too. I’ve followed all the scores since I left. #EFC is my team. It’s true what they say: ‘Once a blue, always a blue’.”.
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Others will take plaudits but much more assured Mykolenko this afternoon. Did everything asked of him and more.
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Beto needed that and notable that just about every teammate ran over to celebrate with him. Everton united.
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Life must be pretty damn boring for the celebration police.
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Telling how quickly some turned on a lad who had kept six clean sheets in a row up to tonight.
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The needle and pettiness brought by Yerry Mina is a joy to behold. Had Havertz on strings.
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Pleased for Richarlison. Leading the line for his country at a WC is the pinnacle for him - and he deserves it. Gave everything for Everton - a big reason they stayed up - and always been a much better player than most on the outside gave him credit for. Getting the rewards now.
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Vitalli Mykolenko really growing into his time at Everton. One of few to carry momentum from Manchester United game into last night. Been solid and full of energy, in the most testing of circumstances. Incredible in light of everything else going on.
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Win takes Everton back to 18th, two points clear of safety. Supporters signing “we shall not be moved” as players applaud back. How Everton needed that
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Good to hear the thoughts of Solskjaer & Dyche ahead of Wolves v Everton.
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Anthony Gordon fully deserving of his ovation. Worked so hard off ball & playing with real swagger. Can tell he now feels fully at home at this level. Imagine what the response from the fans must have meant to him. .
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Iliman Ndiaye giving it the big'un before he goes down the tunnel. One of the last off. Loving it.
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Long time since Everton had a player as enjoyable to watch as Iliman Ndiaye 💫.
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Dyche on Doucoure: "He certainly doesn't need to apologise. He knows you can't raise your hands in football. I thought at one stage he might have snapped his (assume Kane's?) eyelash which would have been tragic.".
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Abdoulaye Doucoure is set to reject a call-up for the Africa Cup of Nations to stay with Everton in Jan/Feb. Huge boost for Sean Dyche. No player has more goals or goal involvements since he took over .
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Happy Bank Holiday to everyone except the fourth official who added 7 mins on at the end x.
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#EFC back in action later against Manchester City a mere 46 hours after finishing an away game in Sheffield. Ludicrous scheduling.
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Amadou Onana has just arrived in the Main Stand at Goodison. Big applause from fans by us.
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If there is one positive to take from this godawful season, it is the way fans have responded to the adversity. Incredible support 💙.
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Onana’s best game yet for Everton. Looked class act in deeper role.
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"Same old scousers always cheating" from away end as Beto gets urgent help from the medics. Really bad taste.
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Thought that was a very encouraging first PL start for Youssef Chermiti. Held the ball well, some nice flicks and showed pace to trouble defenders in behind. Plenty of potential.
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The worst bit of this all is that Cavani, Bailly and Fernandes all escaped without *any* card. Turned into a dirty game and the officials have lost the plot.
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Players and Moyes over to applaud the fans who again travelled in their numbers for this one . They're singing Moyes' name again at the end. Becoming a habit, that.
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Lucas Digne today. 1 assist.3 key passes (joint-most).5 aerials won (most).7 clearances (joint-most). #EFC have a left back operating at the very top level.
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Away fans really giving it to the Everton players here.
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Seen it again a few times & decision not to award Sorensen a second yellow is inexplicable, it really is.
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Stuart Attwell will referee Everton's trip to Manchester City. Someone has a sense of humour.
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Everton celebrate with a jubilant away end. Chants of "Keano, Keano"
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Just imagine the reaction if Jordan Pickford had conceded four goals at home to Hungary. .
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Bottle this special connection and come back stronger next season.
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Rare to see a 22-year-old lead the line as well as Calvert-Lewin does, by the way. Runs channels, wins headers and looks more & more threatening week on week. He’s a gem.
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Lampard on Richarlison: "I've loved every bit I've seen from him. The group love him. His mobility, his aggression, his quality is a great thing to have in your squad. I think he can achieve what he wants at Everton because we are an ambitious club.".
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