I’m hearing Rooney is fired at Birmingham after explosive row this morning where the former England striker and now Manager refused to take the players training unless CEO Garry Cook “spoke to his face”. Club security was called and players sent home. More to follow. Tony.
NEW: Newcastle United to change famous tunnel sign from Howay The Lads after results of full club consultancy from brand specialists. The updated sign will read “Howay The People” in order to be more inclusive in the modern age. Change to be in place by next home game.
#NUFC
NEW: Aston Villa move to fire Steven Gerrard after “unacceptable conduct” after Villa’s 3-0 defeat at Fulham this evening. Gerrard reportedly locked players in dressing room and assaulted stadium personnel who had to climb through ceiling to enter room. More to follow. H.
Everton got beat 6-0 at Chelsea ten days ago, then Sean Dyche turned into a scruff and they’re now safe from relegation with four games to spare and the best team on Merseyside. Some character arc. Vinny.
Steve Cooper’s Management Agency just related this statement from their client regarding his acrimonious firing today from
#NFFC
. This could run a bit. Tony.
NEW: Newcastle’s board convened last night re: the future of Head Coach Eddie Howe. Consensus amongst head figures is he’s taken the club as far as he can. No imminent decision to be taken in days ahead but likely to change in weeks ahead if results continue. More to follow
#NUFC
@Wrexham_AFC
Your superficial vanilla response only makes you sound like the same politicians ruining the communities you represent. Never thought I’d see a proudly socialist Welsh club appeasing a callous Tory govt but here we are. Stand for something.
Burnley have given Everton an extra 550 tickets for their PL clash on Saturday evening due to low demand from home fans. Could be due to being just before Christmas or a sign of waning enthusiasm under Vincent Kompany? Everton will redistribute to their travelling fans. Tony.
@Everton
Managing the players of 8 different managers with two hands behind his back, and would have Everton in 12th place if it wasn’t for the points deduction. Chasing out managers hasn’t worked and helped place us in the financial position we find ourselves in. Back him or you’re silly
JUST IN: Newcastle’s Allan Saint Maximin is exploring a late transfer change for his international hopes and this is interesting Southampton, Lille and Everton.
NEW: West Ham decide to suspend use of their nickname “Hammers” to avoid confusion with Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The East London club confirms it has been plagued with negative comments and publicity during the month long Middle East conflict. More to follow. Tony.
Should Everton make it to their new stadium in the Premier League and somehow thrive, there will no bigger contributor to such platform than Jordan Pickford. A rare example of staunchness in the modern game and a top class player. Rapidly becoming an Everton hero. Vinny.
Good morning guys. We’ve been receiving messages to the Sportsdesk about
#LFC
returning 550 tickets from their allocation for last night’s Merseyside derby but whether it had an effect on the players we just done know. Everton just wanted it more on the night. Vinny.
Newcastle returning 550 tickets to Liverpool for their game at Anfield on New Year’s Day could just be for travelling inconveniences. But the board of
#NUFC
are concerned it’s a sign of malaise within a fanbase that not so long ago was brimming with optimism. Tony.
6 months ago this week since probably my most enjoyable part of last season. All those deflated TRex inflatables in the away end as 10 men Everton utterly snaked Newcastle with a 100th minute winner and birthed the unstoppable midfield machine that is Alex Iwobi. Thanks, Geordies
Cringe ratings 2-0 v Big Red
Neuro Divergent Nev 8
Gentle 7
Jaytar 8
Super Bran 8
King Mykolenkong 7
Sit down 7
Ghananarama 8
Douc Skywalker 7
Is Dwight lad 7
Jackie Harry 7
Domolition 9
Subs:
Not so 7
Split 6
Paradise City 6
Manager:
Tracky Frown 8
Cheers. Vinny (10).
@BurnleyOfficial
The extra 550 tickets were allocated poorly but you’re a good club and I have faith you’ll fix this. Good luck for the festive period. Tony.
If Everton value Dixie Dean’s record then one of ours is gonna have to go through Haaland when we play them. I choose Rondon for the maiming. NSNO lad, right through him like he’s George Bush after your oil.
Everton’s new stadium under construction has been shortlisted to hold the 2029 Champions League Final, with it being a strong favourite amongst the UEFA committee. KA.
Caught up with Pickford at the end of tonight. Despite the high energies at the end he was complimentary about this Newcastle team. Could tell he enjoyed that tonight out there, what a competitor. Tony.
@mikeygow
Believe he’s banned pal and let’s take a moment here to admit it’s good riddance. He’s been cracking the same cheap tedious gags for years and polluting all our timelines. I for one shan’t miss him. Vinny.
@benleeds98
Hope it’s windy mate. A decent gust off the Irish Sea catching them ears takes you back over those Pennines into the 1970s you skinny try hard ferret.
Stadium Showdown
#12
📍Nottingham, England
Rivals separated by a mere river
Above: the oldest professional club in the world Notts County’s Meadow Lane
Below: famous Garibaldi red of Notts Forest’s Ciry Ground
🏆 Winner: Notts County, maturity, passion and in the city limits.
@NFFC
I don’t think they’ll give you a reply guys. Perhaps hiring an ex referee to try influence the PL and then this type of public cry isn’t helping things. Vinny.
My thumb hurts from clicking the follow button. Can you please like this tweet if you want or don’t want a follow back to make it easier please. I don’t like to be rude honest.
NEW: Chelsea set to move quickly to replace the outgoing Tuchel after late night board meeting confirming his exit. Todd Boehly really wants Newcastle’s Eddie Howe to spearhead his revolution, and is expected to make a formal approach today. More to follow. H.
I’ll be at Goodison Park tomorrow where an Everton under siege punched back this week with a big 6 points. Chelsea will be desperate for a response after a midweek no show at Man Utd. Interestingly
#CFC
returned 550 tickets to
#EFC
from their allocation. Sign of the times? Tony.
There was a flashpoint in the tunnel at Goodison where Notts Forest’s Gibbw-Shite just had a vicious go at his manager Santo. Everton players had to intervene to keep the peace. Not a good sign. Vinny.
@MitchellTV1
Hello pal thanks for your forthright scouse opinion. Say on the subject of sucking dry, I have a question for you if you’d be so kind to answer for me. Vinny.
Napoli confirm that the 550 tickets sent back from Liverpool have now been sold to home fans. Should be a great atmosphere and hopefully game tonight. H.
Full time: Everton 3-0 Newcastle. Class shone through in the end for the Toffees. The type of game you’d expect them to win and they done it with aplomb. Newcastle’s depleted away end was found lacking when the team needed them most. Tony.
Looks like the
#LFC
players have gave up on Klopp and hanging him out to dry. A painful ending to the German’s tenure to witness as a football fan. They’re making him walk alone. Vinny.
@BenjaminGrunt
Excuse me pal but I couldn’t help but notice you masturbate over girls who can fight you. Please talk us through that particular kink of yours, you saucy little sausage. Vinny.
Everton Box Office report that Notts Forest have returned 550 of their entitled ticket allocation for the forthcoming clash as Goodison Park. These tickets will now be put on sale through usual channels to Everton fans in due course. Sign of the times? Vinny.
#EFC
#NFFC
I’m at Goodison today to report on the crunch game between Everton and Burnley. Was just chatting with an EFC exec and was surprised to learn Burnley sent back 550 tickets from their allocation. Perhaps their fans have given in already? Vinny.
Interesting data from the FT Analytics just dropped. The Q “which out of the relegation battling teams do you most want to see go down” with a sample data of 11083 (MORI) weighted between clubs.
#NFFC
fans might want to look away! Vinny.
NEW: Representatives of Bruno Guimaraes advise Newcastle they wish to initiate a move, as early as January, citing “matching the player’s ambition”. This is mere days after
#NUFC
‘s exit from the Champions League this week. Player’s agency want to renegotiate exit clause. Tony.
#LFC
Manager Klopp under investigation from UEFA after passive aggressive response to long standing respected Italian journalist in Naples about the
#UCL
game tonight. Both Napoli and UEFA understood to be “furious” over the German’s comments.
🔴❗️ Liverpool have already started looking at centre backs for the summer transfer window as one of the priority positions to cover.
Internal talks are taking place about options and list to be discussed with Arne Slot in the next weeks.
@iamtomskinner
You can choose your politics pal as is your right but a root of this social decay is the callous self serving Tory govt you’ve just backed, whose 14 years of under funding you’re experiencing. They’re no friend of the working class and poor. There’s your pushback. Vinny.
The Premier League rewards cheating, so it incentivises the players knowing that even if blatant they stand a chance of turning the game and if not then at very worst it’s a rare yellow card for “simulation”. No, it’s cheating and it’s ruining games every week. And VAR assists it
Everton’s Onana interacting with the crowd showing exactly why he turned down more money from
#WHUFC
to sign for the Merseyside club instead. A Globetrotter of a midfielder. H.
@TonyBellew
Good evening Tony, I shan’t be asking you the question in case you chin my head off. Good luck in those account unfollows pal, secret safe with me. Vinny.
Full time from Turf Moor:
Burnley 0-2 Everton. A controlled Toffees performance sees them leapfrog Notts Forest into 7 points from safety. Two weeks ago Everton were four points behind the Lancashire men, now eight ahead. The extra 550 travelling Evertonians enjoyed that! Tony.
A casual riposte:
1- “they kinda have more history” let’s replace history with “success” or “relevance”
2- “how can they be bigger when they’re second in their city” you’re a one club city, hotshot
3- “Scouse mackems” Sunderland won more titles than you
Everton 2-0 Chelsea. The Toffees deserved winners and on a roll, should be 14 points ahead of relegation zone. Chelsea were insipid, flat and uninspired as their depleted away section which had sent 550 tickets back. Smart move to miss this one. Tony.
#EFC
#CFC
“How long since we lifted the cup Dad?”
A selection of years since your team lifted the FA Cup:
28- Everton
32- Spurs
35- Wimbledon
36- Coventry
43- West Ham Utd
45- Ipswich Town
47- Southampton
50- Sunderland
51- Leeds Utd
63- Wolves
64- Notts Forest
65- Bolton
68- Newcastle
@MichaelChopra
Good afternoon Michael, hope you’re looking forward to the big game! Say I have a question if you’d be so kind to help me answer it please. Tony.
A great place and both clubs have great fans. In case you don’t know the river also acts as boundary, so above is the city and below is the county. Tony.
NEW: Notts Forest owner Marinakis describes position of Manager Steve Cooper as “critical, maybe beyond repair” when speaking to Greek press.
#NFFC
has lost 4 out of their last 5 games with Cooper under heavy scrutiny from club. Tony.
The Evertonians I’m speaking to want to secure safety on Saturday at home v Brentford in order to “put the flip flops on” at Kennilworth Road the following Friday as a gift to Luton in their battle against Notts Forest for survival. Vinny.
I can confirm this, and the Notts Forest breach looks worse for possible points deduction. Applicable this season too, pending any successful appeal. Tony.
There was a lot of sound bites in last night’s boxing jamboree in Saudi Arabia. Not better than this one though from our friends as ESPN. A budding bromance? Tony.
Ross Barkley has advised Luton Town he will be activating clause in his contract to release him as a free agent this summer. Club had fought hard to convince midfielder to stay but Barkley has heart on move this summer, with Everton keen on having player return. Vinny.
#LTFC
Interesting that without the points deduction Sean Dyche has amassed the same points as De Zerbi this season, and without the resources and stability. Dyche has won one more league game too. Vinny.
I like to change things on these silly futile campaigns as I hate the idea of something getting familiar or even popular. So it’s a good time to say it’s gonna be goodbye Tony Campari soon and time for rebirth. He’s been a good pal so this one will be sad. We had good times.
I think Everton will lose tonight based on:
- Brighton being better
- Brighton hungry to respond to last game
- Everton being anxious
- Onana missing
- No settled formation or goal scorers
- Just seems the game EFC tend to lose