Tim Iroegbunam is Everton’s best chance of stopping Man City passing patterns
Tim Iroegbunam should be in Everton‘s team against Man City, as his underlying numbers show that he can disrupt the Cityzens’ passing play. 22-year-old Iroegbunam…
James Barker
James Barker is a senior writer on Goodison News as part of the Breaking Media network. With a background in sports journalism, James provides expertise in statistical analysis and long-form opinion pieces on all the major events at Everton. Based in Durham, James has previously worked for Football League World where he had editing responsibility, having graduated from the University of Sunderland in the summer of 2024.
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Abdul Fatawu would provide Everton with attacking traits Dwight McNeil doesn’t have
Abdul Fatawu would provide considerable more attacking threat for Everton than what they’re getting from Dwight McNeil. The 22-year-old has been part of a Leicester…
Harry Tyrer: Everton transfer exit to Cardiff City not going to plan for Finch Farm product
Harry Tyrer has been part of a Cardiff City team that has won promotion to the Championship, after joining the Bluebirds from Everton. Joining Everton…
David Moyes’ Man City record should put him back in award contention if Everton win
David Moyes will move back among the favourites to win Premier League Manager of the Year if his Everton side beat Man City on Monday…
Dominic Calvert-Lewin: Everton’s season wouldn’t be any different if Leeds star was still a Toffee
Dominic Calvert-Lewin wouldn’t have changed Everton‘s Premier League fortunes if he hadn’t left on a free last summer. The 29-year-old made the decision to call…
Idrissa Gueye: First signs of age catching up to Everton star on display vs West Ham
Idrissa Gueye put in a performance that was highly unlike him in Everton‘s defeat to West Ham United. Now-36-years old, Gueye is an evergreen midfielder…
Jack Grealish: Everton transfer chance is being boosted without needing to play
Jack Grealish hasn’t needed to kick a ball since mid-January to bolster his chances of winning a permanent Everton transfer. The 30-year-old winger underwent surgery…
Esmir Bajraktarevic would be Everton transfer bargain as his PSV numbers prove
Esmir Bajraktarevic would be a highly shrewd investment for Everton to make, as his PSV numbers are highly impressive. As per Bosnian outlet Sportsport.ba, Everton scouts…
Thierno Barry: Everton have got more value out of £4.5m per goal fee than some may realise
Thierno Barry isn’t a popular player amongst Everton fans, after so far struggling to justify the £27million spent on him last summer. Joining from Villarreal…
Everton have West Ham’s number in East London as Premier League away record proves
Everton have only lost three times in the Premier League away from home against West Ham United since 2007. Reunions are in order this Saturday,…
Gustavo Hamer: Everton chance of bargain dismissed by Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder
Gustavo Hamer won’t be leaving Sheffield United on the cheap this summer, as Blades boss Chris Wilder speaks on the Everton-linked midfielder’s future. The 28-year-old…
Jake O’Brien and Vitalii Mykolenko did Everton futures no harm with Liverpool performances
Jake O’Brien and Vitalii Mykolenko performed well against Liverpool, and should have seen their chances of securing their respective Everton futures boosted as such. O’Brien…
Everton may have witnessed Hayden Hackney price increase as he wins Championship honour
Everton could be forced to cough up more money for Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney, as the Hill Dickinson-linked midfielder was honoured at the EFL awards. Whilst…
David Moyes in light-hearted Everton financial comment as Monday night kick-offs loathed
David Moyes has revealed his frustration over the amount of Monday night kick-offs Everton have had this season, but appreciates the financial benefits they bring.…
Everton may have Frank Lampard second chance in mind as possible Coventry City audition year awaits
Everton may be keeping a close eye on how Frank Lampard and Coventry City fare in the Premier League next season, as David Moyes‘ long-term…
James Garner features in Everton and Liverpool combined XI ahead of Merseyside derby
James Garner makes my combined Everton and Liverpool XI ahead of this Sunday’s Merseyside derby. Few Premier League fixtures get the excitement levels going more…
Everton’s last European team of 2016-17 share some clear similarities to David Moyes’ current side
Everton‘s 2025-26 side under David Moyes are close to being the first Toffees team to qualify for Europe since Ronald Koeman’s 2016-17 band, and they…
Everton will hope Liverpool don’t pit Rio Ngumoha against Toffees’ main weak spot
Everton won’t want to see Rio Ngumoha starting for Liverpool on Sunday, as he could massively exploit the Toffees’ glaring weak spot: right-back. Sunday sees…
David Moyes: Everton boss has his best chance of ending Liverpool hoodoo
David Moyes has a poor managerial record against Liverpool, but the Everton manager has a big opportunity to change that this Sunday. Indeed, Moyes is…
Everton handed fresh European football motivation as UEFA set for €1bn revenue milestone
Everton have been given new impetuous to qualify for European football, as UEFA are reportedly set to reach the €1billion revenue mark from next year.…