It's a good time to be an Evertonian. I try not to gush too much on this blog, but sometimes, the heart will out. This, I'm afraid is one of those times. But it's a good time to be an Evertonian, not just because we're having another good season on the pitch (despite the torrid [...]

According to ESPN Soccernet, Everton defender Joleon Lescott is going to write to chairman Bill Kenwright asking for a move to Manchester City.

It is also reported that Manchester City will go after Porto defender Bruno Alves if they fail in signing Lescott.

As Rafael Benitez flounders in a mire of his own making, it's easy to picture a happier scene being played out not a million miles away from Anfield.
A middle-aged man with grey, curly hair allowing himself a satisfied smile as he sits in front of the television at home or enjoys a leisurely round of golf.

All of us neutrals were delighted to see Everton beat United at Wembley on Sunday. Not because we hate United...although it's fair to say the majority of non-United fans feel a certain contempt towards the Red's, mainly because of their domination in the English league - and their outspoken manager. But it wasn't because of that; it was because we were glad to see a team from outside the ‘top four' make it into a final of the cup.

The Premier League has been decided and the Champions League is off to Spain, but there is still one major trophy left to fight over this season in England – The FA Cup.
Blue certainly will be the colour at Wembley on Saturday as Chelsea take on Everton. The bookies are favouring a Chelsea win, after all the club finished the season in third place and only narrowly missed out on a spot in the Champions League final.

Get on with it!

Everton have confirmed they are negotiating with Arsenal over the transfer of defender Philippe Senderos.
Toffees Chairman Bill Kenwright revealed that talks are taking place but as yet no deal has been finalised.
Earlier today the Swiss Football Federation claimed that Senderos had signed for Everton.

UPDATE: According to Everton's official website, Everton are in talks with Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos. Everton chairman Bill Kenwright said,

"We have been negotiating with Arsenal for the transfer of Philippe .

Moyes has complete control over transfer strategy at Everton and was therefore incensed, by Hughes's insistence that a deal for Lescott remains possible as "[City] are still trying to speak to the people who will ultimately make the decision over whether or not the deal continues".

A fan can accept football illiteracy from its owners because they know the vast majority are only in it for kudos or profit.
They can also excuse a lack of cash, if, like Bill Kenwright, they're in it mostly for love. Fans can even live with pig-headedness, aloofness and a poor knowledge of the club.

Morning Insiders - eldo's off and about looking for exclusive content for us this morning so here's what i've found in the daily national's this morning. Looks like yet another Fabregas story is the main topic of the day!

The Sun - AC line up £31m bid for Cesc
ARSENAL are braced for a £31million bid from AC Milan for Cesc Fabregas.

Morning Insiders - eldo's off and about looking for exclusive content for us this morning so here's what i've found in the daily national's this morning. Looks like yet another Fabregas story is the main topic of the day!

The Sun - AC line up £31m bid for Cesc
ARSENAL are braced for a £31million bid from AC Milan for Cesc Fabregas.

Liverpool are ready to go ahead with a cheeky bid to snatch striker Louis Saha from Everton.
Manager Rafa Benitez has finally decided he needs someone to play alongside Fernando Torres.
But he'll face a battle with Toffees chief David Moyes, who wants to rush through a new deal for his French hitman.