A trip to Goodison Park is just the tonic needed following our recent troubles, namely a bizarre, referee-induced three-goal collapse at home against Manchester United.

Wait, what? We rarely win at Everton? Shit.

Mean muggin'

We have actually won at Goodison this season, a 2-1 victory in extra time in the League Cup.

By Chris Wright

Apologies for the lack of proper match report, but I'm afraid you're going to have to make do with the brass tacks this morning.

The long and short of it is that Everton booked themselves a place in the last 16 of the FA Cup last night, coming from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 at Goodison courtesy of two big headers from two big chaps Denis Stracqualursi (his first goal in English football) and Marouane Fellaini who got themselves on the end of a pair of excellent Landon Donovan crosses.

Everton vs Fulham 2012 FA Cup Highlights 2-1 Goals Video Stracqualursi Murphy Fellaini is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

Everton vs Fulham 2012 FA Cup Highlights 2-1 Goals Video Stracqualursi Murphy Fellaini is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Everton vs Fulham 2012 ( Everton Fulham Video below) Final score and result:- Everton vs Fulham 2-1 ( Stracqualursi, Fellaini/ Murphy pen) Goodison Park, Liverpool- 27 January, 2012- Friday Marouane Fellaini's [.

Danny Murphy converted a 14th-minute penalty to put Fulham up at Goodison Park, but it would be Everton advancing to the Fifth Round of the FA Cup. Denis Stracqualursi equalized in the 27th minute and Marouane Fellaini headed in the winner in the 73rd. Landon Donovan and Tim Howard started for Everton, with Clint Dempsey in the lineup for Fulham.

A brilliant Rafael Van der Vaart strike guided Tottenham Hotspur to a 1-0 win at Watford while Marouane Fellaini's decisive second-half goal saw off Fulham in Friday's all-Premier League FA Cup Fourth Round clash at Goodison Park.

Van der Vaart struck right before half-time from 30-yards out to stun Vicarage Road and give the Spurs a slender advantage that the hosts were not able to overturn.

As widely predicted, Jake Livermore settled in to Scott Parker's slot in the centre of midfield last night and coped admirably with the physical presence of Everton's Tim Cahill and Marouane Fellaini. After filling in at right back against Cheltenham at the weekend, Jake moved into a more comfortable position and his all round performance drew praise from manager Harry Redknapp.

Let's get right to it:

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• Everton welcomes Norwich City to it's Really Goodison

The Premiership world was shocked when Everton announced that American Landon Donovan will come on loan to the Land of Toffee starting January 4th.

Okay, not shocked actually at all except for the fact that Everton actually got a quality player to help them in a battle with Father Relegation, even if only for two months.

Abel Xavier foi eleito, por 23 dos 63 leitores que participaram na última votação, como o jogador com o penteado mais bizarro da história do futebol. Formado no Sporting e Estrela da Amadora, Abel Xavier, hoje Faisal após a conversão ao Islamismo, conheceu um dos pontos mais altos da sua carreira ainda muito jovem quando se sagrou campeão do mundo de sub-20 (ainda com um penteado "normal), um título que lhe valeu a transferência para o Benfica, onde se manteve por três épocas.

This season has been special for many reasons, one of which is the chance to watch Manchester City emulate the great Arsenal "Invincibles" and get through the season undefeated. The second reason has been the insane results, the 8-2 Red Devils win over the Gooners being the highlight. The third reason and focus of this article is how some Premiership players have embraced the "Big Hair".

Everton have confirmed club record signing in 2008 Marouane Fellaini has signed a new 5 year deal at Goodion Park with his current deal set to run out in 2013. The Belgian International moved from Standard Liege for £15m in 2008, and unlike many current player's has showed gratitude in signing for the club which has made him the player he is today.

Referee (looks & sounds suspiciously like Howard Webb): "In my world, Marouane, clowns like you don't rule. And even if they do, they wear red!"

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Little introduction needed for tomorrow's match, which marks the 216th Merseyside Derby. Last season's encounter at Goodison was farcical from a Liverpool perspective, with the hosts dominating the match and deservedly earning a 2-0 victory that sent the Reds into the bottom three. Thankfully fortunes have changed, but what's sure to be the same is the fiery temperament that's come to be associated with the match-up, especially in recent years.

By Chris Wright

Pies' pick of the ten (just don't count them, okay?) best photos from Wednesday evening's League Cup action...

Brighton's Craig Noone puts his hands on his head after seeing his dipping 20-yard drive clip the top of the Liverpool crossbar

Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini rises highest to beat West Brom's Jonas Olsson in the air

Brighton's Ashley Barnes celebrates after pulling one back against Liverpool from the penalty spot

"Barcelona!

By Chris Wright

Pies' pick of the ten (just don't count them, okay?) best photos from Wednesday evening's League Cup action...

Brighton's Craig Noone puts his hands on his head after seeing his dipping 20-yard drive clip the top of the Liverpool crossbar

Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini rises highest to beat West Brom's Jonas Olsson in the air

Brighton's Ashley Barnes celebrates after pulling one back against Liverpool from the penalty spot

"Barcelona!

By Garrett Mcinnis It's hard not to notice Brek Shea. The newly minted US national winger is an unusually tall 6 foot three inches and his golden blonde ‘Flo-Hawk' of sorts threatened to steal the show from Marouane Fellaini's famous Euro-Fro last Tuesday. Lately Brek hasn't needy a fancy hairstyle to get attention, as his [.

It's the first Premiership game after an international break and the transfer deadline day changes. Since we last played, Luke Young and Jean II Makoun headed for pastures new, but were replaced by Alan Hutton and Jermaine Jenas.

Here's how the two managers are going to look for the points today:

Hutton replaces Chris Herd in the only change to the starting line-up against Wolves, but Jenas doesn't make the 18.

Each Sides' Setup
Juergen Klinsmann made three changes from the side that lost to Costa Rica on Friday. Steve Cherundolo slotted in at right back and Timmy Chandler auditioned at the problem position of left back. Clint Dempsey came in for Landon Donovan in attacking midfield and Clarence Goodson came in centrally to replace Michael Orozco Fiscal.

REST IN PEACE
Bobby Rhine - long time Dallas Burn and FC Dallas player, and recently FC Dallas match commentator passed away on Monday from a heart attack.
This is just devastating news about someone who seemed like he was really starting to hit his stride after his pro playing career, and he was only 35 years old.

Coming off a loss to Costa Rica, the US Men's National Team is jump-kicking its way across the Atlantic, all the way to the home of Jean-Claude Van Damme and waffles with oversized syrup traps. Before we get to our official TYAC preview, here's a primer in case you missed the last episode. Last time [.

According to reports in England, Arsenal could clinch a sensational swoop for Everton duo Mikel Arteta and Marouane Fellaini. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has long been an admirer of Arteta, and the addition of Fellaini would add some size and bite to Arsenal's midfield.

According to a report from Caught Offside, Arsenal will attempt to sign both players for a combined fee of £28 million, leaving Everton manager David Moyes with some cash to splash before 11pm, or possibly in the January transfer window.

Everton Shouldn't Panic Yet - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

We're told some Everton fans are desperate. In fact, we're told it's not just Everton fans, but their Chairman too. Bill Kenright admitted as much to a supporters group, to discuss their problems. Everton have exhausted their overdraft and the banks, probably sensibly, don't see any reason to extend it.

GK: Thibaut Courtois (Atletico de Madrid), Jean-Francois Gillet (Bologna), Simon Mignolet (Sunderland) DEF: Toby Alderweireld (Ajax), Vincent Kompany (Manchester City), Nicholas Lombaerts (Zenit), Denis Odoi (Anderlecht), Daniel Van Buyten (Bayern Munich), Jelle Van Damme (Standard Liege), Thomas Vermaelen (Arsenal), Jan Vertonghen (Ajax) MID: Moussa Dembele (Fulham), Marouane Fellaini (Everton), Eden Hazard (Lille), David Hubert (Genk), Dries Mertens (PSV Eindhoven), Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe (Club Brugge), Timmy Simons (Nurnberg), Jelle Vossen (Genk), Axel Witsel (Benfica) FOR: Igor de.

Everton: The land that time forgot is a post from: Just Football

Transfers? Never heard of 'em. Not round here my friend. Jonah Loeb guides us through summer at Goodison.

Goodison Park, the grand old ground of Everton FC, lies deserted. Crows gather on the rafters to discuss the transfer market in caws and croaks; a miserable half-eaten pie lies under a seat in the Gwladys End feeding the Evertonian flies.

Everton have joined Liverpool and Manchester United in the race to sign Blackpool captain Charlie Adam this summer, Goal.com can reveal.
Toffees manager David Moyes believes Adam's drive and creativity would improve the Everton side and has made it known he would be interested in completing a deal for his fellow Scot.

The Sun in the early hours this morning is reporting that Roman Abramovich wants more "thrilling and sexy football" and intends to bankroll another £80m this summer to bring in players to three areas that have been identified that need bolstering. The three positions are:

• A creative midfielder
• A flying winger
• A solid right back.

Arsenal fans have been accused time and again of exhibiting extreme mood swings, and have been widely scoffed at for the same. Now although I won't deny that we are a little cuckoo, laying the entire blame of these mood swings on our mood swinging shoulders would be a tad unfair. The main reason why we purr one week and PMS the next is because our team does the same.

Arsenal fans have been accused time and again of exhibiting extreme mood swings, and have been widely scoffed at for the same. Now although I won't deny that we are a little cuckoo, laying the entire blame of these mood swings on our mood swinging shoulders would be a tad unfair. The main reason why we purr one week and PMS the next is because our team does the same.

According to Philip Kirkbride at the Liverpool Echo, Everton have begun discussing a new deal with midfielder Marouane Fellaini, who has just over two years left on his current deal. Manager David Moyes said,

"I think talks have started now, even though I've not spoken to Marouane personally about it .

Enough is enough. The time has come to lift the lid on the plenitude of vapid clichés that pollute the language of football. Game Intelligence steps into the breach... i·ron·ic (Pronunciation: /ʌɪˈrɒnɪk/) Adjective According to common knowledge, Americans don't ‘get' ... Continue reading →

Enough is enough. The time has come to lift the lid on the plenitude of vapid clichés that pollute the language of football. Game Intelligence steps into the breach... i·ron·ic (Pronunciation: /ʌɪˈrɒnɪk/) Adjective According to common knowledge, Americans don't ‘get' ... Continue reading →

A list of unique unibrows In an age of metrosexual footballers who spend more time at the salon than the training ground, OTP celebrates 10 players who snubbed plucking and waxing to maintain their magnificent monobrows. 1. Jose Bosingwa Think footballer with monobrow and you think Jose Bosingwa. Despite the amount of time he spends [.

At the same time I was contemplating the lack of a Brazilian super-duper-star at the peak of his powers, another thought related to a national team occurred to me. It felt like I'd been hearing about a lot of Belgians either being very good players or being seriously high-end prospects. For a country of just over 10 million people that is currently ranked 57th in the FIFA rankings you are left

A forlorn David Moyes described it as the "worst performance" he had ever seen in his 9 years in charge of Everton as his side limped to a 2-0 defeat against Bolton yesterday. The performance in the defeat went someway to explaining the current predicament Everton find themselves in, but it was Moyes, slumped and stony-faced, looking tired and haggard that betrayed the trouble the Merseyside club are in.

By Ollie Irish

Assistant referee Sian Massey in action on the touchline during Wolves vs Liverpool. Massey was the target of sexist comments by Sky's Andy Gray and Richard Keys, for which the pair were suspended.

Liverpool's Raul Meireles scores their second goal of the game at Wolves, with a perfectly executed dipping volley.

Kenny Dalglish's slow start as Liverpool manager continued today at Anfield after his Reds could only muster a 2-2 draw against cross-town rivals Everton. After leading 1-0 at halftime, it took a Dirk Kuyt penalty to equalize for the hosts following an early second half goal frenzy from Everton.

Sylvain Distin scored for the visitors off a corner kick just forty seconds into the second half, cancelling out Raul Meireles' opener.

Scunthorpe vs Everton 1-5 ( Michael Collins/ Louis Saha, Jermain Beckford, Seamus Coleman, Marouane Fellaini, Leighton Baines) FA Cup Third Round Tie- January 2011 Scunthorpe United were thrashed 5-1 by Everton in the third round of the 2011 FA Cup, with five different scorers netting for the Toffees.