By Chris Wright
Pies pick of the best of the rest of the photos from this weekend's FA Cup third round action
(there weren't an awful lot to go at)...
Everton observe a minute's applause in honour of former Toffee Gary Ablett before their 2-0
win over Tamworth at Goodison
Roman Pavlyuchenko celebrates with a bashful pout after scoring Tottenham's second goal in
their 3-0 win over Cheltenham at White Hart Lane
When Dave Met Mario: A meeting of minds takes place in the executive suites at the Etihad
Stadium
Lomano Lua Lua goes arse-over-tit in celebration after scoring during Blackpool's 5-1
demolition of local 'rivals' Fleetwood Town
The sky splits and the heavens open above Hillsborough during Sheffield Wednesday's 1-0 win
over West Ham
An elderly Manchester United fan gets the final score all wrong as she signals to the City
supporters
Everton's Royston Drenthe gives Tamworth's Patrick Kanyuka a helping hand with his
cramp
Bolton 'keeper Adam Bogdan is powerless to stop Macclesfield midfielder Arnaud Mendy's
sublime volley ripping past him and into the back of the net
Swindon manager Paulo Di Canio thanks the Big Man upstairs after the League Two side's 2-1
win over Premier League opponents Wigan at the County Ground (this one's for STFC)
Photos: PA
Testing, testing Everton star Royston Drenthe brought his young son out to face the Match of the
Day cameras after his side's match against Everton. As fascinated as dad's thoughts on the match
were, they couldn't quite match up to the microphone. Drenthe Jnr just couldn't get enough of it.
That's his Christmas present sorted.
By Alan Duffy
Everton 1-1 Norwich City Premier League 17th December 2011
Dutch wideman Royston Drenthe rescued a point for Everton at Goodison Park after the Toffees had
failed to make their dominance against Norwich City count.
Would you believe it!!!
Sometimes in life, you realise there are things you only realise you can't live without once
it's gone. For me today, the realisation is one to do with computer. My laptop died on me today and
suddenly there's a huge void in my life. Luckily, I've managed to borrow one but I'm sure that's
not what you want to read.
Liverpool has been linked with a somewhat surprising move for Real Madrid winger Royston Drenthe,
who is currently on loan with Everton.
The Dutchman joined the Toffees on deadline day and will remain at Goodison Park for the remainder
of the season at least.
Everton retain an option to buy Drenthe at the end of his temporary agreement, but Liverpool may
reportedly move to scupper any proposed deal.
On-loan Real Madrid striker Royston Drenthe gives Everton the lead at Goodison Park with an
absolute belter against Fulham.
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releases.
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.
When I was a boy, the Merseyside Derby ranked up with those Old Firm games from North of The
Border in passion and sheer entertainment. At that time, Everton were no better a team than they
are now, and I'll grant you that in those days, Liverpool were the dominant team, not only in
England but across the whole of Europe.
Everton left it late to record their first home victory of the season as they
came from behind to beat Wigan 3-1 at Goodison Park today.
Franco Di Santo put the Latic's 1-0 up before Phil Jagielka equalised just two minutes later,
Apostolos Vellios and Royston Drenthe grabbed the late goals which ensured Everton's win.
By Chris Wright
Everton drafted the help of their deadline day freebie signings Royston Drenthe and Denis
Strackalackalursi to help launch their brand new grey-tastic third strip at the club's official
store last night...
"Hightower?
Royston Drenthe has expressed his excitement at joining Everton on loan by launching an
astonishing attack on Real Madrid, where is contract will expire at the end of this season.
Although the Dutchman insists he learned a lot during his time in La Liga, he firmly believes
that the club has declined in recent years.
Royston Drenthe has expressed his excitement at joining Everton on loan by launching an
astonishing attack on Real Madrid, where is contract will expire at the end of this season.
Although the Dutchman insists he learned a lot during his time in La Liga, he firmly believes
that the club has declined in recent years.
New Arsenal signing Mikel Arteta admits he had to seize the chance to quit Everton for a
new challenge and he did not feel he let down his former employers with the manner of his exit.
The Spaniard's late decision to force through a transfer on Wednesday night when the Toffees had
initially turned down a £10million bid from the Gunners somewhat soured his exit.
The transfer day deadline was a flurry of activities and I loved it! Sitting down sifting through
TFB4's twitter page, there was a feeling of major surprise signings and it did take place albeit in
small measures. I compiled The Flat Back Four's top five most intriguing transfer signings.
On a day when many managers strive to negotiate the ideal transfer fee for their ideal targets,
there is often a realization that the ideal deal might not be struck after all.
Fortunately for these managers, not all is lost when they fail to agree a fee for someone they
really want to bring to their clubs.
Phew! It was that time again, and as per usual things were manic. We at In The Stands struggled to
keep up with all the kerfuffle and constant will-he-wont-he debacles. However, after much
journalistic endeavours, we have managed to finally pin down the most significant transfers on a
thoroughly exciting last day of the transfer window.
Everton have announced the loan signing of Real Madrid winger Royston Drenthe. The 24 year old
Dutchman joins the club on a season long loan from Los Blancos, and is expected to
immediately slot into David Moyes' side.
Drenthe impressed during his time at Feyenoord, operating as a skillful and quick left back, and
promptly earned a €14 million move to Real Madrid.
Royston Drenthe amongst many were not paid their wages for months
Spain's domestic season is in danger of being delayed as the players association representing
110 professionals including Carles Puyol and Iker Casillas have called for a strike after an
agreement on collective bargaining failed to materialize.
Real Madrid "re"-announced their World Football Challenge roster today, and it has some
noticeable changes.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Pepe, Ricardo Carvalho, Xabi Alonso and
Mesut Ozil, the headliners of the Madrid side, are all still set to play in Real's USA tour.
Depressingly, if this was an opponent, he would've done a triple lutz with barrel roll on his
way to ground.
- A Spanish holiday. (EFW)
- English ex-patriates. (The Best Eleven)
- Spanish Quotables: Part Dos. (LLL)
- United's team outside Manchester. (Left Back In The Changing Room)
- Hungary: Not quite the 50's.
Depressingly, if this was an opponent, he would've done a triple lutz with barrel roll on his
way to ground.
- A Spanish holiday. (EFW)
- English ex-patriates. (The Best Eleven)
- Spanish Quotables: Part Dos. (LLL)
- United's team outside Manchester. (Left Back In The Changing Room)
- Hungary: Not quite the 50's.
