Patrick Boyland
@paddyboyland.bsky.social
Everton correspondent, staff writer at The Athletic: https://shorturl.at/UW2Aq ✍️
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Not a great Everton display. Lacked clinical edge in front of goal & kept 10-man Ipswich in game until very end, ensuring a nervy finish. Sloppy with short passing at times & also too many aimless long balls.
But another win. Still unbeaten. Showing resilience. Excellent start to season
But another win. Still unbeaten. Showing resilience. Excellent start to season
September 19, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Not a great Everton display. Lacked clinical edge in front of goal & kept 10-man Ipswich in game until very end, ensuring a nervy finish. Sloppy with short passing at times & also too many aimless long balls.
But another win. Still unbeaten. Showing resilience. Excellent start to season
But another win. Still unbeaten. Showing resilience. Excellent start to season
Armstrong & Grealish start. George on the bench
September 19, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Armstrong & Grealish start. George on the bench
David Moyes says Everton are waiting on the fitness of Harrison Armstrong for tomorrow's game against Ipswich Town but are hopeful he will be available
Merlin Rohl is out
Merlin Rohl is out
September 18, 2026 at 12:41 PM
David Moyes says Everton are waiting on the fitness of Harrison Armstrong for tomorrow's game against Ipswich Town but are hopeful he will be available
Merlin Rohl is out
Merlin Rohl is out
Tyler Dibling & Tyrique George in the England U21 squad
Harrison Armstrong can consider himself unlucky to miss out
Harrison Armstrong can consider himself unlucky to miss out
September 18, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Tyler Dibling & Tyrique George in the England U21 squad
Harrison Armstrong can consider himself unlucky to miss out
Harrison Armstrong can consider himself unlucky to miss out
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Jarrad Branthwaite had a month in Germany over summer, seeking solutions to his injury issues.
"Mentally tough" period but now looks back close to his best, and has his eye on a run of games
So important to Everton. England next?
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
"Mentally tough" period but now looks back close to his best, and has his eye on a run of games
So important to Everton. England next?
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
Jarrad Branthwaite, Everton’s key outfield player (Gift Article)
In front of England manager Thomas Tuchel, the Everton centre-back was outstanding. If he stays fit, David Moyes says he can get even better
www.nytimes.com
September 18, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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Jarrad Branthwaite is back in the England squad.
Jordan Pickford is there too. Obviously
Jordan Pickford is there too. Obviously
September 18, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Jarrad Branthwaite is back in the England squad.
Jordan Pickford is there too. Obviously
Jordan Pickford is there too. Obviously
An evening through the eyes of 2 Evertonian PM's
Andy Burnham called on the club to bring back 'Super Jack', but it was another winger playing with rolled down socks who caught the eye
"He's so talented" Alan Irvine said of Tyler Dibling
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
Andy Burnham called on the club to bring back 'Super Jack', but it was another winger playing with rolled down socks who caught the eye
"He's so talented" Alan Irvine said of Tyler Dibling
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
Two prime ministers and some prime Tyler Dibling see Everton’s Carabao Cup campaign gather pace
Everton's positive start to the season continued on Wednesday, watched by two very high-profile supporters
www.nytimes.com
September 17, 2026 at 7:24 AM
An evening through the eyes of 2 Evertonian PM's
Andy Burnham called on the club to bring back 'Super Jack', but it was another winger playing with rolled down socks who caught the eye
"He's so talented" Alan Irvine said of Tyler Dibling
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
Andy Burnham called on the club to bring back 'Super Jack', but it was another winger playing with rolled down socks who caught the eye
"He's so talented" Alan Irvine said of Tyler Dibling
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
Alan Irvine, doing the post-match presser, said that Harrison Armstrong picked up a knock in training yesterday but they are "hopeful" he will be ok for the weekend
September 16, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Alan Irvine, doing the post-match presser, said that Harrison Armstrong picked up a knock in training yesterday but they are "hopeful" he will be ok for the weekend
Canadian PM Mark Carney arrives at Hill Dickinson Stadium for tonight's game
September 16, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Canadian PM Mark Carney arrives at Hill Dickinson Stadium for tonight's game
It was always Everton for Jack Grealish, despite Sunderland's offer & tentative interest from Aston Villa
#EFC made another big financial commitment to secure him
"Everybody wants him to get back to where he was. If there is one person who can carry that, it is Jack"
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#EFC made another big financial commitment to secure him
"Everybody wants him to get back to where he was. If there is one person who can carry that, it is Jack"
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Inside Jack Grealish’s Everton return: Sunderland interest, injury worries and ‘feeling loved’
The playmaker was in limbo at points this summer, but the Merseyside club were always his preferred move
www.nytimes.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:57 AM
It was always Everton for Jack Grealish, despite Sunderland's offer & tentative interest from Aston Villa
#EFC made another big financial commitment to secure him
"Everybody wants him to get back to where he was. If there is one person who can carry that, it is Jack"
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
#EFC made another big financial commitment to secure him
"Everybody wants him to get back to where he was. If there is one person who can carry that, it is Jack"
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🔵 Were Everton bold enough in Spurs stalemate?
🔵 Branthwaite boss - does he play vs Wolves?
🔵 Off-the-record briefings - what's the point?
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🔵 Branthwaite boss - does he play vs Wolves?
🔵 Off-the-record briefings - what's the point?
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September 15, 2026 at 6:09 AM
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🔵 Were Everton bold enough in Spurs stalemate?
🔵 Branthwaite boss - does he play vs Wolves?
🔵 Off-the-record briefings - what's the point?
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🔵 Were Everton bold enough in Spurs stalemate?
🔵 Branthwaite boss - does he play vs Wolves?
🔵 Off-the-record briefings - what's the point?
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Jarrad Branthwaite had a month in Germany over summer, seeking solutions to his injury issues.
"Mentally tough" period but now looks back close to his best, and has his eye on a run of games
So important to Everton. England next?
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
"Mentally tough" period but now looks back close to his best, and has his eye on a run of games
So important to Everton. England next?
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
Jarrad Branthwaite, Everton’s key outfield player (Gift Article)
In front of England manager Thomas Tuchel, the Everton centre-back was outstanding. If he stays fit, David Moyes says he can get even better
www.nytimes.com
September 14, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Jarrad Branthwaite had a month in Germany over summer, seeking solutions to his injury issues.
"Mentally tough" period but now looks back close to his best, and has his eye on a run of games
So important to Everton. England next?
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
"Mentally tough" period but now looks back close to his best, and has his eye on a run of games
So important to Everton. England next?
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
Absolutely amazed the 'Everton that' scenario was avoided & Spurs didn't score. They definitely could have in that first 15-20 mins, but some #EFC improvement after that
Seeing plaudits for Branthwaite, Myko but that was comfortably Garner's best game since returning too
Seeing plaudits for Branthwaite, Myko but that was comfortably Garner's best game since returning too
September 13, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Absolutely amazed the 'Everton that' scenario was avoided & Spurs didn't score. They definitely could have in that first 15-20 mins, but some #EFC improvement after that
Seeing plaudits for Branthwaite, Myko but that was comfortably Garner's best game since returning too
Seeing plaudits for Branthwaite, Myko but that was comfortably Garner's best game since returning too
A decent point for Everton. Some superb defending from Branthwaite and co. But could & probably should have been even better - KDH & Johnson along those to miss presentable chances
September 12, 2026 at 6:31 PM
A decent point for Everton. Some superb defending from Branthwaite and co. But could & probably should have been even better - KDH & Johnson along those to miss presentable chances
Merlin Rohl injured, we're told. Precise nature of the problem not specified yet. So a first Everton start for Ainsley Maitland-Niles after his heroics last week
September 12, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Merlin Rohl injured, we're told. Precise nature of the problem not specified yet. So a first Everton start for Ainsley Maitland-Niles after his heroics last week
Some place
(Nearly) time for Everton
(Nearly) time for Everton
September 12, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Some place
(Nearly) time for Everton
(Nearly) time for Everton
Free agents are free agents for a reason. Could any of them help a threadbare Everton? Maybe.
But there are no ideal solutions now. Expectation, as it stands, is that they'll likely go with what they've got
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But there are no ideal solutions now. Expectation, as it stands, is that they'll likely go with what they've got
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Mauro Icardi, Everton and why they’re not expected to dip into the free transfer market
Everton have been linked with Icardi given their striker shortage. But there is a reason they are unlikely to sign a free agent
www.nytimes.com
September 10, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Free agents are free agents for a reason. Could any of them help a threadbare Everton? Maybe.
But there are no ideal solutions now. Expectation, as it stands, is that they'll likely go with what they've got
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
But there are no ideal solutions now. Expectation, as it stands, is that they'll likely go with what they've got
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
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🔵 A much-needed positive moment for fans
🔵 Tyrique George - signing of the summer?
🔵 Accountability coming for transfer window chaos?
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🔵 A much-needed positive moment for fans
🔵 Tyrique George - signing of the summer?
🔵 Accountability coming for transfer window chaos?
Listen 👉 tinyurl.com/39a34paa
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/bddzwhre #EFC
September 8, 2026 at 5:51 AM
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🔵 A much-needed positive moment for fans
🔵 Tyrique George - signing of the summer?
🔵 Accountability coming for transfer window chaos?
Listen 👉 tinyurl.com/39a34paa
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/bddzwhre #EFC
🎙️ @mattjfootball.bsky.social @paddyboyland.bsky.social @bridewell.bsky.social
🔵 A much-needed positive moment for fans
🔵 Tyrique George - signing of the summer?
🔵 Accountability coming for transfer window chaos?
Listen 👉 tinyurl.com/39a34paa
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/bddzwhre #EFC
A week that left Everton relying on the resilience of their squad, manager & fans - all of whom came through v Man Utd
Big tests ahead for a threadbare group, but important they found a way today
#EFC again defiant in face of adversity
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Big tests ahead for a threadbare group, but important they found a way today
#EFC again defiant in face of adversity
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Ainsley Maitland-Niles – the signing Everton almost didn’t make – may have kickstarted their season
After a frustrating end to their summer transfer window, it was one of the moves they did get over the line who rescued a point on Sunday
www.nytimes.com
September 6, 2026 at 7:55 PM
A week that left Everton relying on the resilience of their squad, manager & fans - all of whom came through v Man Utd
Big tests ahead for a threadbare group, but important they found a way today
#EFC again defiant in face of adversity
@theathleticfc.bsky.social👇
Big tests ahead for a threadbare group, but important they found a way today
#EFC again defiant in face of adversity
@theathleticfc.bsky.social👇
Tyrique George strike very Radzinski v Southampton at Gwladys St
September 6, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Tyrique George strike very Radzinski v Southampton at Gwladys St
Two stunning goals and a well-earned point for Everton. Squad still very short of depth & quality in certain areas, but can't fault character
Hackney made a difference off the bench - always looking for progressive option - and what a strike from Maitland-Niles!
Hackney made a difference off the bench - always looking for progressive option - and what a strike from Maitland-Niles!
September 6, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Two stunning goals and a well-earned point for Everton. Squad still very short of depth & quality in certain areas, but can't fault character
Hackney made a difference off the bench - always looking for progressive option - and what a strike from Maitland-Niles!
Hackney made a difference off the bench - always looking for progressive option - and what a strike from Maitland-Niles!
Everton could look at free agents in bid to solve striker shortage, says David Moyes, but acknowledgement tough to find quality in that part of market to help them challenge
Braiden Graham seen as more of a wide forward than a striker
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/756...
Braiden Graham seen as more of a wide forward than a striker
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/756...
Everton looking at free agents to supplement ‘really small’ squad, says David Moyes
Moyes' side have only one senior striker on their books, Thierno Barry, after a failed move for Folarin Balogun.
www.nytimes.com
September 4, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Everton could look at free agents in bid to solve striker shortage, says David Moyes, but acknowledgement tough to find quality in that part of market to help them challenge
Braiden Graham seen as more of a wide forward than a striker
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/756...
Braiden Graham seen as more of a wide forward than a striker
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/756...
TFG & Everton....what's going on?
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Explained: Are Everton for sale? Why is The Friedkin Group looking for new investors?
The club’s American owner The Friedkin Group is seeking fresh investment, most likely with a view to selling a minority stake
www.nytimes.com
September 4, 2026 at 8:16 AM
TFG & Everton....what's going on?
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/756...
Free to read @theathleticfc.bsky.social 🔓
www.nytimes.com/athletic/756...
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🔵 Inside six days of total transfer chaos
🔵 Was Everton financial 'stability' an illusion?
🔵 Are TFG really about to flip the club?
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🔵 Inside six days of total transfer chaos
🔵 Was Everton financial 'stability' an illusion?
🔵 Are TFG really about to flip the club?
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September 4, 2026 at 6:09 AM
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🔵 Inside six days of total transfer chaos
🔵 Was Everton financial 'stability' an illusion?
🔵 Are TFG really about to flip the club?
Listen 👉 tinyurl.com/2k7uy56u
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/2vat7e7h
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🔵 Inside six days of total transfer chaos
🔵 Was Everton financial 'stability' an illusion?
🔵 Are TFG really about to flip the club?
Listen 👉 tinyurl.com/2k7uy56u
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/2vat7e7h
Head back on. Byline out later. Sorry for delay - it's been a lively few days!
September 3, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Head back on. Byline out later. Sorry for delay - it's been a lively few days!