Matt Jones

David Moyes made some excellent signings in his eleven years at Everton. The likes of Tim Cahill, Mikel Arteta and Leighton Baines immediately spring to mind when talk turns to this particular topic. But despite his impending exit, potentially the best signing of the Moyes reign is still at the club, and may well be […]

So, at the conclusion of another season, time to reflect on who the standout performers have been in this campaign. After the first all German final in Champions League history, I decided to pick a best XI based on performances from this seasons competition. Disagree? I’m sure you do! Feel free to post your own […]

So it looks as though Roberto Martinez is set to be the man to take over at Everton. After a bittersweet season, in an FA Cup victory was immediately followed by relegation, the Spaniard has called time on his Wigan career, telling Dave Whelan this week that he will be leaving the club. If Everton […]

There will have been few heavy hearts in the Spanish capital when Jose Mourinho’s exit was confirmed by Real Madrid last week. For in the past few months he has cut a frustrated, petulant and desperate figure to regular viewers of La Liga. He has slammed officials, declined to take part in press conferences and […]

In the modern game, success is often bought just as much as it is earned. To challenge on all fronts, the common view is that you need massive financial backing. As unromantic a viewpoint as this is, in the past decade or so, it has been very much the case. But, every now and then, […]

With Eden Hazard missing through injury and Victor Moses not fit to start, Chelsea began this one with Ramires on the right hand side and Oscar on the left. Frank Lampard and David Luiz took up the central midfield positions, with Juan Mata operating as the advanced midfielder. Benfica left Pablo Aimar on the bench, […]

As Manchester United supporters were paying homage to the team's twentieth domestic title, at the other end of the country, a glimpse of their future was on show. Wilfried Zaha, Sir Alex Ferguson’s last ever signing for the club, struck a brace to send Crystal Palace into the playoff final. Zaha was signed by the […]

As an Everton supporter, it's a peculiar feeling knowing that the next time David Moyes sets foot in Goodison Park, he will make his way to the opposition dugout. Even then, despite the fact he will sporting a red tie, Moyes will be welcomed back to Goodison Park. For his reign will certainly be looked […]

Jose Mourinho made two changes from the first leg. Angel Di Maria replaced Luka Modric, with the latter dropping into midfield in place of the more industrious and defensive-minded Sami Khedira. Michael Essien replaced Pepe, with Sergio Ramos shifting across to centre-back. Jurgen Klopp on the other hand, named the same side that trounced Los […]

There has been much talk about the legacy David Moyes would leave at Everton if he was to walk away this summer. Some say Everton should be thankful for the manner in which he has established them in the Premier League. The more ambitious say he will leave Everton with an aging squad bereft of […]

The direction that the Chelsea hierarchy are looking to steer the club in is very clear. The world's best young players are very much the agenda in the transfer market whilst the ‘old guard’ look as though they will be allowed to see out their contracts and walk away. Its all about the future. This […]

On the back of the most enthralling, satisfying and successful season in the club's history, there should be an air of positivity surrounding Manchester City. 'That goal' from Aguero, and the numerous connotations it brought should have been the dawning of a new era, the 'Blue Moon rising' at last. The fans, the players and […]

There often comes a point early in the season when supporters will look at their weekend fixture and think 'wow, massive game for us this weekend'. With eight games gone, it’s not going to be far off for most. The very early days of the season have passed, supporters are less inclined to claim their […]

After reading some online reviews of the new FIFA 13 game, there were some comments on the articles that struck really struck me. Whilst the majority of them were overwhelmingly positive, there were some voicing their disappointment that the creators had yet to include one particular feature. The option to ‘take a dive’ is one […]

Whilst all the talk so far this week has been about anything other than the football, i’m looking forward to the game finally getting underway. Here is a look at the game from an entirely tactical point of view, and where the game might be won and lost based on their showings so far this […]