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Post by rugbytoffee on May 13, 2023 9:32:16 GMT
Ahead of tomorrow’s penultimate home fixture of the season, supporters are reminded that Everton has a zero-tolerance policy towards any criminal or anti-social behaviour at Goodison Park. Any form of pitch encroachment, discrimination and harassment, the use of any of pyrotechnics (including smoke grenades, smoke bombs/canisters and/or flares) and the throwing of items – both on to the playing area or among the crowd is prohibited. The Club will work with the authorities to identify any individuals who take part in such unacceptable behaviour. CCTV is available to clubs and law enforcement authorities and can be used as evidence in enforcing bans and criminal prosecution in the days and weeks after any incident has occurred, regardless of whether any perpetrators have been detained on a matchday or not. Any prosecution could result in a criminal record, which may affect current and future employment, or for young people current or future education opportunities. In some cases, prosecution could result in a prison sentence. The Club also imposes its own sanctions, such as revoking Season Tickets and imposing lifetime stadium bans on any supporters found to have engaged in anti-social/criminal behaviour at any Club matches, whether at Goodison Park or at away stadiums. The issue of pyrotechnics use has been prevalent this season. Supporters are reminded of the dangers of such items at Goodison Park. Pyrotechnics can burn at high temperatures and can cause significant injuries to those who use them and to fellow supporters. There has also been a number of incidents involving pyrotechnics that have resulted in people experiencing burns, breathing difficulties, distress, discomfort and damage to clothing. The overwhelming number of supporters behave impeccably on matchdays at Goodison Park and Evertonians will always play a vital role in home matchdays. This is something the Club wholeheartedly values and embraces, however, this must always be done legally and by ensuring everyone’s health and safety at all times. If you witness any form of unsavoury or anti-social behaviour, harassment or discrimination at a match, please report it to the nearest steward or Police officer. Alternatively, you can report discrimination by emailing ReportIT@evertonfc.com or using the Kick It Out app. www.evertonfc.com/news
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Post by empresstouch on May 13, 2023 17:03:56 GMT
Best case scenario.
Something that poses zero bias in favour of those in west Yorkshire, nor anything against those in Hampshire or the east Midlands; Everton AND Leeds United BOTH avoiding relegation – AGAIN – in 2022-23.
“Why?”
You’ve all most probably noticed that escaping the ‘r’ zone last Monday – in a manner that would’ve have surprised many of our sceptics, and there are many – coincided with fresh mentions of recent financial behaviour of a very questionable nature. It doesn’t exactly require expensive legal advice to notice some of the allegations being made bear extremely-compelling language in interpretation.
When I first heard mentions of The F.A. being involved of their own investigations midway through this season, I feared a points deduction possible. I was therefore hoping: a) that this deduction would be of around 6 points, and b) we would kick-on and put sufficient distance between ourselves and 18th place, that 6 points would be an embarrassment – but not the mortal blow it would be today.
Now, one bit of spin that is being mentioned as “unprecedented”: in another club requesting a sanction of such severity, may be that in legal terms. But remember the upset Blackburn Rovers board of directors PUBLICLY demanding a points deduction to Middlesbrough in 1997-98 (after their then-manager Bryan Robson refused to send his third choice youth players across The Pennines)?
With Burnley back up at the first time of asking, the scenario of Leeds Utd AND ourselves BOTH beating the drop – at Notts Forrest, Leicester City and Southampton’s expense – is the only ideal scenario that: a) spares us more potential damage than extreme embarrassment, and require us nerves of steel in prior process ‘til the 2022-23 season closes out, and b) On the assumption that, walking wounded, we finish 12th-14th in following seasons, regardless of who owns our club – in return for obedient and improved financial behaviour (frustrating as hell it will be for us to sit through), the case of Leeds United stating: “The Premier League minus England’s fourth most successful club would, in principle, be significantly easier to avoid relegation in the short-to-medium-term” would not be aggressively made, either on legal paper, or through the watching British media.
A truly-outstanding performance AND result against Man City tomorrow – really is of dire emergency, in that Forrest's draw at Chelsea will only give journalists the impression it could be Everton vs Leeds United in avoiding 18th...
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Post by Everton News. on May 14, 2023 12:31:02 GMT
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Post by Everton News. on May 14, 2023 12:31:47 GMT
TEAM NEWS
Mason Holgate is recalled to the starting line-up in place of the injured Vitalii Mykolenko as Sean Dyche makes one change from the side that comprehensively defeated Brighton & Hove Albion for Sunday's clash with Manchester City.
The Toffees host the reigning Premier League champions (2pm BST kick-off) looking to build on Monday's thumping 5-1 away win over Brighton.
Mykolenko misses out after sustaining a minor thigh strain during training on Friday, as Mason Holgate, who last appeared in the goalless draw at Crystal Palace last month, takes his place.
Yerry Mina, James Tarkowski and Nathan Patterson continue at the back, with Jordan Pickford wearing the captain's armband in goal.
Idrissa Gana Gueye, Abdoulaye Doucoure, James Garner, Alex Iwobi and Dwight McNeil make up Everton's midfield.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin continues to spearhead Everton's attack.
Asmir Begovic, Andy Lonergan, Michael Keane, Amadou Onana, Demarai Gray, Neal Maupay, Conor Coady, Ellis Simms and Reece Welch are named on the bench.
Everton FC
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Post by Everton News. on May 14, 2023 12:47:34 GMT
Dyche Programme Notes
Good afternoon.
Welcome back to Goodison Park. We head into today's game on the back of a very pleasing away win over Brighton, which was the culmination of a number of aspects we've been working on in training, as well as the execution of our game plan and finding the big moments that win you football matches.
The most pleasing part of the performance from my perspective was that we didn't wait for anything to happen. Brighton play a very particular way, creating two boxes in midfield and they look to move you around with clever movements. We devised a game plan that required patience, focus and being clinical in the right moments – and the players deserve credit for showing all of those things from the first whistle.
There was a real clarity to our work and a mentality to take the game on to win. We must continue that as we look forward.
The general reaction after the Brighton game was one of surprise and while I understand that given the emphatic scoreline – which is a big one for any team in the Premier League, before you factor in we were playing a confident side chasing European football – I saw signs of that performance in the previous game against Leicester City.
There has been a lot of noise about Everton playing away from home over the past couple of years and that is justified given the record. But, as a group, we've been keen to correct that. We've started to build a different mentality and there have been signals that our performances on the road have been getting stronger. Some wins got away from us – the 2-2 draws at Nottingham Forest and Leicester City as examples – but the commitment and intent has been there for a while.
It was pleasing, then, to see that all come together at Brighton, because it is wins that really reinforce that feeling of confidence and the belief we are heading in the right direction.
With all of that said, it was just another step.
I've spoken about this from the first win we had over Arsenal together but it remains crucial that we take confidence from the result then park it and work even harder to get better.
Our objective between now and the end of the season is clear but there is still plenty of football to be played. We haven't achieved anything yet.
Everton is a big club and with that comes a lot of noise – both ways – after good and bad moments.
It's important as a group of players and staff we don't get bogged down by that and the daily flow of work and thinking remains consistent.
That very much applies to when things are going well, as well as in the tough moments.
Over the years, I’ve found handling success can be a more powerful thing than handling failure because, in my view, you’re handling failure because you have to do better. There is no other option. What about successes? How are we handling them? There is no room to get carried away, especially at this stage of the season.
This afternoon’s fixture is dedicated to the Premier League’s Inside Matters mental wellbeing campaign and this week I had the pleasure of visiting The People’s Place, Everton in the Community’s recently opened facility close to Goodison Park that promotes positive mental health.
It was inspiring to see all the work that has gone into making this service a reality to offer vital support to anyone who needs it. I wholeheartedly back the Club, Charity and Premier League’s commitment to keep promoting this important subject.
Today we welcome Pep Guardiola and the players and staff of Manchester City.
We know on their day they are arguably the best side in football, with a squad packed with world-class talent and a clear identity that looks to dominate possession and look to score goals.
We also know how motivated they will be coming to Goodison, with a third consecutive Premier League title in their sights, as well as being well-placed in their Champions League semi-final with Real Madrid and an FA Cup final on the horizon.
For us to succeed, we have to be at our best and make every action, every percentage make a difference. That is where I know you will play your part as supporters, too.
The scenes in the away end were fantastic on Monday and I know you'll have this place bouncing this afternoon as we look to follow that up with another big result.
Together, let's show what Everton are all about.
Enjoy the game.
Sean
Everton FC
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