The past few weeks have been pretty turbulent for Everton, although the positives by far outweigh the negatives. The impressive run of results, which included the win over Chelsea among others, saw the Toffees climb to ninth place in the Premiership

Having finished last season in 5th place, Everton were expected to build on that result this term and maybe even enter the top 4 race but the Toffees kept underachieving and they even struggled to escape the danger zone. Selection problems were nothing

Everton defender Phil Jagielka has a second knee operation and will be out of action until after Christmas.

Everton could be ready to make a January transfer move for Newcastle’s Alan Smith as Bolton prepare to mount their own bid for him.

Everton chief executive Robert Elstone has reiterated the club are not in talks with a Middle East consortium about a takeover.

Everton reject a £15m offer from Man City for England defender Joleon Lescott.

England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce has heaped praise on Everton youngster Jack Rodwell following his display for the Three Lions.

The fixtures for the 2009/2010 Premier League season have been released on Wednesday.

Everton have released Portuguese left-back Nuno Valente and Dutch winger Andy van der Meyde.

Everton trio Phil Jagielka, Joseph Yobo and Tim Howard have all signed new extended contracts with the club.