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      Everton LOSE to non-league side in behind-closed-doors friendly despite 8 first-teamers playing including Calvert-Lewin

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      EVERTON’S miserable season continues to grow darker after they LOST a behind-closed-doors friendly against non-league opposition.Sean Dyche’s men were in action against National League North side Chester, who play FIVE divisions below the Premier League.
      Sean Dyche’s Everton fell to an embarrassing defeat to non-league side ChesterCredit: Rex
      Eight first-team stars were involved in the 1-0 loss at Finch FarmCredit: Rex
      The friendly took place at Everton’s training complex Finch Farm.
      But home comforts were not able to help them swerve embarrassment from a 1-0 defeat to Chester.
      And this is despite fielding a team containing EIGHT first-team stars.
      Among them was Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who was stepping up his recovery following a hamstring injury.
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      The 26-year-old has not featured since February 4, and has been plagued with injury throughout the last two seasons.
      This season alone he missed the entirety of November and December, while also not making his first appearance of the campaign until October.
      Dyche will be happy his main striker has stepped up his recovery with the Toffees Prem survival hanging in the balance.
      However, the result itself will be disappointing considering the involvement of a number of senior stars.
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      Yerry Mina, Conor Coady, Nathan Patterson, Tom Davies, Ellis Simms, Mason Holgate and the suspended Abdoulaye Doucoure were all involved in the defeat.
      Everton’s next crucial game as they bid for top-flight survival will come against Crystal Palace on Saturday.
      They have failed to win any of their last three, and are teetering precariously above the relegation zone on goal difference. More

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      Everton set for huge shakeup with transfer overhaul on pitch and big changes at top of crisis-club

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      EVERTON are set for a shakeup with owner Farhad Moshiri reportedly close to landing fresh investment.The Toffees have been in rapid decline in recent seasons and find themselves 17th in the Premier League table.
      Sean Dyche’s side are 17th in the Premier League tableCredit: Rex
      Owner Farhad Moshiri is aware of the scrutiny surrounding his positionCredit: PA
      Sean Dyche’s side are only separated from the relegation zone on goal difference, with the threat of relegation ahead of their final season at Goodison Park a very real one.
      Fans have protested against owner Moshiri this season, having witnessed the way their club has fallen since his 2016 arrival.
      According to Sky Sports, the Iranian is very much aware of how the supporters feel, and is doing what he can to address the club’s problems.
      They add that he is close to securing new investment, and that despite the lingering threat of relegation, Everton’s new 52,888 capacity Bramley Moore Dock stadium will be fully funded.
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      Following the new investment, there will be significant changes at the top of the club, with a potential board reshuffle to follow.
      While fans will hope to see significant investment in the team, with Moshiri feeling “let down” by recruitment in recent years.
      Due to being hamstrung by Financial Fair Play regulations, Everton spent just £1.7million in the summer of 2021, signing Demarai Gray.
      They subsequently forked out £29m on Vitaliy Mykolenko and Nathan Patterson in January 2022.
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      This season, the sales of Richarlison, Moise Kean and Anthony Gordon have helped ease the financial pressures on the club.
      Everton have spent £85.5m on the likes of Amadou Onana, Dwight McNeil, Idrissa Gueye, James Garner, Neal Maupay and James Tarkowski, while recouping £135m in sales.
      On the Toffees’ spending since his sacking, unpopular former boss Rafael Benitez told the Telegraph: “After my time there they have invested a lot of money again and they have the squad to get out of relegation.
      “The fans were decisive last year and they can be again this year.”
      Everton travel to in-form Crystal Palace this weekend before a mid-week Goodison assignment against Newcastle.
      They then face relegation rivals Leicester at the King Power and high-flying Brighton at the Amex, ahead of a tricky clash with title-chasing Manchester City at home.
      Their last two games see them face Wolves away, before a final day Goodison showdown with Bournemouth.
      Everton are only outside of the relegation zone on goal differenceCredit: Reuters More

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      Ex-Everton star arrested on suspicion of child sex offences has case DROPPED and will face no further action

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      A PREMIER League star is facing no further action after he was arrested on suspicion of child sex offences.The ex-Everton footballer, who can’t legally be named, was held by police in July 2021 before being released on bail.
      The footballer was held on suspicion of child sex offences
      It was confirmed in February that the Crown Prosecution Service were probing whether or not to charge the International star.
      But police revealed today he will face no further action after the case was dropped.
      A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police told The Sun Online: “The investigation team and Crown Prosecution Service have been working together and reached the decision that the evidence available at this time does not reach the threshold set out on the Code for Crown Prosecutors.
      “Greater Manchester Police is committed to investigating allegations to secure the best possible outcomes for all involved and will continue to work with partner agencies to ensure individuals are supported throughout investigations and beyond.”
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      Police were scrambled to the star’s home in July 2021 where “several items were seized”.
      He was suspended from Everton while police investigated the allegations.
      A statement from the team at the time said: “Everton can confirm it has suspended a player pending a police investigation.
      “The Club will continue to support the authorities with their inquiries and will not be making any further statement at this time.”
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      The alleged offences were described as “very serious” with a probe led by Greater Manchester Police’s Major Incident Team.
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      Arsenal in ‘constant contact’ over Amadou Onana transfer with Everton demanding £61.5m for star midfielder

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      ARSENAL are interested in signing Everton midfielder Amadou Onana this summer after a failed approach in January, according to reports. Onana arrived at Everton last summer in a reported £33million move from French side Lille.
      Amadou Onana is expected to be on the move this summer with Arsenal a possible destination.Credit: Getty
      Everton currently find themselves 16th, in the midst of a relegation battle and remain out of the drop zone on goal difference.
      According to Dutch outlet Het Nieuwsblad the 21 year old didn’t leave the Toffees in January because he didn’t want to abandon the club during their relegation fight.
      Sport Witness have reported that if Everton go down it’s certain the former Lille man will leave Goodison Park whilst adding there’s a 99 per cent chance he leaves if they beat the drop.
      The report adds that Premier League leaders Arsenal are among the options and have been closely following Onana since January.
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      They claim that the Gunners have been in ‘constant contact’ with the Belgium international’s representatives over a potential summer move.
      Everton would be willing to sanction a move for their star man as they desperately look to raise funds to ease their financial difficulties.
      The report adds that the Merseyside outfit would be looking for a fee of £61.5m to part with the midfielder.
      The Gunners are looking to sign a midfielder and failed with two bids for Moises Caicedo in January and continue to be heavily linked with Declan Rice.
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      Onana has impressed in his debut campaign despite Everton’s overall struggles.
      The midfielder has made 27 appearances this season, scoring once.
      Everton will aim to boost their survival hopes when they travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Saturday. More

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      Lucas Moura releases public apology to Michael Keane and reveals he spoke to him after Tottenham’s draw with Everton

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      LUCAS MOURA has publicly apologised to Michael Keane for his dangerous tackle on the defender.The Brazilian, 30, saw red for Spurs as he caught the Everton star’s shin with his studs in the 1-1 draw at Goodison Park.
      Lucas Moura committed a horrific challenge on Michael KeaneCredit: Sky Sports
      And was sent off for the tackleCredit: Getty
      Keane scored a brilliant equaliser later in the matchCredit: PA
      While Moura had to miss the rest of the match after being given his marching orders, Keane, 30, was fortunate enough to be able to carry on.
      And for Everton, it was lucky that he did as he fired in a superb equaliser to earn the club a crucial point in their battle against relegation.
      Moura has since apologised to Keane for his tackle and revealed that he spoke to the defender insisting that the challenge was not intended.
      He tweeted: “I would like to apologise to my opponent Michael Keane too, I spoke to him after the game yesterday, but just to make it public as well.
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      “Like I said, I didn’t mean that. We move on.”
      This apology followed the message to Tottenham fans in which he took responsibility for the result and his mistake.
      Moura wrote: “There are good days and bad days, today is a bad day for me.
      “No-one is more frustrated than me. I made a mistake and I accept that. I am not this kind of player and I didn’t mean to do that.
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      “Sometimes for the sake of milliseconds, something totally different happens than what you planned. I want to apologise to my team-mates, the staff, the fans and the club.
      “I will keep working hard to help the team as much as I can until my last day at the club.”
      Moura was not the only player to be dismissed during the match.
      Toffees star Abdoulaye Doucoure was also sent off after appearing to dig his fingers into Harry Kane’s eyes.
      The England striker was criticised for his reaction of falling to the ground following the altercation.
      The draw for Spurs keeps them in fourth place, however, Man United are only behind on goal difference.
      The Red Devils also have two games in hand on Spurs.
      Abdoulaye Doucoure was also sent off in the matchCredit: Getty
      He appeared to dig his fingers into Harry Kane’s eyesCredit: Getty More

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      I’m an ex-Premier League star who retired at 21 – I binged booze and cocaine for 25 years and am surprised I’m alive

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      AN ex-Premier League star who retired at 21 after binging alcohol and drugs has turned his life around – and said he is surprised to still be alive. Billy Kenny was once one of the most exciting young prospects at Everton and was the best player on the park during the Premier League’s first Merseyside Derby.
      Billy Kenny was briefly the star of Goodison Park before his career went into a downwards spiralCredit: Getty
      Billy Kenny played in the Merseyside derbyCredit: Alamy
      But things would quickly unravel for the star and he would make just 17 appearances for the Toffees before being moved on.
      Kenny, who had the world at his feet at 19, struggled with drinking amid football’s heavy booze culture that was still around when he made his breakthrough in the early 90s.
      Issues with injury, depression and drugs contributed to his downfall.
      The star had wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father, Billy Kenny Sr, who played at Goodison Park between 1971 and 1974.
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      Now 49, Kenny told the Liverpool Echo how the dream of playing for Everton quickly became his sole purpose.
      He said: “Growing up on Burly [Burlington Street], wanting to play for Everton. That was it. That was all I ever dreamt of. In the ‘80s there were a lot of kids on the street playing football then.
      “Back in the ‘80s we only had a ball. Everyone wanted to either play for Everton or Liverpool. As soon as I found out my dad had played for Everton – I must have been about seven – I couldn’t believe it.
      “Naturally I wanted to play for them. I think I wanted it worse than any Everton player ever – the desire, the dream, the nightmares – and that derby game everyone goes on about, that was the dream. That was it.”
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      Kenny would break into Everton’s first team from their reserves and made his debut against Coventry in October 1992.
      But his big moment would come in December when he was named man of the match in a game against Liverpool after an influential performance from midfield.
      The Reds took the lead in the derby thanks to Mark Wright before goals from Mo Johnston and Peter Beardsley handed Everton local bragging rights.
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      But the glory would not last long as Kenny quickly fell into a drinking problem and became dogged with injuries which required operations, keeping him on the sidelines and away from the pitch.
      He would leave Everton before trying in vain to revive his career at Oldham and Barrow, making only a handful of appearances for both.
      Kenny retired at 21 and fell into a spiral over the next two decades.
      He said: “I was drinking for 25 years and on cocaine for 25 years as well.
      “I am talking absolutely non-stop. I am surprised I am alive. I was just getting up, boom boom boom, two day bender, get my head down and go on a three day bender, two days of sleep, have a Chinese then back on it.”
      He added that the “worst bit” was the embarrassment it caused for his mum and dad, with his “ashamed” dad not wanting to leave the house “for years”.
      The death of his mother Bella provided the former footballer with the inspiration to turn his life around.
      He said that now he is “sober and great” and is reflecting on mistakes he made.
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      Kenny got to writing during the Covid lockdown and put his incredible story into words as a cautionary tale for younger players.
      His work is being turned into a stage play at Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre.
      Billy Kenny dreamed of playing for Everton but could not sustain his career after early successCredit: PA More

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      ‘It hurt me’ – Newcastle star Anthony Gordon SLAMS Everton over exit and says he was ‘massive part in keeping club up’

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      ANTHONY GORDON admits feeling “hurt” at the way Everton dealt with his controversial move to Newcastle.The Goodison youth product initially refused to train with the Toffees before sealing his £45million move to Newcastle in January.
      Anthony Gordon hints he might not have handled his move from Everton perfectly but feels he had credit in the bank for better treatmentCredit: Alamy
      The winger, 22, feels he played a “massive part” in the Merseysiders staying up last season and insists they retain a “massive place in my heart”.
      But Everton responded to the Liverpudlian’s departure with just a 54-word summary of his six years at the club.
      The former England Under-21 star told Sky Sports: “It hurt me a little bit, I’m not going to lie to you,’
      “My whole life has been at Everton. I grew up in Everton.
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      “I wasn’t going out with friends and stuff when I was younger, I was always in Everton so it was a massive place in my heart and in my life which I’ll never forget.
      “I thought, ‘I’m a 22-year-old lad, I’m not going to handle every situation in life perfectly’.
      “But as a club with thousands of people working for them, I think the effort I gave them last year, I was a massive part in keeping the club up. 
      “Players’ player, manager’s player of the year, so for them to not really show me any credit or thank me for anything it hurt me a little bit.
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      “I think it is really difficult [to come back from supporters being unhappy]. Once things like that happen it’s hard to recover from.
      But Gordon added: “From afar I will always be rooting for them and wishing them the best.” More

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      Juventus trigger Moise Kean’s £25m permanent transfer option days after Everton ace is sent off after 40 seconds

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      JUVENTUS have reportedly triggered the £25million option to sign Moise Kean from Everton just days after his 40 second red card shame.The 23-year-old forward left the Turin club for the Premier League back in 2019.
      Juventus have reportedly triggered the clause to sign Moise Kean permanentlyCredit: Rex
      However, the Italian international struggled at Everton and only scored twice in 32 top-flight appearances before he was first shipped out on loan to Paris Saint-Germain.
      Kean was then returned to Juventus in August 2021 on a two-year loan deal which included an obligation to buy him for £25m.
      Since then he has scored 10 Serie A goals in 55 appearances and his displays have already allegedly convinced the Turin side to sign him long-term.
      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano backed up an earlier claim from elsewhere by tweeting: “Moise Kean, no longer Everton player as Juventus have already triggered the buy option clause for €28m.
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      “Full agreement was already in place last year, Kean can be considered 100% Juve player as @romeoagresti reports.”
      It comes after Kean was sent off 40 SECONDS after coming on for Juventus in Sunday’s 1-0 loss at Roma.
      He kicked out wildly at matchwinner Gianluca Mancini 20 seconds after arriving in the 89th minute – and departed after another 20 seconds.
      Kean, 23, had replaced Colombian wideman Juan Cuadrado as Juve piled on the pressure for an equaliser.
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      And that desperate last-ditch move from boss Max Allegri promptly became even more despairing.
      Kean instantly saw red for lashing out at defender Mancini, who had cracked a stunning decider for Jose Mourinho’s Roma on 53 minutes.
      Mancini seemed to drag the tumbling Kean in a bizarre tangle as Juventus attacked down the left.
      The frontman responded by booting the home hero up the backside.
      And although Mancini collapsed in ridiculous fashion, clutching his leg as if shot, Kean had to go.
      He has since been hit with a £8,900 fine and received a two-game ban for the red. More