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      Everton legend Tony Hibbert, 41, opens up on shock transfer to tenth-tier French side after coming out of retirement

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      EVERTON legend Tony Hibbert has opened up on his shock transfer to a tenth-tier French side.That’s after coming out of retirement at the age of 40.
      Former Everton star Tony Hibbert has lifted the lid on his shock move to FranceCredit: Action Images
      Hibbert, who turns 42 this month, played 328 times across 16 seasons for Everton.
      And he retired from football at the end of the 2015-16 campaign as a Goodison Park icon.
      However, Hibbert has relocated to France after penning a deal with tenth-tier minnows Louzy.
      The defender made the shock move a little over a year ago.
      And he has now lifted the lid on his decision to play once more.
      Hibbert told SoFoot: “[Louzy] is like day and night. That’s what I came for – tranquillity. I’m not here to retire but to do something different, a new experience.
      “With my wife, we searched everywhere in France… I know a few people who live not far from Louzy and we decided to try it.
      “I’m happy here. We laugh a lot, I enjoy spending lots of time with my children and I take the time to work on my business.”
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      According to Louzy president Jerome Archambeau, Hibbert didn’t want any fanfare when he joined in November.
      Archambeau added: “He didn’t want any media. He was clear.
      “The purpose of him coming here was for a change of scenery and to find peace. 
      “He didn’t want complete anonymity but he didn’t wish to make the front page of all the newspapers either.
      “After we posted on Facebook about his arrival, we were harassed constantly. We both couldn’t take it anymore.
      “We received many emails from English supporters, who wanted to buy Louzy jerseys.
      “It’s completely crazy.” More

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      ‘Do one!’ – Anthony Gordon SLAMMED for comments after leaving Everton for Newcastle in £45m transfer

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      SIMON JORDAN is fuming with Anthony Gordon for his comments made after leaving Everton.Gordon secured a £45m move to Newcastle in the final week of the transfer window.
      Anthony Gordon signed for Newcastle in a £45m deal from EvertonCredit: Getty
      His departure came after he missed three days of training in a row and then made his feelings even clearer by handing in a transfer request.
      Gordon’s actions weren’t exactly well-received on Merseyside with many feeling that he disrespected his boyhood club.
      And he addressed the Goodison Park faithful when his exit was confirmed.
      He said on social media: “It was a really difficult decision and it’s been a really tough week for me.
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      “I’ve been at Everton for my whole footballing career so far, so it’s been difficult.
      “But this is an opportunity that I couldn’t really miss out on. I didn’t mean to disrespect or offend anyone at Everton.
      “And I’m hoping they know that and hopefully they can reinvest the money now and stay in the Premier League.
      “I never imagined it or wanted it to go like that, that’s why it’s been such a tough week for me.
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      “But I just couldn’t miss out on this opportunity and they got a lot of money for me.”
      “So I’m hoping they can reinvest it into the squad.”
      And talkSPORT host Jordan was angry with what Gordon said about his former club.
      He said: “Players going from Everton to Newcastle saying ‘I’m glad I’ve gone so I can give the club back £45million’.
      “Do one! You’re only going because it suits you!”
      Gordon was paraded in front of his new fans ahead of their game against Southampton on Tuesday as Newcastle reached the Carabao Cup final.
      He wasn’t able to play as he’s cup-tied having played earlier in the competition.
      But the 21-year-year could make his debut against West Ham this weekend. More

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      Furious Everton fans turn up at Finch Farm to protest against board after failure to sign striker in January transfer

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      FURIOUS Everton fans turned up to the club’s Finch Farm training ground to protest against the board after they failed to sign a striker in the January transfer window.Toffees fans have been discontent with owner Farhad Moshiri and Co for a while with the club making very little progress, despite big spending on transfers and a new stadium under construction.
      Everton failed to land a striker in January and so fans continued their protest outside the club’s Finch Farm training groundCredit: PA
      The Merseyside club are currently sat 19th in the Premier League and level on bottoms with 20th Southampton.
      Frank Lampard was sacked, academy graduate Anthony Gordon forced a £45million transfer to Newcastle and Sean Dyche was hired with the task of beating the drop.
      But Everton failed to bolster their squad, despite the influx of cash from the Gordon deal and promising to buy a striker.
      Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher and Hakim Ziyech, Southampton’s Che Adams and Rennes ace Kamaldeen Sulemana were all in the news over potential transfers.
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      However, Everton were unsuccessful in landing any of their targets.
      Olivier Giroud was also offered big money to come and save Everton’s season, but the Frenchman declined in favour of a stay at AC Milan.
      And talks were held over Crystal Palace frontman Jean-Philippe Mateta.
      On deadline day, Everton fans descended on Finch Farm to protest against the ownership.
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      A banner with the faces of Everton chiefs Moshiri, Bill Kenwright and Denise Barrett-Baxendale could be seen with the word “liars” plastered on it.
      Another banner read: “This is our club, not yours. It’s time to go.”
      Everton could bring in a forward after the deadline.
      According to the Daily Mail, Andre Ayew is expected to arrive in England in the next 24 hours after receiving a £2.5million golden handshake freeing him to return to the Prem.
      Ayew left Qatari club Al Sadd.
      The former Swansea and West Ham star is attracting interest from Everton, but the chances of a deal being struck are 50-50. More

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      Andre Ayew ‘travelling to UK for Everton talks after receiving £2.5m golden handshake – but transfer is 50/50’

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      ANDRE AYEW is reportedly set to fly to the UK within the next 24 hours ahead of a potential move to Everton.The former Swansea and West Ham forward, 33, was under contract at Qatari club Al Sadd after agreeing a two-year deal in July 2021.
      Andre Ayew could be set for a return to the Premier LeagueCredit: EPA
      And he was five games away from triggering a 12-month extension, but the two parties have now reached a compromise to pay him the remainder of his existing contract.
      That means Ayew will pocket £2.5m in a “golden handshake” agreement and be free to explore a potential return to European football.
      Now a free agent, The Mail are reporting that he will land in the UK within the next day.
      Everton are keen to tie him down on a deal until the end of the season.
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      It comes after a nightmare transfer window saw the Toffees miss out on a host of forward options.
      They included Arnaut Danjuma, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Ismaila Sarr, Odsonne Edouard and Jean-Philippe Mateta.
      They also missed out on Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher after having a £45million offer rejected.
      Everton chiefs are understood to have held preliminary conversations with Ayew over a possible deal as they look to back new manager Sean Dyche.
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      But the Merseyside club are not the only British side being linked with the forward.
      Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper coached Ayew for two years at Swansea and could yet attempt to swoop in and take him to the City Ground.
      Ayew, whose brother Jordan plays for Crystal Palace, scored nine goals in 55 Premier League games during his stints at West Ham and Swansea.

      He has also racked up 113 caps for Ghana, scoring 24 goals including one at the Qatar World Cup.
      A deal with Everton is said to be 50/50 at this moment in time as the Toffees try to bolster their squad ahead of a relegation battle.
      They sit 19th in the league table after just three wins from 20 games.
      Dyche’s first match in charge comes at home to high-flying Arsenal on Sunday. More

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      Everton make accidental gaffe with club merchandise as Anthony Gordon’s Newcastle transfer comes back to bite them

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      EVERTON fans won’t be able to get over Anthony Gordon’s move to Newcastle just yet.The 21-year-old sealed a £45million transfer to St. James’ Park on Sunday.
      Anthony Gordon completed a £45million switch to Newcastle on SundayCredit: Getty
      Gordon appears on Everton’s official calendar for FebruaryCredit: Twitter
      But his switch to the Toon is set to come back to bite Everton.
      Fans on Wednesday turning their official club calendars over to February will be met with a picture of Gordon grinning back at them.
      The Toffees academy graduate was included on the official calendar for next month, which was released before he handed in a transfer request last week.
      So unlucky fans will be immediately reminded of the winger, despite him no longer playing for the club.
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      Everton confirmed Gordon, who joined the club aged 11, had signed for Newcastle in a blunt 64-word statement.
      After leaving the club, Gordon revealed he “didn’t mean to offend or disrespect” anybody at Goodison, and that it had been a “tough” period for him.
      He told NUFC TV: “It was extremely difficult. It was a tough time. It’s been a really tough week for me. I’ve always been Everton.
      “It has been difficult but this is an opportunity that I couldn’t miss out on.
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      “I didn’t mean to offend or disrespect anyone at Everton.
      “I hope they know that and can reinvest the money now. I never imagined or wanted to go like that.
      “As I said, I couldn’t miss out on this opportunity and they got a lot of money for me. I just hope they can reinvest in the squad.”
      Gordon made his Everton debut in the Europa League aged just 16 in December 2017.
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      Forgotten Premier League striker Salomon Rondon joins River Plate weeks after having Everton contract ripped up

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      SALOMON RONDON has signed for River Plate after having his Everton contract ripped up.Initial reports suggested Rondon, 33, would sign a one-year deal with the Argentinean giants after falling out of favour at Goodison Park.

      Salomon Rondon has joined River Plate after having his Everton contract ripped upCredit: AFP
      River Plate made it official on social media with a picture of the Venezuela international wearing their kit and the following caption: “Salomon Rondon, new River Plate player.”
      The striker faced training with the younger players as former boss Frank Lampard planned ahead without him before his eventual dismissal.
      The Toffees are now rebuilding with new manager Sean Dyche and the record scorer for Venezuela was not part of any plans moving forward.
      An Everton statement read: “Salomon Rondon has left Everton with immediate effect after reaching an agreement with the Club to terminate his contract.
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      “The Venezuela striker joined the Blues from Chinese team Dalian Professional in August 2021 and made 31 appearances for Everton, starting 13 matches and scoring three goals.
      “The 33-year-old’s deal was initially due to end at the end of June 2023.
      “Everyone at Everton wishes Salomon all the best for the future.”
      Rondon only managed three goals and one assist in his 31 appearances for the Toffees.
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      The Merseysiders also lost another forward in Anthony Gordon during the January transfer window.
      Gordon joined Newcastle following a £45million deal between the two clubs. More

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      Watch Everton manager Sean Dyche savage Toffees flops in incredible interview after inspiring Burnley to comeback win

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      SEAN DYCHE was hammering Everton for not knowing how to win games – when he was still in charge at Burnley.The Englishman was named manager of the Toffees after they axed Frank Lampard last week.
      🗣 “I said at half-time, I’m not sure [Everton] know how to win a game lads.” Sean Dyche explains what he said to his team to turn the game around and beat Everton 3-2. 👀 pic.twitter.com/jJDO8BvN2n— Football Daily (@footballdaily) April 6, 2022

      Sean Dyche has previously hammered his new club EvertonCredit: Getty
      Everton handed the former Burnley boss a two-and-a-half-year contract and will be hoping he can lead them to Premier League safety.
      However, a previous post-match interview has emerged in which Dyche hammered the Everton team.
      The 51-year-old had just led his Clarets to a comeback victory over Everton at Turf Moor in April 2022 – shortly before he got the boot from Burnley.
      Everton were 2-1 up at half time thanks to a brace from Richarlison, but goals from Jay Rodriguez and Maxwell Cornet handed victory to Dyche’s men.
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      After the game, Dyche did not hold back as he said: “The mentality is hard. I have been down there.
      “Sometimes it is hard to explain, but you get a sense that a team [Everton] don’t know how to win a game.
      “I said to them at half time ‘I’m not sure these know how to win a game, especially away from home’.”
      Dyche has previously been praised for making his teams hard to beat and he was successful during his ten-year spell with Burnley.
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      He has a job on his hands now, with the Goodison Park side 19th in the Premier League.
      Everton have only won three league games this season and are two points away from safety.
      Dyche will take to the dugout for his first Everton game on Saturday lunchtime against league leaders Arsenal. More

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      Newcastle ‘AGREE’ £45m Anthony Gordon transfer as they close in on Everton winger

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      NEWCASTLE have AGREED a £45million transfer for Everton winger Anthony Gordon, according to reports.Gordon, 21, has been linked with a move away from Goodison Park since the summer.
      Newcastle are nearing an agreement for GordonCredit: Getty
      Newcastle have revived their interest having initially explored a deal last summer.
      Everton had been hoping to get a fee of around £60million for the winger.
      However, after Gordon missed training for the third day in a row, the club are set to be forced to accept lower offers.
      And according to Sky Sports, the Magpies have agreed to pay £45m for the player.
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      The breakthrough is said to have come today after advanced talks.
      Gordon would help boost Newcastle’s chances of a top-four finish.
      Eddie Howe’s men are sat third in the Premier League after 20 games played.
      Everton, meanwhile, could use the funds to reinvest in the squad under new management.
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      Frank Lampard was sacked after the 2-0 loss to West Ham which added to a prior rotten run of form.
      Ex-Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa flew into England to hold talks over becoming the new Toffees manager.
      However, a deal couldn’t be struck with Bielsa said to have offered to spend the first six months working with the U21s and the academy before stepping up to become first-team manager.
      Former Burnley boss Sean Dyche appears to be the more likely appointment at this point in time, with the club stuck in the relegation zone.
      Gordon’s form has been patchy this season More