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      Everton boss David Moyes pulled out of late January transfer move for former Chelsea title-winning striker

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      EVERTON boss David Moyes looked at a deal for Michy Batshuayi — before changing his mind.Moyes wanted an extra forward due to Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s injury and made some thorough background checks on ex-Chelsea ace Batshuayi, 31.David Moyes pulled out of a late move for ex-Chelsea striker Michy BatshuayiCredit: RexBatshuayi spent six years at Chelsea but was often loaned outCredit: REUTERS/Eddie KeoghThe Belgian striker instead joined Eintracht Frankfurt from GalatasarayCredit: AFPBut reports on the star were not enough to tempt Everton for a loan until the end of the season.Batshuayi – who was loaned out to several European clubs during his six year spell at Stamford Bridge – instead joined Eintracht Frankfurt from Galatasaray on a permanent basis last month.The Belgian scored the goal that won Chelsea the Prem against West Brom in his debut season in 2016-2017.Everton also pulled away from a deal for France left-back Adrien Truffert, 23, as Rennes value him too highly.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd a deal for West Brom winger Tom Fellows, 21, was called off by the Toffees’ owners to save cash for the summer window.Moyes was previously linked with a move to bring Batshuayi to West Ham – during his first stint with the Hammers in 2018.Everton wanted to sign a striker during the winter window amid injuries to Calvert-Lewin, former Chelsea star Armando Broja and Youssef Chermiti. This leaves the club with Beto – who is yet to truly hit the ground running – as their only No 9. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut the Guinea-Bissau international forward responded to Moyes’ faith with a brace against Leicester City.Fans are hoping that “magician” Moyes will save them from battling Premier League relegation in their final season at Goodison Park.Everton boss David Moyes tries to look forward after Tottenham win Since taking over from Sean Dyche on January 11, Moyes has won three of his five games in charge.After losing 1-0 to a top Aston Villa side in his first match in charge, the former Manchester United boss went on a run of three straight wins.The Blues beat Tottenham, Brighton and smashed Leicester 4-0, before losing 2-0 to Bournemouth in the fourth-round of the FA Cup on Saturday.Antoine Semenyo and Daniel Jebbison fired the Cherries into the next round during Everton’s last-ever FA Cup tie at their famous old ground.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      David Moyes’ last Everton XI revealed with Man Utd flop, cult hero and Toffees icons as Scot linked with shock return

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      DAVID MOYES could be set for a stunning return to Everton after 12 years.The Toffees sacked Sean Dyche just three hours before their FA Cup victory over Peterborough.Sean Dyche has been axed by Everton after an angry confrontationCredit: GettyDavid Moyes has been tipped for a stunning return to the clubCredit: GettyBillionaire majority owner Dan Friedkin dumped Dyche, 53, after whatis believed to have been an angry confrontation with the club’s hierarchy.The club are currently 16th in the Premier League and one point outside of the relegation zone with a game in hand.However, the decision was made that a change in the dugout was needed, and Moyes is one of the frontrunners for the job.The Scot, 61, spent 11 years at Goodison Park as the manager between 2002 and 2013.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe left the club for Manchester United as the successor to Sir Alex Ferguson after the legend retired.Moyes’ last game in charge of Everton saw the side lose 2-1 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.The result meant that they had to settle for a sixth-placed finish, a position fans could only dream of at the moment.His team was full of notable players, including a former Manchester United flop, cult hero and Everton heroes.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHere is a look at the starting eleven from the match against Chelsea back in 2013.Tim HowardThe American shot-stopper was in the goal for Everton against Chelsea.Darren Ferguson says Everton star ‘had a pop at me’ for not bringing on Ashley Young’s son TylerHoward, 45, continued playing into his advanced years in the US second tier with Memphis 901 and only retired in October 2024.He could be considered a Premier League legend having made 399 appearances in the competition for Everton and Manchester United.Seamus ColemanSeamus Coleman (R) joined Leighton Baines on the touchline against PeterboroughCredit: GettyColeman, 36, is the one player remaining in the Everton squad from Moyes’ last game.He was in the dugout as a coach for the victory over Posh in the absence of a permanent manager.The Irishman was signed by Moyes for just £60,000 from Sligo Rovers and has gone on to make over 400 appearances for the Toffees.Phil JagielkaJagielka, 42, is another player who can be considered a legend by the Goodison faithful.He spent 12 years at the club between spells at Sheffield United and made 385 appearances.Jagielka continued playing until 2023 after spells with Derby County and Stoke City.Sylvain DistinDistin, 47, was also a staple of the Premier League during his playing career.He made 469 appearances in the competition across spells with Manchester City, Portsmouth, Everton and Bournemouth.Leighton BainesLeighton Baines joined Everton from Wigan in 2007Credit: Getty Images – GettyThe starring left-back played for Everton for 13 years after his  £6million switch from Wigan in 2007.Baines, 40, retired from playing in 2020 and has been coaching at the club ever since.He was named interim manager of the club after Dyche’s sacking alongside Coleman.Kevin MirallasThe Belgian winger was one of Everton’s most exciting players in the team against Chelsea.Mirallas was inconsistent during his time in Merseyside with the ability to win games or ghost completely.He faded out of the team towards the end of his Everton career and last played for Cypriot side AEL Limassol before retiring in 2023.Darron GibsonGibson, 37, joined Everton in 2012 after failing to succeed at Manchester United.The midfielder spent five years as a Toffee but was restricted to just 51 appearances in the Premier League for the club.He last played for Salford City in 2020 before breaking his leg against Port Vale.Marouane FellainiMarouane Fellaini left Everton to join Moyes at Manchester UnitedCredit: PA:Press AssociationFellaini is the third star of the team to have links to the Red Devils.The midfielder joined Moyes at Old Trafford in a £27.5m transfer and went on to make 177 appearances for the club.Often the brunt of jokes due to his limited play style, he did chip in with 22 goals, including late winners against Arsenal, Club Brugge, Leicester City and BSC Young Boys.Steven PienaarThe South African was one of the most reliable players of the Moyes reign at Everton.He spent eight seasons with the club across two spells and left for good to Sunderland in 2016.He retired from football in 2018 at Johannesburg-based side Bidvest Wits.Steven NaismithNaismith joined Everton in 2011 and was steady but not spectacular player for the player.He spent four years at the club and scored 26 goals in 123 appearances for the club.He left in 2015 for Norwich City before returning to Scotland in 2017.Victor AnichebeVictor Anichebe scored 18 times in the Prem for EvertonCredit: Action Images – ReutersThe striker also left Goodison Park shortly after Moyes, having spent seven years at the club.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe was never prolific and only managed 18 goals in 131 league appearances for the club.After leaving the Toffees, he had notable spells at West Brom and Sunderland before his last club Beijing Enterprises.Next Permanent Everton Manager – OutrighttalkSPORT BET oddsDavid Moyes – 4/7Jose Mourinho – 9/4Lee Carsley – 5/1Leighton Baines – 5/1Thomas Frank – 8/1Paulo Fonseca – 10/1Rob Edwards – 16/1Steve Cooper – 25/1Edin Terzic – 25/1David Wagner – 25/1Think YOU know who could replace Sean Dyche as Everton manager? 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      Everton 0 Nottingham Forest 2: Red hot visitors keep European charge going thanks to goals from Wood and Gibbs-White

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      THE RISE and rise of Nuno Espirito Santo’s side just got more spectacular thanks to fine strikes from Chris Wood and Morgan Gibbs-White.Their goals produced a Nottingham Forest record – the first time in the Premier League era that they have won five games in a row.Nottingham Forest picked up their fifth consecutive victory against EvertonCredit: ReutersChris Wood opened the scoring for Forest in the first halfCredit: GettyMorgan Gibbs-White sealed the three points for ForestCredit: ReutersForest lost Murillo to an injury during the pre-match warm-upCredit: AlamyThe Tricky Trees also occupy a stunning second place in the table.The surprise team of the season might not still be there by the end of the night but even getting that high halfway through the season remains a massive testament to the way Nuno has made them very real Champions League candidates.He had to deal with what looked like a major blow after defensive rock Murillo was forced to pull out in the warm up.Winger Ramon Sosa replaced him with midfielder Nico Williams dropping to left-back in a rebuild back-four.Read More on FootballBut no problem. Forest’s players are a proper unit, composed, hardworking and, above all, believers.And no supporter of the club would be surprised if Nuno were to walk across the River Trent.The reincarnation of Brian Clough he may not be but still, that’s how much those fans believe in him too in his bid to bring back the glory days of “Ol Big Head.”The rear guard that actually suffered from the start was Everton’s – no thanks to sloppy work from the midfield ahead of them – and they never got over it.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJames Tarkowski picked up an eighth-minute yellow card for flying through Sosa after losing control of the ball then twice lost Wood, the Kiwi firing wide from decent positions both times.But even in those opening moments it was clear the big striker fancied his chances and in the 15th minute he proved it.Aina shows off his left foot declaring, ‘It’s still hot!!!’Once again the home side lost the ball in a failed attacking scramble and Gibbs-White didn’t hesitate.He went instant and long, finding Wood with a 40-yard pass but if that part of the move was basic what followed was poetic.The striker headed sideways to Anthony Elanga who replied in kind as Jordan Pickford dashed off his line and clipped a right-footed volley perfectly over the advancing England No1.That was his 11th strike of the season and the numbers looked good in a different way too.Forest scored first 14 times in this campaign before arriving at Goodison Park and won nine of those games.They absolutely deserved to be ahead, too against a Sean Dyche side that other than a brief early spurt from the electric Iliman Ndiaye had started flat and formless.Forest eyeing European qualificationTheir approach will have mystified home fans given that the Toffees should have been on something of a high after navigating their way to three successive draws against Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City.The Merseysiders had lost only one of their last seven games and Dyche attempted to perk them up further by replacing Dominic Calvert-Lewin – no goals in 13 straight games – with Armando Broja.Yet in his first start the bustling Albania international, on loan from Chelsea, became a bit like the striker dumped to the bench – a passenger looking on as his team-mates struggled to put a footprint on the game.Forest spent the first half showing exactly why making it to the Champions League is now much more than a dream no Tricky Trees fan would have had at the start of the campaign.They may not be the prettiest team to watch, although that Wood goal was a stunner.But Nuno has them organised, sure of themselves and they can break brilliantly.Everton bereft of ideasThat loss of Murillo in the warm-up didn’t disturb them nor did the absence of skipper Ryan Yates.Meanwhile Dyche’s players, the resourceful Ndiaye apart, just try to grind their way through games with little or no art.They were completely bereft of ideas during a first half that really only underlined that new owners The Friedkin Group have to come up with some transfer dosh next month to bring in badly-needed new inspiration.Dyche replaced Jack Harrison, one of those guilty of ceding possession, for another winger in Jesper Lindstrom but his side looked no less desperate.And Jarrad Branthwaite got very lucky in the 54th minute.He dived into a challenge on Gibbs-White, wearing the armband with Yates suspended, and while the centre-half missed connection with his left leg he clattered into the playmaker with his right.Defensive woesThe fact that he got some of the ball prompted referee Tony Harrington to brandish only a yellow but the defender will still have breathed a sigh of relief.No such luck for his manager Dyche as Gibbs-White produced the killer blow and while his 61st minute finish was impeccable it came only as a result of more tawdry work by the Toffees.Abdoulaye Doucoure mindlessly gifted Elanga possession 30 yards out and the former Manchester United attacker immediately found Wood on the edge of the box.He despatched rapidly across to Gibbs-White who coolly side-stepped a desperate bid for salvation from Doucoure to leave Pickford for dead from ten yards.It could have got worse for the keeper too after he spilled a shot from Sosa before saving his blushes with a double save.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut it was never going to get any better for him and his team that took 81 minutes to get a shot on target.They simply got lost amongst those Tricky Trees.Nottingham Forest’s European dream remains aliveCredit: Alamy More

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      Newcastle eye shock transfer swoop for Everton ace Dominic Calvert-Lewin… but are prepared to wait until summer

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      NEWCASTLE have targeted Dominic Calvert-Lewin — but are prepared to wait to get him on a free in the summer.The Toon set their sights on the Everton striker, whose deal expires in June, although they are reluctant to pay a big fee next month.Dominic Calvert-Lewin is wanted by the Magpies plus overseas clubsCredit: RexInstead, the Geordies will put all of their cash into a major contract offer for the  one-cap England man to tempt him away from Merseyside. The 27-year-old is happy to stay in the Premier League for family reasons.And he has snubbed approaches from abroad, where Fiorentina are keen on him.The Italians would also offer Calvert-Lewin a huge deal to land him in the summer, with a pre- contract ready and waiting to be signed now.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut Newcastle are firm favourites and will wait, which also suits their budget plans.Toon boss Eddie Howe may only make one serious move for a player next month and would need to sell one to bring in any more.Ironically, Everton and Newcastle are the two Prem clubs with the most players whose contracts end in the summer.That means they are vulnerable to swoops from overseas clubs in January.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThat’s because players with just six months remaining on their contracts can negotiate pre-contract deals with clubs from other leagues. Indeed the Prem could be one of the hardest hit top-flights in Europe.Aston Villa star Jhon Duran kicks water bottle in fury after he is sent off against NewcastleThe Toffees and the Magpies both have eight stars poised for the pre-contract countdown.For the Toon that’s Sean Longstaff, Callum Wilson, Fabian Schar, Jamaal Lascelles, Martin Dubravka, Emil Krafth, Mark Gillespie and John Ruddy.And Calvert-Lewin is joined by other household names on the list of Goodison Park aces who might move for nothing at the end of the season.Ex-England wideman Ashley Young, 39, is joined by Abdoulaye Doucoure, Michael Keane, Idrissa Gueye, Seamus Coleman, Joao Virginia and Asmir Begovic. More

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      Dele Alli announces Everton exit in emotional post as he reveals ‘things haven’t worked out as we all would have hoped’

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      DELE ALLI has emotionally announced his departure from Everton.The former Tottenham and England star’s contract with the Toffees expired in the summer but he continued to train with the club.Dele Alli has announced his departure from EvertonCredit: PAThe 28-year-old’s contract with the Merseysiders expired in the summerCredit: GETTYHe continued training with the Toffees but will move on to pastures new next yearCredit: GETTYBut he won’t be penning a new deal with the Merseysiders, revealing on Instagram that he’s currently looking for “some exciting opportunities”.He wrote: “As widely published this week, 2025 may set me on a new path with some exciting opportunities.”Before any of that happens it’s very important for me to make clear how grateful I am of all the fans, staff and players at Everton FC for the support they have given me.”It’s been an incredibly tough journey trying to put the final pieces together to regain match fitness.READ MORE ON EVERTON”And I cannot thank the Everton staff enough for the hard work they have put into this process.”Unfortunately, things haven’t worked out as we all would have hoped and I think it’s the right time for me to turn a new page.”I want to wish everyone at this amazing club the very best of luck and, hopefully, we will see each other again soon.”Alli, who hasn’t played a competitive match in TWO YEARS, joined Everton in January 2020 but was soon shipped out to Besiktas on loan.Most read in SportDele Alli leaves Goodison Park having made just 13 appearances for the clubCredit: PAHe leaves Goodison Park having made a mere 13 appearances.Alli bravely opened up on his mental health struggles in an April interview with Gary Neville, in which he revealed he became addicted to sleeping pills.Dele Alli hailed for opening up on mental health battles as Everton star joins Monday Night Football panelHe said: “Now is the right time for me to tell people what’s been going on.”It’s tough to talk about because it’s something I’ve hid for a long time. “I’m scared to talk about it.”When I came back from Turkey I found out I needed an operation I was in a bad place mentally and I decided to go to a modern-day rehab facility for mental health.”They deal with addiction and trauma. I felt it was time for me.”You can’t be told to go there – you have to know and make the decision yourself or it’s not going to work.”I was caught in a bad cycle and things that were doing me harm.” More

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      Everton’s new stadium could be named after major car brand as incoming owners eye huge £220MILLION rights deal

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      EVERTON’S new owners-in-waiting are lining up a massive ground-naming deal for next season.American Dan Friedkin has been working on the project — which could net £220million when the new dawn begins at Bramley-Moore Dock.Everton’s Bramley-Moore Dock stadium should be ready next seasonCredit: GettyUS billionaire Dan Friedkin has big plans for his Toffees’ takeoverCredit: GETTYFriedkin is spending fortunes to buy the Toffees but can recoup a large chunk by letting a major company put their brand on the new stadium.The identity of the firm behind the monster deal is being kept secret.But Friedkin does a lot of business with car manufacturer Toyota, who are the kind of company who could afford it.And the cash would help Everton’s financial issues with the Premier League and give them a chance to spend money on players.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt comes as the Toffees clung on for a 0-0 draw at Arsenal on Saturday.The point lifted Sean Dyche’s men to 15th – three points and three places above the drop zone.The £760million Bramley-Moore Dock stadium, replacing Goodison Park, is on course for completion next year.Videos released over the winter have given a glimpse into the new matchday experience awaiting fans.Most read in FootballThe basic structure was finished in February this year and the huge waterfront stadium has also transformed the local area.Also finished are the dressing rooms, along with artwork.Stefan Borson reveals why Everton’s new owner is the best option the club could have hoped for If all continues to go to plan, Everton will move in at Bramley-Moore Dock for the start of next season.Goodison has been their home for 132 years – but Friedkin is hoping to launch a new era on and off the field. More

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      Arsenal planning shock £20m transfer swoop for Premier League rival’s striker who’s scored just TWO goals this season

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      EVERTON will cash in on Dominic Calvert-Lewin next month if the right offer comes in — and £20million could get him.The 27-year-old striker is preparing to end his eight-year stay at Goodison Park.Dominic Calvert-Lewin is ready to leave EvertonCredit: RexArsenal could be tempted into a shock swoopCredit: GettyHis contract expires next June and he has no intention of signing another.Everton remain in dire financial straits with Dan Friedkin yet to complete his £600m takeover.They are determined not to lose Calvert-Lewin for nothing and are ready to listen to bids.Calvert-Lewin can speak to foreign clubs in the January transfer window with a view to signing a pre-contract. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAC Milan fancy the front man, who signed for £1.5m from Sheffield United in 2016.But West Ham and Newcastle — who were linked in the summer — also have him on their radar.Mikel Arteta could also be tempted to boost Arsenal’s title push with Calvert-Lewin.The 11-time capped England international has scored twice in 14 games this season.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe has not struck over ten goals in a Premier League term since the 2020/21 season when he hit the back of the net 16 times.And his last Three Lions cap came off the bench in a 4-0 Euro 2020 quarter-final win over Ukraine.Mikel Arteta goes full Arsene Wenger as he struggles to do up his coat after Arsenal’s win over Man Utd More

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      Gutted Everton fan spent 17 years saving for 10,000 mile trip for Merseyside derby before Storm Darragh KO’d match

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      AN Aussie Everton fan was left gutted after Storm Darragh ruined his “bucket list” dream of watching his favourite team.The Toffees were scheduled to host Liverpool for Saturday’s early kick-off at Goodison Park, but the extreme weather conditions led to a postponement.Everton fan Nathan Hamlin flew all the way from Australia to watch the Merseyside DerbyCredit: Sky NewsThe Merseyside Derby was postponed because of Storm DarraghCredit: AFPNathan Hamlin and his mum flew all the way from Perth for the 30-hour trip to Liverpool, which required a total of four stops, but found out two hours before the game that it was all for nought. Storm Darragh has caused disruption throughout the entire country as its 90mph winds caused power cuts, trees to be uprooted and events as well as travel to be cancelled.The game was postponed due to health and safety concern and Everton confirmed all tickets purchased for the original fixture will remain valid for the rearranged fixture.However, that may be of no help for Hamlin, 32, who waited at least 17 years to watch his favourite team in action up close and in person.Read More on FootballThis unfortunate development means he may have missed his last chance of ever seeing a Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park as the club moves to Bramley Moore Dock for next season.Hamlin told Sky News: “It’s very upsetting due to the fact my mother and I have flown about 30 hours in total.”Perth-Singapore, Singapore-London, London-Dublin, then Dublin all the way over to here.”It’s been a bucket list item that I’ve always wanted to cross off, and the fact that it’s the last opportunity that we’re going to get to have a Merseyside Derby at Goodison, that was the clinching reason why I came.Most read in FootballAsked if he’s ever watched Everton play in person before, Hamlin responded: “No, I’ve spent probably the last 17 plus years – I’m 32 now – as an Everton fan watching online, watching over [the] product in Australia.”To actually get to go to Goodison, to get to see a game in person was exactly why I came and it’s been very unfortunate.93mph Storm Darragh: Travel chaos, thousands without power and Merseyside Derby called off”I understand the weather – I totally get it. I’m a health and safety advisor, so I totally get the reason as to why you called it off.”It’s just upsetting to be coming this far and only finding out a couple of hours before that you can’t go to the game.”This comes after Everton captain Seamus Coleman made a touching gesture to another Aussie fan who blew “all his savings” on a flight to attend the last Goodison Merseyside derby.Mackenzie Kinsella, 15, had made the 10,000-mile 24-hour trip from Sydney to watch his beloved Blues face Liverpool.It was his “dream” to watch his Liverpool-born mum’s Toffees play against their red neighbours at the historic old ground before the switch to Bramley Moore Dock.However, after Storm Darragh forced safety officials to postpone the game, he will miss out unless it can be re-arranged to take place within the next week before he jets back Down Under.Coleman tries to make it upAfter news of his heartbreak spread following the postponement, Coleman attempted to make it up to Mackenzie by inviting him to be a VIP guest at their Finch Farm training ground.In a video message to the youngster, who is staying with an aunt in England, the Irish ace said: “Hi Mackenzie, it’s Seamus Coleman here. I just wanted to send you a video message today to say I know you’ll be so disappointed today.“I know how hard you saved up to travel from Australia for the Merseyside derby. I know you were looking forward to the experience of being at the last Merseyside derby at Goodison.“So I’m sure you’ll be very disappointed today. We all are, we were all looking forward to the game. But we’d love to see you down here at the training ground on Monday if that’s OK with you?“Hopefully you can see some of the lads and that will make up for the disappointment on Saturday. We can have a bit of a chat then. All the very best Mackenzie and take care.”Mackenzie’s mum Rita, an Everton diehard, admitted that she thought he had “no chance” of earning and saving enough cash to pay for the trip.Fan spent all his savingsBut he proved them wrong and after spending £1,400 he landed at John Lennon Airport in time to see his team thrash Wolves, who his father happens to support, 4-0 on Wednesday.Speaking to BBC Radio Merseyside about her initial response to his derby dream just after Easter, Rita said: “You’ve got no chance mate. We’ve just come back from England and there’s no way I can save that money in the time we’ve got.“When we came back [after Easter], he said it was his dream to go to an Everton vs Liverpool game at Goodison Park.”READ MORE SUN STORIESMackenzie’s nan Jo had previously explained that the person who sits next to her son Michael had to work today, which resulted in his ticket being available.Rita added: “He saved up the money, used all his savings and said two weeks ago ‘I’d really like to go mum – will you let me go?’ I said, ‘I can’t stop you if you’ve got the money’. We’re very proud of him.”Everton captain Seamus Coleman invited another Aussie fan to trainingCredit: Getty More