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It has been 4 very, very long years but Everton have finally returned to Europe, and what a way to start. The Toffees began there campaign against German side VfL Wolfsburg, trashing them 4-1 with a incredible display from Everton, passing, possession, defending, the lot! VfL Wolfsburg, however, did give Everton a very hard game. After Everton had scored their third, they invited pressure but the Toffees defending was solid. Two players where outstanding for Everton, one was Seamus Coleman …

This match is being contested between two clubs who are developing into teams that could potentially challenge for the top four on a consistent basis, however, their approaches couldn't be more different. Everton employed a young, enthusiastic manager in the summer to change the side's playing style - and their transfer policy has allowed them to form a very talented squad of players. In addition, their academy consistently produces players who can reach the first team, which saves the club …

With another mandatory international break now in full flow, every football fan across the country is enduring a painful couple of days without seeing their beloved side play regularly whilst the attention has been turned to England’s bid to reach the 2014 FIFA World Cup this summer. During the agonising wait for league action to be resumed, supporters will spend this period thinking, analysing and discussing how the first two months and a bit have gone for their sides in …

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In virtually every single transfer window during David Moyes’ 11-year tenure with Everton, the club were constantly linked with bringing in a striker. The Toffees finished the 2012/13 campaign in sixth place and just nine points adrift of Champions League football. The biggest frustration for the supporters was that there was something about this season that felt like a ‘missed opportunity’ because once again, the profusion of draws was the difference of making it into Europe’s biggest club competition. There …

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Manchester City were made to rue tactical mistakes yesterday as Everton ran out 2-0 winners at Goodison Park. Leon Osman opened the scoring for Everton just after the half hour mark with what could be one of the goals of the season. The visitors came close through Carlos Tevez and Edin Dzeko, but Nikica Jelavic finished the game off in stoppage time with a beautiful shot past Joe Hart. Everton came into this game on the back of a home …

This week Martin Lewis has a scouting report on Everton. This will not only be interesting for Everton supporters but also Manchester City supporters before the big game tomorrow. In fact supporters of any club that are yet to play Everton this season will find this in-depth tactical and statistical analysis interesting. [box_light]N.B. Please note that this is not an article – the purpose of this report is just that for it to seem like a Scouting Report please take it in …