In Awe of David Moyes
Year after year Everton defy the odds with a team thin on the ground. But now they seem to have a side that is strong and settled. Can this be the year that David Moyes and the Toffees finally win the silverware they truly desire.
Starting from the back and based on last year’s record Everton had the third best defence in the division. Their defensive unit – for the most part has remained consistent with Howard in goal, Baines left, Neville or Hibert right and Distan, Jagielka or Heitinga ... Continue Reading →
Watch Beautiful Everton Girl’s Reaction To Andy Carroll Goal!
Andy Carroll headed the winning goal as Liverpool beat Everton 2-1 to book a place in the FA Cup final. But it was the reaction of an amazingly beautiful Everton fan which stood out!
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xq4kmj
As Carroll soared high to nod home the winner three minutes from time, the elation amongst Liverpool fans was inpalpable. This being so you can only imagine how gutted Everton fans must have felt after missing out on an FA Cup final place to their great rivals.
One particular Toffees ... Continue Reading →
Liverpool vs Everton The Most Played FA Cup Semi-Final
Did you know that Liverpool vs Everton is the most played semi-final FA Cup tie in history? And Saturday’s clash promises to be another classic Merseyside derby.
The two Merseryside clubs have met each other three times in the last four of England’s premier cup competition and worryingly for Everton, Liverpool have won all three clashes.
In fact, Everton have been eliminated at the semi-final stage of the FA Cup on 11 occasions – more than any other club in the history of the competition, ... Continue Reading →
Dramatic Derbies to Grace FA Cup Semifinals
The FA Cup thrives on “the all or nothing” nature of each match. In the simplest form of a knockout tournament, it’s not always the best team that wins but the team that craves it the most. Never before have we seen two encounters quite as enticing or of such importance as the semifinal match-ups before us this Sunday at Wembley.
First off, both matches are local derbies. Everton against Liverpool is always an exciting affair, as too is Tottenham versus Chelsea. Both teams ... Continue Reading →
Win 4 Tickets For The Liverpool vs Everton FA Cup Semi Final!…
In The Stands has teamed up with FA Cup sponsors, Budweiser, to offer one lucky winner four tickets to the mouth-watering semi final between Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton on 14 April 2012.
To be in with a chance of winning, simply email competition@inthestands.co.uk with your answer to the following question along with your name, age, postal address and telephone number:
With which club did former England manager Terry Venables win the FA Cup with in 1991?
a) Tottenham
b) Chelsea
c) QPR
Competition ... Continue Reading →
10 Strange Premier League Transfers
Since the Premier League formed in 1992, there have been thousands of players coming in and out of the various clubs over the past 20 years. Some transfers work out spectacularly and some flop but most are made with the best of intentions.
However, sometimes, certain transfers make you stand up and take notice. They make you wonder what the human thought process was behind making a multi-million decision on a bizarre player that just doesn’t feel “right” for the club. Also, the reality ... Continue Reading →
Top 5 Worst Football Tackles Ever
In the wake of Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell having his controversial red card against Liverpool rescinded by the FA, In The Stands looks back to a few horrific tackles and leg-breaks which have left us almost in tears.
Who said football was a game for pansies and show-ponies?
The dangers of the modern game have from time-to-time been laid bare for all to see as numerous players, known and unknown have fallen victim to some horrific leg injuries throughout the years.
Here are some standout tackles ... Continue Reading →
Joe Cole, Scott Parker, Mikel Arteta, Yossi Benayoun – Transfer Deadline Day Madness!
Phew! It was that time again, and as per usual things were manic. We at In The Stands struggled to keep up with all the kerfuffle and constant will-he-wont-he debacles. However, after much journalistic endeavours, we have managed to finally pin down the most significant transfers on a thoroughly exciting last day of the transfer window.
The most significant and eye-catching of moves include Mikel Arteta’s last-gasp switch from Everton to Arsenal, whereas Yossi Benayoun also secured a loan ... Continue Reading →
Manchester City to Launch Raid For Leighton Baines
Manchester City are ready to step up their pursuit of Leighton Baines by offering cash plus players for the Everton fullback.
According to The Mirror, Manchester City are ready to table a £10 million offer with the option of an additional player to boot in a bid to persuade Everton to depart with their first-choice fullback.
Baines, now a full England international, is highly-rated by City boss Roberto Mancini and the Italian is determined to get his man and is willing to use Emmanuel Adebayor ... Continue Reading →
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