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Patrick Boyland

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Everton correspondent, staff writer at The Athletic: shorturl.at/UW2Aq ✍️ The Everton Byline, out Tuesdays 🎧

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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
It's just as well that Vitalii Mykolenko, Everton's sole LB, has started the season strongly. But he hopes there's more to come "Attack - it's clear", he says when asked where he wants to improve Chat on defending/chess/Baines/Ukraine etc @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Vitalii Mykolenko interview: His worry for parents in Ukraine, taking on Salah, adapting to Grealish
The left-back shares his daily concerns about family in his war-hit homeland, and why he was happy to sign a new contract
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A couple of weeks off for me now during the long international break. After getting married in July, will be heading off on honeymoon. Have left some pieces for @theathleticfc.bsky.social readers and will be back after Hull. Until then. And please send any Cape Town recs my way! 🇿🇦
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
David Moyes sees Carlos Alcaraz as a possible makeshift striker this season. Plans to use long international break to assess options, with potential for behind closed doors game A look at the state of play👇🏼 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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What are Everton’s options up front if Thierno Barry is injured?
David Moyes will be crossing his fingers his French striker has a clean bill of health. He has options up top - but they are all makeshift
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The Blue Room - Everton Podcast @theblueroomefcpod.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🗣️ BYLINE 112 🎙️ @mattjfootball.bsky.social @paddyboyland.bsky.social @bridewell.bsky.social 🔵 Why does the squad have a 'siege' mentality? 🔵 What has changed for Tyler Dibling? 🔵 KDH struggles - anything to worry about? #EFC Listen 👉 tinyurl.com/5n79fdne Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/rdpr2ay3
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"If you look at the way we got written off as a group... I think that gave us a boost to go & prove everyone wrong,” said Jarrad Branthwaite on Saturday after the Ipswich win Inside Everton's unbeaten start @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Everton are unbeaten and the mood is transformed. Enjoy it
For only the third time this century, Everton are unbeaten after their first seven games of the season
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Not a great Everton display. Lacked clinical edge in front of goal & kept 10-man Ipswich in game until very end, ensuring a nervy finish. Sloppy with short passing at times & also too many aimless long balls. But another win. Still unbeaten. Showing resilience. Excellent start to season
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Armstrong & Grealish start. George on the bench
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
David Moyes says Everton are waiting on the fitness of Harrison Armstrong for tomorrow's game against Ipswich Town but are hopeful he will be available Merlin Rohl is out
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Tyler Dibling & Tyrique George in the England U21 squad Harrison Armstrong can consider himself unlucky to miss out
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Jarrad Branthwaite is back in the England squad. Jordan Pickford is there too. Obviously
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
An evening through the eyes of 2 Evertonian PM's Andy Burnham called on the club to bring back 'Super Jack', but it was another winger playing with rolled down socks who caught the eye "He's so talented" Alan Irvine said of Tyler Dibling @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
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Two prime ministers and some prime Tyler Dibling see Everton’s Carabao Cup campaign gather pace
Everton's positive start to the season continued on Wednesday, watched by two very high-profile supporters
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Alan Irvine, doing the post-match presser, said that Harrison Armstrong picked up a knock in training yesterday but they are "hopeful" he will be ok for the weekend
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Canadian PM Mark Carney arrives at Hill Dickinson Stadium for tonight's game
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
It was always Everton for Jack Grealish, despite Sunderland's offer & tentative interest from Aston Villa #EFC made another big financial commitment to secure him "Everybody wants him to get back to where he was. If there is one person who can carry that, it is Jack" @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Inside Jack Grealish’s Everton return: Sunderland interest, injury worries and ‘feeling loved’
The playmaker was in limbo at points this summer, but the Merseyside club were always his preferred move
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The Blue Room - Everton Podcast @theblueroomefcpod.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🗣️ BYLINE 111 🎤 @mattjfootball.bsky.social @paddyboyland.bsky.social @bridewell.bsky.social 🔵 Were Everton bold enough in Spurs stalemate? 🔵 Branthwaite boss - does he play vs Wolves? 🔵 Off-the-record briefings - what's the point? Listen 👉 tinyurl.com/5bv6fb35 Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/3tjn8c55 #EFC
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Jarrad Branthwaite had a month in Germany over summer, seeking solutions to his injury issues. "Mentally tough" period but now looks back close to his best, and has his eye on a run of games So important to Everton. England next? @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Jarrad Branthwaite, Everton’s key outfield player (Gift Article)
In front of England manager Thomas Tuchel, the Everton centre-back was outstanding. If he stays fit, David Moyes says he can get even better
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Absolutely amazed the 'Everton that' scenario was avoided & Spurs didn't score. They definitely could have in that first 15-20 mins, but some #EFC improvement after that Seeing plaudits for Branthwaite, Myko but that was comfortably Garner's best game since returning too
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
A decent point for Everton. Some superb defending from Branthwaite and co. But could & probably should have been even better - KDH & Johnson along those to miss presentable chances
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Merlin Rohl injured, we're told. Precise nature of the problem not specified yet. So a first Everton start for Ainsley Maitland-Niles after his heroics last week
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Some place (Nearly) time for Everton
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Free agents are free agents for a reason. Could any of them help a threadbare Everton? Maybe. But there are no ideal solutions now. Expectation, as it stands, is that they'll likely go with what they've got @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Mauro Icardi, Everton and why they’re not expected to dip into the free transfer market
Everton have been linked with Icardi given their striker shortage. But there is a reason they are unlikely to sign a free agent
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The Blue Room - Everton Podcast @theblueroomefcpod.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🗣️ BYLINE 110 🎙️ @mattjfootball.bsky.social @paddyboyland.bsky.social @bridewell.bsky.social 🔵 A much-needed positive moment for fans 🔵 Tyrique George - signing of the summer? 🔵 Accountability coming for transfer window chaos? Listen 👉 tinyurl.com/39a34paa Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/bddzwhre #EFC
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
A week that left Everton relying on the resilience of their squad, manager & fans - all of whom came through v Man Utd Big tests ahead for a threadbare group, but important they found a way today #EFC again defiant in face of adversity @theathleticfc.bsky.social👇
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Ainsley Maitland-Niles – the signing Everton almost didn’t make – may have kickstarted their season
After a frustrating end to their summer transfer window, it was one of the moves they did get over the line who rescued a point on Sunday
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Tyrique George strike very Radzinski v Southampton at Gwladys St
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Two stunning goals and a well-earned point for Everton. Squad still very short of depth & quality in certain areas, but can't fault character Hackney made a difference off the bench - always looking for progressive option - and what a strike from Maitland-Niles!
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Everton could look at free agents in bid to solve striker shortage, says David Moyes, but acknowledgement tough to find quality in that part of market to help them challenge Braiden Graham seen as more of a wide forward than a striker @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/756...
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Everton looking at free agents to supplement ‘really small’ squad, says David Moyes
Moyes' side have only one senior striker on their books, Thierno Barry, after a failed move for Folarin Balogun.
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
TFG & Everton....what's going on? Free to read @theathleticfc.bsky.social 🔓 www.nytimes.com/athletic/756...
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Explained: Are Everton for sale? Why is The Friedkin Group looking for new investors?
The club’s American owner The Friedkin Group is seeking fresh investment, most likely with a view to selling a minority stake
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The Blue Room - Everton Podcast @theblueroomefcpod.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🗣️ BYLINE 109 🎙️ @mattjfootball.bsky.social @paddyboyland.bsky.social 🔵 Inside six days of total transfer chaos 🔵 Was Everton financial 'stability' an illusion? 🔵 Are TFG really about to flip the club? Listen 👉 tinyurl.com/2k7uy56u Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/2vat7e7h
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Head back on. Byline out later. Sorry for delay - it's been a lively few days!
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The inside story of Everton's window Differences over right-back targets, late striker moves thwarted, push for sales & backlash from fans www.nytimes.com/athletic/756...
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Inside Everton’s transfer window: No Balogun, no Ndiaye, and a squad with one striker and a left-back
A summer when Everton fans were hoping their club would push on ended in a threadbare squad and disappointment for David Moyes' side
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Well, it's rarely dull... Everton owner The Friedkin Group seeking new investors @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/756...
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Everton owner The Friedkin Group seeking new investors for Premier League club
Sources say the idea is to find strategic investors who can help push the club forward.
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Balogun move collapsed after player walked away from deal. Terms had been renegotiated due to issues arising in medical, and only thing left to sign was his side www.nytimes.com/athletic/755...
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Folarin Balogun’s move to Everton called off after USMNT striker decides against move
<p>Everton&#8217;s move for Folarin Balogun is off after the United States international decided against the move.</p> <p><em>More to follow.</em></p>
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Maitland-Niles confirmed on three-year contract Still working on Balogun after deal sheet submitted
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Zirkzee not happening. Everton trying to lower Balogun deal www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
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Everton's Zirkzee move off, still hoping on Balogun (Gift Article)
Everton’s move for Joshua Zirkzee is off — and the Merseyside club retain hope that they can conclude a deal for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun instead.Everton had already agreed a deal to sign USA in...
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Everton confirm loan signing of Jack Grealish from Man City "I'm so happy. I think I'm at my best at everything in life, not just football, when I feel loved. That's what the manager, my teammates & especially the fans have given me" @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/755...
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Everton confirm loan signing of Jack Grealish from Manchester City
Several clubs had enquired about Grealish though Everton were his first choice and the only club to agree to City's terms for a deal.
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Iroegbunam to Hull now confirmed
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Everton have made an offer for Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee, with uncertainty around the move for Folarin Balogun Monaco & #EFC still speaking over deal for USMNT striker @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/755...
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Everton make Joshua Zirkzee offer to Manchester United
Zirkzee, 25, previously attracted interest from Fiorentina and Juventus.
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Iliman Ndiaye has completed his move to Manchester City for a fee of £60m +£5m in add ons @TheAthleticFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/755...
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Manchester City sign Iliman Ndiaye in £65m transfer from Everton
Ndiaye, 26, has signed a five-year deal at City.
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Fiorentina have agreed to pay a fee of at least €18million for Beto. Expectation here will be worth up to £17m www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
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DONE DEAL: Everton striker Beto moves to Fiorentina (Gift Article)
Everton striker Beto has completed a permanent move to Fiorentina. The 28-year-old leaves the Premier League to return to Italy having scored 25 goals over his three years at the club after joining fr...
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Everton U21 defender Eli Campbell has signed for League One club MK Dons on loan
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Everton close to signing Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Lyon, potentially bringing to an end long search for new right-back Expected for medical later Club had been working in parallel on deal for Tete but decided to push ahead w/AMN move W/ @jacobtanswell.bsky.social @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Everton closing in on transfer of Lyon’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles
The 29-year-old is expected on Merseyside for a medical on Tuesday, potentially concluding the club's long search for a new right-back.
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Keane/O'Brien latest www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
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Keane expected to remain at Everton despite West Ham interest
Michael Keane is expected to remain at Everton after West Ham United saw an enquiry rejected for the defender.The Championship club are looking to strengthen their defensive stocks before the deadline...
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Tim Iroegbunam set for Hull City medical today. Deal worth up to 22m w/15m guaranteed Aston Villa due 10% (of profit) @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Hull closing in on £22m deal for Everton's Iroegbunam (Gift Article)
Hull City are closing in on an agreement worth up to £22million for Everton's Tim Iroegbunam. The proposed deal consists of a guaranteed £15m plus £7m in add-ons and a medical is scheduled for Tuesday...
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Everton have agreed a deal with Monaco for Folarin Balogun. Worth around £40m. Personal terms still to be finalised @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/755...
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Everton reach Folarin Balogun agreement with Monaco
Everton have reached an agreement with Monaco for the signing of U.S. men&#8217;s national team striker Folarin Balogun. Monaco sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships...
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
This also confirmed this evening
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Manchester City reach £65m agreement in principle for Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye (Gift Article)
Ndiaye, 26, declined multiple new contract offers last season with three years left on his existing Everton terms.
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Everton in talks with Monaco over USMNT striker Folarin Balogun, with Beto close to permanent Fiorentina move That + general state of play 👇🏼 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...
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Everton in talks with Monaco over move for USMNT striker Folarin Balogun
Everton have been in the market for a new striker, with doubts over the future of Beto, who is a target for Fiorentina.
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Everton have made progress over a deal worth around £9m for Fulham's Kenny Tete, as they look to add a right-back ahead of Tuesday's deadline @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/754...
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Everton on track to complete Kenny Tete signing from Fulham
Everton have been keen to add a new right-back after Seamus Coleman left the club earlier this summer.
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
The message from the away end at the Vitality Stadium was clear "Don't sell Armstrong", they sang on repeat Huge test coming for the Everton hierarchy over the next few days They cannot afford any false steps @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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‘Don’t sell Armstrong’, sang Everton fans. So will emotion or financial reality win?
Nottingham Forest are keen on the teenager - now the Merseyside club's hierarchy has a big decision to make
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