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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 · 8h
The valuation is one thing. Whether they get it is another matter entirely
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 8h
That's all discussed in the linked piece mate. Social post can only ever be a snapshot
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 9h
If they get it
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 9h
Not heard anything on that tbh
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 9h
TFG & Everton: - Options being explored but full sale considered most likely - Valuation expected to be c.£1bn - US interest anticipated - Crucial shift in final weeks of window - Message internally: 'Business as usual' @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Everton, TFG and a potential sale: What happens now? What does it mean for Moyes and transfers?
Last week, Everton's U.S. ownership announced it was open to selling a controlling stake in the club. We explain what might happen now
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
*some good. Sure he'll help team at some point
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Has gone good (but specific traits) and has to be used in right way accordingly. Spoke on Byline of early balls into channels. They did that in second half v Hull & he looked much better. But needs to be more clinical
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
...and nor should he, tbh. I wouldn't if the roles were reversed
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
I don't think DM is going to pay too much attention to what I say on team selection!
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Has to be at CB
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Think I'll cope!
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Dominant Branthwaite, youngsters on the rise...but who is yet to fire? New monthly feature for @theathleticfc.bsky.social ranking the Everton squad by performance Who's in your top three so far?
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Everton squad ladder: Branthwaite leads by example; is this Dibling’s season to shine? (Gift Article)
In the first of a new monthly series, we assess Everton's most-used players this season and rank them on their recent form
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The Blue Room - Everton Podcast @theblueroomefcpod.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
🗣️ BYLINE 115 🎙️ @mattjfootball.bsky.social @paddyboyland.bsky.social @bridewell.bsky.social 🔵 Barry bags again - but is he getting better? 🔵 No Tyrique George in the XI again - why? 🔵 Has TFG's initial plan for Everton changed? #EFC Listen 👉 tinyurl.com/e3zxhkbz Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/5y35k9k5
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Hello! First day back in work after a couple of weeks away. Glad I didn't miss much...
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Two points dropped, given the position Everton were in after Barry's goal. Never really controlled from that point & always looked vulnerable - particularly in behind. Terrible defending for goals Bit smoother in possession when KDH dropped deeper but issues (pl.) remain
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Back Monday!
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Will let him know
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Still away so I've not been checking on that sorry. but obviously aware he missed the game. Piece was written and scheduled before I left
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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
thanks mate. for someone in my role, now is probably the best time for an extended break. but it's not easy otherwise. normally soon after the season ends, but the news cycle rarely slows down!
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Thank you Mick
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
thank you!
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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
He does extra training with the Everton staff too. Lots of players have individual coaches away from the club. Ndiaye did etc
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
FWIW, I think this is increasingly common (although Barry's on larger side)
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Think that's semantics at this stage
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Agree. Some partial solutions in squad - particularly Johnson & Alcaraz I'd say. Moyes had to use makeshift strikers at times in his first stint here. But a note on Graham - he's already said he doesn't see him as a central striker
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
But was aware of the big support team around him. He'd told me as much when I interviewed him last season
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
So they absolutely needed another striker, and it places a big burden on Barry. But he at least now knows he's starting regularly unless something else happens (injury etc). That can be a positive for him. Have seen the YT videos. Found some of the stuff on his struggles enlightening...
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I think we forget that unless there's a need to throw the kitchen sink at things late on
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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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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I did argue within the linked piece that the performance was not great. That has been the case at other times this season too. Fwiw, though, felt they still deserved to win
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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
Works*!
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
latter, i think. but whatever words for them internally
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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
Sort of. But Johnson, Barry & KDH all had big chances too so not just on VAR
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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
I did ask Moyes again last Saturday but he chose not to expand! Think some of the Branthwaite stuff last season has led to change in approach
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
not sure. obviously have a presser soon. but on Wed, Alan Irvine said not serious and hopeful he'd be back for Sat
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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
Torn. He'll be happy & important for Everton to be able to show players they can achieve their international aims if they do well here. But will all now be crossing everything in hope he comes through unscathed
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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 · 17/09/2026
No. I asked after Saturday's game and didn't get much of an answer. Moyes been coy on injuries for a while now
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
He's a good talker
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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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