Everton
Last Season
Premier League:
11
th
FA Cup: Semi Finals
League Cup: Semi Finals
25
Top Scorer (all): Romelu Lukaku (
)
Two mid-table finishes and a lack of direction
led to the dismissal of once popular manager
Roberto Martinez at the end of last season.
Everton acted quickly, snatching Ronald
Koeman from Southampton after an
impressive stint on the South Coast. The
Dutchman has a job on his hands. A host of
underachieving players and a strong bout of
inconsistency has riddles the Toffees for two
years. Fans will be hoping he can stamp his
slick brand of football upon a team which sorely
requires attention. If he can keep hold of
Romelu Lukaku and develop Ross Barkley and
John Stones into the players they are
threatening to become, there is no reason why
Everton shouldn't be contesting for a European
spot.
Who's in and who's out?
What's their reality?
Loyal servants Tony Hibbert, Leon
Patience will be required. Everton
Osman and Tim Howard have both
fans have been known to voice
left the club. Koeman is taking his
their discontent quickly, but they
time on the incoming signings,
do have a good chance of making
with the only notable new boy
the Europa League spots if
being keeper Maarten
Koeman can work his magic. John
Stekelenurg. Most importantly of
Stones will pack his bags at some
all, Lukaku and Stones remain at
point, so the timing of his decision
Goodison.
could affect their season.
Season expectations?
Fixtures to look out for
Optimism is high with Koeman's
It's all about the Merseyside
Marmite Man: Kevin Mirallas
arrival. European football seems a
derbies. It's a wait for the first one
In
realistic possibility assuming a few
on December
new faces come in. Two semi final
with the return on April Fools Day.
cup runs may have played a factor
Speaking of April, a nightmare run
in poor league form last time out,
of games await. Man United,
Title:
so focus on recreating their
Leicester, West Ham and Chelsea
Relegation:
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Prediction:
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tremendous
2013 14
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campaign is
the main source of attention.
17
th at Goodison,
feature alongside their rivals and a
home game with Burnley.
Key Man: Ross Barkley
Young Star: Brendan
Galloway
3
Words: Stuck,
promising, youth
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Odds (Bet
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