Everton
Everton
Everton Football Club was founded in Liverpool in 1878. The club was one of the founding members of the Football League. They played at Stanley Park for a few years before they moved to a brand new ground at Anfield. Everton stayed there for ten years before moving to Goodison Park which has been their home ever since. Goodison Park was the biggest football ground in the country when it was built and has staged more top-flight football matches than any other stadium. Today, it can hold 40,216 fans.
In the late 1800s, there was a sweet shop that made special toffee mints to sell to the football fans on their way to the stadium. You can still buy 'Everton mints' today and Everton's nickname is the 'Toffees'.
When Everton play at home, they wear blue shirts and black shorts. Their club badge has a picture of Prince Rupert's Tower which was built in 1787 in Everton. The tower was built to be used as a lock-up which was a little jail for criminals accused of minor crimes.
Everton have won 9 league titles, only Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal have won more league titles than Everton in the history of English football. But, Everton’s last title was in 1987 and the highest they have finished in the Premier League is 4th, in 2005. Everton have also won the FA Cup 5 times, the League Cup twice and have won 1 European trophy. Everton’s most successful time in modern football was in the mid-1980s when they won 4 trophies.
Everton was a small village a long time ago but is now part of the city of Liverpool. There is a strong rivalry between Everton and Liverpool football clubs, but the rivalry is mainly friendly. ‘The Merseyside Derby’, which is the match between Everton and Liverpool is sometimes called ‘The Friendly Derby’. In the past, it was common for friends, neighbours and relatives of the two teams to watch the ‘Derby’ together.
If you live in Liverpool, you have to decide who you support. There aren’t really parts of the city that are devoted to one team rather than the other. You’ll find just as many Everton supporters living close to Anfield (Liverpool’s ground), as there are Liverpool supporters living near Goodison Park (Everton’s). Most often it’s just down to whether someone’s dad, brother or uncle supports Liverpool or Everton.
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Prediction 2021/22: 8th
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Did you know....?
Everton experienced the biggest jump in Premier League positions, from one season to the next. In 2003-04, Everton finished 17th but in 2004-05 they finished 4th!
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Nil satis nisi optimum
This is Everton's motto. It means only the best is good enough
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Talk about Everton
- What do you know about Everton? Are you an Everton fan?
- Do you know any of their players? Have you seen any Everton matches?
- Where do you think the Toffees will finish in the Premier League this season? Do you agree with our prediction?
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04/09/2021
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I think that is a little outdated. The current manager is Rafa Benitez, not Koeman, and their last position in Premier League I think that was 6th, am I wrong?
It doesn't care, very nice story and amazing club!
I hope they can overcome the problems they have had lately with their best player, James.
And of course, Richarlison's last months were really amazing, winning the Olympic Games and playing Copa America's final with Brazil.
04/09/2021 05:42
Manchester City
285
I think that is a little outdated. The current manager is Rafa Benitez, not Koeman, and their last position in Premier League I think that was 6th, am I wrong?
It doesn't care, very nice story and amazing club!
I hope they can overcome the problems they have had lately with their best player, James.
And of course, Richarlison's last months were really amazing, winning the Olympic Games and playing Copa America's final with Brazil.
14/10/2021
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Everton were 10th last season.Bad season for them.
14/10/2021 13:05
Manchester City
-970
Everton were 10th last season.Bad season for them.
13/04/2021
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Not exactly an Everton fan, but I do stop to watch their matches when it's broadcast in Brazil. Specially nowadays wich they have Allan and Richarlison ath their starting eleven. ANd they are doing just fine with Everton's shirt!
13/04/2021 15:05
Arsenal
1512
Not exactly an Everton fan, but I do stop to watch their matches when it's broadcast in Brazil. Specially nowadays wich they have Allan and Richarlison ath their starting eleven. ANd they are doing just fine with Everton's shirt!
27/01/2021
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I remenber the portuguese player Manuel Fernandes.
27/01/2021 17:30
Wolverhampton Wanderers
76
I remenber the portuguese player Manuel Fernandes.
27/10/2020
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In activity 1 it should say "Past Manager" instead of "Manager", it's quite misleading.
27/10/2020 03:45
Everton
17
In activity 1 it should say "Past Manager" instead of "Manager", it's quite misleading.
15/06/2020
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Everton is a famous club with lots of heritage and a big fanbase.
They play fantastic football and their manager is brilliant.
My favourite Everton player is Dominic Calvert-Lewin because he is a wonderful striker and of course Wayne Rooney the legend.
I think Everton will finish at the top part of the table this year between 7th-10th position.
15/06/2020 11:13
Manchester United
6371
Everton is a famous club with lots of heritage and a big fanbase.
They play fantastic football and their manager is brilliant.
My favourite Everton player is Dominic Calvert-Lewin because he is a wonderful striker and of course Wayne Rooney the legend.
I think Everton will finish at the top part of the table this year between 7th-10th position.
02/05/2020
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Colombian defense Yerry Mina plays for The Toffees.
02/05/2020 20:35
Manchester United
495
Colombian defense Yerry Mina plays for The Toffees.
27/08/2019
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COYB!
27/08/2019 14:01
Everton
19
COYB!
02/07/2019
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I love Everton!
02/07/2019 00:09
Everton
6
I love Everton!
21/05/2019
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I love Richarlison. My uncle Mike is a die hard Everton fan and so are my brothers. When I was a baby I wore Everton pajamas and had an Everton bear. Yet I'm a Liverpool fan.
21/05/2019 20:57
Liverpool
39
I love Richarlison. My uncle Mike is a die hard Everton fan and so are my brothers. When I was a baby I wore Everton pajamas and had an Everton bear. Yet I'm a Liverpool fan.
23/04/2019
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++++ EVERTON IS THE BEST TEAM AFTER VICTORY MAN U!
23/04/2019 15:43
Everton
35
++++ EVERTON IS THE BEST TEAM AFTER VICTORY MAN U!
12/03/2019
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The two lost points at the Liverpool Derby may cost the Scousers a title in the end.
12/03/2019 09:12
Liverpool
6155
The two lost points at the Liverpool Derby may cost the Scousers a title in the end.
01/03/2019
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The first "Friendly Derby" at Anfield this season ended up with the funny goal by Origi in the last seconds. Klopp made a hectic run in his celebration of the 1 : 0 victory then. Later he was fined for doing this. I'd like him to be fined again after the Derby this Sunday at Goodison Park. :-)
01/03/2019 13:52
Liverpool
6155
The first "Friendly Derby" at Anfield this season ended up with the funny goal by Origi in the last seconds. Klopp made a hectic run in his celebration of the 1 : 0 victory then. Later he was fined for doing this. I'd like him to be fined again after the Derby this Sunday at Goodison Park. :-)
01/12/2018
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No i am not,i think they will finish the season in the second half of the table but i think they will play in the Europe League by winning the FA Cup.
01/12/2018 01:25
Manchester United
229
No i am not,i think they will finish the season in the second half of the table but i think they will play in the Europe League by winning the FA Cup.
30/05/2018
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Only the best is good enough is strong moto.I like it.everton always had great player.It is club with rich history,and for me it is one of the most recognized football club in Premier league.Rivalry with Liverpool is epic.There is no many football derbies in the world with long tradition such as games between Everton and Liverpool.
30/05/2018 06:53
Manchester United
2663
Only the best is good enough is strong moto.I like it.everton always had great player.It is club with rich history,and for me it is one of the most recognized football club in Premier league.Rivalry with Liverpool is epic.There is no many football derbies in the world with long tradition such as games between Everton and Liverpool.
01/11/2017
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The Toffee is stronger because now they have Rooney. I like Everton the third after the Red Devil and Chelsea.
01/11/2017 13:28
Manchester United
180
The Toffee is stronger because now they have Rooney. I like Everton the third after the Red Devil and Chelsea.
20/10/2017
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I´m from Spain, I came here to study english but I haven´t decided one team between Liverpool and Everton. Perhaps, I prefer to choose their friendly rivalry like the best thing to tell my friend about Liverpool.
20/10/2017 17:42
Liverpool
40
I´m from Spain, I came here to study english but I haven´t decided one team between Liverpool and Everton. Perhaps, I prefer to choose their friendly rivalry like the best thing to tell my friend about Liverpool.
17/06/2017
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I've just see Manchester United 1-1 Everton.
17/06/2017 14:38
Manchester United
325
I've just see Manchester United 1-1 Everton.
30/04/2017
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This text is really difficult! I could not find some answers. It seems that I had to watch the Everton Club Video to get them.
30/04/2017 00:38
Newcastle United
3189
This text is really difficult! I could not find some answers. It seems that I had to watch the Everton Club Video to get them.
21/02/2017
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After Chelsea, I like Everton the most.
21/02/2017 21:15
Chelsea
112
After Chelsea, I like Everton the most.
29/01/2017
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:)
29/01/2017 14:06
Arsenal
140
:)
29/01/2017
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Everton popular name is toffees.
29/01/2017 06:55
Manchester United
113
Everton popular name is toffees.
29/01/2017
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For Everton plays Muhamed Basic, BIH.
29/01/2017 06:51
Manchester United
113
For Everton plays Muhamed Basic, BIH.
29/01/2017
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Everton is good club.
29/01/2017 06:46
Manchester United
113
Everton is good club.
25/01/2017
points
Not bad
25/01/2017 20:04
Chelsea
34
Not bad
24/01/2017
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Everton
24/01/2017 21:10
Manchester City
100
Everton
16/11/2016
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not bad
16/11/2016 15:28
Manchester United
57
not bad
15/11/2016
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Hi...
15/11/2016 19:10
Chelsea
528
Hi...
06/11/2016
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Romelu Lukaku is the best in Everton.
06/11/2016 08:09
Burnley FC
242
Romelu Lukaku is the best in Everton.
26/07/2016
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Everton is one of the most historic clubs in the premiere league.
26/07/2016 11:28
Liverpool
3705
Everton is one of the most historic clubs in the premiere league.
13/07/2016
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That wasn't their best perfomance last season,definitely,however,I except them to do much better next season.
13/07/2016 19:41
Arsenal
90
That wasn't their best perfomance last season,definitely,however,I except them to do much better next season.
18/06/2016
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I was particularly sad when David Molesey left the team for man United
I thought he was the perfect coach for Everton.
18/06/2016 06:40
Manchester United
4754
I was particularly sad when David Molesey left the team for man United
I thought he was the perfect coach for Everton.
18/06/2016
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I love Everton style of play
18/06/2016 06:15
Manchester United
4754
I love Everton style of play
04/05/2016
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chelsea going from bad to worse now in the middle of the table
04/05/2016 15:28
Chelsea
47
chelsea going from bad to worse now in the middle of the table
06/04/2016
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No i am not,i think they will finish the season in the second half of the table but i think they will play in the Europe League by winning the FA Cup.
06/04/2016 18:44
Liverpool
3705
No i am not,i think they will finish the season in the second half of the table but i think they will play in the Europe League by winning the FA Cup.
24/03/2016
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Can somebody explain me why their performance this season is so frustrating in front of their own fans?
24/03/2016 08:42
Arsenal
2453
Can somebody explain me why their performance this season is so frustrating in front of their own fans?
05/03/2016
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I like Romelu Lukaku.
05/03/2016 21:45
Leicester City
1761
I like Romelu Lukaku.
07/03/2016
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He is a very tough forward: good composure and striking ability.
07/03/2016 12:21
Arsenal
2453
He is a very tough forward: good composure and striking ability.
31/01/2016
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Always admire Everton for its academy and beautiful, fast football. Leighton Baines is one of the most effective defenders in Premier League
31/01/2016 19:55
Southampton
328
Always admire Everton for its academy and beautiful, fast football. Leighton Baines is one of the most effective defenders in Premier League
25/01/2016
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It was a real disappointment at Goodison Park this weekend, to say the least of it!
25/01/2016 08:22
Arsenal
2453
It was a real disappointment at Goodison Park this weekend, to say the least of it!
24/01/2016
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Sincerely, I'm not satisfied with Everton this season. I expected to see better performances on the pitch, a team ready to chase the place for Europa League or maybe more..Not so good on Goodison Park in 2015. I think they might do smth.in the FA cup though. 'The toffees' will beat Carlisle Utd. and qualify for the 5th round.
24/01/2016 14:26
Arsenal
3557
Sincerely, I'm not satisfied with Everton this season. I expected to see better performances on the pitch, a team ready to chase the place for Europa League or maybe more..Not so good on Goodison Park in 2015. I think they might do smth.in the FA cup though. 'The toffees' will beat Carlisle Utd. and qualify for the 5th round.
07/12/2015
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Also, Everton played so many FA cup finals. That is a fact that witness the quality and reputation of this club. Great club, tough players..
07/12/2015 22:11
Arsenal
3557
Also, Everton played so many FA cup finals. That is a fact that witness the quality and reputation of this club. Great club, tough players..
21/12/2015
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They are currently in form and their lone striker is now coming closer to equal Jamie Vardy's record))
21/12/2015 16:37
Arsenal
2453
They are currently in form and their lone striker is now coming closer to equal Jamie Vardy's record))
25/11/2015
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I can't help admiring the football fan culture in the UK! And the Merseyside Derby is a further proof of it.
25/11/2015 10:19
Arsenal
2453
I can't help admiring the football fan culture in the UK! And the Merseyside Derby is a further proof of it.
20/11/2015
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Merseyside derby! It's so good
20/11/2015 06:04
Arsenal
2320
Merseyside derby! It's so good
23/10/2015
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The most beautiful derby is Merseside derby. All the fans are passioned and loyal. Still, I have never seen hard scenes. I only heard football chants and saw beautiful choreography. This is an example of how derby should be like. Can't wait to see the next Merseyside derby!
23/10/2015 18:51
Arsenal
3557
The most beautiful derby is Merseside derby. All the fans are passioned and loyal. Still, I have never seen hard scenes. I only heard football chants and saw beautiful choreography. This is an example of how derby should be like. Can't wait to see the next Merseyside derby!
23/10/2015
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I would have to agree and say the best derby in the world is the Merseyside Derby :)
23/10/2015 20:49
Liverpool
594
I would have to agree and say the best derby in the world is the Merseyside Derby :)
18/10/2015
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i DON'T KNOW WELL.
18/10/2015 21:02
Chelsea
1315
i DON'T KNOW WELL.
02/10/2015
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Everton is a fantastic team and I'm excited when the Reds and the Toffes play the Derby
02/10/2015 19:28
Manchester United
1308
Everton is a fantastic team and I'm excited when the Reds and the Toffes play the Derby
23/09/2015
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I really love and enjoy the friendly rivals
23/09/2015 19:17
Chelsea
1814
I really love and enjoy the friendly rivals