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Michael Ball @bally3.bsky.social · 5d

🔵 Tyler Dibling

⚪️ First PL start ticked off ✅

🔵 Express yourself

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I know how Dibling feels but I want to see more from Everton's big new signing

Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium following Everton's 2-1 win over Crystal Palace

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Michael Ball @bally3.bsky.social · 6d

🔵 3pts 💥

⚪️ Jack Grealish 🔥

🔵 Last minute winning 💥

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Grealish example to Everton players is clear as new stadium question is answered

Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium following Everton's 2-1 win over Crystal Palace

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Michael Ball @bally3.bsky.social · 11d

🔵 Another Bizarre yellow card.

⚪️ Frustration being suspended.

🔵 Who will be the front 3?

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I know the pain Dewsbury-Hall will be going through after bizarre Everton calls

Former Everton defender Michael Ball discusses the pain of being suspended - particularly when you think the punishment was unnecessary

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Michael Ball @bally3.bsky.social · 12d

🔵 Familiar walk out feelings

⚪️ Striker problem

🔵 Ruthlessness

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It's time for Everton to try something different - but don't just blame Beto

Former Everton defender Michael Ball talks through his views on Everton's draw with West Ham United in the first part of his weekly column for the Liverpool ECHO

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Michael Ball @bally3.bsky.social · 19d

🔵 First trophy of the season

⚪️ Keep our momentum up

🔵 Make positive memories

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Mourinho has lesson for Everton when it comes to ensuring season doesn't derail

Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium ahead of tonight's Carabao Cup tie at Wolverhampton Wanderers

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Michael Ball @bally3.bsky.social · 20d

🔵 Derby frustration

⚪️ Warning signs exploited

🔵 Questionable decisions

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Other Everton fans asked what I expected against Liverpool and I've told them

Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium following Everton's 2-1 Merseyside Derby defeat to Liverpool

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Michael Ball @bally3.bsky.social · 26d

🔵 Merseyside Derby week

⚪️ Beto & Quality decision making

🔵 Referee & Red cards

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Beto poses dilemma but Garner shows how Everton should approach Liverpool clash

Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium following Everton's goalless draw with Aston Villa

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Michael Ball @bally3.bsky.social · 27d

🔵 Walking out frustrated

⚪️ Improve on levels already set.

🔵 Inconsistent officiating

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Iliman Ndiaye is absolutely magic - but there is one thing he can improve on

Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium following Everton's goalless draw with Aston Villa

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Michael Ball @bally3.bsky.social · Sep 9

🔵 Merlin Rohl

⚪️ African Nations

🔵 Left back

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I've heard whispers about Merlin Rohl's early training displays at Everton

Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium ahead of Everton's game with Aston Villa

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Michael Ball @bally3.bsky.social · Sep 8

🔵 Englands No-1

⚪️ Playing against your boyhood club

🔵 Merseyside Derby results

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Pickford could have made Everton transfer decision as England truth is obvious

Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium ahead of Everton's game with Aston Villa

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Michael Ball @bally3.bsky.social · Sep 3

🔵 Summer window.

⚪️ Grealish impact.

🔵 Competition for places.

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I wasn't sure about Everton transfer after avoiding trap - now he's my favourite

Former Blues star Michael Ball gives his verdict on the club's summer transfer window

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Michael Ball @bally3.bsky.social · Sep 2

🔵 3 wins in a week.

⚪️ Attack full flowing.

🔵 Cut out bad habits.

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I noticed subtle Jack Grealish moment after Everton froze - he needed support

Former Blues defender Michael Ball discusses the good and the bad he saw in the 3-2 win at Wolves

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Michael Ball @bally3.bsky.social · Aug 26

🔵 Professionalism

⚪️ Cup Run

🔵 Last week of the TW.

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I suspect Everton have transfer plan - but it could change on Wednesday

Former Everton star Michael Ball explains why he feels the tie with Mansfield Town must be taken seriously

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Michael Ball @bally3.bsky.social · Aug 25

🔵 First win

⚪️ New surroundings

🔵 Jack & Tommy Fleetwood.

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I was caught up in emotion of incredible Everton moment - then my day got better

Former Everton star Michael Ball gives his verdict on a memorable day at Hill Dickinson Stadium

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Michael Ball @bally3.bsky.social · Aug 20

🔵 Brighton

⚪️ Atmosphere

🔵 Transfer priorities

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There must be tough talks this week - Everton need transfer as soon as possible

Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium following Everton's 1-0 defeat at Leeds United

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Michael Ball @bally3.bsky.social · Aug 19

🔵 Disappointing start

⚪️ Game intelligence

🔵 Recruitment

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I want Everton pressure on PGMOL after Leeds - but huge warning can't be ignored

Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium following Everton's 1-0 defeat at Leeds United

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Michael Ball @bally3.bsky.social · Aug 12

🔵⚪️🔵 Part 2.

🔵 Vulnerability

⚪️ Set Pieces

🔵 Faster quality in attack.

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Everton vulnerability exposed - Jack Grealish can help them on two counts

Former Everton defender Michael Ball provides his assessment as the start of the new season approaches

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Michael Ball @bally3.bsky.social · Aug 12

My column returns.

In this week part 1.

My thoughts regarding the huge positive impact signing of Jack Grealish.

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I never thought Everton would secure Jack Grealish - now the pressure is on

Former Everton defender Michael Ball says the Manchester City star should raise standards, create excitement and arrive with a point to prove

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Michael Ball @bally3.bsky.social · May 28

🔵 My final column of the season.

⚪️ Thanks to all my readers, comments, likes & shares.

🟡 Have a great summer. 💙

⚽️ See you next season - UTT

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