Patrick Boyland
@paddyboyland.bsky.social
Everton correspondent, staff writer at The Athletic: https://shorturl.at/UW2Aq ✍️
The Everton Byline, out Tuesdays 🎧
The Everton Byline, out Tuesdays 🎧
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Patrick Boyland
@paddyboyland.bsky.social
· Aug 12
How David Moyes and Everton stole a march on their rivals to sign Jack Grealish
A decisive intervention from the manager helped secure the loan signing of the 29-year-old England international
www.nytimes.com
Inside Jack Grealish's Everton move
🔵 Months of talks, accelerated last week
🔵 £12m package
🔵 The Moyes chat that convinced him to join
🔵 Complex deal but his desire to join smoothed path
🔵 Special welcome at Hill Dickinson
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
🔵 Months of talks, accelerated last week
🔵 £12m package
🔵 The Moyes chat that convinced him to join
🔵 Complex deal but his desire to join smoothed path
🔵 Special welcome at Hill Dickinson
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium has been selected to host Super League's Magic Weekend, with games to be played on Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 July
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium has been selected to host Super League's Magic Weekend, with games to be played on Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 July
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Excl: Hannah Forshaw to step down as Everton Women CEO at end of 2025/26 season, despite starting in Sept. Exit is mutual + amicable. Review ongoing on what leadership will look like for future.
Details below @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Details below @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Everton Women CEO Hannah Forshaw to step down at end of season
Hannah Forshaw only officially began work at the club in September but will exit at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Excl: Hannah Forshaw to step down as Everton Women CEO at end of 2025/26 season, despite starting in Sept. Exit is mutual + amicable. Review ongoing on what leadership will look like for future.
Details below @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Details below @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
@petercpfc.bsky.social No. Called it historic because it was. Everton's first win at Old Trafford, first time MU have lost in PL v 10 men and Everton's first win playing with man down since 2006. Worth having an idea of context in future before commenting
November 25, 2025 at 11:17 AM
@petercpfc.bsky.social No. Called it historic because it was. Everton's first win at Old Trafford, first time MU have lost in PL v 10 men and Everton's first win playing with man down since 2006. Worth having an idea of context in future before commenting
“The manager said before the game, ‘You want to be a proper team & push up the table, tonight’s the time to stamp your authority & get a result’”
That Everton did it with 10 men made it even more remarkable
A mad, chaotic, historic night
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
That Everton did it with 10 men made it even more remarkable
A mad, chaotic, historic night
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
How Everton endured a ridiculous red card and a night of ‘suffering’ to make history
A combination of resilience, ruthlessness and unrelenting hard work gave David Moyes' side a famous win at Manchester United
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:54 AM
“The manager said before the game, ‘You want to be a proper team & push up the table, tonight’s the time to stamp your authority & get a result’”
That Everton did it with 10 men made it even more remarkable
A mad, chaotic, historic night
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
That Everton did it with 10 men made it even more remarkable
A mad, chaotic, historic night
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
One more...
Everton players celebrate in front of the away fans after Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's stunner
Everton players celebrate in front of the away fans after Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's stunner
November 24, 2025 at 11:50 PM
One more...
Everton players celebrate in front of the away fans after Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's stunner
Everton players celebrate in front of the away fans after Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's stunner
Singing the blues...
November 24, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Singing the blues...
How Everton celebrated their first win at Old Trafford since 2013
Extra special given they did it with 10 men
Extra special given they did it with 10 men
November 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
How Everton celebrated their first win at Old Trafford since 2013
Extra special given they did it with 10 men
Extra special given they did it with 10 men
Monday night football at Old Trafford
November 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Monday night football at Old Trafford
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Join @bally3.bsky.social and myself at @waterstoneslpl.bsky.social tomorrow at 6:30pm for our live event as we discuss Spirit of the Blues and all things Everton
We'd love to meet as many of you as possible 💙
Click on the link below to book tickets ⬇️
www.waterstones.com/events/chris...
We'd love to meet as many of you as possible 💙
Click on the link below to book tickets ⬇️
www.waterstones.com/events/chris...
Christopher Beesley Discusses "Spirit of the Blues" with ex-Everton player Michael Ball | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Christopher Beesley Discusses "Spirit of the Blues" with ex-Everton player Michael Bal...
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November 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Join @bally3.bsky.social and myself at @waterstoneslpl.bsky.social tomorrow at 6:30pm for our live event as we discuss Spirit of the Blues and all things Everton
We'd love to meet as many of you as possible 💙
Click on the link below to book tickets ⬇️
www.waterstones.com/events/chris...
We'd love to meet as many of you as possible 💙
Click on the link below to book tickets ⬇️
www.waterstones.com/events/chris...
Excellent 'Home Ground - the architecture of football' exhibition at RIBA North ft sections on new Everton stadium, Archibald Leitch etc. Definitely worth a look
November 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Excellent 'Home Ground - the architecture of football' exhibition at RIBA North ft sections on new Everton stadium, Archibald Leitch etc. Definitely worth a look
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No games in the Premier League tomorrow...or are there?
Representatives from all 20 clubs will meet in London for a seismic set of votes, ones with consequences beyond the top tier
Explaining what it all means for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
w/Phil Buckingham
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Representatives from all 20 clubs will meet in London for a seismic set of votes, ones with consequences beyond the top tier
Explaining what it all means for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
w/Phil Buckingham
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Premier League ‘anchoring’ proposals, ‘salary cap’ and what Friday’s vote means for your club
Premier League clubs will take part in three votes on Friday that will decide whether new regulations are brought in
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:53 AM
No games in the Premier League tomorrow...or are there?
Representatives from all 20 clubs will meet in London for a seismic set of votes, ones with consequences beyond the top tier
Explaining what it all means for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
w/Phil Buckingham
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Representatives from all 20 clubs will meet in London for a seismic set of votes, ones with consequences beyond the top tier
Explaining what it all means for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
w/Phil Buckingham
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
After missing out in Sept, Seamus Coleman's return to the Ireland squad was one of the big turning points in their World Cup qualifying campaign. On+off the pitch, he showed he still has something left to offer
The solution to Everton's right-back issues?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
The solution to Everton's right-back issues?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Seamus Coleman remains the beating heart for both club and country
Seamus Coleman was brought in from the cold by Ireland and was key to their remarkable week, but his role at Everton is more complicated
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
After missing out in Sept, Seamus Coleman's return to the Ireland squad was one of the big turning points in their World Cup qualifying campaign. On+off the pitch, he showed he still has something left to offer
The solution to Everton's right-back issues?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
The solution to Everton's right-back issues?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
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🗣️ BYLINE 68
🎙️ @paddyboyland.bsky.social @mattjfootball.bsky.social @bridewell.bsky.social
🔵 Interviewing Barry via a translator
🔵 Ndiaye exit talk building
🔵 Could Parrott fix striker issue?
🔵 Coleman, the academy, the Toffee Lady
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/4bbypaw4 #EFC
Listen 👇
🎙️ @paddyboyland.bsky.social @mattjfootball.bsky.social @bridewell.bsky.social
🔵 Interviewing Barry via a translator
🔵 Ndiaye exit talk building
🔵 Could Parrott fix striker issue?
🔵 Coleman, the academy, the Toffee Lady
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/4bbypaw4 #EFC
Listen 👇
The Blue Room: Byline 68 - Could Everton really lose Ndiaye and sign Parrott?
Paddy has been busy during the international break - he spoke exclusively to Everton forward Thierno Barry HERE.He and Matt explore the nuances that come with interviewing a new player through a tr...
pod.fo
November 18, 2025 at 9:04 AM
🗣️ BYLINE 68
🎙️ @paddyboyland.bsky.social @mattjfootball.bsky.social @bridewell.bsky.social
🔵 Interviewing Barry via a translator
🔵 Ndiaye exit talk building
🔵 Could Parrott fix striker issue?
🔵 Coleman, the academy, the Toffee Lady
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/4bbypaw4 #EFC
Listen 👇
🎙️ @paddyboyland.bsky.social @mattjfootball.bsky.social @bridewell.bsky.social
🔵 Interviewing Barry via a translator
🔵 Ndiaye exit talk building
🔵 Could Parrott fix striker issue?
🔵 Coleman, the academy, the Toffee Lady
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/4bbypaw4 #EFC
Listen 👇
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EXCL - Thierno Barry on his tough start, overcoming adversity & that ovation from Everton fans
"I’ve not had the career of the average player. Everything has happened really quickly & I've learnt from that adversity. It does inspire me"
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
"I’ve not had the career of the average player. Everything has happened really quickly & I've learnt from that adversity. It does inspire me"
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Thierno Barry, the art of adaptation and a wake-up call in Zanzibar: ‘It renewed my joy for the game’
The France Under-21 striker has had an itinerant career to date but, after a slow start, is determined to make his mark at Everton
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:45 AM
EXCL - Thierno Barry on his tough start, overcoming adversity & that ovation from Everton fans
"I’ve not had the career of the average player. Everything has happened really quickly & I've learnt from that adversity. It does inspire me"
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
"I’ve not had the career of the average player. Everything has happened really quickly & I've learnt from that adversity. It does inspire me"
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
EXCL - Thierno Barry on his tough start, overcoming adversity & that ovation from Everton fans
"I’ve not had the career of the average player. Everything has happened really quickly & I've learnt from that adversity. It does inspire me"
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
"I’ve not had the career of the average player. Everything has happened really quickly & I've learnt from that adversity. It does inspire me"
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Thierno Barry, the art of adaptation and a wake-up call in Zanzibar: ‘It renewed my joy for the game’
The France Under-21 striker has had an itinerant career to date but, after a slow start, is determined to make his mark at Everton
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:45 AM
EXCL - Thierno Barry on his tough start, overcoming adversity & that ovation from Everton fans
"I’ve not had the career of the average player. Everything has happened really quickly & I've learnt from that adversity. It does inspire me"
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
"I’ve not had the career of the average player. Everything has happened really quickly & I've learnt from that adversity. It does inspire me"
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Castro's on Hackins Hey never fails 🥪
November 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Castro's on Hackins Hey never fails 🥪
Everton Mailbag
🔵Ndiaye's future
🔵A new deal for Garner?
🔵Ivan Toney
🔵What to expect from new football staff
Thanks for all your questions!
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
🔵Ndiaye's future
🔵A new deal for Garner?
🔵Ivan Toney
🔵What to expect from new football staff
Thanks for all your questions!
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Everton mailbag: Iliman Ndiaye’s future, the striker search and Hill Dickinson adaption
Our correspondent answers your questions, which also take in the Everton academy and new-look management structure
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Everton Mailbag
🔵Ndiaye's future
🔵A new deal for Garner?
🔵Ivan Toney
🔵What to expect from new football staff
Thanks for all your questions!
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
🔵Ndiaye's future
🔵A new deal for Garner?
🔵Ivan Toney
🔵What to expect from new football staff
Thanks for all your questions!
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
James Garner gave Everton a different dimension at right-back on Saturday; a more attacking threat that they have been lacking this season
Will he stay there? And should he?
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Will he stay there? And should he?
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
With Everton searching for solutions at right-back, is James Garner the answer?
Despite David Moyes valuing height in the back line, Garner gave Everton a composed presence in possession and dribbling threat from deep
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:08 AM
James Garner gave Everton a different dimension at right-back on Saturday; a more attacking threat that they have been lacking this season
Will he stay there? And should he?
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Will he stay there? And should he?
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
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🗣️ BYLINE 67
🎙️ @paddyboyland.bsky.social @mattjfootball.bsky.social @bridewell.bsky.social
🔵 What changed for Barry with fans and players?
🔵 Are tactical tweaks long-term answers?
🔵 Richarlison, Toney - will #EFC target January striker?
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/3shddry7
Listen 👇
🎙️ @paddyboyland.bsky.social @mattjfootball.bsky.social @bridewell.bsky.social
🔵 What changed for Barry with fans and players?
🔵 Are tactical tweaks long-term answers?
🔵 Richarlison, Toney - will #EFC target January striker?
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/3shddry7
Listen 👇
The Blue Room: Byline 67 - Have Everton found a solution to two big issues?
Everton go into another international break on the back of a win. And it felt like a big one at Hill Dickinson Stadium.We start by looking at Thierno Barry’s performance. The forward felt the lov...
pod.fo
November 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
🗣️ BYLINE 67
🎙️ @paddyboyland.bsky.social @mattjfootball.bsky.social @bridewell.bsky.social
🔵 What changed for Barry with fans and players?
🔵 Are tactical tweaks long-term answers?
🔵 Richarlison, Toney - will #EFC target January striker?
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/3shddry7
Listen 👇
🎙️ @paddyboyland.bsky.social @mattjfootball.bsky.social @bridewell.bsky.social
🔵 What changed for Barry with fans and players?
🔵 Are tactical tweaks long-term answers?
🔵 Richarlison, Toney - will #EFC target January striker?
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/3shddry7
Listen 👇
This felt like a step forward for Everton. The message in the dressing room at HT had been to avoid a repeat of the Sunderland game
Moyes' tweaks to the lineup & more proactive subs paid dividends
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Moyes' tweaks to the lineup & more proactive subs paid dividends
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
David Moyes’ Everton were more muscular against Fulham. It brought relief and reward
Everton's victory over Fulham was a sign that they and David Moyes are learning and adapting
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:09 AM
This felt like a step forward for Everton. The message in the dressing room at HT had been to avoid a repeat of the Sunderland game
Moyes' tweaks to the lineup & more proactive subs paid dividends
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Moyes' tweaks to the lineup & more proactive subs paid dividends
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Reposted by Patrick Boyland
November 8, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Glorious day down by the Mersey
November 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Glorious day down by the Mersey
Feels like Everton approaching crucial juncture; one that will dictate ambitions this season
🔵Mid-table metrics but finishing issues
🔵Oldest side in PL, 2nd fewest subs
🔵Problems with balance
The big q for Moyes: stick or twist?
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
🔵Mid-table metrics but finishing issues
🔵Oldest side in PL, 2nd fewest subs
🔵Problems with balance
The big q for Moyes: stick or twist?
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Everton’s summer rebuild has not yet transformed their fortunes – here are the reasons why
David Moyes says Everton have a good team - so where have they been going wrong so far this season...?
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Feels like Everton approaching crucial juncture; one that will dictate ambitions this season
🔵Mid-table metrics but finishing issues
🔵Oldest side in PL, 2nd fewest subs
🔵Problems with balance
The big q for Moyes: stick or twist?
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
🔵Mid-table metrics but finishing issues
🔵Oldest side in PL, 2nd fewest subs
🔵Problems with balance
The big q for Moyes: stick or twist?
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Reposted by Patrick Boyland
Really appreciate the kind feedback we continue to get on these - online and in person.
Not really one to talk myself up, but reckon this is one of the best we've done. Loads to unpack and plenty of insight from the stadium from @paddyboyland.bsky.social.
Shares and thoughts welcome! #EFC
Not really one to talk myself up, but reckon this is one of the best we've done. Loads to unpack and plenty of insight from the stadium from @paddyboyland.bsky.social.
Shares and thoughts welcome! #EFC
🗣️ BYLINE 66
🎙️ @mattjfootball.bsky.social @paddyboyland.bsky.social @bridewell.bsky.social
🔵 Why did Everton capitulate?
🔵 Does Barry need love - or tough love?
🔵 Was Moyes sending message with odd subs?
🔵 Rugby at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/4xjdhjc5
Listen 👇 #EFC
pod.fo/e/34b0e1
🎙️ @mattjfootball.bsky.social @paddyboyland.bsky.social @bridewell.bsky.social
🔵 Why did Everton capitulate?
🔵 Does Barry need love - or tough love?
🔵 Was Moyes sending message with odd subs?
🔵 Rugby at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/4xjdhjc5
Listen 👇 #EFC
pod.fo/e/34b0e1
The Blue Room: Byline 66 - Was Moyes sending a message with bizarre Everton subs?
A draw at Sunderland - but has an Everton game sparked as big a negative reaction as this one?The Blues started well then faded terribly at the Stadium of Light. What triggered the startling collap...
pod.fo
November 5, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Really appreciate the kind feedback we continue to get on these - online and in person.
Not really one to talk myself up, but reckon this is one of the best we've done. Loads to unpack and plenty of insight from the stadium from @paddyboyland.bsky.social.
Shares and thoughts welcome! #EFC
Not really one to talk myself up, but reckon this is one of the best we've done. Loads to unpack and plenty of insight from the stadium from @paddyboyland.bsky.social.
Shares and thoughts welcome! #EFC
Reposted by Patrick Boyland
🗣️ BYLINE 66
🎙️ @mattjfootball.bsky.social @paddyboyland.bsky.social @bridewell.bsky.social
🔵 Why did Everton capitulate?
🔵 Does Barry need love - or tough love?
🔵 Was Moyes sending message with odd subs?
🔵 Rugby at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/4xjdhjc5
Listen 👇 #EFC
pod.fo/e/34b0e1
🎙️ @mattjfootball.bsky.social @paddyboyland.bsky.social @bridewell.bsky.social
🔵 Why did Everton capitulate?
🔵 Does Barry need love - or tough love?
🔵 Was Moyes sending message with odd subs?
🔵 Rugby at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/4xjdhjc5
Listen 👇 #EFC
pod.fo/e/34b0e1
The Blue Room: Byline 66 - Was Moyes sending a message with bizarre Everton subs?
A draw at Sunderland - but has an Everton game sparked as big a negative reaction as this one?The Blues started well then faded terribly at the Stadium of Light. What triggered the startling collap...
pod.fo
November 5, 2025 at 9:17 AM
🗣️ BYLINE 66
🎙️ @mattjfootball.bsky.social @paddyboyland.bsky.social @bridewell.bsky.social
🔵 Why did Everton capitulate?
🔵 Does Barry need love - or tough love?
🔵 Was Moyes sending message with odd subs?
🔵 Rugby at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/4xjdhjc5
Listen 👇 #EFC
pod.fo/e/34b0e1
🎙️ @mattjfootball.bsky.social @paddyboyland.bsky.social @bridewell.bsky.social
🔵 Why did Everton capitulate?
🔵 Does Barry need love - or tough love?
🔵 Was Moyes sending message with odd subs?
🔵 Rugby at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/4xjdhjc5
Listen 👇 #EFC
pod.fo/e/34b0e1