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Patrick Boyland
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Everton correspondent, staff writer at The Athletic: https://shorturl.at/UW2Aq ✍️ The Everton Byline, out Tuesdays 🎧
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · Aug 12
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

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
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
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 1h
All about balance. They need Branthwaite back and proper right back
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 3h
NEW: James Tarkowski signs two-year contract extension at Everton. New deal runs until 2028. Still seen as key pillar in Moyes' team & leader in dressing

www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...
James Tarkowski signs new Everton contract through to 2028
The centre-half's previous deal was due to expire at the end of the current season but he has agreed fresh terms to 2028.
www.nytimes.com
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 4h
or alcaraz. the reliance on grealish is mentioned in both the post and the linked article btw
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 6h
Everton are evolving. Grealish's impact on style clear & they now lead PL in certain metrics (cutbacks etc)

But still issues to iron out. Palace game a reminder that faster tempo, athleticism & more direct play can help at times too

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...
Analysing Everton’s shifting style: Less direct, more cutbacks, better chances
New signings and a new era have meant a change in approach on the pitch. It is still early days but the data clearly shows a team evolving
www.nytimes.com
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The Blue Room - Everton Podcast @theblueroomefcpod.bsky.social · 1d
🗣️ BYLINE 62

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🔵 The winner - what we felt, saw, heard
🔵 What @evertonstadium.com needed?
🔵 Alcaraz - Moyes been harsh on him?
🔵 Barry and Dibling struggles

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The Blue Room: Byline 62 - Has Alcaraz been treated harshly after Everton transfer?
How many different emotions can go through your head in half a second?Plenty it would appear, after Beto’s missed chance led to a remarkable Jack Grealish winner for Everton at Hill Dickinson Sta...
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 2d
Sorry mate, I don't do our social media so you'd need to ask them. That said, don't see the problem with the post given he's yet to play here
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 2d
For 45 mins, Everton looked laboured & tactically confused. The rejigged setup did not work

Then came the HT adjustments & fightback. Alcaraz, in particular, superb

This felt like the new stadium's first proper 'Goodison' moment

www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...
As Everton’s search for front line fluency goes on, their supporting cast steps up
Moyes’ decision to replace Barry and Dibling, over £60m worth of signings, at half-time was an admission of error. It also changed the game
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 3d
Yes. They also need to give him proper service though
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 3d
Today's view from the press box 🔵

Big chance for Dibling & Barry
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 5d
He's also scored some really pivotal goals (Palace, Spurs) that played a part in Everton avoiding relegation at a crucial period in the club's history
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 5d
I'm not suggesting he should play up front. I'd rather they gave Barry a proper run. Maybe others are though. Also not sure "disgusting performances" is fair. There have been tough times, no doubt, as he's acknowledged but never due to lack of effort (1/2)
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 5d
Before being moved to defence in Man United's academy, Michael Keane was a goalscoring midfielder for his junior team. He's now a consistent finisher for Everton - 5 up on his xG since records began

A player who has Moyes' trust

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
Is Michael Keane the best finisher at Everton?
The 32-year-old centre-half has revived under David Moyes this season and is playing a key role - at both ends of the pitch
www.nytimes.com
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 7d
or a stately home in yorkshire
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 7d
I compared it with his last two seasons at Leicester actually. He hardly played for Chelsea
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 7d
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall just the 12th player in PL history to be suspended (for five yellows) this early into the season. He described some of the decisions in that run as "mind boggling"

Told the one on Monday was for 'reckless' play...

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
Everton’s Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall called his five yellow cards ‘mind-boggling’ – how bad were they?
The midfielder did not have a reputation for cheap yellow cards at previous clubs but is already serving a one-match ban for five cautions
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The Blue Room - Everton Podcast @theblueroomefcpod.bsky.social · 8d
🗣️ EVERTON BYLINE 61

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🔵 West Ham woe - squad fears come to life?
🔵 Has Moyes lost trust in new players?
🔵 @KDH__8 crazy ban
🔵 Odd listening scenarios #EFC

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The Blue Room: Byline 61 - Has Moyes already lost trust in some new Everton transfers?
Not-so-fresh from a visit to Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night, Matt and Paddy convene to pick through a frustrating 1-1 draw with West Ham United.We look at the big issues that emerged from t...
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 8d
Another reminder last night of the gaps in this Everton squad. West Ham noticeably quicker & sharper in key areas & exploited #EFC's makeshift right flank

Diouf, a standout at left back, an example of what Moyes' side are missing

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
Everton 1 West Ham 1: Sluggishness exposed, Dewsbury-Hall blow but Garner shines
Questions remain about this Everton side following the home draw with West Ham. They look short in key areas and slumped in the second half
www.nytimes.com
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 8d
Nothing new really. Lemon doughnuts the only addition
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 8d
Tonight's view
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 12d
I wasn't referring specifically to that tbh, more what to expect for the season as a whole
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 12d
Wasn't specifically talking about the Wolves game there. That was avoidable, as you say and as I've written. Meant in general terms across whole season
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 12d
A positive PL start for Everton. They're 5 points better v equivalent games last season. But last week a reminder that they v much remain a work in progress. Bumps inevitable

A look at the issues in the squad & how they could be remedied

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...
Everton are building but there are issues David Moyes is still striving to address
An encouraging start to the season has been undermined with the last week exposing some of the flaws that still exist in the Everton setup
www.nytimes.com
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 14d
I don't know if I'd be alarmed as such. But it was hugely disappointing & showed issues in squad. Think Everton will be fine this season. But would be nice if 'fine' was not the extent of the ambition
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 14d
You're not the only one to come out with the "taken to task" in press conference stuff. To me, it completely misses the point. It is also a misunderstanding of the role. If pieces aren't an accurate reflection or pull punches then that's a different matter
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Patrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 14d
Understand the frustrations. Share them, even. But a journalist, the task is to ask questions & to write what we see. To remain professional. Have done that again here
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