Everton U17's 4, redshite u17's 1.

Everton battered the redshite 4-1, with four of the best goals you are likely to see in one match. Firstly Paul Hopkins hit a screamer from 20 yards after 2 minutes. Then Jay Harris hit another from just outside the box to make it 2-0 after 15 minutes. The redshite didn't like it, and had a man sent off for a disgusting 2 footed tackle on Hoko, who was causing havoc. After 70minutes Laurence Wilson hit the 3rd. Another unsoppable shot. This time from 30 yards. Andy Fowler hit the 4th. A great run and shot from the edge of the box.
Coach Gary Ablett says: "It was a good win and they were four smashing goals." (10/01/04)

What Has Happened In A Month?

Alan Harper started with a win just over a month ago, as Under-19s coach following the summer retirement of Colin Harvey. Then last week he left! Seems a bit odd!

Academy Director, Ray Hall said last week: “Alan left by mutual consent. I spoke to him on Friday and I would like to put on record my thanks and appreciation for the work he has done over the past five years. He has been involved in the development of not only the full time Academy players but also with some of the younger players.” Neil Dewsnip takes over the U19's. Everton didn't say if it was permanent or temporary.(04/09/03)

Everton U19's 0, Nigeria Youth 3. Wed 6th August, 2003. Kick-Off: 2.30pm

Everton came up against a classy outfit today. Though the skillful Super Eagles had most of the possession, it took two mistakes for them to score the 2nd & 3rd goals. The first when Jay Potter lost possession by trying to take on a man when the goalie was available, & when defender & goalie hesitated for each other to deal with a ball, & then let in a Nigerian forward to score.

Everton had their chances, notably through Anthony Barry, Damon Martland, & Scott Brown who had a goal bound shot tipped around the post.

Alan Harper says: "That was a tremendous experience for both myself and the lads. It's the first time that I've ever been involved in a club v country game as a manager and most of the players haven't as well. I was proud of both the attitude of the players and the way they played. Nigeria are a class side and they deserved to win but 3-0 was a little flattering.We passed the ball well and had it not been for two silly mistakes for the last two goals, we might have gone on to get something from the game.It was a really worthwhile experience though and I'm sure it will stand us in good stead for the new season."

Ablett is New Under 17's Coach

Gary Ablett saw his Everton Under 17's side start with a draw against Wigan.
Gary says: "It was a good start. Perhaps I expected a little bit too much from the lads on their first game back, but I was disappointed that we didn't win it. The lads did well against an older and stronger Wigan side. Perhaps we tried to be a bit too direct, rather than pass the ball - but that's something we'll work on over the coming weeks." (12/07/03)

Harper Takes Over @ The Top

Alan Harper has taken over from Colin Harvey, as coach of Everton's Under 19's. Alan has been coach to the Under 17's for the last few years. He started with a win. Goals from Robert Booth & Scott Brown gave Everton a 2-0 over Chester City. Moyesy was at hand to witness a good performance by Italian trialist Patrice Pascucci.
Alan says: "It was an excellent start. Considering it was their first game back, I was delighted. The lads were in excellent shape and were full value for their win. There's a lot of things we can work on, but it's a case of so far, so good." (12/07/03)