12. Andy Johnson

Speculation today that West Ham may be attempting to bid £15m for Andy. Moyesy and Bully have told them to sling their hook, or hammer, or jellied eels or whatever else they may be holding. £15m, double it, then we may chat. (04/06/07)

Blue Kipper says: No Kippers

11. James McFadden

Newly promoted to the Premiership, Derby County are looking to improve their squad and manager Billy Davies would jump at the chance of snapping up Faddy, as they know each other from their Motherwell days. (21/05/07)

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11. Joleon Lescott

Chelski are said to be sniffing round Joleon Lescott. Roger as he is fondly known within the walls of Goodison, has been a revelation in his first season at the Blues. Jose is having centre back problems, and he is said to be after a time served Premiership centre half, and Roger fits the bill. Was going to say it will cost you Jose, but that obviously would not be a problem. So just Real Madrid and Chelsea after him. (21/05/07)

Blue Kipper says: No Kippers

10. Tim Cahill

After the rumours that West Ham will be making an offer for AJ, press reports this morning suggest it will be a double bid involving Tiny as well. That's fair enough, we shall call it a cool £50m for the two of them, as that is what you have earned from staying in the Premiership. Word of advice though, whoever you sign at Upton Park, make sure you do it properly this time. (05/06/07)

Reports in the Italian press this morning indicate that Roma are to pursue a bid for our very own Tim Cahill this Summer. The Italian Giants who made the Quarter Finals of the Champions League this season, and who are set to finish second to Inter in Serie A, see Tiny as a useful addition to their squad, and have been mightily impressed with the Australian since his starring role in last years World Cup. If your serious boys, he will cost you a lot of lira !! (23/04/07)

Blue Kipper says: No Kippers

Signed For Everton

9. Iain Turner

On loan keeper Iain Turner returns from his unbeaten run at Sheffield Wednesday after this weekends matches, and if Sheffield Boss Brain Laws has his way, Turns will be a fully fledged Wednesday player next season. Moyesy has stated on numerous occasions that Iain's future is with the Blues, but one thing is for sure, expect a bid this Summer to test Moyesy's resolve from the Yorkshire Club for Turn's services next season.

Brian Laws says: "He has a super future ahead of him and has enjoyed the football we've given him. He'll probably want more and that's something we'll maybe speak to Everton about in the summer." (20/04/07)

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8. Gary Naysmith

Nace who has now moved on to pastures new, will be missed according to Everton Captain and his ex room mate Phil Neville. Phil has pointed out that Nace was the longest serving player at the club, and leaving the Blues was a massive wrench for the likeable Scottish full back. Phil Neville points out that his last two room mates have both been sold on by Moyesy, and he was quick to quash any rumours that Shandy has told to get his gear into Phil's room.

Phil says: "Gary was very well liked in the dressing room and will be very much missed. He was the longest serving player at the club and it was funny because I spoke to Simon Davies a few days ago and he was my first room mate at Everton and when he left I shared with Gary. I don't think many will be queuing up to be my room mate next. Although Gary played a lot of games last season it probably was not enough to keep him totally happy. At the end of the day you have got to think of your career and every Saturday when the manager names his team sheet you want to be in the 1 to 11. I am sure Gary had many sleepless nights because he has was Everton for the largest part of his career and when you have an affinity with the club it is very hard to make the decision to leave." (10/07/07)

Everton have bagged £1m for Shaggy when he signed for Sheffield Utd. The 28 year old wanted to play regular football and knew that he wouldn't get it at Everton with the likes of Lescott, Valente and youngster Paddy Boyle on the scene.

Nace says: "It is a wrench to leave Everton because I have made friends amongst the players and the staff that I will have for life but I need to be playing regularly. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Everton and working under passionate Scotsmen like Walter Smith and David Moyes and I am now looking forward to working for a passionate Englishman in Bryan Robson.

I thank everyone associated with Everton Football Club for their friendship and support over the years and I wish them all the best for the new season. I was always there or thereabouts at Everton but they had several established players and if you were out injured it was difficult to force your way back in." (06/07/07)

As part of the Phil Jagielka move to the Blues, Moyesy has given permission for Nace to speak to The Jags old club Sheffield United. The Everton left back is now pondering whether to have a chat with Blades Boss Bryan Robson about a move to the Championship. He was not included in the squad, which travelled to Scotland. (04/07/07)

If you read between the lines, we would say Nace would jump at the chance to go to Rangers.

Nace says: "It is flattering to be linked with Rangers. I've just over a year to run on my Everton contract. Like most players, I'm not happy when I am not playing. I played a number of games this season and I've been on the bench. So I've been in the 16, but you want to play.

I guess I've been linked with Rangers and Celtic for about 10 years now - I came through at Hearts as a 17-year-old and I'm 28 now. I'm perfectly used to speculation and I only know what I've seen in the papers. It is flattering because Rangers are a big club, but we will see what happens." (31/03/07)

Moyesy has hit out at claims that Nace is going anywhere this Summer.

Moyesy says: "I have heard some of the stories but I also saw that Gary said he was looking to play as big a part as he can in our run in, so good on him. I’ve got a lot of time for Gary Naysmith as a person and a player. He is a good player to have in the squad. Whenever he plays, he is totally committed and an excellent professional. Yes, he missed the Arsenal game but before that he had done very well." (29/03/07)

Gary Naysmith's performances in the Blue of Scotland have pricked up the ears of his ex club and country boss Walter Smith who is now in charge at Rangers. Nace who has Nuno in front of him at Everton is finding appearances hard to come by at Goodison and rumours off a move back up to Scotland have been gathering pace of late. Their may be some mileage in this one. (25/03/07)

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Signed For Sheffield United

7. Mikel Arteta

Mikky's future is in the news again saying that he has not spoken to Atlectico Madrid, but maybe his agent has. Agents don't you just love them, a rare breed indeed, thank Christ.

Mikky says: "I've not spoken to Athletic, but maybe my agent has. We'll leave it and see what Athletic want to do for the following season. Everton are a big club and I feel important here. I'm having a good time." (18/04/07)

Micky has once again reiterated his desire to play for his beloved Atlectico Madrid one day in his career. Atlectico may be poised to make a bid, but Moyesy is adamant that Mikky is going nowhere for a few years yet.

Mikel says: "To play with Athletic Madrid has been my dream for several years." (09/03/07)

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Signed For Everton

6. Andy van der Meyde

Apparently Shandy has left his rented accomodation on Merseyside and isn't planning to return. Rumour has it he will end up back in Italy, possibly with Palermo. A nice pink shirt should suit Andy. (19/05/07)

Moyesy has refuted claims that he said Shandy had an injury leading up to the Arse victory, and to rub salt into Shandy's wounds he said he selected the squad for the match with a view to winning it, which we did. Expect Shandy's agent to be looking for another club this Summer for the misfiring Dutch whinger, sorry winger.

Moyesy says: "In the wake of Andy van der Meyde's comments I think it is important that I set the record straight. Andy did not have a knee injury in the days leading up to the game against Arsenal and at no point did I suggest he had. I selected the squad which I believed to be right for that particular game." (30/03/07)

Relations between Moyesy and Shandy will surely now hit an all time low after the Dutch winger allegedly called Moyesy a liar for the reasons the Manager gave in not considering him for the recent win over the Arse. Moyesy has been critical of the ex Inter star and his refueling habits, and this could be a signal for a parting of the ways come this Summer.

Shandy says: "I was fit. I played a practice match two days before. I wasn't selected, that's the manager's right, but he doesn't have to tell lies. It was total nonsense that I was injured. I was completely fit. The facts are simply that the trainer didn't select me for the group. My situation here isn't easy only playing in home matches. I think the trainer simply has to be honest and tell me why I've got to sit in the stand." (29/03/07)

Shandy is undoubtedly a gifted footballer, but we never see enough of him. He plays one week and disappears for a couple of weeks. Has had his injury problems, but should make himself available for the team more often. Expect a deal back to Holland or Italy in the Summer. (07/03/07)

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5. Alessandro Pistone

As expected Sandro has been released together with Dickie Wright. Pisto a £3m signing from Newcastle in 2000 played 117 appearances for Everton.

Moyesy says: "Alessandro and Richard have both been released, although the door is slightly ajar for Richard in that we may need to bring in another keeper." (14/05/07)

Sandro hasn't played for Everton this season. We haven't even got a photo of him in the new kit. He has been 'fit' for over a month, but has still to be featured in a first team squad. Expect Pisto to be moving in the Summer. (07/03/07)

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Released By Everton

4. Alan Stubbs

As predicted Stubbsey has been offered a new one year deal. (14/05/07)

Stubbsey like Harry Hill will be offered another years contract in the Summer, if he remains free from injury. With Roger and Joey are only recognised centre halves, Stubbsey will have a huge role to play deputising for Moyesy's first choice pairing. Moyesy will not allow him to make the same mistake of a few seasons ago when he let his then Captain leave for a nightmare few months at Sunderland, before re signing him in the January transfer window. The ex Everton Skipper has been a revelation of late filling in at the back whilst Nuno, and Hibbo have been on the treatment table. Well played Moyesy if it is true, Stubbsey a True Blue, and great to see him get another season. (13/03/07)

Stubbsey has had a great season. He has lost his place to Yobo and Lescott, but when he has come in he has performed well. He has hinted it may be his last season, but with his partner Davie Weir and Kirkby mate Yosser off to pastures new, Alan will still be needed next season. Expect Moyesy to offer him another year. (07/03/07)

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Signed For Everton

3. Lee Carsley

He may have bagged a new one year deal with the Blues, but according to some reports Wigan it seems are sniffing round Harry Hill. Some reports say he has already had a medical and is ready to take up a significant increase in pay with Wigan. If what we believe to be true, Harry has yet to sign on the dotted line for the Blues. Everton are believed to be in the process of revamping the contract offer to keep the Irish International at Goodison. Lee was reported to have been seen at Wigan's Ground this week. Could have been Duncan Goodhew, Harry Hill or even Lee himself, who knows? (19/05/07)

As predicted Harry has been offered a new one year deal. (14/05/07)

Word on the street is that Moyesy will offer Harry Hill a new one year contract this Summer. The balding midfielder, I always say that, and it has no relevance to the piece has started every one of Everton's games this season in the Prem. At 32 years of age, there is a few miles left on the the folically challenged, stop it, stop it, midfielders clock. Harry turned down Wolves last season, and me thinks he would jump at the chance of another year at the Blues, especially if Europe is on offer. (13/03/07)

It's amazing that at the beginning of the season, Harry Hill nearly moved to Wolves. He has started more games than any other player this season. The unsung hero still travels from the midlands and a move closer to home maybe on the cards if Everton don't get into Europe. (07/03/07)

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Signed For Everton

2. Richard Wright

Released by the Blues at the end of last season, Dickie Wright has tonight joined Premiership outfit West Ham United, as a free agent. Dickie turned down a move to his old club Ipswich, so he could sit on the bench as third choice at Upton Park. Call me a cynic, but it can't be for the cash, nuff said. Manager Alan Curbishley has asked the groundstaff at the training ground to hide all ladders, garden implements, and sharp objects, so Dickie can settle in without the fear of another major Frank Spencer moment. (04/07/07)

Ipswich manager Jim Magilton is playin silly buggers, as me gran used to say. Although his chairman has been in talks with Dickie. Jim says nothing has been decided.

Magilton says: “I have not sat down with Richard or his agent to discuss terms. Richard has expressed a desire to return to Ipswich, but nothing concrete has been decided.” (30/05/07)

Dickie's old club Ipswich Town have opened discussions with their former keeper with a view to taking him back to East Anglia. Chairman David Sheep Head realises the financial constraints involved regarding Dickie's weekly pay packet, but the former England keeper will no doubt lower his money expectations in return for first team football.

Ipswich Chairman David Sheep Head says: "We have had a discussion with Richard Wright and he has gone on holiday to review his options. When a player is released on a free transfer then the remuneration package has to be right for the player, but it is also about which club the player wants to go to. We could not compete with a Rangers financially, for example, but there are many other factors for a player to consider and we hope Richard wants to come back to us." (17/05/07)

As expected, Dickie has been released. But in a strange twist Wright may win a reprieve if Everton can't find a new keeper over the summer. Rangers are sniffing around Everton's Number Two, but Dickie will be sorry to leave Goodison Park.

Moyesy says: "Richard has been released, although the door is slightly ajar for Richard in that we may need to bring in another keeper." (16/05/07)

As reported the other day, Ipswich are rumoured to be keen to take Dickie back to Portman Road this Summer on a free transfer, please, please, please. Anyhow, how will we spend the extra £20k a week we will be saving after Dickie's departure.

Ipswich Boss Jim Magilton says: "It's only speculation but we can't help that. With Richard coming to the end of his contract, it was always likely that he would be linked with a move back here given his history. He's an Ipswich lad and everyone knows what he thinks about the club. I had the pleasure of playing with him and when he left we all thought he would move onto bigger and better things but it hasn't worked out for him. He is someone I have admired though and you never know what can happen in football. He's a very good player who would certainly enhance the squad we have." (01/05/07)

Ipswich are the latest to be linked with Dickie. Some reports say initial talks have taken place and that a move to his former club is on the cards. (29/04/07)

Ex Everton Boss Walter Smith is looking to take Dickie Wright to Rangers in the Summer. The Everton reserve keeper's five year deal is up this June, and with him having no chance of ever being Everton's No. 1, he will definitely move on. Problem is Rangers have Alan McGregor as their first choice, so Dickie will be swapping the Royal Blue bench of Everton for the Blue bench of Rangers. Dickie don't forget your cushion, and blanket as its cold up North. (13/03/07)

Dickie will not be offered a new contract in the Summer. That's the inside info heard on the streets. So it looks like Dickie will need to look for another club. (07/03/07)

West Brom new manager, Tony Mowbray is thought to be keen to take Dickie to the Hawthorns. Dickie could go for a nominal fee, as he is out of contract in the Summer. (16/01/07)

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