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Message Board Changes

You can now view the forum without being a member. If you want to post a message, you must register. It only takes a few minutes. Click here bluekipper.com message board (18/03/04)


Gingers Ale House, Chicago, USA


Jamie & Martin with The Top Toffee Ale 'ouse Award

Congratulations to Jamie Hale for winning a prestigious award for his pub, Ginger's Ale House, being voted the 'Best Soccer Bar' in the USA at the "Best of U.S. Soccer" Awards, 2003. Jamie, who has owned the pub for over 10 years, runs the EVERTON SUPPORTERS CLUB NORTH AMERICA - CHICAGO (EFCSCNA). He says that most of the work is done by Diana Sailsbury. bluekipper.com met up with Jamie & his brother Martin at the Christmas 'Toffeemen's Day Out'. We presented Jamie with our own Top Toffee Ale 'ouse award. (28/12/03)

"Best of U.S. Soccer"
Best Soccer Bar:
1. Ginger's Ale House (Chicago, Ill.) - 22%
2. Summers Restaurant (Arlington, Va.) - 21%
3. McGann's Pub (Boston, Mass.) - 12%


I Can't Take Anymore

Saddam Hussein has at last come out of hiding, as the suffering and deprivation he was living in, he could take no longer. For months he has been holed up in shit conditions, basically in a hole, feeding on scraps, and nobody wanted to know him. Bluekipper.com are following up leads that he was not found on the outskirts of his home city of Tikrit in Iraq, but actually under the stands at Analfield, and after Saturdays defeat against the Saints, he decided he could take no more. A source close to the fallen dictator, has said he could take no more torture, and that he had suffered enough over the last few months. (15/12/03)


Sorry! We Missed You

A big SORRY to all you who have said "What the Fuck's up here?" when you couldn't find us. We have moved server to give you a bigger & better bluekipper.com. No it's not because it's cheaper. It's took us longer than we thought. To welcome you back, we have a Christmas Santa competition for you. Welcome back! Happy Blue Christmas & many 3 point victories for the new year. (12/11/03)


Thanks from Man U & The Bizzies

The plaudits for Everton fans and for the players and the Club have been flooding in all day following our final game against the Champions, Man U yesterday.
Ruud Van Kneesdestroyed said '"I think they are great fans."
"The way they supported their team was amazing and they also showed big heart and class to applaud us for winning the championship. That is the way football should be and I thank the fans for that."
The Police also had a good word, Inspector Phil Anderson, Force Incident manager for Merseyside Police, said 'Hello, hello, hello' and that he felt the event had passed off successfully. Well done to all those who showed that we are amongst the best supporters in the land, hopefully it will not be too long before the Premiership trophy is being held aloft at Goodison by the Everton Captain (12/05/03)


Gazza Shirt For Auction

Gazza's Shirt

Blue Kipper received this note of thanks from The Hartlepool United Disabled Supporters association.

"A great night had by all. The Gazza shirt made £540 which was really great. The whole auction made £2.200 and with the raffles etc this ended being close to £3.000. A huge thank you for your help and hopefully we could again put another Everton item for auction when we have our end of season party next year. Thanks for everything Best Wishes Neil." (09/06/03)

The Hartlepool United Disabled Supporters asscoiation are auctioning various items to raise funds for their group. One of these is the last Premier shirt of Paul Gascoigne, the silver Everton away strip, signed and framed. The auction takes place on the 16th of May at our Promotion Party. Any interested parties can contact me with a bid via my e-mail neil.appleyard@ntlworld.com. (06/05/03)


Toffees Play Parma For Colin Harvey
Parma
The White Pele

Everton will play Italian side Parma on Sunday August 10, kick-off 3.00pm for Colin Harvey's testimonial match.(29/04/03)


Dixie Record in Danger

Without The Paint!

No, it's not the number of times that the redshite have splattered his statue! If Claus Jorgensen scores for Bradford today he will equal Dixie Dean's 75 year record of scoring in nine successive away league games.
It's safe! They lost 1 - 0(21/04/03)


The Bishop is a Toffeeman


Canon Tom is a Toffeeman

All Kipperites should know that Blue Kipper does not have any political or religious persuasion other than Evertonian.
However, we could not let it go unnoticed that a lifelong Toffeeman has been appointed as Assistant Bishop of Liverpool, Canon Tom Williams serves at St Anthony's in Scotty Road. Coincidentally Canon Tom was born in Silvester St which runs between Vauxhall & Scotty Road and where Blue Kipper are holding our 3rd Annual Presentation Night at The Silvestrian Club!
Congratulations Canon Tom, please say a prayer for the Blues before the Derby on Saturday(16/04/03)


China Tour Off

Everton have confirmed that the tour to China has been cancelled

Ian Ross said:“Sadly, we have to announce that the club's proposed trip to China has this morning been cancelled. "The simple truth is that we could not take the risk of exposing anyone - be they players, officials or supporters - to the possibility of infection by the SARS virus.(07/04/03)

Toffeemen Hitting The Bar

Get The Ale In

Some Toffeemen hit the bar more than others (OK Kipper). But the boys in blue have hit the woodwork more than any other club in the Premiership. A total of 11 times. (09/03/03)


Top Award for Blue Bill

Bill Kenwright

Bill Kenwright has been awarded The Bernard Delfont Award for Outstanding Contribution to Showbusiness from The Variety Club @ The Dorchester in London. In his acceptance speech, Blue Bill says: "I can't believe I've got this award and Wayne Rooney..." (24/02/03)


The Ruleteros Society

The Other Everton

The 1st Annual General Meeting of THE RULETEROS SOCIETY will be held in the Roscoe’s Head, Roscoe Street, Liverpool, on Sunday 9th March 2003 at 14:00pm. (19/02/03)


Europe Still On

Andy Gray with The European Cup Winners Cup

Everton must finish in the top six this season to guarantee a place in Europe. An extra UEFA Cup place would have been on offer via the Premiership if both Arsenal and Chelsea had reached the final for a second successive season, but they were drawn against each other in the next round of the FA Cup yesterday.(18/02/03)


Everton in World Rankings

The People's Club have jumped on board of the World Club Rankings for the 1st time in years. We are currently in 32nd place. Not great, but in there & above the shite.

FOX SPORTS WORLD CLUB RANKINGS FEBRUARY 6, 2003

1 ARSENAL (ENG) 248
2 AC MILAN (ITA) 229
3 REAL MADRID (ESP) 227
4 MANCHESTER UTD (ENG) 216
5 INTER MILAN (ITA) 214
6 REAL SOCIEDAD (ESP) 193
7 VALENCIA (ESP) 187
8 BAYERN MUNICH (GER) 177
9 SANTOS (BRA) 158
10 JUVENTUS (ITA) 152
11 AJAX (HOL) 132
12 PSV EINDHOVEN (HOL) 118
13 NEWCASTLE UTD (ENG) 111
14 INDEPENDIENTE (ARG) 106
15 LAZIO (ITA) 98
16 DORTMUND (GER) 93
17 DEPORTIVO (ESP) 92
18 PORTO (POR) 62
19 BESIKTAS (TUR) 57
20 RANGERS (SCO) 56
21 CORINTHIANS (BRA) 35
22(t) BOCA JRS (ARG) 32
22(t) MONACO (FRA) 32
24 AUXERRE (FRA) 26
25 TOLUCA (MEX) 25
26 Celtic (SCO) 22
27 Colo-Colo (CHI) 22
28 Marseille (FRA) 22
29 Lokomotiv Moscow (RUS) 16
30 Werder Bremen (GER) 15
31 Everton (ENG) 12
32 LA Galaxy (USA) 11
33 Nice (FRA) 8
34 Chelsea (ENG) 7
35 Gremio (BRA) 7

Others receiving votes

Feyenoord (HOL) 6; Sao Paulo (BRA) 4; Galatasaray (TUR) 3; Panathainikos (GRE) 3; red shite (ENG) 2; Stuttgart (GER) 2; River Plate (ARG) 1; Slavia Prague (CZE) 1 (12/02/03)


No Intertoto

Intertoto Cup

Moyesy has said No to the Intertoto. So we'll have to qualify to get a trip in Europe next season.
Moyesy says: "We have watched how clubs involved in the competition this season, like Fulham and Aston Villa, have fared and that has affected our decision more than anything. Looking at their experiences you understand how intensive the demands are. The English season is a long and hard one. The games are hard and it takes its toll. That’s why we have decided against the Intertoto at this time.” (30/01/02)


Bring in the Chinese New Year

Arrgh! It's The Wife!!

Is it the Year of the Ram, the Lamb, the Sheep or the Goat? There seems some confusion but on Saturday 1st Feb, before the Leeds home game, Everton will be celebrating the event on the pitch, presumably to keep in with the sponsors!
What with Lambs, Rams, Sheep & Goats let's hope we have time to clear away all the shite before Leeds appear!
Get down to Goodison early if, having just said 'goodbye' to one dragon you want to see another! (29/01/03)


New Training Complex - Opposition?


Everton's plans to build a new training complex on the outskirts of Liverpool could face a High Court challenge from local residents.
Campaign group "Help Halewood" are set to mount a protest in court to the proposed £9m state-of-the-art development which they say will ruin the greenbelt status of the area!
Only around 400 objections to Everton's scheme were raised when Knowsley Council Planning Committee considered the application in November and the training complex was given the go-ahead, John Prescott decided it was not necessary to have a public inquiry into the situation.
The only option left to local residents is High Court action and it is believed this is under consideration at the moment. So if you are a Toffee in the Halewood make sure you give it the thumbs up! (14/01/03)


Congratulations to Susie Blue Thighs

In yer dreams

This isn't an excuse to show Susie's thighs again. It's congratulations to Susie and new born Toffee Lady Mckenzie Hale. Best wishes from Blue Kipper. Will you be in Coopers tonight Susie?(07/12/02)


Gwladys Street's Blue Book

David France & David Prentice

The two David's France & Prentice (yes, he of Echo fame) launch their book 'Gwladys Street's Blue Book' next Monday, 11th November 2002 at W H Smith in Church Street from 1pm until 2.30pm. Players past and present will be there to sign copies, amongst them will be Brian Labone, Alan Stubbs & David Unsworth.
Priced at £19.95 the book chronicles our unrivalled tenure of 100 seasons in the top flight of football, only The People's Club can boast this!
So get out in your dinner hour next week or throw a sicky and go and get your copy signed by the stars, rumour has it Roonaldo might even be there on his BMX! (04/11/02)

Special Offer for 300 Lucky Fans.


Jags on the loose at Bellefield

Now available at Bellefield

There were Jaguars on the loose at Bellefield today and Billy Smart was nowhere to be seen! Moses is taking us to the Promised Land, we all know that but apparently David will be traveling in his new Jaguar. Moysey has done his latest deal and a fleet of Jags are available to the clubs 'top officials' including Alan Irvine. Another example of us being on the up, on the right track and doing it in style! Another nice one Moyesy.(30/10/02)


Everton Ban Some Fella

The club has banned a fan for owning up to being a thug in a book. Everton’s Head of Corporate Affairs and PR, Ian Ross, said: “Over the last 24 hours the club has been inundated with emails and phone calls from supporters expressing their disgust at the publication. The supporter in question has now been informed that he will not be allowed into the Arsenal game.” (17/10/02)


Record Breaking Rooney
Wayne Rooney
Rooney
Tommy Lawton
Lawton

Wayne Rooney became the youngest Everton player to score a goal for Everton, when he scored our 2nd in last night's Worthington Cup game with Wrexham. He beat the record set by Everton Legend Tommy Lawton 65 years ago.

Wayne Rooney
16 years 341 days
v Wrexham (a)
1 October 2002
Tommy Lawton
17 years 130 days
v Wolves (a)
13 February 1937

Clarke & Southern Seaside Bound

Peter Clarke
Keith Southern

Centre Half, Peter Clarke, & midfielder, Keith Southern have been signed up by Blackpool on a 3 month deal. This is to accomodate the 2 Li's, as Moyesy thinks the Chinese lads will be in the reserves for the early part of their Everton career. (06/08/02)


Songs for 100 Years

Blue Bill

Blue Bill has commissioned a new club anthem which will be cut this Sunday and sang by players, the board and management. The anthem is a plan to celebrate 100 years in the top flight and will be in the form of a two-track CD.
In addition, 100 'lucky' fans who win a competition, being run by the redshite Echo, will also get to sing on the tracks.
No details yet as to what the songs will be but hopefully it will be in the 'Altogether Now' bracket and give us credi'bill'ity as well as profile for our 100 years celebrations - any suggestions?(31/07/02)


Oooooooooooo!!!!!!

I luv Glen

Well, we've checked the date and it's not April 1st! We thought Lee Carsley was taking the piss, apparently not, Lee announced that Moysey introduced a psychologist to the squad at the weekend working in groups with the defence, midfield & attack - Moysey must have thought it was pointless working with Gerrard! Psycho told Unsey he was Cafu, Gemmill he was Ronaldhino & Borussia Ferguson that he was fit!!
Lee confirmed it was a 'he' so the Eileen rumours can be dismissed, he said 'The gaffer introduced us to a psychologist who has been working with us over the weekend.'
"We've had a couple of sessions with him. He has split us into different units - attackers, midfielders and defenders - to do some work with each of us.
"We have all given it a go and hopefully we will get some benefit from it."
Psycho was then moving on to the Board to tell them they had to dig deep and give more money to Moysey!(30/07/02)


'That Saturday Night Feeling'
'Don't You Just Love Him?

Blue Bill on Meysey

On SKY Sports TV news last night Blue Bill was explaining the discussion between Richard Wright, David Moyes & Blue Bill himself which finally sealed the deal. Firstly, Blue Bill told Wright the reason that he wanted him to sign for Everton was so that he could be the next Everton goalkeeper who was No.1 for both Everton and England. Then up pipes the man who gave us 'The Peoples Club' with his reason.
Moyesy said he wanted Wright to sign for him so that Wright could give Moyes that 'Saturday Night Feeling', 'you know the feeling' he went on to explain, 'the EUPHORIA of winning!' The deal was done.
That just about says it all well done Moysey, we love ya already!(24/07/02)


Oh Yes! Oldknow Released

Doh!

With the new kit (complete with Halfy-Halfy sponsor) delayed until August 30th, with it still not being possible to buy an Everton complilation CD in the Megastore & with my mates Mrs still waiting to place an order to kit out her 9 year old son's bedroom - she's been waiting months, Everton made an announcement today!
Everton’s Head of Marketing, Andy Oldknow, today left the club.
A club spokesman said: 'With effect from 12 noon, Mr Oldknow ceased to be employed by Everton Football Club.'
This will come as no surprise to anyone who has ever tried to obtain merchandising from the club, just ask your wife, she'll tell you just what it is really like. If only the Club realised it's own potential - WE WANT TO SPEND OUR MONEY ON YOU!
I wonder if we already had someone lined up before he 'ceased to be employed' or will the ship be rudderless for a while?
Make sure we get it right next time Dumbford!(17/07/02)


Kejian are New Sponsors

Fancy this on your Everton shirt.

Kejian a Chinese electronics company are the new Sponsors. They will be formally announced next week. The word Kejian is displayed in chinese above. Fancy that on your Everton shirt? The deal is said to be the biggest in Everton's history. The Premiership is to be televised in China, so Everton should be a favourite in the far east. Lets hope they sell as many shirts as South Korea. (05/07/02)


Jim Royle - My Arse!

The Real Mr Royle

The Merseyside rag that's not too fond of the Blues has a nice little article in The Insider column this evening from Blue Kipper fan Paddy Sheehan.
Apparantly on the official redshite webshite they send e-mails out to Cajuns who are registered, 'Jim Royle' (aka Ricky Tomlinson) is currently to be seen in an advert promoting the new shite home kit, the latest message has gone out saying they've updated the wallpaper section to put on your computer (as if) and have also added, ' a great new promotional shot for the new strip featuring JOE ROYLE'. Nice one! (04/07/02)


Bye Bye Bellefield

After serving the club well for over 40 years since the days of Harry Catterick, the club announced today that the training facilities could be on the move to a 'multi-million pound state of the art complex' in South Liverpool.

The move was announced by Cheif Executive Michael Dumbford, he said: "I can confirm that the club is considering an alternative to Bellefield in the Halewood area, which would accomodate both the first team and Youth Academy.

"The club are hoping to have the move completed by the summer 2004. The sale of the existing training ground will help fund the move."

This is not before time, Blue Kipper is aware that senior personnel have not been happy with the facilities at Bellefield for a number of years now and whilst they will not be happy with a 2 year wait at least they know it is on it's way. Or is it? Why the secrecy 'considering an alternative' 'somewhere in Halewood' 'officials are reluctant to reveal'! Tell us where it is, the autograph hunters demand to know!! (02/07/2002)


New Logo For The New Kit

Dixie and the new logo

We at Blue Kipper have had details of the THREE shirts Everton are to use this season.

1st: Royal Blue with Puma badge on one tit and Everton crest on the other. The shirt has very little white on it (thank you). It has thin white stitching around the coller, cuffs etc.

2nd: As above but White shirt with blue stitching.

3rd: As above but Black shirt with silver stitching.

The above Logo will go on the top of the sleeve next to the Premiership crest to celebrate 100 seasons in top flight football. Looks pretty good to us Click here for Blue Kipper's Kits (23/06/02)


Moyesy Impressed with Honest Andy

Andy Holden

David Moyes has decided to keep Andy Holden as part of his backroom staff.

Andy explained:"It was a massive relief when he took me into his office and told me he thought there was a place for me at the club.

"The thing he said he liked most about me was my honesty. I always spoke up if there was something I didn't agree with, and he seemed to admire that."

“The last 12 months have been tough. I must have gone to between 70 and 100 matches last season!

"Everton is a massive club with phenomenal support. They deserve the best and I hope we can give them something to cheer about next season."(10/06/02)


Aberdeen Off - Dunfermline On

Well done Everton! The Aberdeen friendly game has been called off. The last time we played them there was quite a bit of trouble. So there has been a bit of talk between the fans hoping that this would happen. Anyway the game will now be played against Dunfermline at East End Park on Saturday 27 July, 2002 kick-off 3.00pm. Click here for full fixture details. (23/05/02)


Once a Blue Always A Blue

Everton Youth came down to earth tonight, when they were beaten 4-1 by a very good Aston Villa side in the 1st leg of the Final of the FA Youth Cup. Things started so well with Wayne 'Rocky' Rooney having 8 attempts on goal in the first 25 minutes. Four were saved by the Keeper, including a brilliant Double save. Two went wide of the goal, One was blocked on the line, & he scored with a header.

His celebrations following his goal, saw him pull his shirt over his head, revealing a sexy little white T-shirt exclaiming "Once a Blue, Always a Blue." Fantastic. We'll definitely remind him of that if he ever wants to go & sit on the bench at Arsenal.

The second half was all Villa, who scored 3 goals in a 20 minute spell. It looks tough order to win it know, but with 'The DUKE' UP FRONT, WHO KNOWS? (14/05/02)


We are 'The Fans of the Season'

Andy in Rotterdam

Andy Gray, hero of the 80's. Now a pundit on Sky TV, has said what we all know that we are the best fans.

In an interview in 'Match' magazine
Andy says: "I'm pretty biased actually, but Evertonians are the Fans of the Season. They've got an amazing group of loyal fans. They've had a dreadful season by their standards again and yet you go to Goodison Park and there's 37 or 38,000 there every week. I think they've been fantastic for the club this season, supporting a team that's struggled. Yes, I am a bit biased but if you go to Goodison Park I'm sure you'd agree with me." (02/05/02)


Alan Ball Wants The Club To Back Moyesy With Cash

Alan Ball

Alan Ball, one of Everton's greatest players wants the club to back Moyesy with hard cash.

Bally says "It will be the start of a new era if Moyes gets some money. They need players, they need good players, they need expensive players, players who will play for the Everton shirt. Those Everton fans are fantastic, they keep turning up in their thousands, year after year. They deserve money to be spent on that team and then David Moyes will hopefully do the job." (30/05/02)


Alan Irvine is No. 2

Alan Irvine

Everton have confirmed that Alan Irvine will join us at the end of the season.

Alan said:" I spent three very enjoyable years at Everton and that obviously makes a difference."

David Moyes said “We are delighted that Alan has decided to join us and he will arrive at the club at the end of the season.”(25/04/02)

Former Everton winger, Alan Irvine is wanted by David Moyes as a member of the coaching staff. Problem is he has only just said he will join the FA as a coach in Summer this year.This after 4 years at Newcastle.
Moysey says: “We have made an approach to Newcastle United for Alan Irvine and I’d like to make him part of the staff . He’s a very good coach who is very well thought of and somebody who I’ve known for a long time. He would be of great benefit to us and all I’ve got to do now is wait for a response from both Newcastle and from Alan.” Alan played 80 times for Everton in the early 80's. (18/04/02)

 

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Motty Tips The Blues

BBC's Legendary Commentator, Complete with Sheepy

Whilst all of Europe are gearing up for the start of Euro 2004, legendary BBC commentator John Motson, is predicting Everton will be stronger next season.

Instead of Wayne Rooney getting all the headlines, Motty believes that Jimmy Mac's contribution will be vital next season, in moving the club forward.

Motty who is in Portugal, ahead of the Championships, was in hospital when he made his comments. Doctors have warned the veteran star, that it would be in his best interests if he took off his sheepskin coat, in the sweltering heat of Lisbon. Motty obviously refused, insisting that it was stuck to him, and there was piss all he could do about it.

Motty says: "I'm surprised at how Everton have under-performed this season - I thought they would be among the big-hitters. The trouble is they've not got the financial position, the money to improve in two key positions. It's obvious they need greater creativity in the middle.

I tell you what though, I think next year we'll see a lot more of James McFadden, I really do think it'll be his year. But it's obvious they need greater creativity in the middle." (09/06/04)


The Euro Kipper League

eddiecav66 from the bluekipper.com message board has set up a Euro 2004 Fantasey League for all Everton fans to use. It's easy to use and just a bit of fun. Full details below.

Click on the link below, then register. After registering you have to pick your formation and team. Once you have done this you must then put the details below in the Mini League section. Once all this has been done you then have to hope and pray that you are not shite.
By the way the competition itself gives prizes out to the best leagues and players.

http://sportinglife.fantasyeurofootball.com

The League is : The Euro Kipper League

Password : 1878


Ground Sharing with redshite!

The North West Development Agency has recommended that Everton share a stadium with city rivals Liverpool.

The body charged with reviving the region reckons it will provide a better stadium and save money, the Agency obviously employs some very clever people!

NWDA as they like to be known, have already approached the redshite and asked them to consider the option with the Central Docks are of North Liverpool already being mooted as a possible venue, well blow us down, there's a good site for a stadium, right on the dockside!!

Steve Broomhead, agency chief executive, said: "With the City of Culture year coming up in 2008, there is a view that we should look at improving the city's sporting facilities and that we should look at building a world class venue in Liverpool."

Everton have yet to receive an approach. What do you think? E-mail bluekipper.com

What The Fans Think


Swim With Dolphins

Evertonian Stevie is helping to raise £5000 to send Brooke Harvey aged 4 years old, who has a terminal genetic illness called fucosidosis, to swim with the dolphins. Donations can be made to 'Do it for the kids Brooke Harvey Appeal' at H.S.B.C. code 40.29.12 Account Number: 41866265. (28/12/03)


Exclusive - Scottish Knees Up

Moyesy has taken the 1st team squad up to Scotland today for a pre-Christmas do. As the players are playing over the Christmas, this is their Christmas. There is no truth in the rumour that they will all be wearing kilts at the get together, although Davie Weir, Jimmy Mac, Nace, Alan Irvine, Jimmy Lundon, Scot Gemmill & Moyesy himself were seen with a skip full of haggis & sporrans. The piss-up was held in Glasgow, where Big Dunc showed the boys his old drinking haunts. (14/12/03)


Player Power Gone Mad

The Rat at the bluekipper.com Interview

Everton's most successful skipper in their long history is that disillusioned with today's modern game, that he is thinking of walking away from football for good. Ratcliffe who won a host of honours through the eighties for the Blues, and also skippered Wales, is fed up with the power that the young players of today hold against their clubs. Ratters who has held managerial positions at Chester, and Shrewsbury, has been out of work since resigning from the Shrews in May of this year.

The Rat says: "I'm starting to think about looking for some work outside football for the first time because I'm not enjoying the way the game is going. For me, a big problem is the attitude of modern players. The amount of respect they show their clubs is absolutely shocking. Part of the problem these days is that players often earn a lot more than the manager and that is bound to diminish the manager's power. If a manager clamps down on them with a fine for breaches of discipline or missing training it still does not seem to mean anything to them. They go to the union or seek a tribunal. The discipline and commitment to a club I grew up with are values you don't see so much any more. You can see it on the pitch. Some young players today look as if they don't care if they are letting themselves down or not, and sometimes they are not being shown the best example by older professionals." (11/12/03)

Exclusive Interview With Kevin Ratcliffe


Old Mother Riley To Ref v Utd

Old Mother Riley Mike Riley

It will come as no surprise that the Premiership have announced that Old Mother Riley is to ref our final game of the season at home to Man U on Sunday!
Mike Riley, possibly the referee who has helped Manchester United to the Premiership title the most, has been appointed to referee their final game of the season. Much has been said about Riley's performances at Old Trafford this season: 4 games and 4 victories for the home side. 6 penalties for Manchester United in those 4 games and nothing for the away sides apart from yellow and red cards.
We are amazed that Eddie Wolstenholme isn't the 4th official! We'll be watching closely. (06/05/03)


The Row Is Over! Oh no it isn't!

The Luverly SKY

United get the trophy after we've cheered our boys for getting into Europe. By that time all the drunks will be in the Top Toffee Ale 'ouses around Goodison, with the ground half empty. Happy Days!

Some spokesman says: "The presentation will take place after the match immediately following the Everton players' end of season lap of appreciation to the fans at Goodison.

"The club had always agreed to make Goodison Park available for the presentation provided that any safety concerns had been fully addressed.

"The Premier League would like to take this opportunity to thank Everton for their constructive and helpful attitude in resolving this matter." Don't you love a happy ending. (07/05/03)

Premier League chief executive, Richard Scudamore says: "We have obligations to our sponsors and to our television partners to which Everton put their name. There is no question. The trophy will be presented at Everton at some stage on Sunday afternoon. I do not believe there is a safety issue. I am quite certain that the whole occasion can be safely policed."
Everton want the trophy to be presented in the United dressing room, with the cameras on them, or 15 minutes after the final whistle. After the Everton team have done their lap of honour. This will allow all the Everton fans to leave if they want or stay to show their appreciation. Watch this space! (06/05/03)

Arsenal's defeat by Leeds yesterday has given the Mancs the Championship and resolved the row over who did what after our match with Man U at Goodison on Sunday. Of course it was all driven by SKY who wanted Man U to be presented with the Trophy & do a lap of honour whilst quite rightly, we felt the stage was ours for Moyesy & the boys to celebrate a season that has surpassed all of our expectations. They will now get the Championship trophy before we play them, probably at OT on Saturday in front of their hoardes, leaving the Blues to have a deserved lap of honour. (05/05/03)


Life Ban ?

Fan Could Get Life

Terence Page, the chappie who threw one of them nylon flags at Salif Diao during the derby on Saturday, is due before magistrates on Thursday charged with encroaching the Goodison Park playing surface. Even if the magistrates do not impose a ban expect Everton to take the hard line and give him a life ban.

Other than Unsys pen it was the only shot on target all day.(22/04/03)


Bye Bye Halton? Chemical Alley

Halton

It's not sour grapes that we lost tonight to a Barcode team stuffed with internationals, it's just that the pitch is shite and Andy Holden has had enough! The Widnes Stadium would appear to have a short shelf life, rumour is that Southport is on the cards for next season - rather a ride on the fun fair than a Ready Brek hairdo! (15/04/2002)


Wiley is 4th Official!

I'm Watchin' You Too

Aren't the FA just beauts?!
Big Dunc fan Alan Wiley, apt name for a prick, has been appointed 4th official for the Newcastle game on Sunday. Everton have already lodged a complaint against him following his comments to his linesman at the Arsenal game regardingDuncan. As the match was live on SKY and the incident highlighted by Andy Gray, the world and his wife knew about this. Blow me Wiley is appointed to Goodison just 2 weeks later! No thanks! At least he'll have a chance of an early apology to Everton & Big Dunc - some chance! (01/04/2003)


He's a Toffeeman!
& A Prankster!!

Hard as Nails!
Turns out young Eric was having a laugh! Him and his mates set it up for the press and he made the headlines for his 5 minutes of fame back home. His missus was invited down to Bellefield, met Moyesy and the boys and Eric's lad was given a Rooney shirt and it all made front page news. Eric's Dad was on telly last night and made a good show of portraying Eric and his mates as cheeky chappies whilst clearly embarrassed. Don't think that Goodison appearance on the pitch is on now Eric - but you're welcome at The Blue KipperPresentation Night as long as you bring your helmet - we'll all have ours! (16/04/2003)

The brave solider out in Iraq who took 4 bullets to the head and survived to tell the tale is a Toffeeman.
Eric Walderman from Fleetwood serving out in The Gulf War hit the headlines yesterday in what must have been a miracle, he took 4 shells in his helmet - he must be harder than Mad Dog, but why didn't he duck? Well done Eric, you will return a hero & should be paraded around Goodison. Thanks to 'sunlink' for the info, any pictures of Eric & his family decked out in royal blue & white?(28/03/2003


EXCLUSIVE Interview with Deggsey

Derek Mountfield

Blue Kipper interviewed Derek Mountfield on Friday 7th March 2003. Derek, an Evertonian, was a tower of strength in the 80's, winning FA Cup, Championship, & European medals, scoring many vital goals from his centre half position. Click here for The Interview.


Pay Up Or Else!

Marco

Everton are sending the boys round to Perugia to claim the money they are owed for the deal on the sale of Marco Materazzi.
Everton sold him back to the Italian club for £2.5m in the summer of 1999 after he stayed with us for just one season, he didn't stay around back at Perugia for long either, he joined Inter Milan for £7.5m!
Everton have waited long enough for the £500k sell-on fee they are owed and intend to persue the matter through the courts, a horses head in the Chairmans bed might prove quicker and more successful - Perugia are broke! (10/02/03)


Well Dunford!

100 Years

Michael Dunford has done his level best over the years to alienate himself from the fans but today, the man we dubbed 'Dumbford', has gone a very long way towards retrieving a reputation amongst Toffeemen.
He went into the bowels of Analfield and presented the latest of our 100 years plaques to Prick Parry - it was duly accepted, what a coup, and the redshite just didn't see it coming!
Michael Dunford said, “Anfield was our home from 1884 until 1892 and as a club we are proud that we gave birth to onof the world's best known names in football stadia.
It is entirely appropriate therefore that in this very special year for Everton to mark our association with Anfield." - well said Michael!
The redshite are still deciding where to display our latest plaque, we'll let you suggest on the next Blue Kipper Poll! (28/01/03)


Dixie Dean - Officially A Great
Dixie Dean
Dixie

Gazza
Gazza

Everton's Greatest ever player, Dixie Dean, is honoured at The National Football Museum, when it launches it's Hall of Fame to honour the greats of the English game, at a charity dinner on 1 December, 2002.
Membership is open to people of any nationality as long as they had made a significant contribution to English football. Membership is open to people of any nationality as long as they had made a significant contribution to English football. Paul Gascoigne is also included. (30/11/02)


FREE SMIRNOFF ICE ANYONE?

Lard kisses the shirt

Lard, the captain of Blue Kipper FC - The fat fella pictured above, is representing Everton in "The Smirnoff Emergency Footy Fix Air Football Tournament".

It is being played at The JJB Soccer Dome, Stadium Way, Wigan. on Wednesday, 13th November 2002. We play against Man Utd, Man City, Bolton, Blackburn & redshite.

The fun starts at 1.00pm with FREE SMIRNOFF ICE TO ALL SUPPORTERS. Blue Kipper will have a load of supporters going down. So get yer arses down to Wigan, & support Everton, & get free ale aswell. Photos & Reports from the Final. (11/11/02)


Plaque is Stolen!

Not Me Guvnor!

Now we know that you are supposedly innocent until proven guilty but will the thieving redshite bastard who has nicked a piece of our history please give it back? EVERTON are considering offering a reward for information leading to the guilty party after the theft of their first historic plaque from The Sandon pub in 'Shamfield'.
It was only unveiled three weeks ago as part of this season's celebrations at the club achieving 100 years in top flight football.Bastards!
If you have any information on the whereabouts of the plaque contact Inspector Harrison, Neighbourhood Inspector at Walton Lane Police Station.(07/11/02)


Nyarko Speaks!

Alex Nyarko     The Invisible Man

Alex Nyarko, The Invisible Man, has surfaced to give an interview in this week's Paris St. German programme and from the contents they could be shipping him back to us pretty soon as this confirms he is off his rocker!
Favourite Clothes? - 'God has given me the chance of having a body that allows me to be at ease in all styles of clothing'.
Friends? - 'My best friend is God'.
Love? - 'God, my wife, my children and humanity'
Outside Football? - 'Reading the Bible, I always have one on me' (must have a back pocket in his shorts).
After Football? - 'I will devote myself completely to religion!'
Apparently there was a full moon out the night of the interview, Alex was howling, he appears to be barking mad! (09/10/02)


Happy Birthday Bill

Jack Duckworth   Bill Kenwright

Happy Birthday Bill from all at Blue Kipper. Blue Bill is Heinz 57 today, ironically Bill the Jack Duckworth look-a-like shares his birthday with Kevin Kennedy aka Curly Watts. Let's hope it's not the only occassion this season when he tastes the bubbly! (04/09/02)


 

Younger than his Shirt Number!

Number 18

Squad numbers for the new season were announced today, as expected Richard Wright takes over the No.1 shirt with Mr Magoo being relegated to No.35. The Duke is one of the few players were he is younger than his shirt number 18! Joey Yobo is number 20 & M'Juli is 23 the full squad is as follows:

Full squad list: 1 Richard Wright, 2 Steve Watson, 3 Alessandro Pistone, 4 Alan Stubbs, 5 David Weir, 6 David Unsworth, 7 Niclas Alexandersson, 8 Tomasz Radzinski, 9 Kevin Campbell, 10 Duncan Ferguson, 11 Mark Pembridge, 12 Li Tie, 13 Steve Simonsen, 14, Idan Tal, 15 Gary Naysmith, 16 Thomas Gravesen, 17 Scot Gemmill, 18 Wayne Rooney, 19 Joe-Max Moore, 20 Joseph Yobo, 21 Li Wei Feng, 22 Tobias Linderoth, 23 Rodrigo, 26 Lee Carsley, 27 Peter Clarke, 28 Tony Hibbert, 29 Kevin McLeod, 30 Nick Chadwick, 31 Leon Osman, 32 Keith Southern, 33 George Pilkington, 34 Sean O’Hanlon, 35 Paul Gerrard.(31/07/02)


Gotta Pick A Pocket or Two

Blue Bill

Blue Bill was doing a good impression of Fagan, when he told Moyesy his Summer spending was up. But don't be suprised if we get another player in. There may be a player moving out to help finance it before the start of the season.
Blue Bill says: 'There's nothing left in the budget. There are two budgets you look at in football because wages are so important. You have your wages budget and your spending budget, and they're both spent. However, there's that word called negotiation and there are those words called balancing the books. Have we drawn the line? Yes, but that doesn't mean to say that I don't discuss with David every day a different player, because that is what football is all about. 'I think the art this summer has been to try and make the few million budget he's had seem like four times that, and I think David's done that very well.' (27/07/02)


Chaddy Signs on For More

Nick Chadwick

Chaddy has signed an extension to his current contract that will see him stay at Goodison until 2005.
Chaddy says: “David Moyes has been brilliant for me so far since he’s come to the club and I hope that can continue. Hopefully, this shows that I am in his plans, but that’s not to say I don’t need to prove myself yet again at the start of the season. It’s going to be extremely hard to get into the side. Fergie and Kevin Campbell are established professionals who have been in the Premier League for many years. Tomasz is settled in now and I’m sure he’ll shine this year. Everyone’s talking about Wayne at the moment after his good performances and we’ve got Joe-Max Moore as well. It’s going to be tough, but I think competition for places is a good for the side and you’ve got a good mixture of youth and experience in our strikers. Hopefully, we can get the right blend and score some goals between the five of us. I finished the season on a high, but I need to continue that. I think this signals the start of my career. I’m at the bottom of the ladder and I have to work my way up and hopefully by scoring a few more goals next season I can do that. I haven’t really set any targets for next season, but I just want to get as many starts, sub appearances and obviously as many goals as possible. I’m just looking to do the best I can.” All we need to do is get the ball up to him. (19/07/02)


Baka to haunt us?

Ibrahima Bakayoko - what happens next?

Rolland Courbis, the Marseille coach who sold us the striker, has been banned from football indefinitely and placed on bail. He has been charged with taking illegal payments after an investigation into transfers which includes that of Bakayoko to Everton.
Everton have distanced themselves from the controversy surrounding the transfer of Ibrahim Bakayoko to the club 30 months ago.
We certainly hope that there were no Baka handers going on! (04/07/02)


Harro is New Secretary

Harro


Everton have appointed David Harrison as club secretary.
Harro, 30, joined Everton in 1995, working in the ticket office before being appointed assistant secretary in 1998.

Harro says: "I am delighted to accept the position. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Everton so far and hope that continues in the future.".

So now we have 2 secretary's, unfortunately one has the title Chief Exec. (02/07/02)


Programme by Post

Be first in the ale'ouse with your programme this season by subscribing to Everton's matchday programme 'Blue' - voted the best in the Premiership last season.
For just £60 (£54 for Season ticket holders) it will land on your mat before matchday and just so Alan Ball's Can Lad and Kenyon do not feel left out, it can be sent to Europe (£70) or Elsewhere in the World(£82)!
For details e-mail mailorder@evertonfc.com or call the subscription hotline on 0151 330 2344.(02/07/02)


Davie Weir Extends Contract

Davie Weir

Everton captain, Davie Weir has agreeed to sign an extended contract with us. This will keep Davie here until the end of season 2004/05, when he will be 35.
Moyesy says: "It is good news because his performances last season and prior to that have been very good. He is the sort of person you want around the place, he is an excellent ambassador for the club as well as being a very good player. When you look around centre-halves are hard to come by, especially good ones, so we are glad that David has agreed to put pen-to-paper on a new contract."
Time for a few Davie Weirs, we think. (01/07/02)


Unsey Teams up with BLUEBLOOD

Unsey presented with Champers for his Testimonial at the Blue Kipper Do

David Unsworth with be teaming up with BLUEBLOOD to organise events in his Testimonial year.

Unsey said:"I am delighted that the BLUEBLOOD Charity will benefit and I think the fans will be, too."

BLUEBLOOD treasurer, Steve Milne said: "We are more than happy to be working alongside David Unsworth in this important year. It's always nice to see current players helping out the old-boys."

Win Free Tickets for Unsy's Testimonial

Before the match with Athletic Bilbao, Evertonians have the chance to play in a Celebrity Charity match. Former Everton and redshite players will be involved. So if you have always dreamt of playing at Goodison and booting a former redshite player in the nuts you can ring the David Unsworth Testimonial Hotline on 0151 520 2362 to find out details.(25/06/02)


EXCLUSIVE - BILL KENWRIGHT OUSTED

Gordon Clegg

It's official Bill Kenwright has been replaced. So for all of you out there who have moaned for the last few years about him not doing enough you have finally got your own way.

In tonight's episode of Coronation Street Betty Williams (Turpin of hot pot fame) retired from the Rovers to be near her son Gordon Clegg, played by Blue Bill for over 30 years but not anymore, Bill was replaced in the part by actor Geoffrey Leesley! Blue Kipper believes this has come about so Bill can concentrate fully on the progress of the move to Kings Dock!


Duncan tells Bertie to Shove It

Shove it

Duncan has yet again told Bertie that he never wants to play for Scotland again.

Bertie said;"I spoke to Ferguson for 15 minutes and tried very hard to get him to play for me against Germany, but he said he never wanted to play for Scotland again.

"What could I do? The only solution was to find another big and strong striker, which we have done in Kevin Kyle. He will need to be our Duncan Ferguson now for that game in particular."(10/06/02)


Moyesy Praises "Fans who understand"

Moyesy chewing it over

In his quest for new players, the manager of The People's Club has praised the fans for understanding how hard it is buy players with next to no money.

Moyesy says : "I have to start somewhere with new players and I will be hoping to bring in one or two faces but it's important we don't make mistakes. Everton's supporters are incredibly passionate, but I get the feeling they understand the difficulties the club has been in. They realise the club will perhaps have to look at a different route to getting back to the elite of English football.
But the support is the strongest part of this football club."


Blue Kipper Interviewed The Rat

Kevin Ratcliffe

The Rat was brilliant. Full Interview . (19/04/02)


Unsey's Testimonial

Unsey at the Blue Kipper Presentation Night
Free Tickets for Unsey's Testimonial

Unsey's Testimonial is confirmed as a game against Athletico Bilbao on Saturday, 10th August 2002. Clearly Unsey was under the influence when he told us it was Newcastle, as we were all stone cold sober. (17/05/02)David Unsworth is hoping to finalise details for his Testimonial Match with Newcastle Utd favourites to be the opposition. The game will be played at Goodison Park as part of Everton's Pre-Season build up. The date & admission prices will be announced soon.(01/05/02)


Tommy losses weight

Mad Dog

From This

Mad Man

To This

Tommy is a changed man. He thanks the new diet for making him mean and lean.

Tommy said: “I have now become quicker and got more power. I have lost the weight by changing my diet with the help of a dietician and changed training routines.”

David Moyes is happy with his 'new' man:“Tommy Gravesen has played well in the last couple of games for us.I thought he played very well at Southampton and I said that to him.

“Some of the things he does are exceptional. Then there are one or two things that you can worry about. But can you notsay that about all players.

“He has great ability in his feet and his passing. Technically, he is very good.”(25/04/02)