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Christopher Beesley
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Everton reporter for the Liverpool Echo, I have covered Everton and Liverpool both in the Premier League and abroad since 2005.
Read my work here: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/authors/chris-beesley/
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Thank you to @bally3.bsky.social and everyone who came to @waterstoneslpl.bsky.social - whose staff were great - for showing their support for the Spirit of the Blues live event

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AC Milan pay visit to Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium as they seek inspiration for San Siro rebuild

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AC Milan visit new Everton stadium as they seek inspiration for San Siro rebuild
EXCLUSIVE: AC Milan despatched a delegation to Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium this week to seek inspiration for their San Siro rebuild
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February 13, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Everton rising star hailed as 'relentless' and an inspiration to all his team-mates after FA Youth Cup heroics

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Everton rising star hailed as 'relentless' after FA Youth Cup heroics
ECHO Everton reporter Chris Beesley spoke to Under-18s coach Keith Southern following the 4-2 win over Ipswich Town in the FA Youth Cup at Hill Dickinson Stadium
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February 13, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Everton goalkeeper looks to follow Jordan Pickford's lead after signing new contract

'great to see'

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Everton keeper looks to follow Jordan Pickford lead after new contract signed
Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan is targeting another win in Scott Phelan's first home game as interim head coach of Everton Women after signing a new contract
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February 13, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Join myself and @gavinbuckland1.bsky.social for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast, live at 11am, hopefully it won't be a Friday the 13th horror

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Everton’s Transfer Strategy | Home Form & Atmosphere | Stubborn Moyes? LIVE
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February 13, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Record scorer said it all about Braiden Graham as Everton prospect eyes Harrison Armstrong pathway following last-gasp strike on notable anniversary

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Record scorer said it all about Graham as Everton talent eyes Armstrong pathway
Analysis from Everton's 4-2 extra time victory over Ipswich Town in the FA Youth Cup fifth round at Hill Dickinson Stadium
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February 13, 2026 at 7:12 AM
My player ratings from Hill Dickinson Stadium as Braiden Graham and Everton history-maker star in thrilling FA Youth Cup win against Ipswich Town after extra time

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Everton player ratings as Braiden Graham and history-maker star in thrilling win
Chris Beesley's player ratings from Everton's 4-2 win after extra-time against Ipswich Town in the FA Youth Cup fifth round at Hill Dickinson Stadium
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February 12, 2026 at 9:59 PM
An interested spectator for tonight’s match, Hill Dickinson Stadium’s resident hawk which I’ve just been told keeps ‘pests’ away like “pigeons, rodents and Echo journalists!”

No such luck with the latter… reporting on Everton at all levels, home and away 🦅💙
February 12, 2026 at 8:04 PM
The loyal supporters who are here this evening are sat on the opposite side of Hill Dickinson Stadium to myself, over in the East Stand 💪
February 12, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Everton and Ipswich Town players warm up before their FA Youth Cup tie at Hill Dickinson Stadium. It’s like I’ve got the place to myself, especially here in the West Stand.
February 12, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Tonight’s teamsheet
February 12, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Twice in 48 hours for me at Hill Dickinson Stadium as I’m back to cover Everton’s FA Youth Cup tie with Ipswich Town.

Updates and player ratings tonight and then analysis on the way tomorrow morning.
February 12, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Everton to host World Cup with a difference and 'A lot of people want to take part'

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Everton to host World Cup with a difference - 'Lot of people want to take part'
Everton's historic home of Goodison Park will be the first venue outside of Greater London to host matches in the Mental Health World Cup
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February 12, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Nottingham Forest could turn to manager who talked himself out of the Everton job after Sean Dyche sacking - four years on that interview is no less toe-curling

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Nottingham Forest could turn to manager who talked himself out of Everton job
Former Everton manager Sean Dyche has been sacked by Nottingham Forest and is set to be replaced by Vitor Pereira who once made a desperate plea to be Blues boss in a live interview on Sky Sports News...
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February 12, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Everton record transfer says David Moyes was right as what she's seen in Liverpool has shocked her

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Everton record transfer says David Moyes was right
Everton's Ruby Mace has been speaking ahead of Sunday's first home game in charge for Scott Phelan against West Ham United
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February 12, 2026 at 11:02 AM
After Michael Keane's sending off, Howard Webb went on television talking tough, declaring the red card "was the appropriate outcome" and "if we see it again next week, it will be the same outcome."

Except we didn’t. Seemingly because it wasn’t Everton.

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Everton are being refereed differently as ex-PGMOL chief blasts hair pull escape
Chris Beesley points out there is a growing case of evidence to show Everton games are being refereed differently than their Premier League rivals as former refereeing chief Keith Hackett hits out at ...
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February 12, 2026 at 10:06 AM
No wins in six games at home for Everton - what's wrong at Hill Dickinson Stadium?

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What's wrong at new stadium? Everton tactics, selection, KO times and atmosphere
Our Everton writers have their say on why David Moyes' men are struggling badly to replicate their form on the road at the club's magnificent new Hill Dickinson Stadium
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February 12, 2026 at 9:41 AM
David Moyes is forced into a change as new absence could prompt Everton tactical rethink

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Moyes forced into change as new absence could prompt Everton tactical rethink
A look at the changes to the starting 11 that David Moyes could make for Everton's next game against Manchester United
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February 12, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Everton supporters are facing harsh truths over Hill Dickinson Stadium - but one thing is clear

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Everton face harsh truths over Hill Dickinson Stadium - but one thing is clear
Chris Beesley believes any Evertonian blaming Hill Dickinson Stadium for the team's poor home form is missing the point
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February 11, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Andoni Iraola makes an honest admission about beating Everton and his 'physical' Bournemouth star

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Iraola makes honest admission about Everton win and 'physical' Bournemouth star
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola spoke to the media following his side's 2-1 comeback win over Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium
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February 11, 2026 at 12:11 PM
National media all say the same thing about Everton's home form as European hopes are dashed against Bournemouth on a night that represented a huge opportunity for the Blues at Hill Dickinson Stadium

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National media all say same thing about Everton home form as hopes are dashed
A round-up of how the national media reported on Everton's 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth at Hill Dickinson Stadium
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February 11, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Before everything unravelled last night I got to say hello to @strohmannb.bsky.social and the blue boys from Arkansas. I pointed out that shirt was the one Everton wore for MY first game 36 years to the day earlier... they came from 1-0 down to win back then!

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February 11, 2026 at 9:19 AM
More frustration for David Moyes’ men by the Mersey but anyone blaming Hill Dickinson Stadium after another Everton home defeat is badly misguided

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Anyone blaming Hill Dickinson Stadium for another Everton defeat is so misguided
Analysis as Everton again suffered defeat at their brand now home, going down 2-1 to Bournemouth on Tuesday night
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February 11, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Thierno Barry's expression said it all as Everton suffer stark reversal in fortunes against Bournemouth following their comeback joy at Fulham

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Barry's expression said it all as Everton suffer stark reversal in fortunes
Everton paid the privce for Thierno Barry's wastefulness in front of goal as they lost 2-1 to Bournemouth
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February 10, 2026 at 10:39 PM
My Everton player ratings following a second half implosion against Bournemouth at Hill Dickinson Stadium

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Everton player ratings as three 4/10 in second half collapse against Bournemouth
Everton player ratings from Chris Beesley as the Blues fell apart in the second half to lose 2-1 to Bournemouth
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February 10, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Join @joethomas18.bsky.social @connoron95.bsky.social and myself at Hill Dickinson Stadium for live updates from Everton's game with Bournemouth (kick-off 7:30pm)

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Everton vs Bournemouth LIVE - team news, TV channel, kick-off time, live score
Everton are in action against Bournemouth at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Tuesday evening and you can follow every kick with us right here
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February 10, 2026 at 6:59 PM