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Johnson can run Spurs ragged again

I WAS just thinking what a great time it was for Everton to play Spurs, who will be far too excited about the FA Cup to worry about Premiership points in tomorrow’s game at Goodison. Read

Missing Spain game actually increased Johnson’s stock

IT SAYS everything about the quality of England’s performance against Spain that Andrew Johnson’s stock has probably risen since the game – by not kicking a ball. Read

Hackett correct to defend Johnson

YOU have to applaud referee’s chief Keith Hackett for addressing the Andrew Johnson situation. Read

Everton box clever with Hollywood movie star's visit

WE send the Americans Beckham, they send us Sly Stallone - I think we got the better deal. Read

Cup exit gives Everton season the blues

BOTH Merseyside clubs already out of the FA Cup - and both have to say that on the day they were beaten by the better team. Read

Hypocritical Jose should know when to shut up

IT'S almost getting to the point where there's no need to respond to Jose Mourinho any more. Read

Loan deals best option for Moyes

MANAGER David Moyes needs to bolster his squad numbers for the rest of the season - and I think a couple of loan deals is the right way to go. Read

Grounds for optimism at Goodison move

EVERTON have taken the first steps towards their proposed move to a new stadium in Kirkby - and again the supporters will be hoping a break with tradition will prove to be in the best interests of the club. Read

Beattie has stated case with display

EVERTON might have a lot of players missing at the moment - but up front there's a really healthy competition for places developing. Read

Beattie has new chance to show his true worth

I PREFERRED James Beattie when he was a real pain in the backside - and he needs to learn how to be one again. I mean that in the nicest sense of the word, the type of pain that all centre forwards should be, really getting on defenders' nerves and battering them into submission. Read

Arteta brilliance can make a big difference

I DARE say if you'd offered most Everton fans a 1-0 win at 2.59pm on Saturday you'd have had your hand snapped off. Read

Johnson deserves a chance for England

YOU have to have some sympathy for Andy Johnson at the moment. Read

Referees have no Johnson agenda

THERE'S no doubt that Andrew Johnson should have had a penalty on at least one of the occasions he appeared to be fouled against Fulham on Saturday. Read

Everton played their cards right

WHAT did Arsene Wenger expect Everton to do on Saturday? Read

Blunting Blades shows sharpness of Everton

IT'S a sign of how good a team Everton have become that they were able to bounce back from defeat at Middlesbrough with victory over Sheffield United on Saturday. Read

Croatia calamity shows England need Johnson

STEVE McCLAREN'S first decision in the aftermath of the calamitous defeat in Croatia should be to hand a starting role to Andrew Johnson. Read

Test now is to respond to defeat

THE test now facing Everton is how quickly they can respond to the ending of their unbeaten start to the season. Read

Beware weight of hopes on England

ENGLAND only manage a draw against Macedonia - and the weight of a nation's criticism comes tumbling down on them! Read

Johnson injury has given McClaren easy way out

ANDREW JOHNSON has made an outstanding start to his Everton career. But it seems injury has saved Steve McClaren from a tricky decision this week. Read

Blurred offside rule at fault

GOOD to see David Moyes admitting that, as players and managers make mistakes, referees are entitled to as well. Read