Interesting article by Simon Kuper on just how much details David Moyes goes into when studying the opposition. Everton will need someone equally dedicated if they are to keep punching above their weight.

I believe I speak for both Everton and USMNT fans when I say... crap.

Video highlights of ten of the best Everton versus Manchester United clashes in recent times.

The Men in Blazers Podcast with Tim Howard this week in case anyone was interested in listening.

This is how you respond to racism! What a class act. I can understand people getting angry or walking off the pitch after racist fan behavior. But this just makes Altidore better than everyone. "You just have to hope that these people find a way to improve themselves. You can only pray for them. I feel like as a football player that I have an obligation, to my team, to my club, to my family to not react to things like this."

This title cracked me up. This gif cracks me up. Welcome back to the scoresheet Niki!

Great article on Everton from Brian Phillips of Grantland

20-Year old Shane Duffy signs a new three-year deal. Duffy is definitely a future star and provides some much needed depth so it's nice to see that Moyes and Kenwright didn't let him move on like most of our other youngsters.

No comment from Everton yet. I'm guessing the reason is that the deal didn't go through before the deadline, even though the paperwork apparently says otherwise. This really sucks.

Count Stracqula reflects on his time at Everton. I miss him.