Confirmation that the world of football is definitely getting smaller came with the appearance off the bench of Prince Agyemang for Limerick against Dundalk in Oriel Park last week, watched from the dugout by his fellow countryman and the club’s other new signing, goalkeeper Ali Abass.

“Some of the biggest names in football… they were sitting on the bench, looking for direction. I thought, ‘Jesus Christ. What do I do here?’ And then I thought I’d just better do what got me there in the first place. They seemed to think it was okay, what I did, after a while.”

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Everton chairman Bill Kenwright intends to speak to Wigan boss Roberto Martinez in the “next 48 hours” over the managerial vacancy at Goodison Park.

Few will forget Ireland’s ill-fated 1995 clash with England at Lansdowne

Former team-mates and current professionals were among the mourners who today attended the funeral of ex-Liverpool and Everton defender Gary Ablett.

EVERTON striker Apostolos Vellios has revealed he was taking tips from club legend Duncan Ferguson ahead of Saturday’s win at Bolton.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney insists there is “no reason” for him to want to move away from Old Trafford.

Celtic today completed the signing of Morten Rasmussen from Brondby.

Aston Villa Newcomer Richard Dunne is hoping his disciplinary record will improve at the club but insists he will remain “fully committed” in every game he plays.

ASTON VILLA look set to add Ireland international and Manchester City skipper Richard Dunne to their squad after they yesterday reached an agreement with City over a fee for the 29-year-old.

David Moyes heads into the most important Merseyside derby of his six years as Everton boss insisting he is still searching for perfection.

CELTIC have smashed the transfer record between two Scottish clubs to win the race for Scott Brown’s signature.

Barrow defender James Cotterill was sentenced to four months in prison today for breaking a rival player’s jaw during an FA Cup match.

SOUTHAMPTON striker James Beattie is set to join Everton after agreeing personal terms with the Goodison Park club yesterday.

Everton striker Duncan Ferguson took on burglars twice. In 2001, two men broke in but were confronted by Ferguson.

EVERTON manager David Moyes is expected to confirm next week Duncan Ferguson will not be offered a new contract with the club.

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Thierry Henry bade farewell to Highbury in style as Arsenal pipped their rivals Tottenham to fourth place in the Barclays Premiership on a dramatic final day of the season.

EVERTON face their final game of the season with a cloud still hanging over the futures of three of their veteran stars, who are at the end of their contracts.

DAVID MOYES is already working to improve Everton’s scoring department that has managed only 31 Barclays Premiership goals all season.

David Moyes is already working to improve Everton’s scoring department that has managed only 31 Premiership goals all season.

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EVERTON defender Joseph Yobo has given the first indication he is ready to sign a new contract with manager David Moyes.

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Duncan Ferguson is available for Everton against Liverpool after completing a seven-match suspension, but manager David Moyes is unlikely to change his front partnership of James Beattie and James McFadden.

Everton trio Andy van der Meyde, Lee Carsley and Gary Naysmith all came through a midweek reserve run-out unscathed following injuries and are expected to be in the squad to face Aston Villa at Goodison Park.

Everton have doubts over Joseph Yobo’s fitness following the calf injury which ruled him out of last weekend’s 2-2 draw at West Ham.

Everton could have Richard Wright available for the trip to West Ham with the former England ’keeper back in light training after his ankle injury.

On-loan goalkeeper Sander Westerveld will make his debut for Everton at Newcastle tomorrow.

EVERTON striker Duncan Ferguson has been suspended for an additional four matches and fined £5,000 (€7,330) by the Football Association.

Everton striker Duncan Ferguson has been suspended for an additional four matches and fined £5,000 by the Football Association.

Everton may have defender Matteo Ferrari back in their squad for the FA Cup fourth round replay at Chelsea.

Everton are hoping striker James Beattie will have recovered from the calf strain that has kept him out of two matches in time for tomorrow’s clash against Manchester City.

Duncan Ferguson has requested a personal hearing after denying a Football Association charge of using violent conduct in a tussle with Wigan defender Pascal Chimbonda.

Everton striker Duncan Ferguson has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association following an incident during the Barclays Premiership encounter with Wigan on Tuesday.

WIGAN striker Jason Roberts will be available for the Carling Cup final after his side’s rearranged match against Tottenham was confirmed for February 18.

Everton captain David Weir is refusing to exonerate Jason Roberts following the latest elbow incident involving the Wigan striker.

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The future of Mick McCarty’s Sunderland as a Premiership side looked dead and buried tonight, as Middlesbrough secured a convincing victory over their north-east rivals at the Stadium of Light.

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Everton’s injury problems worsened before the FA Cup tie with Chelsea when striker James Beattie pulled out with a calf injury.

Alan Stubbs will be in the Everton squad for tomorrow’s match against Arsenal at Goodison Park after completing his return from Barclays Premiership rivals Sunderland.

DAVID MOYES has promised worried Everton fans he is working hard to plug gaping holes in his squad left by the departure of Marcus Bent and the ongoing saga over striker Duncan Ferguson’s availability.