Former Liverpool manager Roy Evans reckons Everton are capable of thrusting the Premier League title initiative back into the hands of their Merseyside rivals this Saturday by taking points off Manchester City.

Sporting legends from across the codes were among the crowds hoping to strike it lucky at Punchestown yesterday on the second day of the National Hunt Festival.

The world of soccer joined in unison with the people of Liverpool yesterday at a memorial service at Anfield to mark 25 years since the Hillsborough disaster claimed the lives of 96 Liverpool football fans.

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The irony is so thick Wayne Rooney could plaster it across his forehead and save a fortune in hair treatment; because after years of lauding Manchester United for their loyalty, shameless critics are now calling for manager David Moyes to be sacked after less than 12 months in the job.

It’s a fascinatingly old fashioned approach from a club which has embraced modernity like no other

Alex Ferguson leaves Manchester United in an era very different to the one in which he started the job.

Friday night’s last ever Basque derby to be held at Athletic Bilbao’s Estadio San Mames should have been a celebration of La Catedral’s 100-year history, but instead turned into yet another low point in one of the club’s worst seasons.

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

MANAGER David Moyes will try to rediscover Everton’s fighting spirit after poor form dashed his pre-season hopes of a challenge for the top four.

BOBBY ZAMORA missed training last night as Fulham sweated over the fitness of their star striker for tonight’s Europa League final against Atletico Madrid.

IS THERE anything worse than this?

Former Everton manager Howard Kendall has put himself forward for the vacant Republic of Ireland job.

Jack Charlton believes Brian Kerr was close to becoming a Republic of Ireland “hero” before losing his job this week – but is at a loss to where the country will find their next manager.

Bolton manager Sam Allardyce could be tempted to work abroad later in his career.

FORMER Everton manager Howard Kendall has launched an astonishing attack on the decision to allow Liverpool to defend their Champions League crown.

Everton legend Peter Reid believes next month’s Champions League qualifiers will be the most critical matches in the club’s history.

Everton are bracing themselves to miss out on Chelsea’s Scott Parker, while Irish star Kevin Kilbane is staying put at Goodison.

Former Everton manager Howard Kendall believes the Toffees deserve a Champions League berth because the Heysel riot meant they were denied a place in Europe 20 years ago.

FORMER Everton manager Howard Kendall has backed the club to claim a Champions League place and believes David Moyes has put the foundations in place to bring back the glory days to Goodison Park.

Bill Kenwright has finally taken over as Everton chairman, replacing Philip Carter, who will now be the club’s life president.

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Everton have confirmed they have sacked manager Walter Smith.