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Thanks. Dawson is a long term signing I think.
Warnock linked with Merseyside return
18th July 2012
Last updated at 16:18
Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock has been linked to a return to Merseyside to provide back up for England international Leighton Baines at Everton.
According to BBC sources, David Moyes is keen to acquire the services of Warnock, to provide backup for England international Leighton Baines. It is believed that a fee of 2 million pounds would be enough to convince Aston Villa to part with the 30-year-old left back. However, it is not 100% clear as to whether or not David Moyes would be willing to part with the cash for just a back-up player.
Last season, Warnock made a total of 35 appearances for the Midlands club and scored 2 goals. Warnock has been virtually an ever present since his 6.75 million move from Blackburn in August 2009. Prior to playing for Blackburn, Warnock spent the early years of his playing career at Liverpool, the club where he started his career at.
MrTini23
2012/13 fixtures released
18th July 2012
By Greg Tandy
Everton will open the 2012-13 Premier League season with a trip to Carrow Road to face Chris Houghton's Norwich City following the announcement of this season's Premier League fixtures.
The first home game for the blues comes in the second game of the season as Stoke City are the visitors to Goodison Park. That is followed by two away trips to Wigan and West Brom before returning to Goodison Park to face Fulham. In November, Everton host the champions Manchester City at Goodison before travelling to Upton Park to face West Ham. A week later, the blues face Roberto Di Matteo's Chelsea. The first Merseyside derby comes on the 9th of December as the blues travel to Anfield and a week later Everton travel to Old Trafford.
Arsenal are the visitors to Goodison the following week before the annual boxing day game sees Southampton visit Goodison Park. February looks to be a tough month for the blues as David Moyes' men face trips to Newcastle and Manchester Cit along with a home game against Tottenham. April sees Everton travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea and travelling to face Sunderland a week later. Aston Villa at Goodison are next on the agenda with the Merseyside derby at Goodison taking place on the 27th.
The last two awap trips of the season sees Everton first travel to London to face Arsenal at the Emirates before travelling to the south coast to face Southampton at St. Mary's. Everton close the season on the 19th of May with a home game at Goodison Park against last season's runners up Manchester United.
The full fixture list is as follows:
August
16 - Norwich [A]
25 - Stoke [H]
September
01 - Wigan [A]
15 - West Brom [A]
22 - Fulham [H]
29 - Newcastle [H]
October
06 - Reading [H]
20 - Tottenham [A]
27 - Swansea [H]
November
03 - Man City [H]
10 - West Ham [H]
17 - Chelsea [H]
24 - QPR [A]
27 - Aston Villa [A]
December
01 - Sunderland [H]
09 - Liverpool [A]
15 - Man Utd [A]
22 - Arsenal [H]
26 - Southampton [H]
29 - Stoke [A]
January
01 - Norwich [H]
12 - Wigan [H]
16 - Fulham [A]
19 - West Brom [H]
29 - Reading [A]
February
02 - Newcastle [A]
09 - Tottenham [H]
26 - Man City [A]
March
02 - West Ham [A]
16 - Swansea [H]
30 - QPR [H]
April
06 - Chelsea [A]
13 - Sunderland [A]
20 - Aston Villa [H]
27 - Liverpool [H]
May
04 - Arsenal [A]
12 - Southampton [A]
19 - Man Utd [H]
Dan
MrTini23
I'd like to think that will happen
Gordon becomes latest Everton signing
20th July 2012
Last updated at 15:42
Former Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon has become the latest signing at Everton after joining the club on a free transfer.
The 29-year-old Scot has been available on a free since being released by Sunderland in May of this year and welcomed his move back into professional football. Speaking to BBC Sport, Gordon said: "It's such a relief to be back in football. Being released from Sunderland was one of the worst moments of my life and I feel so lucky to be given a second chance in the Premier League and with such a great club."
"I'd like to thank David for giving me this opportunity and having belief in me. I know it's going to be hard for me to work my way into the first team eleven with Tim (Howard) being fit and playing well but I'm going to do my level best to impress in training and prove that I have what it takes to be Everton's number one for years to come."
Gordon won the Best save in the 20 seasons of the Premier League award earlier this year for a save against Bolton Wanderers in December 2010. In total he played 88 games for Sunderland during his five year spell at the Stadium of Light. He has also been capped 40 times for Scotland after making his debut in 2004.
Dan
MrTini23
Warnock move ruled out
20th July 2012
By John Warrington
Stephen Warnock will not be joining Everton this summer after Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert stated that the former Liverpool left back was not for sale.
Earlier this week, the former Blackburn left back was linked with a 2 million pound move back to Merseyside to join Everton and provide back up for Leighton Baines but this will not be the case. In an interview live on Sky Sports News, Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert moved to rubbish the claims and state that Stephen Warnock was not for sale at any price.
"Stephen is not for sale, it's as simple as that. He is a vital part of my plans for the upcoming season and selling him would quite frankly be an idiotic decision. Besides, Stephen is worth a lot more than the 2 million pound fee quoted and I personally think it's an insult to him to only be valued that much. Warnock is one of the best left backs in the country and we are lucky to have him here at Villa Park."
MrTini23
Everton capture Championship hotshot
22nd July 2012
Last updated at 14:56
Everton have made yet another signing after today completing the signing of Burnley striker Charlie Austin for a fee of 4.1 million.
The signing of Austin, 23, comes as no surprise to the majority of Everton fans given the reputation of David Moyes, who has a habit of signing players from the Championship and developing their talents. Former Swindon striker Austin has joined Everton on a three year deal and will be looking to continue his good goalscoring return. All the way through his career, Austin has been prolific in front of goal, a fact David Moyes mentioned after signing the striker.
"Charlie is a fantastic signing for us. You just have to look at his goal scoring record to see that he is naturally gifted. Nobody scores that many goals without having some serious talent and I'm looking forward to seeing him play in front of a packed house at Goodison Park. Of course he is going to have to prove himself, he has never played in the Premier League before. I have confidence that Charlie can easily make the step up to the highest level and hopefully he can form a great partnership with Jelavic."
MrTini23
Everton sign Kevin Mirallas
24th July 2012
By John Warrington
Merseyside club Everton have signed Belgian forward Kevin Mirallas on a four-year deal from Olympiakos for a fee of approximately £6m.
Mirallas, 24, can play both up front and out wide, and scored 20 goals in 25 appearances last season. "I am very happy because Everton is a big club and for me it's a very good opportunity," he told the club's official website. "I've known Everton have been following me for a while and after talking with the manager I decided coming to Everton was the best opportunity for me. I know this is a great club with great supporters and a club that has the ability win a lot of games in the Premier League. That's why I came."
Mirallas, who has scored seven times for Belgium, helped Olympiakos to the Greek league championship last season - their 39th title in their history. The Belgian has also played for Lille and Saint-Etienne, and his arrival will be a further reshuffle of David Moyes' forward options after signing of Nikica Jelavic from Rangers in a £5.5m deal in January.
During that time, Louis Saha left the club on a free transfer and Denis Stracqualursi has returned to Tigre after a season-long loan spell at Goodison Park. The arrival of Mirallas also adds to the Belgian contingent in the Premier League - one of whom, Marouane Fellaini, also plays for Everton.
MrTini23
Distin joins Stade Rennais
24th July 2012
Last updated at 10:34
Everton defender Sylvain Distin has joined Stade Rennais on a two year deal after Everton and Stade Rennais agreed a 450k fee.
Frenchman Distin has been with Everton for the past three seasons after joining from Portsmouth for a fee of 5.25 million pounds. During his career at Everton, the 34-year-old centre back has played a total of 115 games for the Merseyside club and scored a total of 5 goals. At the end of last season, Distin was voted Everton's Player's Player of the year despite a mistake in the FA Cup semi final against Liverpool which costed Everton a place in the FA Cup final.
On his departure from Goodison, Distin said: "I'm sad to be leaving Everton after 3 excellent years here on Merseyside. I have loved every minute of my time here but with the arrival of Craig Dawson, I felt it was time for me to move on. When the chance to move back to France came along, there was no way I could say no and I can't wait to get started at Stade Rennais."
Dan
MrTini23
Thanks, I'm purposely doing that to fit in with the Everton way.
Yobo seals permanent Goodison exit
25th July 2012
By John Warrington
Joseph Yobo has become Everton's second defensive departure of the day, following Sylvain Distin out of Goodison, to join Fenerbahce for an undisclosed fee.
The Nigerian defender had been on loan at the Turkish outfit for the past two seasons and he has now signed a three-year deal, leaving for an undisclosed fee. The first of his two loan spells was for the 2010/11 campaign when Yobo helped the Istanbul-based side win the league. He briefly returned to Everton in the summer of 2011 while the two clubs discussed his future, with a second season-long loan ensuing. Last term he played 42 times for Fenerbahce as they finished runners-up in the league and won the Turkish Cup.
Yobo said after signing his deal at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium: "I would love to thank Everton and the management of Fenerbahce for reaching a deal.
“My family have settled well in Turkey and enjoy the life there so I'm glad they will be reuniting with friends here. The permanent switch is done and I am also switching to help the team do well on the pitch. It's been a long journey into achieving this dream and now is the time to pay the club and fans back with a great performance."
Yobo, whose Everton contract was set to run until 2014, joined the Blues in 2002, is Nigeria’s captain and made over 250 appearances for the Toffees. He was David Moyes’ first signing as Everton manager. His last game for the Club was in May 2010, a 0-0 draw at Stoke.
MrTini23
Cahill joins New York Red Bulls
26th July 2012
Last updated at 13:55
Everton midfielder Tim Cahill has completed his move to Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls, subject to international clearance.
The fee is believed to be in the region of £1m for the 32-year-old. The Australian spent eight years at Goodison Park, scoring 56 goals in 226 league games. We are absolutely thrilled to bring in a player of Tim's calibre ," said New York Red Bulls general manager and sporting director Erik Soler.
"He is the technical, physical presence we have been looking to add in our team and he brings a wealth of experience to our club having played in some of the highest levels of international soccer," he added.
Cahill, who joined Everton in 2004 for £1.5m from Millwall, said: "I am very happy to start a new chapter of my career with the New York Red Bulls. I also want to thank everyone at Everton, from the club to tremendous supporters. It has been a privilege to be an Everton player for the past eight years and it was a very difficult decision to leave."
The club will officially introduce Cahill to the media at a press conference on Monday. Cahill moved to England in August 1997, joining Millwall from hometown side Sydney United on a free transfer. The Australian scored three goals in Millwall's run to the FA Cup final, including the winning strike against Sunderland in the semi-final. The London side lost 3-0 to Manchester United in the Millennium Stadium final.
An attacking midfielder, he made his international debut in 2004 and has played for Australia at the last two World Cups in Germany and South Africa. Cahill, who signed a four-year contract with the Toffees as recently as May 2010, was a fans' favourite at Goodison Park but only scored three goals last season after going the whole of 2010 without finding the net.
MrTini23
Cresswell in Merseyside return
28th July 2012
By John Warrington
Ipswich left back Aaron Cresswell has joined Everton for a fee of 1.8 million pounds after signing a three year deal at the Merseyside club.
22-year-old left back Cresswell is no stranger to Merseyside after beginning his career across the River Mersey at Tranmere Rovers where he scored 5 goals in 70 appearances. It was just last season that Cresswell joined Ipswich for a fee of 240k, on a three year deal. Last season, Cresswell was excellent as he played 44 times for Paul Jewell's Ipswich and was subsequently named the supporters' player of the season.
In an interview with Sky Sports News, Cresswell explained how excited he was to be joining the blue half of Merseyside and how he couldn't wait to get going. "It's a fantastic opportunity for me. I know it's going to be hard for me to break into the first team but to join a club of such high stature in the Premier League is a dream come true. The move to Everton is great for me because it means I am closer to my family which is always a bonus. I hope that sooner rather than later, they will be able to see me play at Goodison Park."
Dan
MrTini23
Oviedo signs for Everton
29th July 2012
Last updated at 09:18
Everton have signed Costa Rica international Bryan Oviedo from FC Copenhagen on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
The 22-year-old, who can play at left-back or in midfield, is expected to cost David Moyes's team £5m. Oviedo has 13 senior caps and has been a regular starter for Copenhagen, where he has won two Danish League titles.
Blues assistant manager Steve Round says Oviedo, who also has Champions League experience, has been on the Everton radar for some time. He said: "He can play left-back, left midfield and left wing, all the way down the left, which will help us and give us good cover in the squad. I have seen him on a regular basis. I have been abroad and watched him, as have all the scouts and the manager."
Oviedo told Everton's website: "The last two or three days have been very stressful and tiring but I am so happy now. I am feeling good and right now everything is positive. I know a lot about Everton. I watch Everton games and Premier League games on the TV and it is a very good league."
MrTini23
Neville excited ahead of new season
1st August 2012
By Dave Lewis
Skipper Phil Neville has told EvertonFC.com how excited he is ahead of the new Premier League season and has said how important getting off to a good start will be.
Speaking after the 2-0 friendly win over Milton Keynes Dons at Stadium:MK, skipper Neville said: "I can't wait for the new season to begin. I think we have got the best squad that we've ever had and I really think that we can challenge the big boys in the Premier League now. We've signed some quality players this summer with the likes of Anderson coming in as well as some great young talent. You just have to take one look at Charlie Austin to know that he is going to be one hell of a player in a few years."
"Our main aim has got to be that we start the season well. In the past few seasons, we have always started poorly meaning we have been playing catch up throughout the season. If we can have a good start and maintain it, I am very confident that we can atleast qualify for the Europa League this season. It's down to us though. We know what we have to do, it's just a case of going out there on the pitch and delivering the right performances and the right results."
MrTini23
Hibbert in shock Everton exit
4th August 2012
Last updated at 22:44
Everton have announced the departure of long serving veteran Tony Hibbert, with the right back joining Aston Villa for a fee of 1.5 million pounds.
The departure of 31-year-old Hibbert has confused the majority of the Goodison Park faithful with the talk centering on why Hibbert has decided to leave the club he has been with for the whole of his career. During his time at Goodison, Hibbert has been regarded as somewhat of a hero and is famous for his inability to score for the senior first team side, with the fans adopting the catchphrase "If Hibbert scores, we riot".
Over the course of his career at Everton, the right back has played 309 games in all competitions with 253 of those appearances coming in the Premier League. Hibbert was the longest serving Everton player following his debut in the 2000/01 season and the only player to be present before the arrival of Manager David Moyes in 2002.
MrTini23
Wellington Nem makes Everton switch
6th August 2012
By John Warrington
Brazilian winger Wellington Nem will ply his trade in the Premier League after joining Everton for a fee of 3.5 million from Fluminense.
Everton manager David Moyes has chosen to activate the minimum fee release clause on the 20 year old Brazilian winger in order to bring him to Goodison Park. During his career, Nem has played a total of 64 games, scoring 19 goals and he was voted the best newcomer in the 2011 Brazilian league. Nem, whose full name is Wellington Silva Sanches Aguiar, has also made three appearances for the Brazilian national interest.
In broken English, Nem spoke of his happiness of joining Everton and playing in the Premier League. He said: "I am happy to be joining a good team like Everton. I have heard about Everton before and I think it is a good club. The Premier League is the best league in the world so it is lucky that I am able to play in it and I hope to play many times for Everton and help us get into the Champions League competition next season".
MrTini23
Villa defender completes Goodison switch
9th August 2012
Last updated at 17:23
Aston Villa defender Ciaran Clark will play in blue this season, joining Everton, after the Merseyside club agreed a 3.7 million fee with the Midlands club.
It is believed that Clark has joined Everton on a three year contract after impressing Moyes during Aston Villa's 3-0 win over Milton Keynes Dons at Stadium:MK last week. Moyes' move for a defender comes as no surprise following the exit of Frenchman Sylvain Distin and Nigerian Joseph Yobo but whether Clark will go straight into the first team remains to be seen, especially with stiff competition from the likes of Phil Jagielka, Johnny Heitinga and Craig Dawson.
Clark has been with Aston Villa since he was just eleven years old and has previously captained the academy under eighteens side and the reserve side. He made his full Villa debut in August 2009, helping the team to a clean sheet as well as nearly scoring a goal. Over the course of his career, Clark has played forty-two games and scored five goals for Aston Villa. A feat he will at least be looking to replicate at Goodison Park. Clark has also made two appearances for Republic of Ireland at international level.
MrTini23
Moyes happy with squad
11th August 2012
By Dave Lewis
In an exclusive interview with EvertonFC.com, David Moyes said that he is happy with the squad and believes that no more transfers are urgently needed ahead of the new season.
Speaking with Everton's FC reporter Dave Lewis, Moyes said: "I am extremely happy with the squad as it is now. I believe we have depth all over the pitch, something that we have lacked in previous seasons. We have a mix of youth and experience and I believe that's vital to success at any football club. If you look at our squad as it is now, you have the likes of Craig Gordon, Darron Gibson and Leon Osman who might not even get many games. Everyone has to fight for their starting place now and whoever is in the starting eleven will have earned their place."
"Of course we are looking to replace Tony (Hibbert) but with Phil (Neville) and Seamus (Coleman), there is no urgent need to find a replacement. If the right player becomes available then we will sign someone but if not I am more than happy to start the season with Phil and Seamus as the options at right back. Other than right back, I don't see any other part of the pitch where we could possible strengthen in order to be more successful in the Premier League."
Dan
MrTini23
Only one more after this and the season begins.
Everton recruit French right back
14th August 2012
By John Warrington
Everton have moved to replace long serving right back Tony Hibbert by signing Frenchman Christope Jallet from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee of 3.9 million pounds.
28-year-old right back Christophe Jallet joins Everton from Paris Saint-Germain on a four year contact which is set to end in June 2016. In an interview with Everton FC.com, Jallet explained his decision to move and why he chose the blue half of Merseyside. He said: "I felt the time was right to move on from Paris Saint-Germain. I've had three great years there but I feel like I need a new challenge in order to keep my passion for football."
"Everton is exactly the right club to provide me with this challenge. They aren't the biggest team in England but from what I have seen there are one of the teams with the most soul and have the most passionate fans. The fans want European football and that is the aim for us to achieve. I would love nothing more than to achieve that for the fans, they deserve it. During my time at PSG, I felt that the fans never warmed to me as much as I'd like so I hope that isn't the case here."
"I can't wait to play my first game at Goodison Park. I've taken a look around the stadium and I have to say I'm impressed. Obviously it's not as good as the Parc des prices but it certainly gives it a run for it's money. I hope to make many appearances here, but first I have to make the team, which will not be easy. I've spoken to David and he said that I have competition in Phil (Neville) and Seamus (Coleman) so it will interesting to see if I can get in the side."
MrTini23
Second Round Draw
16th August 2012
By Darren Craven
The Capital One Cup second round draw has thrown up some enthralling ties, the biggest of which being the meeting of Merseyside rivals Everton and Tranmere at Goodison Park.
The last time the two sides met in competitive action was in the 2000/01 FA cup 4th round when Tranmere went to Goodison Park and humiliated Everton, winning by three goals to nil on a day which is now described as 'St. Yates' Day' by Tranmere fans. Amazingly, there are no all Premier League ties in the second round draw meaning there is a high chance of a shock or two. For example, League Two could cause an almighty shock should they manage to win their tie away at Premier League side Reading.
Another Premier League vs League Two tie sees Plymouth travel to West Brom with West Brom's Midlands rivals Aston Villa facing a trip to Ipswich. Oxford will look to cause a shock when they travel to Bolton and Wycombe Wanderers host Burnley. Championship Blackburn will travel to Portsmouth, a fixture famed for being the fixture where Gillette Soccer Saturday's Chris Kamara missed a red card for a Portsmouth player, causing much laughing in the studio.
Five Premier League sides face trips to League One opposition as Sunderland travel to Oldham, Swansea to Carlisle, Wigan to Doncaster, Fulham to Sheffield United and Norwich to Coventry. MK Dons face an away trip rather than a home tie as they travel to the Britannia Stadium to face Stoke. QPR will host Walsall at Loftus Road and Southampton will travel to Hillsborough to play Sheffield Wednesday.
The full draw is as follows:
Bristol City vs Wolves
Bournemouth vs Leeds
Sheff Wed vs Southampton
Sheff Utd vs Fulham
Wycombe vs Burnley
Ipswich vs Aston Villa
Oldham vs Sunderland
Carlisle vs Swansea
Coventry vs Norwich
Doncaster vs Wigan
Preston vs Brighton
Everton vs Tranmere
Middlesbrough vs Peterborough
West Ham vs Nottingham Forest
QPR vs Walsall
Leicester vs Stevenage
Hull vs Crewe
Birmingham vs Brentford
West Brom vs Plymouth
Stoke vs MK Dons
Bolton vs Oxford
Watford vs Crystal Palace
Reading vs Fleetwood
Blackpool vs Millwall
Portsmouth vs Blackburn
MrTini23
Everton open with win
18th August 2012
Last updated at 23:57
Everton made a winning start to the new Premier League season as an injury time goal from Croatian striker Nikica Jelavic helped them to a 3-2 win over Norwich at Carrow Road.
Final Score: Norwich 2-3 Everton.
Norwich: Ruddy, Perch, Turner (Barnett 90), Bassong, Garrido, Bennett (Pilkington 84), Tettey (Snodgrass 90), Johnson, Surman, Holt, Morison.
Subs Not Used: Bunn, Bennett, Kane, Hoolahan.
Booked: Johnson.
Goals: Bennett 2, Holt 56.
Everton: Howard, Neville (Jallet 60), Jagielka, Heitinga, Baines, Fellaini, Osman (Anderson 56), Mirallas, Nem, Jelavic, Austin.
Subs Not Used: Gordon, Pienaar, Vellios, Dawson, Naismith.
Boooked: Jagielka, Heitinga, Austin.
Goals: Mirallas 49, Jelavic 78, 90+1.
Att: 27,244.
Ref: A Taylor.
Dan
MrTini23
Thanks, It's a lot easier putting the highlights up rather than writing a report
Bizarre Baines goal helps Everton to win
25th August 2012
Last updated at 20:13
A bizarre goal from Leighton Baines set Everton on their way to three points as the men from Merseyside beat Stoke by three goals to one at Goodison Park.
Final Score: Everton 3-1 Stoke.
Everton: Howard, Neville (Jallet 63), Jagielka, Heitinga, Baines, Fellaini (Anderson 85), Osman, Pienaar (Naismith 72), Nem, Jelavic, Austin.
Subs Not Used: Gordon, Clark, Dawson, Mirallas.
Boooked: Fellaini, Heitinga, Pienaar.
Goals: Jelavic 23, Baines 55, Nem 88.
Stoke: Begovic, Wilkinson, Huth, Upson (Shotton 61), Wilson (Higginbotham 55), Whitehead, Palacios, N'Zonzi, Etherington, Walters, Crouch.
Subs Not Used: Sorensen, Jones, Kightly, Owen, Cameron.
Booked: N'Zonzi.
Goals: Etherington 24.
Att: 39,047.
Ref: M Jones.
MrTini23
Everton ease into 3rd round
29th August 2012
Last updated at 00:09
Everton eased into the third round of the Capital One Cup with a routine 2-0 win over League One Merseyside Rivals Tranmere, Steven Naismith and Apostolos Vellios getting the goals.
Final Score: Everton 2-0 Tranmere.
Everton: Gordon, Jallet, Clark (Jagielka 72), Dawson, Oviedo, Anderson, Gibson, Naismith, Cresswell (Mirallas 45), Austin (Jelavic 84), Vellios.
Subs Not Used: Howard, Heitinga, Baines, Fellaini.
Boooked: Jallet.
Goals: Naismith 3, Vellios 31.
Tranmere: Fon Williams, Kay, Holmes, Taylor, Gibson, Power, Harrison (Goodison 45), Wallace, Palmer, Akpa-Akpro, Cassidy (Stockton 84).
Subs Not Used: Burch, Sayer, Black, Thompson, Jones.
Booked: Cassidy.
Att: 25,780.
Ref: H Webb.
Dan
MrTini23
Thanks, all sorted
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Double award joy for Jelavic
1st September 2012
By John Warrington
Nikica Jelavic of Everton is celebrating a double award win after being awarded the player of the month for August as well as the goal of the month for his strike against Stoke.
The 27-year-old Croatian striker wins the player of the month after a good start to the Premier League season which has seen him bag three goals in two matches. He scored two in Everton's opening day win away at Norwich at Carrow Road including a last minute winner before scoring at Goodison Park against Stoke in Everton's first home game of the season. Jelavic beat off competition from Fulham duo Mladen Petric and Dimitar Berbatov who came second and third respectively.
Along with his Player of the Month award, Jelavic has also been awarded the Goal of the Month for Augusst for his lovely strike from the edge of the area against Stoke at Goodison Park. In second was Grant Holt's effort from distance for Norwich against Tottenham and in third was Bryan Ruiz's goal against Reading for Fulham which rounded off a lovely team move.