Samuel Etoo Bids Everton Fans Farewell as he Joins Sampdoria

Former Cameroon Captain Samuel Etoo has sent a farewell message to the Toffees having joined Italian Serie A side, Sampdoria on a three year contract.

Etoo moved to the Italian club after completing his loan deal at Everton where he score a four goals in 12 games.

The former Indomitable Lion, took to social media to express his gratitude in a letter to the Toffees via his Twitter page @setoo9 which reads:

''Dear Toffees,
I've been blessed to spend these past few months with you.

To my pleasure, I have discovered here a crowd of warm, passionate, affectionate and supportive fans... It's time for me to leave, but wherever I go, I will bring with me all the memories we've built together.

A special "Thank You" to the Everton staff who helped me settle down and of course to our manager Roberto, who made all of that possible.
It was an honour to be part of your army.''

The four time African Footballer of the year hopes to help Sampdoria who are fifth in Serie A, 15 points behind leaders Juventus.

Throw Back: Who remembers Samuel Eto'o stint with Real Madrid? (PHOTO)

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Samuel Eto'o is a Cameroonian currently plying his trade in the English Premier League with Everton  FC where he joined on free transfer from Chelsea.

Eto'o is enjoying his spell with Everton having scored four goals in Eight games so far, and the club is considering an extension for the African star.

The striker spent a season with Real Madrid Castilla (Youth Team) before he was loaned to Leganes, Espanol and Marlloca before being transfer to Mallorca, and then the success list gets full

Revealed: Everton's Phil Jagielka faster than Hazard, Sterling, Sanchez and others

Merely looking at the headline, you may want to suggest who and who will top the list on the fastest players in the English Premier League.

Surprisingly, it's a defender who tops the list. Everton's Phil Jagielka is 32 now, yet he's fast enough not only to make the cut but to be the number on shot.

Here's a full list as release by EA SPORTS, an agency working with the Premier League to track player by the minutes.

10. Joey O'Brien (West Ham) – 35.46 km/h
9. Craig Gardner (West Brom) – 35.49 km/h
8. Nathan Dyer (Swansea) – 35.53 km/h

7. Alan Hutton (Aston Villa) – 35.54 km/h

6. Mohamed Diame (Hull City) – 35.68 km/h

5. Connor Wickham (Sunderland) – 35.80 km/h

4. Steven N'Zonzi (Stoke City) – 35.82 km/h

3. Joe Ledley (Crystal Palace) – 35.91 km/h

2. Ritchie de Laet (Leicester City) – 35.94 km/h

1. Phil Jagielka (Everton) – 35.99km/h

List is courtesy Dailymail UK

PHOTO: Mario Balotelli gets new hair cut ahead of Merseyside Derby

The English Premier League will see Liverpool take on Everton in a derby match this weekend and striker Mario balotelli seems to be getting set with his new hair cut.

Despite being criticized by some football fans for not fitting into the shoes of Luis Suarez, Mario Balotelli seems unconcerned as he posed with his new look.

The Italian striker moved from AC Milan to Liverpool costing the Reds £16m. 

EPL: Costa hat-trick helps chelsea maintain top spot, Arsenal and City share spoils

Diego Costa grabbed a hat-trick to help Chelsea beat Swansea after coming back from a goal down at the Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

The Brazil-born Spaniard, who joined the club from Atletico Madrid in the summer, took his tally for the season to seven as the Blues maintain their 100% record in the season so far and also stay atop the Premier league log.

At the Emirates, Martin Demichelis struck late minute to crush Arsenal's hope of sealing a victory against Manchester City in a keenly contested encounter which ended in a 2-2 draw.

Arsenal were at the verge of a victory when Alexis Sanchez slammed home a superb volley in the 74th minute, after Jack Wilshere slotted in a neatly worked moved to cancel sergio Aguero's first half lead.

Liverpool suffered a shock defeat after Gabriel Agbonlahor score the only goal for Aston Villa to seperate both sides.

Other results:
West Bromich Albion 0-2 Everton
Sunderland 2-2 Tottenham
Southampton 4-0 Newcastle United
Stoke City 0-1 Leicester City
Crystal Palace 0-0 Burnley

Everton 3-6 Chelsea: Mourinho worried by defensive mistakes

Despite winning 6-3 against Everton in a premier league game on Saturday, Manager Jose Mourinho is worried about his side's defensive ability.

 

He told newsmen after the nine-goal thriller at the Gudison park that all didn't go according to plan but yet extremely satisfied with the way his side attacked and got goals.

 

''We made defensive mistakes. I don’t want to speak for Everton and Roberto [Martinez] but my team made defensive mistakes. I just said on Chelsea TV before I came down that it’s difficult to believe on Wednesday afternoon we trained for one-and-a-half hours and we did only two things: defensive corners and defensive lateral free-kicks.

 

''Imagine how happy I am with the result of our work! It would have been better to give them Wednesday off and stay at home with my wife and kids!

 

''When the opponent scores against us I want it to be because they were brilliant or because they did something that was difficult to control. We made four defensive mistakes: for the three goals, despite them being great finishes, and when Courtois made a fantastic save with the result at 4-3.''

Stoke shock City, Goals galore as Chelsea beat Everton

Mame Biram scored the lone goal that helped Stoke City secured their first win in the premier league this season as they edged Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

 

It took just 36 seconds to get the game started as new Chelsea signing, Diego Costa scored from a Cesc Fabregas pass to begin the nine-goal thriller against Everton at the Gudison Park.

 

Jose Mourinho's men showed their scoring ability as Eden Hazard, Ramires and Matic all got on the scorer's sheet to grab a superb 6-3 away victory.

Former Chelsea striker Samuel Eto's was also on the scorer's chat but for his new club Everton to mark his debut.

 

In an early match, Manchester United were away at Burnley in a quest to grab a first victory since the start of a new season under a new gaffer.

 

United failed to unlock the newly promoted side despite the presence of the record signing Angel Di Maria who could only pull a few passes to see the game ending goalless.

 

Other results saw Swansea defeat West Bromich Albion 3-0, Queens Park Rangers 1-0 Sunderland, Westham United 1-3 Southampton,

Samuel Eto'o says goodbye to international football

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Cameroun international Samuel Eto'o has decided to call it quit on the international scene.

 

The four-time African Footballer of the Year confirmed this on Wednesday as he dropped a statement on his Facebook account which reads:

 

''I wish to inform you that I put a definitive end to my international career. On this occasion, I wish to thank all Africans in particular and all my fans around the world for their love and unconditional support. Find here the expression of my deep gratitude.'' Samuel Eto'o Fils

 

 

The former Chelsea and Barcelona striker who recently signed a two year contract with Everton last played for the indomitable Lions during the last World Cup in Brazil.

 

He had a total of 116 caps, won two Africa Cup of Nations titles in 2000 and 2008, a competition in which he is the top all-time scorer with 18 goals, and the 2000 Olympic gold medal. He is also Cameroon’s record scorer with 55 goals.

Blue for Blue: ''Ambitious'' Samuel Etoo joins Everton from Chelsea

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Former Chelsea and Barcelona striker Samuel Etoo has joined Everton on a two year deal after completing his one year spell at Stamford Bridge.

The Cameroun forward shared a pic of himself on his Instagram account captioned  ''Officially an Everton Fc Player. Let's get ready for a new season full of ambitions!''

 Ambitious? Time shall tell.

Arsenal fight back to secure a 2-2 draw against Everton

Olivier Giroud's scored a 90mins equalizer which gave Arsenal a 2-2 draw in a two goals come-back against Everton on Saturday.

The host (Everton) were in perfect control of the first half as they opened scoring through Seamos Coleman in the 18th minute while Steven Naismith doubled the lead before the stroke of half time.

Introduction of Olvier Giroud, Snati Carzola and Joel Campbell brought about the desired change that the Gunners have been seeking in the game.

Aaron Ramsey once again proved to be an important player for the Arsene Wenger tutored side when he slotted in a nicely worked Carzola ball in the 82nd minute while Frenchman Giroud headed home to beat Tim Howard from close range.

Wenger relishes home victory in league opener as United lose at Old Trafford

Arsenal is the only team to record a home win on Premier League opening day as the Gunners rallied back from a goal down to beat Crystal Palace.

 

Meanwhile Arsenal's manager, Arsene Wenger agreed it was a hard-earned victory for his side after going a goal down.

 

''It was not the plan, the plan was to win the game, but because of the physicality and organisation level of Crystal Palace. It was very difficult for us.

'''Why Because we conceded a goal on the first corner they had.

 

''We lacked a bit of pace in the final third to change what we built up into dangerous situations but it was enough to win the game and win the three points.''

 

Wenger: - You could see that for the first game of the season, nobody won at home, we were the only team that won at home. So that shows you that it's difficult for everybody on the first day of the season. We got the three points we wanted, now let's focus on Besiktas.

 

In other results, Manchester United suffered a 1-2 loss to Swansea, Leicester 2-2 Everton, QPR 0-1 Hull City, Stoke 0-1 Aston Villa , West Brom 2-2 Sunderland and in the London derby it was West Ham 0-1 Tottenham

 

Home Sweet Home: Lukaku returns to Everton, bags £28m record deal

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Everton Football Club on Wednesday announced the permanent transfer of Romelu Lukaku after the 21-year-old striker, spent the whole of last season on loan at Goodison Park but has now become a full blooded ''Blue'' for a Club record transfer fee of £28million on a five-year contract.

Lukaku made 33 appearances and scored 16 goals during his initial spell on Merseyside and quickly made himself the delight of the fans.

Since moving to Chelsea from Anderlecht in 2011, he has had loan spells at West Bromwich Albion before joining Everton during the dramatic final minutes of the August 2013 transfer window.

Lukaku said: ''I am really excited about rejoining Everton. I had a fantastic experience last season and a great relationship with the manager, the chairman, the staff, the players and the fans. I can’t wait to get started again and I’m looking forward to a successful season.''

 

The  fee paid for Lukaku smashes the previous highest of £15million that was invested in another Belgian, Marouane Fellaini, back in August 2008 and chairman Bill Kenwright described it as being the end of an '11-month quest' to keep him at Goodison Park as reported by the club website.

Indeed, Home is where the heart is, and for obvious reasons, Goodison Park is where he finds his feet. Welcome home Rom.

Man Tattoos Bum celebrating Moyes' exit

The Manchester United fan posted on his Twitter account  @ashevans20 tattooed his Bum to call for Moyes sack and added some more after the former Everton boss was axed.

Bye Moyes! United part ways with Manager

Manchester United have sacked manager David Moyes CNN reports

"Manchester United announces that David Moyes has left the club," said the English Premier League team in a statement on the club's official Twitter feed.

"The club would like to place on record its thanks for the hard work, honesty and integrity he brought to the role."

Moyes succeeded Alex Ferguson last May but has overseen a lackluster campaign, with the club lying seventh in the table having amassed 57 points from 34 games.

United slipped to an 11th league defeat this season against the Scot's former club Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday -- a result that finally ended any mathematical chance of participating in next season's Champions League.

The three-time winner of the European club football's biggest prize is now 13 points behind fourth-placed Arsenal with four games remaining. The last time United failed to qualify was in 1995 and their chances of even playing in the Europa League next season are slim.

"The football and the results have been poor," former Manchester United defender Gary Neville told Sky Sports News. "The performances have got worse and worse."

Moyes, who turns 51 on Friday, signed a six-year-deal with English football's most successful club last May, when the outgoing Ferguson personally endorsed his appointment.

"David is a man of great integrity with a strong work ethic ... There is no question he has all the qualities we expect of a manager at this club," Ferguson said of his compatriot.

Read more on CNN.COM

The Matter at Old Trafford Madden Juan Mata

After a disastrous Easter meeting with Everton at the Gudison Park, Juan Mata reveals how pained he is at the loss.

The former Cheslse midfielder told the club website that the loss Madden him.

"I do know that you may win or lose, that this is sport and it's part
of the game. But I hate this feeling.

"I feel very disappointed today. This is how you feel when you
spend two weeks waiting for a game, getting ready for it, and then
things don't go the way you wanted. It happened at Goodison Park
and the truth is this is not the first time, as you know. Honestly,
everything looked good at the start and we were looking forward to
winning the game for our fans, but their first goal from the penalty
spot came as a blow. For them it had exactly the opposite effect:
Everton got more confidence, especially after scoring a second
goal, and after that moment, the script of the match went to fit
their needs."

Read full report here

City crush United 3-0 in Manchester derby, Arsenal draw

Edwin Dzeko scored one of the fastest goal in the derby match under a minute of play, got another to complete his double while Yaya Toure completed the job.

In the build up to the match, Manchester United looked like a side that would cause City troubles but there was no cause for alarm as the fans at Old Trafford had to enjoy City doing the scoring.

Meanhwile, it's the 10th loss for United this season. (Record in the Premier league within in a season for Utd)

At the Emirates, Arsenal were forced to a draw by Swansea City who got a late equalizer trough an own goal credited to Matthew Flamini.

Swansea got a goal in within ten minutes of play while Arsenal scored twice within a minute through Lukas Podolski who came on to replace Oxlade-Chamberlain in the 57' and Giroud scored the second for Arsenal from an attack driven by the substitute Podolski.

More accident for Arsenal you'll say.

In another fixture on the night, Everton trashed Newcastle 3-0 on away soil.