Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy pictured on March 22, 2019
James McCarthy recalled to Republic of Ireland squad after three years
The Crystal Palace midfielder has not played for Ireland since October 2016.
Aug 16, 17:06
Wilfried Zaha in action for Crystal Palace on August 10, 2019
Preview:Sheffield United vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between between Sheffield United and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 16, 16:49
Sheffield United's Billy Sharp celebrates after the match on August 10, 2019
Billy Sharp in contention for Sheffield United start
Sharp was a goalscoring substitute against Bournemouth.
Aug 16, 13:16
Fedor Chalov pictured in December 2018
Crystal Palace fail in pursuit of Fedor Chalov
Crystal Palace fail in their pursuit of CSKA striker after the Russian club made it clear that they did not wish to sell their star player.
Aug 8, 23:05
Crystal Palace attacker Wilfried Zaha celebrates scoring against West Ham on February 9, 2019
Wilfried Zaha 'devastated after failing to secure move'
Wilfried Zaha is reportedly 'devastated' by Crystal Palace's refusal to grant the forward a deadline-day move to Everton.
Aug 8, 22:06
Luka Milivojevic celebrates scoring for Crystal Palace on April 6, 2019
Luka Milivojevic unsure over Crystal Palace future
Crystal Palace captain Luka Milivojevic admits that he is still unsure of his future at the club despite wanting to stay beyond the end of his contract.
Aug 8, 16:50
Wilfried Zaha sees red for Crystal Palace on January 30, 2019
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha hands in transfer request?
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha has asked for a move away from the club before Thursday evening's transfer deadline, according to a report.
Aug 7, 20:01
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha celebrates scoring against Burnley on March 2, 2019
Crystal Palace reject latest Everton bid for Wilfried Zaha?
Crystal Palace reportedly reject a fresh £70m bid from Everton for the transfer of Wilfried Zaha.
Aug 6, 19:24
Wilfried Zaha celebrates putting his side back ahead during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Crystal Palace on April 21, 2019
Everton prepare £100m package for Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha?
Everton are reportedly willing to put together a package worth £100m in order to secure the signing of Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha.
Aug 6, 08:47
Gary Cahill in action for Chelsea in pre-season on August 7, 2018
Crystal Palace 'join race to sign Gary Cahill'
Crystal Palace reportedly join Burnley and West Ham United in the race to sign Gary Cahill this summer.
Aug 2, 09:44
Crystal Palace attacker Wilfried Zaha celebrates scoring against West Ham on February 9, 2019
Everton deny making second offer for Wilfried Zaha
Toffees say they did not make an improved cash bid plus midfielder James McCarthy and striker Cenk Tosun.
Jul 29, 22:15
Ivory Coast's Wilfried Zaha celebrates scoring their first goal against Mali on July 8, 2019
Report: Everton make second bid for Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha
A report claims that Everton have offered £55m and two players in exchange for Crystal Palace ace Wilfried Zaha.
Jul 29, 20:02
Crystal Palace attacker Wilfried Zaha celebrates scoring against West Ham on February 9, 2019
Everton to include James McCarthy in deal for Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha?
Everton are reportedly prepared to offer midfielder James McCarthy in any deal for Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha.
Jul 27, 08:25
Everton's James McCarthy goes down injured in January 2018
Crystal Palace make £8m bid for James McCarthy?
Crystal Palace reportedly launch a bid worth £8m to sign Everton midfielder James McCarthy.
Jul 20, 23:21
Mick McCarthy pictured in February 2018
Republic boss McCarthy not naive enough to underestimate Gibraltar
Ireland open their campaign with a double-header against Gibraltar and Georgia.
Mar 14, 16:58
Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye pictured in November 2018
Everton 'rule out Idrissa Gueye exit amid Paris Saint-Germain interest'
Everton reportedly tell Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal and Manchester City that Idrissa Gueye will not be leaving the club on deadline day.
Jan 31, 16:24
Manchester United's Ashley Young celebrates after opening the scoring against Fulham on December 8, 2018
Football rumours from the media
Young, Fabregas and Cahill are all being talked about in Wednesday's papers.
Jan 2, 06:17
Everton's new director of football Marcel Brands at a press conference on June 4, 2018
Everton director anticipating quiet January transfer window
Marcel Brands hints at a quiet January transfer window for Everton, 12 months on from being one of the most active sides in the Premier League.
Dec 28, 23:10
Marco Silva in charge of Everton on July 18, 2018
Everton to loan out James McCarthy, Oumar Niasse in January?
Everton boss Marco Silva reportedly decides to allow James McCarthy and Oumar Niasse to leave the club on loan during the January transfer window.
Dec 24, 09:16
Aaron Ramsey in action for Arsenal on December 2, 2018
Football rumours from the media
Is Juventus the next move for Aaron Ramsey?
Dec 24, 06:17
Mauricio Pochettino applauds on December 11, 2018
Preview:Everton vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Everton and Tottenham Hotspur, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Dec 21, 18:47
Everton's James McCarthy goes down injured in January 2018
James McCarthy closing in on Everton return
The Republic of Ireland international has not featured since January.
Dec 20, 14:33
Everton midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson celebrates scoring the only goal of the game against Cardiff City on November 24, 2018
Everton team news: Predicted XI vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole looks at how Everton could line up for Sunday's Merseyside derby with Liverpool as they look to end a record-breaking winless run against their neighbours.
Nov 30, 13:35
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has a laugh during his presser on October 19, 2018
Preview:Chelsea vs. Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Everton.
Nov 9, 16:00
Everton midfielder Richarlison in action for his new side during a pre-season friendly with Blackburn on July 26, 2018
How Everton could line up against Manchester United
Sports Mole looks at how Everton could line up in Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester United.
Oct 26, 17:28
Theo Walcott in action for Everton on August 18, 2018
How Everton could line up against Arsenal
Sports Mole looks at how Everton may line up for Sunday's Premier League meeting with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Sep 21, 11:25
Unai Emery gestures with two fingers during the Europa League group game between Arsenal and Vorskla Poltava on September 20, 2018
Preview:Arsenal vs. Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Arsenal's home meeting with Everton in the Premier League.
Sep 21, 10:53
James McCarthy celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Everton and Bournemouth on February 4, 2017
Crystal Palace consider move for Everton midfielder James McCarthy?
Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in signing Everton midfielder James McCarthy during the summer transfer window.
May 10, 17:06
Everton striker Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring during his side's Europa League clash with Apollon Limassol at Goodison Park on September 28, 2017
How Everton could line up against Liverpool
Sports Mole predicts the starting lineup Everton boss Sam Allardyce will select for this weekend's Merseyside derby showdown with Liverpool.
Apr 6, 16:30
Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino reacts during his side's FA Cup fourth round clash with West Bromwich Albion at Anfield on January 27, 2018
Preview:Everton vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Premier League action as Everton take on Liverpool in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
Apr 5, 21:47
James McCarthy celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Everton and Bournemouth on February 4, 2017
Everton midfielder James McCarthy tipped for summer return
Everton manager Sam Allardyce provides an update on James McCarthy, who suffered a double leg break in January but may yet return before the start of next season.
Mar 1, 20:08
Nikola Vlasic and Idrissa Gueye take on Mesut Ozil during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017
Preview:Arsenal vs. Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Everton with predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview.
Feb 2, 13:36
Everton full-back Seamus Coleman in action during his side's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on September 30, 2016
Team News: Seamus Coleman back in Everton starting XI for Leicester City clash
Seamus Coleman returns to Everton's starting XI ahead of Wednesday night's Premier League meeting with Leicester City at Goodison Park.
Jan 31, 18:51
Everton midfielder James McCarthy in action during his side's pre-season clash with Espanyol at Goodison Park on August 6, 2016
James McCarthy confirms operation on broken leg was successful
Everton and Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy confirms that surgery on his broken leg has been successful.
Jan 24, 19:38
Everton midfielder James McCarthy in action during his side's pre-season clash with Espanyol at Goodison Park on August 6, 2016
Sam Allardyce: 'James McCarthy has paid heavy price'
Everton manager Sam Allardyce praises "brave" James McCarthy after the midfielder suffers a double leg break during their draw with West Bromwich Albion.
Jan 20, 18:35
Everton manager Sam Allardyce at the Premier League match against Chelsea on December 23, 2017
Sam Allardyce: "We deserved booing"
Everton manager Sam Allardyce describes his side as "poor" after they salvage a point from their home encounter with West Bromwich Albion.
Jan 20, 17:44
Everton midfielder James McCarthy in action during his side's pre-season clash with Espanyol at Goodison Park on August 6, 2016
James McCarthy suffers double leg break
Everton confirm that midfielder James McCarthy has suffered a double leg break.
Jan 20, 17:27
Everton manager Sam Allardyce at the Premier League match against Chelsea on December 23, 2017
Everton, West Bromwich Albion play out draw in match marred by James McCarthy injury
Everton and West Bromwich Albion play out a 1-1 draw in Saturday's Premier League encounter at Goodison Park.
Jan 20, 16:57
Everton manager Sam Allardyce at the Premier League match against Chelsea on December 23, 2017
Live Commentary: Everton 1-1 West Bromwich Albion - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's minute-by-minute account of Saturday's Premier League 1-1 draw between Everton and West Bromwich Albion at Goodison Park.
Jan 20, 13:59
Theo Walcott in action for Arsenal in December 2017
Sam Allardyce: 'Theo Walcott can play wherever he likes'
Sam Allardyce hopes to bring in Theo Walcott from Arsenal over the "next week or two", as he promises to use the Englishman in whatever position he likes.
Jan 15, 14:10
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