Chris Smith

Chris Smith

Joined: Feb 14, 2019

Freelance football writer and contributor for @MLSMultiplex @PrRupertsTower/@Fansided

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Lucas Digne of Everton fouls Kyle Walker-Peters of Southampton leading to a red card during the Premier League match between Southampton and Everton at St Mary's Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Southampton, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Frank Augstein - Pool/Getty Images)

Everton defender Lucas Digne’s suspension reduced to one match after appeal

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 17: James Rodriguez of Everton is challenged by Sadio Mane of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park on October 17, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

James Rodriguez: Everton given injury boost as Ancelotti makes U-turn

FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF IMAGES - Image numbers 1140640499,1196044186 - GRADIENT ADDED) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool (L) and Everton Manager, Carlo Ancelotti. Liverpool and Everton meet in the third round of the FA Cup on January 5, 2020 at Anfield,Liverpool. ***LEFT IMAGE*** SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool looks on prior to the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Liverpool FC at St Mary's Stadium on April 05, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Everton Manager, Carlo Ancelotti looks on during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Burnley FC at Goodison Park on December 26, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Everton’s best chance to beat Liverpool? We’ve been here before

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Everton celebrates with Andre Gomes, Richarlison and Yerry Mina of Everton after scoring his team's first goal the during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 13, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Five things we’ve learned about Everton in 2020/21 so far

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Theo Walcott of Everton looks on during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Everton and Salford City at Goodison Park on September 16, 2020 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Theo Walcott sends classy message to Everton following Southampton switch

BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Sandro Ramirez of Everton during the pre-season friendly between Blackburn Rovers and Everton at Ewood Park on July 26, 2018 in Blackburn, England. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Everton complete two late pieces of transfer business as Olsen comes in and Sandro leaves

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Allan of Everton goes off injured during the Carabao Cup fourth round match between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on September 30, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Football Stadiums around United Kingdom remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Allan injured: What will Everton miss against Brighton?

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Joe Ralls of Cardiff City and Idrissa Gueye of Everton clash during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Cardiff City at Goodison Park on November 24, 2018 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Three potential Idrissa Gueye replacements Everton could target

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Richarlison of Everton reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton FC at Old Trafford on October 28, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Richarlison vs Tosun vs Calvert-Lewin: who should lead the line for Everton?