from goodison park, back to you.er i spoke to the former everton midfielder pat nevin, i asked him about some of the intricacies around koeman's departure, including, whether it came as a surprise to him. everyone expected him, a lot of people expected them to go upwards from here, because they spent a lot of money. for them to go backwards, or downwards as it is in the league, it has been a shock to everyone. there have been a lot of different reasons for it. some important players are ageing a little bit, which doesn't help. the new group hasn't melded in particularly well. i think it looks as if there has been a lack of belief from the players and the manager. i have been to see everton a couple of times this season at goodison park, and there really isn't an understanding between the players. it doesn't look... it looks like a group of players, as opposed to a team. 0n the left—hand side, for a period of time, leighton baines was brilliant as a left full—back, seamus coleman was brilliant on the right. you put th

our reporter richard askam is outside goodison park.o it is fair to say the pressure had been building in recent weeks on manager ronald koeman, just two victories in the opening nine premier league matches and a poor showing at the europa league, this after such high hopes when the season after such high hopes when the season started, £140 million spent ona season started, £140 million spent on a host of new players. it has really unravelled in recent weeks for ronald koeman, culminating in that 5—2 thrashing by arsenal here at goodison park yesterday, which proved to be the final straw. the chorus of booing is all but confirmed what was to come. a 5—2 defeat at arsenal bm for ronald koeman, yet he was convinced he could turn it all around. -- meant the end. mentally, our confidence is what we need to change. i still believe that i can change the whole situation. these two disagreed, chairman and owner calling for a change. what a difference a summer can make. at the start of it, ronald koeman endeavour when were in buoyant mood, a sev

he's telling some of the stories of his time at goodison park and elsewhere in a new book, and he joined to try and diagnose what's been missing with the current everton team so far this season. i have seen everton twice very recently, against manchester united at old trafford and that goodison park against burnley and in the two games, there wasn't enough pace in the team, with the ball and without the team, with the ball and without the ball. the likes of everton, you've got to pose a threat. there's an expectation, isn't there? rhodes yeah, but you still got to pose a threat and get the top six, everton have struggled, they have not really competed, for me. you've got to competed, for me. you've got to compete at everton have spent a lot of money and don't see them competing at the top level good enough. supporters are saying that, so enough. supporters are saying that, so it's only down to hard work, getting a couple of results, and then that breeds confidence. a final point, going back to some of the stories you tell in the book, particularly about howard kendall andi particularly a

it tookjust five minutes for his situation to get worse goodison park.te's mistimed tackle proving costly. with wayne rooney not even on the bench, evidence tackled, and the frustration boiled over in the second half —— everton tackled. captain ashley williams was booked that this and he might have been sent off if the referee had seen this, and it turned out to be a lucky escape when he heard lyon again. he wasn't a moment for a long, the substitute got the better of him and found bernard kerr laura. one of truman would not have been able to ignore the booing at full—time —— ronald koeman would not. and things won't get any easier for him with arsenal next on sunday. arsenal go into that game in a much better position after their third win from three games in the europa league, and the latest came against red star belgrade. it was thanks to a stunning goal from red star belgrade. it was thanks to a stunning goalfrom giroud. if you believe their critics, this is where arsenal should struggle, they charged atmosphere —— they charged. nowadays theo walcott

after sacking ronald koeman as manager, everton have put david unsworth in temporary charge at goodison parkmade over 300 appearances for the merseyside club over two spells. he's confirmed he wants the job on a permenant basis and says he'll give it everything he's got. who wouldn't want this job? it's a wonderful football club with amazing fans. and, it's a topjob for absolutely any manager. myself included. the chairman has given me an opportunity, the board have given me an opportunity to hopefully get a run of games where performance levels go up, and we produce some wins as well. from that, the performances and results dictate any future for me as ever, to be honest. west indies beat zimbabwe in the first of two tests in bulawayo. the hosts went some way towards their target of 434 but were eventually bowled out for 316. devendra bishoo was man of the match with nine wickets. the second test starts on sunday. stuart bingham — the 2015 world snooker champion — has been banned for six months for breaching betting rules. three months and one day of the ban will be suspended, if he complie

earlier, arsenal climbed up to fifth after thrashing everton 5—2 at goodison park.creases the pressure on under—fire toffees manager ronald koeman — who's team drop into the relegation zone as arsene wenger‘s side move level with chelsea. everton were also reduced to ten men in the second half. what is most important for me today is that we have not won away from home until now and i know it's important to get the first win, if you don't do that it can become a psychological hurdle and we did that ina psychological hurdle and we did that in a convincing way and we are showing all the ingredients in our game, questioned last week especially. it's a really tough time, the team is not performing well, the position on the table is not the position that everton should be on everybody knows that that even after today i see a lot of positives, how difficult that is because it's a negative situation for the team and everything is negative but i am not like that. in spain's primera division real madrid have kept the gap to leaders barcelona to five points after winning 3—0 a

arsenal left them in the bottom three and that seemed to be enough to call time on his time at goodison parkhes in the red group were played on monday at the wta finals in singapore. new world number one simona halep was on court as the top eight ranked women's players aim to finish the season with the sports biggest prize outside of the four grand slam events and austin halewood was watching. for the first time in her career, simona halep stepped onto court as the world number one. she played like it against caroline garcia of france. known for her defence, the romanian was much for everything garcia threw at her more. halep dominated from the baseline, powering her way to the first set. garcia beat halep to win the china open title this month, but she was no match in singapore. halep winning for the first time as the world number one as garcia's ii for the first time as the world number one as garcia's 11 match winning streak came to an end. also in the red group, the former world number one, caroline wozniacki was looking for a first career win over elina svitolina of ukraine. she got off

the england international is out of contract in the summer and looked to be leaving goodison park thisong—term injury. and unsworth has also stated that he'd like to be given the job on a permanent basis following the sacking of ronald koeman yesterday. there have been a large number of names linked with the role... but ali—year—old, unsworth is highly reagarded at the club after leading their u—23 side to the ‘premier league 2‘ title last season. who wouldn't want this job? it's a wonderful football club with amazing fans. it is a top job for absolutely any manager, including myself. the chairman and farhat had given me the opportunity to hopefully get a run of games. where performance levels go up and we will produce some wins as well. from that, performances and results will dictate any future for me as everton manager. the 2015 world snooker champion stuart bingham will miss the uk championship and the masters after he was banned for six months — for breaching betting rules. just over half of the ban will be suspended, if he complies with recommended treatment for his gambling issu

jeff hendrick with the only goal of the game at goodison park. four of their past five premier league games and sitjust two points and two places above the relegation zone. things seem to be going from bad to worse for perrenial bundesliga winners bayern munich after their humbling 3—0 midweek defeat at the hands of paris st germain in the champions league. it precipitated the departure of manager carlo ancelotti. they let go of a two goal lead to draw 2—2 at hertha berlin led by stand—in manager willy sagnol, bayern went in front on ten minutes courtesy of a powerful headerfrom unmarked mats hummels. robert lewandowski doubled bayern‘s lead four minutes after the break, taking advantage of some weak defending. but hertha hit back almost instantly, a teasing run and cross from genki haraguchi on 51 minutes saw 0ndrej duda poke home. solomon kalou then brought the home side level. corentin tolisso guilty of failing to clear a routine free kick into the box. 2—2 it finished, bayern are now five points behind borussia dortmund at the top of the bund

there's always been a sweet welcome at goodison park, and ronald koeman is trying to make it a littleings are yet to find their feet. gylfi sigurdsson guilty of letting an early chance slip by. wayne rooney could only watch on, reunited with the everton bench for the first time since returning, and with a prime view of a burnley team far more custom to reach other. —— far more accustomed to each other. hendrick finishing off a 2a—pass move. the kind of play he expected from the team in blue. yet everton were far from offering up anything similar. a tough watch for home fans picked up after the break. chances crept closer to goal. and ronald koeman called for wayne rooney. three goals since returning, no chance of another today. calvert—lewin got closer, but there was no way through. everton fans making their feelings known at full—time. booing as did the visiting fans, a sweet start to burnley‘s premier league season continues. we've got to stay resolute and work hard for everything that we get. i thought there was a good mixture today. it was a fantastic goal. i don't know how many p

earlier arsenal climbed up to fifth after thrashing everton 5—2 at goodison park.koeman. everton were also reduced to ten men in the second half. it's a really tough time. the team is not performing well. the position on the table is not the position that everton should be on. i mean everybody knows that but even after today, i see a lot of positives. how difficult it is because it is a negative situation for the team and everything is negative but i'm not like. a tennis and the wimbledon champion continues herrera bid to win the wta titles and the number one crown. professionally crowned wta player of the year she won 6—3, 6—4 in 85 mines mugururza playing in the group as one of seven players who could finish the year on top of the rankings by winning this event. it was third seed ply, iskova against venus williams. the czech took the fist set and she beat the american rather comfortably. to cricket, new zealand have beaten india by six wickets. leighton and taylor put on a partnership of 200 as the black caps chased down the target. the second match will be on we

fighting broke out between the players in the second half at goodison park, with fans also getting involvedvid 0rnstein is with me. it's been a tough time for everton of late, and now this charge. what exactly happened last night? this occurred in the 69th minute, everton captain ashley williams seemed to sholve the lyon keeper. going into the advertising hoardings. 0ne supporter carrying a child was seen throwing a punch to the keeper before stewards intervened. everton have released a statement, saying they have identified one individual, action taken against them, including banning him from huge fixtures. merseyside police have also said they have confirmed an investigation following the march and detectives are going to be reviewing the match and speaking to witnesses to establish what if any action needs to be taken. and as you said, uefa have opened the can buy very procedures, —— disciplinary procedures, —— disciplinary procedures, the case is going to be on the 16 november. a mess for everton. all this compounded by matters on the pitch. they're in terrible form — pressure is mounti

arsenal climbed up to fifth after thrashing everton 5—2 at goodison park.e team drop into the relegation zone as arsene wenger‘s side move level with chelsea. everton were also reduced to ten men in the second half. the bbc 100 women team have packed their suitcases and have made their way to rio dejaneiro. it's where they are looking at sexism in sport — yet another of the challenges! the 100 women season has come to rio and the last four challenges we will try to tackle the problem of sexism in sport. rizal is the land of the all but did you know that women were not allowed to play here for decades and until 1979. we are getting together a team of experts, women, who have dedicated their lives are overcoming barriers for women in sport and we are going to ask them to come up with solutions to make sure that young girls like these have an equal playing field. it is talk to one of them. the weezer? the weezer is the youngest player here, she is 13 and a playing football she has a blog in which she writes about her passion for the sport and about your traini

the hands of arsenal, a result that leaves his side in the relegation zone. 5—2 it finished at goodison parke's best. alexis sanchez also on the scoresheet — this, though, everton's fifth league defeat of the season. it isa it is a really tough time, the team is not performing well, the position on the table is not the position that everton should be on. everybody knows that. even after today, i see a lot of positives. how difficult it is. it is a negative situation for the team. and then everything is negative. but i am not like that. motherwell have booked their place in the scottish league cup final for the first time in more than a decade, louis molt with a stunning goal in a 2—nil win over rangers. the englishman lit up this match, as motherwell through to next month's final where they meet the holders, celtic. for everybody involved in the club, there have been dark days and people have struggled and it is nice to repay the faith they had on me and give them something to cheer about so give them something to cheer about soiam give them something to cheer about so i am chuffed to bits t

jeff hendrick‘s goal for burnley saw them beat everton i—nil at goodison park.just last five premier league games and are just two points and places above the relegation zone. red bull's max verstappen has won the malaysian grand prix in a thrilling race in sa—pang. verstappen, who turned 20 yesterday, took control of the race after passing hamilton at the start of the fourth lap. lewis hamilton finished second — but extends his lead in the championship standings. his title rival sebastian vettel started at the back of the grid but fought his way through to take fourth. daniel ricciardo was third. the bbc‘s tom clarkson was watching in sa—pang. max verstappen —— max verstappen understandably delighted, lewis hamilton satisfied to have increased the lead over sebastian vettel in the lead over sebastian vettel in the championship but what of ferrari? reliability is their achilles' heel. that hampered in qualifying, raikkonen in the race. they need to solve that if vettel is to have any chance of winning the world championship and we haven't got long to wait to see

they were beaten 5—2 by arsenal at goodison park.ell have booked their place in the scottish league cup final for the first time in more than a decade with a 2—0 win over rangers. it was an englishman who lit up and all scottish affair, louis molt with two goals to send motherwell through to next month's final where they meet the holders, celtic. i'm delighted for everybody involved in the football club. there have been dark days. people have struggled. it is nice to repay the faith they've had in me and give them something to cheer about today. chuffed to bits about being involved and associated with that team. wasps got their campaign back on track with a strike over harlequins. christian wade scored his second try of the game and the last of the match. this interception putting the gloss on a hugely impressive display from wasps that moves them up to second in their group. after the defeat in their opener. they have back—to—back matches to come. and exeter produced an equally impressive forance it beat montpellier in france to mak

season continued with a 1—0 win at everton, jeff hendrick scoring after a lengthy build—up at goodison parknley remain unbeaten away. in the late kick—off, newcastle holding liverpool to a 1—1 draw, philippe catena's unbeatable strike gave liverpool the lead in the first half—hour but minutes later a brilliant pass byjonjo shelvey found the strike and we just put in the equaliser. around 12 minutes to go at st james's park. that is it from me. the bbc sport website has the big stories of the day including how ireland's paul dunn held off the challenge from rory mcilroy to win the british masters golf. we'll the british masters golf. be back with the late new time we'll be back with the late news, no time for the news where you are. goodbye. this is bbc news. the headlines. violent clashes between spanish riot police and voters in catalonia has left more than 400 people injured. the authorities have been trying to stop an independence referendum that they say is unconstitutional. the catalan leader has condemned what he called police brutality after rubber bullets and batons were used. tonig

the incident at goodison park occurred in the second half.merseyside police are investigating. millions of people are being overcharged for using their mobile phones, according to citizens advice. it says large numbers of customers with vodafone, ee or three could still be getting billed for their handset even after they've paid for it in full. but the mobile operators say their billing arrangements are fair. our business correspondent emma simpson reports. the latest iphone. a slick launch, but it ain't cheap. you can order it starting on october the 27th... that's why most customers pay for phones, whatever the brand, through a contract. but when it finishes, many are still being charged for the handset, even though it's been fully paid off. clifford whitehouse says his bill should have been £14 but instead... was charged £64, charging me for a phone i have ready bought and i own. it is not acceptable. it's a rip—off. with phones becoming ever—more expensive, we are hanging onto them longer. in its survey, citizens advice found that more th

he enjoyed two spells as a player at goodison park, making over 300 league appearances. parkes is one of five uncapped players england forward sam burgess says the squad for this year's rugby league world cup has more "x factor" than the team that got to the semi—finals last time around. england play their first match against holders australia in melbourne on friday. burgess also said, that rob andrew doesn't know the full story about his role at the 2015 rugby union world cup, for which burgess was heavily criticised. the rfu's former director of professional rugby called burgess's call—up, an "almighty blunder." rob never went around the camp and he didn't see the work i put in or contribution to the squad. he didn't see how hard i worked whatsoever. he isn't in the coal face or the trenches, he doesn't see what happens. i disagree with him and i'm proud of my performance with england and what i contributed to the team. unfortunately results didn't go the way we planned at the time but rob is entitled to his opinion and he's trying to sell his book so fair play to him.

everton face burnley at goodison park and burnley travel to newcastle.nd them. there are some teams obviously flying. does not mean the others teams should not try to fly, as well. we all do not give up and say, that is so all do not give up and say, that is so good, oh, my god. have a season ticket for manchester, whichever stadium. but we really still try to sort out things and to improve. with all the problems we have had so far, we are still with points. i have no problem with criticism. i only have a problem if people think we cannot sort out our things. moeen ali said he is excited about playing in australia in the ashes series and he thinks they can win even without ben stokes. following the arrest of ben stokes last week after an incident in bristol, the ecb said he would not be considered for selection until further notice. meaning stokes might not travel to australia. we know how good a cricketer he is. and what he can bring to the table. he is one of the main players that we have. it would be great to have him out there. we will see what happe

dropped into the premier league relegation zone yesterday following a 5—2 defeat to arsenal at goodison park it means they have not won now in five matches in all competitions. ronald koeman admitted everyone at the club expects better. it's a really tough time. the team is not performing well. the position on the table is not the position that everton should be on. everybody knows that but we had a lot of expectations after last season and that expectation is not filling in at the moment and that makes the situation read difficult. it was a miserable day for liverpool, too. they lost 4—1 to totte n ha m liverpool, too. they lost 4—1 to tottenham at wembley. harry kane scored twice to increase his tally of goals to 15 in all competitions this season. liverpool paid for bad defensive errors. we put it on the plate and it's not about confidence, it's just about being 100% spot on. you cannot get anything in a game like this against tottenham if you are not like this, at your best. lewis hamilton is edging closer to a fourth formula 1 world title after winning the us grand prix. he was made to

fighting broke out after this at goodison park. ashley williams barging into the lyon goalkeeper...too, including one man who seemed to be trying to get involved while holding a child. no one was sent off and in fact williams went on to equalise. but lyon grabbed a winner. everton are bottom of their group. the pressure's mounting on manager ronald kooman, but a former liverpool legend thinks he should stay. in the solar key has spent big money. he needs more time. he has proven he can walk in the premier league. a fabulous player, experienced player. give him time. arsenal had a much better time of it. they continued their perfect start to the compettition and are looking good for a place in the knockout stages. they beat red star belgrade 1—0 thanks to this acrobatic finish from 0livier giroud. manager arsene wenger seemed happy enough with the performance. we played against a good red star team. always dangerous on the counterattack. cech made some good saves, in the end we got a win... that gives credit to the mentality of the team. roma have been charged by uefa after some of t

he's made over 300 league appearances at goodison park.spended if he complies with any treatment recommended for his gambling and he commits no further rule breaches. he still has the option to appeal and will now miss the three most lucrative tournaments outside of the world championship. sam burgess says the squad for this yea r‘s sam burgess says the squad for this year's rugby league world cup has more x factor than the team that got to the semi—finals hast time around. england play their first match against holders australia on friday. burgess also said that rob an true doesn't know the full story about his role at the 2015 ruin world cup for which burgess was heavily criticised —— rugby union world cup. burgess‘s call up was called an almighty blunder. rob doesn't see the work i put in, rob didn't see how i contribute to the squad, he didn't see how hard i worked whatsoever. he's not in the trenches, he doesn't see what happens, sol trenches, he doesn't see what happens, so i disagree. i'm very proud of my performance for england and

there's always been a sweet welcome mat goodison park, and ronald cumin is trying to make it a littleting an early chance slip by. wayne rooney could only watch on, it reunited with the everton bench for the first time since returning, and with a prime view of a burnley team far more custom to reach other. hendrick finishing off a 24 pass move. the kind of play he expected from the team in blue. yet everton we re from the team in blue. yet everton were farfrom from the team in blue. yet everton were far from offering from the team in blue. yet everton were farfrom offering up from the team in blue. yet everton were far from offering up anything similar. a tough watch for home fans picked up after the break. chances crept closer to go. three goals since returning, no chance of another today. dominik kaiser glueing got closer, but there was no way through. everton fans making their feelings known at full—time. as did the visiting fans, a sweet start to burnley‘s premier league season continues. we've got to stay resolute and work hard for everything that we can. i thought there was a go

i have been to see everton a couple of times this season at goodison park, and there really isn't an as opposed to 18. —— to a team. a chinese doctor has claimed that more than 10,000 chinese athletes used banned substances during the 1980s and 90s. the world anti—doping agency will investigate the claims made to german broadcaster ard. the doctor says all international medals won by her country during that period should be declared void because they are "tainted by doping". she also alleges athletes as young as 11 were doped, & the state—run system covered sports from athletics to weightlifting. the world number one simona halep has won her opening ‘round—robin' match at the end of season wta finals in singapore. she beat france's caroline garcia in straight sets, 6—4, 6—2. elsewhere, caroline wozniacki saw off elina svitolina of ukraine for the first time in her career, coming through 6—2, 6—0. in cricket, gloucestershire's jack taylor has been suspended from bowling for a year after his action was found to be illegal for the second time within a 12—month period. the off—spinner wh

he enjoyed two spells as a player at goodison park, making over 300 league appearances.ith amazing fa ns wonderful football club with amazing fans and it is a topjob wonderful football club with amazing fans and it is a top job for absolutely any manager, myself included. the chairman has given me an opportunity, farhad has given me an opportunity, farhad has given me an opportunity, farhad has given me an opportunity, the board have, to hopefully get a run of games where the performance levels go up and we produced some wins as well. from that, performances and results will dictate any future for me as everton manager. proposals by the premier league's six richest clubs to end the equal distribution of overseas television money have been abandoned after top flight clubs failed to reach an agreement. manchester city, manchester united, tottenham, arsenal, liverpool and chelsea wanted their global appeal reflected in their income. a plan suggested 35% of revenue from the sale of global tv rights should be divided based on league position. but a meeting set for wednesday w

and alexis sanchez scores as arsenal pile on the misery for everton with a 5—2 win at goodison park. re on that in sportsday at 5:30. good afternoon. some breaking news now, and warwickshire police have urged people to stay away from a retail park in nuneaton due to an "ongoing incident". images on social media show police ca i’s images on social media show police cars gathered outside a retail and leisure complex outside nuneaton. there are unconfirmed reports that a man with a shot gun in a bowling alley at bermuda park to the south—east of the town has taken hostages. other people in the complex, which includes cinemas and restau ra nts, complex, which includes cinemas and restaurants, are being held in lockdown. others have been evacuated toa lockdown. others have been evacuated to a nearby hotel. on the line is megan westwood, who was with her family nearby, and was evacuated to a nearby hotel. thank you for speaking to us. can you just tell us what exactly happened to you and where you work? basically we were in the bermuda play area. we werejust about to leave. one of the staff

the england international is out of contract in the summer and looked to be leaving goodison park thist he'd like to be given the job on a permanent basis following the sacking of ronald koeman yesterday. there have been a large number of names linked with the role. but 44—year—old unsworth is highly reagarded at the club after leading their u23 side to the premier league 2 title last season. who wouldn't want this job? it's a wonderful football club with amazing fans. it is a topjob wonderful football club with amazing fans. it is a top job for absolutely any manager, including myself. the chairman and farhat had given me the opportunity to hopefully get a run of games. where performance levels go of games. where performance levels 9° up of games. where performance levels go up and we will produce some wins as well. from that, performances and results will dictate any future for me as everton manager. the 2015 world snooker champion stuart bingham will miss the uk championship and the masters after he was banned for six months, half of which is suspended, for breaching betting rules.

everton were thrashed 5—2 by arsenal at goodison park despite going ahead.the team is not performing well. the position in the table was not the position that everton should be on. everybody knows that. we had a lot of expectation after last season. and that, those expectations are not filling in at the moment. and that makes the situation really difficult. it was a miserable day for the merseyside rivals liverpool. they lost 4—1 to spurs at wembley. harry kane scored twice to increase his tally to 15 in all competitions this season. liverpool paid for bad defensive errors. congratulations this morning to motherwell. they've have reached the scottish league cup final for the first time in more than a decade. they beat rangers 2—0. they'll take on current holders celtic in the final next month. the chief of staff for the president of the european commission has denied leaking an account of theresa may's dinner with eu negotiators last week to a german newspaper which claimed theresa may "begged" jean—claude juncker "for help" with brexit. 0ur political corres