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Charlotte Coates

Everton pining for hungry years as Wayne Rooney inducted into Hall of Fame

Here is your Everton media round-up for Friday, March 25.

Everton pining for hungry years with trophy drought extending into 28th year following feeble FA Cup exit

"There's a song called 'The Hungry Years', a not so famous masterpiece by the singer songwriter Neil Sedaka.

"I'm sure, following the weekend's embarrassing exit from the FA Cup, the lyrics will resonate powerfully with a lot of Everton fans.

"One particular line - "Everything we wanted, was everything we had" - will no doubt be how a good few Evertonians are feeling right now, and how some might miss those hungry years before the arrival of their billionaire owner.

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"The club didn't have a super-rich benefactor and hadn't won a trophy for over two decades, which for Everton wasn't good enough and of course the fans wanted more."

Read the full story on Sky Sports HERE

Rooney inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

"Former Everton and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.

"Rooney came through the ranks at Goodison Park, announcing his arrival with that spectacular winner against Arsenal when he was 16.

"He moved to Manchester United in September 2004, winning five Premier League titles during a 13-year spell at Old Trafford.

"Rooney returned to Goodison Park for a season in 2017, scoring 10 goals across 31 appearances.

"The former England captain is the second-highest goalscorer in Premier League history, with his 208 strikes bettered only by Alan Shearer."

Read the full story on BBC Sport HERE

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