Tim Howard News

YES folks, it's that time of the year where the good football hacks of Post Sport sit down to decide on Merseyside's Team of the Season.

Chelsea 2 Everton 1 match report: Rafael Benitez lets his Chelsea players take the plaudits as David Moyes bows out As the teams shook hands at the final whistle David Moyes walked towards the Everton fans, clapped them, then waved goodbye.

U.S. MNT coach Jurgen Klinsmann called in 26 players for a training camp before playing a pair of friendlies against Belgium and Germany prior to resumiong CONCACAF World Cup qualifying on June 7 in Jamaica.

When U.S. national team camp kicks off in a week out in California prior to a five-game slate that includes three World Cup qualifiers, Jurgen Klinsmann will be overseeing a full complement of players who will either coming off landmark appearances or will have been playing for some major accolades.

Unless you've been under a rock and missed it, the big news in world soccer over the past week was the retirement announcement of legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and the naming of his successor, Everton's David Moyes.

The Belgium striker scored both goals to provide a fitting send-off for the Toffees boss - heading for Manchester United in the summer - after he has stood on the touchline in the blue corner of Merseyside for 11 years.

Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement from Manchester United had a global impact on the sports world Wednesday morning, and for good reason.

By joining Manchester United, David Moyes accepted one of the most enviable but difficult gigs in soccer.

David Anderson looks at the Everton manager's credentials in the light of Sir Alex Ferguson's resignation at Manchester United There's no such thing as a mini-me when it comes to Fergie, but Moyes is probably the closest.

Norwich City's former loan striker Kei Kamara has labelled his Canaries' stint as an unforgettable experience as he prepares to make his MLS return for Sporting Kansas.

London Everton remain on course to finish above Liverpool in the Premier League for the second season in a row after holding their city rivals to a 0-0 draw in a scrappy Merseyside derby at Anfield on Sunday.

An attacking move from Brendan Rodgers, but one that may see them lose even more ground in the midfield battle that they were already losing.

Everton's Sylvain Distin, second right, and team-mates react after he has a goal disallowed against Liverpool.

Liverpool v Everton is the most-played derby in England, but these days it is very much a battle for best of the rest Everton's Tim Howard saves a shot from Peter Crouch of Liverpool in the 0-0 draw at Anfield back in February 2007.

The waiting is almost over with Warren Gatland set to unveil his British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia on Tuesday.

THE bunting might be flying and the band still playing - but you can bet Sir Alex Ferguson is already plotting retaining the title next season.