Kit's just not good enough

'TRADITION DITCHED FOR A CASH GRAB'

- By CHRIS BEESLEY

IT wasn’t just the result that many Evertonians were left upset by as their side were dumped out of the FA Cup at the first time of asking by Sunderland.

David Moyes’ men ditched their traditional royal blue and white for a deep navy blue and pink ‘fourth kit’ for their historic first tie in world football’s oldest competition at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Everton announced the decision at 9am on Saturday, just 195 minutes before the game kicked off. A club statement read: “Castore is kicking off 2026 with a new Everton kit and matchday range that celebrates Hill Dickinson Stadium's place in one of the most iconic and revered cities in the world.

“The exclusive collection includes a selection of dark blue warm-up shirts and track jackets featuring an abstract design that pays homage to notable buildings from Liverpool's famous skyline, including Hill Dickinson Stadium, the Three Graces and St Johns Beacon.

“Central to the range is a dark blue playing kit that will be worn by the men’s senior team for today’s FA Cup third-round tie against Sunderland and by Everton Women when they face Manchester City on Sunday.”