Everton Football Club News

• Nickname:Toffees
• Founded:1878
• Manager:David Moyes

• Ground:Goodison Park
• Capacity:42,440

Toffees stand firm on Lescott

16 Jul 2009 - 10:06:02

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Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has ruled out the possibility of selling defender Joleon Lescott to Manchester City.

The England international is one of several players to have been linked with a move to Eastlands during a summer of speculation.

However, Kenwright has backed manager David Moyes' recent assertion that Lescott will not be leaving Goodison Park no matter how much money is offered.

"You heard what he said and he said it right at the start of the summer and I think all of this speculation doesn't do anyone any favours," Kenwright told Sky Sports News.

"David Moyes, and only David Moyes I promise you, will make the decisions on the playing staff at this football club.

"He said - and he means it - nobody is for sale."