James Milton: Working out the Wi-Fi code may be the least of Everton’s problems

James Milton takes a sideways look at the start of the new football season – including the Toffees' move to a new stadium

James MiltonSports Betting Journalist

Everton will start the new season in unfamiliar surroundingsCredit: AFP via Getty Images

The new football season is nearly here, and that means one thing – the return of the Big Kick-Off, our in-depth betting preview of the 2025-26 campaign.

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Published on 27 July 2025inThe Big Kick-Off

Last updated 08:20, 28 July 2025

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