on the last day of the transfer window at the start of the 2003–04 season, kilbane moved to everton for just under £1 million, where he was reunited with david moyes. the goodison park fans would appreciate his commitment and re-invigorate kilbane as a player. in return, he displayed great versatility which resulted in him being deployed right across the midfield, at left back or even as a support striker, as well has his preferred left-wing position. on 26 august 2006, during his last game for everton against tottenham hotspur, he was sent off by referee mark halsey for two bookable offences.