dark Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Out for 6 months. Bad, bad times. At least no-one will be buying him in the summer, thats a small plus from it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 dont jinx us!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Crap, crap, crap. Can't say I'm surprised, it's the way our luck has gone this season. The likes of Pienaar and Osman have really got to step up to the plate now. Can they handle it? I'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy the blue Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) I must admit that I've not known an injury jinx ever that has been as bad as this one in my 50 years supporting the blues. from what has been said Teta will be lucky to make preseason training and some lads are never the same when they return because they are more than aware of what can happen if they over stretch, its such a shame but we've got to get on with things, what has happened can't be undone. Looking on things with a more optimistic eye, at the start of the season when we had a full squad we played our worst football, every injury has seen the lads up their effort. We can play without Mikel but it may just mean a return to hoof ball. Come the weekend Hibbo will be back in and providing decent crosses, we hardly got one decent cross from the right yesterday. We only have one of the big boys to play so life is not quite as bad as it seems, we are Everton and we will succeed lads Edited February 23, 2009 by Jimmy the blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest efctaxi Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 It's things like this that make you stronger . We'll have to self destruct completely not to get 6th , so time to bring in the youngsters . Who's the best of the bunch ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy the blue Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) and here are some views from across the park http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=238021.0 I'm pleased to see that the torch of sportsmanship still shines from some reds, others there is no hope for, and before any one replies, yes some of ours would wish S G harm which makes them equally sad Edited February 23, 2009 by Jimmy the blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droobie Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Just wondering... if you're a professional athlete, on about £27-30k a WEEK and you had a six month lay-off.... apart from the rehabilitation of course - what would you do?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy the blue Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Just wondering... if you're a professional athlete, on about £27-30k a WEEK and you had a six month lay-off.... apart from the rehabilitation of course - what would you do?! In the case of Mikel hobble a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Just wondering... if you're a professional athlete, on about £27-30k a WEEK and you had a six month lay-off.... apart from the rehabilitation of course - what would you do?! id have that lovely spanish girlfriend of mine sit on parts of my body that would make me feel a little better. and id take it like a man, with a smile on my face! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinoharvest Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 It's terrible news for Mikel but always find the positives, + We've got a very winnable set of games coming up including west brom and stoke at home + We've got Hibbert, Cahill, Saha, Fellaini, Osman and Pienaar coming back, some sooner than others + We still held the ball up well against the magpies, we definately lacked Mikel's creative edge but with the players we have returning and 2 quality strikers we can still win the games... Mikel was the last player we wanted to lose at a time like this, in fairness I would have preferred to lose Jags or Jo in favour of Arteta but it can't be helped now and we must soldier on, we've got 2 young sources of inspiration in Gosling and Rodwell, both have opened their accounts this season, Cahill and Fellaini and Lescott are all massive aerial threats in the box and Osman and Pienaar aren't afraid of taking a stab at goal... We still have enough to go on and win matches but maybe not the cup and probably not higher than 6th unfortunately, but looking at it we're 21 points from 1st, and 4 points from 5th it was always going to be a struggle for champs league, if we can secure europe and make the semis of the fa cup I'll be more than pleased with oru performance in what has been one fo our unluckiest years for injuries I couldn't agree more with this post. The 6th is the best we can do this year and a Semi in the FA would make me very pleased too. With the injuries we have it is good enough if we maintain at where we are if not any better. In the summer, DM shall be thinking how to make our players more durable to vicious tackles and raid more creative players possibly from Barca youth camp this year? I play FM 2009 and i heard we have close link to the company. So if we look into the database of the game, we shall broaden our selection from Moutinho to other similiar players with lower recognition and of course less fees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everton_Worshiper Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 id have that lovely spanish girlfriend of mine sit on parts of my body that would make me feel a little better. and id take it like a man, with a smile on my face! for £30k a week I would have more than 1 spanish girlfriend sitting on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) for £30K a week you'd have Nugent sitting on you I play FM 2009 and i heard we have close link to the company. So if we look into the database of the game, we shall broaden our selection from Moutinho to other similiar players with lower recognition and of course less fees. i play FM too, but were not gunna win three champions leagues between 2011 and 2016, we wont sign defour obi mikel moutinho richards quaresma and rooney. oh and i wont get offered the england job Edited February 24, 2009 by StevO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 I can see us playing more and more to get down the wings and throw in crosses. Jo, Fellaini and Saha can all be usefull in the air, and without Arteta's guile in the middle of the park I think that will be our best route to goal. Really a shame as we were starting to play some really good football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlmc25 Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Unbelievable bad luck. Just as our season was getting better and better, just when Villa had given us a chance to catch up a bit and our best player gets injured and we draw a match we would have won. 4th place, barring a miracle from the fit players we have left, is gone now. We should have enough to finish 6th but 4th is now only a pipe dream. The cup will probably also be out of our reach now, I just can't see us beating the likes of Utd without Arteta in the team - that being said I do think we still have a chance in the cup but it will have to be sheer guts and determination that will get us through. I would now definitely prioritise the cup if I was Moyes, keep players fresh for those games. We need Osman and Pienaar to step up big time and Fellaini needs to actually contribute something, I know he may have been unfit in his last couple of appearances but he was an absolute shambles against both Liverpool and Newcastle. As for the performance against Newcastle, it was decent enough for the first 20 minutes but after that we had absolutely no creativity whatsoever, not surprising with the players we had out but once again, for me, Rodwell looked a central defender, he just doesn't get involved enough to be a central midfielder and isn't dynamic enough. His passing is nice enough but safe, he'll be a superb CB one day. Unlucky Arteta and get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouse Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 its time for Andy Shandy to step upto the plate! :thumbsup_anim: :thumbsup_anim: :thumbsup_anim: :thumbsup_anim: :thumbsup_anim: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everton_Worshiper Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 its time for Andy Shandy to step upto the plate! :thumbsup_anim: :thumbsup_anim: :thumbsup_anim: :thumbsup_anim: :thumbsup_anim: someone slap scouse before I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 someone slap scouse before I do They'll have to get past me first :jerry: ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Hes going to score the winner with a 25 yard screamer at the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Hes going to score the winner with a 25 yard screamer at the weekend. Hallelujah....Bill's had a revelation on the road to Domestos, welcome to the brethren of the blessed mate ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sporting4ever Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Could this season get any worse, injury wise??? I mean, does anyone else get the feeling that if Everton had a normal season, with a normal number of injuries, you'd be top 5 or 4 by now??? I think Everton need to seriously get numbers on the team. It's clear the squad is thin, and injuries make a big difference in the team's performances. I know that, to make a proper challenge for the top spots, Everton need quality players, but going after big(ger) names now isn't the answer, in my view. A 2nd season like this one could really hurt Everton's future overall, even if they're doing an amazing job. You should have 2 players fighting for each position, not having to resort to youngsters when a 1st team players gets injured... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 the biggest problem with a big squad is we have to pay them all. we cant afford to have 30k a week players on the bench. our income is too low, our costs are too high. long term problem, from long term mismanagement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest efctaxi Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 If I remember correctly , one of the first thing Moyes did when he got here was to throw the dead wood back into the sea . There are some great players out there if you are lucky enough to find them first before everyone else . There are a few players in the championship called Blake that I wouldn't mind in the side . Robbie is probably too old now , but this guy isn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everton_Worshiper Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 If I remember correctly , one of the first thing Moyes did when he got here was to throw the dead wood back into the sea .There are some great players out there if you are lucky enough to find them first before everyone else . There are a few players in the championship called Blake that I wouldn't mind in the side . Robbie is probably too old now , but this guy isn't All wolves fans I know say Blake is good, we were rumoured to be buying his last summer. If Wolves don't get promoted I expect him and Kightly to move clubs...wouldn't mind Blake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Some good news for Arteta below 'Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta has been named the 'E.ON Player of the Round' after orchestrating the Toffees' 3-1 Fifth Round victory over Aston Villa at Goodison Park. Arteta set up Jack Rodwell for the opening goal of the afternoon with his corner-kick before slotting home from the penalty spot in the 24th minute.' The Spaniard pulled the strings from central midfield with a performance that balanced great energy with superb technical skill and as a consequence, he received an overwhelming 68 per cent of the vote. >Full< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest efctaxi Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 'E.ON Player of the Round' winners will receive VIP hospitality for themselves and their guest at The FA Cup Final on Saturday 30 May 2009. The winner of each award will also be presented with a commemorative trophy. Strange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 'E.ON Player of the Round' winners will receive VIP hospitality for themselves and their guest at The FA Cup Final on Saturday 30 May 2009. The winner of each award will also be presented with a commemorative trophy. Strange Understandable for the winner of the player of the first preliminary qualifying round in about June last year . Hopefully Mikel will be there anyway.....watching with about 40,000 other Blue "guests" . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Everton have confirmed that crocked midfielder Mikel Arteta faces six months out after being pencilled in for knee surgery in Spain on Tuesday. The 26-year-old will fly to Barcelona with club medical staff on Monday with a view to undergoing an operation to repair a ruptured cruciate ligament in his right knee the following day. Arteta is likely to be sidelined for at least six months but head physio Mick Rathbone, who will accompany the Spaniard for his operation, said he is already thinking about his comeback. >Read On< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark Posted February 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Story on the same subject from evertonfc.com, this story however explains more about Vic's injury and how thats set to heal. It seems to be swelling at the moment, a lot better than first thought. Mikel Arteta will undergo knee surgery next week, while Victor Anichebe must wait for a full assessment of his leg injury. The Spaniard has ruptured the cruciate ligaments in his right knee and will go under the knife in Barcelona, most likely on Tuesday. But Anichebe's right leg is still bruised and swollen and Everton's medical team will wait until the swelling has subsided before completing their assessment of the injury, sustained following Kevin Nolan's dangerous tackle at Newcastle on Sunday. >More< >Arteta Interview Exclusive< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy the blue Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Story on the same subject from evertonfc.com, this story however explains more about Vic's injury and how thats set to heal. It seems to be swelling at the moment, a lot better than first thought. Mikel Arteta will undergo knee surgery next week, while Victor Anichebe must wait for a full assessment of his leg injury. The Spaniard has ruptured the cruciate ligaments in his right knee and will go under the knife in Barcelona, most likely on Tuesday. But Anichebe's right leg is still bruised and swollen and Everton's medical team will wait until the swelling has subsided before completing their assessment of the injury, sustained following Kevin Nolan's dangerous tackle at Newcastle on Sunday. >More< >Arteta Interview Exclusive< I wonder who made the decision that the operation should take place in Spain, don't we have good enough specialists here???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 I wonder who made the decision that the operation should take place in Spain, don't we have good enough specialists here???? Arteta did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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