edu1878 Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Hopefully it ends up like Thibaut Courtois and Athletico Madrid and if come the end of the season he doesn't think he will get first team football in Spain, then he asks to stay here. Bailey, Zoo and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 And Barca can have him back when he's 34 . Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edu1878 Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 And Barca can have him back when he's 34 . sounds great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foobiezw Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Read this while having my morning coffee - nearly spat in surprise at my laptop! Been a long time since we've signed someone that excites me. Watching Deulofeu during the U20 WC was a pleasure in itself, though his decisions sometimes are lacking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 We need someone that's a bit greedy. The number of times we passed and passed and passed outside the 6-yard box was painful. Someone direct is what we need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/training-lionel-messi-barcelona-helped-5065594 The ECHO understands Barcelona were keen for their talented teenager to head for the blue half of Merseyside instead of his other suitors That bodes well for us getting any other players from them in the future. Who knows? If the relationship goes well we may get to buy fringe players from them when they're being sold, or at least get offered them first. Obviously, not any of their really decent fringe players who'll cost the earth. fast lane, Sibdane and Droobie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edu1878 Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 would be very nice if we could develop a good relationship with Barca. Hopefully Martinez continues to look towards youngsters. Droobie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 That bodes well for us getting any other players from them in the future. Who knows? If the relationship goes well we may get to buy fringe players from them when they're being sold, or at least get offered them first. Obviously, not any of their really decent fringe players who'll cost the earth. That how Arsenal ended up with Fabragas - that turned out alright for them. Low risk - massive return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 That how Arsenal ended up with Fabragas - that turned out alright for them. Low risk - massive return I don't think that's right. Barca were fuming that Arsenal "stole" him by getting him to sign for them before he'd signed pro with Barca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Just listened to Graham Hunter live on talksport, he gave his opinions - overall really excited based on what he said. sublimely talented almost perfect technique either foot fast ghost past players decision making can be a bit "ronanldo esque from his first season at Man United" There is no way he would have advised Everton not to go for this player scores goals and he sees him as a number 10 in the future its a massive compliment to Martinez that Barca are trusting him to give him the right schooling All in all a really talented playewr who he thinks is destined for great things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Read this while having my morning coffee - nearly spat in surprise at my laptop! Been a long time since we've signed someone that excites me. Watching Deulofeu during the U20 WC was a pleasure in itself, though his decisions sometimes are lacking. Clearly, he just joined us! Matt and Steve_E 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 And Barca can have him back when he's 34 Do you think they would notice if we sent Naismith back instead, they both have blonde hair afterall? Matt, Steve_E, Sibdane and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Do you think they would notice if we sent Naismith back instead, they both have blonde hair afterall? Sign him up for Spanish lessons. SydneyBlue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11671/8818297/Everton-signing-Gerard-Deulofeu-aims-to-dazzle-fans-with-skills-learnt-from-Lionel-Messi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 http://theexecutionersbong.wordpress.com/2013/07/10/deconstructing-deulofeu/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 http://theexecutionersbong.wordpress.com/2013/07/10/deconstructing-deulofeu/ Watching the video clip at this site, I'm reminded of George Best in his heyday: the same dribbling skills, the same arrogance, the same ability to weave through five or six defenders in front of goal. This young man has awesome skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Look at the skills and goals in these two videos. One is almost a carbon copy of the other - while 40 years apart. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp7cTlvHgUQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85g-GLdFkN4 Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/gerard-deulofeu-scouting-report-evertons-2045388 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Graham Hunter http://m.talksport.co.uk/radio/hawksbee-and-jacobs/130711/graham-hunter-what-everton-fans-can-expect-gerard-deulofeu-201447?utm_source=efcprss.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=efcprss.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Ecstatic right now. Hurry up and start the league already! Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) Been watching YouTube clips of this fellow all morning. Looks good in Life of Pi and Cyrano De Bergerac. Lost some weight since his Obelix days. Cant wait to see what he can do in the prem, ok YT clips are not the best way of seing the bigger picture but he looks awesome in them. As most have pointed out, there is alot of recemblance between him and Ronaldo. Can go either side of the goalie, shot with both feet, pace to burn and can take 2-3 players on. A bit greedy on the ball but its exactly what we need. Someone to hold up play, take a couple on, be a goalscoring threat but also able to set someone else up. Kone or Jelavic are going to get quite a few goals from him. Edited July 12, 2013 by Peter H Romey 1878 and Droobie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCBarça Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 #10? ...I like Graham and he used to have privileged access to the club but he's a writer, not a footy expert...Prone to some questionable hyperbole...Deulofeu is a forward who excels anywhere in the attacking third but he's not a #10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 #10? ...I like Graham and he used to have privileged access to the club but he's a writer, not a footy expert...Prone to some questionable hyperbole...Deulofeu is a forward who excels anywhere in the attacking third but he's not a #10 Is it true that the kid has a huge ego/attitude problem and that some of this might be to knock him down a bit in a tougher league? whats he like off-field? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 I don't care about his attitude to be honest. We need someone with a bit of an ego on the pitch, like I've said before it was painful watching us attack sometimes because we would pass, pass, pass and then lose the ball. If this guy has an attitude he might fuck that system off and go for goal himself. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 I don't care about his attitude to be honest. We need someone with a bit of an ego on the pitch, like I've said before it was painful watching us attack sometimes because we would pass, pass, pass and then lose the ball. If this guy has an attitude he might fuck that system off and go for goal himself. maybe, but it the same time i want some who is going to concentrate on playing for the team instead of laidies and nightclubs, seems that's were Vellio's has gone wrong by all accounts. On the pitch im in 100% agreement with you, im fed up of nervous players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 I don't care about his attitude to be honest. We need someone with a bit of an ego on the pitch, like I've said before it was painful watching us attack sometimes because we would pass, pass, pass and then lose the ball. If this guy has an attitude he might fuck that system off and go for goal himself. whilst I agree in principle, we saw Mirallas doing that a few times. So long as they dont all become ego-nutters, Im happy for one more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Fine line between confidence and ego. In a team dynamic having a bit of a swagger needs to be complimented with leading by example - Rooney, Gerrard, Drogba, Henry, Cantona, Di Canio - all quite brash in their own ways, but in terms of what they give to the team very impressive. It's when you go the way of adebuyor, Pierre Van Hoojidonk, Bentner, Darren Bent, that when you upset the dressing room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Here's the TalkSport link: http://www.talksport.co.uk/radio/hawksbee-and-jacobs/130711/graham-hunter-what-everton-fans-can-expect-gerard-deulofeu-201447 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCBarça Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) Is it true that the kid has a huge ego/attitude problem and that some of this might be to knock him down a bit in a tougher league? whats he like off-field? I think that's probably not far from the truth...He's atypical for a cantera player in that he has an ego for everyone to see - often the object of opposing fans ire, home & away, in the Segunda division...When I say he toys with defenders, I mean to say he relishes clowning them...I've read/heard the comparisons to an early CR and he's gotten those comparisons since he was 14/15 years of age...He works better and more for the team in the past year or so, I'd say...I'm a strong critic of him among Barcelona fans and mainly down to some selfishness and refusal to work as hard on the defensive end as he does taking on opponents...I can recall one particular occasion with the U17 Spanish NT whereby he was dispossessed and rather than track the defender back, the opposition when onto score a goal - all the while he stood still with his hands on his hips, complaining to the ref (Reminscient of CR)...In his defense, that has improved remarkably in the last year so you could say the 19 year old is maturing He's been called out by Eusebio, Pep & Tito in the press over the last few seasons for needing to work on his complete game and I imagine that is hitting home...Looking forward to seeing him outside the Barcelona/Spain bubble and in a more physical league Update: And #10 it'll be...strange Edited July 15, 2013 by FCBarça Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 didnt realize he was such a pretty boy: https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/378800000146796518/ce6813dbfd93104a12e93ebaf46ab439.jpeg put him and Vellios together and Ten might need to change his underwear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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