Lowensda Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Ten's on the drugs again people, stand back. Grammar Nazi Alert - Sorry sir, you missed out the apostrophe. I will not warn you again. Damn fool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Grammar Nazi Alert - Sorry sir, you missed out the apostrophe. I will not warn you again. Damn fool. Lowensda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 my shit doesn't make you go mental Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msloan78 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) Good to hear that it may not be so short term, and that we actually might get some benefit from developîng him. If it goes really well, could we see other youngstars from Barca come across too?!?!?! Edited September 4, 2013 by doc_bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirallas Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Good to hear that it may not be so short term, and that we actually might get some benefit from developîng him. If it goes really well, could we see other youngstars from Barca come across too?!?!?! In that case there should be a balancing act between being a FCB colony and maintaining EFC's historic identity and pride. BTW, not all that comes from FCB is great, let alone fit for the physical high-tempo EPL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Building a good relationship with Barca can only be a good thing- wherther it's their top youngster coming for experience, loans for fringe players, or even transfer of decent of player that don't quite make the Barca grade can only be a good thing- but the sounds of it the actual cost to us on this deal are relatively small. Mourinio offering us Lakaku for a year. Chelsea are not shy on loaning player out. If the top clubs have Everton and Martinez at the top of their list as THE place to send your talented youngsters that's not to bad a thing - even if you change the youngsters every year, it's almost like having a permeanent siging if you can keep them coming though the door. A bench half full of hungary, no fear top quality youngsters looks a decent formula to me. Romey 1878 and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 We might let them have a couple of our promising youngsters on loan too if they play the right way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 We might let them have a couple of our promising youngsters on loan too if they play the right way I don't know if I agree with your logic here, Bailey. I wouldn't want to stifle our youngster's progress by sending them to lowly Barcelona. Pearso 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus jones Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Building a good relationship with Barca can only be a good thing- wherther it's their top youngster coming for experience, loans for fringe players, or even transfer of decent of player that don't quite make the Barca grade can only be a good thing- but the sounds of it the actual cost to us on this deal are relatively small. Mourinio offering us Lakaku for a year. Chelsea are not shy on loaning player out. If the top clubs have Everton and Martinez at the top of their list as THE place to send your talented youngsters that's not to bad a thing - even if you change the youngsters every year, it's almost like having a permeanent siging if you can keep them coming though the door. A bench half full of hungary, no fear top quality youngsters looks a decent formula to me. I see where your coming from but we should not be doing all the hard work for other teams that will reap the benefit. The premier league is unforgiving, and if £30 mill players can not fit in (Shevchenko, Ballack, etc) What hope a young prospect? Mind you we should be looking to do an Arsenal and nick them when 16! Is that still allowed? :dont know: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alguna Vez Tonelada Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Deulofeu had a superb game for Spain Under 21 last night. He set up 2 goals and was unlucky not to score twice himself in a 4-0 win over Albania Romey 1878, Lowensda and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Start him VS Chelsea while his confidence is high. Lowensda and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Im with you J. Ashley Cole wont know too much about him, and if he wants to be big time do it against Chelsea on live TV. Romey 1878 and Lowensda 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Im with you J. Ashley Cole wont know too much about him, and if he wants to be big time do it against Chelsea on live TV. Cole looked shite for England, at best. Let the new lad tear him a new arse. Lowensda and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 gotta play with little to no fear against big teams..could be the perfect chance to see what the lad is made of Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Regulator Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 As much as I'd want him to start, I wouldn't actually mind seeing him come on at the hour mark or just after. In the last 5 minutes at Cardiff he was imperius, if we start him against Chelsea he may get marginalized. As an impact player though, he could come on and give Cole the run around and make things very awkward for them. As long as it is half an hour and not just 5 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQuince Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 As much as I'd want him to start, I wouldn't actually mind seeing him come on at the hour mark or just after. In the last 5 minutes at Cardiff he was imperius, if we start him against Chelsea he may get marginalized. As an impact player though, he could come on and give Cole the run around and make things very awkward for them. As long as it is half an hour and not just 5 minutes. Agreed. He needs at least a half-hour of game time. He needs more than 5 minutes to gel with the players around him. Maybe somebody will actually get on the end of one of his crosses if they develop more of an understanding throughout the game. Maybe a full start is a better idea, for me, after all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Regulator Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Agreed. He needs at least a half-hour of game time. He needs more than 5 minutes to gel with the players around him. Maybe somebody will actually get on the end of one of his crosses if they develop more of an understanding throughout the game. Maybe a full start is a better idea, for me, after all? Don't get me wrong I'd love it if he started as I think he's a very attacking, dangerous player on the ball. He can put in a variety of crosses and also switch feet and cut inside. Haven't seen much of his shooting but his positioning and reactions are excellent. My only thought about starting against Chelsea is they have a very strong defense and being away from home I'd warrant they'd play 4-2-3-1 which will make itr even harder to break through. I'd rather save Delofeu's explosiveness for when Cole is getting tired and we can exploit any complacency that surfaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoward18 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Don't think Deulofeu is matured enough for a full 90 against a team like Chelsea. His bag of tricks is somewhat limited right now and Chelsea will figure him out after 30 minutes. I'd rather bring him on around the 60-70 minute mark and let him run wild against a tired Ashley Cole. Quinn31 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 not sayin a full 90...but imagine what a boost of confidence it would be to get a start..and his exciting and fearless youth would be great on the counter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toffee_in_LA Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 I am on the "bring him in as a super sub" boat. His explosiveness and ability to play on the ball is great, but I'm not sure if it will be really effective against a fresh Chelsea that played great against Bayern. I say, bring him in after about 60 minutes after Chelsea has tired, and then he will hopefully have his way against a gassed Cole/Ramires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCBarça Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) Not going to happen. I think Barcelona want to hang onto this kid, and if they did let him go, the pricetag would be way too much for us. Extremely unlikely, I think he'd have to disappoint for that to happen...He's one of the jewels of the club Not sure what the argument against playing him more is, Chelsea or whomever...Who else is creating more danger from the wing? Edited September 13, 2013 by FCBarça Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 I completely agree Barca. No one is creating, so he certainly can't do worse. Martinez has been saying this week that he has settled in quicker than expected, and we'll see him making a big impression in the next few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn31 Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 I completely agree Barca. No one is creating, so he certainly can't do worse. Martinez has been saying this week that he has settled in quicker than expected, and we'll see him making a big impression in the next few weeks. He can do worse. He could be a complete liability and dangerous defending, give the ball away. He's a promising kid, but his first start doesn't need to be against Chelsea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Fair comment, didn't wanna be negative about the kid though. Quinn31 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn31 Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Fair comment, didn't wanna be negative about the kid though. I understand, I just don't think this is the weekend to give him the start. Perhaps against West Ham or Newcastle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11671/8941185/everton-boss-roberto-martinez-says-gerard-deulofeu-has-big-part-to-play-this-season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oztoffee Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I just watched the Toon game, first game of the season I've seen 'cos of a longish holiday in US. For the time he was on the pitch he wasn't really that involved too much but when he was, he reminded me so much of Alex Young, my childhood idol. He just drifted about, almost godlike with the touch and control that most others can only dream about, the ball seemingly tied to his boot. He'll either be a mega-star if he gets his head right or a complete twat if he doesn't take direction well. It's all up to him. Meantime, just enjoy the ride. How far will it go? Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I just watched the Toon game, first game of the season I've seen 'cos of a longish holiday in US. For the time he was on the pitch he wasn't really that involved too much but when he was, he reminded me so much of Alex Young, my childhood idol. He just drifted about, almost godlike with the touch and control that most others can only dream about, the ball seemingly tied to his boot. He'll either be a mega-star if he gets his head right or a complete twat if he doesn't take direction well. It's all up to him. Meantime, just enjoy the ride. How far will it go? Haven't seen such close control and effortless pace when taking on a player from a lad so young. Unbelievable talent, as you say - it all depends on him and how he knuckles down to realise his potential. Nothing to stop him being a complete superstar in the messi/ronaldo mould. The only way we could dream of signing him permanently is if for some reason he ran his contract down and chose to play for the club he has taken to his heart for a cut of his wage potential... but lets enjoy watching him develop and put our club on the map in spain - as all eyes will be on him... Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 All of that is true, but he reminds of Cristiano Ronaldo when he first came to Man U. Clearly loads of potential, but needs to develop an end product to his game. i.e. pass the fucker or have a dig. I like the dream of Barca letting him go, and him coming here but I just can't see it sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gerard-deulofeu-ill-work-hard-6153398? Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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