Newty82 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Personally, I think he could be tempted by Brighton. He's from near there after all. Surely not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Should be a 2 Year contactmy initial reaction was that too, but if we are not going to convince him with wages, then hopefully a longer term contract will show faith in him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) Should be a 2 Year contact Could be a 2 year with an extention after so many games. 50K is a lot of money but after all he is free and we're not going to find a player that does what he does for the team any cheaper. Granted, he's old, but he could help us challenge four europe for the next 2 seasons. Edited March 2, 2014 by AidanLewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Hes a good player, a very good player but the last four matches he has been getting caught on the ball way too many times for a player of his experience. Been watching Barkleys hype too much maybe. I dont think he is anywhere near our priority for the summer. If Ossie had been playing in that position and lost the ball that many times we would be slating him. Open the flood gates on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Could be a 2 year with an extention after so many games. 50K is a lot of money but after all he is free and we're not going to find a player that does what he does for the team any cheaper. Granted, he's old, but he could help us challenge four europe for the next 2 seasons. Just to put it into context - Phil Neville was on £50k a week... Barry is 3 times the player he was. Toffee_in_LA, Bailey, Matt and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Just to put it into context - Phil Neville was on £50k a week... Barry is 3 times the player he was. In terms of what he does on the field, Barry is brilliant, but Phil Neville massively helped shaped the club in the past few years and for that I am very greatful. I think you saying that is very disrispectful to Neville, although I understand everyones entitled to their opinion. Neville made our defence solid and is as influential as any other. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 In terms of what he does on the field, Barry is brilliant, but Phil Neville massively helped shaped the club in the past few years and for that I am very greatful. I think you saying that is very disrispectful to Neville, although I understand everyones entitled to their opinion. Neville made our defence solid and is as influential as any other. In terms of cheerleading, supporting his manager, looking serious etc he was really good. I like footballers to be footballers, not brown nosing passengers. Sorry, but for some reason we are supposed to be grateful to a captain who downplayed fans expectations. "Finishing in the top 10 is a fantastic achievement for a club like Everton".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Phil Neville stole a living here. He was the worst captain ever. Matt and Aidan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Ah shit. Take it back, I'm not agreeing with you twice in a day. MC11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NYBlue Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 A little harsh. I remember a time when Neville got injured and we lacked any kind of leadership on the park. Skill wise limited but he was a great signing for our club. I wouldn't begrudge Barry 50k on a 2 year with a 3rd year as an option. Ant1979 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Phil Neville stole a living here. He was the worst captain ever. Aidan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 He was absolutely terrible. He was the hallmark of the glass ceiling. We would have been better giving him a coaching role two or three seasons back. All he was good at in the end was making players feel welcome at the club. He was a charlatan in the last few seasons. The display against Wigan in the quarters last year was a disgrace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 He was absolutely terrible. He was the hallmark of the glass ceiling. We would have been better giving him a coaching role two or three seasons back. All he was good at in the end was making players feel welcome at the club. He was a charlatan in the last few seasons. The display against Wigan in the quarters last year was a disgrace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NyarkosLeftToe Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 I liked Neville, especially at RB, most notably whenever he came up against Bale who was arguably the best LM in the league at the time. Matt and Aidan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Phil Neville was an unbelievably lucky player IMO. Played the role of the model pro to a tee and was very fortunate to get so many appearances in his latter years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weebittight Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 (edited) I was not a big Neville fan. If he had retired after the cup final it would have alright with me. Moyes picked him too many times and in my opinion stunted the development of Coleman who was ready to play full-back the season he returned from Blackpool. Gave away free kicks in dangerous places all the time. I think even his strongest supporters were largely sick of him in the end. Edited March 5, 2014 by weebittight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Tbh I was never a fan of Neville being captain on the pitch. When shit hit the fan he was one of the first to hide. MC11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Tbh I was never a fan of Neville being captain on the pitch. When shit hit the fan he was one of the first to hide. This - utilised a lot of pointing as if to say "you lot need telling what to do" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn31 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 I appreciate Neville. Played a good role here and was a good captain. He was a decent player who can put in a shift and direct others up until his last 18-24 months here... For every Phil Neville, there is a jackass like Van Der Meyde or Drenthe, so I can appreciate the "model professional". Cake and Sibdane 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 I appreciate Neville. Played a good role here and was a good captain. He was a decent player who can put in a shift and direct others up until his last 18-24 months here... For every Phil Neville, there is a jackass like Van Der Meyde or Drenthe, so I can appreciate the "model professional". For every Phil Neville there is usually an apple on the bosses desk... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus jones Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 I liked Neville, especially at RB, most notably whenever he came up against Bale who was arguably the best LM in the league at the time. And that tackle on Ashley Cole!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 And that tackle on Ashley Cole!! I don't remember that one, but I do remember him snapping Ronaldo in half and loving it! Matt and Sibdane 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 (edited) Phil Neville was an excellent pointer. He loved the club, so much so he still talks about us today. He was probably the best all round central midfielder I'd ever seen. How many of you got Neville on the back of your shirt?? Come on Matt.... Edited March 5, 2014 by MiguelCotto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Phil Neville was an excellent pointer. He loved the club, so much so he still talks about us today. He was probably the best all round central midfielder I'd ever seen. How many of you got Neville on the back of your shirt?? Come on Matt.... nope, and I didn't even like him that much as a player, certainly nowhere near my favourite, but I did and do appreciate his contribution and hi professionalism, which will have rubbed off on the younger players. Coleman will have benefited greatly from him. Still, it's easy to forget when you just want to slight people, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 nope, and I didn't even like him that much as a player, certainly nowhere near my favourite, but I did and do appreciate his contribution and hi professionalism, which will have rubbed off on the younger players. Coleman will have benefited greatly from him. Still, it's easy to forget when you just want to slight people, isn't it? I didnt rate the guy at all not even in his younger years. If someone was a terrible player I'll say like. I also give credit were it's due. Naismith and Mirallas theads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 With the Neville argument, as someone mentioned above, he put in some fantastic shifts at RB against some wold class wingers. I remember the crunching double tackle he made on Ronaldo against United a few years back, which sparked some life into our season, we came out of that game with a draw if I remember correctly? And on top of that when he saved a goal with his bear hands against the Kop many moons ago. They scored, but how many players would have done that for their club? I'm actually surprised so many saw him as a bad skipper, there seems to be no inbetween, and I have to say I thought he was vital for the DM era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 I also remember when he kicked the ball into the back of his own net against United. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Sorry but Phil Neville was the equivalent of a rusty old pair of stabilizers. More about trying to instill false confidence rather than helping you ride better. He did my tits in the way he bacame some David Moyes cheerleader. A vastly over rated player, did the odd good job at right back given hibberts injuries etc but for me he was lucky to be at our club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus jones Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 I don't remember that one, but I do remember him snapping Ronaldo in half and loving it! 50-50 ball, both going in hell for leather and Cole going off injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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