Cornish Steve Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 If Fellaini was still a member of the Everton squad, where would he fit in the team? Would he even be a starter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus jones Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Yes, he would be a starter, remember him against city where he took the piss against Bellamy? His display that day was one of dominance. He has a good engine, good tackler, passing is ok I guess, good footballing brain, good defensively at set pieces as well as attacking them. Needs to be at a constant level really which was not often for us, 2 games were fantastic then two games, well average I guess. Anyone has the MoM stats for him over the years, that will tell it's own story. Strange we were always linked with McCarthy and hardly anyone else? While Felli was always linked with a ''top four'' club? And yes he would fit in with our new style of play. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn31 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Yes, Thomas Gravesen would fit in our team, however I don't think Per Koldrup would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 He'd be a huge asset to the squad without a doubt......not necessarily a guaranteed starting XI place any more given our current group (I've been listening to Roberto ), but then nobody in a team pushing at the top of the table should be guaranteed a start. Kant, Romey 1878, Aidan and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 I'm just thinking that our style of play is quite different now, and Fellaini, to some extent, represented the old style. I'm just wondering whether he would have adapted quite as well as other players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 I'm just thinking that our style of play is quite different now, and Fellaini, to some extent, represented the old style. I'm just wondering whether he would have adapted quite as well as other players. Not a strong argument that....howard, baines, jags, distin, coleman, miralles, pienaar, osman...and the rest...have had to adjust. Cant see why Fellaini would struggle. And I say that because I thought the same at first!!! He's a good player...would have been ace either in Barrys place or alongside Barry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoof_It_Nev Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Let's buy him back with the Fellaini money. thoward18 and Aidan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Let's buy him back with the Fellaini money. At 15m, why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoof_It_Nev Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 15m for a bench warmer? :dont know: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) He was probably the one player who optimised the old regime, after Cahill left anyway. I loved him when he was here, but McCarthy looks twice the player in this system. Edited January 18, 2014 by StevO Romey 1878, Matt and Kant 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troy8 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 He'd still fit in but I'm glad we sold him when we did. 27M for him was good business and probably at this point in time the most we would have gotten for him and we have more than adequately replaced him in McCarthy and Barry. Kant 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 If Fellaini was still a member of the Everton squad, where would he fit in the team? Would he even be a starter? No goddamn surprise, and being quick, of course the player could still be accomodated. Others have mentioned no regrets about his departure and the club brought in a good profit from the sale from what initially paid. Simply wasn't able to replicate his previous performances towards the end of his career at this club and even now, hasn't featured at all prominent with his new employers. Maybe he wouldn't necessarily get a starting place now, but would still be a valuable commodity but even then would he fit in with Martinez' style of management ? As Fellaini is no longer our business any subsequent talk would seem immaterial. Yes he could fit in the team, No I don't think as an automatic selection, and No, wouldn't want his return (either). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogsy Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 At 15m, why not? Get him on loan first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 He was probably the one player who optimised the old regime, after Cahill left anyway. I loved him when he was here, but McCarthy looks twice the player in this system. Felli has never played in a squad indie RM so I wouldn't say McCarthy is twice the player. That's not meant to disrespect JM by the way! I'm just saying it's like comparing apples and pizza. Felli took a while to adapt Moyes' style, still not sure he ever did to be honest, because he was constantly played out of position. I think under RM he would go on to fulfill the potential which was always clearly there. Still, it's a moot point as he won't come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirallas Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 I think he would fit in just fine, even better perhaps that under Moyes. A holding midfielder wouldn't be high up my list of priorities for the club though. I'd rather see the staff pursue players for other positions, notably a quality permanent striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 He would be an asset to most clubs however would I pick him over McCarthy, Barry or Barkley??? The answer is no. It's not bitterness, it's a case of understanding his attributes versus the model that Martinez has built. For me he lacks the mobility, passing range and discipline to be a part of the new look Everton. At times under Moyes he looked a £50m player, but that was because we set up to his strengths. Matt, Kant and Romey 1878 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Felli has never played in a squad indie RM so I wouldn't say McCarthy is twice the player. That's not meant to disrespect JM by the way! I'm just saying it's like comparing apples and pizza. Felli took a while to adapt Moyes' style, still not sure he ever did to be honest, because he was constantly played out of position. I think under RM he would go on to fulfill the potential which was always clearly there. Still, it's a moot point as he won't come back. I get your point Matt. Maybe twice as good was the wrong way to put it. We saw the best of Fellaini probably in the game against City where he dominated from deep, and United where he dominated from the front. But these performances were few and far between. From 6/10 to 9/10 game by game. In terms of McCarthy, I don't think I've seen him get lower than 7/10, but consistently game after game his standards stay high. I don't think we would ever have got that kind of consistency from Fellaini. But we got £27m, and I think we are all very happy with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 He would be an asset to most clubs however would I pick him over McCarthy, Barry or Barkley??? The answer is no. It's not bitterness, it's a case of understanding his attributes versus the model that Martinez has built. For me he lacks the mobility, passing range and discipline to be a part of the new look Everton. At times under Moyes he looked a £50m player, but that was because we set up to his strengths. agree with most of that, but passing range is a harsh criticism. Last season, his link up play with the wingers and FBs was great, he was always there completing the triangle. Again, he's not really played in a possession based, passing team like we have now (though we did have some great passing games under Moyes too). I think he would comfortably work in the team, but like you said not ahead of our central 3 at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 I think he'd slow down our play a bit too much, but he'd be handy to bring off the bench . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 He is an excellent defensive midfielder and would fit in perfectly marcus jones and pete0 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenosetoffee Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 No he wouldn't.... I would rather have Barry playing the Fellaini and McCarthy is our most consistent player. Fellaini when he was at Everton he wasn't consistent enough. Some games he could be unplayable.....other times it looked like he couldn't play football.... Barry and McCarthy are both more consistent I think anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Up £14m by releasing him and getting in McCarthy. Great business in anyone's book, surely ? No question......I still think we'd be a stronger squad with him in it though.....even though we're a stronger squad with him gone . If you see what I mean . Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/04/11/ps-man-united-must-do-a-robbie-keane-on-fellaini-if-everton-make/? This is possibly one of the worst articles I've ever read. MC11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Happily have him back. Imagine how much better he'd be at sweeping up at the back if Barry coaches him along with RM. MC11 and Matt 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 250 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Yep, buy him back for £12 million, make him look world class again........sell for £30 million. When he fails to impress, buy him back for £12 million......well you know the rest. MC11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Happily have him back. Imagine how much better he'd be at sweeping up at the back if Barry coaches him along with RM. I'd rather just keep the money in our pocket. Obviously we wouldn't be paying £27.5m for him but he'd still cost us more than we originally paid for him. It's just not worth it and neither is he. Martinez was always happy to get shut of him, there's a reason for that. Ant1979 and MC11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 (edited) I'd rather just keep the money in our pocket. Obviously we wouldn't be paying £27.5m for him but he'd still cost us more than we originally paid for him. It's just not worth it and neither is he. Martinez was always happy to get shut of him, there's a reason for that. So he could buy McCarthy and have cash to find a striker. Which in the bigger picture was the smart thing to do. But if he's available at a good price we should be in for him. One of the best DM's I've saw, if we had Felli sitting, McCarthy running and Barkley behind the striker Everton would be up there with most midfields in the world. If Barkley's defensive ability improves they could all swap positions temporarily during the game so we could play more towards total football as well. Edited April 12, 2014 by pete0 Matt and MC11 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Nope. MC11 and Ant1979 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 We need a striker first. Get that, then we can consider getting Felliani, because I do believe we need a other CM... Also, a winger and CB. I don't think we'll have enough cash to spend on a good striker AND Felliani though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty747 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 The only thing I am sure of is that Bobby would get a lot more out of Felli than Moyes ever did or will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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