Lowensda Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 He also said it could go down to the last day, So he could be playing hard ball with someone. I still expect a c mid to come in. we NEED one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2014/01/23/boss-hopes-for-traore-go-ahead bit of whats already been said. I'll only add that somewhere else, RM had a list of 10-15 targets, and that we'd end the window stronger, so I doubt all our hopes rest on this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Personally I don't think it is the market to be buying too many players. I fully understand why we want/need players to come in but I wouldn't want to risk pissing that money up the wall or 3rd or 4th choices if there is the potential for the 1st or 2nd choice to be available in the summer at a more suitable fee. The suggestions so far are that both Kone and Gibson could be back before the end of the season in some capacity (both are more than likely going to be squad fillers at this stage anyway) and with Deulofeu looking like he is close to a return and possibly Pienaar/Barkley we probably don't need anyone else after these next couple of weeks. As long as two of those three come back sooner rather than later we will be in a healthy position once more and we can kick on again. MikeO, Ant1979, Matt and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 We need to keep in touching distance of the top four that is the most important factor and I fear without some reinforcements we will slowly start to see the target slip out of our grasp. We need players not just to add quality but to give the squad a lift, relieve some pressure and give more belief that we can get top 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 yes but neither pienaar or osman can finish a full game, I still think we need a centre mid permanent. Osman is finished, shouldn't be anywhere near the first team for me. But with lack of reinforcements it's up-to players like him who simply aren't good enough to carry the burden. Feel sorry for him to be honest because we know he isn't good enough and so does he. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 yes but neither pienaar or osman can finish a full game, I still think we need a centre mid permanent. Sooner or later though, we should have Deulofeu or Barkley available to play in those positions as well. If need be we can have Pienaar in the centre and swap with Osman at the end considering we have Mirallas, Naismith, Deulofeu and McGeady to play out wide. We do need a new player in the middle but I dont know where we are going to find one in this market and at the inflated prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Whats happened to that Francisco Junior lad we signed from city. I take it he has flopped as he doesn't even get on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vranny Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Whats happened to that Francisco Junior lad we signed from city. I take it he has flopped as he doesn't even get on the bench. We loaned him to Vitesse for the season. He's hardly got a look in though which is quite concerning (I'm not sure if injuries are playing a part though). I get the feeling we'll flog him of to the highest bidder come summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 he has flopped he will probably leave at the end of his contract I can't see us getting a fee for him,a big waste of cash this one. We got him for nothing so not that much money will have been wasted really. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenosetoffee Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I got Junior on loan at Fleetwood town in league 2 on football manager and he was still only able to warm the bench... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I got Junior on loan at Fleetwood town in league 2 on football manager and he was still only able to warm the bench... He's a CURSE on FM. I could not get rid of him on my Everton squad. No one wanted him on loan/transfer, he wouldn't terminate his contract, his contract is long-term, he complained about playing time, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 It's confirmed. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zequist Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Well assuming Falcao doesn't scupper this Traore deal, we have two players in with him and McGeady - that's a net +1 with Jelly out. We're feeling pinched because the injuries are really piling up at the moment with seven guys on the shelf, and the timing is about the worst possible with the Liverpool and Tottenham fixtures both scheduled for this stretch when we're hurting so badly. But beyond that, almost all of our walking wounded (apart from Gibson and Kone) are expected back within the next 2-3 weeks, and when we have our full squad or close to it, our squad size is fine. Could we use another CM/DM type of player? Sure, but only if the right deal is out there at the right value - signing someone just for the sake of signing someone is pointless, unless you're Tottenham or City and don't care about having 200 players in your first team squad. He's a CURSE on FM. I could not get rid of him on my Everton squad. No one wanted him on loan/transfer, he wouldn't terminate his contract, his contract is long-term, he complained about playing time, etc. You need to make him want to leave. Kick his arse in private chats, fine him two weeks wages every chance you get, bad mouth him to the press, and generally make his life a living hell, until he gets angry enough that he's finally willing to discuss a buyout just to be shot of you. Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 You need to make him want to leave. Kick his arse in private chats, fine him two weeks wages every chance you get, bad mouth him to the press, and generally make his life a living hell, until he gets angry enough that he's finally willing to discuss a buyout just to be shot of you. Geez! I hope I never find myself working for you! Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 It's confirmed. This is really excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Was thinking wasn't going to happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I just hope he's not the last of our business this window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I just hope he's not the last of our business this window. Agreed reinforcements are crucial to keep pace with the pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 What's the rules about him being available for the derby match ? If his visa comes through in time then he's available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty747 Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I've got him down for first scorer so hoping all the paperwork us tied up in time for him to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 rodgers is gonna be stanfing by finch farms mail box burning every mail that arrives up until wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/live-everton-sign-lacina-traore-6569671 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBlood81 Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Thank fook for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Greg O'Keeffe has found out a bit more about the player and the deal. "Traore won't be able to play in tomorrow's FA Cup game at Stevenage and is unlikely to feature in the derby. "He currently has a hamstring problem which means he's not fully match fit." Great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verreauxi Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Good to see they sealed the deal. RM said Lacina is likely to play the last 9-10 games of the season...he's "weeks" away from playing due to his injury. Bummer...I was hoping to see this giant play straight away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 What the hell is the point in this loan then? Loans are meant to give immediate relief to a team... We need players now when we are so thin on the ground! Quinn31 and Sibdane 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) I'm pumped about the player but also bummed that he's not going to be available soon. Lukaku needs competition NOW. And I still think we still need another CM. Edited January 24, 2014 by TonkaRoost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Glad its going through. Looks like he could be a useful player and a pain in the arse for defenders. Need some clarity on his match fitness before I get too excited. Thinking that he may only be available for the last 10 or so games takes a bit of gloss off it. And if that is so, RM has brought him in to see us 'over the line', which is fine but then I doubt he will be the last bit of business in this window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Martinez talks about him on EvertonTV: http://www.evertonfc.com/evertontv/home/9884 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verreauxi Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Martinez talks about him on EvertonTV: http://www.evertonfc.com/evertontv/home/9884 Yeah, Everton TV is where I saw RM mention that Lacina will only be in the last 9-10 games. Though on re-watching it, it's a bit unclear, as he states Lacina is "weeks" away from playing, and then says he won't be "influential" or have an impact until the last 9-10 games. I'm not sure if this means he won't be playing until the last 9-10 games of the the season or he will make an appearence prior to that but it will be very minimal. Either way, it doesn't seem like he'll take part in the key match-up against the Spurs in mid-February. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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