Newty82 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Ahem, Im really happy about this, can see it as our most important signing so far. Will help the youngsters Will attract other new signings Will score a fair few goals Will assist Will lead the team on the pitch Will give us valuable experience in European matches. Haha. Yes Pete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Massive tingle down the spine watching that goal against Everton. One of my stand out memories from watching this club. Amazing. Just have to remember he's now 31 not 16!!!! You loved him scoring against us? Prick . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 You loved him scoring against us? Prick . Oh shit! How did I do that?!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Oh shit! How did I do that?!!! Knew it all along- you're a Kopite ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 It's all the excitement and hysteria it's gone to Newts head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Knew it all along- you're a Kopite ?? You just burnt my screen with that. Phones fucked now. Jvgdsttvjk nohgfsttg hufdtthj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 It's all the excitement and hysteria it's gone to Newts head. Like a fat kid in a cake shop. Never felt so enthusiastic about us. (Trying hard to control it though!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jofanon Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 He left us when we on the down No we are on the up he wants back in Short memories people, short memories EFCGAZ and StevO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 He left us when we on the down No we are on the up he wants back in Short memories people, short memories Seriously?! He left us when we were almost bankrupt. If anyone can carry a grudge for 13 years over a footballer, there are issues to be addressed personally. Quinn31 and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 He left us when we on the down No we are on the up he wants back in Short memories people, short memories He was sold to keep the club afloat mate. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jofanon Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 He handed in a transfer request if my memory serves me correctly? But yes I'll admit that without the money we would have been in big trouble EFCGAZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jofanon Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Seriously?! He left us when we were almost bankrupt. If anyone can carry a grudge for 13 years over a footballer, there are issues to be addressed personally. Yep. I'm obsessed with EFC and want to protect it like my first born Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Yep. I'm obsessed with EFC and want to protect it like my first born Yeah that's fair enough. But he's not come back to destroy us. He's come to help. And he quite possibly will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 He handed in a transfer request if my memory serves me correctly? But yes I'll admit that without the money we would have been in big trouble You don't think he was asked to do that so the club can save face? Just like they did to Gary Speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Either way... he was 18. The club was in a shit state, I don't believe we could have kept him.... He's back now. It's all about business for me not romance. If he scores a hat trick against Liverpool my feelings may change. Let's get him fit, let's get him barking and cajoling the players and ridding them of the inferiority complex they seem to have.... MikeO and EFCGAZ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 (edited) Regardless anyway, he was an 18 year old lad with agents controlling him and a club who owned him in dire straits. Do you really hold it against him? Would any of us at 18 of done any different with business men agents and a club who has to appease the fans but knows it has to sell you are circling like vultures. "Sign this Wayne, it'll be in your best interest to go here, we can make you rich, we don't want you to go but it will be good for your career. He was 18 FFS Edited July 9, 2017 by Paddock MikeO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 (edited) I wasn't looking forward to this at first, but now it just feels right. I can't put my finger on it -- he looks in good shape and seems very happy to sign for us. Welcome back, Wayne!! Edited July 9, 2017 by TonkaRoost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Anyone else think that the story of Rooney returning to us is bigger than Rom going the other way? StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Anyone else think that the story of Rooney returning to us is bigger than Rom going the other way? Nope nyblue23, Quinn31, Mirallas and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogs Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Rooney leaving us was the single worst thing I have ever experienced as an Everton fan. I remember feeling physically sick - at that point he looked like he could have been the greatest ever, he was one of ours and he left at 18, it just underlined to me how fucking unfair and bullshit the football industry could be. For me he never came close to living up to his potential, especially in international football. being the all-time record England goalscorer will never disguise how poor he was in tournaments after Euro 2004. Am I happy to have him back? Of course I bloody am. There hasn't been any time in the last 13 years when I wouldn't have wanted him back. Yes, I don't think he became the world beater he should have been, but he has still been up their in the world class bracket, and has a medal collection to prove it. And yes, he's 31 and his best days are behind him. He might not even be our best player on the pitch next season. But what really excites me about what is going on at the club at the moment is that Moshiri seems to have a very clear long term plan. Off the pitch, he's doing the right things to turn us into a serious footballing brand again. On it, we're investing massively in youth, which will give us a strong business (through future transfers) and footballing platform. I am absolutely certain Rooney will have a massive role to play in both. In commercial terms, we've just signed one of the genuine superstars of the world game. Rooney just wearing an Everton shirt makes us massively more marketable. On the pitch, we're signing a role model for the younger players, someone who knows how to win the league, the cups, the Europa and Champions League. What young player wouldn't get a buzz out of playing alongside someone like him? It will give everyone a lift, and I think he has actually matured into a pretty good captain and leader (just not for England!). Finally, I think he comes here with a point to prove. Everyone has written him off, said he's not good enough at the top level anymore. Maybe they're right, but this is Roy of the Rovers stuff for him. He's a passionate guy anyway, you know he will be giving his absolute all to come back and lead us to glory. Having a player of his calibre, with his experience, fired up and motivated the way he will be - what could possibly go wrong lol! London Blue and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Anyone else think that the story of Rooney returning to us is bigger than Rom going the other way?Looking at the coverage I'd say yes. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Looking at the coverage I'd say yes. What are they going to cover? Rom hasn't officially left us yet. Rooney officially signed today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 What are they going to cover? Rom hasn't officially left us yet. Rooney officially signed today.Medical and that laughable Pogba video. Lukaku isn't known for being the quietest, any reporter would get a story out of him atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 be very funny if we sold him yo Chelsea after all this, but happy Roo is back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 all but Lukaku gone, then Rooney must be in line to be our number one striker this season - perhaps the main man in league games, with others used in cups. We also seem looking to be far more creative - So we should be reasonably optimistic that Rooney could well be best placed to be our top scorer this season - will have far more game time in his best position along with fire in his belly. A Roy of the Rover return to Everton - being give the freedom again to be the main striker once again - Premier league top scorer - 1/100 https://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/premier-league/top-goalscorer when you look at the players ahead of him in this list - this price is very tempting as an outsider bet rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 I think he will play behind Sanzro/a new signed target man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 I think he's been bought back to lead the line next season, and as a few have already commented he is already looking fit and trim, and pre-season training under a Koeman hasn't even started yet!!! I think we will see a much improved Rooney this season;, with a blue shirt on. I think he has maybe lacked that day to day motivation since Sir Alex retired and Moyes took over at Man U. I really think we could get at least a couple of very good (and maybe great) seasons our of Rooney. I am sure Koeman thinks the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 If he sits in the box he'll get 20 goals. I hope Koeman shouts at him everytime he wanders back towards the play rather than the goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted July 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Now that it's official I will back him. Anyone know the final amount we paid for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Now that it's official I will back him. Anyone know the final amount we paid for him? Undisclosed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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