Aidan Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 Im actually bewildered that some fans are scoffing at the idea of Rodríguez coming to Everton. I don't think they've ever seen him actually play. Shukes, StevO and Romey 1878 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 4 hours ago, badaids said: At this stage a loan is the best option for us. A fantastic player if he feels like it and not injured and fuck me the eye watering wages. Lets loan him, make him feel wanted and give him game time (if of course he can displace Davies) and if it all works out sign him on a free. He might lift the other players too to have a name like that at Goodison. Too much risk to spunk 40 mil plus wages on him at the moment. His wages won’t be that much more than Gylfi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 11 minutes ago, Aidan said: Im actually bewildered that some fans are scoffing at the idea of Rodríguez coming to Everton. I don't think they've ever seen him actually play. This!! How can anyone not be excited at the possibility of him playing for Everton?! Shukes and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 32 minutes ago, Aidan said: Im actually bewildered that some fans are scoffing at the idea of Rodríguez coming to Everton. I don't think they've ever seen him actually play. 20 minutes ago, StevO said: This!! How can anyone not be excited at the possibility of him playing for Everton?! Tbf most that are wary it’s mostly to do with his injury record rather than questioning his ability. StevO and barryj 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 44 minutes ago, StevO said: His wages won’t be that much more than Gylfi. His wages and overall fee would be covered by niasse and schneiderlins wages alone. Add on the exposure he gives us.... the appeal for other players. Plus if he realises 70% of his potential - he will improve us as a team immeasurably. The quality of training improves.... it's all positive. Yeah it may fail but a risk worth taking. If he doesn't work out - teams in the US of China/UAE will want him. StevO and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Isaiah Posted August 27, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 43 minutes ago, StevO said: This!! How can anyone not be excited at the possibility of him playing for Everton?! We've been spoiled recently by the dazzling football genius of Theo Walcott, Yannick Bolassie, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Alex Iwobi. James Rodriguez would be just one more superstar in a team full of legends. Bailey, AlbanyNYToffee, Aidan and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Isaiah said: We've been spoiled recently by the dazzling football genius of Theo Walcott, Yannick Bolassie, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Alex Iwobi. James Rodriguez would be just one more superstar in a team full of legends. Well from that list only one player comes close to being a superstar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaiah Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 True. I should have singled out Bolassie. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 I haven't watched him play for a long time now but he was a really exciting player to watch when he burst onto the scene. He looked like he had the world at his feet. Given that I haven't seen him, I thought I would compare some stats on him to the players he would likely replace. Unfortunately they are too large to post but lets just say over the 2017 to 2019 seasons he completely blows Bernard, Siggy and Walcott out of the water. Iwobi gets close in a couple of areas but they are based on his time at Arsenal. If he stays fit, then he would be a huge improvement but the warning should be with Iwobi who statistically and to the eye looked a far superior player at Arsenal than the one we have seen! StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 Bring him in marcel, and bring us back to European glory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 He is a risk of that there’s no doubt and I think we all accept that due his age and injury record. However without those there is no way a player of his calibre would ever entertain coming to us even with Carlo at the helm. I think therefore for the right price we have to push on and have a gamble and hope that as is natural other other players raise their games to impress him. If we addd Allan in as well both know what Carlo wants and expects and therefore could transform the dressing room. Still I don’t believe it until I see him in an Everton shirt on the OS as we have been down this road before. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 Think its a risk we have to take. Truly a class act of a player. We are realisticaly not going to get a player of his class risk free as 1. He would h demand a huge transfer fee and wages and 2. Most of the top clubs in the world would want him, so we wouldnt get a look in!!!. Not sure why Real would loan him and pay part of his wages and then see him go on a free next summer. Why not just let him go now for free!! It would be cheaper for them. Its not like its in Real's benefit to see him have a great season while on loan. Him having a great season will us on loan would not benefit us much in the long run, as the would be a que of clubs after him on a free. A three year contract sounds reasonable, calculated risk StevO and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 I haven’t looked into this much, as I tho k it’s all a dream. But honestly.... I don’t give a shit how much we have to pay...... if we can get him in... then make it happen however!!!!!! StevO and Cisk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisk Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 4 minutes ago, Shukes said: I haven’t looked into this much, as I tho k it’s all a dream. But honestly.... I don’t give a shit how much we have to pay...... if we can get him in... then make it happen however!!!!!! I'm at the point of saying.......b0ll0cks to any risk - get him in!!!! Was ace at that world cup. I'd take anyone right now who will not be going into the U23s!! Shukes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RuffRob Posted August 27, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 Latest report (i know to take any report with a pich of salt!!) is that he is willing to take a pay cut to get a help facilitate a move to Eveeton. Now if that is true it is a massive difference to some of maybe our more questionable recent signings. He is not coming here to get that one massive final contract, he is coming here based on a different motivation. If it is true that he would be willing to take even just a small paycut, it is still a significant and meaningful gesture and to me a early good sign. Straight away gets fans on his side more than for a player who you know has come becase we have offered him an inflated pay cheque. Certain transfers can just end up being just a positive catalyst. Romey 1878, Btay, Hafnia and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 2 hours ago, RuffRob said: Latest report (i know to take any report with a pich of salt!!) is that he is willing to take a pay cut to get a help facilitate a move to Eveeton. Now if that is true it is a massive difference to some of maybe our more questionable recent signings. He is not coming here to get that one massive final contract, he is coming here based on a different motivation. If it is true that he would be willing to take even just a small paycut, it is still a significant and meaningful gesture and to me a early good sign. Straight away gets fans on his side more than for a player who you know has come becase we have offered him an inflated pay cheque. Certain transfers can just end up being just a positive catalyst. I think some people blindly misinterpret him. I saw on twitter a snippet of carlos book and he says what a hard working, unselfish professional he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 I started watching some better videos on him and hes absolutely class. Kind of player that just sees things happening before any one else. Typically of left footers but his left foot is amazing. Unbelievable close control and he creates space for himself and beats players with his technique/skill not his physical attributes so his age shouldn't be an issue. I really think if we land these 3 then it could be a pivotal point going forward for us. Sibdane and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Aidan Posted August 28, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 It's happening. It's happening everybody calm down. EVERYBODY FUCKING CALM DOWN. ITS HAPPENING. Matt, Bailey, StevO and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 Deal done apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 Holy shit, I can’t help it, I’m excited..... If this falls through I’m taking Carlos locker off him!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 if the figure of £4M a year wages is true, then he is taking a considerable wage cut to come., almost a 1/3 of what he is on now (apparently) ! . sounds like he really wants to come be here. puts us in a strong position in negotiations with Real for the transfer fee, we have them over a barrel a bit. they don't want him and one year left on his contract if he stays injury free - this could be huge transfer. A truly world class player, coming with his own personnel point to prove!! 3 year contract at 29 on the wages quoted would be a brilliant bit of business. StevO and Btay 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 I'm not overly exited, but I really hope this one will turn out to be a successful signing for us. Welcome, James! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Aidan said: It's happening. It's happening everybody calm down. EVERYBODY FUCKING CALM DOWN. ITS HAPPENING. Is there something Everton in this picture I’m missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 Just now, Romey 1878 said: Is there something Everton in this picture I’m missing? That was my initial reaction but don’t you dare bring logic into this Shukes and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 14 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: Is there something Everton in this picture I’m missing? Law of attraction... we imagine it and it will manifest... trust me! Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 36 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: Is there something Everton in this picture I’m missing? Yes - but it’s not tangible. It’s the eternal feeling of optimism but knowing that it’s likely to be more the feeling of deja vous. Romey 1878 and Shukes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 He tweeted, topless, in English!! Hes coming!!! Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 20 minutes ago, StevO said: He tweeted, topless, in English!! Hes coming!!! That's actually an astute observation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisk Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 Theres legs in this....being in Portugal avoids UK quarantine restrictions . Why now use English in his posts? Reminds me of that Lukaku post on the plane when he signed for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 Theres a lot of negative nellys on here tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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