xavier

If you have players, who can do a similar job to the one who leaves, then that is not a major problem. (The same reason i was asking how good the Malaga lad is).

You guys needs players at positions more important than at central midfield. A guy on the left, a goal keeper, and possibly a striker for starters. If theres no money to spend, i dont see any other way that you'd find the funds to get players at those positions.

Throwing the kids is not an option, IMO. If the coaches think that they're not ready, means that they ARE not ready. Playing well in the reserves does not necessarily mean that he will (at this point of time) will do a job in the first team.

Cant see how Moyes would sell Weir, Stubbs, Naysmith and VDM without getting other in their positions. Really dont.

Especially after the events of last season were by your team finished 4th.

I can only guess that Liverpool's European cup win did more psychological damage to Everton/Everton fans that first thought.

Believe me when i say that it came as much of an unexpected shock to Liverpool fans as it did to you lot im sure.

The team that finished 1 place above us last season, this season now 27 points behind - what else could be the reasons if not that?

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I think Everton concentrated a bit too hard on Europe in the beginning of the season and paid the price. Although a bit unlucky to get knocked out, they took a while to get into the league. The quick exit from Europe had a HUGE effect on their season.

If you take away the early part of the season, you'd be looking at Everton scrambling for a UEFA Cup spot atleast.

Secondly, the paper thin squad never helped. A couple of injuries and you are always looking at problems to fill in 11 players.

Thirdly, Kroldrup, Davies and Van Der Meyde never got going this season. Beattie, too took a long while to lose a bit of weight and then catch a bit of form lately.

If you look, Cahill's season as not been anywhere as impactful as it was last season, Everton do missed his goals from midfield. That is a MAJOR reason, IMO.

And finally, if you are talking about the now, 30 point gap, it has loads to do with the fact that Liverpool have been air tight at the back and have got crucial goals when it counts. We have had a fantastic season.

I might be massacred for saying this, but hear me out.

I think Everton should sell one of its assests, someone like a Cahill or an Arteta to allow them to buy a few players using that money. If Tim has a big World Cup, then it would be a good play to sell him and use that money to get players to fill the shallow positions in midfield. (EDIT-->Only If the board doesnt dish out funds for David to use)

On buying players, getting Gravesen back would be a start. Moyes knows how to use players he has played with, before.

Finally, how many players that are on loan want to stay at Goodison next season? That would be a MAJOR factor. If Ferrari and Valente decide to stay, it would be a huge boost for the line-up and instantly negates to buy other players for that positions.

How good is that guy on loan at Malaga? Brazilian isnt he? Will he be eligible to play next season?

Jens Lehmann

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Definately

Dont want in our team...

 

hes useless anyway

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I agree.

Although Pongolle's a young player, his finishing is even poorer than Cisse which is really saying something. He far too lightweight and will never fit in Evertons tactics. His running in the channel across defenders is quite decent, though.

He is a good guy to bring on, in the second half when opposition legs are tiring, since the lads got pace, but he doesnt offer anything more. He shown very little whenever he's 'started' for Liverpool, although he hasnt started much.

Dont think wages will be a major problem. He's only a young player with lots of prove.

But he's Not Good Enough.

Upson is Brum go down would be a decent acquisition. A bit expensive though.

Curtis Davies is West Brom's captain, they'd be looking for atleast 7+ million for him. There have been a lot of clubs looking at Jermaine Pennant, who'd also cost in the 5 mil mark.

Julian Gray is an excellent player as well.

Does Moyes like to operate in the foreign market? a lot of cheap good players can be found in the Bundesliga.

I think he has brought some well needed stability to your side, something which was needed after the lows of finishing 17th and the ups of finishing 4th.

I think he is a good manager and will surely get Everton moving forward IF he is financially backed by the board.

I remember reading someone praising Tottenham and Jol, but one should not forget the money that they spent on buying all the midfielders in the world.

Moyes went a bit awry in his transfer dealing, mainly Kroldrup but its not entirely his fault that Per did not settle in. If given the money to work with, Moyes can get Everton to a higher league position.

Also, the current Everton side's have got a lot of holes to fill in with good players, so dont be surprised if you finish midtable again next season. I mean, this aint like Footie Manager where you win the league with West Brom within 3 seasons. With the squad Everton have currently got, a major overhaul is needed to get into Europe again, something which never takes place within one summer (unless you are Chelsea), i'd be looking to stick with Moyes for two seasons atleast.

not to start another meaningless argument.

It was never a straight red. Referees are getting more and more card friendly nowadays. Dont know why.

Look at the derby...

Thank goodness those racist bastards are now relegated. HATE THEM!!

My cousin got stabbed by one of those hooligans.

Irrelevant bastards.

I sense sarcasm, sure.

Our hospital facilities and better and 'cheaper' than in England. I have a friend (English friend) who came over to Mumbai, from Leicster to have his poor mum treated for kidney failure, here. she's well now.

bbye people. Evertonians, i thought were smarter than this. But they are just bitter.

BTW fozzie, i have a girlfriend. Maybe, you dont. Too bad...

this place sucks.

Good. Good. Atleast i wont get shitty replies from you, now onwards. :thumbsup:

HAha best get used to wanking with the other hand now then!

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Telegraph 11/11/05

 

Millions of people across Britain have marked Armistice Day with a Two Minute Silence to remember all those who have died in war.

 

 

Henry Allingham, 109, laid a wreath near Calais

The Two Minute Silence at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month represents the moment when the guns fell silent in November 1918 at the end of the First World War.

 

As Big Ben chimed at 11am, around 45 million people stopped what they were doing to honour those who have fought and perished for this country.

 

Towns and cities came to a standstill while businesses and schools paused to reflect.

 

Britain's oldest veteran, 109-year-old Henry Allingham, travelled to France to lay a wreath at the first permanent memorial to British air personnel who served on the Western Front.

 

He was accompanied by Air Vice Marshal Peter Dye, the RAF's deputy commander-in-chief and chief of staff, and a dozen aircraft engineer trainees from RAF Cosford, near Wolverhampton.

 

In the capital, the London Eye - filled with schoolchildren who are accompanying Second World War veteran Len Jeans - was illuminated in red and stopped moving as those inside pay their respects.

 

David Sharpe, from the London Eye, said: "Marking Armistice Day with a two minute silence is as important today as it has ever been."

 

Insurance brokers Lloyds of London rang the Lutine Bell to mark the start and end of the two minute silence.

 

The Last Post was played after the moment of reflection and the chairman of Lloyds, Lord Peter Levene, and a representative from the Royal British Legion laid two wreaths in the famous Underwriting Room.

 

Stuart Gendall, from The Royal British Legion, said: "The two minute silence is the single biggest annual demonstration of public support for any cause in the country.

 

"This small yet significant individual and collective act is a rare moment when the nation can stand together and reflect upon the price of freedom."

 

A ceremony also took place to honour the five million people from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Africa and the Caribbean who fought in both world wars.

 

Wreaths were laid at the Memorial Gates on Constitution Hill in London to mark 60 years since the end of the Second World War as well as Armistice Day.

 

Sir Ian Blair, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Field Marshal Sir John Chapple, who laid a wreath on behalf of Prince Charles and the Gurkhas, and Adam Ingram, the armed forces minister, attended.

 

Karan Bilimoria, founder and chief executive of Cobra Beer and chairman of the Memorial Gates Committee, said: "We will be forever grateful for their noble sacrifice.

 

"Their courage and fortitude are an inspiration for us and for generations ahead and they will always be remembered and recognised by this London landmark."

We will remember them.

Why do you ask?

now now dont swear, uve been warned before about using vulgar language, we wouldnt want u banned now would we

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Sure.

I think it works both ways.

Ok. Enough's enough. I think ill stop posting shit from now. But i think it'd be stupid expect the same from you guys.

Can a moderator delete this thread if he/she wants to? Cheers.

Fu*k Off

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Thats just bitter

And i get paid for this as well.

Maybe hhe can move it to the Off Topic threads.

Choose ANY 1!!

what about the young kid that plays for southampton Theo Walcott although i believe they are looking for 8-9million just read that real madrid wanted to buy him in the summer. If we are looking for a striker with pace and he's only 16. Looks like a brilliant player already.

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The Daily Mirror says that Chelsea have struck an 8 million deal for him.

'Aussies dont rule soccer'

IMO, its between Perrin, Coleman and McCarthy.