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Leicester 0 Everton 3 Barkley

I wouldn't want Kevin to go anywhere as well. I just think Depay is going to develop into some thing special

Depay is quality, and if we signed him then that would be a true statement on intent IMO

Exactly right this! Against the lesser teams we could get away with pushing McCarthy more forward and just leaving Besic with the cb's as he is mobile enough to cover the ground where as Barry realise on his (excellent mind you) positioning. I think teams will soon learn if they want to get near our penalty area their going to have to wear a kick or 2 of Besic

I can understand Martinez's thoughts here... It's no secret our squad size is questionable and come Christmas/January games are going to be coming thick and fast and that is when these World Cup players are going to get Jaded... I'll take a Mirallas/Lukaku @ 80% for maybe the opening week or 2 and have them 100% when we have 2/3 games a week!

I've been thinking about this Pienaar/McGeady debate nearly all pre season and for me, I rate Pienaar, what he does for the team cannot be under estimated HOWEVER my biggest qualm is he just doesn't get enough Assists or Goals.. A Winger for me should effect around 15 goals a year to carry their weight be it 10 assists and 5 goals whatever... I understand Pienaar's game is bringing others in and link up play with his back to goal so perhaps it's time for him to move centrally and alternate with Ross. McGeady has been poor pre season, no argument there. But he shows a desire to improve and works equally as hard for the team, his pace and ability to beat a man could become a huge asset this season. At least I hope

This here is my biggest fear... In a strange way, we got lucky with the injuries we had last year, Kone and Gibson were both easily covered through Lukaku/Jelivic and CM we are strong. This season if we got 2 season long injuries to either Coleman Kev or Rom I can't see our back up to those positions coming anywhere near close to the quality we need

Right joke it's not being covered on Everton TV live. How fans in Aus/US are meant to watch the game is pretty disappointing.

I like Richards, but I would rather see Duffy given a chance this season, and I would rather an out and out rb

Glad it's finally over

Sorry just read this!!!

Who scored? Sorry it's early work hours in aus at the moment!! How did Duffy do? Think he is going to be key to our CB depth this year.

I'm happy to wait a week or 2 longer if it screws the deal down from 22-18mil... No matter what you say 4mil is big money and we cannot just throw it away on rushing a deal through, if we get both Rom and Besic for 22mil surely that's worth the weeks wait?

Just to go off topic quickly, watching the Tottenham v Seattle friendly, and the young RB for Seattle, Yedlin looks tidy! Incredibly quick, put a few good crosses in after some good runs! 21 aswell!

Cheers mate looking to it

Yep, I have gathered that... I just want too be closer to Goodison you know! Dying to see my first everton game!!

Thanks fellas!!!

Fellow Evertonians! I'm moving from Australia at the end of the year with a mate ( Chelsea fan ) and were amidst a debate as to where we will live... Now he only has eyes for London simply as he supports Chelsea where as I'm not keen as it's incredibly dear! I'm pushing Manchester which seems possible to convince him... Could anyone who reads this recommend reasonable areas please? And even areas to avoid! It would be hugely appreciated and I hope to see some of you at the games and throughout Europe next year!!!

I wasn't implying he was haha! I like him, I think we're building something exciting here given a couple more good signings and a squaddy here and there.

If at worst he becomes depth and just a squad player, lets not forgot we once relied on Phil Neville for that...

I agree with this completely... Barkley would get slated non stop for losing the ball, diminishing his confidence to the point he won't be expressive, McCarthy for not being expressive or productive enough because his goals/assists stats.. I'm all for Cleverly to sign, simple player in the middle, efficient with the ball and works hard to win it back... Our wingbacks, wide men and attacking mid our the creative forces in the team, so the 2 central mids must be disciplined and for me, Cleverly is that.

Haf, I can't express how much I agree with what you said about Naismith, he's finishing is very very good and he has that uncanny knack of just being in a great scoring chance at least once every game... As for Firmino, I'd love him here, exactly the quality we need to add! We just need to get our signings done so the new boys can gel to Roberto's tactics.

Maybe not for this next season, depending on how Duffy has developed I guess... But given Martinez's on the ball style, if Rodwell is to become a reliable, solid CB, I couldn't think of a pairing more comfortable on the Ball then both Stones and Rodders... That and I strongly enjoy seeing English pairings (and I'm Australian)

I would however love irony if we were to sign Rodwell cut price and he were to kick on and get near that potential he had... Now he is older is it time to move him back to CB?!

I would much prefer Tello on loan with option to buy before Moses.