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Martinez has said he doesn't know where the dates are coming from, and very clearly said it'd be a week - 10 days before they have a better picture.

That's what I 'm thinking to be honest. I've got a bad feeling about this especially as the club are so quiet about it.

Roberto says "he is going to be out a long, long time." Ugh. http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2014/08/16/barkley-injury-update

I'm a big Hajduk fan, and the player who continues to impress me is Kouassi. I really think he could become something special.

This is awful.

James you are clearly cursed. Do you mind if I buy you a Seattle Seahawks Richard Sherman jersey? Your curse will certainly aide my 49ers in years to come with him gone from the Seahawks.

 

Because I know everyone is on pins and needles about my decision, I DID end up getting a jersey from Everton Direct. Had the blank one in my cart, ready to pull the trigger. Then a voice, eerily similar to the one in Field of Dreams, said "Go with the Seamus". F*ck it, it's my jersey, done.

 

A blank jersey does stand test of time regardless of the players on the squad, but I think as an American it's engrained into my head to get a name/number on the back. To me, it just looks better. And it's friggin' Seamus!

 

To quote Paddock - "Jobs a good -un" (I had to look up what this meant btw).

 

It's going to look nice man! Good stuff. Can't go wrong if it's an Everton jersey.

(but I still think you'd be surprised how many Americans won't wear a name on their back if you asked this on a 9ers forum, say.)

I'll chime in as a fellow American. I tend to feel the need to have a name/number on the back, mostly for the reasons you noted in your original post. It's convention in the states to have names/number. The only jerseys you tend to not see them on are baseball jerseys... But who really buys baseball jerseys anyhow?

 

I tend to buy a new shirt every year. I feel no shame in getting a player's name and number on it. I tend to go for either fringe players who I'm excited to see play a bigger part in the coming year or players who have been long-standing servants to the club. Another criteria, and one which will stand the test of time should they leave the club, is that I enjoy this player's game and would be a fan of them even if they left the club (hence, I'm still happy to wear my Arteta shirt...even if it is the atrocious 25th anniversary Le Coq Sportif shirt with the bib).

 

I'm 27, married, and finishing a PhD. I don't give a fuck if people think it's childish to have a name/number on my shirt. It's generally something people expect in the US. And, sports are for children anyhow.

 

My two cents: Don't worry about what people think, in regards to the sports jersey you're wearing. You already look like a kid, so just run with it. Go for either Barkley, McCarthy or Lukaku. They have several years on their contract, and if they are sold, their shirts will still have resale value, since the sky is the limit for those 3.

I'll also weigh in on this one. I actively dislike the idea of wearing a name on my back...and the only jersey I own is a blank baseball jersey . Because it's so hard to get jerseys without names for other American sports, I end up getting tshirts or sweatshirts, etc. But hey, I'm only 26, engaged and have a couple years left in my PhD program so maybe in a year I'll switch my feelings, haha! (btw - congrats on nearly being done Joe, it's quite the long haul).

In the end, forget what other people think, do what you like! Can't go wrong with the new kit!

Sounds like during this window...it'd be nice to have another winger

I don't think I've ever seen an Everton shirt in a store here (USA). I've seen barca, man united, all that crap. Everton desperately needs to visit the states more often.

I want a long sleeve of the new home shirt but am torn on size. Wish I could try one on...

I'd love to bring him on. We always need more Croatians.

If we bring in a legitimate winger after this...

This is awesome.

Yedlin is dynamite. I feel like a hipster because I'm always thinking "I liked him before he got popular," ha. Curious to see how Green develops, haven't seen enough of him.

It feels like it's essentially in place, but Chelski is being a pain in the ass about the timing/delay. I just don't buy the Wolfsburg or Real rumors at all...

...of course, I don't have much to back this up.

Oh something I was also hoping to chat about: am I the only one who was disappointed by Zusi in the WC?

 

Kristof Terreur @HLNinEngeland: Klaus Allofs, sports director of Wolfsburg, denies the rumour that Romelu Lukaku will join Wolfsburg for £28m. #cfc #efc

 

We've seen the same shite regarding ourselves posted by many supposedly ITK's in recent days and weeks I'd take anything with a pinch of salt until something official is announced by whatever club he joins

Couldn't agree more.

Kristof Terreur @HLNinEngeland: Klaus Allofs, sports director of Wolfsburg, denies the rumour that Romelu Lukaku will join Wolfsburg for £28m. #cfc #efc

RM has been quoted as saying we will get him;

 

"In a clip the fans could be heard asking: “Robby, can we get Lukaku?”

And Martinez abruptly told supporters the Belgian would be back at Goodison Park next season.

“Of course, of course we’ll get him,” the Spaniard replied with a smile across his face"

 

I don't think he is the type of manager to say something like that unless he had something to back it up.

To be fair, it looked like he was just humoring some fans in the video. I don't think it's has much relevance but that doesn't seem to be the popular interpretation. I sure hope it's almost done.

I'm having trouble believing he'll end up at Wolfsburg, but what do I know?

Oh hey, I currently live in SF (SoMa/South Beach area specifically) but I'm born + bred in Dublin, Ireland (not the rednecky Dublin on the east end of the BART line )

 

Welcome to the Everton family.

Hey Ian, nice to hear there are some evertonians around. Any good spots you've found for the matches?

 

Don't think people in Europe realize how big of a problem this is here in the US. In England, if you're 14 years old and good at soccer you get picked up by a professional team and learn from pros. Here, your club team is run by someone's dad and you play for your school team coached by the history teacher. This is something that is started to change. Red Bull New York, for instances, were one of the first teams to implement an academy for U18, U16, etc. Just recently, I believe, they've added U14 and U13. Obviously, the benefits of improved programs for 15 and 16 year olds is not going to be seen for 5-7 years., and even then it's still not perfect. Another thing RBNY want to do is build a physical academy. Players would live there and get schooling there. This is something that I think is common in Europe (correct me if I'm wrong, guys) but is unheard of in the U.S.

 

And then there's the whole problem of the NCAA and its eligibility rules, which is a whole different issue for Klinsmann and US Soccer to tackle. I don't think the US are lacking motivation to become a soccer powerhouse. There are simply many major inherent problems with how our society is structured that put us at a disadvantage compared to other nations. US Soccer is still trying to figure out how to go about fixing that, but I think you're already starting to see massive improvement.

This is exactly how I would explain the issue as well. Nicely done.

A more trivial issue (but still one that irks me to no end), mentioned by another poster, is our horrendous chanting. "I believe that we will win"? I'm utterly astounded that such a chant even came about. I cringe whenever I hear it and, frankly, it embarasses me.

I'm very happy with this signing. I have to imagine it will pay off quite well, considering 4m.

Thanks everyone!

What's San Fran like to live in? Might have a chance to move out there with work, but the only experience I have of American cities ais of San Diego, Miami and Nashville and I didn't think much of them.

 

Reckon San Fran might be a bit different though. What do you say? Oh, and welcome!

Hey there badaids. As far as your experiences in other cities, I think your taste is close to mine. My experiences in each of them can be summed up with similar language. However, everyone has different preferences - everywhere has it's charms and I'm sure I wasn't in the right spots.

More relevant: I'd jump at the chance to live in SF, especially if you're going to live in the city. It's one of my favorite cities in the country. Even without knowing your interests, I can't imagine you would regret moving here. Disclaimer: I'm from the Central Coast (the coastal area in between southern and northern California), so I have a unique perspective on CA. What I can say is that I only ever go south (to LA and SD) when I am forced to. Growing up I habitually came up north (SF), and now I live here.

Long time lurker - I finally made an account. Quite poorly timed, I suppose, with all of us Americans descending on the forum. But hey, why not? I've loved the discussion/rumormill-antics during previous transfer windows, and I imagine it'll be fantastic once again as I obsessivly refresh the news on Henen/Bešić/Lukaku