Hafnia

I think its very easy to look at the likes of Cleverley and Rodwell and think "not all that, can't hack it, over rated at a young age etc etc" Some young players are often over burdened with "tags" and find themselves in a position where they have gone from youth team star to a player the fans are looking to replace an experienced campaigner. I look at Barkley and think "what would have happened to him if Martinez never got hold of him" - he was on a down hill spiral, a player who looked like he may end up in league one due to "incorrect man management for his type of footballing personality" - shall we say. Lets be honest even with a great season for Everton, Hodgson proved that certain managers just aren't right for certain players. I also look at players like Arteta, Pienaar, Gibson, who just needed that move to a "family atmosphere" club and to play in front of fans who will give them love if they give us commitment. I honestly believe there is a player there in Rodwell, just like I believe so in Cleverley. The club that gets them and taps into that potential will get £20m worth of talent on the cheap. I also believe that to be the case with Danny Welbeck, but I don't want to send the forum into meltdown - i've had a long hard look at him and I honestly feel that with some specific coaching on his decision making and help with composure he can be a very good player. As an athlete he is very gifted. If we had a cautious manager I would not be in for these players - we don't though, we have a manager who is a very clever psychologist and motivator - look what he did with Callum McManaman and Maloney - players who are very much "confidence players". This is the difference between Moyes and Martinez for me. Give Moyes a player with limited ability and he will relish getting 100% effort and discipline. Give Martinez a player with plenty of talent and he will get them playing with 100% confidence and freedom. Both have their merits, but the latter is what wins trophies.

A fit Rodwell at £5m is steal. That's the big if. Martinez will uncover that footballer we seen at 17/18. Who in my eyes was destined for the top of the game.

If he gets fit, the lad is a beast, runs like a train... a mass passenger one (sorry!!!) I think he falls under the Rodwell, Gibson category tbh.

Is there a mass rail system in operation in Brazil???

I think this could be the tournament that will spark USA being a major player in the next 10-15 years - its been really positive exposure for the game in the country. With the college infrastructure and pool of athletes along with facilities I expect big things.

For one we don't even know what impact he has had on coleman - my guess is a big one. http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2013/04/16/stubbs-hibbo-an-example

I'm not in the business of paying a player £25k a week to do nothing for sentimental reasons. But I am in the business of promoting loyalty - he's made over 300 appearances for us. I'm pretty sure he's on a far reduced contract. He gives us identity and is a big personality by all accounts - a camudgeon who likes things done right. 'To be honest, I’ve always enjoying working with the younger lads,' Hibbert said. 'I’ve been with the reserves quite a bit and I enjoy that part of the game. 'I just want the best for Everton and the young lads that are coming through, I will try and mentor them the best I can.'

I think Mirallas and Lukaku both looked like they had somethging to prove - in fairness their pace at that stage of a frantically played game was almost like putting a fresh Mike Tyson in the ring with Frank Bruno after Frank had just done 10 rounds with Lennox Lewis. I take my hat off to all the players who completed 120 minutes last night - it was insane.

Think he will be doing coaching badges and will be on some low contract.

OGS cost £1.5m..... If lukaku is available for £8m I'd snap their hands off. But he ain't.

What a game. Amazing.

Fellaini been shite

Come on USA. Admire these boys.

That's how west Bromwich used him as an impact sub, it's not the recipe for success in a team where he is supposed to be starting.

We could buy lukaku to play the games where the other teams knackered... Was a good finish there. Let's not get too carried away, he's playing against heavy legs.

If the shite sign him for £9m I'll be sick.

Twitter is on fire raving about Tim. Seriously he's been amazing.

I love origi, this is why we shouldn't be held to ransom over lukaku. He seems to have that bit more for a lot less.

Howard has been motm

I think origi looks class. Very impressive.

Few quid on origi first goal.

He knows where the net is, lively and clever runner, lets see how he does.

Neuer grew up playin one man less and was a permo Spot Goalkeeper - awesome, bit risky but awesome.

I think he is a bit of psychologist, a key factor in management is making people want to do well for you. Players nowadays realise that contentment at a club is a massive factor. A bit of reverse psychology being used.

strange move by Robben to admit that he took a dive - part of me admires that. Lets be honest, Suarez can't admit he bit Chiellini and its insulting.