c1982

2 hours ago, Palfy said:

Whether you meant it or not needs must, I know that the club wanted to turn into a community hub blah blah, but really can we actually afford to be that benevolent in our position, sell to the highest buyers and hopefully they will build construct something beneficial for the community, possibly HA housing for rent. 

The cost of the purchase then knocking Goodison down and removing the ‘debris’ (seems disrespectful to our home), then the redevelopment cost… with property and land costs/value - basically, Moshiri/whoever are keeping Goodison as a community site as, really, that’s the only option - it’s not a sentimental gesture - it’s lack of value. In London, the land’s worth millions but not in our location unfortunately.

I feel a bit better after reading this…

I hate this thread!!! Kudus is SO good - to think we didn’t sign him as Man U pushed so hard for Antony for £100m, who turned out to be a massive flop who Man U would be better without… I know it was only an initial loan but it all has a very Everton ‘if only’ feeling about it!

Now vata be a good signing.

8 hours ago, Btay said:

Silly season starting early.

https://www.teamtalk.com/news/barcelona-offer-everton-four-players-in-swap-deal-for-80m-star-man-utd-arsenal-hopes

Yep - probably silly season but Fermin Lopez stands out here. I hadn’t heard of him until recently but he looks like he’s got a bit of Gary Speed/Tim Cahill about him - arrives late in the box. The exact kind of player we need in my opinion. If he’s not going to feature at Barca long term, he’ll be a name I’ll be looking out for.

On 02/02/2024 at 16:30, Romey 1878 said:

I'm expecting my next season ticket to be £800 after this.

Part of me is tempted by one of the Club Everton - whatever they’re calling the food/drink lounge/street food deals… if it’s £800 for just the seat - I often spend £50 by the time I’ve had food and a few beers - over the course of a season anything under £2k and it’d probably be worth it if enough food/drink are included. About £100 game sounds ridiculous when compared to what we’re used to paying but sadly it is what it is!

1 hour ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said:

Most people around me were very confused by the decision to take Gueye off as he was comfortably our best player up to that point

 Can only assume Dyche said get Garner off and amid the confusion they got the wrong Gana 

Garner had a horrible game but I think Dyche likes to keep him and McNeill on for their set-piece delivery. Bar the crosses/assist, McNeill was at least as bad as Garner too!

Tarkowski did well all game - Godfrey was okay - Onana and Harrison should have started and Pickford made a couple of decent saves but overall that was shocking - a change in their system and we had no ideas. Should have been 3 points but we lack any pace and craft whatsoever so end up just playing in front of teams and you’ll get punished more often than not.

Only positive was… I didn’t go with it being a Monday night game!

2 hours ago, Romey 1878 said:

Less of the fucking rouge, we don't want r*d round here.

Oops - rogue rather!

Callum O’Hare impressing again for Coventry - free agent in the summer. I’d love him here. More of a 10 than a winger but a class playmaker at Championship level anyway.

I like him for what we are currently. We are desperate for a bit of pace and dynamism on the wings but that either comes at sky high cost or comes in the form of a ‘young rouge’ who’s likely to have as many off days as great days - players we’ve seen here like Geri, Gordon and Lookman. As above, Harrison, for anything up to £20m is a no-brainer for me as, like McNeil, he’s steady - both put in a shift and are a threat going forward. If we have McNeil and Harrison as a starting point, it makes it so much easier to give minutes to a ‘live wire’ winger who’s got a bit of magic but may not be as good putting the miles in in tougher battles.

2 hours ago, Romey 1878 said:

Cost us another goal today because he is so poor in possession.

Harsh - I’d point the finger at Gueye personally - didn’t get it out of his feet when there was space.

Idrissa put in a great shift today… thought Garner did well alongside him and think Harrison is our best option as 10 when Doucoure is out… and yes, I don’t mind Young on the right wing when Harrison’s 10 - all I care about is results this is our best bet (in my opinion) with what we’ve got.

2 hours ago, Wiggytop said:

I thought he was out of contract in the summer, bloody well hope so, he can do whatever he wants elsewhere, I don’t want to see him in our colours again, shite attitude, shite player.

We’ll get money for him this summer - for that reason alone, he’s been one of our better striker signings since Lukaku

3 hours ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said:

Not the first member of the tree family to play for us either, a relative came through the ranks here and played up front for us in the late 90’s 

TBF he was pretty shit though 

Branch? Did he leaf us for Wolves?

4 hours ago, Matt said:

True but there's others I'd sell before him 

Of course - he’s arguably our most important player. Bar Branthwaite and Onana - I don’t see many teams chasing our players and, if we need to sell, sadly, Doucoure for £Xm with his value probably peaking… I would - you wouldn’t but it won’t stop the powers that be if Doucoure shows any interest - which I don’t actually think he will.

Far too important to lose… BUT if it’s ridiculous money (with some available to reinvest), the club can’t turn it down. Unfortunately, that’s where we are - no player is untouchable.

6 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said:

Well that's depressing. Squad player though, eh?  

You may as well get mentally prepared now for Coleman and Young as our right side… won’t always be pretty but will probably be effective - defensively more than offensively. It’ll be a case of bringing Dobbin or another on when the old legs have gone (probably 10minutes after it’s obvious!)

21 hours ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said:

With Doucs out again with another hamstring injury I would like to see Danjuma played behind DCL, after all that is where Dyche said he saw was his best position when he bought him in

I don’t think he’ll be here beyond the window personally - I do think we’ll replace with someone who’s more natural on the right which will allow Harrison to play at 10. I don’t think Danjuma’s replacement will be a starter though as think Young will be Dyche’s first choice at right wing when fit (and Harrison playing 10).

1 hour ago, Wiggytop said:

Correct me if I’m wrong, but there was a nice tribute to a Bill before the kick off today, I’m guessing it’s our Bill

RIP.

Billy Ingham - made famous as the face of a Sky Sport ad campaign a few years ago. Lovely chap - used to drink in the Taxi Club pre-match.

Our Bill, is Bill Pattie.

19 hours ago, StevO said:

Played golf with two United fans today. They heard he’ll be announced as a Sevilla player tomorrow. I’ll take great pleasure in them being wrong if we get him. 

Still not happened.

19 hours ago, Romey 1878 said:

I’d suggest having sex with your wife 

Still not happened.

10 hours ago, Romey 1878 said:

It's a blag account isn't it?

Seems to be - had me convinced!

1 hour ago, MikeO said:

Does that mean when he plays there are five thousand shots every game but none of them hit the target?

Sadly, yes, and I’m pretty sure he doesn’t travel well, in fact he won’t get on no planes, fool… but that may be one of his teammates.