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I'd like to think we'd offer him to Blackpool for what they did in Coleman's development.

I would have him for his footballing ability but at the same time I would expect a statement about some of his misdemeanours involving EFC.

@Fourth_Official As your an Everton fan, heads up on Renan Bressan from BATE. Expect to hear that name later in the summer, nominal fee. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renan_Bardini_Bressan

Just seen it and it said, 'a name connected to Everton..' To me that's them playing on the fact his name is Rooney, not that we're after him!

I think Moyes knows this and it probably frustrates him too. We are a first team winger and striker away from challenging 4th place - it's so frustrating to us all!

http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/sport/newcastle-united/2011/07/31/newcastle-united-consider-jermaine-beckford-move-79310-29149564/ Nonsense!!!

If Jags is sold we've got Heitinga and Yobo who are more than capable and proven replacements - it'd be stupid to prioritise CB when we don't have an out and out winger in the squad! - I think this is crap journo jarg without really knowing the situation/squad at EFC.

Yobo stopped being a starter when Lescott was moved into the middle and Baines became a starter.

Dave?

He seems to have everything but he doesn't show it enough - he's shown glimpses of pace, power, flair, finish and ariel ability - I bet he would have a quality youtube reel - but the problem is it's only ever been 'glimpses'!!! He can very easily have a good half or 15 mins but then look a totally different player. A lot of this is his attitude in the way that he's not very resiliant and if it's not going his way whether it's the crowd getting on his back, fitness worries, team playing shite or he's not getting any calls - he seems to take this to heart and rather than spurring him on as it does with Cahill/ Neville characters - he seems to take it to heart and his performance is affected. If he can get his head sorted then there's no doubt there's potential - not sure how much but I'm sure we'll see a lot of him next season (injury permitting!!!)

..and Forest to push, but fail again!

Leicester, West Ham and Ipswich for me, Cardiff to come close again!!!

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_7065920,00.html

Oh dear!!! Kenwright in!

No old goals that everyone has seen, just wonder goals as the happen. I'll start with Neymar from yesterday...

Didn't we sign Ginola on the same day? Arguable Smith's worst!!! What a day!

I personally don't this happening but there could be mutial benefit in the deal... If Johnson is unlikely to get much game time next season then he's going to want to go out on-loan/perm with 2012 Euro's next summer. He can't directly affect Man.City at us as he would be inelegible against his parent club. He would though strengthen us against City's rivals, who we had a very decent record against last season. We are not a direct competitor with City we are way behind them with squad/assets - (refer to striking options!!!). This deal could help with relations between the clubs, it could give us the left winger we're crying out for, it could keep one of city's numerous stars settled in an important season, it could help EFC take points off City's rivals, etc... Basically if Johnson comes to us City will win the league!!! Done deal!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2019540/Everton-want-Manchester-Citys-Adam-Johnson.html I'd take him over N'Zogbia anyday even if it's only on-loan.

Noticed this - made me chuckle with what comments it may get with the current unrest amongst some...

Heard he was off to Wolves - no thanks for us!!!

Magic money!!!

He's more of a Young than a Downing - N'Zogbia runs at and takes on players and often tries to go himself, not always a lot of end product. Downing is more of a supply from out wide at the first opportunity, he creates more chances for others but less for himself. Liverpool needed a Downing with Carroll in their team, we need a N'Zogbia with no such force up front and the distinct lack of pace in attack. I would actually say Villa need more of a supplier with Bent up top e.g. replace Downing rather than Young. I would love us to sign N'Zogbia but I don't actually think Villa are going to be improved losing Young/Downing and signing N'Zogbia with McCleish already stating he'll only be making 1 more major signing (probably along with Hutton too).

Her Fellaini looks like Cahill with curly hair!!! Whereas my Fellaini... well judge it yourself! (I saw him in a club drinking champagne!)

We've been linked with him in the past - but he chose Barca - Champions League Finals or chase for 7th in Prem (he made the wrong choice!!!) I'd like us to try if he became available but I rate our chances as very slim!!! (unless Johnny puts a word in and slags off VDV while he's at it!)

If we had wanted to make money on him we'd have snapped him up on a free when he left Reading - decent Championship striker... he's not Prem class - FACT!!!