CaptainFerguson10

Shhhhh, not allowed to be critical of Billy liar lad! Very valid points there, we would be livid if Rodwell was poached but one million for a 16 year old is day light robbery, and Bates knows it. Bates only commented about a transfer embargo against us to drive up the stakes at the tribunal, and it worked to his credit.

He is just spitting feathers, hoping one will turn into a few million quid for Crewe.

You never know with Everton, but Campbell definitely wasn't the answer in our defensive crisis.

Quite right. He has hardly played for the last two years, it isn't fair on him or the club to prolong his tenure here.

Huh?

Good! Will be very interesting explaining his comments about transfers this summer, and why we had to sell to then buy!

Never heard of him, but with such a brittle squad then why not. Though I hope there are a few midfielders (decent ones) on frees we can snap up, speaking of those what happened to Steven Appiah?

Ahh dear old Mr Bates, how nice it is to hear from you again.

I picked mine team based on what Moyes would go for, and though I agree in part Felliani has been poor thus far. But then again so has Neville, Hibbert, Osman, Yobo and in some parts Cahill.

We lost Naughton because Sheff United bumped up the price, we never had a chance to speak to the player though it took almost a week to even get to that stage.

Howard Hetitinga Distin Yobo Baines Billy Rodwell Neville Pienaar Cahill Saha Subs: The invisible man Nash Hibbert Osman Gosling Felliani Jo Yakubu

Funny, the Scots say they did.

Carsley better............... at something.

http://www.toffeeweb.com/season/09-10/comment/editorial/article.asp?submissionID=13078

Think Rodwell will be far better served in midfield, I really do see him as another Peter Reid type player.

No need to apologise my friend, your comments are sound and welcome. Obviously Moyes was involved in those discussions, but unless Moyes is a fantastic thespian then I genuinely believe that Moyes didn't want to sell until it was made apparent there was no funds to strengthen. Then afterward it was all about getting the best deal, which we did no doubt.

I think the truth lies in the middle. Arteta is such an important player for us, our whole team seem more in control of the ball when he is playing. He literally won games on his own, personally I never want to see him leave. However two seasons ago, some of our 'knowledgeable' fans were giving him untold stick, not caring that he was carrying two different injuries at the same time, yet was still trying for us. That spirit is what I like about him most, even Mikel said he could have left but stayed because this is home now. Anyway we still can win games without him, with Pienaar picking up his mantle, so in essence he can be replaced. But I would like anyone to provide names that will cost around £15 million (say that's the most we'll get for him), that will dictate games and be as loyal to the club thus far as Arteta? I've tried myself and it isn't easy, just look at Banera.

Unlike some rash individuals who's brain didn't kick into gear before posting, I never said Lescott was sold behind Moyes back. What was apparent though is discussions were taking place in some capacity, and ultimately Kenwright seemingly said to Moyes they have to sell to buy. Which again for the reasonably intelligent, is why I said we are following the trend of a selling club, as we had to sell before we could buy. Anyway back to the topic, I hope Rodwell get's full protection from rogue agents and from the press nasty glare. The last thing we need is his head turned, hopefully Moyes will keep him improving, feet grounded and here for his career!

Thought that was Kirby Stadium?

No backlash as it's a fact! The only thing stopping Arteta and Jags going is that Citeh are well stocked in those areas, but money talks and especially for a chairman who is seemingly intend on keeping us a selling club. Doesn't matter Moyes says know, as Hughes put it, clubs will speak to Billy directly as they know he is keen for the cash.

I think people shouldn't get carried away with young Rodwell, granted he is an outstanding talent but isn't the finished article by no means, which is great because he is quality now! But in Everton weak center he is a rose sprouting among a rubbish tip, harsh but true. But for Rods own sake, let's keep expectation moderate and hope he remains loyal, as if he grows to what I think he is capable of I'm sure Kenwright will have the buyers lined up to secure another transfer kitty for Moyes.

http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/england/2009/09/03/1478127/diniyar-bilyaletdinov-lifts-lid-on-everton-switch He confirms he plays left of midfield, but can play on the right (which he prefers to). Quite excited now to see how he preforms.

In total agreement!

How to agree to disagree on this one. I think Everton are more of a threat going with two strikers or Cahill up as a striker rather than the floating role, everyone is aware of the 4-5-1 and the better teams will counter it easily.