Matt

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I usually de-stress all over the beast... and he loves it

didnt realize he was such a pretty boy: https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/378800000146796518/ce6813dbfd93104a12e93ebaf46ab439.jpeg put him and Vellios together and Ten might need to change his underwear

no idea who this guy is but....

doesnt have Everton or EFC? Doesnt need to have it in my opinion.

you sexy beast you...

https://twitter.com/EFCNSNO1878/status/357840688961957888/photo/1 that looks fantastic....

his goals last season make it look like he has technical ability in bucket loads. Does seem a bit lazy and I agree, hes not a Martinez type player.

just wanted to use my 10,000th post to send my thanks for making Toffeetalk my second home over the past 4 years. During all my years of travelling for work, and during all the stress of the old job, this place helped me survive! So, thanks again, and heres to the next 4 years

my thinking too, like the comment I made in the Heitinga thread. It just needs one rumour to be copied by another "news" source and it snowballs. the only way this deal will work is if Baines pushes for a transfer, and I dont see that happening.

Didnt want to open a thread purely for this 1 link: http://360.io/zsp3Ss so thought, if there are any random links, comments, questions, etc. they could go here.

http://www.justgiving.com/Dave-Hickson9

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23350316 no players part of the bid. meanwhile http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23322717 how the hell is Nicky Weaver only 34?! hes been around forever!!!

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8829068/Serie-A-New-Roma-signing-Kevin-Strootman-is-relishing-the-chance-to-have-a-crack-at-Serie-A done deal

http://www.turksvoetbal.net/fenerbahce/heitinga-hoopt-op-fenerbahce-170717939 everywhere seems to be quoting the daily fail as their source! if ever there was proof that journos are lazy... http://www.everton.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=325223 interesting!

when the fuckin language on your keyboard changes FOR NO FUCKIN REASON!!!!

sounds very promising to me. Sounds like there is money available but he doesnt want to throw it around until hes seen everyone. Once we get back from the preseason tours, I imagine he will know which area he wants to further reinforce (im sure hes got at least 2/3 ideas per outfield position) and spend if necessary.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/everton-close-guilherme-siqueira-sparking-2061131

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11671/8828823/Transfer-news-Everton-confident-Leighton-Baines-and-Marouane-Fellaini-will-stay

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11671/8828996/Phil-Jagielka-Everton-training-drastically-different-under-Roberto-Martinez?utm_source=merseyfeed&utm_medium=twitter

just posted this in the Baines thread Interesting to read the Spanish fans interpretation of how good Baines is

http://www.marca.com/2013/07/17/futbol/equipos/granada/1374088630.html

well, utmost respect for Accrington Stanley to start with, they didnt roll over, they came to play and got a well worked goal. For those pointing fingers at Oviedo - Baines has been found out like that many times before. So... Romey-esq write up (i hope!). I will add that some of this might be down to wine, and excitement so I'll point out when im serious Also, will need to consult the OS for all who played Robles - solid. Claimed the ball comfortably in the air, got down low when needed. Wasnt really tested but what he had to do, he did with confidence and I wasnt close to being nervous. I wont be surprised to see him starting more than Howard. Hibbert - showing his age, not sure we will see much of him any more. Coleman - the boy seems to go from strength to strength. I was not exaggerating when I said he could be as good as Baines. Jags - shakey. Clearly took this for what it was and sauntered. No way he can get away with that kind of complacency come season kick off. Distin - nothing wrong, not much impressive. Good distribution but thats about all I can say. Alcaraz - looked the most comfortable CB all game. One or 2 slip ups but nothing dangerous. Looked comfortable on the ball promising. He will be cause all sorts of trouble for Martinezs CB selection Oviedo - someone mentioned before, if Baines goes we might be alright. Pace to give away, adventurous, looks every bit the player we've suspected but not had a chance to see because of Baines' form last season Baines - didnt get into the game. Sure as shite was not part of the defence when he came on. Wasnt involved as much as I wouldve expected. I was hoping he would have a field day but turned out.... meh... Mirallas - Looks like he and Oviedo could get a great attacking partnership going. They clicked, they thrived. Wouldve left him on just to continue to get his confidence on. Wanted him to take people on more but thats me being greedy I suppose. Gibons - MOTM by a country mile. Future captain; solid, calm, great range of passing, played his all. Absolute steal. Hope he can stay fit. Naismith - moments of good, moments of awful. The personification of squad player. Ossie - just proves my point about him sitting behind the striker. He cant play a deeper role and do the long distribution but his turning in tight corners and short passing (despite some wayward passes) were good. Age is catching up with him, he seemed very sluggish at first and never really got into a higher gear. Felli - theres just part of his temperament that we will never get rid of unfortunately. However, he had a hunger and looks much happier in the deeper role. Maybe a bit enthusiastic at times but I was impressed that he put the effort in in a "meaningless" game. Anichebe - apparently he was on the pitch.... Apart from his goal, didnt do much else. Expected him to prove a point but he was his usual self. Pienaar - average Gueye - Maggie, as Bailey said, was either great or crap. Ive always thought he had a brain in there and some of his vision proved that, but he is not fit and his body clearly doesnt do what his head says. Still, hes young and still is worth keeping patience with. Vellios - he really tried, bless him, but this time nothing worked out for him. Still think he could be a good EPL striker. Grant - looked good for his cameo. Did I miss anyone?