Don't think we should be defending Fellaini. He has a pretty obvious temper problem he needs to work on. He behaved like an idiot yesterday, multiple times. And it isn't the first time either. He's always moaning and pushing and having little kicks at other players whenever things don't go his way really.
I agree he's been shit this season, I've been saying the same thing. That doesn't mean he's fucking up when a ball loops over him because of a deflection.
Fellaini was horrible, both attitude wise and in the game. No need for him to do those things. Credit to Shawcross for not making a big deal out of it.
What a massive fanny Adam is, tell he was a kopite. Fouling Baines then going down in a lump grabbing the ball for a fk for himself should have booked him for handball the cock.
Like Steve says, this is a tough tough game but if we play like we can then we can win. This may be the ideal game to drop Fellaini deeper to deal with the long balls, and because he is more than likely going to have a tough time of it upfront due to how well organised and how aerially dominant they are.
I just hope Moyes has learnt from last year when we played right into their hands (our tactic was to play long and get Baines to whip in a cross )
Great picks in there Pete, Alaba will be the best LB in the world, cracking shout. I really rate Nastasic as well, had a bit of a mare yesterday vs. United, but as a baptism of fire, yuo can't blame him. Give him a few years and i think he'll be a top top defender.
In regards to Wellington, is that the Arsenal Wellington? Out on loan in Brazil? I'd forgotten about him already, I got a little excited when they signed him but he didn't feature at all over here, so I haven't heard a great deal about him recently. What's being said on the grapevine?
Thanks Pete, I'm going to add him to my watch list. If he's as good as you say, he'll be worth keeping an eye out for. Will you update me every now and then on any significant movements within the Swedish press?
All good youngsters, who would help meet the English quota. The only one I'm not particularly a fan of, is funnily enough, the non-English inclusion. Neymar is great...in Brazil. It's whether he'll be able to bring that to the European game....i'm not to sure. We'll see one day!
I know of Fischer, I really really like him. With all his playmaking credentials, he has a deadly eye for goal too (as you've pointed out). Fischer is a very 'direct' player, officialy a Left Mid/Winger, but is predominately right footed....likes to cut in alot. Has great control with both feet. Not the greatest crosser in the world but its not needed in his game. He has the makings of a proper decent attacking player, likes alot.
Vilhena can play CM as well can't he? Well to be fair, I think he can play just about anywhere in the middle. Saw Vilhena score against Alkmaar the other week as well, well taken goal it was too, his close control is awesome.
Would love Praet, would be an amazing replacement for Pienaar. Steve what are you rthoughts on Massimo Bruno? I think he looks class.
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I've had to cheat a little to get my Five but have included honory mentions -
Forwards:
El Shaaraway - AC Milan (20). How has no-one mentioned this Mohawked monster of a player? I can't go into too much detail because my head would exploded with excitment. You know that Falcao lad? Well....Stephan will be better. I can assure you. How's he doing in his first real season at AC? 15 goals, 16 games....aha. Yep. Did I mention...he has a freaking Mohawk!?!? Talented...and suprsing grounded lad, been brought up in modest surroundings and is already one of my favourite players, in the world....and he has a mohawk. Amaze.
Nassim Ben Khalifa - Wolfsburg (20). Reminds me of Mirallas, build, techincal ability and in his Olympicos days, a goal getter. Has pace, vision and strength. The Swiss have a crop of really really good youth players coming through and for the next couple of years, they're my next tip. Belgium 3 years ago (just starting to show the world of their talents), the Swiss, with the likes of Xhaka, Xherdan Shaqiri, Ricardo Rodriguez, Pajtim Kasami, Sead Hajrovic, Benjamin Siegrist, Frederic Veseli, Oliver Buff, Haris Seferovic, Janick Kamber and Charyl Chappuis all young and getting experience (some in England), they'll be a good 'team' in a few years, mark my words.
Gerard Deulofeu - If Messi were to leave, this guy would step-in.
Chris Forrester - Already linked with Everton (scouting still) Scores like this...
Rogelio Mori - Goal machine at River Plate, still only 21.
Samuele Longo - The African sounding Italian.
Attacking Mids:
Adryan Tavares - Flamengo (19). Flair, technique, vision, dribbling, speed, passing, crossing...all top notch. Hey Neymar...this is a player who has it all and more. Adryan could be one of the best players in the world, he turned down United to concentrate on his game in Brazil....why wouldn't you like him. He's a footballer, not out for the big time, he'll get his day but he's learning and it'll only benefit him. Great attitude to boot, this kid will be HUGE.
Leon Goretzka - VFL Bochum (17). The Future of German football. Think of how instrumental Ballack was to the German national team, now meet his replacement. Incredibly talented, great feet, good vision, can spray a pass, can tackle....he has it all. And secondly, he's built like a brick-shit house...he'd have no problem fitting into this league. All the big boys are circling, Bayern, Madrid....and for good reason. Top top potential.
Ouasim Bouy - Juventus (19). The dutch footballing prodigy who didn't last too long in Holland, aiming to tear up Turin with his general all round brilliance. On loan at Brescia, where he's already looking a great buy for Juve. He can play CAM, CM, CDM, LM, RM....hell he could probably play in goal if you asked him. I look forward to seeing how this 'Bouy' (get it ) gets on. Potential to be a Midfield General.
Thiago Alcantara - Injury free, a potential superstar.
Rafinha - The Barca midfield maetro
Ananidze - Young playmaker who seems to have been around forever, still top top drawer.
Jean-Christophe Bahebeck - Striker/Winger, PSG's answer to Ronaldo.
Philippe Coutinho - Inter's Brazilian wonder.
Ola John - Benfica's scarily talented, brother of Collins John.
Central Mids:
Carlos Casemiro - Sao Paulo (20). The new Beast of Brazil. For a country that struggled for big, defensive brutes with a technique to boot, they're now churning them out and Casemiro, in my eyes, the best of the bunch. (I hate saying this) but he probably is the equivilant of Steven Gerrard in his prime. As a CDM he can tackle, spray passes long/short, read the game brilliantly, hold himself up against the biggest players in the Brazilian game, has brilliant awareness and positioning. This guy will be an unsung hero at a major club, but he'll be invaluable to them.
Gabriel Appelt Pires - Juventus (19). Juve, how about sharing those kids about. Stop hogging all the furture stars...a CDM with it all. Still learning the game (hence why he's out at Vercelli, but already dominating their first team). His idol is Pirlo. Pirlo will be proud of the comparison aha. But seriously, give him a few years and he'll be Turin's master in the middle.
Paul Pogba - Not worth breaking the bank for according to United. Breaking hearts in Turin.
Victor Waynama - Celtics incredibly talented CDM/CB
Defenders:
Alberto Masi - Juventus (20). Aha. Juve. Again. Allessandro Nesta finally has his young replacement. Just read this - http://www.goal.com/en/news/1717/editorial/2012/07/24/3259805/the-talk-of-italy-introducing-juventus-headline-grabbing
Kyriakos Papadopoulos - Schalke 04 (20) Made his professional debut at 13, not in the top flight, but still, 13!? United have chased him for years, Schalke got their man and are reaping the rewards. Mature and composed, great tackler, brilliant reader of the game, top top defender, with many many years to come at the top. Would be an absolute beast of a signing for Everton.
Nathaniel Clyne - Southampton (21)
David Alaba - Bayern (20) Everyone must know about Alaba by now, righty noted by Pete. Potential World beater. Absolutely incredible talent who'll undoubtable be linked to everyone, everywhere until the day he retires. and even when he does, a Saudi business man will buy him just to play keepy-ups in his trophy room.
Nastasic - City man making his mark in the PL.
Kurt Zouma - Beast from St. Etienne
Raphael Varane - Real Madrid 'Sweeper'
Karim Rekik - Another City Graduate with a huge cult following.
Nathan Chalobah - Chelsea's future captain.
Goalkeepers:
Stefanos Kampino - Panathanikos (18) I've mentioned his name many a time. He'd be a future legend at any club he goes to. Fantastic reflexes, incredible shot stopper, good reader of the game, commands his box, doesn't take any shit. Mature beyond his years, will only grow bigger, better and probably hairier (Greeks)...will end up at a big, big club (Everton ) and be the mainstay between the sticks for years and years.
Alessio Cragno - Brescia (18) A football game manager's dream. I don't have FM so don't know what he's like on there but my attention was swayed his way after a tip-off from a friend of mine, who works at the Sports Direct Arena ( its still funny). He's been tracked for years, a youth sensation, who wins every award going (bar golden boots) and has praising scout reports all over the shop. He'll need a few years of first team football before judging him but he has potential to be a fantastic GK....just still very very raw.
Nicola Leali - Next Buffon?
Marc-André ter Stegen - One of the best GK's in the world already.
Thibaut Courtois - Best young GK in Europe (ATM)
Ali Ahamanda - Toulouse Shot stopper.
Maksym Koval - Kiev's number one at 19? Pressure much?
A few young, talented players in the Portuguese league right now. Porto have James Rodriguez, who you're probably aware of, and there's also Christian Atsu. He's a very skillful winger, made his debut for Ghana earlier this year.
Benfica also have a couple of very good prospects. Ola John and Rodrigo are the most exciting ones. Rodrigo actually had a spell at Bolton on loan if memory serves me correctly. Wouldn't surprise me to see him called up by Spain over the next couple of years. He's been scoring plenty of goals for their U21s.
Sporting are going through a pretty bad patch at the moment, however their academy is still as strong as ever. This season saw the introduction of B teams in the Portuguese league, and Sporting B were running away with the second tier at one point (they're in second place now). Besides Eric Dier, obviously, other very promising players include Bruma, Esgaio and Diego Rubio. Remember the names people.
I'm a die hard Spurs fan, but just came on here to sincerely congratulate you guys. I think you just did enough to earn the win. No doubt 1st half you were better, 2nd half we improved a lot and it was a good game. We can't defend to save our lives during the last 10 mins.
I've always quite liked Everton, I really respect Moyes and I like your players and fans. Nothing cnutish about any of you lot. Obviously I hope we beat you in the race for 4th, as we both have a good shot, but if we don't make it I'hope you guys beat the Gooners. Not saying that just cause I'm a Spurs fan, i'd prefer you made it over most.
Why do people keep posting stuff like this when you only have to look at his numbers to see it isn't true. In 08-09 he played behind the striker and he scored 8 goals in his first season in England. In 09-10 he played mainly as a defensive midfielder and he scored 2 goals. In 10-11 he played mainly as a box-to-box and he scored 1 goal. In 11-12 he played mainly as a box-to-box and he scored 3 goals, 2 of which he scored when he played behind the striker at the end of the season, against Man Utd and Fulham. This season he's played 13 games behind the striker and he's scored 8 goals. Seems to me like he's more difficult to mark when he plays behind the striker.
Steve_E got a reaction from Bailey in Stoke City - Away Game
Steve_E got a reaction from Peter H in Fellaini - Defensive Midfielder
