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@Bailey Would do a proper job I reckon. If not him, I think we should go for Messi.

3 hours ago, Bailey said:

Sorry Quinn but I am not coming out of retirement

I thought it was a tad uncalled for for @hafnia to call you a lump of shite

4 hours ago, hafnia said:

As much as I love Cenk for everything he stands for.... we would be crazy not to go and get a top end striker.  Bernard and Richarlison are nailed on starters for me with gylfi behind.   If we bought a striker who can play, has pace and finishes..... you are talking top 4. 

I can think of a guy with those two qualities who might be available soon.

12 hours ago, markjazzbassist said:

i can't tell if Zouma is covering for him and making him look better than he is, or if he is growing and improving his game.  discuss.

I can't make a decision either but he has not been near the nuisance he was last year. My gut says he's improved but he's also playing in a better team and clearly benefits and should only be played with a pacey centerback next to him.

Still my favorite Everton manager we've had in my short time as a fan (January 2010). Hope Silva changes that.

13 minutes ago, hafnia said:

Currently watching United vs derby.  Mourinho will be gone soon and so will lukaku if he carries on playing like he is. 

Maybe we could buy him to solve our striking woes.

Terreira's tackle worse than what Jags got a red for... Just saying.

On 20/09/2018 at 13:42, markjazzbassist said:

didn't we beat them with roberto?  

 

1-1. Everything from Roberto's first season just seemed rosier than it was. 

I love getting results against the big boys, and I'll point out that we can not capitulate against them like we did last year (pathetic) or be as cautious as Moyes was setting us up away from home.... But, the true key is going to be taking care of the dross home and away. Losing the past two was unacceptable (Huddy and WHU).

I want to regain that ability to knock off the big boys, but I want more consistency across the board (refinding form away from home, beating weak teams)

On 18/09/2018 at 23:08, Shukes said:

Of course he did, he’ll bang ten in for them now. 

Come to Everton and be shit.... it does t matter, your only coming to be sold. And when you do, form will magically reappear!

Championship though mate - completely different level.

I would say he's one that I at least don't have to worry about fans wanting back (like Besic), but I could see him doing well and people being like "well, he's had time to get back in the flow since his injury... he deserves a shot!"

We've shown a lot of energy and attacking intent despite having a lot of injuries and not being able to develop a settled back four, which is crucial for any good side!

COYB

He's done a good job in linking up play and we know he can finish, he just needs to get back in form. Let's not get hyperbolic on this one, I think Cenk is plenty good for this level. 

6 hours ago, Cornish Steve said:

He's right. Lloris should be fined the same percentage of his annual salary as a regular Joe should be fined of his salary. (But I don't think that's what he meant.)

My personal opinion is that those in the public eye should be fined a higher percentage than the rest of us. With notoriety comes responsibility.

Disagree. 

Also, the whole "role model" argument is nonsense and hints at a greater problem, the lack of adequate parenting in society. 

Never rated him. 

On 10/09/2018 at 08:37, Shukes said:

Seems like a press conference type story to me.

But then again, who am I to call bullshit! For all I know it’s honest truth. Either way, put it behind us and move on. If he puts the effort in on the pitch... I dont care about the past.

Ah, an international break.... the time for all the old stories to come out so the journos have something to write about and us something to talk about it.

Agree with this - we have no idea if any of its true or what exactly happened, and even if it did, I'd be happier if Dunc, Unsworth, and Morgan were all man enough to put it behind them - I'd be more concerned if they let one bustup or bit of drama ruin their working relationships...

5 hours ago, markjazzbassist said:

i heard it was Straq's song, trying to prove to the fans how hardcore he is

We should've sang "We've got a diamond in Denis Straquarlursi" back when he was around, though it would've been completely false 

Funny how we still talk about Straq but never say Saha or Bilyaletdinov or some of the others who here mildly longer. I guess it's better to be unforgetably average!

7 hours ago, Romey 1878 said:

 

 

Does he sing "Can't buy me Stones" in the shower?

Can we please confirm that this died with a whimper?

Rashford sent off rightfully given the Richarlison incident. Would've been infuriated if he was only given a yellow.

2 hours ago, Bailey said:

I think that would be harsh on Naismith personally!

Fair play and it would appear my suggestion has been voted down and that he's a much better footballer than Straq or Oumar (And Hibbo*).

*Indicates acknowledgement as to Hibbo's defensive prowess but complete ineptitude in the attacking half.

2 hours ago, MikeO said:

Straq yes but Hibbo was solid in his primary role, defending; it was only when he crossed the half-way line he disintegrated.

I actually almost put that caveat in. Agreed that he was a great 1 v 1 defender and a decent defensive rightback.

Completely useless on the ball or going forward. 

Could we add Naismith to that list as well? Good workrate/positional sense that allowed him to come up with crucial goals, but really didn't show much technical ability at all?

6 hours ago, Romey 1878 said:

He's every-fucking-where.

The reason? Said it before, but it's entirely to keep himself relevant in the early season so that when struggling clubs panic his face is firmly in their mind.

I fucking hate the man and his 24/7 self-promotion. Even worse is that people are willing to let him do it.

He's so image-conscious and thin-skinned it's sad. To be a football manager, you have to be able to take mountains of abuse, no matter how unfair you think criticism gets. 

Under mountains of pressure, Martinez was still polite and cordial here, Koeman still cool and collected. Allardyce? Combative and defensive.

Sam expects to be treated like royalty, no matter where he goes. Better fit for tv than on the touchline.

6 hours ago, Romey 1878 said:

 

 Loves the camera does Mina!

Wasn't Joe Yobo quite the character (Off the pitch - not his blunders on pitch). Seems like we've lacked some goofs in recent years.

6 hours ago, Romey 1878 said:

I have no words that would do justice to how he played last night.

Club legend. He puts Hibbo and Straq to shame for how lovable yet bad he is.