BlueBlood81

If there's a better goal than that scored at this WC its going to have to be very, very special. What a goal!

wasn't from a corner was it? If it was then get him in!

Daniel Amokachi is Nigerias assistant manager as well.

Just so long that we aren't one of the other two. Wouldn't want him back.

wasn't from a corner was it? If it was then get him in!

He wants to be number one & he won't be here so not going to happen. Good keeper though.

As a side note to this, with Lens playing in the Ukraine & all, I think that's a market we'd do well to focus on. There are a lot of quality players over there who must be dying to get the fuck out with all the political shit that's going on. At Shakhtar alone I can think of 4 or 5 players I'd take in a heartbeat.

Screwed my half time prediction but what a goal from RVP! We'll be watching that in twenty years time.

Excellent news!
 
My favourite quote from Blue Bill:
 
"He undertakes his business with great style, confidence, positivity and class. He is an Everton man."

Adrian Chiles....the time has come my friend...off...you...fuck

oh no bill what have you done now. gotten all our hopes up, he better deliver

"We would love to have him back and people at Chelsea are good friends of mine so we are hopeful."
 
I'm not too sure thats how it works Bill,
 
Chelsea Friend:- "Hi Roman, just got off the phone to Bill Kenwright, he's a cracking fella he gives me comp tickets to the shows in the west end and he really does tell some crackin stories, thing is he wants to buy Lukaku, he is offering £12m plus £8m over the next 20 years, I know that you have had a £22m cash offer from a club that we wouldn't have to compete against in the league but what do you say???"
 
Roman:- "Ты уволен"

As a side note to this, with Lens playing in the Ukraine & all, I think that's a market we'd do well to focus on. There are a lot of quality players over there who must be dying to get the fuck out with all the political shit that's going on. At Shakhtar alone I can think of 4 or 5 players I'd take in a heartbeat.

I'm all for it, more young English talent in the squad can only be a good thing. Plus I imagine the "large sum" would be heavy on achievement/appearance add ons and the initial outlay would be £1/2mill tops.

I'm all for it, more young English talent in the squad can only be a good thing. Plus I imagine the "large sum" would be heavy on achievement/appearance add ons and the initial outlay would be £1/2mill tops.

I'm all for it, more young English talent in the squad can only be a good thing. Plus I imagine the "large sum" would be heavy on achievement/appearance add ons and the initial outlay would be £1/2mill tops.

I'd stand out in midfield against Luxemburg ffs.

I'm just a teeeny bit concerned by the lack of transfer activity pre-World cup.
 
We know we need at least 6-7 bodies, that's even before Sales and I can't help but wonder whether Martinez is holding out for the likes of Lukaku, 'just in case' we have an opportunity to spend on him.
 
Which is risky IMO.
 
What if Lukaku waits until after the WC to make a decision, when our other targeted player's stock have risen post tournament. What if our original targets wait for a go-ahead from Everton, but are kept waiting while our entire transfer activity hinges on one player's potential decision....which, lets face it, probably won't include Everton (He wants CL) and they get bought by someone else.
 
Are we hinging our Transfer Activity on one player? One I rate but it's an incredibly risky strategy, given the amount of players we need.
 
Personally, as much as I'd love Lukaku here permanently, I'd rather we bout 2/3 very good players for the 20/23 million that's been mumbled. I thought there may have been some activity by now, at least 1, if not 2...but that's looking less and less likely.
 
So do we think our targets all WC participants? Are they going to be younger lads who have just missed out on WC places?
 
This is the first year I can honestly say, I don't know what Rob's gonna do and ultimately, it scares me a little. So far, the only waves that have been made are regarding Lukaku's future...so are we pinning everything on his decision? Have we a plan B,C & D in place? And would they want to join if they knew this.
 
We made some coups last year, which whether people accept on not, hinged on the Fellaini deal. We paid an extortionate amount on a loan fee (£5m) if the papers are to be believed and we got lucky that all the guys we got in last minute, we freaking boss....but i'm still concerned.
 
This year will be the year that defines Roberto. Not last year. He was going to be given time whatever happens. But he's now going to be in a situation where the squad, could very much deplete, very rapidly. It'll be interesting to see how he handles potentially 3 games a week (Premier League, Europa and League Cup) in the first few months, how he utilises his squad and uses the youngsters to full affect. My other worry is that any player coming off the back of the WC may struggle with fatigue, potentially (and hopefully not) injury.
 
We will finish lower than 5th next year, I have no doubt about it. I just want Roberto to get it right in the market this summer and not put all his eggs in one basket, which I feel, worryingly, is what he's currently doing. This could be a year that proves even the most cynical Everton fans, that Roberto can do it over the long term and for the clubs sake, I hope he can prove them wrong.

I'd stand out in midfield against Luxemburg ffs.

I'd stand out in midfield against Luxemburg ffs.

are you louis in disguise?

. Morata & Tello either side of Ross....I'd start believing in god if that happened, I'd know him as Roberto though.

. Morata & Tello either side of Ross....I'd start believing in god if that happened, I'd know him as Roberto though.

There's taking pressure off a player and then there's tearing them down in public. The fact is, along with Ox, he was always wanting to be positive in his play and move us forward, always making himself available for a pass. Always looking to be involved in the play will make him susceptible to making mistakes, it comes with the territory, but he never hides after making a mistake, he always looks to get right back on the ball. Ross got a wonderful assist and played very well, but all Hodgson wants to do is tear him down for the world to see (despite him having a 91% pass completion rate, he must try harder next time obviously!). Meanwhile tweedle dee and tweedle dumb at the heart of our defence play like shithouses and not a bad word is said about them. In fact, one of the useless pricks is praised for his performance! How does any of that benefit Ross? How does it benefit England? It doesn't. The best thing to do would have been to speak to him in private about the negative aspects of his game last night.

This thread....fucking hell