Shukes

I'm worried too. The only thing I am hopeful about is that since Walsh signed, we have made a move and it seems to he a good one. I'm hoping that he isn't working on hos next one...which I agree totally needs to be a No1 keeper.

Can't wait till the day this is all over. He can score goals but that's about it. If we cam replacement with a player that improves the team for that money then that should be our goal. I would rather have a player that contributes to the team getting three points and we do is top six than a player that scores a goal every two games and we finish 11th.

I think this is going to be oneof those signings that people don't really get excited about until they see him play. A defensive high pressing midfielder,...this is exactly what we need. I have a good feeling about this one.

For the sequel too haha.

My panick stems from the friendlys. People were saying were playing a high pressure game etc and I honestly couldn't see the difference from when Martinez was in charge. It's very early and his style might take time. But I didn't exactly see players playing for thier positions. Gerry was good in spells again St very poor opposition. Mirralas was...well other than a freekick he was Mirralas. Ross was again uninspiring. One good goal, one softly bit trickier and not much else to offer. Defence......Everton. Results......Everton. Feeling......Everton.

Has he had it though? They said the same last week and I can't see it on SSN or the official site.

Don't they have the fans pretty far from the pitch though?

Would hate a stadium with a running track.

I have never known him to be so highly regarded as he is now. If this isn't his prime then he must have been one of the best kept secrets.

This is a signing that excites me at last. Real steel and leadership. Big strong and experienced defender. 10m is cheap for him.

Again same as last match, not very direct other than gerry ...who is always direct. Outplayed and outfought. I know it's only pre season and it's....all about fitness....but it's not looking good is it. Very poor. Mirralas Gibson Lennon Look squad fillers at best.

Thank you, you made me smile

Was just thinking the same thing. Refreshing to see a keeper be more of a commander than a basic shot stopper.

Shit me...that's a stunning free kick Gerry.

I think that's more because of rest periods etc and not playing many senior players. Will be interesting to see the starting eleven in the next match which will be our best opponents yet.

Good effort Stones and great play Gerry. Makes things happen that lad.

Coleman with the schoolboy error....never call for someone else.

Gibson won't start before Barry or McCarthy.

Best of luck. Didn't work out for you here and I hope you get chance to show what you can do.

Great decision. One of our best players and a rolemodel to the younger lads. Some desicions are based on the team and not the individual.

Just spoken to his agent Mountinho, he says it will be completed in 48 hours.

Wouldn't mind Varane or Glik, not sure about Veltman, haven't seen anything of him. To he honest I don't know too much about European football anymore

Ye but Mustafi is not even half the player. Very average player, we only rate him because he once played for us. Might be OK as a squad filler

Why hasn't he been quoted then? Or is he just a media genius?

Honestly didn't see much difference from last season. Lots if backwards passing again and several times we got our defence into trouble from being in an attacking position. Second half was a bore fest. Maybe Ronnie is just looking to see what we have...still, early days.