Louis Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I think that people seem to be forgetting that he is only 17 (not anyone on here) and this is will be his first full season. There is an adage that if you're good enough you're old enough and that certainly applies in Rodwell's case. His composure on the ball is excellent and some aspects of his game put his elders to shame. I can't help but feel that he is underrated and not receiving the recognition that he deserves - the last few players to break through at 16 have gone on to be regular fixtures for the first team (Rooney, Vaughan, Anichebe) . He's been played as a midfielder and on the right wing (out of position, surely?) when not long ago he was described as a future defender for England and comparisons were being made to Rio Ferdinand at the same age. I think he will be the Everton captain in a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 He definitely looks set to be a star for us. I can't see him getting many starts for us this season but in the future he'll probably be one of the first names on the teamsheet. He looks like he'll be able to fill Carsley's boots eventually too. He was very good against Arsenal by the sounds of things, very composed etc. I hope we can keep hold of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiemaher85 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I have high hopes for Rodwell. His composure really does belie his age at times. Of course he makes the odd silly mistake, but at his stage of his career its more than understandable. Plus the mistake senior players around him are making it makes him look like a seasoned pro! As long as he keeps his grounding I think he could be a very good player. I hope he stays and I hope he keeps improving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 quality player imo, will go on to be a top class player. Here is to hoping he stays with us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everton_Worshiper Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 As I said elsewhere: Rodwell, as I have said before, is going to be our gem this season. He is so composed for a player of his age you can just tell is on his way to becoming a massive player, I just hope he continues to stay loyal to Everton and not get tempted away. IMO a better player than Fellaini even at such a young age. One thing you notice is he is getting a lot of exposure on Everton TV, shows Everton hold him in high regard. Personally I think we will see him in more and more games this season. I think Castillo will become a bench player, which is actually strange as Castillo looked quite good, but I think Rodwell is more favourable. Would iterate what Louis has already said: There is an adage that if you're good enough you're old enough and that certainly applies in Rodwell's case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 got to agree, think he'll be around for a while, but i think he'll end up at the back when he matures further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 He definitely looks set to be a star for us. I can't see him getting many starts for us this season but in the future he'll probably be one of the first names on the teamsheet. He looks like he'll be able to fill Carsley's boots eventually too. He was very good against Arsenal by the sounds of things, very composed etc. I hope we can keep hold of him. The big factor is if we can keep hold of him. I have high hopes for Rodwell. His composure really does belie his age at times. Of course he makes the odd silly mistake, but at his stage of his career its more than understandable. Plus the mistake senior players around him are making it makes him look like a seasoned pro! As long as he keeps his grounding I think he could be a very good player. I hope he stays and I hope he keeps improving. He's going to be our next star player, he's started to play well in Carsley's position and when he gets older will be a great centre back. For me Rodwell is our next big talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluenose Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 hes certainly impressed me so far (wierd to think hes younger than me). i hope he stays with us because we can offer him a chance to be a regular. he seems level headed for his age which is good and people have told me hes sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonKey Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 A lad who I taught down here, plays for Leicester and England u19, reckons he'll be one to watch definitely. His main reason for thinking that though is the fact that he is getting into first ahead of Gosling, who apparently is awesome. Lad I was talking to really seemed surprised that Gosling wasn't getting near our first team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted October 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Using that logic, doesn't the Leicester lad (Parkes?) think he should be able to break into the Everton squad then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonKey Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Not Parkes. Did say he was a bit surprised that Gosling hadn't broken into it. Think he's played a few more games with Gosling than Rodwell, as Rodwell is playing an age group up, so that probably explains why he's more surprised about Gosling than Rodwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everton_Worshiper Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Wanted to bring up this old thread we had back in October last year. When Rodwell came on under all the pressure of a derby in the FA cup, his compsure on the ball put everyone to shame. He really does not seem like a 17 year old! Passing was good, simple and pretty much always got to where it was intended. I hope he gets more game time as a defensive midfielder this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 He impressed me massively last night. We've got a special talent on our hands, I just hope we can keep hold of him and give him the platform he needs to thrive. I don't think it's going over the top to suggest that if everything goes according to plan that he'll go on to be a regular for England. The boy oozes class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsmith69 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 I have also been singing his praises to anybody who will listen to me. Rodwell when he came on showed a composure that belies his age. He has two very good feet, is tall and athletic. I think he may be able to progress into a Viera type player. It is a bit early to make that judgement but he is special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everton_Worshiper Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Dare we make player stature comparisons to a certain Mr Rooney? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Dare we make player stature comparisons to a certain Mr Rooney? Shhhhhhhhh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonKey Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Outstanding prospect. Looks so comfortable on the ball. I really can't believe he's only 17. Looks like a ManBeast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 i was well impressed, great athlete for his age, so composed. im still sure he'll end up back to his defensive roots, like a blue rio ferdinand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/...ck-Rodwell.html Nice article here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/...ck-Rodwell.html Nice article here. From Henry Winter no less . Nice that a knowledgable neutral noticed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/...ck-Rodwell.html Jack Rodwell, a Birkdale-born credit to Everton's coaching system, could be the most exciting talent to emerge from Goodison Park since Wayne Rooney. Weighting any teenager down with great expectations is dangerous but the boy can play. He can head, tackle and pass. He's tall, athletic and composed. Most importantly, Rodwell is surrounded by good people at Everton, sensible football men like Moyes and Alan Stubbs, who will assist his development. A centre-half in the reserves, Rodwell sat in front of Everton's back-four against Liverpool, broke up play and sprayed neat passes around. Nothing fancy, just keeping the ball rolling. The way the England Under-18 captain stood up to Javier Mascherano was particularly impressive. Here was a display that spoke of a player who knows he belongs at this elevated level. His team-mates clearly trust the 17-year-old's technique and temperament: Phil Jagielka, even Mikel Arteta, happily laid the ball off to Rodwell, encouraging him to build attacks. No wonder so many leading clubs are watching Rodwell's progress with increasingly covetous eyes. But he should stay at Goodison. Under Moyes, a manager who gives youth a chance, Rodwell can turn his rich potential into top-class reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I'm not telling him . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I'm not telling him . Hehe :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everton_Worshiper Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Nice article for Rodwell there. Chelsea were rumoured to be after him last season so glad he has stuck around. I think he knows he will get into the team here. I hope he plays on Saturday, I would bench Osman and stick Rodwell in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I'm not telling him . I've done that a lot recently! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Giving me a lot of work Louis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Do you ever look around before posting oh mighty leader? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 5 Year Contract for "The Rod" http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everto...92534-22936037/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beard Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I have to agree with most posters. At the start of the season the kid looked like a fish out of water but that was no shame as nearly all the team did. However he has learned quickly and it is refreshing to see a 17 year old actually wanting the ball, coming deep to start attacks, bags of confidence and no little skill, true that silly mistakes are made but they will be ironed out as experience grows. All in all a great prospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Excellent news, lots of people saying we needed him tied to new deal and it's done. Could be an extremely special player... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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