Romey 1878 Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Didn't Caulker sign a new contract this summer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Now before you all knock this back...i challenge you! look back through a few highlights and see for yourself. Even type into youtube to look for Heitinga blocks. Now i dont need to show you highlights of jags doing it as, he has made a career of it. Thats because Heitinga is already in the proper position and doesnt need to go diving about anywhere. If you watch through the highlights, Heitinga is normally already on top of his man when they go for the shot, getting the block in without the dramatics. He is up there with the best defenders I have seen at the club. Jagielka (when he was alongside Lescott) was also right up there. Distin is a solid CB but he has to use his pace a lot to get him out of trouble, whereas Heitinga has read the game, dealt with the danger, had a cuppa, taken a nap, had a quick chat with the toffeelady, asked BK for a raise and is back on the pitch just as Distin is sprinting like a freight train to attempt a last ditch challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 .....Heitinga has read the game, dealt with the danger, had a cuppa, taken a nap, had a quick chat with the toffeelady, asked BK for a raise and is back on the pitch just as Distin is sprinting like a freight train to attempt a last ditch challenge. Quality ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Thats because Heitinga is already in the proper position and doesnt need to go diving about anywhere. If you watch through the highlights, Heitinga is normally already on top of his man when they go for the shot, getting the block in without the dramatics. He is up there with the best defenders I have seen at the club. Jagielka (when he was alongside Lescott) was also right up there. Distin is a solid CB but he has to use his pace a lot to get him out of trouble, whereas Heitinga has read the game, dealt with the danger, had a cuppa, taken a nap, had a quick chat with the toffeelady, asked BK for a raise and is back on the pitch just as Distin is sprinting like a freight train to attempt a last ditch challenge. This has been said before i know, but i dont often see that. I look at when we concede goals and being the critic that i am ( football coack ) i sometimes may be a bit harsh. But there are too many instances when i genuenly think to myslef...where was Heitinga? or Heitinga was a yard from his man, why didnt he jump? or ...and this is the most frustrating for me........that ball was about an inch away from his head, why didnt he head it? ok he may be facing his own goal in the 6 yard box, but if you leave it and we concede then you are at fault. Sorry i just dont see him doing anything that others dont do and i see others seeing things he wont. Problem for me is, Heitinga makes the simple things look really easy and classy, but difficult things hard and sloppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamryanstover Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Didn't Caulker sign a new contract this summer? Yeah back at the beginning of July. I think Caulker has a ton of potential, but Moyes doesnt play young defenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_E Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 (edited) 9m pounds and Steven Caulker (20) for Heitinga (29) would be the deal of the century for us, which is why there's no truth to it. Edited August 29, 2012 by Steve_E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcirony Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 (edited) Exactly, AVB said he was willing to let Dawson go because they had "4 or 5 players in the same position". Why would he want Heits, especially as the Dawson move fell through? No chance, not worth fretting about. Edited August 29, 2012 by MoyesForPM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolne Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 9m pounds and Steven Caulker (20) for Heitinga (29) would be the deal of the century for us, which is why there's no truth to it. This. I guess it boils down to Barca and if they feel like they want to go after David Luiz and how much money would be involved for Johnny. A bit suspicious that Heits haven't started a game yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamryanstover Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 A bit suspicious that Heits haven't started a game yet Agreed, I didnt catch any preseason game, and I know some others on here have said he didnt look to solid, but with the way he finished last year I dont understand how Moyes can justify dropping him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troy8 Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Kaboul's out for 4 months apparently, hope this doesn't mean anything for Everton and Johnny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 After reading this, I really hope his thanks for the supporters last night wasnt a good bye. Cant imagine it was to be honest, but it seemed rather emotional for a league cup win... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_E Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 If he was already in talks with another club, surely he wouldn't have played last night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memmaclub Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 He already said he was going nowhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news//tm_headline=john-heitinga-can-still-be-vital-part-of-everton-fc-8217-s-bid-for-success-this-season-and-will-not-make-deadline-day-exit-says-david-moyes%26method=full%26objectid=31733637%26siteid=100252-name_page.html Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noble Savage Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Phew, I hope he is offered a new contract before the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 http://www.liverpool...-name_page.html great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_E Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Heitinga has said that the board has denied him a transfer to Fenerbahce and Fiorentina this summer (source in Dutch: http://www.voetbalzone.nl/doc.asp?uid=172202). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Tabasco Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Heitinga has said that the board has denied him a transfer to Fenerbahce and Fiorentina this summer (source in Dutch: http://www.voetbalzo....asp?uid=172202). Fortunately, from the article, I think he's pleased that the club have turned down offers from these clubs, demonstrating he's wanted. I think he genuinely loves it at the club and, to be fair to him, he could have pushed for a move the summer. Considering he was player of the year last season I can't figure out why he isn't starting games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2198023/John-Heitinga-hits-David-Moyes.html?openGraphAuthor=%2Fhome%2Fsearch.html%3Fs%3D%26authornamef%3DSportsmail%2BReporter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Funny that they decided to leave the bit of the quote out where Heitinga said he understood Moyes' decision to leave him out after the performances against United and Villa. But that after the WBA game he didn't expect to be out of the side for much longer. pete0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouse Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 He looked happy today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memmaclub Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 After the Southampton game he stayed on the field to applause the fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted October 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 After the Southampton game he stayed on the field to applause the fans He does it after every game. Or at least every game he finishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Can't knock him for fan appreciation. Other players should take his example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_E Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) Applauding the fans after the game is pretty much customary in Holland, Belgium, etc. You shouldn't read too much into it. Edited October 4, 2012 by Steve_E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Says he's been offered a new contract and loves it at Everton and would like to extend his stay here. pete0, Matt and tzp7zy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 http://www.toffeeweb.com/season/12-13/news/22686.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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