pete0 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) Imo i think a top winger and striker is all we need, and we need cover for LB and GK but i'd rather save what ever money there is to buy top players to improve the starting 11 and let the youngster have a chance Edited June 9, 2011 by pete0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilpyrokid951 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 striker is the one position where we absolutely NEED to bring someone in. I don't want to watch another season of us playing good football in two thirds of the pitch but just not being able to score enough goals regularly. that being said, I would like to see two quality frontmen come in as I think we need to stop over relying on cahill as he's getting up in years and I'd also like to see us play 442 more often. with 4 good frontmen in saha, becks and whatever 2 may come in, combined with cahill, that would give us a lot of attacking options and the ability to change things up in games when things aren't working. all other positions could use strengthening as it's no secret how small our squad is. if the money is there, I wouldn't mind seeing one or two wide midfielders come in as well as cover at left back. don't know why we haven't addressed the left back situation at this point. we've been incredibly lucky over the past two seasons with how consistently fit baines has been but it just takes one small injury to keep him out for a few weeks and we're fucked trying to fill that gap. goalkeeper cover needs addressing as well since turner is gone and it looks as though mucha will be leaving as well. I'm sure DM will find either some young gun or some keeper towards the end of his career that will be happy to sit on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 The boardroom.. Only 4 people on the board, one of whom turned 85 last month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_E Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Went with striker, left winger and right winger. Think we have enough good options everywhere else except for left back but I wouldn't waste any money on one as that Garbutt kid is supposed to be a big talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 The fact is we need goals. you can not win a game unless you score more than the opposition. We didn't win enough games last season. I am happy to concede more (well not exactly happy) as long as we get at least one more than them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Two strikers a centre half and two fast widemen. Neville can cover left back and Garbutt is due to break in. Get an injury at centre half and were down to two. Ba, Wellbeck on loan maybe. Djalo and Gradel at Leeds and Jennings from Tranmere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 2 wingers and 2 strikers please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouse Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 2 wingers and 2 strikers please. this and keep all our first teamers :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoroBlue Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I always liked Jose Mourinhos theory of having a squad with 2 players who could play in each position and relying on youth academy products beyond that. This is how our squad looks at the moment using that theory. Gk: Howard, Mucha RB: Neville, Hibbert RCB: Jagielka, Heitinga LCB: Distin, Yobo LB: Baines RM: Arteta, Coleman DCM: Felliani, Rodwell ACM: Cahill, Osman LM: Bilyaletdinov, Gueye ST: Saha, Beckford ST: Yakubu, Anichebe I realise that most of these players can play in several positions and we won't be playing 4-4-2 in everygame but I think it is usefull writing it down like this to show where the squad needs stengthening. From this I would say we definately need cover for Baines as other people have mentioned don't know how we would cope with an Injury to him. Also the players I have put wide midfield are not natural wide men, and looking at the squad we do not really have any natural wide midfielders. Most importantly in my opinion though is the need for a new striker. Beckford and Anichebe just aren't good enough, Yakubus face just doesnt seem to fit anymore and Saha isn't getting any younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Churinga2 Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 a left winger is the highest priority for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 a left winger is the highest priority for me Was hoping Arteta would stay on the left to be honest, leaving Ossie to boss the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 The fact is we need goals. you can not win a game unless you score more than the opposition. We didn't win enough games last season. I am happy to concede more (well not exactly happy) as long as we get at least one more than them. But you also need people to supply them Rubes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeghead1 Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 A new Owner please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 I went for both wings and a striker. I've heard rumours about n'zogbia, if we got him and klose (I wish) then I'd be more than happy, if we didn't lose any first teamers (yak and yobo fine) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 I went for both wings and a striker. I've heard rumours about n'zogbia, if we got him and klose (I wish) then I'd be more than happy, if we didn't lose any first teamers (yak and yobo fine) Klose has signed for Lazio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperlz_99 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 A West Ham executive has been quoted as saying that Ba is set to join Everton after being released by West Ham. I would be happy with signing him as he has already made a great start to his premier league career. He is big, mobile, and scores goals. On a free transfer is perfect for us and with reported wages of around 50,000 pw, he would basically be taking up the wages which we no longer pay Pienaar. Could solve our striking problem, only concern is his injury record but isn't that always the case? source : http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jun/15/demba-ba-west-ham-everton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 A West Ham executive has been quoted as saying that Ba is set to join Everton after being released by West Ham. I would be happy with signing him as he has already made a great start to his premier league career. He is big, mobile, and scores goals. On a free transfer is perfect for us and with reported wages of around 50,000 pw, he would basically be taking up the wages which we no longer pay Pienaar. Could solve our striking problem, only concern is his injury record but isn't that always the case? source : http://www.guardian....est-ham-everton Ive read somewhere else that he wants 70k.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Ive read somewhere else that he wants 70k.... Think it was used as an estimate figure to round off potential bonus'? Base wage is guessed to be between 35-52 with add-ons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Think it was used as an estimate figure to round off potential bonus'? Base wage is guessed to be between 35-52 with add-ons bit of a large margin that though! 35k, fine I suppose but 50+, no.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 bit of a large margin that though! 35k, fine I suppose but 50+, no.... I know, lots of contradicting reports Matt. I'm guessing he was on 35, and now expects 50. Thats the impression ive got! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Maybe he wants fifty after tax? They all seem to resent the inconvenience of paying it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Who was it who was all set on joining but wanted the club to pay the tax? It was in the 90s.. I'm thinking it was a Brazilian but can't remember. Maybe Romario? Batistuta was another mentioned but I don't think it was him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 (edited) Who was it who was all set on joining but wanted the club to pay the tax? It was in the 90s.. I'm thinking it was a Brazilian but can't remember. Maybe Romario? Batistuta was another mentioned but I don't think it was him. Wasnt it Nunes or something like that? Also didnt Ravanelli pull the same trick when he bought his enterage down with him when we tried to sign him from Borro? Lol maybe not Nunes then as that was in 83 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/1124082.stm Pretty sure thats why that one fell through as well though Edited June 15, 2011 by duncanmckenzieismagic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 It was Muller. Brazilian striker. I seem to remember they were actually about to hold the press conference when he realised the money he'd been offered was before tax. So he walked out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_webby Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 striker all the way we don't put enough chances away for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexKing Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 I answered to the poll that both wings and striker. Our starting 11 is strong enought atm, but our injuryrecords are horrible, and we dont actually have support from bench atm. I still think this is just going to be another frustrating summer for us Evertonians. Maybe we will get some1 from uniteds bench and thats all, prolly if they pay hes wages next season. We dont get that kind of amounts from some of tranfers out, that we could seriously be strengting our squad. Sad but true. Ill hope again that im wrong with these opinions. I would took Ba. Hes fast and hungry, do score with feets and head. He was really dangerous at Bundesliga and hes start wtih hammers were better than ok. Prolly going to score for newcastle about 12-16 in league, if keeps fit and plays 30+ games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 It was Muller. Brazilian striker. I seem to remember they were actually about to hold the press conference when he realised the money he'd been offered was before tax. So he walked out! Muller, that's the one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everton_Worshiper Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 (edited) Midfield for me - attacking mid and wingers. You can have the best striker in the world, but unless he gets the ball how is he supposed to score. Coleman is a runner, not a crosser. Bily is shite. Gueye is our best prospect on the wing but lacking game time. In dreamland, someone like Nasri would be immense but never going to happen. Unless Kanchelskis fancies coming out of retirement, I used to wet myself every time he got the ball out on the wing. Edited June 22, 2011 by Everton_Worshiper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noddy Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Right full back, left winger and striker are the priority positions. Beyond that, the youth players need to be blended into the squad. Gueye, Barkley etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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