Bailey Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 The more I think about it, the more I think we should really be actively be pursuing one of Pienaar or Kranjar but to play in the centre of midfield and not out wide. Moyes clearly doesnt want to play Barkley for some reason and we need someone who will use the ball intelligently to play alongside Fellaini. I like Rodwell a lot but he is a box to box player and although effective, someone who will look for openings whilst still keeping a high work rate would be better to play there. Plus when Felli & Pienaar played alongised each other against CIty we probably played as well as we ever have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 (edited) We need him on the left. Theres only one place where we will get the most out of Peanuts, and thats infront of Baines. Osman should however be played in the middle next to Felli. With Drenthe on the right. If we dont get Pienaar, id stick with Ani/Magaye, Osman, Felli, Drenthe. With Vellios and Donovan up top. (or Donovan slightly behind Vellios) Other options would be: .........Anichebe.....Vellios........... Drenthe..Osman..Felli..Donovan Or: .........Vellios......Donovan.......... Pienaar..Osman..Felli..Drenthe Edited January 9, 2012 by Peter H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 The more I think about it, the more I think we should really be actively be pursuing one of Pienaar or Kranjar but to play in the centre of midfield and not out wide. Moyes clearly doesnt want to play Barkley for some reason and we need someone who will use the ball intelligently to play alongside Fellaini. I like Rodwell a lot but he is a box to box player and although effective, someone who will look for openings whilst still keeping a high work rate would be better to play there. Plus when Felli & Pienaar played alongised each other against CIty we probably played as well as we ever have done. hes on the injury list with a knee problem apparently. Id imagine its just his joints frozen at 90 degrees from sitting on the bench for so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodisonRoad Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 hes on the injury list with a knee problem apparently. Id imagine its just his joints frozen at 90 degrees from sitting on the bench for so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeghead1 Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 hes on the injury list with a knee problem apparently. Id imagine its just his joints frozen at 90 degrees from sitting on the bench for so long. That brightened my day up thanks Matt hahaha.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 hes on the injury list with a knee problem apparently. Id imagine its just his joints frozen at 90 degrees from sitting on the bench for so long. Haha quality... We need him on the left. Theres only one place where we will get the most out of Peanuts, and thats infront of Baines. Osman should however be played in the middle next to Felli. With Drenthe on the right. If we dont get Pienaar, id stick with Ani/Magaye, Osman, Felli, Drenthe. With Vellios and Donovan up top. (or Donovan slightly behind Vellios) Other options would be: .........Anichebe.....Vellios........... Drenthe..Osman..Felli..Donovan Or: .........Vellios......Donovan.......... Pienaar..Osman..Felli..Drenthe I wouldnt disagree, and tbh I was mainly thinking about Kranjar when I wrote the post but included Pienaar because we know he can do that job. My thoughts are that we do have wingers already, and we need someone in the centre of midfield to use the ball better, a bit like a (very) poor mans Modric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 250 Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 If Pienaar IS FIT, and he WANTED to come back, I'd take him in a heartbeat.Sure £5million is too much, but he was our best player when he left and his partnership with Baines always caused opponents problems.We can't create much at the moment, in fact we are toothless.If he returned and played the rest of the season I'd go as far as saying we could look at a possible top 8/9. I know top 8/9 doesn't exactly get the pulse racing, but without someone like him (if fit) mid-table looks wonderfull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 I'd take Kranjar over Peanuts, but I'd like to have both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouse Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 I'd take Kranjar over Peanuts, but I'd like to have both. Agree with this, how much would the pair cost say 7 mill? if only we had money hey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesSmurfy Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Agree with this, how much would the pair cost say 7 mill? if only we had money hey. id love hem both here but according to this hes going to stay and fight for his place ... http://www.london24.com/sport/tottenham/tottenham_playmaker_commits_his_future_to_the_club_1_1171793 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Lot's of players wanting moves because they are concerned about their Euro places. Not really a good reason to sign somebody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Pienaar might be happy to sit on the bench, not being European and pretty much guaranteed a place in the SA team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Lot's of players wanting moves because they are concerned about their Euro places. Not really a good reason to sign somebody. Didn't even think of that being a potential factor, makes sense and probably opens up the european nationalists alot more, especially those who might be at bigger clubs, whom at the moment aren't getting a look in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 STEVEN PIENAAR insists he has no regrets about quitting Everton because he was going stale. The South African has been plagued by injury at Tottenham since he quit Goodison in a £3m move last January, but he could start against his old club at White Hart Lane tonight. Pienaar, 29, was linked with a loan back to David Moyes’ side but is determined to make his mark at Spurs. He said: “Everton will always have a special place in my heart. At Everton we had a great manager but the squad was a bit smaller and sometimes you get to a point where you don’t push yourself any more. “For me, I just needed to move on and challenge myself. It’s always good because you can push yourself. You have to make sure you reach your limit. “I would love to play against Everton because it’s always a special feeling to play against your old club. “David Moyes gave me an opportunity to show myself in England and I’ll always be grateful to the club and the supporters.” Sums up the rest of the squad as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 I respect what he's saying there. No competition, became hard to push himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesSmurfy Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 STEVEN PIENAAR insists he has no regrets about quitting Everton because he was going stale. The South African has been plagued by injury at Tottenham since he quit Goodison in a £3m move last January, but he could start against his old club at White Hart Lane tonight. Pienaar, 29, was linked with a loan back to David Moyes’ side but is determined to make his mark at Spurs. He said: “Everton will always have a special place in my heart. At Everton we had a great manager but the squad was a bit smaller and sometimes you get to a point where you don’t push yourself any more. “For me, I just needed to move on and challenge myself. It’s always good because you can push yourself. You have to make sure you reach your limit. “I would love to play against Everton because it’s always a special feeling to play against your old club. “David Moyes gave me an opportunity to show myself in England and I’ll always be grateful to the club and the supporters.” Sums up the rest of the squad as well! i reckon thats how quite a few players at everton feel now, they know that they will be in the starting 11 (louis saha!) and just under preform because they know that they will be getting picked each game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesSmurfy Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 QPR had a big rejected today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Be good move for him (imo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Be good move for him (imo) Yep. He said he wanted to leave us so he could achieve things; he'll achieve instant promotion once he gets relegated with them this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Yep. He said he wanted to leave us so he could achieve things; he'll achieve instant promotion once he gets relegated with them this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Yep. He said he wanted to leave us so he could achieve things; he'll achieve instant promotion once he gets relegated with them this season. Quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodisonRoad Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2087846/Everton-defender-John-Heitinga-plays-return-Steven-Pienaar.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/310120/Steven-Pienaar-s-appeal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 If the fee was low I'd take him back permanently but I don't believe Levy who is one shrewd bugger will let him go on the cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 I'd rather keep Drenthe who's younger and within are price range and wage structure. Plus Gueye is pushing for more game time so we dont need to waste money on a 30 y.o. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 I'd rather keep Drenthe who's younger and within are price range and wage structure. Plus Gueye is pushing for more game time so we dont need to waste money on a 30 y.o. why not take both? Im starting to think we should take him back, if for no other reason that he improves Baines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 why not take both? Im starting to think we should take him back, if for no other reason that he improves Baines. Doesn't do enough to justify the wages or a transfer fee. He's on the decline and was never really that good anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 Pienaar has to do a bit more for me before we consider taking him back permantly, im not sure it's going to be worth it in the long run, if e can get him for around £2-2.5m then fine, anymore i don't see it as a worthwhile transfer. Yes he does improve Baines, but Baines is having a poor season regardless of Pienaar imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 Doesn't do enough to justify the wages or a transfer fee. He's on the decline and was never really that good anyway. to turn Baines back into the best LB going? well worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 to turn Baines back into the best LB going? well worth it Pienaar weren't a vital role in the partnership, I remember Osman filling in and doing better than him last season, it relies soley on Baines. I'd rather Baines adapt, he's been found out all we do is play it to the left. No Pienaar, and hopefully Moyes will adapt to a new style of play, rather than force the same old that every opposition nows how to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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