Matt Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 Ill bite: Are we caught in a landslide? nope, just escaped from reality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaiah Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) Incredible gesture from the club. I do understand a lot of people moaning about giving him effectively his third chance at a pro career but its the gesture as a whole that makes me proud to support this club. How many clubs wash their hands clean once a player leaves the club. Whilst as a club we exist to make money and (hopefully) win trophies, it shows that we sill have a soul when so many clubs can easily be accused of being (and are) soulless. And at the end of the day he is on effectively a nothing contract. I still don't get it to be honest. Why not then just offer contracts to every kid who ever comes through our Academy, rather than turn them loose if they're not good enough to find other clubs or even careers? Nothing Baxter has done in his career (and he's no longer young) has suggested he's good enough to be anywhere near Everton's team, so what is this 'gesture' about? How many young players get let go by Everton every year and are now struggling to make a living somewhere? Should we extend charity to them too? If I were one of them I'd be pretty confused by this Baxter offer, and even a little resentful. Tony Hibbert gave his entire career to the club, wasn't he unceremoniously booted out in the summer? There are many things which make me feel proud to support Everton, and make me think of the club as a 'proper' people's club, but this isn't one of them. You can be an honest, ethical club with a soul and still not stoop to ridiculous acts of sentiment. Just my opinion. Edited January 28, 2017 by Isaiah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 I applaud Everton for this, guy has drugs problems, has reached out to Everton in the community and we have helped him. He is an ex youth star and if we can help him get his life back on track, and he acts as a warning to younger players then all good. Helps with our reputation and also Everton in the community as they do spot of work with addicts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 nope, just escaped from reality Oh come on Matt, open your eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 Isiah, we do look after players who we've let go and players who have left. The former Everton players foundation does some great work but it's not one they put a lot of PR into, if any PR at all to be honest. This is a bit out of the ordinary though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 One of the differences with Baxter is that he is good enough to make himself a career in the lower leagues. We aren't promising him anything, he may not even play for the U23s but we are helping him train and get over his problems and get his head back in the game. As people have said, he does work with EITC and it could be a good thing for the other lads to see what can go wrong and it will keep them grounded. Unsy is the one who seems to have made the decision and I would definitely trust him to do what's best for the club. If he thought Baxter was going take the piss or ruin the togetherness of the group then he wouldn't have offered to do what we are doing. MikeO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 I'm not sure why he needs to be given a contract, and therefore paid by us, for him to do anything he'll be doing while with us though. We could just as easily said he could train with our U23s and have the benefit of using world class training facilities without paying him for the privilege. If he'd only made the one mistake then I could completely understand us doing this, but he's had a few chances and wasted them all by making the same mistakes again. He doesn't deserve this opportunity but I hope he doesn't fuck this one up as well. Lowensda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 I'm not sure why he needs to be given a contract, and therefore paid by us, for him to do anything he'll be doing while with us though. We could just as easily said he could train with our U23s and have the benefit of using world class training facilities without paying him for the privilege. If he'd only made the one mistake then I could completely understand us doing this, but he's had a few chances and wasted them all by making the same mistakes again. He doesn't deserve this opportunity but I hope he doesn't fuck this one up as well. I only imagine it is a contract so that he can play in the games to put himself in the shop window so to speak. Without something in place I doubt he could play. Not sure how long the contract will be for though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouse Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 we signed him to sell him to Sunderland..... think its more to show the u23s pitfalls etc, between him and Jeffers they will have them grounded, good move and Baxter will add a bit of experience to that team aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Everyone does know he isn't signing until June, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouse Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 I thought he signed till June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 I thought he signed till June No, he can't sign until June - when his drugs ban ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Im glad that the club sticks by their own but lets face it. His chances of getting regular PL football are slim to none Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Im glad that the club sticks by their own but lets face it. His chances of getting regular PL football are slim to none He's not being brought in to play for us at senior level. He's been told it's to help find himself a permanent club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 He's not being brought in to play for us at senior level. He's been told it's to help find himself a permanent club. Im good with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 (edited) He's not being brought in to play for us at senior level. He's been told it's to help find himself a permanent club. I read that hes brought in to play for the U23 and if he does well enough he will be called to the first team, that was direct from Unsy as well. EDIT: and now ive just read(from unsy again) that it isn't a first team offer. Edited February 1, 2017 by aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 I read that hes brought in to play for the U23 and if he does well enough he will be called to the first team, that was direct from Unsy as well. EDIT: and now ive just read(from unsy again) that it isn't a first team offer. Swerved a kick off there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Swerved a kick off there! haha I've genuinely read both versions, I believe the second one more tbh, get him back up and running, help find him a new team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Im glad that the club sticks by their own but lets face it. His chances of getting regular PL football are slim to none Everyone said that of Niasse just two weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jose-baxter-prepares-everton-comeback-12765742 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 I was miffed we gave him the opportunity to begin with tbh but it's good to see the club doing such a thing and him putting the work in, looks a strong lad for his size as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/david-unsworth-issues-update-jose-14311632 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 Proud of the club in what we have done here. As stupid as the lad has been he could have been suicidal or anything after blowing his big chances. He's 26.... I did so many stupid things before this age- not drugs but certainly things that threatened my future. Let's hope he can turn it round and be an example to the many thousands of kids in the high pressure scenario that he was in.... inches away from having a top career but falling for the pitfalls of hangers on and bad temptations Btay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Signed a 1 year deal with Oldham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Just now, Romey 1878 said: Signed a 1 year deal with Oldham. Good for him -- hopefully he makes better decisions this time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 1 hour ago, tonkaroost said: Good for him -- hopefully he makes better decisions this time around. I’m in the minority but I’m more than pleased he’s no longer associated with us. aaron and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jose-baxter-reveals-how-much-15198754 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jose-baxter-reveals-how-much-15198754 Sounds like he might have his head on straight now. We're fortunate to love a club that loves it's community and players back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11730/11523492/jose-baxter-opens-up-on-drugs-ban-everton-comeback-and-rebooting-career-at-oldham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 He's announced his retirement today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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