Guest blueboy122 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 "Everton defender Antolin Alcaraz has likened his injury-plagued first season at the club to being in prison" Does that make Distin the Purple Aki of footballers? Very good Antolin. He should be lucky Victor isn't there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Glad he recognizes that and wants to come good. I hope he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 I think he will prove to be an astute signing, when we have Stones, Jags or Distin missing - he's our get out of jail free card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 I think he will prove to be an astute signing, when we have Stones, Jags or Distin missing - he's our get out of jail free card. Marco's going to end up putting this thread on ignore as well . Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Marco's going to end up putting this thread on ignore as well . we've got some strangeways of posting on this forum, Steve_E, pete0, Matt and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nikica Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 we've got some strangeways of posting on this forum, With puns like that this thread should be locked, or you at least be barred. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Some of the posts on the Facebook page related to the article are a disgrace. Some fans truly are embarrassing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Quinn31 Posted August 7, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I get that his fitness was awful last year, given that he was only available for selection for about a dozen matches or less, but I'm seeing a lot of people speak poorly of him while I thought he was quite decent with the exception of the Liverpool match (which he was only half-fit for)... Why don't a lot of you all rate him? I think he's decent cover when fit. Sibdane, pete0, Toffee_in_LA and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I get that his fitness was awful last year, given that he was only available for selection for about a dozen matches or less, but I'm seeing a lot of people speak poorly of him while I thought he was quite decent with the exception of the Liverpool match (which he was only half-fit for)... Why don't a lot of you all rate him? I think he's decent cover when fit. Plus the own goal. I think he handled himself well for the most part and looked very good alongside Stones. Solid back up in my opinion, so long as he can stay fit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn31 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Plus the own goal. I think he handled himself well for the most part and looked very good alongside Stones. Solid back up in my opinion, so long as he can stay fit... He absolutely buried that header though! (or was that Coleman's?) Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 He absolutely buried that header though! (or was that Coleman's?) was a cracking finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn31 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 was a cracking finish! Shame that our players seem to be able to bury headers into their own net but can put anything close to target in the opponent's 18 yard box! Really though, I hope Martinez puts an emphasis on improving our play from corners. Matt and efc1111 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoward18 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) What you see is what you get. He's like Naismith, only on the back end. He's not going to stand out but he's not going to fuck everything up, either. Cheap, experienced, and content with his role. Perfectly fine #4 CB. Edited August 7, 2014 by thoward18 StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I thought he was pretty solid in every game. Our CB'S were completely exposed against Liverpool so anyone would have struggled and in the circus I thought he did better than Jags. If he can stay fit, which is a big if, he is the perfect player to come into the team and look like he has been playing week in week out. Matt and MikeO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 My only gripe with him is that you don't need an injured CB to stand in for another injured CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 My only gripe with him is that you don't need an injured CB to stand in for another injured CB This. A stand in needs to be reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 This. A stand in needs to be reliable. I understand where you're coming from, but any backup is always going to be rusty due to lack of game time. Or do you mean reliable as in available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I understand where you're coming from, but any backup is always going to be rusty due to lack of game time. Or do you mean reliable as in available? The latter. He's a great defender. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Yeh that's definitely the problem with him. I don't think he was that bad before he came to Wigan so it's either Martinez or England ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Honestly.... He seems to give the ball away five times a match. I was one who argued hisncase when he first came, but now I have realised he just isn't good enough for our level. He tries hard to pass the ball forward but it is always straight lines which are easy to intercept. That's not premier league experience. This could be due to lack of matches but I still think he should be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 The problem is, it is hard to find a player to sign and be happy sitting on the bench. Jags Distin and Stones are the first three, without doubt. Between Jags and Stones the right side is sown up for the next decade. Unless you are a left footed centre half and think you can replace Distin, there isnt much chance for a centre half at Everton. The same at right back really, Coleman has probably got the next six years at his peak, you would have to be a really special right back to replace him. So a back up is hard to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/watch-everton-fc-reporter-greg-7915294 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/watch-everton-fc-reporter-greg-7915294 I thought that was going to tell us he'd broken his leg or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 I thought that was going to tell us he'd broken his leg or something. That will be next week, there is no game this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/everton-fc-defender-antolin-alcaraz-7918299 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 That will be next week, there is no game this week He doesn't need a game, he gets injured when he wants . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gethinO Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Looks like he's gonna be out for a while. Damaged the joint in his shoulder so after the new year. We have no luck whatsoever with injuries. Chance now for Browning maybe? I'd like to see him as a CB but Distin will now probably play again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Terrible news. I want browning then. Distin for Europa, blood browning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Barry at CB? Then play Besic and McCarthy in front? Shame he is injured...again! Looks tidy when passing the ball. Another that we just see glimpses of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 If it's anyone other than Distin I'd be very surprised. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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