NyarkosLeftToe Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I'd be happy with him back, he didn't wanna leave in the first place, would be relatively cheap, he's still pretty young, better option than Osman and he's a blue. Most importantly the lads a good player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBlood81 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I'd definitly have him back. Obviously injuries are a worry with him but for a nominal fee it could be an excellent move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty747 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I think that's the issue - price. If he came cheap I would be ok with it but his injury record really isn't great. Lowensda 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I'd have him on a free and nothing more. I don't want to spend a single penny on him when we won't have much to spend and he'll spend more time getting felt up by our physio than on the pitch. GoodisonRoad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I'd have him on a free and nothing more. I don't want to spend a single penny on him when we won't have much to spend and he'll spend more time getting felt up by our physio than on the pitch. Agree with this however I would take him for under £3M. I never really rated him when he was here to be honest but some members on here think he had great potential think Haf is a big fan. I just dont see it personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBlue Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Personally his injury record for me means he would get a pay as you play deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Agree with this however I would take him for under £3M. I never really rated him when he was here to be honest but some members on here think he had great potential think Haf is a big fan. I just dont see it personally. His first season he showed tremendous ability, composed on the ball, the ability to take the ball with either foot - lookied like a class act. Something went wrong with his confidence, not sure if moyes playing him out of position etc had anything to do with it. If he can get his fitness sorted then he could be a great signing, given a run of games he could realise that potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Think back to when we rated him 20+. This would be type of player I want back and I see no reason why being at city has not progressed him. We touted him as being an England regular at one point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Espn is saying that have sources that say he's getting signed by us in summer as well. Good move, now we need to sign Barry and our central mids will be looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Espn is saying that have sources that say he's getting signed by us in summer as well. Good move, now we need to sign Barry and our central mids will be looking good. link? I refuse to get excited about any signings until I see the pic on the OS, 48 hours after everyone else has confirmed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 link? I refuse to get excited about any signings until I see the pic on the OS, 48 hours after everyone else has confirmed it. Why would you be excited about this even if it's true? It's hardly a signing to get your blood pumping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 link? I refuse to get excited about any signings until I see the pic on the OS, 48 hours after everyone else has confirmed it. http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1745758/everton-plan-bid-re-sign-manchester-city-midfielder-jack-rodwell?cc=5901 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 (edited) Why would you be excited about this even if it's true? It's hardly a signing to get your blood pumping. Already explained when this popped up in Jan a page or so ago, but I would be excited to see him back, price dependent. As for blood-pumping signings, since when do we do that?! http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1745758/everton-plan-bid-re-sign-manchester-city-midfielder-jack-rodwell?cc=5901 Cheers, am at work and was inbetween meetings, didnt have a chance to search Edited March 11, 2014 by Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 250 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 (edited) Average + player for his age, that's why City bought him, they were hoping he had more potential, that and they thought United were favorites to get him, in short they took a chance on him. Obviously he's not as good as some thought, but maybe he just needs the right club and manager.Don't pay too much for him and hope he comes back with a hell of a lot to prove, it just be a masterstroke. I'd give City £8million for him and Lescott, there should still be a couple of seasons left in Lescott. They would hae to expect to recive Everton type pay cheques..........probably cause a bit of this Edited March 11, 2014 by Blue 250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 (edited) Cheers, am at work and was inbetween meetings, didnt have a chance to search No problem. I am excited about this too because he's a blue and we need good CM cover. I don't think he will start but would be great for depth and I think RM can get his confidence back. Edited March 11, 2014 by markjazzbassist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Already explained when this popped up in Jan a page or so ago, but I would be excited to see him back, price dependent. As for blood-pumping signings, since when do we do that?! Cheers, am at work and was inbetween meetings, didnt have a chance to search Why excited though? He's not an exciting player in any way. Pleased I can understand but excited? Even if I wanted him back I wouldn't be excited about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 If you could get 40 games a season out of him I think he would grow into a hell of a player. Too many managers have rated him when he was fit. Moyes, Manchini, Hodgson, all brought him in whenever he was fit. Just them hamstrings of his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 paula abdul song springs to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NyarkosLeftToe Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Opposites Attract? Choon that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus jones Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I like the lad, he is composed with the ball, good energy, but seems to let the game pass him by sometimes instead of grabbing the game by the scruff of the neck. Sometimes during a game all that's needed is a thunderous challenge or surge forward with the ball to focus the mind and dominate your area. I feel he is just coasting along at the moment? :dont know: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Choooooooooooonnnn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I like the lad, he is composed with the ball, good energy, but seems to let the game pass him by sometimes instead of grabbing the game by the scruff of the neck. Sometimes during a game all that's needed is a thunderous challenge or surge forward with the ball to focus the mind and dominate your area. I feel he is just coasting along at the moment? :dont know: He's the English Joe Allen. After that surging run and finish against United I thought he would go on to be that dominating, athletic midfielder, but he never progressed. He played like a coward for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Wants to be a bench player. Never looks bothered whether win or lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Could be a good move. It Traore goes back to Monaco and Kone gets fit we are going to need someone to give Alcaraz and Gibson competition for that spot on the physio's table Hahaha brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 He's the English Joe Allen. After that surging run and finish against United I thought he would go on to be that dominating, athletic midfielder, but he never progressed. He played like a coward for the most part. he's been repeatedly injured, I find that exceptionally harsh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Hence why we shouldn't even consider re-signing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 he's been repeatedly injured, I find that exceptionally harsh I'm talking even before the injuries. Occasionally he'd look like a player but mostly he was just a coward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 How do you mean Mark? Like bottling out if tackles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 How do you mean Mark? Like bottling out if tackles? No, just coasting through games and not really doing anything at all through fear of making a mistake. Some would say that could be down to Moyes installing that fear in him, and maybe that did play a role, but I feel it's more just the way he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/everton/id/2168?cc=5901 Interesting the 65% sideways pass rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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