StevO Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 By all accounts he tourmented the full backs for 90 mins. First up, he actually lasted 90 mins, and from the pictures we've seen hes lost the pounds. I was told by my uncle, he knows alot of the staff from Bellefield, from the interview where he was talking about his drink problem, he's barely missed a day, training on his own if he had to, working with the injured lads, doing all he can to get fit. ive gained a little respect back for him now, if hes tryin as hard as ive heard then im looking forward to seein him pay us back this season. just thought id share that with you guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 If its true then well done to him for putting in the effort where alot of footballers wouldnt. It will be like having a new signing if he does the business for us next season. COYB!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 yea well done hope he will be a great player for us next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny the Blue Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 Hope yesturday was sign of things to come from the lad. If he has a decent season then i thing we'll have a decent season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted July 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 anybody who went, could you give us an insight to how he played? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcssl Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 all credit to him...nice to see somebody sticking to their comments and intentions, and pulling their finger out! I am a supporter of VDM and I can not wait to see how his progresses this coming season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callaway Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 i also think it will be like having a new player we all know what hes capable of whilst playing for inter and i think he will prove all the doubters wrong next season and he never stopped running on saturday he gave 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted July 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 did he look fit? last year it was plain to see he had alot of talent, but he had a few pounds holding him back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 VDM should give Beattie a few tips on how to lose the pounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Encouraging report, what we like to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Now, that is the kind of stuff about an Everton player I like to hear. ATB Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Now, that is the kind of stuff about an Everton player I like to hear. ATB Mac 39308[/snapback] hope he hits the kind of form he showed at ajax mindblowing i kid you not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 As a few people have said if he can stay fit and does play as well as reports are saying last game then it will be like a new signing. Would like to see VDm get some cross in this season for Beattie and AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 If VDM does get manage to stay injury free in the main, and we have a bit of luck injury wise. Our biggest down fall last season was really poor start, and general lack of goals. A fit VDM on the left, Arteta on the right, and Cahill supproting AJ and Beattie thorugh the middle. That looks like a attacking formation that will get us a few goals. With McFadden and the youngsters on the bench. As some have said VDM if fit will very much be like a new signing, and he does have the talent to potentially be a very good one. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everton_Worshiper Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 OK I saw the game...VDM was OK, promising but lets not get ahead of ourselves. a. We were only playing port vale, the weather was hot and nobody was really pushing themselves. I was more worried about Beattie! He looked unfit and for lack of a better phrase looked as though he couldn't be arsed. OK pre season friendly but I think we should stick with Anchiebe and Johnson up front for the preston game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted July 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 i think we can look forward to seeing a bit more from Anichebe aswell. seems to be impressing the back room staff at the moment. still staying optimistic for this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted July 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 OK I saw the game...VDM was OK, promising but lets not get ahead of ourselves. a. We were only playing port vale, the weather was hot and nobody was really pushing themselves.I was more worried about Beattie! He looked unfit and for lack of a better phrase looked as though he couldn't be arsed. OK pre season friendly but I think we should stick with Anchiebe and Johnson up front for the preston game. 39340[/snapback] the point about VDM im trying to make is that hes working hard to get himself fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 If he does play to his potential and stays injury free he will be like a new signing fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 the point about VDM im trying to make is that hes working hard to get himself fit 39342[/snapback] can only be a good thing for us stevo, but i see were your coming from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Im going on preston on wed so ill let everyone no how he plays, looking good for him though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Im going on preston on wed so ill let everyone no how he plays, looking good for him though 39538[/snapback] sounds like a good plan ot action might try to get their myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 I've had a little bit of a reversal on this boy, form is temporary - class is permanent. ATB Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 I've had a little bit of a reversal on this boy, form is temporary - class is permanent. ATB Mac 39545[/snapback] very true mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouse Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 we all hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 we all hope 39589[/snapback] have a good feeling vdm will have a good season you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Agree ola looking forward to seeing him at his best ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluehuddo Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 there's a report on sky sport that Torino want him http://home.skysports.com/list.asp?hlid=40...+der+Meyde+coup seems to me that sky always has cr@p on there site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 The Echo are saying VDM has a groin strain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 The Echo are saying VDM has a groin strain 39917[/snapback] carnt find anything on efc web site about this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/0400eve...-name_page.html Says he was not risked for the game as its the same place as had a problem before. Here we go again maybe??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/blues-wait-on-van.html fuck sake <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldfishMemory Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 He felt a twinge and they didnt want to risk him getting injured again its not serious FFS people yobo's ankle is proberbly in a worse state after that challenge lat night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Yeah but Yobo plays more then 10 times a season goldy, every time you hear VDM pickin up a little injury hes out months <_< Lets hope it is just minor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 What challange on his ankle???? IF he sitting out maybe will have time to sign the contract Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldfishMemory Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 What challange on his ankle???? IF he sitting out maybe will have time to sign the contract 40170[/snapback] Wier got skinned early on and just looked at Yobo as if to say HELP so joey ran the width of the pitch and made a last ditch callenge hurting his ankle in the process. It highlighted to me last night that Wier's lack of pace is getting worse and players have to stretch to help him out which could lead to injurys, goals or gaping holes in the middle of defence if he plays much this season. Been speaking to a bloke who manages a kids team in Kirkby today too and Hughes our young center half has a younger brother who plays for him. Apparently Moyes will not play any of the kids unless the pressure to put them in gets massive, i guess we had all worked that out but we have some talented youngsters coming through so it begs the question why is he being allowed to let them rot or move on? Surely someone at the club needs to have a word with our Davey before the season starts he did his usual trick last night too with the subs. Kit off and warmed up and he left them standing on the line for 5mins or more, surely he realises in that time a players muscles are cooling back down???? Wake up David these are things we all see so why dont you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowlo-efc Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Firstly, If Lescott is fit and Yobo - they will be the centre of defence with the occassional inclusion of either stubbs or weir (both are too old, but stubbs can do a better job). Secondly VDM - this is pre-season. If someone has so much as a twisted sock Moyes aint gonna risk them after what happened with Kroldrup last year. (assuming that he WAS injured). I don't reckon that VDM has anything serious - I will be gutted if he has. Who remembers Paul McGrath - his knees where so bad that he only trained every other day to keep fit - but he was a good player. Perhaps VDM will have to have a similar routine. training to keep fit only, playing practice games only once or twice a week to keep sharp. What Irvine says is true - he does strike a ball hard - his crosses are whipped in at great pace rather than floated in like artetas - and the premiership/Everton needs the pace on the ball. Beattie needs crosses like that. VDM hits it so hard that the ball stays at a jumpable height and doesn't start high so that the striker has to wait for it to come down, giving the defender a chance. Fast balls, at constant height means that the striker can attack the ball and force it towards goal with pace...not many goalies can handle it!!! I hope it is just a bit of a scare and that nothing has come of it...but...normally when it gets onto the official website early on, its preparing us for the shock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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