Ian Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 I've been thinking recently about what an option we've got for a striker in the shape of Victor Anichebe. His goal at the end of last season was a quality goal and another two the other day, it looks promising. I think he will feature more and hopefully he can get into the team, I like seeing young players coming through the academy and plus we would have saved shelling out 5mil plus for another striker . Everybody is talking about BT and AJ but I think Anichebe could make an impact this season, big, strong and committed...our new Dunc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldfishMemory Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 His seccond goal against Bury was class, he was given acres of space by the defence but he controlled on his chest and volleyed it past the keeper from just inside the area. I think we may possibly have unearthed a gem too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Seems to be developing well & is always pleasing to watch a player emerge from withint he ranks. One to watch, but give ample time to develop. His attitude sounds great too by all accounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWooney Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 as i've said before i think, I'd like to see him coming off the bench fairly frequently this season and I don't think it will take long to displace mcfadden from the 3rd striker spot. hopefully the more he develops the more a place he can get. while he'll probably not Take the first team spot if he can develop and prove himself throughout the season he could well get into a position where he can earn a spot whenever one of the first 2 is injured or not fully fit (god forbid suspended!). And even as a bit of rotation if one drops form a little. Hopefully Vaughan can come back to, I feel sorry for the lad, having broken the age records he gets an injury that’s set him back a year so far and he’s still not fit. I just hope he does get fit and gets another chance as it’s such a shame to see a talent go to waste at such a young age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 They (Everton) are expecting things from him this season saying that he is nearly ready for the step up to be in the senior squad all the time. Think the only way he will get on bench to begin with is if McFadden is starting on the wing other wise think he will be first choice back up for BT and AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 what nationality is anichebie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickboy Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Nigerian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomness Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 but he's lived his whole life in north liverpool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
java2001e Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 but he's lived his whole life in north liverpool. 39864[/snapback] weve got a few good 'uns coming thru from the academy. i hope we see more of vaughn this year, he's had a tough time of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboyquim Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Nigerian 39859[/snapback] but he's lived his whole life in north liverpool. 39864[/snapback] I dont understand - how did he get in the country - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 weve got a few good 'uns coming thru from the academy. i hope we see more of vaughn this year, he's had a tough time of it. 39873[/snapback] hes doing well after the injury he sufferd last season, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 I dont understand - how did he get in the country - 39958[/snapback] probably by plane i would imagine seriously though, just think his family emigrated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 probably by plane i would imagine seriously though, just think his family emigrated 39974[/snapback] he looks a half decent player this lad, time will tell, but what ive seen of this lad it looks promising though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 I read an article last week that said he was French, journalists of today hey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_webby Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 well we have seen a few before him(jeffers etc...) but from what I've seen of him he does looks more than decent and I hope he becomes a great player but I think the best thing to do is take the pressure off him by saying less about him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Nigerian 39859[/snapback] but he's lived his whole life in north liverpool. 39864[/snapback] so if he turned out to be a gem he could play for nigeria or england as he was born there but has lived here for over 4 years without appering for his country, its confusing as am i now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_webby Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 I think it may be 5 years in a country not & if they haven't played for there country they can play for the country they have lived in. I remember that paulo di canio could have played for england I think it was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Jst seen him up at Preston and he is a quality player, we ave got a good player here boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Jst seen him up at Preston and he is a quality player, we ave got a good player here boys. 40038[/snapback] lets not put to much preasure on the young lad, has to develope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 I think it may be 5 years in a country not & if they haven't played for there country they can play for the country they have lived in. I remember that paulo di canio could have played for england I think it was 40037[/snapback] Cudicini could have played for England aswell i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluenose Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 anichebe has been living here for 17 years. i saw an interview in the evertonian about a year ago and he said he moved here when he was about 1. so he is eligable to play for england but he wants to play for nigeria with yobo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_webby Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 no effence to the lad but think he will stand more chance of getting into the nigeria team the amount of strikers england produce and if they only take 3 strikers to a world cup then u aint got much chance (yes I know only sven would take 3 strikers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluenose Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 id prefer him to play for nigeria. he is from nigeria and has nigerian parents it should be his inailiable right (big word for me) to play for his country of birth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Personally, I would like the guy to pin his colours to the England mast, my reason you ask?, one phrase............. The African Cup Of F*cking Nations. The biggest ballache for Prem clubs since Monday night football. IMHO. ATB Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Too right Mac, but tbh i couldnt give a shit who he plays for aslong as he plays well for Everton Football Club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Mark, I have always found internationals to be a double edged sword, you want your own players to do well, but not at the cost of losing a key player at an important time. As far as I'm concerned the fewer international players the better. ATB Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Internationals have always been a double edged sword for Everton more than any club <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Steady on Mark. I love the fact that Tim has had a fairly good WC, but all that does is draw attention to ourselves and that can't be good when you have a "wage cap". ATB Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Next club v country issue will be the Asian Cup. ( Tim Cahill) Australia have only become a part of the Asian fed since Jan 1. They have to play I think 2 group stages before finals. Australia was locked in to Oceania for the last 40 yrs & only played 2 meaningfull games every 4 years. That will jump to 6-10 a yr some seasons. SOme of the fixtures fall on FIFA dates others dont..with think a FIFa date fixture coming up after 3-4 weeks ( yes derby time) of the new season ahaed. My only lingering concern veesavee poss probs between TC & The Club So in the hypothetical sense it would more advantageous if Victor was to be English rather Than Nigerian in a club perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcssl Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 (edited) He truely is a young talented player. I hope that Everton have learnt lessons after the Rooney episode. Yes, we earnt a millions of pounds, but I honestly feel it set us back when we sold. Whilst on holiday recently, I saw brief interview with Victor. Everything he said was translated into foreign langauge, however you could just make out what he was saying in English. He seems to be dedicated to Evertonian (although we all remember a certain sh1tbag saying 'Once a Blue....) but he seems educated, well aligned and focused on reaching a regular first team place. I hope we can bring Victor through the ranks to a regular first team player, and hopefully he will be more of a gentleman, and honour the club who founded him. We can only live in hope. Edited July 20, 2006 by www.fc-ssl.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 He truely is a young talented player. I hope that Everton have learnt lessons after the Rooney episode. Yes, we earnt a millions of pounds, but I honestly feel it set us back when we sold. Whilst on holiday recently, I saw brief interview with Victor. Everything he said was translated into foreign langauge, however you could just make out what he was saying in English. He seems to be dedicated to Evertonian (although we all remember a certain sh1tbag saying 'Once a Blue....) but he seems educated, well aligned and focused on reaching a regular first team place. I hope we can bring Victor through the ranks to a regular first team player, and hopefully he will be more of a gentleman, and honour the club who founded him. We can only live in hope. 40287[/snapback] like this kid alot,think he will do well 4 us in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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