Romey 1878 Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfers-everton-target-tottenhams-townsend-3547959#ixzz31qDtfQxu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenosetoffee Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Good player but is hit with injuries. I don't think Spurs would sell him to a rival either. Especially as we finished above them this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kant Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 I'm sure he would be a great signing, even though he's as one trick pony as Deulofeu. 22, skilled and already capped. To be honest, I love to see Everton linked to English/British players. I like a club to maintain its identity, to use homegrown talent and to sign English players when possible (i.e.: no price premium for being English). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 good player. i take away his season at spurs and remeber him for his perdormances fot qpr. different gravy. walked passed people with ball sometimes. would be an exciting player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Would be a good signing. Don't see how there is any weight in the report though as spurs don't have a manager just now and not sure they would sell to us? Plus Levy is a prick. Give him nothing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Not for me had a good few games but nothing special. Meh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 I like him alot and think he would be an awesome signing for Everton. Dont think it will happen though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Very good player who would be ideal here but it won't happen, I wouldn't class him or Deulofeu as one trick pony's either.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaminfox Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Don't like him very much, wouldn't be very excited if he signed Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Not sure there is any truth in this myself but neither do I think we need him. Bony is the one we want really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Not sure there is any truth in this myself but neither do I think we need him. Bony is the one we want really. How would the two moves be related? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 How would the two moves be related? they wouldnt. one is a mid and one is a striker. he will reply soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Obviously the relation is cost. Both would cost the majority of our budget and therefore we could only afford one. Townsend is a good player but he is very inconsistent and injury prone. No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 http://www.footballinsider247.com/report-everton-in-talks-to-sign-24-year-old-ready-to-trigger-12m-release-clause/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 No ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) Nope Edited June 25, 2016 by Paddock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Pass. Great on his day but far too inconsistent for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 for £12m I'd definitely have him here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 No thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Stay where you are, it's where you belong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Signed for Crystal Palace. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 palace making waves eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 Lots of talk of this on Twitter. It may need moving to the rumours section… that’ll go down well, I’m sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 Jesus Christ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 Bloody hell, no sleep for me tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Please no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Free transfer on 2 year deal. Hopefully just a squad player as Benitez will want wingers and we’re not exactly blessed in this department. Aaron Lennon signing mk2 - that actually worked out pretty well to be fair. Nice bit of analysis here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 We're supposed to be getting rid of the shite we have, not adding to it. Even as a squad player he's not great, but the way things sound he'll be more than that. I said I was worried about the transfer business we'd do this summer and that's looking well-founded at this point. Fingers crossed we pull some decent signings out of the bag before the window shuts. markjazzbassist and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo 2.0 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 The only saving grace is that it's a free transfer, imagine spending money to add to the deadwood that we already have. I just don't see in what shape or form this lad is needed, or useful. The only way I can understand this is that he will be on less money as some of the other shite, so basically we're cutting costs by getting rid of high earning shite and replacing it with low earning shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad all over Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 I'd feel happier if we show intention of shedding useless players and get rid of Delph first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Benitez has worked with him before at Newcastle. If he was indifferent to applying himself he wouldn't be coming here (if he is). Ability wise Townsend is a very solid player, strong, quick, cracking shot on him and if he didn't work hard there is no way benitez would have him. On a free transfer it represents very little risk. Not one to get excited about but a solid backup. StevO and c1982 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Better back-up than Bernard and Iwobi for a Benitez system with 2 wingers. Sell the aforementioned pair and invest in a first choice winger or 2. I’d be more happy with Townsend coming off the bench and actually running at players than some of the shite I’ve seen in recent years. AlbanyNYToffee, chicagoblue and Hafnia 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 May as well have just given Bolasie another 2 years. Let’s see if Dross Townsend even is a back up. I will dread this season even more if he’s a regular starter. markjazzbassist, pete0, StevO and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 6 hours ago, c1982 said: Free transfer on 2 year deal. Hopefully just a squad player as Benitez will want wingers and we’re not exactly blessed in this department. Aaron Lennon signing mk2 - that actually worked out pretty well to be fair. Nice bit of analysis here: Weirdly I was going to do a piss taking post on the Twitter thread about xG etc just to see who would bite! Little did I know somone has actually looked into it seriously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Let's be honest. Most of our disappointing players are ones we expected most from and were excited to sign. Gylfi, Gomes, Delph, Bernard etc Townsend is a better option off the bench than what we have. Signing 2 back up players for nothing isn't the worst thing in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 I would be amazed if we signed him. My view is you should never sign players for the bench, you should sign them to start and push the starter to the bench. His asset is his speed and dribbling and as he ages that will diminish. I refuse to believe there aren't younger, hungrier players abroad who we could sign that would cost a modest fee and less wages than Andros would be on. I have read through some Palace forums and they are somewhat sad to see him go, but mainly only as a back up. It also sounds that he went through a period of not giving a shit before getting his act together which is to be respected. Not a lot of players can flick the switch back on again. Sibdane, StevO and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad all over Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 6 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: May as well have just given Bolasie another 2 years. Let’s see if Dross Townsend even is a back up. I will dread this season even more if he’s a regular starter. Any positives for the upcoming season Mark? Just asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, Gwlad all over said: Any positives for the upcoming season Mark? Just asking. Seeing the people I haven’t seen since the pandemic hit. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Oh for fucks sake. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 5 hours ago, Bailey said: I would be amazed if we signed him. My view is you should never sign players for the bench, you should sign them to start and push the starter to the bench. His asset is his speed and dribbling and as he ages that will diminish. I refuse to believe there aren't younger, hungrier players abroad who we could sign that would cost a modest fee and less wages than Andros would be on. I have read through some Palace forums and they are somewhat sad to see him go, but mainly only as a back up. It also sounds that he went through a period of not giving a shit before getting his act together which is to be respected. Not a lot of players can flick the switch back on again. This right here. I said in another thread I’m okay with him as cover, but I agree with the statement in bold completely. StevO, Bailey, markjazzbassist and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 He would likely be ahead of Bernard and Iwobi as soon as he arrives. Not very exciting though, but probably a good reflection of where we are in the transfer market both financially and reputationaly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 1 hour ago, badaids said: He would likely be ahead of Bernard and Iwobi as soon as he arrives. Not very exciting though, but probably a good reflection of where we are in the transfer market both financially and reputationaly. Would he though? I have seen a few people say this, but both Townsend and Gray are worse footballers than Iwobi and Bernard. They are just quicker. Maybe they have a better attitude to the game but I am not convinced about that. That is literally it. I would hope that a decent coach could get more out of Bernard and Iwobi than we have seen. Matt and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hafnia Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 56 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: It's actually smart business. Townsend has a great chance at a club which gives him a similar stature to Spurs. I'm sure he will be fully committed. Gray has proper pace. "If" these were the levels of our transfers this summer then I would be concerned but I feel they are replacing Bernard and Iwobi who are not true wingers. They aren't being signed to pin our hopes on but to give us options and cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 All well and good having these two replacing Bernard and Iwobi, but we still have Bernard and Iwobi. Im sure we’ll have no issue letting Bernard leave on a free, but Iwobi? We would need at least £15m for him and I can’t see anyone putting that on the table. Romey 1878, dunlopp9987 and markjazzbassist 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 57 minutes ago, StevO said: All well and good having these two replacing Bernard and Iwobi, but we still have Bernard and Iwobi. Im sure we’ll have no issue letting Bernard leave on a free, but Iwobi? We would need at least £15m for him and I can’t see anyone putting that on the table. You’ve had some good posts this morning, must be a new batch of coffee or something Spot on, we still have iwobi and Bernard in a depressed market where most teams don’t have a lot of money due to covid. Plus we have other dead wood. They might not replace anyone, I do wonder if that would change peoples opinion on them coming. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Hafnia said: It's actually smart business. Townsend has a great chance at a club which gives him a similar stature to Spurs. I'm sure he will be fully committed. Gray has proper pace. "If" these were the levels of our transfers this summer then I would be concerned but I feel they are replacing Bernard and Iwobi who are not true wingers. They aren't being signed to pin our hopes on but to give us options and cover. It's smart business if they actually do offer anything. I don't believe Townsend will - even at his best he was an average player and that was about 5 years ago. There's more chance with Gray but it's hardly a signing to get excited about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 On 18/07/2021 at 06:54, c1982 said: Free transfer on 2 year deal. Hopefully just a squad player as Benitez will want wingers and we’re not exactly blessed in this department. Aaron Lennon signing mk2 - that actually worked out pretty well to be fair. Nice bit of analysis here: Although it’s wrong! His xA per 90 is 0.15 and James is 0.28. I don’t think he’ll of added much a few seasons ago let alone now. Feels like Theo MK2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonsta Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 Don't really see this as going forward. We have enough bench warmers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 Expected goals and now expected assists. God I hate stats. Matt and MikeO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, StevO said: Expected goals and now expected assists. God I hate stats. Real stats are fine, made up ones less so. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, MikeO said: Real stats are fine, made up ones less so. I prefer made up ones, but around 80% of all stats are not accurate anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 9 minutes ago, StevO said: I prefer made up ones, but around 80% of all stats are not accurate anyway. And the other 23% are misleading. Wiggytop, StevO and Bailey 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 1 hour ago, barryj said: Although it’s wrong! His xA per 90 is 0.15 and James is 0.28. I don’t think he’ll of added much a few seasons ago let alone now. Feels like Theo MK2. Theo MK1 would have been a good signing on a free transfer - not the £20m plus we paid. chicagoblue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Romey 1878 Posted July 19, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 This feels very much like when we signed Delph and loads of our fans desperately tried to find reasons why he was a good signing. StevO, Matt, Sibdane and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 41 minutes ago, MikeO said: And the other 23% are misleading. That must leave at least 5% that are highly accurate then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 31 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: This feels very much like when we signed Delph and loads of our fans desperately tried to find reasons why he was a good signing. Loads of fans were genuinely lauding the £8m as a snip. This is a free transfer and Townsends reputation was illformed because people expected him to be world class.... When in actual fact he was just very good. He's as inconsistent as most wingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 34 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: This feels very much like when we signed Delph and loads of our fans desperately tried to find reasons why he was a good signing. I prefer to hope it's like when we signed Gareth Barry, nobody wanted him either. Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 What's he going to be on 40k? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Romey 1878 said: This feels very much like when we signed Delph and loads of our fans desperately tried to find reasons why he was a good signing. You can tell it's an iffy signing when people have to find ways to justify it. 41 minutes ago, Hafnia said: Loads of fans were genuinely lauding the £8m as a snip. This is a free transfer and Townsends reputation was illformed because people expected him to be world class.... When in actual fact he was just very good. He's as inconsistent as most wingers. Who ever expected Townsend to be world class? Also when was he just "very good"? StevO and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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