MC11 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 The only players I see with little/nothing to offer are Distin, Alcaraz, McGeady and Kone. Add Atsu to this as a wasted loan. I would be happy to see all of the above go. Players like Osman, Pienaar, Barry and Howard are still important SQUAD players and will be next season (??? over Pienaar's fitness though). I would say Osman, Hibbert, Jagielka and Baines' importance goes beyond the pitch - to me, as local lads they are needed throughout different stages of the club - the role-models/ambassadors for youngsters, the local community link. We're quick to write off players after a poor season. Too many wholesale changes (which gladly won't happen) can ruin previous hard-work and foundations. I feel as though this has been lost under Martinez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 I feel as though this has been lost under Martinez. You think that Roberto is buying into the club less that Moyes? Disagree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 You think that Roberto is buying into the club less that Moyes? Disagree. Certainly do. Actions speak louder than words.... He can say as much as he likes about this phenomenal football club but since he's been here it has a completely different feel to it. Team doesn't look bonded at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Certainly do. Actions speak louder than words.... He can say as much as he likes about this phenomenal football club but since he's been here it has a completely different feel to it. Team doesn't look bonded at all.Since he's been here but excluding last year, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Since he's been here but excluding last year, right? It's ok when you piggy back of somebody else's foundations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 It's ok when you piggy back of somebody else's foundations.Oh, we're back to that now? I guess that explains Moyes' success at Sampdoria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Oh, we're back to that now? I guess that explains Moyes' success at Sampdoria. Has he moved. ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) In the past I have been a big fan of Osman and Hibbert, but now they are past their best and will be no good to the team next year. There is no sentiment in business and it would be bad business if they are kept on in the belief that they may become role models or ambassadors. At the moment they are payed as players and therefore should be replaced, as should all the others i mentioned. Edited May 13, 2015 by Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 In the past I have been a big fan of Osman and Hibbert, but now they are past their best and will be no good to the team next year. There is no sentiment in business and it would be bad business if they are kept on in the belief that they may become role models or ambassadors. At the moment they are payed as players and therefore should be replaced, as should all the others i mentioned. Osman has been hugely missed this season. Garbutt, who you mentioned on your previous list, is huge potential. I'll be very disappointed to see him leave should he choose to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Dont keep any player who doesnt want to play for the club. {Garbutt} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 http://www.theevertonforum.co.uk/everton-will-sign-a-playmaker-from-abroad-this-summer/? Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 http://www.theevertonforum.co.uk/everton-will-sign-a-playmaker-from-abroad-this-summer/? That sounds extremely encouraging. Martinez FTW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 http://www.theevertonforum.co.uk/everton-will-sign-a-playmaker-from-abroad-this-summer/? I'm sure I read that interview from a different link... Anyway, I'm getting more and more convinced that Roberto reads this forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQuince Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 I'm sure I read that interview from a different link... Anyway, I'm getting more and more convinced that Roberto reads this forum It's the Echo article Dunc posted above: http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-look-abroad-find-no10-9242727 I'd personally been waiting for Romey to jump for joy. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Tielemans would be a great signing. Interchangeable with Ross (on field), bags of potential (but already showing his class). If he wants a small step before bigger things. For a cheaper option Ozyakup at Besiktas could be a great signing. Can also play on the wing. Was an Arsenal academy product so is used to the pace, but has honed his skills in Turkey. Can anyone tell how well Sinkgraven is doing at the minute? Not watched the Eredivisie for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Dont keep any player who doesnt want to play for the club. {Garbutt} I think the problem is more likely to be that he does want to play for us but can't see the prospect of it happening any time soon. Understand his hesitancy to sign personally; he's twenty-two in a couple of weeks and wants to be playing regularly. Hope he stays but won't hold it against him if he doesn't. Matt, duncanmckenzieismagic and Romey 1878 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) I'd personally been waiting for Romey to jump for joy. I'm trying not to because come next week he'll probably change his mind and say we don't need to bring one in. Edit - I somehow missed Dunc's post, apologies! Edited May 13, 2015 by Romey 1878 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) I think the problem is more likely to be that he does want to play for us but can't see the prospect of it happening any time soon. Understand his hesitancy to sign personally; he's twenty-two in a couple of weeks and wants to be playing regularly. Hope he stays but won't hold it against him if he doesn't. I think that applies to all the players, they all want to play but dont Fook off because they cant get into the team, if you put that forward as an argument we would only have 11 players in the squad. Most decide to stay and work at getting into the team, he decides he doesnt want to, if he is as good as he thinks he is he would be 1st choice and Baines would be in the reserves. Edited May 13, 2015 by Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 I think that applies to all the players, they all want to play but dont Fook off because they cant get into the team, if you put that forward as an argument we would only have 11 players in the squad. Most decide to stay and work at getting into the team, he decides he doesnt want to, if he is as good as he thinks he is he would be 1st choice and Baines would be in the reserves. To some degree yes, but 99% don't have Leighton Baines (or equivalent) as well as (possibly) Oviedo to displace; and strikers/midfield players are far more likely to be given opportunities from the bench than defenders. Any team that has a first choice back four as set in stone as we do would be incredibly hard to break into now matter how good you look in training; you're waiting for an injury or serious loss of form, potentially for years. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 I'm trying not to because come next week he'll probably change his mind and say we don't need to bring one in. Edit - I somehow missed Dunc's post, apologies! It ok there seems to be a lot of it going around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 It ok there seems to be a lot of it going around! "Louis Syndrome" is rife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makis Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Executioner's Bong once again with a good piece, this time regarding summer transfers. https://theexecutionersbong.wordpress.com/2015/05/13/here-comes-the-sun/ Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Premier League bosmans http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3078177/Premier-League-free-transfer-list-2015-James-Milner-Chelsea-hero-Didier-Drogba-Arsenal-crock-Abou-Diaby.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Can we have Milner please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Premier League bosmans http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3078177/Premier-League-free-transfer-list-2015-James-Milner-Chelsea-hero-Didier-Drogba-Arsenal-crock-Abou-Diaby.html I would like Ings, Garbutt, Flanagan, Milner, Richards. If we can't get Richards, Guy Demel would be fine as a backup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 I would like Ings, Garbutt, Flanagan, Milner, Richards. If we can't get Richards, Guy Demel would be fine as a backup. Flanagan has had to have another op on his knee and will be out for six months, so I wouldn't be touching him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Flanagan has had to have another op on his knee and will be out for six months, so I wouldn't be touching him.You shouldn't really be touching young men anyway Matt and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 You shouldn't really be touching young men anyway He's of age. I'd feel no shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 He's of age. I'd feel no shame.Even though he's an ugly fucker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Even though he's an ugly fucker? That's what gimp masks are for! Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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