Btay Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 I think it’s time to let go of Baines. He was fantastic for us and we all remember him at his best. If he wanted this role he would have signed a 1 year so let’s give him the chance to enjoy his retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 If we could have him on a rolling monthly contract I’d be ecstatic, but it’s highly unlikely. Gods help us when Delph gets thrown in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 14 hours ago, RuffRob said: In a couple of weeks time it will be two games a week - so loads of football to be played in the next couple of months - I would feel much better in the though of Baines potentially being available for selection in two or three weeks time if he was needed. I personal though he maybe retired a year or two early anyhow as still performing at a very good level last season - but I can understand him not wanting to play second fiddle all season and not wanting to go to any other club respect!! I am pretty sure he would step up if Ancelotti said he could do with him over Xmas and into the New Year. This! Retired too early. But coming back in might be a step too far for him. I would love it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 53 minutes ago, Matt said: If we could have him on a rolling monthly contract I’d be ecstatic, but it’s highly unlikely. Gods help us when Delph gets thrown in there I think you have to give contracts to each transfer window. So he could sign on until the end of December, then he could sign on until the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 1 hour ago, StevO said: I think you have to give contracts to each transfer window. So he could sign on until the end of December, then he could sign on until the end of the season. He’s a free agent, we could sign him tomorrow on whatever contract we want. He’d just need a squad number per transfer window to be registered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Matt said: If we could have him on a rolling monthly contract I’d be ecstatic, but it’s highly unlikely. Gods help us when Delph gets thrown in there It's fucking imperative that doesn't happen when we've got fuck all coming from the right back spot either. Can you just imagine how pedestrian we'd be with full-backs of Delph and Godfrey? Walter Smith would be happy though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 I am nervous of a young Nils having to play two premier league games a week for a sustained period. Its quite a big ask of the lad to perform consistently with that amount of football. Fingers crossed he steps up to he mark. I would think at least two months by what is being said, but lets maybe assume nearer three, given the way these things go. Think we have to expect to see Delph being rolled out at left back on some occasions unless alternative LB arrangements can be made. After Nils, who else could be put in as left back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 4 hours ago, Matt said: He’s a free agent, we could sign him tomorrow on whatever contract we want. He’d just need a squad number per transfer window to be registered. He can sign whenever he wants, but I’m pretty sure lengths are determined by IFAB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 33 minutes ago, StevO said: He can sign whenever he wants, but I’m pretty sure lengths are determined by IFAB That would make no sense whatsoever. What’s the point in agents? We’ve seen rolling contracts in the past too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 He'd need to be registered in the squad so wouldn't be able to play unless we got permission from the league under the emergency rules. He's not gonna be fit enough to play straight away and by the time he is Digne would be back. Nkounkou is good enough for playing the bottom half teams assuming we have possession. Against the better teams I'd rather a senior play out of position or one of the other kids as Nkounkou much like Digne is better at attacking than defending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elston Gunnn Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 Can we shift between 4 at the back and 3 CHs from match to match? Wouldn’t 3-3-3-1 work against some teams, while 4-2-3-1 would be better option against others? December is crowded with fixtures, so there has to be some rotation, so maybe one formation fits some players better than another. Is it too difficult to switch formations intermittently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 Carlo says Iwobi can play left wing back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Bailey said: Carlo says Iwobi can play left wing back. He’s got very good feet, so wouldn’t be against him doing similar to the first half at Fulham, only this time cutting in to shoot too. Richarlison is going to be putting in an extra shift for the foreseeable too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Matt said: That would make no sense whatsoever. What’s the point in agents? We’ve seen rolling contracts in the past too It’s not a coincidence that contacts always expire on 31st June and 31st December, and IFAB giving authorisation for clubs to extend contracts for a few months when the seasons were extended in the summer. It gives players a level of protection. If you signed a player in August on a two month contract, then don’t renew they can’t work until January as they can’t sign for another club. Hence why contracts end when windows open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 10 minutes ago, StevO said: It’s not a coincidence that contacts always expire on 31st June and 31st December, and IFAB giving authorisation for clubs to extend contracts for a few months when the seasons were extended in the summer. It gives players a level of protection. If you signed a player in August on a two month contract, then don’t renew they can’t work until January as they can’t sign for another club. Hence why contracts end when windows open. Yeah, for convenience and protection. But if the player knows it’s a rolling contract, then what can the authorities do? So far as I can find, it’s the player who has to agree, everything else is admin (albeit a bit more complex) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Matt said: He’s got very good feet, so wouldn’t be against him doing similar to the first half at Fulham, only this time cutting in to shoot too. Richarlison is going to be putting in an extra shift for the foreseeable too It just won't help when all the two players on the left hand side will want to do is come inside. It will be a lot easier to defend against. Plus I wouldn’t like to bank on him Iwobi playing left wing back until I have seen him against a half decent side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 48 minutes ago, Matt said: Yeah, for convenience and protection. But if the player knows it’s a rolling contract, then what can the authorities do? So far as I can find, it’s the player who has to agree, everything else is admin (albeit a bit more complex) If it’s in the rules it’s the rules, so the authorities can reject the player being registered I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 14 minutes ago, StevO said: If it’s in the rules it’s the rules, so the authorities can reject the player being registered I guess. Well in any case we’ll never find out with Baines StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 19 minutes ago, Bailey said: It just won't help when all the two players on the left hand side will want to do is come inside. It will be a lot easier to defend against. Plus I wouldn’t like to bank on him Iwobi playing left wing back until I have seen him against a half decent side. I agree, and I think Neils might do a better job of being a wingback. Just giving Iwobi credit for the job he did and understand the thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 Don’t see why Niels can’t step up if he has the quality, tomorrow should give us some idea if so. London Blue and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/lucas-digne-sends-everton-message-19367052 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Romey 1878 Posted December 5, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-injury-news-lucas-digne-19403287 I only want him back playing earlier if it is 100% healed and he isn't rushed back. He's too important to risk him getting injured again and us losing him for even longer. Palfy, StevO, pete0 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 https://www.football365.com/news/transfer-gossip-arsenal-maxi-gomez-man-city-lucas-digne-david-alaba-man-utd Quote EVERTON WARY OF CITY INTEREST IN DIGNE Lucas Digne has a deal with Everton until 2023 but the Toffees are already planning to offer the left-back new terms to fend off interest from Manchester City. That is the claim of the The Times, which reports Pep Guardiola has identified Digne as one of the primary targets to fill what has been a problem position for City. Guardiola’s interest has been enough to prompt Everton into renewal talks in the hope that a pay-rise will persuade the 27-year-old to ignore City and remain at Goodison long-term. Matt, markjazzbassist and Palfy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ancelotti-everton-contract-lucas-digne-19506362 Carlo seems very confident of him signing so that's good news. Best LB in the league for me. Matt, Sibdane, Palfy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Romey 1878 said: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ancelotti-everton-contract-lucas-digne-19506362 Carlo seems very confident of him signing so that's good news. Best LB in the league for me. Agree - Godfrey a close 2nd! Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 31, 2020 Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 He's going to be back in training in the next couple of weeks! markjazzbassist, Palfy, pete0 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 18 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: He's going to be back in training in the next couple of weeks! Seen him a bit on social media and he is moving around well already. Wouldn’t be surprised if his back for Aston villa on the 17th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 There is no need to rush him back it’s not as if our defence is struggling, on the contrary it’s been the best part of our game for a week’s now. Elston Gunnn, dunlopp9987, Matt and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 pete0, Romey 1878, Matt and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 When I saw that earlier I thought he had got injured again! I didnt realise his initial injury was that bad. It sounds like he and the medical staff have done a really good job of getting back to fitness. If the video is anything to go by he will be back for next weeks games. Romey 1878 and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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