AlbanyNYToffee Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 Surprised it took this long honestly. Ancelotti brought him to Madrid and Bayern so he clearly fancies/fancied him. https://www.eyefootball.com/news/43298/Everton-swoop-James-Rodriguez.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 Now we are talking!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 I will seriously start an investigation into the club for impersonating a club with ambition if this happens... markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 I’m in the twilight zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 Could be wrong, but was under the impression he's largely underwhelmed everywhere since the world cup when he exploded on the scene. Is he a luxury we can afford right now? Don't we have an over abundance of players in his position? I would fear he's another who would be on massive wages and impossible to shift if it doesn't work out. 28 now, feels a bit like Gylfi. DavisJD, Bailey and Haiku 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 29, poor injury record, already slow, massive salary. Real are trying to get rid of him for so long. 2 year loan at Bayern and they sent him back. Only was good on the WC 2014 and the following season with Real. Not thrilled at all with this one. chicagoblue and DavisJD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 I imagine this is just the same type of BS rumour that accompanies every new manager when they think of a player and sell the rumour. chicagoblue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 Would be lovely, can’t see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbanyNYToffee Posted December 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2019 In fairness underwhelming at Real and Bayern is hardly an indictment on the player. Fits the profile of our best current players (Digne Gomes Mina). markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted December 21, 2019 Report Share Posted December 21, 2019 19 hours ago, AlbanyNYToffee said: In fairness underwhelming at Real and Bayern is hardly an indictment on the player. Fits the profile of our best current players (Digne Gomes Mina). Also fits the profile of all our injury prone players! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/carlo-ancelotti-requests-james-rodriguez-21186038 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 I’d be much happier if that article was in another paper, but I’ll cling onto it in hope for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 7 minutes ago, TallPaul1878 said: Don't think there is anything in this rumour. I'd be questioning the signing of a player approaching 30 years old with no future resale value, a questionable fitness record and no experience in the Premier League in all that time. He’s 28 so he should be at his peak. I do agree however there would be limited sell on fees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 9 minutes ago, StevO said: I’d be much happier if that article was in another paper, but I’ll cling onto it in hope for now. https://en.as.com/en/2019/12/29/football/1577615344_949811.html not likely apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, Matt said: https://en.as.com/en/2019/12/29/football/1577615344_949811.html not likely apparently. Unless they need money for Christian Eriksen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, barryj said: Unless they need money for Christian Eriksen He’s going to be on a free isn’t he? If there was a choice, I’d rather be throwing a big wage at CE, one of my favourite premier league players in recent times. pete0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Just now, Matt said: He’s going to be on a free isn’t he? If there was a choice, I’d rather be throwing a big wage at CE, one of my favourite premier league players in recent times. Unless Spurs grab a fee in this transfer window. I’d expect Levi wont want to lose a player for nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 1 minute ago, barryj said: Unless Spurs grab a fee in this transfer window. I’d expect Levi wont want to lose a player for nothing. I’d still go for him even if it’s a daft fee for 6 months left. He’s that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbanyNYToffee Posted December 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 56 minutes ago, TallPaul1878 said: I'm not keen on signing players who will be over 30 within their initial contract terms. I'd rather we are looking at players around 25 years old. Players that still have a bit of room to improve but will also justify their big price tags by either being saleable or signing a contract extension. You've just described every club's ideal signing no? Simply, I prefer to sign players who are better than the ones we currently have and fit within the culture. Age, value, wages etc. is a Moshiri/Brands issue. If James and a CB can push us up the table to European football his sell on value (or potential lack thereof) is a problem we'd be happy to have 3 years from now when he's approaching the end of his contract. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisk Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Matt said: https://en.as.com/en/2019/12/29/football/1577615344_949811.html not likely apparently. Neither was Mr Ancelotti according to many media outlets!! lol Not sure on this fella - he was boss at Monaco and the World Cup and prob in his 1st season at Real too. But what has he done last 3 yrs? Badly managed or another case of a player reaching the top and doing a Ronaldiniho?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Matt said: He’s going to be on a free isn’t he? If there was a choice, I’d rather be throwing a big wage at CE, one of my favourite premier league players in recent times. I'll bet it'll be a lot closer to free than the 43m quoted. He's entirely surplus to requirements and on daft wages. Not a peep from any of the other galactico collectors, don't think there'd be much competition to bring him in. That said, he's a no for me, can you see him doing the hard yards that we need covered? Luxury player whose done next to nothing for 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUnderToff Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 3 hours ago, chicagoblue said: whose done next to nothing for 3 years I'm not an advocate of this one, as not sure he's a "best fit" for us. The "done nothing" talk (not only you @chicagoblue) seems well off the mark though. He scored 15 goals & 20 assists across 17/18 & 18/19, in the Bundesliga. That's a bloody decent return for a midfielder. Not sure what's holding him back this year, injuries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 6 hours ago, Cisk said: Neither was Mr Ancelotti according to many media outlets!! lol Not sure on this fella - he was boss at Monaco and the World Cup and prob in his 1st season at Real too. But what has he done last 3 yrs? Badly managed or another case of a player reaching the top and doing a Ronaldiniho?? Robinho? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 17 hours ago, Cisk said: Neither was Mr Ancelotti according to many media outlets!! lol Not sure on this fella - he was boss at Monaco and the World Cup and prob in his 1st season at Real too. But what has he done last 3 yrs? Badly managed or another case of a player reaching the top and doing a Ronaldiniho?? By all accounts he was awesome under Carlo at Bayern.... He would be a marquee signing - a £100m player available for £35m.... he would further improve our attraction and quality. Massively underrated is what I'm reading.... He is an expert at breaking down the lines, clever give and go.... awesome left foot. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 6 minutes ago, Hafnia said: He is an expert at breaking down the lines, clever give and go.... awesome left foot. Exactly what we've been missing. Not saying he's the answer but if he's who we've identified then throw everything at it because that sort of thing added to our side could transform us. Hafnia and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 For those James supporters, please check his injury statistics for the past 3 seasons, and then share your honest opinion do you really want him to come here. He's not wanted in Real and Bayern did not activated his loan to buy clause for a reason. I'll make it easier for you: Season Injury from until Days Games missed 19/20 Medial Collateral Ligament Injury Nov 15, 2019 Dec 23, 2019 38 days 8 19/20 Unknown Injury Nov 1, 2019 Nov 11, 2019 10 days 3 19/20 Calf Injury Aug 26, 2019 Sep 13, 2019 18 days 1 18/19 Calf Problems Apr 28, 2019 May 19, 2019 21 days 4 18/19 Adductor problems Apr 18, 2019 Apr 23, 2019 5 days 1 18/19 Ruptured knee ligament Nov 13, 2018 Dec 24, 2018 41 days 8 18/19 Cold Oct 28, 2018 Nov 1, 2018 4 days 1 18/19 Ankle problems Aug 9, 2018 Aug 22, 2018 13 days 2 17/18 Calf Injury Jun 28, 2018 Jul 31, 2018 33 days - 17/18 Fitness Mar 8, 2018 Mar 8, 2018 0 days - 17/18 Calf Problems Feb 22, 2018 Mar 12, 2018 18 days 3 17/18 Rest Feb 15, 2018 Feb 19, 2018 4 days 1 17/18 Concussion Nov 27, 2017 Nov 30, 2017 3 days - 17/18 Back trouble Oct 23, 2017 Oct 26, 2017 3 days 1 17/18 Hamstring Injury Aug 3, 2017 Aug 28, 2017 25 days 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 Interestingly his form picked up once Ancelotti had been sacked at Bayern. He was coming back from injury during the start of his time at Bayern though. He seemed to play a fair amount of games though. Maybe it would be worth us going for a similar loan deal rather than an outright purchase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 Injury record is not as bad as I thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 He requested Bayern didn’t buy him didn’t he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 Loan yes buy maybe. He’s injured a lot and the more I read he has attitude and prima Donna issues. Articles saying he’s more interested in getting his hair and eyebrows done than doing national team training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonsta Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 Dont understand why anyone would want him, failed everywhere hes been, bad attitude, and fitness issues, keep well away EFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 48 minutes ago, Tonsta said: Dont understand why anyone would want him, failed everywhere hes been, bad attitude, and fitness issues, keep well away EFC His goal/assists return per game are fantastic everywhere he's been pretty much every single season what are you talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonsta Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Aidan said: His goal/assists return per game are fantastic everywhere he's been pretty much every single season what are you talking about? That must be why hes out there and no one wants him waster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 4 hours ago, Haiku said: For those James supporters, please check his injury statistics for the past 3 seasons, and then share your honest opinion do you really want him to come here. He's not wanted in Real and Bayern did not activated his loan to buy clause for a reason. I'll make it easier for you: Season Injury from until Days Games missed 19/20 Medial Collateral Ligament Injury Nov 15, 2019 Dec 23, 2019 38 days 8 19/20 Unknown Injury Nov 1, 2019 Nov 11, 2019 10 days 3 19/20 Calf Injury Aug 26, 2019 Sep 13, 2019 18 days 1 18/19 Calf Problems Apr 28, 2019 May 19, 2019 21 days 4 18/19 Adductor problems Apr 18, 2019 Apr 23, 2019 5 days 1 18/19 Ruptured knee ligament Nov 13, 2018 Dec 24, 2018 41 days 8 18/19 Cold Oct 28, 2018 Nov 1, 2018 4 days 1 18/19 Ankle problems Aug 9, 2018 Aug 22, 2018 13 days 2 17/18 Calf Injury Jun 28, 2018 Jul 31, 2018 33 days - 17/18 Fitness Mar 8, 2018 Mar 8, 2018 0 days - 17/18 Calf Problems Feb 22, 2018 Mar 12, 2018 18 days 3 17/18 Rest Feb 15, 2018 Feb 19, 2018 4 days 1 17/18 Concussion Nov 27, 2017 Nov 30, 2017 3 days - 17/18 Back trouble Oct 23, 2017 Oct 26, 2017 3 days 1 17/18 Hamstring Injury Aug 3, 2017 Aug 28, 2017 25 days 4 That's not bad! Clearly had calf issues. Other than that ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 2 hours ago, Tonsta said: Dont understand why anyone would want him, failed everywhere hes been, bad attitude, and fitness issues, keep well away EFC If Carlo Ancelotti wants him and has managed him twice.... then I want him. If Carlo Ancelotti says that he wants to build a side around Lee Cattermole then Lee Cattermole it is..... An obvious exaggeration but you get my gist. StevO, AlbanyNYToffee, London Blue and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 Not too bad. I always wonder whether the odd game they state a nightly injury when they are resting them. Already better injury record than Gabamin and Delph! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 4 hours ago, Finn balor said: Injury record is not as bad as I thought 1 hour ago, Hafnia said: That's not bad! Clearly had calf issues. Other than that ok. Sure, but he missed most games this season and haven't touched a ball for 2 months, currently is still injured AFAIK. 29 years old this summer, won't come cheap and will demand a massive salary. On top of that he has no premier league experience. Would be a huge gamble and I don't think he's worth the risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonsta Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 2 hours ago, Hafnia said: If Carlo Ancelotti wants him and has managed him twice.... then I want him. If Carlo Ancelotti says that he wants to build a side around Lee Cattermole then Lee Cattermole it is..... An obvious exaggeration but you get my gist. If Carlo puts his head in the oven so will you, yes i get your drift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 20 hours ago, Tonsta said: If Carlo puts his head in the oven so will you, yes i get your drift. Is this is metaphorically speaking then I’d have my head in the oven. If not it would have to off and a new Neff one. Got to trust and believe in the manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonsta Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 5 hours ago, barryj said: Is this is metaphorically speaking then I’d have my head in the oven. If not it would have to off and a new Neff one. Got to trust and believe in the manager. We have trusted and believed in the last 3 managers, Nothing wrong with an opinion of your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 On 31/12/2019 at 18:54, Tonsta said: If Carlo puts his head in the oven so will you, yes i get your drift. If Carlo puts his head in the oven then he's probably looking for his 3 champions league winners medals....... StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 Nah he’s got them in the fridge. Just the normal league medals in the oven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted January 2, 2020 Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 On 31/12/2019 at 08:06, Hafnia said: That's not bad! Clearly had calf issues. Other than that ok. Two serious sounding knee ligament injuries. Last thing we need is another fragile midfielder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 5, 2020 Report Share Posted January 5, 2020 https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/james-rodriguez-becomes-everton-transfer-21212790 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted January 5, 2020 Report Share Posted January 5, 2020 27 minutes ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/james-rodriguez-becomes-everton-transfer-21212790 Things are looking so much more positive with Ancelotti, but do we dare to believe that we will have Usmanov with us at some point, for him to be involved with negotiations with Ancelotti prior to him joining you would like to think it will happen. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1268183/Everton-News-James-Rodriguez-Transfer-Carlo-Ancelotti-Real-Madrid-Rumours-Gossip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 I know it’s far fetched, but I would love to see us bring in a player like him. I’d prefer Grealish. But James would really put us on the map again, like Robinho did for City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 6 hours ago, StevO said: I know it’s far fetched, but I would love to see us bring in a player like him. I’d prefer Grealish. But James would really put us on the map again, like Robinho did for City. I think there’s better out there, younger and command less financially. It could go well but he could easily be another Gylfi. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 4 hours ago, Btay said: I think there’s better out there, younger and command less financially. It could go well but he could easily be another Gylfi. He could and to some extent that’s the gamble with any player, but he’s got a history with Ancelotti and that has to count for something. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 12 hours ago, Btay said: I think there’s better out there, younger and command less financially. It could go well but he could easily be another Gylfi. this is how i feel too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 https://sportslens.com/report-everton-have-offered-real-madrid-midfielder-james-rodriguez-a-four-year-contract/295070/ If it’s right that we can get him on a free then that totally changes my opinion on the possibility of signing him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zoo 2.0 Posted April 28, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 When a manager who has won the Champions League with three different clubs, including countless league titles and trophies as both player and coach wants a specific signing, then you can't really disagree. If Carlo Ancelotti puts anyone at the top of his transfer list, then he should be signed regardless of public opinion. Matt, StevO, markjazzbassist and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 3 hours ago, Zoo 2.0 said: When a manager who has won the Champions League with three different clubs, including countless league titles and trophies as both player and coach wants a specific signing, then you can't really disagree. If Carlo Ancelotti puts anyone at the top of his transfer list, then he should be signed regardless of public opinion. agreed, wages could be a concern if he's on a free though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 If we can get him on the right money that will be a great result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 He's still got a year left on his contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/james-rodriguez-could-perfect-everton-22300214 Zoo 2.0 and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 Honestly think the wide left position for us could be made for him. He knows the role well and how Carlo want it to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 Between him and Coutinho it’s a toss up of the has been worldies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisk Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 1 hour ago, StevO said: Honestly think the wide left position for us could be made for him. He knows the role well and how Carlo want it to work. Thought he plays through the middle, more of an upgrade on Siggy, but unsure if he can do a 4-4-2. Would be a marquee signing thought (we're still waiting) - wonder if Yerry can have a word? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 7 hours ago, Cisk said: Thought he plays through the middle, more of an upgrade on Siggy, but unsure if he can do a 4-4-2. Would be a marquee signing thought (we're still waiting) - wonder if Yerry can have a word? Whoever plays on the left in our 442 has to be able to play centrally. When we have the ball they move inside, when we don’t have the ball they drop back out wide. When Carlo had him at Bayern he also had Thiago, Vidal, Tolisso and Rudy. It looks like they played centrally between them. And Ribery, Robben, Coman and James playing the wide positions. With Levandowski and Muller up front. I may be wrong, but that’s how it looks. Not looked at his time with him at Real. But from Carlos book the only time he’s ever wanted to play a number ten was when he had Zidane, making an exception due to him being a ridiculous player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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